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Fun In The Sun: Summer Skin Care Tips

July 15, 2011 By Victoria 1 Comment

It’s summer time, that means time for mosquito bites and sunburns. I have great news, it doesn’t have to be so! Check out my DOs and DON’Ts for healthy summer skin:

DON’T Pull a sunburned Kim Kardashian

DO Shield and Protect

My favorite sunblock comes from Neutrogena. I love their products with “Helioplex” technology which guards your skin against both UVA and UVB Rays. Did you know that UVB Rays can penetrate your car’s windshield? Not only does this product protect you from getting a nasty sunburn, it can help safe guard your skin against harmful Cancer causing rays. Call me crazy but I’m in love with their Age Shield Face 110 SPF. Yep, 110 SPF. My face is as pale as a porcelain doll, but it’s sun-spot and sunburn-free!

DON’T Itch Mosquito Bites

It’s inevitable to get bit every now and again, even with bug spray. Number one rule, don’t itch!

DO Treat Bites

Treat bites by cooling the skin with an ice pack. If the pain or itching persists, try a topical soothing ointment like Burt’s Bees Bug Bite Relief

Have fun in the sun, but be safe!

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

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Winter Pale Skin: Check out Bare Escentuals Faux Tan

November 9, 2010 By KSMakeupDesign Leave a Comment

Anyone who is interested in health AND beauty probably struggles with the same dilemma I do with having sun-kissed skin– protection and preservation one’s skin. Having sworn off tanning beds and onto moisturizers with SPF, I have since been on the quest for the perfect sunless tanner.

There are TONS of three step kits out there offering fabulous results usually ranging from the $75-$125 range, which doesn’t seem too bad for 8 oz bottles, except when you consider how much product is necessary for each application and how long each application lasts. Then there is spray tanning which is fabulous for events, but not really affordable at $20-$45 a pop, lasting under a week without extending products which are not included. Plus you have to factor in the evening of being shiny and avoiding sweating which spray tans require.

I wanted to find the perfect sunless tanner that wouldn’t break the bank, look orange with a reasonable smell. After trying a lot of different products I found one produced by one of my favorite, most-trusted brands: Bare Escentuals Faux Tan is by far the best sunless tanner I have yet to come across. At $22 for 4.5 oz, it’s very affordable. The product is brown but has a green base which helps to avoid the radioactive orange skin that often happens with sunless tanners. The second best part about Faux Tan is the lack of strong tanner smell. It has no trace of of the DHA smell despite it being the second most prevalent chemical in the product. Faux Tan smells sweet from the Almond Oil included in the formula.

Because of the lack of smell, I can use this product in the morning after showering with an exfoliant (any scrub or loofah will do). My suggestion is to put heavy cream on knees, bottoms of feet and elbows before applying. A little goes a long way with Faux Tan. Put on some cheap coloring gloves, start at the bottom, and work your way up working in circular motions being sure to blend. It takes very little time to dry. I can usually dress by the time I’m done with my hair and makeup. Faux Tan blends well. The brown color makes it easy to see where you’ve put it. Make sure all streaks are worked out.

All in all, Faux Tan is a fabulous product that I would recommend to anyone wanting a little color this winter.

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VIDEO: Skin Care In A Pro Makeup Kit

November 8, 2010 By JESmakeup 1 Comment

Here is my skincare bag for my pro kit! It doesn’t matter if I am doing a bride or a fashion show SKINCARE is really important! It is the base of all beauty!! Making sure the skin is ready for all colour products makes the process so much easier! Here are the items in my kit!

~JES
I’m a self taught Makeup Artist! I believe that if you love something, you WILL find a way for it to be part of your Life!! I love to share everything that I have learned, and do on Youtube!

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Beauty Around The Web: September 26, 2010

September 26, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

September is brimming with beauty! From fall flowers to fashion, it’s an exciting time of year. We’ve been focused this week on the season’s latest makeup, nail colors, and hair care, among a few other obsessions. Take our beauty tour to see our latest loves.

Sabrina demonstrated why the perfectly named Stellar Pink in Rouge Volupté Perle has become an overnight sensation. Visit The Beauty Look Book to find out why you need the star of YSL’s show.

