Gail

I have always been passionate about makeup, skincare and all things pretty to us girls. Creating Faces Beautiful has been a lifetime of work in progress. Like many women, life tends to complicate achieving my goals, but notwithstanding career changes, marriage, and raising children I continued to follow my passion. Today, I am affectionately known as the woman that helps all women look and feel just a little prettier. I have built a business of perfecting beauty for women. Stop in and see Faces Beautiful whether in Connecticut or On-Line. It’s the place to "feel prettier".

We provide great services, products and advice on your skincare, your makeup, your hair, your eyebrows and fabulous jewelry. I try every product before I decide to share it with you. Really, I do. The only products that you’ll see in our store are products that I personally believe in. And, so read my blogs and see what fabulous little tidbits of information that I discovered and then you’ll be in the know too! www.FacesBeautiful.com or in our Westport, Connecticut Studio.

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Monday, May 28, 2012

NEW CELEBRITY BEAUTY SUMMER MUST HAVES




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Faces Beautiful Brush on Liquid Mineral MakeUp Foundation
Celebrities are absolutely loving the new first-ever Brush on Liquid Mineral MakeUp Foundation from FACES BEAUTIFUL (www.facesbeautiful.com). Award winning film and TV actress, Katheryn Winnick (Love and Other Drugs, The Killers, Stand Up Guys, Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles, Black Marks, CSI, Law & Order, etc.) is one of many celebrities becoming now a huge fan of the new beauty product. The liquid mineral foundationis hyperallergenic, water resistant and lasts all day with natural looking –yet ample coverage. The (All in one) revolutionary makeup product has a built in primer, an attached synthetic brush that doesn’t need to be replaced or cleaned, skin tone matching color in just 3 shades to all skin types, additional use as a concealer and finishes with an air brush finish (no additional setting powder necessary to apply afterwards).
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Katheryn Winnick
Katheryn Winnick has the new foundation in the shade, “Healthy Nude” and loves how perfectly it blends directly with her skin tone, has a built in primer and lasts all day without the need to add powder. It’s perfect for long days on set or red carpet appearances and great for being on the go, traveling, or unexpected paparazzi. (www.facesbeautiful.com)
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Faces Beautiful full line of Exclusive Makeup
FACES Beautiful is a full line of lip glosses, eyeshadows, foundations, mineral makeup, mascaras, eyeliners, blushes and makeup tools formulated and designed by Gail Sagel, available exclusively at theFACES Beautiful studio and at www.facesbeautiful.com.
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Faces Beautiful Skincare Line
Naturally, FACES Beautiful has one of the finest skin care lines for every skin type and skin problem.
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Faces Beautiful Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup
Retail Price: $29.95
FACES Beautiful is pleased to introduce its newest mineral makeup the Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup! Designed with a revolutionary skin-matching technology, the foundation is available in two gorgeous shades, Healthy Nude and Radiant Beige.  The innovative, no mess “brush-on” applicator makes it so easy to apply and ensures that you’re spreading the liquid foundation properly. No fingers or sponges needed. The air-tight tube with its attached brush makes it convenient to carry and gives you a water-resistant, all-day finish. With the most recent launch of the unique 3-in-1 mineral based “Brush On” Liquid Makeup, the easy to use and affordable product gives women the ability to enhance their skin with coverage that lasts all day.  In 3 shades reflecting all skin tones, this liquid makeup is featured in Radiant Beige, Healthy Nude, and Sun Glow.
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Founded by professional makeup artist and beauty expert Gail SagelFACES BEAUTIFUL(www.facesbeautiful.com) is a unique retail brand that offers professional hair, beauty and a mineral based makeup line as well as an online beauty retail shop, which offers cosmetics and skin care brands.  As a professional makeup artist and beauty expert, Gail created FACES BEAUTIFUL to provide real women with affordable yet quality beauty services and products that are easy to apply and universally flattering.  She has worked with several socialites and celebrities such as Michael Boulton and Katheryn Winnick.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Hiding in the Shadow


While I think it’s clear I’m a big supporter of working your best feature and never shying away from a little risk in your look, sometimes hiding in the shadows can be just as fun. Life & Style Weekly features January Jones as their Beauty of the Week http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2012/04/life-and-style-best-beauty-of-the-week-january-jones.html sporting winged out, wait for it, eye shadow rather than the typical liner. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve written many a’ blogs about the beauty that is winged out liner however, this concept allows for a hint of smoke rather than the usual defined line. January Jones puts her own spin on it by swiping the shade of lavender underneath her eye as well.
            I looked to Giselle’s Wild Flower 8 Stack Eye Shadow http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/753843300120.htm now listed for the amazing price of just $31. 50. The shades of purples and pinks in the collection are so complimentary to each other and perfect for achieving Jones’ look. Try to avoid the flashback to elementary school, it is in fact okay to combine purple and pink past the age of eight. I started with the lavender shade and topped it with the baby pink for the perfect color. Remember to leave the rest of the eye naked so it doesn’t end up looking like a smokey eye of pastels.
            Finally, finish the look with a berry shade of lipstick. I used Faces Beautiful Lipstick in Loveable http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/facesbeautiful-lipstick.htm?1=1&CartID=0 to give my lips that kissable pout. Have fun trying the look! 

