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Shopping #Empire: Cookie Lyon Prison Visit Makeup
Last season, I yearned to know what products the Empire makeup department used on their leading ladies. I was absolutely famished for beauty tidbits so I hit up IMDB to see who was working in Empire‘s makeup department. I briefly exchanged tweets with the show’s chief makeup artist Beverly Jo Pryor (who was so warm and generous) for a time, asking what shades Taraji wore in certain scenes and with particular outfits. Unfortunately, there was not much she could divulge but I understood. As for Anika, Grace Gealey replied to me and another fan on the ‘Gram to say her makeup artist Jessica Williams used MAC Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour in ALL Nighter on her in the episode “False Imposition.” Did you know? You can…
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Keke Palmer BET Upfronts Makeup
Last night, Keke Palmer, who is set to have her own talk show on BET starting June 30, made an appearance at the network’s annual Upfront presentation. Swaddled in a strapless, radiant orchid sheath, Keke’s color story consisted of defined brows, glowing skin and shiny fuchsia lips. Here is what celebrity makeup artist Jessica Smalls used on the blossoming beauty: Keke Palmer by Celebrity Makeup Artist Jessica Smalls: Ole Henriksen, Hourglass Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Anastasia Beverly Hills, MAC Cosmetics, Tarte Cosmetics, NARS Cosmetics, & Make Up For Ever Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation Moisturizer (Sephora: 0.5 oz, 1.7 oz, and 2.5 oz) Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 (Sephora:…
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Tika Sumpter Ride Along Makeup
Celebrity makeup artist Jessica Smalls beautified The Haves and the Have Nots star Tika Sumpter for her latest movie “Ride Along.” Sumpter plays Angela, Ice Cube’s sister and Kevin Hart’s fiancé in the movie. Tika Sumpter Ride Along Makeup Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation MAC Sculpting Cream in Richly Honed (discontinued) CoverGirl Queen Collection Bronzer in Ebony Bronze Mally Beauty Poreless Face Defender Urban Decay Naked2 Palette House of Lashes Noir Fairy Lashes Tarte Amazonian Clay Concealer Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Ebony (check out Sumpter’s brow tutorial) Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Tipsy MAC Lipstick in Pink Pigeon…
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Kerry Washington Nude Lipsticks: 14 & Counting
Kerry Washington nude lipsticks: let’s examine. Kerry Washington’s signature pinky-nude lipstick as Olivia Pope is pretty epic so I thought I’d continue the trend by identifying similar shade she’s worn throughout the years. She sets the standard for habitual nude lipstick wearers everywhere, wouldn’t you say? This dimension, as celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine prefers, is what makes a nude lipstick truly ready-to-wear for brown skin. Nude shades and pink (tones) can get lost against rich skin tones, so I use brown lip liner for definition. For example, for someone with Kerry’s complexion, she could use the same options the Scandal makeup department uses on the actress: Laura Mercier Lip Liner in Hazelnut…
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Naomie Harris Met Ball Makeup
The inspiration for Naomie Harris Met Ball Makeup was punk chic. As told to Blaq Vixen Beauty by celebrity makeup artist Lucky Smyler. Edited for clarity. Kevyn Aucoin & Urban Decay | Naomie Harris Met Ball Makeup I framed the face by penciling in her eyebrows with Kevyn Aucoin Brow Pencil in Brunette. Then, I primed the eyelid with Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. This step is very essential. MAC, Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford, NARS, & Dior | Naomie Harris Met Ball Makeup I placed a light dusting of MAC Eyeshadow in Ricepaper under the brow, then swept Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Blonde all over the lid. I wanted all of the focus to be…
