Rimmel London's New Stay Matte Campaign featuring Zhavia Ward

My house loves ZHAVIA so much as we watched her flourish on "The Four." She embodies a bold and beautiful spirit who knows who she is and I am thrilled that Zhavia is heading this campaign. 

 Makeup artist Karl Sanchez, worked with Singer and songwriter Zhavia Ward on Rimmel London’s new Stay Matte campaign. The campaign idea came to life when it was learned that Zhavia was a huge fan of Rimmel London; the campaign will include a video showcasing how Stay Matte fits into Zhavia’s daily routine and feature her second single “Deep Down.” 

Read below to find a full breakdown of Zhavia’s makeup look!

Who: Zhavia on the set of Rimmel London’s latest campaign for Stay Matte

How To Get The Look:

Face

Karl applied the Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation and Rimmel London Stay Matte Concealer in Zhavia’s shade, Vanilla and then applied the Rimmel London Maxi Blush in Sweet Cheeks to give her some color to her cheeks.

Eyes

Using the Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Eyeshadow Palette Nude Edition, Karl darkened the crease with the 10th shade. He used the 8th shade in the palette to smoke out the outer corner and under the eye to intensify and applied the 3rd shade on the eyelid. Karl then used the 1st shade and applied to the inner corner of the eye to act as a highlight. He finished off the eye look by applying Rimmel London Exaggerate Eye Definer to create a winged look and to slightly smoke the eye and topped off the eyes by applying Rimmel London Scandal’eyes WOW Wings Mascara.

Lips

He finished off the look by applying a touch of color to the lips with Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip in "Be My Baby" followed by a clear lip gloss.

Where to Find Them: Rimmel London products are available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide. Visit www.RimmelLondon.com for store locations and to try the newest products with Rimmel London’s exclusive Get The Look App available on iTunes and Google Play.

L'Oreal USA launches Beaumoji TODAY!

Breaking News: Today, L'Oréal USA introduces Beaumoji, the most extensive emoji keyboard dedicated to all things beauty. They keyboard offers 130 emojis representing the latest trends in makeup, skin and hair, inspired by and created for the fast-growing community of digital beauty enthusiasts.

The emojis will be organized into five categories including:

·It Girl: Featuring illustrations of current beauty trends like ombré lips and pastel hair

·Pampered Life: Highlighting characters indulging in beauty experiences

·Iconic: Showcasing cult-favorite beauty products such as the Urban Decay NAKED Palette, Clarisonic, Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara, and L'Oréal Paris Elnett Hairspray

The keyboard will be fully integrated into texting platforms and is available for free download on both Android and iOS here: http://bit.ly/BeaumojiKB. The innovation is a joint effort among brands in the L'Oréal USA family, driven by the growth of beauty-oriented conversations on mobile. The keyboard will be updated seasonally with new emojis to reflect evolving beauty trends.

More about the launch... L’Oréal USA today announced the launch of “Beaumoji,” the most extensive messaging keyboard designed to enhance and animate conversations around the world of beauty. The keyboard offers 130 playful and on-trend emojis created exclusively for the passionate and growing community of beauty enthusiasts.

Once downloaded, the Beaumoji keyboard is organized into categories including ‘It Girl,’ which features illustrations of current beauty trends like the ombré lip and pastel hair, ‘Pampered Life’ with characters indulging in beauty experiences, alongside symbols of ‘Iconic’ L’Oréal-brand products, such as Urban Decay’s beloved Naked palette and Maybelline New York Great Lash mascara. Beaumoji also features categories titled ‘beYOUtiful’ which encourages users to embrace their personal style and express their unique beauty stories, and ‘Love’ which includes icons and gestures to express enthusiasm for all things beauty. 

Beginning today, the keyboard will be available for free on both iOS and Android, and consumers can expect seasonal upgrades with new emojis to reflect evolving beauty trends.

