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Celebrity Beauty, Get the Look, Makeup, Skin Care

GET JESSICA CHASTAIN’S OSCAR 2015 BEAUTY LOOK

February 23, 2015 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

(Photo Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Jessica Chastain‘s skin and makeup looked amazing at the 87th Academy Awards. I am so lucky to be able to share with you the products and how to get the look that makeup artist Kristofer Buckle created for the evening.

“Before we began, I applied a layer of Kiehl’s Creme De Corps to make sure Jessica’s arms, legs, and décolletage were as flawless as her face. Applying the lotion first gave it plenty of time to absorb.”

“All makeup application needs a great base, so I prepped Jessica’s skin with Kiehl’s Hydro Plumping Re-texturizing Serum. It works wonders as a primer and is extremely moisturizing. I then added a thin layer of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, and applied Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado around her eyes. This was followed by Kiehl’s BB Cream in Light – Jessica is very fair, so it’s crucial to have both the right amount of coverage and SPF 50 all in one product.”

“I then used my Kristofer Buckle Always Flawless Day to Night Palette and YSL Couture Variation Palette to create a soft brown winged eye. By using shadow, I was able to create a softer look than liquid liner. YSL Volume Waterproof Mascara was applied to add drama to her eyes. To finish the look, I used Kristofer Buckle Absolute Nude Lip Crayon in Nude Subdued over Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 for a clean, sophisticated lip.”

BODY:

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps

SKIN:
Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado

Kiehl’s Actively Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream with SPF 50 PA+++ in Light

EYES:
Kristofer Buckle Always Flawless Day to Night Palette

YSL Couture Variation Palette

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof

LIPS:
Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1

Kristofer Buckle Absolute Nude Lip Crayon in Nude Subdued

Holiday, Nails, Product Review

SinfulColors Valentines Day 2015 Collection: Flirt with Hearts Review

February 2, 2015 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

sinful colors 2015 VDAY — (Photo Credit: SinfulColors)

Channel your inner Cupid this Valentine’s Day with the SinfulColors Flirt with Hearts Collection. These eight sensuous hues are guaranteed to make hearts flutter/ With a mix of classic reds and pinks, trendy teal plus a brand new, exclusive, limited edition heart shaped glitter, Love Sprinkles, you’re sure to find your nail polish soul mate.

Collection Includes:

24/7: Our hottest pink
Daredevil: A pop of neon pink
Decadent: Dazzling red with metallic flakes
Dream On: A brilliantly induced boysenberry
Go Go Girl: A sleek and sexy candy apple red
Love Sprinkles: Bubble gum pink gleaming with white hearts and flecks of glitter
Pinky Glitter: Bright pink with a splash of sparkle
Rise and Shine: The perfect teal

I was fortunate enough to be sent four nail polishes from the collection; 24/7, Decadent, Dream On, and Pinky Glitter. The colors are vibrant and stunning in person as they are in the photos. The polishes go on smooth and to get the most vibrant color, I would recommend two coats of the non-glitter formulas. The glitter and sprinkles are perfect on top of a color or where alone. A great buy!

The SinfulColors Flirt with Hearts collection is available for $1.99 each at Walgreens, Rite Aid and other mass retailers in February! Want to be in the know follow SinfulColors on Facebook or Twitter.

Celebrity Beauty, charity, Makeup

MAC VIVA GLAM 2015 Spokesperson: Miley Cyrus

January 21, 2015 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

(Photo Credit: MAC) — (Photo Credit: MAC Cosmetics)

Wham! Bam! VIVA GLAM! Superstar Miley Cyrus is ready to make some noise as the iconic campaign’s 2015 spokesperson.

VIVA GLAM started when MAC Founders Frank Angelo and Frank Toskan in 1994 and the MAC artists banded together to create the MAC AIDS Fund. The red VIVA GLAM lipstick was created and was the first lipstick created to 100% raise money for HIV/AIDS. From the first spokesperson RuPaul to KD Lang, Mary J Blige, Lil’ Kim, Mary J Blige, Sir Elton John, Shirley Manson, Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, Eve, Fergie, Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper, Nicki Minaj, Ricky Martin and now Miley Cyrus each celebrity has created a signature color to represent MAC.

VIVA GLAM Miley Cyrus Lipstick and Lipglass(Photo Credit: MAC) — VIVA GLAM Miley Cyrus Lipstick and Lipglass (Photo Credit: MAC Cosmetics)

VIVA GLAM Miley Cyrus Lipstick ($16.00 USD) is a hot pink hue in MAC’s iconic lipstick formula. The limited edition lipstick features Miley’s signature.

