Celeb Picks for Summer Glow by Nadine Kam
While shooting the new Adam Sandler romantic comedy, “Just Go With It,” Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman could be spotted all around Maui, and The Cos Bar Wailea was one of their stops.
A peek at some of their beauty picks suggest how the celebs stay looking gorgeous, even when outdoors in hot, humid weather.
La Bella Donna’s compressed mineral blush ($25 each) comes in a natural-looking pale palette that Jennifer Aniston seems to favor.
According to our spies on Maui, Jennifer purchased Chanel lip glosses, Sisley eye liners and La Bella Donna bronzer and blush.
Most of us have a drawer full of makeup brushes and little to no idea how to use them. Here are a few of my favorite brushes from La Bella Donna and how to use them:
Angle Brow Brush
This brush is for brows only. Unlike an eyeliner brush, the angle brow brush's bristles won't bend. They stay firm so you can apply brow powder and pomade with precision. The angle brow brush is great for combing your brows into shape too.
Angle Fluff brush
The Angle Fluff brush has hairs set at a clever angle. The angle takes the guesswork out of contouring the crease of the eye.
Blending brush
The generous hairs of the Blending brush make any color go on diffused. This brush is great for smooth washes of a single eyeshadow or for a naturally contoured crease.
Blush brush
This brush works very well for all powder and cream blush applications. Smile and sweep the brush over the apples of the cheeks for a classic application or use the brush on its side to sweep color on the cheekbones.
Bronzer brush
This soft brush has a very rare shape and will quickly become one of your favorites. This is a must-have for applying bronzer. The Bronzing brush works very well for contouring the jawline and cheekbones. Simply use the wide edge of the brush and apply your favorite bronzer to the hollows of the cheeks and under the jawline. This brush can also be used to apply La Bella Donna mineral powder as an SPF for the chest and arms.
Brow Lash brush
This is the ultimate tool for grooming brows. The comb side is great to sweep through lashes after applying mascara.
Concealer brush
The concealer brush is the petite version of the Cream Blush brush. Use the concealer brush to apply concealer to the eyelid and undereye area. The concealer brush is great to use with your eye cream too. It doesn't pull the delicate skin around the eye area.
Cream Blush brush
Don't let the name fool you, the Cream Blush brush is not reserved for the cheeks only. This brush does it all and is fantastic for applying skincare, foundation (wet or dry), and cream blush. This is a must-have for any makeup bag.
Eyeshadow brush
The eyeshadow brush is smaller than the blending brush, angle fluff brush, and oval fluff brushes. Because of its size, this brush is gives a very precise eyeshadow application. Dark, smokey eyeshadows are easy to put on with this brush.
Eyeliner brush
This brush makes any eyeshadow shade into an eyeliner. Great for wet or dry eyeliner application. Try this tip: Dab this brush over your mascara wand and apply the mascara as an eyeliner.
Lip brush
This sleek silver lip brush folds into itself so you can take it to-go. Great for applying bold colors with precision.
Mineral Makeup brush
This brush is not to be confused with a kabuki brush! The Mineral Makeup brush is made of much softer hairs that are flexible and bend to give you a smoother application. This is a must-have for every makeup bag.
Oval Fluff brush
This brush has very reliable hairs and is great for applying shadow when you want it to show. Because the hairs are set so tight together, shadow goes on truer to how it looks in the compact. This is a great tool to create a smokey eye.
Powder brush
The powder brush will you give you a full coverage finish when applying loose minerals. This a great overall powder brush and can be used to apply powder (loose or pressed), blush, bronzer and contour shades.
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Holidays mean photos with family and friends. New Years’ Eve is no different, and with the makeup magic of contouring the only thing you’ll think when you see your photo is, ‘I really am photogenic.’
And you’ll have basic contouring to thank for your sculpted cheekbones and sleek jawline.
Here’s what you’ll need:
• La Bella Donna’s pressed mineral foundation in Umbria (or your skintone)
• La Bella Donna’s pressed bronzer in Amber (a darker, matte shade)
• Mineral powder brush or sponge to apply foundation powder
• Contour/Blush brush to apply bronzer
To start, apply the pressed Umbria foundation powder with the sponge. If you have a lot of redness, cover it; but avoid putting pressed foundation on the cheeks. As you can see in the photos, I covered the redness on her chin, nose, and jawline. I even covered the redness on her ears. I do not cover the cheeks. I leave that area free of makeup. This keeps the cheeks looking naturally ‘flushed’. I find that covering redness with foundation powder just makes the skin look obviously made up and if too much foundation powder is applied, the skin can look ‘ashy’. If you have rosacea, try leaving your cheeks free of makeup.
To contour, find the cheekbones and brush the Amber powder right underneath them. If you’re not sure what angle to follow when applying the Amber, make an imaginary line from the bottom of the nose to the top of the ear. Use that line as your guide. Usually the line of the cheekbones is parallel to the line of the jawbone. Contour the jawbone and make sure to darken any saggy skin. Darken the triangular area that connects the chin and neck. Check your makeup in at least 2 different mirrors to make sure the contouring is blended in. Then, get ready to smile for the cameras.
La Bella Donna is a revolutionary, pioneering concept in cosmetics: Minerals that behave like makeup. La Bella Donna's mineral foundation has only 4 pure mineral ingredients and is safe for use on even the most sensitive skin. La Bella Donna is the only makeup recommended by Dr. Perricone.
Celeb Picks for Summer Glow
