Hi all!
I am excited to announce that Jennifer Ballard Makeup Artistry is the chosen airbrush makeup artist for the Vaz Beauty event taking place in Hartford this coming Wednesday from 5-10 pm. Hope you can all make it there!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
New fave discount makeup site
www.beautyticket.com
This site is GREAT! Good quality, branded names for makeup and hair ... and they're all on sale with big discounts. Check it out.
This site is GREAT! Good quality, branded names for makeup and hair ... and they're all on sale with big discounts. Check it out.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Too Faced cosmetics sale and discount code until 12/09
Awesome deal!
Just visited the Too Faced website and found this coupon code. Incredible prices right now!
Enter coupon code: tfglam
20% discount valid through 12/2/2009. One use per customer. Currently having 75% off sale.
Just visited the Too Faced website and found this coupon code. Incredible prices right now!
Enter coupon code: tfglam
20% discount valid through 12/2/2009. One use per customer. Currently having 75% off sale.
Lipstick as blush tip
Lipstick As Blush
If you're looking tired or just want your blush to last longer, a cheap way to do that is to dot your fave lipstick on the apples of your cheeks and blend, the same way you would with a cream or mousse blush. If it goes on too heavy, use a tissue to rub away some or blend a light dot of foundation over the lipstick.
If you’re using a lip stain, you can do the same thing. Apply moisturizer first to help the lip stain glide on more easily.
I use this trick to make blush last longer. After you apply the lipstick to the cheeks, add powder blush over it (if you have it with you) and then dust translucent powder over top. Your blush will last much longer, and you'll have a glow as though you are lit from within...or look like you just ran a mile.
If you're looking tired or just want your blush to last longer, a cheap way to do that is to dot your fave lipstick on the apples of your cheeks and blend, the same way you would with a cream or mousse blush. If it goes on too heavy, use a tissue to rub away some or blend a light dot of foundation over the lipstick.
If you’re using a lip stain, you can do the same thing. Apply moisturizer first to help the lip stain glide on more easily.
I use this trick to make blush last longer. After you apply the lipstick to the cheeks, add powder blush over it (if you have it with you) and then dust translucent powder over top. Your blush will last much longer, and you'll have a glow as though you are lit from within...or look like you just ran a mile.
How to make lipstick last
Exfoliate your lips: 1. You can use an exfoliating lip scrub or just a washcloth or toothbrush. Rub lightly to wipe away dead skin cells and improve circulation, but don’t irritate the sensitive skin or cause chafing.
Apply lip liner: 2. Apply a shade of lip liner that matches your lip color. First, go around the outer edge of your lip line (to make lips appear fuller) or just around the inner edge (to minimize large lips). Then, color both lips inside those lines.
Apply lipstick: 3. Apply your favorite lip color, starting from the center and working outward.
Blot: 4. Kiss a tissue. This removes any excess lipstick.
Reapply lipstick: 5. Many people skip this step, but it will make your lipstick last longer. Reapply lipstick carefully to add another layer of color.
Add powder: 6. Apply a thin layer of translucent face powder across your lips with a brush to lock in the lipstick. This creates staying power all day. Wipe off the extra powder with a tissue.
Add gloss for shine: 7. After you apply the powder, you can apply a lip gloss for added shine.
Apply lip liner: 2. Apply a shade of lip liner that matches your lip color. First, go around the outer edge of your lip line (to make lips appear fuller) or just around the inner edge (to minimize large lips). Then, color both lips inside those lines.
Apply lipstick: 3. Apply your favorite lip color, starting from the center and working outward.
Blot: 4. Kiss a tissue. This removes any excess lipstick.
Reapply lipstick: 5. Many people skip this step, but it will make your lipstick last longer. Reapply lipstick carefully to add another layer of color.
Add powder: 6. Apply a thin layer of translucent face powder across your lips with a brush to lock in the lipstick. This creates staying power all day. Wipe off the extra powder with a tissue.
Add gloss for shine: 7. After you apply the powder, you can apply a lip gloss for added shine.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
NEW! WINTER MAKEUP APPLICATION SPECIAL 2010
To address the current state of the economy, I would like to introduce our
NEW! WINTER SPECIAL 2010.
When you book your event to take place between November and April, Jennifer Ballard Makeup Artistry will take $25.00 off the bride's makeup. Hope this helps!
NEW! WINTER SPECIAL 2010.
When you book your event to take place between November and April, Jennifer Ballard Makeup Artistry will take $25.00 off the bride's makeup. Hope this helps!
