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Makeup Artist Kimara Ahnert: tips for taking a foolproof picture



Translating your makeup look from real life to pictures can be quite the difficult task. Luckily, premiere New York Makeup Artist Kimara Ahnert shares insider tips on how to look your very best in photos. 

Make Eyes POP!
 
To make eyes really stand out, line the inside rim with a white pencil.  Apply an iridescent shadow to the inner corners of the eye lid and dust the rest of the lid as well
 
Great camera eyes are created using shimmering shades of champagne, neutral, gold and copper.  The sheen shows off the sparkle within the eyes and creates the most impact, helping you to look beautiful, not painted
 
Always use mascara. Plump natural lashes by adding individual false eyelashes on the corners of your eyes and within your natural lash line
 
Even, Conceal and Contour
 
To reduce redness in the skin, apply a powder bronzer to the entire face. This will neutralize the redness and even out skin tone
 
To instantly contour the face, use a fan brush to sweep bronzer along the cheekbones, nose and jaw-line.  This will draw attention away from any redness or other flaw such as a large nose, and will accentuate the shape of the face
 
Use a cream-based blush on the ball of the cheek to create a flushed, "pinched cheek" look; even using your lipstick will help
 
Under eye concealers should be painted on with a concealer or foundation brush.  The best formula to use is a stick foundation for strongest and longest lasting coverage. Another great trick is to use an illuminating concealer to not only hide circles but brighten the entire eye area in one step
 
Create Fuller Lips
 
To maximize your smile, brush lips with a toothbrush to exfoliate and create a fuller pout.  Then line lips outside of the natural lip-line, fill with your favorite lipstick and dab a pearlized gloss to the center of the lip for added “VaVoom”
 
To create shape, dab a shimmer eye shadow very subtly just over the top lip before lining to create the perfect “cupid’s bow”
 
LIP GLOSS ADVISORY – glossy lips are very sexy, but always use a gloss with color so you have definition with shine – it’s not as much about what color as what texture you choose
 
Troubleshooting and Bonus Tips
 
Cover a Big Zit - Start by painting on a cream foundation stick or dermablend to conceal.  Then set the concealer with a foundation powder using a make-up sponge.  If it’s a dry and flaky blemish, use Vaseline prior to using concealer; this will prevent it from getting cakey
 
Instantly Shrink your Nose - Contour the sides of your nose with a bronzer using a fan brush and highlight the bridge with a good concealer
 
Highlight - Powder highlighters work well to add shimmer and reflectiveness to your look.  Apply to the top of cheek bones, temples, décolletage and shoulders 
 
Color Code - No matter what, always have a pop of color somewhere – blush, lip or eyeshadow color

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Seen: Becks buying CREED

David Beckham was spotted at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills on Monday buying CREED's new scent, Acqua Fiorentina for his "posh" wife, Victoria. The fruity-floral scent was inspired by 15th century Florence, Italy and is is hand made with flowers and fruits from the orchards and gardens around Florence. 


Top Note: Greengage plum 
Heart: Renaissance roses, pink carnations, vivid bergamot and Calabrian lemon 
Base Notes: Virginia cedar & Indian sandalwood

Becks also purchased CREED Tabarome, Original Santal and Silver Mountain Water for himself.

CREED Acqua Fiorentina for women is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and their websites and is $130 for one ounce. 
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M∙A∙C Make-Up Art Cosmetics. A Video.

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Check this out: Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget



Estée Lauder introduces the first-ever branded makeup widget of its kind, which allows online customers see how makeup products will look on their own faces before buying! GENIUS!
 
Available on www.EsteeLauder.com/LetsPlayMakeover  or the Estée Lauder official Facebook page, download the Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget to your desktop or social media page and upload your own photo. Then just choose from Estee Lauder's vast array of makeup choices and create endless possibilities – from foundation and lipstick to your best blush, eyeliner, and more!
 
The state-of-the-art technology enables users to play with the Estée Lauder makeup collection, customize looks product by product or instantly apply ‘One Click Looks’ from current advertising campaigns and new color collections.  From the shimmer of an eyeshadow to the wet shine of a lipgloss, online shoppers can now realistically visualize and experience the Estée Lauder makeup line.

Will you try it??
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Benefit Matterial Girl: Free Shipping with Purchase



Matterial Girl is an all-new, mattifying loose powder by benefit. Use it as setting powder, and keep skin shine-free and foundation in place with just one light dusting! Plus, from now 8/25/09, you can get FREE shipping on your entire order with the purchase of Matterial Girl. Just Enter the code MATTGIRL at checkout. Click here for more awesome offers from Benefit, including up to 50% off select summer products!
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