Last night's Country Music Awards was a night for awe (that Beyoncé and Dixie Chick collab though), and the gorgeous Jennifer Garner was no exception. She teamed up with celebrity makeup artist Fabiola Arancibia to rock a rich, brown smoky eye that was pure gold. "I wanted her glam look to emphasize the golden hues [of her gown] by focusing on her eyes with a rich, brown, smoky eye," says Arancibia. The final effect, she says, was "a touch of sexiness with feminine simplicity."
To create her look, Arancibia prepped Garner's skin with Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum, and dabbed on Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel under her eyes. Using a foundation brush, Arancibia feathered Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup in #50 all over. To complement Garner's dress with warm and earthy tones, Arancibia lined her lash line with Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Spiced Chocolate, and blended it outwards towards the crease in an almond shape. She then used Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Eye Shadow + Built-In Primer in Coco Mauve on the lid and crease, blending it outwards.
To give Garner's lashes a fuller look, Arancibia applied Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black between her lashes, and finished the look with two coats of Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara in Black on the top and bottom lash lines.
To create her look, Arancibia prepped Garner's skin with Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum, and dabbed on Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel under her eyes. Using a foundation brush, Arancibia feathered Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup in #50 all over. To complement Garner's dress with warm and earthy tones, Arancibia lined her lash line with Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Spiced Chocolate, and blended it outwards towards the crease in an almond shape. She then used Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Eye Shadow + Built-In Primer in Coco Mauve on the lid and crease, blending it outwards.
To give Garner's lashes a fuller look, Arancibia applied Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black between her lashes, and finished the look with two coats of Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara in Black on the top and bottom lash lines.
Look of the Day: Anna Kendrick's Textured Ponytail
When you think of trolls, you probably think of crazy hair that looks like you stuck your hand an electrical socket. While Anna Kendrick's textured ponytail played up the wild side of a typical troll 'do, it also looked ultrachic at last night's Los Angeles premiere of "Trolls." Kendrick teamed up with her stylist, Craig Gangi, to get the playful hairstyle. "Her dress is soft and sweet, so I wanted to rough up her hair to complement it in a edgier way," Gangi says.
To create her look, Gangi applied Matrix Style Link Smooth Setter Smoothing Cream to Kendrick's damp hair, and blow-dried her strands with a round brush. "Anna has naturally coarse, curly hair," Gangi says. "Smooth Setter was perfect because it gave a satiny finish without weighing it down." Once dry, Gangi flat-ironed her hair straight, and sprayed each section with Matrix Style Link Heat Buffer Thermal Styling Spray to protect her hair from extra damage. "Even though her hair is curly, it's fine," Gangi says. "It's so important to protect hair from heat, but with a lightweight product."
Once her strands were perfectly straight, Gangi created a middle part. He then took small, random sections from around her head and crimped hair from roots to ends to create more texture in the sleek look. Once satisfied with the added roughness, he pulled hair back into a low ponytail, crimped a large section of hair to wrap around the elastic, and secured the style with pins. To give Kendrick's hair just a touch more texture, he teased the ponytail and spritzed Matrix Style Link Fixer Finishing Hairspray to lock in the style.
If it's wrong to want to "look like a troll" after ogling Kendrick's gorgeous hair, then we don't want to be right.
To create her look, Gangi applied Matrix Style Link Smooth Setter Smoothing Cream to Kendrick's damp hair, and blow-dried her strands with a round brush. "Anna has naturally coarse, curly hair," Gangi says. "Smooth Setter was perfect because it gave a satiny finish without weighing it down." Once dry, Gangi flat-ironed her hair straight, and sprayed each section with Matrix Style Link Heat Buffer Thermal Styling Spray to protect her hair from extra damage. "Even though her hair is curly, it's fine," Gangi says. "It's so important to protect hair from heat, but with a lightweight product."
Once her strands were perfectly straight, Gangi created a middle part. He then took small, random sections from around her head and crimped hair from roots to ends to create more texture in the sleek look. Once satisfied with the added roughness, he pulled hair back into a low ponytail, crimped a large section of hair to wrap around the elastic, and secured the style with pins. To give Kendrick's hair just a touch more texture, he teased the ponytail and spritzed Matrix Style Link Fixer Finishing Hairspray to lock in the style.
If it's wrong to want to "look like a troll" after ogling Kendrick's gorgeous hair, then we don't want to be right.
Emily Blunt looked gorgeous at last night's New York City premiere of "The Girl on the Train" -- and her look was anything but a train wreck.
Blunt teamed up with celebrity makeup artist for Laura Mercier, Jenn Streicher, who gave her a "modern and edgy" makeup look that perfectly complemented Blunt's understated attire. "I wanted to highlight Emily's flawless skin and give her a unique lip color that you never see on the red carpet," Streicher said. And man did Blunt pull it off.
To prep her skin, Streicher used Sisley Paris Black Rose Precious Face Oil, to hydrate Blunt's complexion and give it a dewy glow before applying makeup. She then applied Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating, followed by Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance, to allow for flawless makeup application and to give Blunt's cheekbones a nice, subtle sheen.
