It's been a crazy winter. Cold weather just about everywhere, even Florida. Have you noticed your skin beginning to dry out from the constant temperature changes? You try to apply your makeup and it ends up looking flaky and not smooth. There are a few tips and tricks to keep your makeup looking flawless and fabulous. Start by keeping your skin healthy and soft. Be sure to treat your skin kindly and it will return the favor. Eating healthy and drinking appropriate amounts of water will show through with glowing skin. Do not sleep in your makeup, this includes eyeliner and mascara. Remove all traces of your makeup with a quality face wash and makeup remover. I adore Cetaphil, it's perfect for sensitive skin too! Exfoliate your skin to rid it of dead skin cells and renew that healthy glow. Philosophy's Microdelivery Peel Pads are perfect for at home exfoliating. Your skin needs moisture to stay healthy. Just as important as what you put into your body, you need to pay attenti...

As the weather gets cooler, you may notice your skin tends to dry out from the constant temperature changes.  There are a few tips and tricks to keep your makeup looking flawless and fabulous. Start by keeping your skin healthy and soft. Be sure to treat your skin kindly and it will return the favor. Eating healthy and drinking appropriate amounts of water will show through with glowing skin. Do not sleep in your makeup, this includes eyeliner and mascara. Remove all traces of your makeup with a quality face wash and makeup remover. I adore Cetaphil, it's perfect for sensitive skin too! Exfoliate your skin to rid it of dead skin cells and renew that healthy glow. Philosophy's Microdelivery Peel Pads are perfect for at home exfoliating. Your skin needs moisture to stay healthy. Just as important as what you put into your body, you need to pay attention to damage from outside elements such as the sun, smoke, fumes, dirt, pollution, etc. Creating a barrier to block out these toxi...

So many cosmetic brands are introducing HD makeup to their lines.  Creating a flawless finish whether for film or face-to-face is not going to be achieved by purchasing a bottle of foundation labeled HD.  Relate it to the idea of putting a chimp in a Chanel suit and expecting her to walk the red carpet like Nicole Kidman.  Really?  If you believe that, let me tell you about this ocean front property I have for sale in Nevada.... An experienced makeup artist will be able to create HD perfect skin with quality products IF their blending skills are developed.  Blending and color matching is going to separate the quality makeup artists from the hobbyists.  You can't buy flawless skin in a bottle.  It all comes down to technique, whether the technique is by fingers, brush, sponge or airbrush. If a makeup artist is unable to blend and create flawless skin using "old school" methods, there is no way he/she will be any better ...