Celebrity Makeup Joey McIntyre

When we think celebrity beauty, we usually think about women. But what about all those male celebrities who always look flawless?

They’ve got some expert help too! We seem to forget that when we’re wondering why we don’t see a Brad Pitt look alike every day. Or perhaps…a Joey McIntyre look alike…something I’m sure a large percentage of our readers would love!

Well when it comes to taking good care of our beloved male celebrities makeup, pro makeup artist Stephanie Frlekin is no new kid on the block.

She’s worked with the likes of Joey McIntyre on many occasions and she’s given us the inside scoop on how she keeps him looking flawless. Perhaps even when Dancing With The Stars?

Here’s Stephanie’s routine:

1. Prep skin with a silicon based primer to keep skin moisturized and lines filled in, requiring less makeup.
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. MAC Cosmetics: Prep + Prime
b. SmashBox: Photo Finish

2. Concentrate on skin brighteners, to eliminate need for actual makeup.
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. Benefit: Eye Bright

3. If needed, use a lightweight and silicon based concealer to cover up any blemishes / dark circles.
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. Benefit: Boing (No.2 works best for most skin tones)

4. Cover face with a mineral-based powder to even moisture balance of skin, without a “made up” look.
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. MAC Cosmetics: Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation

5. Use a LIGHT bronzer instead of blush. Bronzer should not have any glitter in it.
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. Benefit: Hoola

Thanks for the insight Stephanie!

Celebrity Makeup Doutzen Kroes

Many of the top models in the world find themselves at the pinnacle of celebrity makeup prowess. And the professional makeup artists that work with them give them some of the most sought after looks of all celebrities.

One of the most foremost pro makeup artists and celebrity beauty experts, Jen Hoover, gave us some insight into the stunning appearance of Doutzen Kroes. Here’s what she says.

I work with [Celebrity/Model] Doutzen Kroes and here’s a product and technique I do that she loves:

Mac Pro Strobe Creme mixed in with foundation primer. I love this technique and use it often on models because it creates a wonderful glow and natural looking radiance to the skin.

And when used underneath the foundation, it does not interfere with camera flashes. It creates subtle highlights when used on natural high points of the face suck as cheekbones, nose, and above and directly under eye brows.

Thanks to Jen for the fantastic insight into celebrities makeup!

Pro Makeup Artist Chris Lanston Performs Magic

Professional makeup artists have an incredible ability to create the beauty that we see on magazine covers and fashion runways. Unfortunately many women – often at too young of an age – get the wrong impression from the unintentional communication sent by these images. They don’t realize how hard professional makeup artists work – and how passionate they are about their creations.

Makeup artistry is an amazing and beautiful art form. There are incredible levels of talent behind the masterfully created and exotic looks that we see in many different fashion circles. We at True Hollywood Makeup believe that this level

Professional Makeup Chris Lanton

of artistic expression should be celebrated and appreciated for what it is. Art.

Chrison Lanston, pro makeup artist and celebrity beauty expert, is one of the masterful and artistic geniuses behind the scenes who gives these women their stunning and supernatural appearance.

While we don’t suggest that women go through their lives aspiring to these dream world looks, there is a lot to be learned from the people who know how to create them. Here are a few excellent beauty tips from Chris on how he handles the inevitable human perfections that everyone has – including celebrities and runway and magazine cover models.

Professional Makeup Chris Lanston

And our favorite thing about Chris’ tips? Any woman can use these, and the products he recommends are simple, safe, and affordable. This is exactly the kind of information and talent that True Hollywood Makeup loves to share!

“Everyone needs to be prepped up first. This includes moisturize first if the skin is dry. If the skin is oily, put an oil free primer on. If there are breakouts, apply some Visine to the blemish to take the red away.

For flaky lips, take a scrub and and a toothbrush and lightly exfoliate the skin.

Follow up with a lip balm.
“A technique that I use that I swear by to get airbrushed looking skin without using an airbrush gun is to use a stippling brush (the one that looks like a bunch of little needles) and swirl a liquid foundation into the skin.”

Chris’ Preferred Products:
Burt’s Bees Body Lotion
Carmex Lip Balm
Kinerase Hydrating Mist
Kinerase Face Moisturizer

Thanks to Chris for the glimpse into the techniques behind the magic!

The stunning Lauren Conrad has been a client of Cynde's.

Cynde Watson, professional makeup artist, celebrity beauty expert, and founder of Color by Cynde Watson Cosmetics caught up with us to share this eyebrow tip for when you don’t have the time to get them shaped before a big event.

Cynde explains: If you have a special event and  don’t have the time to get your eyebrows shaped, fill them in with a pencil or shadow.

Then – using a concealer and concealer brush – trace the perfect shape starting on the brow bone from the inner base (fullest part) of the brow to the tail.

Next, using your foundation (cream or stick is best) repeat the technique on the top of the brow. You will have perfect eyebrows without the salon visit. It really works!

Celebrity Makeup

Celebrity makeup artists always know how to shake things up mid-season. We are almost halfway through fall and now is as good a time as any.

Jessica Alba has a celebrity makeup look that always keeps us guessing. But of course, she’s got a dream team of makeup pros behind her.

Tia Hebron is a member of that team and she has a couple of great tips on how to change up your look mid-fall.

Fun With Shimmer Eye Shadow

Hebron explains: This fall have fun with shimmer eye shadows. A lot of brands have some really cool multicolor, multi-dimensional glittered eye shadow for Fall/’Holiday 2009. Glittered eye shadows make the eye really sparkle for the season but remember, we’re not talking a full eye of shimmer.

Apply either to the lower lid or under the brow bone for a modern look!

And What About Lips?

This fall do wear a rich color, full body lip color..like a wine, deep plum or a bold red. But keep color minimal every where else. Even go for cream neutral blush to ensure the skin looks like skin and doesn’t overplay the lips.

Thanks for the ideas Tia!