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Gail Sagel Acknowledged by: Bella Magazine

In the upcoming July/Aug issue, One of my tips will be included in Bella Magazine. The tip is about how mineral makeup is a great way to avoid a summer makeup meltdown. Pick up the Upcoming issue. 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

A Rose Gold Glow


This season had brought in an abundance of rose gold watches, jewelry, and other accessories. But now it’s time to branch out and try the trend through our makeup. Some women like to be dripping in diamonds but radiating in a rose gold glow sounds like just as much fun. The May 2012 issue of Glamour Magazine (page 283) features an article on the power of spring fragrances. Unfortunately for the writer of this topic, I wasn’t at all focused on the perfume end but rather on the shimmery, mystical feel of the makeup.
As soon as I saw the beachy, almost wet look of the makeup, I instantly knew the perfect products to use would be Vincent Longo’s Liquid Eye Shadow. I coated the lid with the Silky Orange shade http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/658106523031.htm followed by a streak of the Bronze Shell http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/vl-liquideyeshadow.htm to really achieve that gradual shift in pigment. Finally, I used the Sweet Magenta http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/658106523086.htm as the highlight reaching all the way up under my brow bone. The three colors melded together like sherbet which is actually making me want to eat some while I lounge on a beach somewhere. Ok, focus!
Finally, I wanted to get that perfect sun-kissed glow on my upper cheekbones so after using my Faces Beautiful Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup http://www.facesbeautiful.com/liquid-mineral-makeup-p/facesbeautiful-brush-on-lig.htm I dabbed on the Faces Beautiful Gia Mineral Blush http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/36001002.htm. The shades of baby pinks and tan lay perfectly over the flawless complexion the mineral makeup provides. Enjoy trying the look! 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Oh Girl, You Bangin’!


Now although it can be a little offensive, whenever we hear the phrase “You’re banging” from the opposite sex, we most likely smile a bit to ourselves. However, we’re not referring to the pickup line today girls, instead we’re focusing on the hairdo. One of the biggest celebrity trends is the easy, breezy bang. Nicole Richie does it perfectly in this week’s UsWeekly issue http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/pictures/hot-spring-celebrity-hairstyles-2012283/21564. I especially love the look done with somewhat kinky, undone waves throughout the rest of the hair. Another tip is to use a flat paddle brush when blowing our your bangs so it’s to avoid the 80’s cylinder look.
I always felt like bangs have a kind of retro-look to them. Now let’s be clear, this isn’t to advise you to pour as much blue eye shadow on yourself as possible and hit your lips with some neon fuchsia color (although the two looks separately could be fierce!) I’m absolutely loving the lavender look on nearly all skin tones for Spring and the Faces Beautiful Mineral Makeup Signature Quad in Enchanted http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001052.htm is a gorgeous option. You can opt to the darkest or second to darkest shade on the overall lid. Usually, I like to use the second darkest to go for a more ethereal, softer look. Follow that with the baby pink shade and finally use the pale gray as your highlight. If you want to enhance the look for evening, take a little of the darkest color and apply it to the crease in the eye. Wing the pigment out a little and you’ve got an instant intensified look.
Keep the lips pouty and doll-like using Faces Beautiful Peony Mineral Gloss  http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001036.htm. I mostly love the amount of gloss the tube provides you with, I feel like I’m never going to run out! Enjoy the look ladies! 

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Orange, Clementine, and Tangerine Lips!


With the seasons changing comes a lot of great things including fresh fruit! It’s a great snack, it’s healthy, quick and easy to grab. Okay, blah blah blah, let’s talk makeup now! It appears almost all makeup companies have used this year’s produce as inspiration in their spring lines. Lucky for us women, this means brighter and bolder lips that compliment any and all skin tones. In the April issue of InStyle (page 265) the magazine displays countless beauties featuring the popping pouts.
            I love the touch of orange in a tangerine shade so I use Becca’s Alina Lip Tint http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/9331137008883.htm which I think is a beautiful shade for any Mediterranean color skintones. I especially like to use a gloss when I have on bright shades of lipstick. I think a beautiful peachy gloss compliments the shade of lipstick so well. Faces Beautiful Pink Orchid Mineral Gloss  http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001039.htm is such a beautiful color and comes with so much in the container, it lasts a really long time. I like to keep the rest of my look simple but it’s crucial to ensure the only redness on my face, is happening on my lips. To get that perfect, even glow, I always have to use my Faces Beautiful Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup http://www.facesbeautiful.com/liquid-mineral-makeup-p/facesbeautiful-brush-on-lig.htm so guarantee a perfect glow. Enjoy trying to new look! 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Turning Up the Heat With Emerald Green