VIVA GLAM Miley Cyrus Tinted Lipglass ($15.00 USD) is a hot pink hue with sparkling pearl shimmer in MAC’s much-loved lipglass formula.

Every cent of the selling price goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

VIVA Glam Miley Cyrus lipstick and lipglass are available at MAC Cosmetic counters and online.

MABT

Top Home-Based Business Honored in National Annual Ranking

January 15, 2015 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

Makeup Artistry by Tracie Wins Top Honors in StartupNation Home-Based 100 Business Competition

Makeup Artistry by Tracie has been recognized as one of the top home businesses in the nation by StartupNation in its annual Home-Based 100 competition.

Many of the StartupNation Home-Based 100 entries showed that people are leveraging the efficiencies and lower overhead of home-based businesses to pursue their passion and bring in income during these tight economic times.

“The 2014 ranking reveals that home business is serious business – more relevant than ever. It’s a natural response to loss of job opportunities, the need for supplemental income and the sheer passion for blazing your own trail and running your own show,” said Rich Sloan, co-founder of StartupNation.com, one of the leading small business networking and knowledge hubs online. “Home based businesses are the biggest block of all businesses in existence and we expect numbers to grow ever greater as extra bedrooms, kitchen tables, basements and garages increasingly host the innovative thinking and pursuit of success by millions of Americans.”

“It is a huge honor to be recognized as a top home business for creating it from a love. I could not be happier to be #40 and in the top 100. I am passionate about makeup and providing excellent service so to be recognized for it, is icing on the cake.” stated Tracie Rosales owner of Makeup Artistry by Tracie

The StartupNation Home-Based 100 highlights 10 top-ten lists making it not just your ordinary business ranking. From the wackiest, to the most innovative, to the best financial performers – this unique and diverse list highlights the home-based businesses that usually go unrecognized, but still play a vital role in the economy today. The ten categories for 2014 include:

Most Innovative
Boomers Back in Business
Greenest
Yummiest
Wackiest
Highest Vote-Getters
Recession Busters
Most Slacker-Friendly
Most Glamorous
Savviest in Social Media

The full results of the Home-Based 100 ranking are available on StartupNation’s website .

Celebrity Beauty, Get the Look, Makeup

Get Emily Blunt’s Golden Globe 2015 Beauty Look

January 12, 2015 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

(Photo Credit: Jason Merritt for Getty Images)

The 2015 72nd Annual Golden Globe’s took place last night in Los Angeles. I have the distinct pleasure of getting all of the beauty details of one of the hottest nominees; Emily Blunt. Makeup Artist Jenn Streicher for Kiehl’s and Dior Beauty tells us how she created the look.

“Emily is wearing a gorgeous white Michael Kors dress with to-die-for jewels by Lorraine Schwartz – both the dress and jewels were custom made just for Emily. I can’t remember the last time Emily wore white on the red carpet! Because she just returned from a sunny get-away, her skin was perfectly bronzed for a white gown. And because we decided to have her hair loosely back I wanted her makeup to be soft and ethereal and just a pop of color on the lips to bring out the jewels.

“The first and most important step is prepping the skin. I started with Kiehls’ Ultra Facial Cream and Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. And because I knew Emily would wear a matte lip, I slathered her lips in the Kiehls Lip Balm #1. I then started on Emily’s eye makeup so her skin treatments could properly absorb.”

“For her eyes, I dabbed on Dior’s Backstage Eye Prime over the entire lid and then mixed 2 of the lightest shades of Dior’s eye palette “Cuir Cannage” #796 over the lid. I also mixed two of the darker shades of the same palette in her crease, concentrating on the outside corners and a bit on the lower lash line. I also brushed a bit of her blush (Cocktail Peach #553) on her lids. I dabbed on Dior’s long wearing cream shadow in Chimere over the entire lid to give it a little shimmer. And, of course, tons of Dior Show Mascara.

“Before I started on the foundation, I used a bit of the Kiehls Micro-Blur Skin Perfector in the T-zone and then applied the Diorskin Star makeup followed by the Diorskin Star brightening concealer to cover any little imperfections or redness.”

“And then, for my favorite part of the look, Dior lipstick #169 Grege with just a bit of the new Rouge Dior Lipshine in #808 over the top. Emily told me it might be her favorite look I’ve ever done on her!”