Charlestongirl got her hands on four of the new Uptown Mauve Rouge d’Armani lipsticks from Giorgio Armani Beauty. Check out Best Things in Beauty to see why there should be a creamy, long-lasting lovely in your makeup bag.

Gaia discovered the wonders of Laura Mercier’s fab Eye Liner in Black Ebony and provided some great application assistance at The Non-Blonde.

Anne is an admitted nail polish “fiend.” She told us why Dazzle Dry is the Energizer Bunny of nail polishes at BeautyXposé.

Kelly modeled the Fall/Winter Collection of the Fusion of Color Natural Collection at Gouldylox Reviews. She showed us how to look like ourselves, only better.

Kari always has a Pantene product in her shower. She recently tried Professional Level Damage Repair Ampoule Treatment for Medium Thick Hair, and even though her hair isn’t particularly thick, she liked it! Find out why at Fab over Forty.

Ever wonder how those airbrush foundation products really work? Self-proclaimed klutz Lisa told us how she fell in love with the Luminess Air Brush Pro System at The Beauty Info Zone Blog. We’ll be watching to see how long it takes her to repossess it from Marcia.

Did you watch Episode 1 of Flawless Faces for All Races last week? Vicki posted Episode 2 this week at Makeup Artist Backstage . All of us can learn tips and techniques by watching pro artist Vicki make women gorgeous!

Burberry Beauty’s Rosewood Eyeshadow has become a blogger darling. Find out why from Elvira at Pink Sith.

Product Girl Carla celebrated her five-year blogging anniversary this week. Congratulations, Carla! Ever wondered what a beauty addict’s home looks like? Head over to see her true confessions.

We hope you have a great weekend. Do something nice for yourself!

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Flawless Faces For All Races: Episode 1

September 13, 2010 By Victoria 6 Comments

Introducing the premiere webisode of Flawless Faces For All Races with expert makeup advice by me, Victoria Stiles, for an easy makeup application you can do at home! I am pleased to share with you the first episode of 6, a weekly series on Makeup Artist Backstage, sponsored by Cover FX, Cargo Cosmetics, and Sigma Beauty, and filmed and edited by Portlight Productions.

If you have any questions about techniques or products, please leave them in the comments section of this post and I will be happy to answer them! Check out the quick link shopping list below to view all products used in this video.

EPISODE 1: FLAWLESS FACES PRODUCT LIST AND LINKS

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

Clearprep FX Matte Foundation Primer and Anti-Acne Treatment

Cover FX Eye Prep

Cover FX Camouflage Concealer Light

Cover FX The Big Cover Up Kit M

Sigma Beauty Brush F60 (Foundation)

Sigma Beauty Brush F70 (Concealer)

Sigma Beauty Brush F15 (Powder)

Cargo Cosmetics Essential Palette Dark Neutral

Sigma Beauty Angle Brush E65 (Brows and Liner)

Cargo Eyelighter

Sigma Beauty Brush E25 (Lid)
Sigma Beauty Brush E45 (Crease and Contour)

Cargo Cosmetics High Pigment Pencil Black

Shu Uemura Lash Curler

Cargo Blu Ray Mascara

Cargo Contour Palette Malibu

Sigma Beauty Brush F40 (Contour)
Sigma Beauty Brush F05 (Cheek)
Sigma Beauty Large Fluff Brush (Highlight)

Cargo Reverse Lip Liner Light
Cargo Big Sur Lip Gloss

Sigma Beauty Brush L05 (Lip)

Special Offer From Sigma Beauty

Use promotional code: PREMIUM to receive $20.00 off the Sigma Premium Professional Brush Kit.

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Beauty Around The Web: September 4, 2010

September 4, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

It’s time to wear all of our fall makeup! OK, most of us cheated. The makeup introductions for fall are exquisite. How could a self-respecting beauty blogger wait for an arbitrary date like Labor Day? There used to be a rule that we couldn’t wear white after Labor Day! Write in if you still follow it.

Here’s a spin around our favorite beauty blogs to introduce fall – in all of its splendor – and remind us that the best summer favorites are seasonless.

