How to shop like a MUA

Have you been wondering what the secret is to how a makeup artist decides to buy eye-shadow for their kit? 

The secret is palettes!  Whether it is lipstick or eyeshadow, if you buy palettes you have more options, that take up less space, and we cannot say no to that!
I will share with you how to use your palettes, and what to look out for in a palette. 

The secret is buying matte, some shimmer, neutrals, warm and cool tones, staples and glitters. Also try sticking to your three color combos that you may be used to, and what is great about having palettes, is that you have a plethera of varieties available to you. You can add a fourth one as your color accent which can be placed on your outter eyelid, or as a tight liner to thicken lashes.

Some recommendations are:

+Too Faced Cosmetics Peach Palette C$59 +Sephora

Here we have warm, cool, neutrals and staples which is the perfect combo for any look you're
trying to achieve. 

 

+Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked

Smokey Palette C$66 at #Sephora

 

You have all the right mattes and shimmers to create a more dramatic eye combination

 

 

 

 



Some other favorites are +Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renessance and the Mario Artist Palette for medium to darker skin tones. 

 

 

Which one will be your pick?  Post a look of your own on my blog comments with a review on your palette, for a chance to be featured on my Trends by Louise Blog.  

 

How to Grow your Eyelashes

It's funny how we are so fixated on longer luscious lashes, and we will stop at anything to get those dreamy lashes we have always wanted.

You've more than likely have heard of lash serums that promise to grow lashes, and we know that the chemically derived ingredients can not only irritate the eyes, if misused cause damage to the eyes. 

If I told you that you could get a lash-growing system that's cruelty free, chemically preservative free and that it actually works; would you believe me?

 

 Did this image surprise you?  Are you wondering how long it took for me to get lashes this long, and my brows this full? Well results can vary depending on the individual.  3 weeks is all it took for me to see the results you see in this image.  Can you believe the difference?  I want to share that I used the serum morning and night (mostly at night), on both my brows and lash line.  I also want to share that in both images above I did not fill in my eyebrows with anything, so you could see the true effects of the product.  Can you believe it - so full and luscious.  

Plume Enhancing Serum can be used under makeup, and can be used even after you see results.  This formula is meant to unclog lash pores to promote growth.  Lauren Billon the creator's story is so unique to me, as I had the same issue as she had experienced.  To see her story check out the website noted below.   Comment below if you'd like to experience this product, or by booking a one on one appointment at louise@plumescience.com.  

Or to purchase individually @ www.plumescience.com  

How to wear NARS Orgasm Blush

Featured in Keel Magazine

+NARS Cosmetics Orgasm Line comes in lip-gloss, nail polish, cream blush and in powder.  Choose a texture that is best for you.  If your skin is dry then try the Multiples from Nars, if you are oily try the powdered blush.  In the image above I used NARS Orgasm on my eyes, lips, and cheeks.  It is very versatile and makes you glow, like you've been at the beach all day. 

Zodiac Makeup Guide

Teeez Cosmetics Zodiac Guide

Have you heard of Teeez Cosmetics before?  Teeez Cosmetics is from the Netherlands and they are coming to North America soon.  Teeez has been featured in Ipsy and other monthly makeup subscriptions.  The nice thing about Teeez is that there are shades for everyone to try.  I have put together a list of shades by zodiac, for you all to experience.  Below you will see 2 eye shadow combos "Spectrum of Stars", combined with "Sealed with a Kiss" lip duos.  Head over to www.teeezcosmetics.com  to check out their latest collections.  Teeez will be launching exclusively with +Hudson's Bay  coming soon to Canada.

Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18

Indigo Dare/Blueberry Dream with Sorbet Vibe

Pisces Feb 19-Mar 20

Bleached Jeans/Smokey Rose & Lavish Nude

Aries Mar 21-Apr19

Apricot Sheen/Magical Fuchsia & Candy Rush

Taurus Apr 20-May 20

Vanilla Sunbeam/Golden Fudge & Dash of Plum

Gemini May 21-Jun 20

Party Mist/Splendor Sunset & Lavish Nude

Cancer June 21-July 22

Sea Glare/Vanilla Sunbeam & Apricot Bite

Leo July 23-August 22

Apricot Sheen/Sepia Haze & Electric Coral

Virgo August 23-Sept 22

Minty Haze/Gunmetal Glow & Naked Almond

Libra Spet 23-Oct 22

Forest Lustre/Sea Glare & Violet Rush

Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21

Blueberry Dream/Lilac Haze & Retro Mocha

Sagittarius Nov 22-Dec 21

Wisteria Shadow/Indigo Dare & Naked Almond

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 19

Golden Fudge/Pearly Mist & Blushing Lemonade

How to prep your Skin for Spring & Summer

If you haven't thought of it yet, your skin care and makeup routine is going to change coming out of Winter.  Most women complain that their skincare and makeup doesn't feel or look the same.  I hear this a lot and like to explain to my clients that it is just like changing your fashion wardrobe, wearing a winter parka during a warm or hot day makes no sense.

