Sheer cover Base Perfector: graduation photos get better with it!

Get Your Dream Eyebrows -- Now

Are you sick of your thin arches? Then maybe it's time to give the trendy, natural brow a try -- see how

This is a TotalBeauty.com face makeup article Celebrity brow stylist Kristie Streicher says natural-looking brows can not only make you look prettier, but younger and more rested. Here are her tips for growing out your eyebrows into a natural shape. Shape your brows

Hello Graduating class of 2012! Many photos will be taken, some professionally and some with a cell phone and others with a wind up snappy cam that still requires developing.

To ensure you look your best in all of these photo opportunities, try the Sheer cover Base Perfector-whether you be lady or gent-it's a pore minimizer and it smoothes imperfections, meaning your photos just got a lot better.

I've tested mine with a liquid foundation and also with the Sheer Cover mineral makeup in nude. I like the results and in photos, the smooth canvas look of even skin tone is evident as a success of the product!

No need to take my opinion-check it out for yourself by visiting www.sheercover.com or catch the HSN show with Leeza Gibbons.
 
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Smashbox Smokebox for getting rock concert ready-how to apply a smokey eye

15 Best and Worst Face Scrubs

Reviewers share their honest take on which face scrubs get their skin glowing -- and which ones do squat

This is a TotalBeauty.com best and worst skin care products article You know that exfoliating is a crucial step in your skin care routine. It can help diminish fine lines and pore size and improve overall skin texture. But to get these awesome benefits, you have to use the right face scrub -- and you don't want to have to try a bunch of worthless ones to find the product that'll work best. That's why we put together this list of reader raves and rants. See reviews

The Worst No. 6: Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub, $8

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

It leaves skin feeling "oily" and "doesn't get rid of blackheads as promised."

No. 5: Mario Badescu Strawberry Face Scrub, $15

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.7

"Do yourself a favor and skip this spring picnic."

No. 4: St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.4

"I'm glad I bought this on sale because it has done nothing for my skin."

Want to see the rest of the face scrubs on this list? Click here!

Hello Gorgeous!
Some say the summer is concert series time-but it's too hot here in Arizona! Alas, when the temperatures drop to 100 and maybe even 98-it's concert time! There are many events to go to starting this weekend!
So before you go-check out this short how to makeup video on applying a rock concert smokey eye with the new Smashbox Smokebox palette!


Product details:
Eye shadow and eyebrows: Smashbox Smokebox palette
Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous
Water line eyeliner Sante No. 3
Eyelashes: Ardell #111
Blush: Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink
Lips: Josie Maran ChaCha lip stain
Foundation: Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation in Nude
Lip gloss: YBF pink

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Sofia Vergara at the EMMYS red carpet look

9 Best Timesaving Beauty Products

These amazing, multi-tasking beauty products will save you from wasting precious minutes in the morning

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article We know -- with everything you've got to do in the morning, you don't have time to futz with a complicated get-ready routine. That's why we talked to top makeup artists and got them to dish about the best multi-tasking products that are guaranteed to shorten your morning makeup routine. You know, so you can hit that luxurious snooze button just one more time. See products

Hello Gorgeous! I've been watching the show, but the opening red carpet photos interested me more? So on a commercial I made this video-and honestly, being dressed up has made watching more fun! Enjoy!


Hair: big hot rollers on the ends for 5 minutes, head turned upside down and a serious spritzing of WEN sweet almond mint volumizing spray, then finger loosen the curls and schmear in WEN texture balm for shine

Makeup:
YBF perfect prep face primer
Sheer Cover mineral foundation in Nude-but apply with a sponge to get very full coverage, then dust and blend with a large domed powder brush
Milani Baked Blush in Bellissimo Bronze
Eyeliner/eyebrows Sheer Cover Espresso pot creme eyeliner-I lined the top of my eyes with this in a wide cat eye look and then used a slant tip brush to draw in my eyebrows with it also
Eyeshadow: Borghese Amalfi Coastal plum
Eyelashes: Ardell #111
Lips:Milani Lip Flash in #5 Hot Flash

Getting an Emmy look is easy! Just watch the short video on follow along! Enjoy!
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Cowboys and Aliens Olivia Wilde 'Ella' how to video

Solve Hair and Makeup Emergencies with Everyday Items

Because you can't stash all of your go-to products in your cute little clutch, here's how to handle beauty dilemmas on the go

