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Friday Top 5 – Best Mascaras

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1) Dior Diorshow Mascara Black : The original, award-winning Dior mascara that has been a backstage cult-favorite for 10 years. This mascara delivers perfectly plush, everyday glam lashes with an innovative XXL brush for maximum show-stopping volume. Its creamy, buildable, customizable formula allows you to achieve the same dramatic lash volume that can be seen on the Dior runway for a glamorous, false lash effect. 

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Sarah Gadon Makeup Breakdown

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Sarah Gadon Makeup Look

 

 
MAKEUP BY GITA BASS

“I had the absolute pleasure of working with the gorgeous Sarah Gadon. That skin!! That face!! She’s stunning. Here’s the breakdown.”

SKIN:

We went for a fresh modern look with a touch of old hollywood.
To keep her skin glowing and hydrated for the evening I prepped it with Amore Pacific Time Response Gel Creme, and added a few drops of Armani Luminous Silk in 2
I then added Dior Skin Flash on cheekbones, brow bones and on the cupid bow for extra highlights.

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Jessica Chastain Makeup Inspiration

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Redheads rule the world!! Jessica Chastain has just been named the new face of the new Yves Saint Laurent fragrance Manifesto!

In a press quote: “Yves Saint Laurent is a brand that inspires me deeply,” the The Help star said to WWD. “Since its creation, the brand has conveyed strong values that I cherish, such as an unwavering commitment, absolute love and feminine audacity. This new fragrance is an emblem of it all.

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Emma Stone’s Makeup and Style Inspiration

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This years MTV Movie Awards went by without any fuss (where was all the excitement from previous years!?), but the one actress that always catches my eye is the radiant and hillarious Emma Stone.  She is my new favorite.  Not only was her acceptance speach endearing, but she looked like a modern Grace Kelly. Just adore her! 

Below is how you can recreate her look, complete with the exact lip shade she rocked on the red carpet, Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Rendevous .

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Artist Interviews and Inspiration

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This weekend I will be attending The Makeup Show LA and surrounding myself with the newest product launches, education, and catching up with my fellow artists.  I have been involved with The Makeup Show for three years now, and look forward to meeting up with some of my friends, and other inspirational artists that I admire. 

Today, I am taking a ride down memory lane.  Two years ago when I was online editor for ForTheLoveOfMakeup.com I was able to interview some of my favorite artists and friends.  Below, are my top three.  I hope you enjoy and are inspired….and if you see me this weekend, please say hello!!

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Makeup Look for Torrey Devitto

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My good friend, and highly talented makeup artist Angela Peralta was kind enough to share her makeup secrets for Torrey Devitto's Oscar night look.  LOVE the lips.  Enjoy!

Torrey Devitto's  ( Pretty little liars, The Vampire Diaries) red carpet look
 
1.  I prepped the skin with Guerlain Super Aqua serum and Guerlain Orchidee eye + lip cream.  I love the Orchidee eye and lip cream because it's paraben  and fragrance free and can go directly on the lip and directly on the eye lid.

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9 Weird Beauty Inventions

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I was introduced to this article today, and had to share it.  I often come across some very interesting (dare I say perplexing!) beauty inventions, but these take the cake. 

This article comes from the SpaBeautySchools website, which has loads of interesting beauty articles for your enjoyment.  Here's to beauty inventions new and odd!

Some beauty innovations are cutting edge and well worth their money for the convenience or glamorous look they provide.

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