Profession: Makeup artist, Face Time Beauty Concierge
What she's obsessed with: Make-Up Forever HD foundation! It is simply amazing! You can either use a small amount for light coverage or more for a flawless photo ready finish. I love their color palate - there is a shade for every complexion.
What is so 2009: Overdone 80’s makeup is so last year! As an artist, I love to experiment with color but prefer to use it in a much more subtle and personalized manner.
What kinds of cosmetics do you use? I never leave for a job without a few key products, like the Make-Up Forever HD foundation, MAC Lipglass and Urban Decay eyeliners. Additionally, to compliment these old standbys, I have created my own line, Red Cosmetics, with my own personal touches. This line will enhance other major brands and was created based upon my personal favorites with all complexions and color tones in mind.
How do you feel about airbrushing? I have mixed feeling about airbrushing. For younger skin, it is amazing, with extreme lasting power and a flawless look. However, airbushing tends to dry out more mature skin and cake in any fine lines on the face, which is the exact opposite effect you are generally trying to achieve. A makeup artist should be well trained in airbrushing and be able to explain to a client what is best for that particular skin type before application.
How does a bride determine her signature look for the evening? Every bride should have a make-up consultation prior to her wedding date. At the consultation, the bride and artist should collaborate on the look desired. The artist should help the bride determine if she wants to look like an enhanced version of her natural look or, if she is more of a risk taker, whether she should be a little more dramatic and try a red lip or sexy smoky eye. A bride should NEVER go into a wedding feeling uncomfortable with her choices or her makeup artist!
Should she go all out, or stay within her comfort zone? I have personally seen too many make-up artists push their “signature look” on a bride, only to have the bride later look at pictures and realize that they unhappy with the finished product. As an artist, I want every bride to feel their absolute best, in the look that is right for them.
What is the best way to keep makeup looking fresh throughout a long wedding ceremony, reception and afterglow? The absolute best way to ensure your makeup stays flawless all day is to keep your makeup artist on hand to do touch ups whenever needed. However, if that isn’t in the budget, I recommend that every bride have her own “fluffing bag” complete with blotting papers, powder, blush and lip gloss. Let your maid of honor carry it for you, and don’t leave her or it out of your sight!! Last but not least, no wedding is complete without waterproof mascara -- an absolute MUST for every member of the wedding party!!!!