To celebrate the announcement, L’Oréal is also unveiling an emoji design contest, inviting consumers to create and submit their own Beaumoji using the hashtag #BeaumojiContest which will be judged by a panel of top beauty influencers. Three winners will receive a trip to New York City for a one-night stay and VIP ticket to Beautycon Festival New York (October 1st), where their Beaumoji will be revealed live on stage alongside some of the industry’s most admired beauty influencers and in front of thousands of beauty industry enthusiasts.

L’Oréal USA was inspired to create Beaumoji by the growth of beauty-oriented conversations on mobile and through social messaging. Social platforms like YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and Snapchat have completely transformed the way consumers learn about, engage with and relate to the beauty industry. By leveraging social listening tools, L’Oréal saw a surge in these online conversations and the use of the few relevant emojis currently available like the Unicode lipstick and nail polish icons. L’Oréal’s mission was to fill the gap between the growing desire to communicate in new ways about beauty and the visual tools available to best illustrate it.

“We know the online conversation around beauty is hugeand continuing to spike along with the shorthand language of emojis. We saw an opportunity to provide expressions and tools for our beauty community that reflect the daily conversations we see happening,” said Rachel Weiss, Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at L'Oréal USA. “With Beaumoji, our goal is to provide emojis that beauty enthusiasts crave and speak to their unique passions, lifestyles and personalities.”

Beaumoji is the latest effort in L’Oréal’s ongoing digital and technology innovation strategy. Other recent innovations include the Makeup Genius virtual makeup app and the My UV Patch skin sensor app—launched at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year. The company is dedicated to continue innovating on mobile in order to provide passionate consumers with the newest ways to communicate and experience beauty in the digital age.

The Beaumoji keyboard was created in partnership with Snaps, the first end-to-end platform for brand marketing across messaging applications and devices. Beaumoji will be available for free in both iOS and Android app stores.

Follow @beaumoji_ on Instagram for more information on the Beaumoji Design Contest.

*Once again, to celebrate the launch, L'Oréal USA is offering consumers the chance to design their own emoji to be added to the keyboard. Winners will be selected by a panel of the top influencers in beauty, and flown to BeautyCon NY in October for the unveiling of their designs. (Additional contest details can be found on beaumojicontest.com).

New from FLOWER: Spring Collection

Oh, how I remember meeting Drew when she first launched her brand, FLOWER, and thinking that she was not only a super beautiful soul but a fiercely intelligent business woman. I kid you not when I say her collection offers wonderful options in mostly every beauty category across the board. 

 I also remember learning that the clarity of the packaging was important to her brand so that her customers could see the most true colors possible when choosing their personal products. How about the affordable price points, too? Incredible all around.

With spring in full bloom, I wanted to share four of Drew Barrymore’s favorite, new FLOWER products...

From a lightweight, balm-like foundation to a face/body illuminator and eye and lip products with a range of shades – Drew’s top picks are essentials for spring. On top of having great color pay off and luxurious formulas, each product is travel friendly, making packing for Coachella or any spring travels easier than ever!

FLOWER E.E. Erase Everything Ultimate Foundation 

Introducing the Erase Everything Ultimate Foundation, which helps to fill in uneven skin texture and fine lines while also hydrating the skin. This cream-like balm formula is mixed at a slow speed resulting in a creamy whipped texture, resulting in sheer coverage for a natural finish. Light diffusing pigments blur out skin imperfections, allowing for an even, smooth complexion with long wear properties.

Shades: Sheer Tint, Porcelain Tint, Ivory Tint, Buff Tint, Honey Tint
Price: $12.98, Available at Walmart and Walmart.com

FLOWER Skin Radiance Face & Body Illuminator

For a glow from head to toe, the Skin Radiance Face & Body Illuminator helps highlight the best features on both your complexion and body. The creamy formula spreads easily for an all-over boost of radiance and the universal shade can be used on all skin tones.
Price: $12.98, Available at Walmart and Walmart.com

FLOWER Endless Wear Eye Color Ultimate Eye Color 

Create a variety of beauty looks with five beautiful shades of shadows. Providing sheer and lightweight color with true staying power up to 12 hours, the cushion-y texture goes on silky and shimmering, lasting all day without creasing or fading. Shades: Sheer Buff, Sheer Sands, Sheer Cinnamon, Sheer Charcoal, Sheer Seas
Price: $7.98, Available at Walmart and Walmart.com