SKIN:
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado

Kiehl’s Micro-Blur Skin Perfector

Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1

COMPLEXION:
Diorskin Star Concealer in #001
Diorskin Star Foundation in Light Beige #020
Diorblush Vibrant Color Powder Blush in Cocktail Peach #553
Diorskin Nude Tan Matte Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Matte Amber #002

EYES:
Dior Backstage Eye Prime
Dior 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow in Cuir Cannage #796
Diorshow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow in Chimere #821
Diorshow Mascara in Catwalk Black #090

LIPS:
Rouge Dior Lipstick in Grege 1947 #169
NEW Rouge Dior Brillant Lipshine in Victoire #808 (New launch available on Dior.com March 1^st)

charity, Holiday

Kiehl’s Will Appear in Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

December 23, 2014 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

Kiehl's Float Renering (Photo Credit: Kiehl's) — Kiehl’s Float Rendering (Photo Credit: Kiehl’s)

Kiehl’s will be the first beauty company in over 30 years to appear in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day.

The theme of Kiehl’s float is “Inspiring a Beautiful World” and will showcase their original apothecary in New York’s East Village and represent their three philanthropic endeavors: HIV/AIDS Awareness, The Environment and Children’s Causes.

Kiehl’s fits right in with the Rose Parade as Kiehl’s uses natural ingredients powered by by science in their skincare products, and quite a few of those ingredients will be represented in their float; sunflowers, roses, pear blossoms, pears and peonies.

Another first will be that Kiehl’s is the first company to have motorcycles ride along side of the float and with that two very special guests. In the vintage sidecar motorcycle, Timothy Brown, the Berlin Patient and an advocate for the rights of those living with HIV and AIDS around the world. The second guest is seventeen year old Evan Dumas, of Culver City Unified School District who represents Kiehl’s commitment to improving the environment through Recycle Across America.

Riding on the float will be Kiehl’s President, Chris Salgardo, Kiehl’s Senior Vice President of Global Communications, Rob Imig, and eight of Kiehl’s West Coast Kiehl’s Customer Representatives.

Be on the watch for the float and follow the team along on social media at #KiehlsxRoseParade!

Holiday, Nails, Product Review

Be Holi-dazzled with SinfulColors Holiday 2014 Collection

December 5, 2014 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

Get ready to be Holi-dazzled with SinfulColors Holiday 2014 nail collection. It is not a white Christmas that we are dreaming of, it includes a dash of silver, purple, green, a melange of gorgeous blues, hints of gold and stunning glitter. These must-have holiday hues from SinfulColors are the perfect stocking stuffers and are a sure-fire way to up your mistletoe appeal.

Dreamy shades and illuminating textures mean there’s something for everyone on the list this season. Hot metallics, flakes of dazzling glitter, sea shades swashed with silver, gushes of gold, opalescent twists in red and green and the most coveted shades of blue-from cerulean to indigo to cobalt. Add to the list the a powerful purple, the snowiest white and the perfect reds which all create a collection designed to boost your holiday spirit.

Make your holiday wishes come true with these 22 radiant shades from SinfulColors for Holiday 2014.

Holiday Faves

Gilded: A transparent shimmer with gold & red

Ice Dream: Cerulean glitter with a translucent silver base

Let’s Talk: Royal purple

Out of This World: Perfect silver with swirls of glimmer

Pine Away: Metallic glittering green tree green

Red Eye: Metallic holiday red

Snow Me White: The snowiest white

Sugar Sugar: A candy cane, red-hot red

Decked with Glitter Flakes

Decadent: Dazzling red metallic flakes

Galax-Sea: Magical green flakes

Holiday Rebel: Green & red flakes laced with black

Twilight Twinkles: Brilliant flakes of gold

Unwrap Me: Decorative black & red flakes

Blues & Hints of Gold

All About You: A sheer shade glimmering with gold

Cinderella: An illuminating pastel blue

Endless Blue: A deep wave of cobalt

Gold Medal: The perfect metallic gold

Hottie: Clear azure blue twinkiling with silver

Ice Blue: Soft indigo exploding with silver sparkle

Midnight Blue: The deepest blue indulgence

Opalescent Toppers

Bring It Sheer: Sheer icy green shimmer

Outta Space: Sheer red shimmer

The SinfulColors Holi-dazzled 2014 Collection is available at Walgreens and at SinfulColors for $1.99.

Celebrity Beauty, Get the Look, Makeup

Get Taylor Schilling’s AMA Beauty Look

November 24, 2014 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

Thanks to our friends at Kiehl’s we are able to give you all of the details about Taylor Schilling’s gorgeous look courtesy of her artist Georgie Eisdell.

“Taylor’s look tonight was very much about her skin and enhancing her natural beauty. Simple and chic.” says Eisdell

“I first prepared Taylor’s skin with Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate, and then moisturized with Ultra Facial Cream Intense Hydration and Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado for her eyes. Then I finished with Kiehl’s Micro-Blur Skin Perfector, my favorite thing to have on the skin before foundation.”

