Showing posts with label benefit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label benefit. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

The Khardashian Phenomenon

By Heather Polyi  Owner/Lead Artist  Glam Spot NJ

Kim Khardashian seems to always look flawless in every photo!
How?
Is she human???
I have uncovered evidence, she is in fact... HUMAN!
This is Kim, without makeup!
(P.s you are still beautiful Kim)
However like all of us, with makeup, your natural beauty is enhanced!
Do not get confused, a natural look, isn't even close to looking natural, as in... not made up!

This is Kim in mid contour!
She TWEETED These pics herself, and CoCo Perez shared them on the web!
So, What on earth does she use??????
Kim's look at Nascar, by makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic
(He is an amazing makeup artist)
This is from his official blog...
Follow him, he's amazing, and reveals many of his tips tricks and products!!!!!!!!!! :)
Apply Creme de La Mer all over the skin to moisturize.
Concealer: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-3 under eyes.
Powder: Shiseido Translucent Loose Powder to set the foundation.
Bronzer: MAC bronzer in Refined Golden around the hairline and hollows of cheeks to add warmth and contour.
Highlighter:  Giella's EYE M GLAM highlighter at giella.com. To get the dewy and radiant glow, apply to brow bone and inner corners of eyes and on the bridge of your nose, across cheek bones, cupids bow and on decolletage.
Blush: Josie Maran Blush in Blossom on apples of cheeks.
Eyeshadows: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Blaze on the eyelid
MAC Eyeshadow in Malt in the crease
EYE M GLAM highlighter on the brow bones.
Eyeliners: Dior liquid style liner in Noir Black on the upper lash line
Max Factor MAX eye liner in Night Club along the inner lash line
Mascara: Lancome Definicils High Definition Mascara in Deep Black
Eyebrows: Benefit Instant Brow Pencil in Medium to Dark
Lipliner: Stila Lip Pencil in Contour 1
Lipstick: Covergirl Continuous Color Lipstick in Golden Apricot
Lipgloss: Guerlain Terracotta Gloss and Shine in Beige Sun
Other options... NARS sheer glow foundation in Barcelona applied with a sponge.
Under eyes, use Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer in Medium Vanilla.
Set the face with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder in #2 using very little.
Brows are filled in with Brow Sculpting Pencil by Sephora, in Medium. Brush them through with the opposite end of the pencil once filled in.
Eyes – Sweep Josie Maran Eyeshadow in Vintage all over the lid. On the crease and also smoked along the lower lashline, use Cacao Eyeshadow, also by Josie Maran. Line the upper lash line with Sephora's Doe Eyed Felt eyeliner in Black. L’oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black on top and bottom lashes. For some added drama, use the long individual false lashes by Ardell on the outer upper corners.
Warm up and frame the face with Smashbox bronzer in Suntan Matte.
Also brush some on the hollows of the cheeks.
Sweep NYC New York Color Color Wheel in Peach Glow on the apples of the cheeks and a bit across the forehead and chin.
To get that gorgeous, glowing skin, use Giella's EYE M GLAM highlighter.
Brush it on your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and right on the cupids bow of upper lip. I also used it on her brow bones and inner corner of her eyes.
Line lips with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil in Heavy (shimmery nude shade). Use Captivating Coral lipstick by Motives and follow with Covergirl Wetslicks gloss in Fig.
Kim has been seen wearing looks by Scott Barnes and many other sought after Make up artists.
Let me just say that this is not a fail safe list...  your color selections require them to match YOUR skin....
And P.S they don't always look AMAZING even on Kim!


She is often over contoured!!!!!!!!!!!!
OFTEN!


It should come with a warning label...  Do Not Try This At Home!