Monday, September 28, 2009
TOP 5 REASONS CLIENTS HIRE A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST
• Avoid the "face one color, neck a different color" issue.
An experienced and trained professional makeup artist will utilize techniques learned in workshops and classes and not allow this to happen.
• Not all foundations are designed the same.
Professional formulations do differ from those sold to consumers.Titanium Dioxide and SPF are in most makeup today (including mineral makeup)...this can result in a ghostly looking face due to the flash on most cameras.
• Don’t pay your photographer extra for retouching!
A professional makeup artist knows the types and shades of makeup that will photograph best. So use our knowledge to your advantage. Save money by avoiding this additional cost with your photographer… hire a professional makeup artist so you can feel confident that you look your best in photos from the beginning.
• You probably won’t have all the tools necessary to get the look you want to achieve. Hiring a professional makeup artist is a fraction of the cost of purchasing all the products yourself. Professional Makeup Artists invest heavily in the best of everything-from brushes to brands. Many cosmetics are only available to artists that can make or break your look. Trade secrets ensure your look is polished, flawless and lasts as long as you need it to.
• Be aware that many self-proclaimed "makeup artists" may not tell you that their real job is to SELL you makeup.
This is how they many "makeup artists" make their money. What this means to you is that their focus may be on how much they can sell you, not necessarily on what is best for you. Jennifer Ballard and her assistants will NOT attempt to sell you any makeup. Our only job is to make you feel beautiful and relaxed that day...we will tell you what products we used but will never pressure you to buy anything.
To use the kind words of many of our clients, Jennifer and her team will make you feel the way every woman (or man) is supposed to feel... beautiful, confident, and special.
An experienced and trained professional makeup artist will utilize techniques learned in workshops and classes and not allow this to happen.
• Not all foundations are designed the same.
Professional formulations do differ from those sold to consumers.Titanium Dioxide and SPF are in most makeup today (including mineral makeup)...this can result in a ghostly looking face due to the flash on most cameras.
• Don’t pay your photographer extra for retouching!
A professional makeup artist knows the types and shades of makeup that will photograph best. So use our knowledge to your advantage. Save money by avoiding this additional cost with your photographer… hire a professional makeup artist so you can feel confident that you look your best in photos from the beginning.
• You probably won’t have all the tools necessary to get the look you want to achieve. Hiring a professional makeup artist is a fraction of the cost of purchasing all the products yourself. Professional Makeup Artists invest heavily in the best of everything-from brushes to brands. Many cosmetics are only available to artists that can make or break your look. Trade secrets ensure your look is polished, flawless and lasts as long as you need it to.
• Be aware that many self-proclaimed "makeup artists" may not tell you that their real job is to SELL you makeup.
This is how they many "makeup artists" make their money. What this means to you is that their focus may be on how much they can sell you, not necessarily on what is best for you. Jennifer Ballard and her assistants will NOT attempt to sell you any makeup. Our only job is to make you feel beautiful and relaxed that day...we will tell you what products we used but will never pressure you to buy anything.
To use the kind words of many of our clients, Jennifer and her team will make you feel the way every woman (or man) is supposed to feel... beautiful, confident, and special.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Caution:Nano-containing sunscreens
Here is an interesting article I thought we should all be aware of:
Consumers should be cautious of nano-containing sunscreens, says Friends of the EarthNanoparticles of zinc or titanium do not increase the protective power of a sunscreen and they pose health risks, according to a recent Friends of the Earth report. The environmental group is warning consumers to be cautious when it comes to nano-containing products and calling on the industry and government to instigate pre-market testing. Friends of the Earth’s report details eight reasons why consumers should be wary of nanomaterials in sunscreens as well stating there is no evidence that they improve protection. “Consumers must be aware that nanomaterials are being put into sunscreens with very little evidence about their safety and relative efficacy,” said one of the report authors and Friends of the Earth’s health and environment campaigner Ian Illuminato. A large number of sunscreen products use nanosize particles of the physical UV filters, zinc and titanium. This allows them to spread more easily, giving better coverage without leaving the white film traditionally associated with high SPF products. In addition, according to some suppliers nano-titanium dioxide and -zinc oxide are more effective at blocking UV rays than their larger counterparts. The Friends of the Earth report cites a study in 2007 by the Consumer’s Union that concluded there was no correlation between nanomaterial content and sun protection. This conclusion is in contrast to that of fellow consumer organisation Environmental Working Group which stated back in May that the benefits of nanosize UV filters outweighed their risks. Nanoparticles behave differently According to the recent Friends of the Earth report these risks include the affect their small size has on the particles’ properties, namely their ability to penetrate the skin and the body’s systems. “In the body, nanomaterials have much greater access to vulnerable organs and tissues,” the report claims. Although the report recognizes that studies to date show little, if any, skin penetration, it claims that in damaged skin penetration could be much higher. It also highlights potential dangers for workers involved in the manufacture of nano-containing products as well as the environment. The report calls for government and industry to demand testing and approval of nano-containing products before commercialization, for products containing nanoparticles to be labelled as such and for extra support for research into the impacts of nanoparticles on human health and the environment.
