So what exactly is a toner? Toners are used to make sure all the makeup, oil and dirt on your face comes off that is left behind after cleansing. Kind of like an extra rinse cycle. It is important. Here is why: Gross. Don’t judge me. All this would have been left on my face...
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Mario Badescu Review- Nashville Makeup Artist
Skin care is something I ask all my bridal clients about. It is so important to wash your face twice daily and moisturize at the bare minimum. But not everyone knows which skin care is right for them. After years of struggling with acne and dehydrated skin, I still haven’t found a perfect skin care...
Your ?’s- Nashville Makeup Artist
Katie asks: Oooo…. Amy Lynn! I need someone to show me how to do a really good sexy night/bar eye. Any ideas? ALL answers: Lots of ideas! Change up the usual smokey eye by doing a colored smokey eye. Try using purple or navy instead of the boring old black and grey. Or use some...
Your ?’s- Nashville Makeup Artist
Zinah asks: My Asian, oily skin is melting beneath this humid, hot, TN weather! Recommendations on a GOOD face primer that will keep me from looking shiny and oily? Also, I need to get a very thin eye liner for the bottom of my eyes. Brands recommended? Any tips for eye make-up/ liner would be...
MAC Greasepaint Stick- Nashville Makeup Artist
Sounds gross, huh? Greasepaint is a thing of the past when it comes to makeup, but this stick has staying power, literally. I bought this product impulsively, as it is a limited MAC item, and got to use it this past weekend on a few bridesmaids. LOVE IT. Similar to a crayon, and in true...
Primer- Nashville Makeup Artist
Primers are made for various parts of the face, but one that makes huge difference is eye primer. Since the trend this spring is bright colors on the eyes and lips, a primer is a must to ensure a great hold and true saturation. We all know the feeling of buying a vibrant color at...
Skincare- Nashville Makeup Artist
Your makeup is only as good as your skin. Having a fantastic foundation will do great things for the overall look of your makeup. But if you have flaky dry skin, or large cystic acne, or a super shiny Tzone underneath, the foundation can only do so much. You only get one skin, so there...
Tarte Recreate- Nashville Makeup Artist
So I jump around with my foundations a lot. Mostly because my skin is so unpredictable. I’ve used tinted moisturizers, cream to powders, mineral powders, everything. And I have opinions on them all. In my current quest to find a new foundation, I have several criteria: 1- no parabens. My mom just defeated breast cancer....
Bridesmaid Glam!- Nashville Makeup Artist
A few weekends ago I worked the wedding of Pam and Don in Hendersonville. Pam had her daughter and (new) step daughter as bridesmaids and I wanted to show a before and after of one of them. I don’t usually take before and after shots, but I knew the products were going to do dramatic...
Aveda Hair Potion- Nashville Makeup Artist
I rave about Aveda often, as I love their products and their mission. I have fallen in love with their Pure Abundance Hair Potion. It thickens hair 17% and adds mountains of volume. The cool thing about it is its formulation. It is a powder in the container, but as you tap the powder out...