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“My goal was to create a look that would evoke a colorful summer palate; beachy, outdoor  and fun, flexible enough for day and night, subtle enough to be worn at the office and by many ages, but still using color which a lot of people think “they” can’t wear – everyone can wear color like this.” 

To Create this look – Gilbert applied Kiehl’s Moisturizer and Smashbox Photofinish Primer to provide a smooth flawless surface, followed by Stila One Step Foundation “it’s a new foundation which was launched in May which is the perfect multitasking foundation – it gives a natural satin finish, medium to full coverage with or without powder and its made with Arclay Technology which balances the oily, dry and blemish prone areas.  It’s a liquid but with almost a mousse texture and uses a pump to prevent cross contamination.”  The face was finished with Make Up Forever HD Powder.

The eyes are the focus of the look, but to make bright color wearable for a wide range of people, I used it in a different way.  I started with Urban Decay Eye Potion Primer all over to the lash line to the eyebrow, followed by a base color:  eye shadow by Nixie Cosmetics in “Niko” a light cream shade, then “Teddie” a soft cocoa brown in the crease both in matte shades, “Teal” shadow, under the eye with a smudger (short bristled flat round brush), from lower lash line inner corner to outer edge – by using matte color in neutral shades on the lid and in the crease – allows a wide range of skin tones, eye shapes and to wear this look while also making it versatile enough for day or night.  The “Teal” hue under the eye allows a creative and fun way to introduce color into a once subtle look.  “The teal here can be the wild card, you can leave it out, apply it later in the day, substitute a different color like a purple, blue or any bright color for fun, or a neutral for something more subtle.”  This look can be worn within a large age range appropriate from 20’s to 40’s.  The inner rim of the lower eye lid (also called the waterline) was also done with Sephora Eyeliner Pencil #085, a very pale light blue – by adding the lighter color on that portion of the lid it widens the eye, making it appear larger and rounder, by using light blue vs. white it enhances the whites of the eye without making it appear yellow.  

The blush used was Nixie Cosmetics “Embrace” a matte papaya (peachy orange) applied to the apples of the cheek following the cheek bone.

Lip color is MAC Viva Glam “Gaga” a soft sheer bubble gum pink- fun for summer and a breezy beach look, the color added by Lady Gaga to the popular Viva Glam line which ALL proceeds go towards MAC Aids Fund “it’s another nice way to bring in a brighter color because it is sheer” 

Gilbert finished the look with MAC brow pencil in “Lingering”

a taupe brown – a universal shade for all but the blackest of brows.  “This is a great pencil, it works with every brow color from beach blondes like Jenna to darker brunettes”.   Lashes were enhanced with Diorshow Mascara “It’s a great summer mascara it’s got good dense coverage, one stroke and you are done, nice thick black lashes”.  

Nixie cosmetics are available exclusively online – while all other products can be found at major retailers including Sephora, MAC, Macy’s and Nordstrom. 

Gilbert- an independent a makeup artist has worked on celebs such as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Solange Knowles.   She is available for consultations, special events, and personal appointments.  

Makeup Artist:  Lisa Gilbert – vixenmua@yahoo.com