MAC Strobe Cream
MAC strobe cream is a moisture filled highlighting cream that gives any skin an instant glow. I often mix this magical little cream with my liquid foundations or use it on a well prepped face prior to adding foundation. It works well over moisturizer (my favourite is Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream) yet works great on its own too. It also looks amazing on the body giving brides skin a subtle, sexy glow! It doesn't glitter, it just makes skin look amazing.
A real keeper in my kit as it's become my 2012 bridal client's new best friend!
Yaby Liquid Foundation in Buff
Yaby products rule! When Liz Yu, the owner of Yaby Cosmetics designed her Yaby Liquid Foundation she meant business. This foundation is fantastic on so many of my clients of all ages and all ethnicities. It's a water based foundation that is a perfect alternative for those brides who don't tolerate silicone based products very well, yet the finish on the skin is similar to many silicone based products. It's a mystery how this works but it does! It also provides some serious longevity which is super important to all my bridal clients. Yaby liquid foundation's colour range is very good and the green colour corrector is a "must have" for those brides with mild Rosacea.
I use the colour "Buff" like it's going out of style! Liz can attest to this! :)
Face Atelier Facade in Arabesque
About 6 months ago the owner of Face Atelier convinced me to try her latest product "Facade." I have to admit, at first I was a little skeptical and it took me until the new year to even remember it was in my kit! I tried it on myself first and really fell in love with the results. I used it on my first January bride who had requested a smokey eye so I was really looking for a nice light touch of colour on her cheeks. This is when I reached for Facade in the Arabesque colour and wowzer, it worked like magic! Facade is a multi-purpose product (it can be used on cheeks, eyes and lips - I use it on cheeks and lips) and a little goes a long way. I blend it in with my favourite Alcone sponges and ta-dah! It gives the most glorious bridal glow. It has incredible staying power and contains a tiny bit of silicone so works really well to provide a light dewy effect on the cheek. It photographs like a dream and is awesome for MOB's too! A big favourite in my kit for 2012!
Make Up For Ever Metal Powder
I know....it's a strange kit addition for a bridal makeup artist who mainly gets hired for her clean natural makeup work! But this year I've been doing more and more Indian and Pakistani bridal makeup. For quite some time I was looking for a bold, long lasting gold shadow that would also work great with photography. It was a struggle to be honest as many of the shadows on the market didn't give me the pigmentation or longevity I wanted or they were far too glittery for my taste. I ended up trying many different products but nothing compared to these little babies! MUFE metal powders are easy to use (set well over primer) and the colour pay off has been extraordinary! I can create beautiful long lasting Indian eye makeup looks without piling on tons of creams and/or shadows. The longevity of this shadow is hard to beat as well. It looks great from morning until evening with no fear of flaking or creasing and works well with other eyeshadow brands that I carry, such as Ben Nye and Yaby. I carry 3 different variations of the gold colour in my kit now. (Sunflower Gold, Maize Gold and Olive Gold) "Must Have" products for Indian/Pakistani brides.
Mehron Lip Cream Palette in Day
Oh, how I love this little palette! Mehron lip colours are divine and perfect for almost all my bridal clients. The lipsticks are super moisturizing, offer great colour payoff and have very good staying power. My favourite and most used colour is Sunburst. It seems to look incredible on almost everyone!
Well, that's it for another year. Hope you've enjoyed it!
