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    Facelift Recovery; Post-op Makeup Correction

    Ever wonder what 2-week-post-op makeup correction looks like, for a facelift? Facelift recovery can be long and daunting.  A few months ago I had a client come to me who was 2 weeks post op from having a face lift.  She expressed it was safe to start using cosmetics again, had a meeting and needed […]

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    Brush or Sponge: Which is Better to Apply Foundation?

    Brush vs. Sponge “When applying foundation is it better to use a brush or a sponge?”  This is one of the questions I’m asked the most as a Makeup Artist. My answers vary depending of course on the client, his or her lifestyle, look desired and the type of products they are using. To those […]

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    Foundation vs Tinted Moisturizer! The War Is ON!

    Foundation vs Tinted Moisturizer? Lately, I’ve decided to completely boycott foundation on myself.   My skin wasn’t transitioning well coming from the humid climate of South Beach and moving to NYC last fall.  Given my newly dry skin, foundation just accentuated the dryness and looked cakey. I’ve since opted for a tinted moisturizer.  I use it […]