Posted by Angelica Chayes on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @ 12:32 PM
One of my favorite makeup looks this fall is the balanced face. Equal definition on lips and eyes looks sophisticated, sexy and polished.
Trend #2: Balanced Definition
Goes well with: Elegant day wear (think Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss); or skinny jeans tucked into knee length boots.
Our take:
Here are some shade combinations to try:
- Silver Lining PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple with Black/Grey Pencil; In Touch Cream Blush in Connection; Terra Cotta Lip Definer with Iced Mocha PureGloss.
- Khaki KrazePurePressed Eye Shadow Triple with Black/Brown Pencil; In Touch Cream Blush in Chemistry; Sienna Lip Definer and Hazelnut PureGloss.
- Cloud Nine PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple with Black/Grey Pencil; In Touch Cream Blush in Charisma; Rose Lip Definer and Rasberry PureGloss.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 @ 08:26 AM
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Is it just me or are the fall trends amazing this year? Here is the first post in a series on having fun with them.
Trend #1: Hot Pink Lips!
Goes well with: Neon accents on clothing or accessories.
Our take: Use warm golden/copper shades on the eyes. Try the gold end of Double Dazzle on the lid, and a bit of the copper end in the crease. Simply draw it on and blend with your finger. Keep it simple and soft: skip eye liner, and add just a bit of mascara. I am obsessed with Longest Lash Mascara in Black Ice. it is the perfect inky black, makes full feathery lashes, and I've really noticed that my lashes are longer since I starterd using it.
Add a sheer pop of color to the cheeks with In Touch Cream Blush in Clarity. Just stroke it onto the apples of your cheeks (smile) and blend gently with your fingers.
For really bright lips, start with Renee PureMoist LipColour and top with Pink Candy PureGloss. Or for a more sheer look, just use Pink Candy.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 01:04 PM
I have been totally inspired by playing with items in the new Silver Lining collection, and have recently discovered a few great tips that really add sparkle to the eyes.
Trick #1 Metallic Liquid Eye Liner: This is my absolute favorite, and it can be used with even the softest daytime makeup. I picked this up during a video shoot with two of our beloved National Makeup Artists/Educators. Add a thin line of metallic Liquid Eye Liner close to the upper lash line once regular eye makeup is done (Shawn). Let the brush do the job: just lay it along the lash line (Kevin). It really works, even in the passenger seat of a moving car! You don't have to have such a steady hand because the shimmery, metallic quality of the liner is so forgiving. Silver looks lovely with cool eye shadow colors like grey and purple; while Gold is gorgeous with warm, rich shades such as brown, bronze and taupe. It adds this incredible, subtle flash of light, and the eyes magically twinkle with each blink or turn of the head.
Trick #2 Midnight Blue and White Pencil: Here at jane iredale, we have been waiting not-so-patiently for the Midnight Blue Pencil (thank you Jane!). Lining the water line/inner rim is an old trick that really makes the eyes look awake and adds beautiful intensity. But for a soft, subtle look, try lining just under the lower lash line with the White Pencil, blending well so it is unnoticeable. It simply makes the eyes bright.
Trick #3 Shadow Placement: Traditionally we are taught to put the medium shade of eye shadow on the lid, the dark shade in the crease and the lightest shade on the brow bone. This looks great, but here's another technique that really makes the eyes shine. Use the Deluxe Shader Brush to press the lightest shade, preferably with a bit of shimmer, onto the eye lid. Use the Crease Brush to apply the medium shade in the crease. Finally, accent just the outer corner of the lid with the darkest shade. Try applying it with the Eye Shader Brush in a small circular motion for control and nice blending in this tiny area. Blend everything with a clean Crease Brush. As a final touch, swipe the edge of the Flocked Sponge from the outer corner of the eye to the outer corner of the brow to be sure everything is neat and lifted.
Try any one of these techniques or all three at once. They are beautiful, delicate and subtle; or dramatic, vampy and intense, depending on how you apply.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 @ 12:45 PM
Here's a great tip that comes to us from one of our sales consultants, just in time for Friday night ;-)
She says, "mix Eye Gloss with Cream to Powder Eyeliner to create a hot iced look. You can just mix them with your Camouflage Brush on the back of your hand. Just a little of this and a little of that."
