Finding your Foundation

Hey Katch. So as you know Jess and I have worn Mary Kay for years now. Well, we stopped selling it and after a while of having a stockpile, I am about out of foundation. I am really nervous about it cause I have used the same stuff for what feels like forever. Can you tell me a good brand? I dont want to sound snooty about it, but really I havent worn 'store-brand' stuff for awhile, and now Im clueless! Thanks! And really your blog is very helpful :)

Foundation can be a very tricky thing for different people. There is pressed powder foundation, liquid, mousse, compressed in a stick….So first start there. Now depending on your preference on “store” bought or “department” store bought there are hundreds of brands to choose from.

When it comes to foundation and face make up I am very blessed (thank you Mama and Big) when it comes to skin…so I don’t have to spend a fortune on face make up. I personally use Maybelline when it comes to face make up, it’s affordable, doesn’t ever feel heavy, doesn’t make me break out and they have a good variety of tones to make it easier to match what’s good for you. I use their Dream Matte Mousse. It is very light weight (like mousse) but has great coverage that isn’t too heavy and never feels caked on….even when I do break out and need a little more. I have used other store bought lines, and personally that one is my favorite. They also make a really good pressed foundation in a compact if you are someone that needs coverage throughout the day and like to carry it with you. It’s not quite as light as the mousse but it still does the trick.

As far as “department store” brand, I really haven’t strayed too much from eye shadows but when I do make up on clients at the salon I use Mirabella. The coverage is good; however I do feel like they don’t have as large of a selection when it comes to skin tones. Two of my friends are master estheticians and so make up seems to always creep up in conversations, so this is what they love and would recommend… MAC (of course), Urban Decay, Mirabella, Stila and Bare Minerals. My best friend swears by Bare Minerals.

When you have picked out they brand, tone and form of your foundation, sometimes we get put in the predicament of picking from two different tones…. (WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE), I usually would suggest picking from the lighter of the two… too dark will diminish your features and with a lighter shade, you can always tone with a powder and of course bronzer for a healthier complexion!

Sue, I hope this was some help to you and let me know if you need any more assistance on this! Also I would love some feedback on what you guys think....
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Colorful Lips

Hi Kathie i have a question. I am trying to find the right shade of red lipstick and was wondering if you could help. I am fair skinned and have blond hair that tends to be more on the ash side. Help! Any advice?

Kellie
This is a good question Kellie, and red - bright colored lips tend to scare most people. It is for sure something that forces to girls to step out of their comfort zones.
Generally a rule of thumb that I go by when picking a lipstick for my clients is mostly about eye color. The lighter the eyes, the brighter of lipstick they can usually pull off.

Blue Eyes - Bright Reds
Hazel Eyes - Medium Pinks with a hint of red
Green Eyes -Bright Pinks with hints of fuchsia-y purple
Brown Eyes - Darker Reds with hints of brown or purple depending on skin tone

Think about the celebs you see, when they play up their lips from their regular nude, natural lips... Christina Aguilara - Blue Eyes, RED lips. Scarlet Johansen - Greenish- bright Pinkish red lips. Eva Longoria - Brown eyes, darker red lips. I don't think that bright red lips are necessarily for everyone, but with this guide of eye to lip color works as a good general rule of thumb for me when I am working on others. Don't forget, bright lips need confidence, so if your going to rock the bright lips, Diva it up! :)


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