For Taylor’s skin Kiehl’s Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream in Fair/ Light was applied.

“I used Dior’s SkinFlash to brighten the eye, and then used Chanel Cream Blush in Revelation for a beautiful sheen on the cheek and then a touch of Chanel Illuminating Powder over the top for an extra burst of sheen.”

“I powdered really lightly, just on the high points of her face with La Mer’s The Powder.”

“I enhanced Taylor’s already amazing brows with Laura Mercier Brow Definer in Soft. On Taylor’s eyes, I left the lids bare of eye shadow. I just put a wash of translucent powder to even out the area, then used Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen in Deeper along the lash line very finely and slightly extended for the cat eye effect.”

“I finished the eye with Kevin Aucoin’s Essential Mascara in Rich Black, and a then a few Stilazzi individual lashes to create a fluffy fullness to her natural lashes.”

Her look was finished off with Kiehls Lip Balm #1 to hydrate the lips, then Jouer Lip Shine in Ibiza.”

MABT

Tracie Rosales Makes Clients Look Their Best Every Time

August 8, 2014 makeupartistrybytracie Leave a comment

Thanks to Small Business Trendsetters for the lovely story about me and my business! Honored to be written and shares about.

Everyone wants to look their best, every day. From special occasions to professional engagements to actors and actresses on the set, Tracie Rosales of Makeup Artistry By Tracie (www.tracierosales.com) is invested in bringing her clients’ best faces forward. Recently expanding operations from solely serving the metro DC area to including service in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Rosales is working to bring her fresh-faced, customer-driven aesthetic to a wider audience. By offering a mobile service, Rosales is able to travel to her clients, wherever they need her.

“We are totally mobile and come to the client, to make it convenient for them,” Rosales says. “If it is a photo shoot then I come before and will stay on set during for any touch-ups, modification and to help.” Rosales services help bring her clients more confidence and helps give them a sense of calm, whether it’s their wedding day or they are uncomfortable in front of a camera or appearing in public. Being behind the scenes is one part of her job that she loves most. “I get to see the bride before she walks down the aisle, the speaker before they go out on stage, the models backstage before they walk the catwalk,” Rosales says.

In addition to offering clients her skills and services, Rosales is also happy to pass along any makeup tips or tricks that can help her clients achieve professional-looking results at home. Dedicated to increasing her professional development, Rosales is considers herself a lifelong learner when it comes to her improving her skills. Boasting an impressive list of credentials and certifications, Rosales is committed to bringing her clients the most up-to-date looks, techniques, and beauty services.

Customers are appreciative of the services Makeup Artistry by Tracie provides, often offering referrals and providing customer endorsements and testimonials. Using her professional expertise, Rosales is able to be the calm, quiet voice of reason, standing behind her aesthetic choices, even when other professionals are dubious. In one instant, the fresh-faced, natural looks she created not only set the perfect tone for the bridal photo shoot she was hired for, it also brought referrals from the photographer.

“From that point on she began referring her brides and other clients to me saying that I knew what I was doing and that with the right technique you could achieve an amazing look, without being overly done, and still have beautiful pictures,” Rosales said. Landing clients from individuals to corporations – including Google – and working for magazines like Brides and Wedding of Northern Virginia and Winery Weddings, which both chose Rosales to craft their cover looks, Rosales has been named to the Top 40 Under 40: Rising Business and Community Leaders for Loudon

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Review: Too Faced Jingle All the Way Makeup Set

November 7, 2013 makeupartistrybytracie 2 Comments

Whether you are thinking of a holiday gift or a little something special for yourself this Too Faced Makeup Set could be a great option for you. I personally was immediately drawn in by the packaging and cleverness. A compact that holds products perfect for a purse and enough that you have a touch-up kit to take on the go. The compact contains: 11 eyeshadows, a blush, a bronze and a Limited Edition iPhone 5 case designed by interior Mary McDonald (and Bravo TV Star).

First the compact and iPhone case, completely sturdy and good looking in person. The other thing that I liked was you can flip the makeup around and clip it in backwards so that it stays protected in a purse or makeup bag.

The makeup of course is great quality and the palette contains eye shadows that will work for any skin tone as well as take a day look to an evening look. For me the shade of the bronzer is a shade that if I use lightly could double as a powder for a quick on the go touch up.

Overall for $25 it is a great gift for a glamour girl and fun to have! Keep in mind this is a Holliday Limited Edition gift, so it is out now until it sells out.

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