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Have you ever been out and about when you decide to open a diet coke can and your nail wantonly snaps right off? When you're in a beauty emergency but your nail file, hairspray, and other beauty saviors are out of reach, look for these crafty objects that'll get the job done. See beauty fixes

Yeehaw Gorgeous!
This summer has seen several movie adaptations of comic books and the July 29th release of Cowboys and Aliens, which is directed by Jon Favreau is sure to please!
It stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde. She plays Ella, and today I've got a 'how to video' to get her simple, natural yet tough alien fighting look using products from Borghese and Sheer Cover.
As a makeup artist, the 'unmade' but made up look is tricky! Olivia Wilde looks beautiful and I'm looking forward to seeing her in the movie. So pass the popcorn!

Products used:
Hair: Smooth n Shine Diamond Luster poof eraser
Foundation: Borghese Summer Glow spf 20
Concealer: Sheer Cover duo
Eyeshadow/eyeliner/eyebrows: Sheer cover Sophisticate palette

Lips: line with NYC 954, gloss Sheer Cover Sophisticate
Mascara: Brown Kirkland Signature by Borghese

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Photo tutorial for Peggy Carter in Marvel Studios Captain America: The First Avenger

The Best Hairstyles for Your 30s

The wrong cut can make you look matronly -- or like you're trying too hard. Here, the hairstyle dos and don'ts once you reach your third decade

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article OK, so you're not exactly old, but the carefree days (and looks) of your 20s are gone. With those beer-guzzling and shameless sun-tanning days behind you, it's time to match your hairstyle to your age. Find inspiration in these celebrity dos and don'ts to find a look that's cute and age appropriate. See styles

Hello Gorgeous!
Are you ready to get your Peggy Carter on?
The video for this look is posted on YouTube now...but in case you prefer a slower approach-here are the photos step by step.
I like to watch Julia Child cook-but I can never do the steps as fast as she does! And no, I have never
boned a duck!

First, apply Too Faced eye primer Insurance to the lids to make a smooth canvass to work on.

Second: apply your foundation-which ever is your favorite and right now I'm really enjoying the Sheer Cover mineral spf 15 makeup.
Eyebrows are next! Look at the picture of Peggy Carter and follow along!

That is my favorite thing about eyebrows and why I do not tattoo mine on. I like to be able to draw them on in different sizes, shapes and colors. I'm using Sophia by Brow Diva for my brows with a slant tip brush.
Next, I begin my eye makeup with the Smashbox spring palette. I know, I need to get a new one because I have used this one to the dickens!

The eyeshadow is 3 steps:
1. Light bone color under brow and through tear duct area
2. Taupe brown (semi matte shadow) is all over the lid
3. Crease has a wee bit of grey for depth



Liquid eyeliner is a key factor to this look! Almost as key as the red matte mouth and marcelled hair!
Your liquid liner can be Wet n Wild, Lash Food like mine or a wet slant tip brush in a black shadow-just make sure you make a normal eyeliner and not a cat like line because it wouldn't match Peggy Carter's look!


I am applying the Sheer Cover blush duo in Pinched/Ginger directly under the cheek bone. Not in the hollow-not on the apple- just a wee smudge of color to contour my face with a whisper of color near the apple of the cheek. Use any muted pink/brown tone you have at home.
Put on mascara! Lashes if you've got 'em!
Finish this look with a really good matte red lipstick!
In the photo, I'm wearing Makeup Designory LADYBUG, but Lorac Explore is an excellent buttery red matte as well as the budget friendly Wet n Wild Mega Matte lipsticks. Try 006!

Now, here I am in my marcelled hair, liquid liner and matte red mouth-Peggy Carter ready for Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger!

Below there is a movie poster picture of Hayley Atwell, the actress who plays Peggy Carter - the look is pretty close!
Enjoy the movie and post your pics of your own Peggy Carter look!
p.s. Oh golly I could pinch myself! I had the opportunity to buy an Army uniform jacket just like that and didn't! Argh! Grr!
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Sheer Cover mineral foundation with spf and blush!

The Best Bangs for Your Face Shape

Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester just got bangs -- would you?

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles by face shape article Bangs are the newest hair accessory, but not everyone can pull them off. See which type of bangs flatters your face shape and get celebrity inspiration for your next daring cut. Get bangs

Hello Gorgeous!
The summer is officially half over! I'm on my last vacation before getting back to the school year for Mancub and studio for work.

