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6.22.2010

BACK TO BASICS: A Summer Beauty Boost

As summer settles in and temperatures start to rise - so does the need for keeping your cool.  I caught up with the beautiful and talented makeup-artist, Cris Jenkins, (below) for some beauty boosting tips on how to stay fresh-faced and pretty, all summer long...


Calls Herself: Cris Jenkins
Credibility Factor: Freelance Makeup Artist
Discover More At: www.glamdeluxemakeupartisans.blogspot.com


NATTY STYLE: What are this summer's key beauty trends? 


CRIS JENKINS: Color! Coral is the new pink. Coral is a fresh and sophisticated approach to summer and really a happy medium between pretty pink and vampy red. And don't think you can't join the party: beauty brands have made a coral for every skin tone!  Bobbi Brown, MAC, Chanel - everyone seems to be all-over the coral craze with shades ranging from peachy to salmon corals, warmer mango, orange and even amber corals. 
NS: What products will keep us looking hot in the metaphorical sense, and NOT the physical when the weather heats up? 

CJ: I'm excited by Smashbox's Artifical Light (both colors). A fellow makeup artist, Jackie Gomez, introduced it to me on one of the pre-Fashion Week shows last year in NYC and I've been in love ever since. It gives skin a dewey glow that looks great when the sun hits your face. I like to blend it around the bones of the eye; an inverted C application. I recommend starting above eyebrow, blending out into the hairline then come down to just on top of the cheek bone. In the evening I like to take it down the center of the nose. Looks HOT! Celebrity glow HOT!

NS: Since summer is all about vacation and weekend trips, do you have any tips for traveling and how to pack only what we'll need while away? 

CJ: Absolutely! Look for products that are multi-purpose or functional. There are three items in Bobbi Brown's line that I love. To keep it simple I personally use her tinted moisturizer w/ spf in the summer. You've got a little bit of coverage, moisture and protection in one product. My other personal favorite multi-function item is her Pot Rouge - good for a little color on your lips and cheeks. Then there's her Shimmer Bricks - they work double-time as an eyeshadow and a highlighter: just dust wherever the sun would hit the face.  It even looks great lightly dusted on shoulders and chest...just simple and beautiful.









-Natty

4 comments:

  1. Love the suggestion of getting the SmashBox Artificial Light Product. I try to emphasize my cheek bones any chance I get, sometimes blush doesn't do it alone so you need to find other ways to attract light to your face. The tinted moisturizers are a great alternative to thick and gummy foundations that no one wants to wear in hot and humid days. Thanks for the practical tips!

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  2. I love the dewy look you talked about. I've always wanted that Jay Lo look, I hope to use your tips to rock this style. Thanks!

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  3. I agree with you totally that coral is the new pink. Flattering on everyone. Had opportunity to see some of your work at a couple of events and you are FANTASTIC. Everyone looked totally naturally beautiful. Hope to see your name in makeup credits soon!

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  4. I agree too that coral is the new pink! Coral lately has been my fav color esp for the summer. However, I'm having a problem wearing colors in the coral fam as makeup with out looking too blushed. Can u pls give any suggestions as to how to apply a coral color on my cheeks/eyes that will look more natural? I am a black woman w/fair skin. BTW, I read your interviews before you give great tips that seem doable for every kind of woman!! Thanks!!

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