FLOWER Hydrasilk Ultimate Lip Butter 

Create a prefect pout with a conditioning lip butter that hydrates the lips upon application. The deluxe formula will lock in moisture and keep them soft and supple after removing the color. The beautifully luxurious formula leave the lips with a pure, intense color with a glossy finish. Shades: Naked Petal, Rose Petal, Peach Petal, Blush Petal, Ruby Petal, Poppy Petal
Price: $7.98, Available at Walmart and Walmart.com

All products are available at Walmart/Walmart.com and feature custom formulations with the same quality ingredients found in department store luxury brands, but sold for a fraction of the price.

Arbonne: Spring Beauty Trends

Yes, it is Spring and no, you wouldn't know it in chilly NYC right now! With that being said, below are some of the top wearable spring 2016 beauty trends along with the product essentials you need to quickly and easily create the look at home.

Poppy Lipstick. Red lipstick is classic of course, but never have makeup artists been as united on the shade front as they were this season. Indulge in a dose of moisture that's been married with color in Arbonne Smoothed Over Lipstick in Poppy ($28).This luxurious formula is ultra-soft and delivers an efficacious blend of skin-conditioning watermelon and apple extracts to help lock in moisture, and peptides to help lips look instantly plumper.

Naturally Tan Sheen. For the bronzed city girl, the desert wanderer or the coastline beach babe - It all starts with a good foundation. Arbonne's Got You Covered Mineral Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen ($42) silky-smooth, feather-light mineral powder transforms any complexion to perfection.

Sunset Streak Lids. Pinks and peaches are usually reserved for lips, but this spring we are seeing them on the lids as well. Try Arbonne's Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Petal ($19) – Its richly pigmented, mineral-infused eye shadow adds warmth and creates eye-opening looks.  

Pastel Glazed Lips. Lock it all in with Arbonne Glossed Over Lip Gloss in Linden ($24). Like all of Arbonne's products, the lip gloss is free of parabens and synthetic dyes, so you can feel good about what you're wearing. Polymers deliver your lip's fix of hydration as the hydro-lipid layer of the fluid gloss evenly disperses pigments that are sure to make your smile pop.

PÜR cosmetics: Exclusive Limited Edition Freedom Collection

My, how I love a great collab?! Inspired by the film The Divergent Series: Allegiant, PÜR cosmetics has launched the Freedom Collection as an exclusive limited-edition essentials collection.

This four-piece limited edition collection of nude essentials includes:

· Your shade of Air Perfection – a compact cushion foundation perfect for lightweight, long-lasting coverage with effortless application

· Double Ego Eyeliner in Tasmania – a 2-in-1 dual-ended chocolate eyeliner ideal for creating your favorite looks from sultry smoky eye to a well-defined cat eye

· Lip Gloss Stick in Berry Pretty – a glossy finish to a nude lip for high-shine lips to lust over

· Mini Volume Vixen Mascara – a powerhouse of nourishing hydration for a visibly thicker, fuller lashes from root to tip.

Break the boundaries of your beauty routine with these must-have beauty essentials. Available on the PUR Cosmetics’ website: purminerals.com for $39.00.

The Divergent Series: Allegiant opens in theatres March 18.

ESTÉE LAUDER Introduces The Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Makeup Collection

Oh my, are these beautiful reminders that Spring has sprung?! The hues are so inviting they make me want to ditch my winter clothes and lounge around in soft, pastel colored linens! My body feels warmer just looking at the collection...

Capture the radiance of the sun for an endless summer glow. Estée Lauder introduces NEW Bronze Goddess Summer Glow, a curated collection of glowing, illuminating and bronzing products to achieve an enviable sun-kissed radiance.

Eyes, lips, cheeks and face are touched with drops of liquid summer, brilliant sun-drenched powders and colorful, creamy balms for a flawless, healthy-looking flush. Including two new palettes, a new multi-tasking lip and cheek essential, a luxurious liquid illuminator and cult favorite bronzers, the NEW Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Collection for summer 2016 extends the season of brilliant, sunny days and sultry, hot nights with unforgettable, desirable glowing looks.

