Beauty Favorites: Make Up Forever

~ happy #makeupmonday everyone! we hope you are enjoying the sunshine!! with the forecast full of beautiful, albeit very warm weather, we wanted to share a beauty favorite of ours that is perfect for its long-wearing, waterproof qualities. MAKE UP FOR EVER is a favorite of makeup artists worldwide. a no muss, no frills brand that has a wide range of products perfect for any kind of event, be it bridal makeup or Cirque du Soleil, you can find something for everyone. we love the AQUA line as its perfect for those hot summer days where we want to look cute but take a dip in the ocean also.  check out our favorite products below!! ~

~ Face and Body Liquid Foundation is a do everything foundation that you can find in almost any makeup artist's kit, especially if they do a lot of body work such as swim suit photo shoots or lingerie.  it's light weight, water based formula means it's great on any skin type at any age and can be built up in layers to achieve a full coverage look. it's water based formula adds hydration to any skin type, it's best applied to the face or body with a damp sponge, and if you want to waterproof and sweat proof your complexion , spray some Mist and Fix on the sponge, est voila! 

~ NEW Artist Plexi Gloss has just arrived at your local Sephora, this gloss is something we got a preview of at the Vancouver IMATS this year and we were impressed! the shade range is spectacular (35 Shades) and also has a selection of pearly and non-pearly finishes to sheer and opaque colors.  the  wear-ability is up to five hours of color impact with 360-degree, reflective shine beads maximize shine, try one on yourself today at your nearest Sephora! 

~ it's all about the brows and has been for a while now, gone are the days of tad-pole thin eye brows and in place we've embraced a fuller shape.  cosmetic companies are bringing out their version of a liquid or cream brow product but this one has been around the longest! Aqua Brow is a full pigment liquid/cream brow color that's waterproof, oil proof and sweat proof.   it comes in 7 different shades and ranges from light blonde to brown almost black and all the shades in between. most artists have 3-4 shades and mix to match their clients needs.  to use, we recommend to use a small amount, about the size of a grain of rice with a thin angled brush (if your brows are sparse) or a dense coarse bristled angled brush (if your brows are fuller) and apply from the outside of the brow inwards to avoid applying too much to the front part of the brow. pick up your Aqua Brow individually or in a kit at your local Sephora or online ~

~ HD Cream Blush is another of our favorite brands of cream blush, it's one of the only ones that can be applied under AND over the HD Powder.  formulated with the perfect balance of silica powder and synthetic mica, HD Blush has a soft focus effect that diffuses light for a radiant finish. Its blend of waxes and oils creates a lightweight texture that easily glides on the skin for a flawless result, and it's studio-tested with an HD camera. it comes in 16 different shades that can be used as blush, bronzer, contour color and lip color, a perfect multitasking product ~

~ Full Cover Concealer is another favorite that both Oz and I use in our personal and professional kits.  it comes in 12 different shades and is perfect for concealing the most extreme flaws, such as scars, severe skin damage, beauty spots, pigmentation or birthmarks. it's full coverage formula can even hide tattoos. waterproof and long lasting, it holds even under extreme conditions, on a blemish it actually reduces swelling, taking away the inflammation around the breakout.  we DO NOT recommend it for use under the eyes, as it's a oil absorbing formula it can cause the eye area to look drier, highlighting any fine lines or wrinkles.  perfect for use on face and body, just avoid the eye area and use either the HD Concealer or the Liquid Lift ~ 

~ Aqua Black Cream Liner is another personal favorite of ours as it's one of the only cream liners that we have found not to dry out as fast in the tub, it stays put in the waterline when you want to create that perfect smokey eye and you can blend it out with a dense shadow brush.  apply it with a liquid liner brush or a thin angled brush for a precise, dense line;  or with a precision shader brush ~

~ Mist and Fix with O2 complex is a waterproof makeup setting spray that has a TON of different uses.  spray it onto your makeup sponge with applying any liquid or cream products and voila, your makeup is now waterproof.  it was one of the first to be created with no alcohol, so no drying out your skin, and the O2 complex hydrates and plumps any fine lines.  spray it on after you've finished your makeup, and even wet your eye shadow or eyeliner brushes with it to waterproof any of your eye shadows! it comes in a full size and a travel size as well and is definitely a Sephora favorite ~

~ Aqua Rouge long lasting liquid lip color is formulated with a combination of high molecular weight polymers and volatile oils, Aqua Rouge locks color on the lips for a waterproof result that will not transfer or fade. Its intensely pigmented formula provides immediate, opaque color with extreme shine, and its creamy, non-sticky texture glides effortlessly on the lips for comfortable wear.  apply the color direct from the applicator for an opaque, full color or with a brush for a sheer finish.  the clear gloss sealer on the other side is a must even if you want a matter finish.  apply that once the color has set to add a little moisture and to seal the color, if you like a more matte finish, just blot off the excess ~

 find these and more Make Up Forever products online or at Sephora!