But, if you dare....
Let us know...
With Love and Glamour,

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

"Painting the Roses RED"

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru



You've been asking, so I'll get to telling.
Red lipstain.
No, not STICK - STAIN.
Yes, you can wear it any time of the year, during any season, and any time of the day. 
Here are 5 excellent options to choose from:


  1. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic: A indulgent balm fused with a lightweight lipstain in a retractable chubby crayon - no need for a sharpener. This Balm Stain will instantly give you softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of color that lasts hour after hour. The unique gel formula comes in 12 great shades that match any look or mood. Apply to clean, bare lips and build color and coverage as you like. Reapply as needed for moisturizing shine throughout the day.
  2. Benefit Benetint Pocket Pal - This double-ended, portable duo has benetint - a rose-tinted lip and cheek stain on one end and shiny clear lip gloss on the other. Buyer beware! benetint is a stain, so be sure to open with benetint on the bottom and close nice and tightly. Apply benetint to your lips and let it dry. Then layer on the crystal clear gloss for a sexy shine! It's beautiful on all complexions and perfect for on the go.
  3. Yves Saint Lauren Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in Rouge Philtre - A new lip product by YSL, Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain combines the texture and shine of a gloss with the long-wear of a stain. It has a lightweight texture that immediately melts on to your lips. Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain provides brilliant glossy color for a long lasting new kind of shine. The applicator’s slanted tip and short soft bristles allow for simple and easy application with perfect precision.
  4. Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Strawberry Kissed - This high-coverage lip product contains avocado oil for a silky texture that transforms as you wear it: when applied, the initial cream texture becomes a smooth, lightweight stain. Lips achieve beautiful color as it dries, leaving them feeling soft and supple. It is available in many shades including both matte and satin finishes, with intense color that stays put. 
  5. e.l.f. Essential Lip Stain in Crimson Crush - This full coverage stain lasts for hours with a long-wear formula. Wear it as a silky matte color or layer on the moisturizing clear gloss for a shiny look. With essential Vitamins A & E, lips stay smooth all day long.
Various options in various ranges.
It all depends on your preference.
What will you stain your lips with?

Friday, August 10, 2012

Coral Isn't Just Found In The Sea

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty, Guru
I. Am. So. Freakin. Excited.
I have a thing for cute packaging for products, but it's even better when what's inside works well too!
Coral lips are pretty huge this summer....

So when I saw that Benefit Cosmetics finally made a lip gloss in a blush color I just cannot get enough of, I literally jumped out of my chair.
I also purchased it immediately, but that's neither here nor there.

During the summer I wear little makeup when I know I'm going to be out in the heat for a long time. Between trips to the pool, the beach, or the gym, I just can't spend every spare minute primping.
Benefit Ultra Plush Gloss in CORALista adds a brightening pop of color to my face.

It's silky & luxurious, and it comes in soft-squeeze tube with a custom tip designed for perfectly even application.
Plus, it smells good and it's definately not sticky at all.

I also pair this gloss with it's matching CORALista Box 'O Powder Blush.
Benefit has such great support on all of their products including a blog, YouTube videos, and a Flickr account.
We are all getting social!
With Love and Glamour

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The appeal of "BAD"...

By: Heather Polyi, Owner and Lead Artist, Glam Spot NJ

What is it about the attraction to BAD!


I'm not saying it's a new thing...


I love the song Wild One, by Flo Rider
Listen and watch here...

There's A Bad Girls Club show on TV


Breaking Bad, yet another show dedicated to the subject!



Movies about Bad Teachers


Bad Bosses depicted on TV and in Hollywood...


Girls that like bad boys... (pretty much the premis of the show Jersey Shore)
There are even products like Bad Gal Mascara



 And so on....

What is my point?
Is it time for you to "take a little walk on the wild side"?



A boudoir shoot is just a little naughty!

They have "the nice girls" flocking!


There is something about dipping your toe in to feel the water of your secret inner "bad girl"
We are ready for you...


Dip your toe in!

Go Ahead...

Be BAD

We have your photoshoot session ready to let you, be your inner Vixen!
201-927-0686

With Love and Glamour,