NEW Limited Edition Summer Glow Eyeshadow Palette, $50.00

Shades of summer and seduction come together in a new palette of six curated sunlit shades that highlight, define and dramatize eyes. With textures and finishes that range from brilliant shimmers to softened mattes, each shade helps sculpt and define eyes for a smoldering and sultry effect. Designed to complement a sun kissed bronzed skin tone, shades range from sun drenched neutrals, softened corals to brilliant aquatic teals. Palette includes a dual-ended applicator in a chic golden case and shadows are ophthalmologist-tested and fragrance-free.

NEW Limited Edition Summer Glow Multi-Palette, $50.00

Illuminate. Glow. Blush. New expertly designed multi-benefit face palette helps perfectly sculpt and define your look with soft shimmering color for a natural glow – it’s the beginning of everlasting summer skin. Each powder – bronzer, illuminator, and blush – is shaded to enhance natural features and deliver customizable radiant, sun-kissed color. Featuring a geometric inspired powder design in a golden compact, the powders were developed using Prisma Technology – a tribrid of liquid, powder and gel that deliver the smoothest finish with incredible color projection. Each shade utilizes a unique suspension of pigments and pearls to create a spectrum of finishes delivering a bronzed sun-kissed face, beautifully flushed cheeks and an exquisitely luminous glow.

NEW Limited Edition Lip and Cheek Summer Glow, $34.00

New dual-ended 3-in-1 multi-tasking color stick for lip and cheeks delivers a covetable summer glow instantly. Combining an effortlessly blendable lip and cheek cream color and a water-light liquid lip shine in one dual-end stick, this perfectly portable and travel ready multi-tasker is this summer’s new makeup essential. On one side, the hydrating cream color stick adds a burst of revitalized color to cheeks and lips for a naturally pretty flush. It is infused with anti-oxidants and a blend of nourishing oils and emollients that help leave skin and lips feeling soft and moisturized. As a finishing touch, use the opposite end to apply a fresh pop of color with a glossy finish. The balmy lightweight liquid lip shine can be worn alone or on top of lip color for added dimension to lips. Available in three shades: Fuchsia Lights, Peach Glow and Sunburst.

NEW Limited Edition Summer Glow Illuminator, $32.00

A drop of liquid summer – this new fluid face illuminator glides on to enhance a sun-kissed bronzed look and revive radiance. Sheer, lightweight liquid instantly illuminates skin - choose to highlight and contour cheeks, brow bones, or give face an allover glow. Indulgent liquid sun illuminator is housed in a sleek glass dropper bottle to deliver the purest light reflecting illumination for skin. With just a drop, this formula melts onto skin seamlessly for a glowing sun kissed look, lit from within. Infused with a blend of light sculpting, smooth prismatic optics that attract and reflect light, skin is left looking luminous and is enhanced with dimension. Oil-free formula can be worn alone or layered with foundation to add luminosity to skin and is perfect for all skin types and tones.

Limited Edition Gelee Bronzer, $32.00

Universally flattering, creamy and weightless to the touch, gel bronzer glides onto the skin to create a luminous sun-kissed healthy glow. The balmy, sheer texture allows the natural skin tone to show through, and creates a subtle veil of healthy-looking, sun kissed color. The versatile and innovative gel formula easily blends into skin for even coverage and can be worn over foundation.

Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer, $37.00

This silky powder bronzer imparts a beachy glow to face shoulders and décolletage to enhance a tan or summon the sun on overcast days. Brush it across the high plains of the face, along the hairline and cheekbones where the sun hits your face, and don’t forget to sweep it down the center of your neck and onto your collarbones as the finishing touch. Available in four warm shades to suit every skin tone—light, medium, medium deep.

All Bronze Goddess Summer Glow products are ophthalmologist-tested and fragrance-free.

*Card from Olive Sandwiches.

Availability: NEW Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Collection for summer 2016 will be available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide beginning March 2016.

