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Lori Harvey Nude Lips: 7 Lip Looks to Try Now
Welcome to my first Lori Harvey Nude Lips roundup! I literally stalked celebrity makeup artist Sean Harris’s IG for this information. Lori’s best friend, celebrity makeup artist, Courtney Kareem, is another fave of mine for beauty tips. I am always extremely grateful for professionals like Harris and Kareem. They not only post beauty breakdowns but answer fans’ queries! I found a few answers to my own questions this way. Let’s get into these nude lip looks:
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Doja Cat Skin Care & Makeup
Doja Cat Skin Care Prep for the 2022 Billboard Awards Prepping the skin is essential for a glowing complexion. I used my favorite The Ordinary and DECIEM products to create a well hydrated and healthy complexion as a base for my makeup. I first cleansed Doja’s skin using the Squalane Cleanser. I then flooded the skin with a combination of Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5. As the final step to my skin prep, I applied a generous layer of Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA. –Celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas
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Ashanti Hollywood Walk of Fame Makeup
Ashanti finally received her star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame today! I didn’t realize it’s been at least 20 years since her eponymous studio album debuted in 2002. Can you believe I’ve never had a beauty breakdown for her until now? Celebrity makeup artist Erika La’Pearl so graciously shared product details to her Instagram. She also uploaded behind-the-scenes closeups of Ashanti’s makeup for her memorable day. Honestly, I wish more makeup artist uploaded makeup details like La’Pearl. It makes writing encyclopedic entries for my blog so much easier. Anyway, let’s get into the glam!
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Met Gala 2019: Ebates Edition Featuring Skin Care & Makeup
Met Gala 2019: Ebates edition featuring beauty breakdowns for Janelle Monae, Serena Williams, Tracee Ellis Ross and Zoe Saldana. To celebrate twenty years of savvy shopping, Rakuten (previously Ebates) teamed up with 400+ stores to offer 15% back on accessories to travel & vacations this week! In Tax Day Flash Sale 2019: Celebrity Beauty ID Edition, I highlighted the following beauty brands: bareMinerals Becca Cosmetics Charlotte Tilbury Smashbox But since skin care is a topic I haven’t covered in a while, I’m sharing the skin care brands in addition to the makeup used on stars for Met Gala 2019. Take a look at the beauty breakdowns for Janelle Monae, Serena…
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Black-Owned Brands: 5 Seen at the 2016 VMAs
I spotted five black-owned brands at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Take a look: Black-Owned Brands: Coloured Raine (Loraine Dowdy) x Hood By Air (Shayne Oliver) x Rihanna 2016 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Recipient Rihanna was the lady of the night, treating us to four melodic performances of her greatest hits. Per usual, celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales came through with the glam beat, using Chanel and Caudalie for the face: $400 La Creme Ultimate Skin Regeneration Moisturizer $60 Le Teint Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Flawless Foundation $58 Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15 in No. 40 $18 Caudalie Beauty Elixir From what I can tell, Rih had…