Here's how: squeeze a little dab of your favorite shade of Eye Gloss onto the back of your hand; then scrape up a small amount of a coordinating color of Cream To Powder Eye Liner. For example, you could use Grey Silk Eye Gloss with the light or medium shade of Black Plus Cream To Powder Eye Liner. Blend them together on the back of your hand, and then apply using the Camouflage Brush for the eyelid, or the Eye Liner/Brow Brush to use as an eyeliner. It looks amazing, and the color will last all night!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Fri, Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:49 PM
During the summer, most of us experience increased shine on our faces, and for gals with oily skin it's a year-round battle. I checked in with Christine our Makeup Artistry specialist, to get some advice:
First, she has noted that since she began using Dream Tint, her skin has balanced out and is not as oily. Often, if there is not enough moisture in the skin, the sebaceous glands will become overactive. What a paradox!
If serious shine-control is still needed, a great first step is Absence Primer under your foundation. It controls oil without affecting the moisture, so it won't dry out the skin (starting the cycle over again). Apply it with the Foundation Brush and remember that a little goes a long way!
For the occasional (or persistent) oily moment, the Facial Blotting Papers are great in your purse or at your desk. We all love these because you are not just piling on more product, but actually removing the excess oil. I also put my business cards in the elegant case, so I have cards and blotting papers on hand and I am ready for business!
Finally, Christine recommends that we blot with the Facial Blotting Papers first, THEN apply PureMatte, Brush-Me Matte, etc.
This way, the excess oil is removed and then the rice starch in the Matte powders are there to absorb for the rest of the day or night.
I don't know about you, but I feel fresh and ready to face the day (and night)!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 @ 09:50 AM
One of the things I love about jane iredale mineral make-up is how versatile it is. So I really got excited about this tip from one of our sales consultants: Mix an Eye Gloss in with your lip color to make it more color-stay. Her own favorite combination is to mix the Peach Eye Gloss with Clarity In Touch Cream Blush then top with In the Pink PureGloss. She says "It is my FAVORITE pale pink and it stays all night!
The combinations are endless: Some suggestions for Eye Gloss shades include Peach, Champagne, Lilac, and Wine Silk (especially lovely on darker skin tones). I mixed Lilac Silk Eye Gloss with Erin LipColour to create the perfect shade of cool, shimmery pink that complimented this gorgeous eye shadow look using Cloud Nine. And it lasted for hours. A bit of gloss or Lip Drink on top helps keep it moist.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 @ 08:04 AM
Whether you're using cream or powder blush, apply it to the apples of the cheeks, which is the part that protrudes when you smile. I know you've heard that part a million times but here is the key: apply color no closer in than the iris of your eye, and then blend up and out. This simple make-up technique really opens up the face and makes a huge difference (thanks Jane)!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 @ 05:25 PM
OK, so summer is here and I know many of us are tempted to run outside and try to "get some color." Well, there is no such thing as a healthy tan, but here is a great tip to give your legs (arms, etc.) a gorgeous glow:
Take Brush-Me-Bronze and lightly cover the legs, arms or other area you want to bronze (don't be alarmed; it will blend out!). Mist about three sprays of D2O (or your favorite Hydration Spray) to the area and blend product out with the Blending Brush. This fabulous makeup tip comes from Tricia C, Makeup Artist extrordinaire and Director of Education.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 @ 05:23 PM
Here is an example of how makeup brushes can make a huge difference in your makeup application:
Dream Tint is a beautiful, light-textured tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. It really is a dream come true! It can certainly be applied with your fingers, but to get the best results, use the Blending Brush to blend it in. It's definitley worth it!
Dot Dream Tint onto the face then really work it into the skin with the Blending Brush. You can't be too vigorous! It takes about 12 seconds from start to finish and is so goof-proof, I have even done it without a mirror! Results? Flawless, no-makeup look, perfect alone or for more coverage, under your regular foundation. Thanks to celebrity makeup artist Christian McNally for this how-to!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 @ 04:30 PM
One of the fundamentals of applying makeup is putting that contour shade in the crease. Everyone just assumes we know how to do it! These tips make it fool-proof. 
To find your crease, close your eye and press on it gently. The crease is the indent that hugs the top half of your eyeball.
Apply your contour shade in the crease with your eye open. If you close your eye to apply your contour shadow, it will disappear into the crease when you open your eye.
Use a "windshield wiper" motion lifting your brush as little as possible. Follow the natural contour of the eye and blend up and out. You may wish to bring the color onto the outer corner of the eyelid a bit too, creating a sideways "V." Some wonderful makeup brushes to try include the Eye Shader Brush and Crease Brush for a softer look; or the Eye Contour Brush for more drama.
Sometimes I use a lighter shade in the crease, sometimes darker, sometimes shimmer, sometimes matte. Don't be afraid to experiment!