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ORIGINAL PUBLICATION JULY 5, 2015 www.TheLVGuide.com A common question that readers have been asking is how to apply foundation without it looking “cakey.” With so many brands and products on the market today, it can be challenging to choose and use the right foundation properly. Here are some tips to get you on the right track. CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOUNDATIONYou should not purchase foundation based on your skin type, but rather based on the type of finish that you want. I like to achieve a fresh and luminous complexion for my clients, so I work with foundations with a silicone base and medium coverage. Foundations with silicone have smoothing capabilities that blur imperfections, create a healthy sheen, and blend seamlessly into the skin. Try Make Up For Ever HD Foundation, Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder, or Maybelline Fit Me. As an aside, you really do not need to use a primer if you are using good products. Instead, save that money for a good moisturizer that you can use both day and night, like Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream or Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. MATCHMAKINGA proper foundation match evaluates the entire face, décolleté, and arms. Do not the base the match…The Foundation Breakdown

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION JUNE 22, 2015 TheLVGuide.com It’s almost impossible to walk into a cosmetic area or open a magazine without seeing a contouring palette or tutorial this season. I think it’s safe to say that we can probably thank a certain family for this Kontour Kraze, but in reality, most makeup artists do not do the drastic type of contouring that has become an internet frenzy. It isn’t necessary to add this to your daily beauty routine, but it is a great trick to have in your back pocket for special days and nights. As with all trends, there is a way to incorporate contouring in a gentle and subtle way without investing in every palette and paintbox. Here are some tips on how to try contouring in a way that will look great in your everyday life: 1. Use 3 foundation colors. After putting on a light layer of your base foundation, use a bit of foundation one or two shades lighter on the bridge of your nose, on your cheekbones, chin, and forehead. In the same way, use a few drops of foundation a shade deeper under your cheekbones, on your jawline to your neck, and near your…The Contour Craze

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION May 29, 2015 www.TheLVGuide My recent visit to London and the sweet new addition at Buckingham Palace has rekindled my interest in the long held British standard of beauty, The English Rose. Fresh, natural, healthy skin is always a goal in my work, so I was sure to pick up some new products on my travels to help me achieve that glow for my clients. I visited the Charlotte Tilbury counter at Selfridges to try what is quickly becoming one of the most sought after luxury cosmetics brands. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous, and the English Rose meets Rock and Roll sensibility gives the line an elegant edge and has quickly become a favourite in my kit. Because I wanted to focus on glowing skin, my first pick was Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. It’s a lovely whipped moisturizer that rejuvenates and prepares the skin to receive makeup. I then chose Wonderglow, which wakes up the skin and delivers the most subtle sheen. The Film Star Bronze & Glow completes the look of perfect skin with a subtle champagne highlight and a true sunkissed bronze–not to mention being housed in what is arguably the most beautiful compact in department…English Rose Beauty