Kissamint: Combines Two Essentials

You really don’t need to stress over that special date coming up! Getting ready to impress your loved one or that handsome new guy is easier than ever with Kissamint! 

Just toss it in your bag for the night and this multitasking lip conditioner and breath freshener will have you ready for that perfect kiss!

Kissamint combines the essentials… Gorgeous lip care with hardworking oral hygiene. Available in a sheer (Miss Indapendamint) or tinted lip gloss (Spearamint Ur Ex), Kissamint’s lip conditioning gloss hydrates lips with a luxe balm, while the mint dropper keeps breath fresh without the damaging effects of traditional fresheners.

Price: $19.50

Availability: Kissamint.com

New from N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR: Demi Lovato's "LOVATICS COLLECTION"

INTRODUCING DEMI LOVATO’S CAPSULE “LOVATICS COLLECTION” WITH N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR THAT WILL HAVE LOVATICS FEELING CONFIDENT

What’s wrong with being N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR confident?

Lovatics can now bring out their inner beauty and look like a star with Palette Eye Shadow, Lip & Cheek Tint, Mascara & Eyebrow Liner created exclusively by Demi Lovato. 

As N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR’s ambassador since January 2015, Demi Lovato is celebrating her first anniversary by launching the highly anticipated “Lovatics Collection,” as a thank you to her loyal fans, the Lovatics.

Demi seamlessly manages to emulate her cool and fashionable lifestyle through the collection allowing fans the ability to create their own unique city approved looks. 

“I am so excited to share my first makeup line with N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR. The Lovatics collection is a true representation of my bold style and provides endless opportunities to rock your own individuality. One of my personal favorites, the Palette Eyeshadow, is a must-have that allows you to create your own unique look with 12 versatile nude shades!” – says Demi Lovato.

The new fashionable Lovatics by Demi Eyeshadow Palette ($4.99) features 12 nude shades and allows you to channel Demi’s confidence all while showcasing your natural beauty. Your eyes will look naturally effortless with the Natural shades. 

Lovatics by Demi Lip and Cheek Tint ($3.99) will have you blushing because of its’ unique see-through texture and color. Go ahead, apply two strokes on the apple of your cheek with a brush or your fingers and blend it in for an instantly upbeat look. Then apply on your lips, adding more coats to build color to create a bolder, sexier look. You will radiate as the long lasting formula adapts to your unique skin tone, matching your cheek and lips without missing a New York minute. N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR by Demi Lip and Cheek Tint comes in these four seductive shades: 001 Cheeky Pink, 002 Cheeky Red, 003 Cheeky Strawberry, 004 Cheeky Berry

   

No collection is complete without Mascara. Up to 11X more volume and up to 64% more length will have you shouting for a Broadway encore. Get iconic length, extreme volume and Demi’s seduction in one stroke with the exclusive shaped Dual-Fiber Brush. The brush’s small and rigid black bristles catch and reveal even the smallest unnoticeable lashes, while long and flexible red bristles instantly pump up the volume lifting the curtain on your lashes. A high wax formula enriched with beeswax to build volume and carnauba wax further enhances your lashes for the stage. Lovatics by Demi Volume & Length Mascara ($4.99) is available in black.

Want that little detail that changes it all? The secret is out with new Lovatics by Demi Eyebrow Liner ($1.99). Complete your perfectly poised look like your favorite stylishly cool star and create a work of art with long wear color that easily defines natural brows in high definition. The pencil easily glides for color application while the built in brush enables you to groom and shape your brows for a masterpiece only suitable for the Met. Make the difference in shades Medium Brown and Dark Brown

 

N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR Lovatics Collection by Demi Lovato is available this January at Target and Walmart.

Honest Beauty: Creme Blush and Other New Products To Love

Yes, this company is committed to giving you the most natural ingredients possible in their collection while still being able to supply pigment, coverage and a variety of products. I was lucky enough to sample so many and truly was happy with ALL of them. I had a certain warmth to my skin and did not look like I was wearing too much makeup, as I sometimes do! Way to go Jessica Alba, and team, on building a brand that remains true to it's natural roots.