Consumers should be cautious of nano-containing sunscreens, says Friends of the EarthNanoparticles of zinc or titanium do not increase the protective power of a sunscreen and they pose health risks, according to a recent Friends of the Earth report. The environmental group is warning consumers to be cautious when it comes to nano-containing products and calling on the industry and government to instigate pre-market testing. Friends of the Earth’s report details eight reasons why consumers should be wary of nanomaterials in sunscreens as well stating there is no evidence that they improve protection. “Consumers must be aware that nanomaterials are being put into sunscreens with very little evidence about their safety and relative efficacy,” said one of the report authors and Friends of the Earth’s health and environment campaigner Ian Illuminato. A large number of sunscreen products use nanosize particles of the physical UV filters, zinc and titanium. This allows them to spread more easily, giving better coverage without leaving the white film traditionally associated with high SPF products. In addition, according to some suppliers nano-titanium dioxide and -zinc oxide are more effective at blocking UV rays than their larger counterparts. The Friends of the Earth report cites a study in 2007 by the Consumer’s Union that concluded there was no correlation between nanomaterial content and sun protection. This conclusion is in contrast to that of fellow consumer organisation Environmental Working Group which stated back in May that the benefits of nanosize UV filters outweighed their risks. Nanoparticles behave differently According to the recent Friends of the Earth report these risks include the affect their small size has on the particles’ properties, namely their ability to penetrate the skin and the body’s systems. “In the body, nanomaterials have much greater access to vulnerable organs and tissues,” the report claims. Although the report recognizes that studies to date show little, if any, skin penetration, it claims that in damaged skin penetration could be much higher. It also highlights potential dangers for workers involved in the manufacture of nano-containing products as well as the environment. The report calls for government and industry to demand testing and approval of nano-containing products before commercialization, for products containing nanoparticles to be labelled as such and for extra support for research into the impacts of nanoparticles on human health and the environment.
Mineral Makeup Question and Answer
Do you use mineral makeup on your clients?
I do not. I feel that mineral makeup has it's place, but not for photography. I also do not like the way it settles into pores and "peach fuzz" and can look cakey.
Why do minerals have that unnatural 'glowy' sheen ?
A few popular mineral cosmetic lines mix a chemical called bismuth oxychloride into their products. Bismuth oxychloride leaves the products with a highly silky look and feel. Unfortunately, this chemical leaves a strange, undesirable "glowy" look to the skin.
Why do some mineral makeups make my skin itch! Why? The majority of mineral cosmetics use the natural ingredient mentioned above, bismuth oxychloride, in their formulas. Though natural, it is known to make the skin itch.
I do not. I feel that mineral makeup has it's place, but not for photography. I also do not like the way it settles into pores and "peach fuzz" and can look cakey.
Why do minerals have that unnatural 'glowy' sheen ?
A few popular mineral cosmetic lines mix a chemical called bismuth oxychloride into their products. Bismuth oxychloride leaves the products with a highly silky look and feel. Unfortunately, this chemical leaves a strange, undesirable "glowy" look to the skin.
Why do some mineral makeups make my skin itch! Why? The majority of mineral cosmetics use the natural ingredient mentioned above, bismuth oxychloride, in their formulas. Though natural, it is known to make the skin itch.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Temptu at Sephora
The temptu airbrush sold at sephora is for CONSUMERS. It is not designed for, nor is it cost effective for the pro artist and it is NOT intended for that market. (You cannot mix colors with this unit and you are getting a 1/2 ounce of foundation for $45) You can get the same compressor and a gun that is designed to be used for mixing color, tanning, etc directly from Temptu. (www.temptu.com) Sephora is a consumer outlet. And yes some of you use makeup on shoots that comes from sephora, sephora is STILL a consumer outlet!
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