A Sultry Scent To Try!

Hey Ladies! August’s issue of “Harper’s Bazaar” featured an article called “Beautify Diaries” about products successful women of all ages swear by. On page 126, Rita Wilson, Hollywood actress, producer, and singer; age 55, details her must haves. These key beauty items include our own Gail Sagel’s signature scent, Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Eau de Parfum. This feminine yet dark scent is described as a mixture of sultry woods and rich fruit, which help to enhance skin’s natural scent. A new and yet timeless scent worth smelling for yourself!

"Ace Your Base" - Seeking the best foundation...

Hey Everyone! This month’s “Fitness Magazine” featured an article called “Ace Your Base” dedicated to choosing the perfect foundation for your skin type. Foundations can be tricky and it is important to choose something long wearing, convenient, and good for your skin.

For those looking to control shine, "Fitness Magazine" recommends Neutrogena Shine Control Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 20. While low in cost at $12.99, this liquid makeup can be heavy and difficult to apply for beginners. For those looking for a moisturizing foundation, they suggest Shiesido Makeup Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 17 which can be pricey at $45.00 and also take time and patience to apply. And finally for ladies with sensitive skin, mineral based products including Physicians formula Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder ($14) are suggested. While  I agree that mineral makeup is the way to go for sensitive skin, sometimes powders can be too drying and look artificial. 

While they recommended products from some great cosmetic brands, wouldn’t it be easier if everyone could find the best, affordable and convenient product? FACES Beautiful's "Brush-On" Liquid Mineral Makeup is hands down the best match for any of your skincare concerns mentioned above. And, best of all it is a three in one product with an attached brush for applying perfectly each time. It is easy to apply and perfect for anyone looking for convenience and high quality in a foundation. The formula is so unique that your skin will look natural and the texture will actually improve, making it ideal even for sensitive or troublesome skin. The formula comes in three colors designed to blend with most skin tones and is an unbeatable deal at $29.95. 

Welcome Lauren and Welcome Fall...!

Hey everyone, my name is Lauren
 and I’m the newest intern here at FACES Beautiful! I’m the go to girl for make up and hair advice around campus and can’t wait to share the hottest trends with all of you beauties! This fall I’m on a real health kick and decided to start it off by picking up this month’s edition of “Fitness Magazine”. Besides all of the yummy recipes and exercise tips, they had a great spread about fall fashion and upcoming trends. What caught my eye about the striking model on pages 60-65 is her gorgeous smokey eye that seamlessly transitions her from gym clothes to a formal daytime outfit. While a smokey eye, during the day, may seem like too much. Fall is the time to experiment with darker colors. 

To create the perfect daytime smokey eye, I like to use the colors featured FACES Beautiful’s All About Eyes 3 palette. http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001024.htm It features a pearly highlight color and a neutral shade perfect for your lid. Use the darkest shade to create intensity and drama both on your upper lid and for under eyeliner. Save the lightest colors for a tamer daytime look. 
Most of all, have fun!

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! 

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).

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)

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.

Faces Beautiful Skincare Line

Naturally, FACES Beautiful has one of the finest skin care lines for every skin type and skin problem.

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.

Founded by professional makeup artist and beauty expert Gail Sagel, FACES 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.

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! 

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. 

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! 

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! 

How To: Cover Up Dark Circles

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! 

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! 

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!