HONEST BEAUTY™ CRÈME BLUSH

What It Is: A creamy color that blends into skin for a natural looking, healthy glow. Look flushed in a flash! Dermatologically Tested.

Key Ingredients: Raspberry, Grape, and Blackberry Fruit Extracts, rich in antioxidants, condition

Shade Range:
Truly Thrilling (sampled)
Truly Flirting
Truly Charming
Truly Teasing
Truly Exciting
Truly Daring

Directions: Using your finger, lightly dab the blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend in a circular motion.

Honest Beauty™ Truly Crème Blush ($22 / 2.0 g) will be available in September of 2015 at Honestbeauty.com. 

HONEST BEAUTY™ EVERYTHING CREAM FOUNDATION

What It Is: A creamy, antioxidant-rich foundation that conceals and conditions the skin. Mineral pigments blend smoothly to match skin tone for a complexion that appears radiant. Flawless, weightless, effortless…done! Dermatologically Tested.

Shade sampled: Linen

Key Ingredients:

Chamomile and Calendula calm and soothe the skin

Vitamin E offers antioxidant protection Jojoba Oil moisturizes and helps reduce the formation of wrinkles.

Directions: Use sponge to apply foundation and gently blend for adjustable coverage. Smooth evenly over your cheeks, forehead, chin and nose. Blend to create a seamless transition between face and neck.

Honest Beauty™ Everything Cream Foundation ($30 / 9.0 g) are available at Honestbeauty.com.

HONEST BEAUTY™ EYESHADOW TRIO

What It Is: Make eyes pop instantly with three rich shades in one chic palette. Expertly coordinated colors are silky, blendable and come to life with step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect look. Dermatologically Tested.

Shade Range:

Truly Effortless Soft Sand

Truly Warm Sable Brown

Truly Magnetic Heather Mauve (sampled)

Truly Vibrant Ocean Blue

Truly Intriguing Forest Green

Truly Enticing Smoky Grey

Directions: Apply base shade 1 across lid. Use dark shade 2 to contour crease and shape outer edge of lid. Top off center of lid with highlight shade 3 for a lustrous finish.

Honest Beauty™ Eyeshadow Trio ($25 / 4.5 g) are available at Honestbeauty.com.

Please note that the entire Honest Beauty™ product range was built on The Honest Company’s foundational commitments to transparency as well as high-quality, safe and carefully sourced ingredients. Honest Beauty™ products feature many naturally derived botanical ingredients, such as chamomile, calendula, aloe vera, barbary fig, acerola cherry, rose-hip, green tea and tamanu. Each product carries with it the “Honestly Free Guarantee,” which means that it is made without many ingredients of questionable health and safety standards, such as parabens, phthalates, formal-dehyde carriers, PEGs, MCI/MI, steareth-n, synthetic fragrances, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, petrolatum, mineral oil, SLS, SLES, sulfates and chemical sunscreens, among others.

Proceeds from every purchase of Honest Beauty™ products help fund skills training and education for young women to pursue their dreams. Honest Beauty™ proudly supports Girls Who Code, an organization dedicated to inspiring, educating and equipping girls with the skills to pursue 21st Century opportunities in the fields of computer science and technology.

The Honest Company, a leading healthy lifestyle brand, is committed to creating products that are effective, safe, delightful, accessible and responsible. In pursuit of its mission to empower people to live a healthy and happy life, The Honest Company's portfolio of 100+ products addresses the ever-growing category needs of baby, personal care, home care, vitamins & supplements, and gear. As a mission-driven company and trusted resource, Honest provides education, support and inspiration to its community of members. Honest was launched in 2012 and now has a presence across the U.S. and Canada at HONEST.com and in over 4,000 retail locations. The Honest Company is privately held and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. © The Honest Company, Inc. 2015. All Rights Reserved.