Trends by Louise has a ready made checklist to get your skin Spring and Summer ready:

• It's all about dewy skin which makes sense for Spring and Summer.  Use powder only where you need it; for example the t-zone or to set your under-eye concealer.
• Try a glycolic acid exfoliate instead of a manual exfoliator, this will ensure all of the dead skin that remains from the winter months will be gone, and you will have fresh skin, which means you will glow more, hence wearing less foundation base when humid and/or hot outside.
• Get your brows re-shaped and tinted, it's all about the thick natural brow this season.
•  Try a facial to re-new your skin, for a fraction of the price try heading to your nearest department store to book a facial.  Cosmetic lines like +Shiseido Skincare and Facial and +Estee Lauder do facials all the time, and don't forget to show them your appreciation for the service with a purchase.  
• Head over to your favorite makeup store or Freelance Makeup Artist to get re-matched for foundation closer to the summer months.  Our skin is not the same color all year round.  Please remember that a darker foundation whilst still pale is not the right way to match a foundation.  Please use bronzer to enhance ones colour.
• Instead of working out at the gym, try a few of your workouts outside, the oxygen is like non-other and you will feel renewed.  Plus you will have a different glow to your skin than you would at the gym because the oxygen is different.  We can't argue that!
• Switch your skincare in the summer to lighter textures, for example, BB or CC creams, tinted moisturizer, gel or mousse foundation.
• Instead of heavy concealer try a concealer pen like Estee Lauder's BB Highlighter Pen.  It highlights and conceals at the same time.
• If you change your hair color, then you must change the colors of makeup you wear.  For example if you are blonde and you go darker, the makeup you usually wear could have the wrong undertones for your new hair-do.  Contact a makeup artist to go over some new looks to enhance your new look.
• Back away from the contour, use bronzer instead to add a natural glow and use a soft hightlight on the cheekbones.  Gone are the days of the Kim K hard contour lines.  Fashion always repeats itself, and we would like to see you looking fresh, save it for a night out as it is way to harsh for day time.
• Buy yourself the perfect red/berry lipstick as it is a hot look for Spring and Summer.

Beauty Hacks

• Wash makeup brushes every 2 weeks.  Using lukewarm water, dampen brush, add a bit of baby shampoo, work through brush in back and forth motions, rinse until bubbles disappear within the brush, and lay flat to dry.  Pro Tip:  Condition brushes every few months (this will ensure the natural hair is treated, to prevent breakage).  

• Sharpen all unused pencils and swipe them with rubbing alcohol.  This will help by removing dead skin cells and possible bacteria.  Keeps it fresh and clean.

• Want to save money on hundreds of dollars per month on makeup?  Then sign up for a subscription like +ipsy  or similar subscriptions, to receive full size products and deluxe samples, for less than $20/month.  Or just buy every season and just give yourself a budget.  This is coming from someone who needs Makeups Anonymous.  *silent awkwardness-crickets in the background* 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Don’t share that eyeliner, lipstick or mascara with anyone.   When you mix bacteria it can be costly to our vision even, so if you feel like getting a eye infection or a lip sore, we’d suggest you keep your makeup to yourself.  Unless you sanitize the way trained professionals know how, or at least should know better.

• Great time to have a look at the Nail Polish you own, and throw out all the thick gooey polishes.  No one needs bubbles on their nails.

• Get your brows groomed and feel free to fill them in.  Perfect brows look great when there’s no time for makeup.

• Throw out old hair elastic bands, and grab some new ones!  Non snag elastics are the best.

• Attend a beauty workshop, it’s always nice to learn new techniques.  No matter how little hands on experience you have.  Soon in the near future, Trends by Louise will have workshops online, and we will keep you posted.

• Wash your face before bed every night...flawless skin starts with you!  Water is also a perfect pair to this.  Down a glass before bed!

• Replace your mascara every 3 months.  Some of my favorite bargains are +Rimel Cosmetics Rimmel and +Maybelline NY Mx .  Splurges would be +YSL Beauty  or +Lancôme Canada .   

Graphic Liner Tutorial

Stay tuned for the full look up close of this tutorial, all in the near future.  There will also be a full video in the near future, that explains how to achieve my disconnected graphic liner technique.  Thank you to Maus Haus Produktions and @darrylpollockphoto, and to videographer Jason Stang for a fun day and a great job.  Soon you will see my intro video on the new #TrendsByLouise educational system I've put together for viewers alike.  Once it launches there will be a small selection of videos to start, and it will grow from there.  Stay tuned for more.  Love all of you!  @ashleyautumnxo thank you for modelling, you're beautiful.  

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