Valentine's day makeup tutorial - Smokey red and black

This week's Valentine makeup tutorial is smokey and red again, but in a different way. Click above to watch this quick tutorial and get ready for a fabulous Valentine's day.

Products used in this look:
UD Gwen Stefani eye palette: http://amzn.to/2j2Tolh
Cosmic Blossom Eye & Cheek Palette: http://bit.ly/2g9Jgpp
Huda Beauty Farah lashes: http://seph.me/2b44qUe
Buxom Zoe lipgloss: http://amzn.to/2jO8w6U
Estee Lauder Double Wear Cashew: http://amzn.to/2iK4bCb
Beauty blender: http://amzn.to/2iTiKyP
Physician's Formula Bronze Booster Medium to Dark: http://amzn.to/2fyOKvK
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara: http://amzn.to/2iKrHyr
Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer Light: http://amzn.to/2jc0lyk
Smashbox Always Sharp Raven: http://amzn.to/2jni5pW
ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Brow Definer Ebony: http://amzn.to/2jbSK2R
ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Ebony: http://amzn.to/2gJPXvQ
Becca lowlight sculpting perfector: http://amzn.to/2jjsqXw
Maybelline Strobing Stick Medium: http://amzn.to/2iSo4XY

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Valentine's Day makeup tutorial - Dramatic eye look

Are you looking for a super dramatic eye look for Valentine's Day? I've got you covered with an over-the-top makeup look featuring black and red.

Products used in this look:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Cashew: http://amzn.to/2iK4bCb
Beauty blender: http://amzn.to/2iTiKyP
Physician's Formula Bronze Booster Medium to Dark: http://amzn.to/2fyOKvK
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara: http://amzn.to/2iKrHyr
Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer Light: http://amzn.to/2jc0lyk
BellaPierre Cosmetics Banana Setting Powder: http://amzn.to/2jngdgX
Bobbi Brown Apricot blush: http://bit.ly/2iiZa3e
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick #710: http://amzn.to/2iKsi2U
Smashbox Always Sharp Raven: http://amzn.to/2jni5pW
Ardell lashes #251: http://amzn.to/2iK2Mvy
Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca palette: http://amzn.to/2iTchUt
UD Gwen Stefani eye palette: http://amzn.to/2j2Tolh
ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Brow Definer Ebony: http://amzn.to/2jbSK2R
ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Ebony: http://amzn.to/2gJPXvQ
Cailyn iDefine liner: http://bit.ly/2jvWoEU
Becca lowlight sculpting perfector: http://amzn.to/2jjsqXw
Becca shimmering skin perfector opal: http://amzn.to/2ioRLQ9

Music: Feels Right JPB & MYRNE

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Easy glam makeup for beginners

This makeup look is simple and easy, but you will still look drop dead glam! A red lip and amazing lashes always help! You could even skip the cat eye if you want to make this look even easier. 

"You can never be too glamorous."

Products used in this look:
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation Neutral: http://amzn.to/2fcTtiH
Physician's Formula Bronze Booster Medium to Dark: http://amzn.to/2fyOKvK
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara: http://amzn.to/2iKrHyr
Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer Light: http://amzn.to/2jc0lyk
Rimmel Nude scandal eyes liner: http://amzn.to/2jjDJyV
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ebony: http://amzn.to/2iCUMLr
Cailyn iDefine liner: http://bit.ly/2jvWoEU
Becca lowlight sculpting perfector: http://amzn.to/2jjsqXw
Becca shimmering skin perfector opal: http://amzn.to/2ioRLQ9
Urban Decay Ozone liner: http://bit.ly/2jcaPye
Wet N'Wild Red Velvet: http://amzn.to/2jjsMNQ
Cover Girl Lychee Lava: http://amzn.to/2jK3Dbs
Elizabeth Mott peach pink blush: http://amzn.to/2jQOCsG
Huda Beauty Scarlett #8 lashes: http://seph.me/2jbC9hX

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Foundation routine for beginners - Clinique Beyond Perfecting foundation

Check out my foundation routine for beginners using Clinique Beyond Perfecting foundation above. Clinique's Beyond Perfecting is one of my favorite foundations. I love that it's super full coverage--you don't need to use a concealer with it unless you want to. Also, it doesn't break out my sensitive skin (an issue I've had with other full coverage foundations.) The foundation does oxidize a little on my skin, but it's not overly bothersome. 
Products used in this look:
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation Neutral: http://amzn.to/2fcTtiH
Physician's Formula Bronze Booster Medium to Dark: http://amzn.to/2fyOKvK
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara: http://amzn.to/2iKrHyr
Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer Light: http://amzn.to/2jc0lyk
BellaPierre Cosmetics Banana Setting Powder: http://amzn.to/2jngdgX
Bobbi Brown Apricot blush: http://bit.ly/2iiZa3e
Benefit's Watt's Up highlighter: http://amzn.to/2jdpFXI
Ardell mechanical brow pencil dark brown: http://amzn.to/2jC6ZNY
Inglot gel eyeliner: http://bit.ly/2caFTJW
Inglot duranline: http://bit.ly/2cDy5Sn
Ardell wispies: http://amzn.to/2imj6xv
Make Up Forever Aqua XL eye pencil pastel green: http://seph.me/2jdw7xq
NYX liquid suede soft spoken: http://amzn.to/2jCg6xW

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Winter Skincare and Makeup Tips on Afternoon Live

I was back for the second time on Afternoon Live, a local TV show here in Portland, Oregon. This segment was on some winter skincare tips and an easy minimalist makeup look. To view my segment, click here! I'm so happy I was able to do another fun segment on Afternoon Live on KATU.

Winter Skin Care - add some hydration

1. For a lot of people, cold winter days can also bring dryness to your skin. When you turn the heat on indoors, your skin starts to dry out. This why it is so important to moisturize your face! 
2. You need to moisturize your face all year long, but as the weather changes so will your skin and you need to adjust your skin care routine also. A lighter moisturizer might work well for you during the summer, but in the winter you might need to switch it up for something more heavy duty. Listen to you skin - it will tell you what it needs, you just need to pay attention.
3. Cleanse your face morning and night and apply your moisturizer after. If you’re feeling super dry, you can apply a slightly heavier night cream after cleansing at night. When you wake up, you face will feel more hydrated.
4. It doesn’t matter how much makeup you layer on your face if your skin isn’t a good base. Taking care of your skin is so important. Using enough moisturizer improves texture and allows your foundation to apply more evenly. You can even add a hydrating mask to the mix for fun! 

We also did a demo on an easy minimalist makeup look with my gorgeous friend Yun Chang as the model. For a full video tutorial on a minimalist makeup look, click here. Or for a pink minimalist makeup look go here. 

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