Creatures of the Wind: Get The Look from NARS

NARS created the look for the Creatures of the Wind SS‘16 runway show and who doesn't remember the singer Siouxsie Sioux and that glorious band of eye color? If you don't know who she was, you will soon as this year's beauty look for Creatures of the Wind (@creaturesofthewind) was inspired by her and created on the models by Lead Artist Aaron de Mey (@aarondemey1) for NARS (@narsissist).

SHOW: CREATURES OF THE WIND SS‘16

LEAD ARTIST: Aaron de Mey for NARS Cosmetics

LOOK: “The look was inspired by singer, Siouxsie Sioux. She always had a very strong eye look - it had the same spirit, but was applied differently each time. The look is very eclectic with a lot of layering, which plays off the layering in the collection. It's punk, tough looking. I loved the richness of the gold against the toughness of the black. It’s an updated, modernized take on eyeliner.”

Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:

FACE

NARSskin Luminous Moisture Cream
Stick Concealer
Soft Velvet Loose Powder


EYES

Black Valley Eye Paint
Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil
Via Veneto Larger Than Life® Eyeliner
Pandora Duo Eyeshadow
Iskandar Eye Paint

BROWS

Oural Brow Gel
Brow Perfector

LIPS

Red lip:
Mysterious Red Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
Nihiwatu Velvet Lip Liner

Nude lip:
Stick Concealer
NARSskin Restorative Night Treatment

All products, except where noted, available at www.narscosmetics.com

Backstage with Sir John for La Prairie: Tracy Reese Fall/Winter 2015

Sir John had me swooning over the eye look at the Tracy Reese Fall/Winter '15 show. I noticed the fluid look of both the shadow and liners on the model's eyes and immediately deemed it as creative and bold (stunning was already a given). The skin was flawless and the lips, a wonderful nude. La Prairie is a luxurious brand that nourishes the skin like no other. The rarest of ingredients are used in their collections and they are a results-driven brand...

“The focus for me was always the skin; using skincare with makeup to reflect and absorb light within, and around the face. We ushered in a sense of architectural structure by sculpting cheekbones and temples. The eyes were the vehicle to delivering a sense of motion. We wanted to make a linear statement with colour, translating in levels of bold and graphic liner.” – Makeup Artist, Sir John on creating the look for Tracy Reese Fall 2015

The Look: Radiant skin, sculpted cheeks, graphic eye liner and a healthy nude lip.

Makeup Artist, Sir John explains how to get the look with La Prairie:

SKIN: radiant, lit-from-within

Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion – helps prep skin by retaining moisture while soothing and refreshing skin.

Cellular Radiance Cream – leaves skin looking luminous and lit-from-within. Fresh, hydrated skin that reflects light was the focus.

Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Eye Cream – applied under the eye to brighten and help prevent makeup from caking.

FACE: luminous

Skin Caviar Concealer • Foundation SPF 15 – applied to face and neck to even out skin tone only where needed. Creates flawless coverage with a soft dewy finish.

Light Fantastic Cellular Concealing • Brightening Eye Treatment – used to highlight areas of the face where sun would naturally illuminate; under tear ducts, above the cheekbones, sides of nose, and high planes of the brow bone. Tip: blend well.

CHEEKS: sculpted

Cellular Treatment Bronzing Powder and Cellular Treatment Eye Colour in Topaz – applied to the cheekbones to accentuate and sculpt. Also used to create definition on the temples.

EYES: strong, colourful & graphic

Luxe Eye Liner Automatique in Brun or Noir – was used to line the entire inner rim of the eye as well as the upper lash line to create a mesmeric visual statement.

Luxe Eye Liner Automatique, Luxe Lip Liner Automatique and Cellular Treatment Eye Colour Ensemble – colours were crushed and blended first to create a creamy texture. They were then applied using a fan brush; pre-cut to create levels of vivid graphic liner.

Cellular Treatment Mascara Instant Build – apply 3-4 coats of mascara on the upper lashes.

LIPS: fresh, healthy, nude

Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Perfection à Porter – used to plump the lips and keep them hydrated.

Cellular Luxe Lip Enhancer – apply Anti-Aging Eye and Lip Perfection à Porter and using fingertip, blend in the Lip Enhancer to create a healthy nude lip.