One of Spring’s hottest treads are teardrop, emerald earrings. Featured in this month’s In Style Magazine (page 164) are a slew of celebrities all working the look. Now, they say there is a distinction between women who are “ugly” criers and those who are “pretty” criers. The best thing about this trend is the teardrop look works on everyone beautifully! However, with such a statement piece of jewelry, it’s crucial to balance your makeup evenly.
I think Taylor Swift accomplished the look flawlessly with her light smokey eye and peach-skinned glow. I love using the Faces Beautiful Mineral Makeup Signature Shadow Quad in Muse http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001004.htm. The quad accumulated all the shades for a smokey eye in one, compact container and you can’t beat the price! I used the charcoal and silver color for this look and first coated my lid in the darker charcoal shade. Feel free to use the black to accentuate the crease of your eye, but I wanted a softer smoke effect for this look. I used the silver as my highlight under my brow and swiped it under my eye as well. The mascara of this look is very important as well. You want to use the most at the end of your lashes and wing them out so your longest lashes are on the end flaring out. The perfect mascara to use is Faces Beautiful SuperWear Mascara http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001012.htm. It lasts the entire night out and if you happen to break the cardinal rule of always washing off your makeup at night, the up-side is your guaranteed to wake up still looking hot.
            Don’t forget to highlight your cheekbones with a touch of bronzer. Vincent Longo’s Beauty Skin Face and Body Bronzer http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/658106103516.htm is one of my favorite multi-talented products. Use it on your cheeks, neck, or anywhere else the sun would naturally hit your body. I loved the natural and girly pink of Taylor Swift’s lips so I used Vincent Longo’s Indie Rose Lipstick http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/658106505723.htm to complete the look. Enjoy! 

Friday, April 6, 2012

Beach Chic Makeup


My favorite season is quickly approaching and with it comes my favorite makeup look. Nothing goes better with beachy waves, and a sun-kissed glow than dewy, natural makeup. For those who hate the beach because the wind messes up their hair, or avoid the ocean because you don’t want your lashes to fall off, please ignore this blog because it’s clearly not for you. Now, for all the real women out there, here a few quick and easy steps toward that beautiful beachy glow using just a few products.
I love the effect our Faces Beautiful Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup http://www.facesbeautiful.com/liquid-mineral-makeup-p/facesbeautiful-brush-on-lig.htm has on my evening my skin and giving me the perfect enhancing color. What I added for this beach look was the new Nars Illuminator in Orgasm http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/multi-use/illuminator/orgasm. I used the product as a highlight on my upper cheekbones and on the highest part of my eyelid. I used the Becca Beach Tint in Peach http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/9331137001310.htm on the rest of my eye. The delicate shimmer is perfect for accomplishing that summer shine. Finish the look by swiping on the Faces Beautiful Peony Mineral Gloss http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001036.htm and get ready for the sun! 

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Business on the Top, Party on the Bottom


Don’t panic, this blog is in no way a how-to on how to achieve the perfect mullet. Thankfully, our eyes will be saved from ever seeing that again unless of course you accidentally stumble into a biker’s bar of some sort. Instead, I’m replicating a look from Maybelline’s mascara ad in the March 2012 Issue of People: Style Watch (page149). The look features a subtle, soft use of bronzes and golds on the lid, while a pop of lime green runs underneath the eye. This is such an interesting twist and a perfect solution for those who may not be ready for a full, pop-of-color eye.
I use the Faces Beautiful Mineral Makeup Signature Shadow Quad in Nouveau http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001007.htm for my eye shadow. I don’t use the shade of green for this look but it’s a great color to have in my makeup bag. I use the darkest shade of brown only in the crease of my eye so it doesn’t become to overwhelming and heavy. I use the orangy, bronze color on my lid and highlight with the lightest shade of tan. Don’t forget that if you always like to prime your eyes first, you can just swipe on my favorite Faces Beautiful Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup http://www.facesbeautiful.com/liquid-mineral-makeup-p/facesbeautiful-brush-on-lig.htm  and it serves the same purpose!
Now for the fun part, I like using the bright shades from Giselle’s 8 Stack Contradiction Shadows http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/753843300128.htm in the brilliant green. Using a narrow brush and dampening the tip for the best color payoff, dip the brush in the shadow and tap out any fallout. Swipe the pigment from the inner corner of your eye to the outer in a thin line staying close to your waterline. This look especially looks fierce with winged out eye liner but still, keep the pop of color under your eye within the span of your eye. Finish off with mascara and your ready to turn some heads!