Make-up Must Have Monday

It's the most wonderful time of the year....yes when beauty coupon codes are here! It's Smashbox's Friends & Family Event beauties- 20% off your heart's desire. Cue Beyonce's song "Halo" 'cause here are my pics! Whenever I'm giving make-up lessons & a client has redness in their skin, I say yellow is your friend my friend. This revolutionary HALO powder hydrates & conceals redness around the nose & cheeks.
Love this product for it's ease of use! Smashbox's Brow Tech To Go is pretty much goof proof. Just this weekend I used it on 3 different clients with different ages, skin tones, etc. Perfection- grab it in the "taupe" shade.

Ever since my beloved Joey Antioxidant Lip Pencil was retired *sigh* I've been searching for that perfect nude lip liner. The Nude Lip Pencil in "Light" brings a smile back to my face.

What else can I say other than this collection makes my heart go pitter patter. It had me at hello with just the mention of its 10 cream eyeliners & 6 brow powders. Without being monstrous in size this collections truly represents! What are your Smashbox tried & true faves girleens? Scoop them up with coupon code: FFSB20 at checkout. Happy Shopping!
Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Must Have Make-Up Monday

Anyone who knows me, knows how important brows are to me! They're the frame of the face. After I shape any client's brows, I always take them to the make-up bar & show them how to properly fill their brows in. Smashbox's Brow Tech has been a cult favorite amongst make-up artists for years & I finally picked up their new Brow Tech To Go.

This trio is a special collection that was put together for QVC's Viewers choice Awards- so it's a great deal. I got the Brow Tech To Go in Taupe, as well as their Lip Enhancing Gloss in Allure & Soft Focus Powder Eye Liner in Gunmetal.

The brow tech is fabulous & a great tool for beginners since it's very soft. A little tip I give most clients is to start off with a taupe shade so you don't over do it. The angle of the pencil allows for precise, yet natural application. The gloss is the perfect neutral for heading into fall, though I usually prefer a brush applicator on my glosses. Their new Soft Focus Eye Liner is a nice idea in giving a less defined, more smudged liner effect. The Gunmetal shade is gorgeous, but there is some fall out with product when applying- so tap off excess before you do so. All in all this set was a great deal, with all 3 products being ones you'll actually use!
Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

SmashBox's Brow Tech To Go

Me thinky me needy! The Brow Whisperer in me is a 24/7 thing. There is no turning it off. I can be in a meeting or at Target & become slightly fixated on someone's brows. I, of course, bite my tongue since I never want to make people feel self conscious. My powers are meant for good, but sometimes I just wish I had free reign over everyone's brows (& chin hairs dear lady at McDonald's drive thru...) Filling in brows is an absolute must for me. It takes your established shape & pumps it up a notch in terms of lifting and making them look groomed. The original Brow Tech has been a staple in most make-up artists' kits forever. Now they've launched an angled brow pencil(why has no one thought of this before) + a clear gel combo= perfect in its portability. Can't wait to try it out! Tell me beauties- do you fill in your brows on a regular basis?

Peace. Love. Brow Whisper. M