Kari kicked off our fall theme with Five Products for Transitioning to Fall. Head over to Fab over Forty to find her recommendations. How many do you have in your beauty wardrobe?

Gaia took a short break from gorgeous new fall colors (and her incomparable fragrance reviews) to write about a concealer she loves. Gaia knows that we need to prepare our complexions for our beautiful new makeup. She shared her application tips at The Non-Blonde. While you’re there, read about “naked lashes.” Does this fall-winter trend have legs…or eyes?

Anne is celebrating fall beauty with Shiseido! Check out BeautyXposé for a fab feature on Shiseido’s stunning fall collection from Dick Page. Who could resist those eye shadows?

Dolce & Gabbana’s makeup is hard to find. See what Sabrina selected (with help from Nikki at Saks Houston) from the fall collection at The Beauty Look Book. Don’t you love it when you find a great phone friend to help you select the perfect shades? You have to stop by to see Sabrina’s selections.

Charlestongirl wrote a love letter to Edward Bess at Best Things in Beauty. Edward creates makeup with a sense of place, and his irresistible fall colors for cheeks are inspired – and inspiring.

Kelly has been showing us the best of summer at Gouldylox Reviews. Both of her favorite discoveries for cheeks will take you right into fall! See if you can read about H2 Glow Natural Highlighter Cream without placing an order.

M∙A∙C’s new Fabulous Felines Collection for fall has been a blogger darling for weeks, particularly among cat lovers. Get the full scoop on the Superslick Liquid Eye Liners from Marcia at Beauty Info Zone Blog.

Super-shopper Laurie at Product Girl found a darling Clinique gift with purchase at Bloomingdale’s. Clinique has some great looks for fall, including new shades of Vitamin C Lip Smoothies. Why not get a gift when you pick up your favorites? The GWP includes an Allure favorite paring for fall – pink and chocolate.

How are we going to organize all our new purchases? Our pro, Vicki, let us in on her new “secret” at Makeup Artist Backstage.

It’s summer; it’s fall. Enjoy both seasons while you can!

Happy Labor Day weekend! We hope you have a fabulous holiday.

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Weekend Beauty Roundup August 27, 2010

August 27, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

It’s that time again! End of the week round up of fabulous beauty around the web!

Charlestongirl of Best Things in Beauty is a lover of all things Bobbi Brown. Last week she was fortunate enough to attend a Bobbi Brown Master Class. She’s sharing the latest beauty tips she learned and see the newest in Bobbi products, too!

Tragedy struck the fashion world this spring with the news of Alexander McQueen’s death. Butter London nail polish pays homage to him with their new shade All Hail McQueen. Gaia from The Non-Blonde shares her thoughts on this honorary shade.

Are you ready for the Emmy’s this weekend? Anne from BeautyXposé is giving us easy to use at-home tips on how to get a gorgeous white smile, just like the ones we’ll see on the Emmy’s red carpet.

Do you want to make your pores and fine lines disappear? We all want that flawless face before applying makeup and Kelly from Gouldylox Reviews shares with us a Jouer product that gives her that flawless look.

We love products that give us a flawless face, but sometimes we need to learn how to use the products to get the look we want. Makeup artist Victoria Stiles will be doing “Flawless Faces Web Series”. See Makeup Artist Backstage to learn about the series.

What are some of the hot color trends this fall? Purple is one of them, and Kari from Fabulous Over Forty shares with us some of her favorite purple beauty products. Could there be a purple in your future?

The economy may be putting us in a grey mood, but Sabrina from The Beauty Look Book shows us all things beautiful in grey. From nail polish to handbags and everything in between, there’s a grey you may fall in love with!

Sadly, there have been times when we’ve all overdone it in the sun. Carla from Product Girl tested a Caudalie product for her sunburn. Did she get the relief she needed?

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Weekend Beauty Roundup – August 20, 2010

August 20, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

Beauty companies are dazzling us with new makeup introductions, effective skin care, fabulous fragrances, and new shades for our nails – all kinds of temptations to spend money to be gorgeous! Check out the must-haves that made us swoon this week.

Chanel can make your heart race. Kari’s pulse quickened when she saw the Inimitable Intense display of new Chanel eye shadows and mascaras. You should visit Fab over Forty before you leave home. A trip to the Chanel counter may be in your future.

