Oxford Dictionary describes beauty as:
beauty |byoote | noun ( pl. -ties)
1 a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, esp. the sight : I was struck by her beauty | an area of outstanding natural beauty.
• a combination of qualities that pleases the intellect or moral sense.
But what does beauty mean to you?
Recently The Powder Group and Metropolitan Pavilion hosted The Makeup Show NYC here in Manhattan.
With so many talented and accomplished makeup artists in one place the question to them was, what does beauty mean?
Celebrating it's 5th anniversary, The Makeup Show Director of Artistry, James Vincent was inspired by the 5 boroughs of NYC and the beautiful women that represent them.
James created a special tribute "5 Years. 5 Icons. 5 Boroughs."
From the Bronx was Jennifer Lopez, from Brooklyn Barbara Streisand, from Queens Cyndi Lauper, from Staten Island Joan Baez and of course Manhattan was inspired by classic beauty Brooke Shields.
Among the experts was L'Oreal Paris Hair Expert Johnny Lavoy.
When asked what one beauty tip can you give the average woman, Johnny stated there's not one tip for all women because there's "not one look for every woman." But he would advise all women to have hair treatments. His advise- "Women should do treatments, spend a little time and pamper yourself a little bit."
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Makeup Artist and Educator Orlando Santiago recreated the retro Cyndi Lauper look. "The 80's are back and this look gives you a chance to express yourself" says Orlando. "If you didn't live in the 80's or you were too young, now is your chance. And for those who want to relive it or who never left this is a chance to update the look."
Makeup Artist John Hennessey's advise- "Lighten up on the foundation!" John demonstrated an amplified Joan Baez look. "It's a wearable look for pretty much anything. Women should focus on selecting colors that look good on the face."
Danessa Myrichs of I Make you Beautiful created a dramatic yet beautiful smoky eye inspired by Barbara Streisand. Danessa says, "most of my work is very eye focused." and "a smoky eye never goes at of style and is much easier to achieve than most people think."
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Makeup Artist of more than 15 years Esteriq comes to the Makeup Show from Isreal every year. This year she recreated the J-Lo inspired look. Esteriq was very excited to complete this look saying " it really inspres me because i love J-Lo." "The brownish, bronzy blending make this look soft, sexy and bright and golden pigments blended in make brown eyes pop."
Esteriq's beauty tip: "curl your lashes"
All of the looks definitely had one thing in common and that was great skin.
Several makeup lines at the show were displaying air brush makeup and equipment. Of course some lines were there strictly fro the pro's while others were both pro and consumer friendly.
Luminess Air Makeup Artist Marc says "women can now have flawless skin every day and not reserve it just for special occasions." The Luminess air brush is cost effective at only $169 and easy to use for professionals and consumers alike.
Temptu lead trainer of 6 years Dani says "I'm a big fan of blush" and that Temptu liquids can be used both "in an airbrush or by traditional methods."
No time for airbrushing? There are several easy to use products that will help give a flawless finish to your skin without the equipment.
From L'Oreal Paris- Studio Secrets Professional reduces the appearance of flaws in the skin and allows your makeup to go on smoother. This is a MUST have!
From Gerri G. Cosmetics the Mixer Kit. Use this to mix any of your own products from foundation to mineral powders for a flawless finish. this product helps eliminate reapplication and retexturizes makeup
Blot Out Offensive shine + control cream from Nurturing Force. This primer made for HD (hi-def) helps adhere makeup. there's no slipping, crawling creeping or cracking of makeup and keeps shine down. This diverse product can be used under airbrush makeup, liquid powders and cremes and contains no parabens or silicone. www.nurturingforce.com
Among the crowd at The Makeup Show were professionals, consumers and students alike.
DEX New York was founded by fashion stylist and image consultant Dexter Philips along with Daniel Padnos when Dex decide he wanted a line that was "fashion forward and healthy." The colorful and camera ready line with natural pigments was "inspired by artists and loved by all." Consumer friendly foundations shades range from Sweden to Sudan for multiple skin tones. www.dexnewyork.com
Diane Biantion who was at the show assisting James Vincent of TPG is an Empire Beauty School student here in NYC and offers the following tip "try different products and don't be shy, there's a lot to learn."
Carmen Hendrickson, Director of MUD (Make-up Designory) in NYC hosts extensive programs in fashion, mutli-medi, film/tv, hair styling for the makeup artist as well as portfolio development. Hendrickson says MUD is "a niche school"and that classes start once a month. The average program runs about 5 1/2 months. Thought here are free classes held monthly. Check them out at www.mudshop.com
Natalie Thomas of Chic Studios NYC and recent graduate of the school says she "learned a lot about bridal makeup, hygiene and color correction" while in school. She is currently building her portfolio and searching for an agent to represent her work. www.chicstudiosnyc.com
So it seems beauty means different things to different people, but undoubtedly there are several experts out there to help us decide what it means to each one of us.
Included at the Makeup Show NYC were Temptu, DEX, MAC, OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics), L'Oreal Paris, Mehron, Armour Beauty, Chic Studios NYC, MUD, Cosmix, Makeup Forever, Young Blood, Smashbox, Stila, Isoma, INGLOT, The Powder Group and more.
To see a complete list please visit www.themakeupshow.com
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