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Beauty 101 Archive
WEDDING | Emily
June was an amazingly busy month, filled with wonderful brides-to-be! I have lots of pics to work on and upload in the next few weeks so keep checking back or sign up for updates! In the meantime, check out some of the behind the scenes pics of Emily’s Big Day. For the full set including before and after photos, see the gorgeous bride on artistrhi.com.
ARTIST TIP: Use lipliner to trace the lips, alter the shape slightly (if desired) and act a as a base for lipstick application. A couple of my fave lipliners are MAC’s Cremesticks ($16 CAD) and Revlon’s Colorstay (approx. $6 CAD and pictured above). The colour of these lipliners glide on creamy, which make them perfect for filling in the entire lip without dragging the skin.
ARTIST TIP: Use lipliner to trace the lips, alter the shape slightly (if desired) and act a as a base for lipstick application. A couple of my fave lipliners are MAC’s Cremesticks ($16 CAD) and Revlon’s Colorstay (approx. $6 CAD and pictured above). The colour of these lipliners glide on creamy, which make them perfect for filling in the entire lip without dragging the skin.
Posted in Artist Tip, Beauty 101, Wedding
Tagged artistrhi, lips, rhia amio, toronto make-up artist
WEDDING | Agata
Photos of the gorgeous bride, Agata, have now been added to artistrhi.com! Other than being blessed with obviously amazing genes, a couple of products that were key in achieving Agata’s natural beauty bridal look were:
1. L’oreal Liquid Eyeliner
Longlasting and waterproof – this liquid liner is a bride’s best friend! Keep the line tight (rather than thick) to the lashes for more of a naturally enhanced look that will still make your eyes pop.
2. Quo lashes (available at Shoppers Drug Mart)
Agata’s look was all about lashes – we used Quo lashes in #801 for a full-on fringe to frame her beautiful eyes. I’m a huge fan of Quo lashes (good quality, amazing pricepoint of $6 CDN!). I opt for the ones that are more of a natural length when it comes to my bridal clients.
3. Duo Lash Glue
Your lashes will stay put day into night with this super eyelash adhesive. I’ve tried other brands, but the consistent performance of Duo’s Lash Glue puts it at the top of my list!
ARTIST TIP: Liquid liner works well to conceal the false eyelash band. Apply the liquid liner before the false lashes are on so you can access all the tiny gaps in the lashline. (Once the lashes are on, it becomes more difficult to fill in the tiny gaps along the eyelash line). After the false eyelashes have been applied, add more liquid liner to conceal the band and perfect the line (see photo above).
See more of the lovely Bride here!
Related posts:
BEAUTY SHOT | Agata
All About Eyeliner
Posted in Artist Tip, Beauty 101, Wedding
Tagged agata, artistrhi, eyes, rhia amio, toronto make-up artist
BEAUTY SHOT | Jackie
To achieve Jackie’s smoldering look, try these key products:
1. MAC Paint Pot in Blackground – I layered this black cream eyeshadow atop black powder eyeshadow on the outer corners of the eye to increase longevity of the eye make-up application. Dark colours become more obvious (than light colours) when they crease, so be sure to apply a base of neutral cream eyeshadow or your concealer atop the eyelids to help the application last longer.
2. Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown – I’ve preached about the kit essential factor of this pencil before, but with more intense eye make-up, a well-polished brow is necessary. For Jackie’s brows, the pencil was used to refine the shape and add balance to the face. Read more on Rimmel’s Eyebrow Pencil here.
3. Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara – Curl those eyelashes for an eye-opening effect, and add a couple of coats of Lash Stiletto to take your lashes to new heights. I’m a big fan of switching up my mascara and trying out new all the new ones that hit the market, but Lash Stiletto has been a staple for a few months now. See the Product Review on Lash Stiletto here.
Finish the look by adding a bit of blush and a neutral pink coloured lipstick and/or gloss. The aim here is to keep the rest of the look light, so as not to detract attention away from those smoky eyes!
Posted in Beauty 101, Beauty Shot, Get the Look
Tagged artistrhi, eyes, face, rhia amio, toronto make-up artist
PRODUCT REVIEW | Cargo blu_ray™ High Definition Mattifier
Sometimes we have to go back to the drawing board and re-evaluate our make-up routine, as changes in our skin or in our trusted go-to products result in the product not working in the same way we remember. I haven’t noticed a changed in my skin recently, but for whatever reason unbeknownst to me (maybe it’s a seasonal change), lately it doesn’t seem to react well to my kit essential Smashbox Primer. I tried converting to the lighter Oil-Free version, but still no such luck – my T-zone looks a lot shinier by the lunchtime mark (usually I was touch-up free until that afternoon break)!
I decided to give Cargo’s HD Primer a shot after reading great reviews about it by other bloggers. The result? Cargo’s Primer has become my go-to primer. The primer seems to be tinted when it initially comes out of the tube, but blends into the skin seamlessly, regardless of skin tone. It leaves the skin with a smooth, silky feel – all without being greasy. The formula itself is light (think of an almost whipped consistency) and non-scented. My foundation has reverted to the normal staying power, and my touch-up comes later in the day!
For my client applications, I’ve found that Cargo’s Primer works better on normal to oily skin types. For dry skin types, I still find Smashbox’s Primer to be the better choice.
ARTIST TIP: I’ve noticed in recent months that there’s alot of these primer samples being offered at either Shoppers Drug Mart or Sephora. Never hesitate to ask the sales associate if they have a sample of any product you’re interested in – it never hurts to try before you buy!
Posted in Artist Tip, Beauty 101, Kit Essential, Product Review
Tagged artistrhi, rhia amio, toronto make-up artist
ARTIST TIP | Rosewater + Glycerin
I spoke of the refreshing properties of rosewater the other day with MAC’s Fix+Rose, but you don’t necessarily have to go to a major cosmetics counter to get the effect. This Artist Tip came courtesy of my awesome airbrushing teacher, Paulina, who herself is an experienced Professional Make-up Artist and savvy make-up consumer. Rosewater and Glycerin is one of those underestimated homemade concoctions you would probably look past in your grandmother’s make-up cabinet, but the all-natural formula is a treat for your skin! Spritz the product a couple of times on the face before applying lotion for a soothing mist that helps to revitalize and moisturize the skin. You can also spray it on the face after you apply make-up to help the make-up settle into the skin (works best when used after applying glycerin-based make-up products). You can find rosewater and glycerin at your local health food store, at a steal at under $10 per bottle! Grab a bottle – your skin will thank you.
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PRODUCT REVIEW | MAC Dazzleglass and Rose Romance Collections
ARTIST TIP | All
Posted in Artist Tip, Beauty 101
Tagged artistrhi, face, rhia amio