Gaia used the term “perfect” to describe Edward Bess Forever Yours Ultra Sleek Lipstick. If you want to see how “perfect” looks, head over to The Non-Blonde. Of the 13 shades available, she was able to limit herself to just four. Such willpower! It’s also noteworthy that she found a jasmine she likes!

Sabrina at The Beauty Look Book is another Edward Bess fan. You’ll want to see her complete review, along with lots of photos, of his Compact Rouge.

Kelly has a new lip addiction. Tom Pecheux is shaking up Estée Lauder. He rocked Kelly with the new Pure Color Gloss. She modeled her lovely shade selections at Gouldylox Reviews.

Charlestongirl is already in the holiday spirit, thanks to Shiseido! The Makeup 2010 Holiday Collection Essential Elegance Palette, created by Dick Page, left her gushing at Best Things in Beauty.

At Beauty Xposé, it was all about REN Replenishing Treatment Mists (and darling flats for fall). Find out why Pamela has been obsessed, spritzing with glee.

Let’s not forget our hands! Laurie at Product Girl gave us a peek at Essie’s Fall 2010 collection, nail colors to complement the season’s fashion trends.

While we’re on the subject of hands, Marcia and Lisa featured an interview with Ellen Sirot, a world-famous hand model! If you visit Beauty Info Zone Blog, you’ll find a special discount on Ellen’s Hand Perfection products to keep your hands in tip-top shape.

To end our tour on an upbeat, jazzy note, head over to Makeup Artist Backstage and watch the short video on Washington’s style setters (“housewives” and party crashers aren’t DC’s only claim to fame). Victoria worked to beautify this year’s shoot.

You’ll want to drop in on our beauty blogger friends every day over the next few weeks. The beauty world is hopping!

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Gottex at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week: Welcome Summer With A New Look

June 21, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

Backstage beauty at Gottex during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010. Black rimmed liner, glowing skin, and pale lips dominated the runway and complimented the elegant swimwear design. M.A.C. Cosmetics used exclusively for the makeup look.

Check out this behind-the-scenes video:

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Weekend Roundup – June 18

June 18, 2010 By Victoria 4 Comments

Sample, blend, brush, pat, spritz, swatch, critique, and photograph – our beauty blogging friends do it every week to bring you fab features! Here’s this week’s recommended reading.

Gaia shared her current – and eclectic – perfume lists at The Non-Blonde: Most Recently Worn, Top of Her Wishlist, and more. Find out what’s on her mind – and body.

Kari showed us that even gorgeous celebrities can have “bad look days.” Some of the photos are a hoot! Once you read Celebrity Makeup Gone Bad at Fab over Forty, you won’t feel so klutzy when you have a less-than-perfect day.

Be sure to check out my tips for melt-proofing your makeup with Anne at Beauty Xpose. I also recommended products for budge-proof glamour. It’s a must-read as the weather heats up.

Kelly found the holy grail for lashes, and she spilled her secret at Gouldylox Reviews. Enough said – go read!

Charlestongirl is smitten with Perricone MD’s new Cold Plasma Eye. Find out why she loves it (and why you may need it too) at Best Things in Beauty.

Marcia from Beauty Info Zone wrote a guest post at Prime Beauty. Cindy calls Marcia the “foundation queen,” so you’ll want to know why Marcia loves AeroMinerale Makeup Mist.

All week, Product Girl has been giving us a look at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty specials. If you haven’t been to the store to see and pre-order these amazing value sets, you need to check them out now before they sell out. Nordstrom’s limited editions are always hot tickets.

Bobbi Brown’s Sheer Color Cheek Tint is a beauty blogger favorite. Jennifer reminded us all why we love it. Head over to Beauty in Real Life to find out why you need at least one of these portable perk-me-up sticks.

We hope you can kick back and enjoy your weekend with us!

Please don’t forget to enter my fabulous Sigma Brush giveaway contest underway at Makeup Artist Backstage . In the world of makeup artistry, brushes are the center of the galaxy! Wouldn’t you like to enter to win two amazing sets of brushes? They come with my stamp of approval!

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