Now, what you see on the left is a wee sampling of some goodies from Sheer Cover.

What I enjoy most about Sheer Cover is that the finish is more matte on my skin than other mineral foundations.

I have two colors in foundations; Nude is the match to my skin tone and Bisque is the slightly darker tone that I use to contour with-or maybe if I get some tan at the river today I'll need it?

The blushes are a soft, silky texture, blend smoothly and come in a duo of pink/bronzer looks.
The biggest goodie is the small satin black drawstring bag that is filled with a mini kabuki brush and a two compartment container. The top half has two tones of concealer and the bottom is a sifter for putting your Sheer Cover mineral foundation in.

Perfect for travel, your purse, going from the gym to the office-or putting in your school locker!

I'm enjoying my Sheer Cover and you can learn more by catching it on QVC or by visiting the website at http://www.sheercover.com Remember-there is a 60 day money back guarantee-so if you try it and aren't thrilled-it's possible to return for a refund. Enjoy!
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Emma Watson on London red carpet for Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows pt 2

Hello my sweet gorgeous!
"Thousands of people are gathering right now in London's Trafalgar Square, just down the road from me, for the gala world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2," says Greg Garrett of the Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-garrett/saying-so-long-to-harry-p_b_891967.html

Ok, while they are gathering, Emma Watson looks amazing in the red carpet photos. She is wearing light-hued Oscar de la Renta creation. She looks all grown up in the photo compared to when she started the films and today. Here is a short tutorial from me and Makeup University on how to get her simple glamorous look using the Sheer Cover mineral foundations and TEEN WEEK Jordana colors. Enjoy!

Products used:

Sheer Cover mineral foundation spf 15 in Nude and Bisque

Sheer Cover mineral blush in Pinched/Ginger

Brow Diva Sophia in brows

Jordana Double Impact eye duo in 06

Jordana easyliner for eyes in Purple Fusion

Jordana easyliner for lips in Honey Dip

Jordana LipShine shimmer glaze in Vanilla Bean

Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous

Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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TEEN WEEK-Milani Paint eyeshadow palette for summer fun

Your Tousled Hair Guide

Check out this guide to see how to get tousled hair for every length

This is a TotalBeauty.com wavy hair article Though we can't tell you how to get a Victoria's Secret Angel's body (or amazingly hot-in-pirate-attire actor husbands), we are absolutely sure about one thing: How to copy their sexy tousled hair. Get how-tos

Hello sweet Teens!
Here is a short video 'how to' tutorial on using the new Milani eyeshadow palette. It's so much fun! The colors can be blended-used wet, dry, alone on bare skin or mixed with a primer. I mixed with both a clear primer and a pearlized primer to create different textures and effects. So, if I can, you can! Enjoy the video!


Special thanks to Milani for sharing the new products! You can get them at any Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS or Walgreens near you!

Products used:
Milani paint eyeshadow palette
Milani baked blush in Dolce Pink
Milani high speed fast dry one coat nail polish in Fast Furious (Racy Green also shown)
Sheer Cover mineral foundation spf 15 in Nude
Jordana easy liner for lips in Honey dip

Find more at www.milani.com
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TEEN WEEK-simple summer makeup with Makeup Designory

How to (Finally!) Get Rid of Acne Scars

Don't let your past get in the way of a perfect complexion. See tips now

This is a TotalBeauty.com clear skin article We all pay our dues for the skin sins of our past, but if you're looking to start with a clean slate -- literally -- check out these tips to get rid of your acne scars now. See tips

Hey gorgeous TEENS! This kit of makeup is fun and simple to use-just watch this short video to see how! Enjoy TEEN WEEK-it's for you!


Here's a list of the products and where to get them:
The Makeup Designory Summer Escape kit includes all the products you see except the Glo Minerals and Sheer cover:
It has:
4 hole eye color palette with Dulce de Leche, Sunset, Cajun Spice and Sienna eye colors
Glow Cheek Color
Henna lip Gloss and the sleek bag to keep it all in! To get it and see some fab makeup tips go to: http://www.mudshop.com

The Glo Redness relief powder is available at http://www.gloprofessional.com/redness-relief-powder

The Sheer Cover mineral makeup is available on QVC ( check www.qvc.com for show times) or at www.sheercover.com

Now remember to stay tuned to the blog for the upcoming Captain America Peggy Carter 'how to' video!


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