For Blunt's radiant complexion, Streicher used Laura Mercier Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation in Ivory and set with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder to ensure Blunt's skin stayed fresh throughout the premiere. Streicher then dotted Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Rosebud on the apples of the cheeks and blended outwards with her finger. To make Blunt's eyes pop, Streicher primed them with Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Wheat and then applied Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rosegold. To add a little more drama to Blunt's eyes, Streicher lined her top lid with Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony and swiped on several coats of Laura Mercier Extra Lash Sculpting Mascara.
To finish her look, Streicher focused on Blunt's lips. "Emily's entire look was based around the lip color," Streicher notes. To give her a standout pout, Streicher layered Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in French Kiss and Boudoir on her lips, creating a unique pink color.
Blunt teamed up with celebrity makeup artist for Laura Mercier, Jenn Streicher, who gave her a "modern and edgy" makeup look that perfectly complemented Blunt's understated attire. "I wanted to highlight Emily's flawless skin and give her a unique lip color that you never see on the red carpet," Streicher said. And man did Blunt pull it off.
To prep her skin, Streicher used Sisley Paris Black Rose Precious Face Oil, to hydrate Blunt's complexion and give it a dewy glow before applying makeup. She then applied Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating, followed by Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance, to allow for flawless makeup application and to give Blunt's cheekbones a nice, subtle sheen.
For Blunt's radiant complexion, Streicher used Laura Mercier Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation in Ivory and set with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder to ensure Blunt's skin stayed fresh throughout the premiere. Streicher then dotted Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Rosebud on the apples of the cheeks and blended outwards with her finger. To make Blunt's eyes pop, Streicher primed them with Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Wheat and then applied Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rosegold. To add a little more drama to Blunt's eyes, Streicher lined her top lid with Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony and swiped on several coats of Laura Mercier Extra Lash Sculpting Mascara.
To finish her look, Streicher focused on Blunt's lips. "Emily's entire look was based around the lip color," Streicher notes. To give her a standout pout, Streicher layered Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in French Kiss and Boudoir on her lips, creating a unique pink color.
After ten years of begging for a piece of her on the VMAs stage, the Queen of Pop, Britney Spears, made an epic comeback at last night's MTV Music Video Awards -- and needless to say, she looked fabulous. To get ready for her grand debut, Spears turned to celebrity stylist Lorenzo Martin for a bombshell blowout.
To create her look, Martin started by applying ColorProof Evolved Color Care LiftIt Color Protect Foam Mousse on wet hair from the roots to the ends. He then dried Spears's strands with the Bio Ionic 10x Pro UltraLight Speed Dryer until her hair was dry and smooth. To amp up the texture, Martin wrapped her long hair around the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Pro Curling Iron, leaving the ends out and shaking to loosen the curl. To bring it all together, Martin finished the look with ColorProof Evolved Color Care Powderfix Texturizing Powder and a little ColorProof Evolved Color Care HumdityRx Anti-Frizz WeatherProof Spray.
Oops, she did it again. We're in love.
To create her look, Martin started by applying ColorProof Evolved Color Care LiftIt Color Protect Foam Mousse on wet hair from the roots to the ends. He then dried Spears's strands with the Bio Ionic 10x Pro UltraLight Speed Dryer until her hair was dry and smooth. To amp up the texture, Martin wrapped her long hair around the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Pro Curling Iron, leaving the ends out and shaking to loosen the curl. To bring it all together, Martin finished the look with ColorProof Evolved Color Care Powderfix Texturizing Powder and a little ColorProof Evolved Color Care HumdityRx Anti-Frizz WeatherProof Spray.
Oops, she did it again. We're in love.
Jessica Alba looked absolutely stunning at last night's "Mechanic: Resurrection" premiere, and she's got her beauty brand, Honest, to thank for her look.
Alba teamed up with Honest Beauty Brand Ambassador Jennifer Yepez who used the brand's new hair care line to create tousled waves that framed the star's gorgeous face perfectly. First, Yepez prepped Alba's hair with the Beyond Hydrated Moisture Milk Leave-In Conditioner from mid-shaft to ends. To protect Alba's hair, Yepez spritzed Honestly Protected Heat Defense Spray, followed by Honestly Uplifted Volumizing Spray all over to amp up the volume on her do'. To create Alba's bouncy yet relaxed waves, Yepez started at the nape of her hair, gathered small clean sections and blow-dried Alba's hair upwards to build volume. Once finished, Yepez reached for a 1.25-inch curling iron, starting in the back, taking medium sections and wrapped Alba's hair downwards on the iron, alternating directions as she went. She then lightly teased Alba's hair at the crown, and combed through the tease for a voluminous, sleek look. To finish off her hair, Yepez secured the middle and side sections back with bobby pins.
To keep her makeup equally soft, Honest Beauty Creative Color Consultant Daniel Martin used the Honest Beauty Falling For You Makeup Palette, applying the shades Smoked Aubergine and Blackened Burgundy to her lids and dabbing on Honest Beauty Magic Balm for a glossy finish. To complete her eye look, he applied Honest Beauty True Velvet Eyeliner in Truly Cocoa, and swiped on Honest Beauty Truly Lush Mascara+ Lash Primer.
Alba teamed up with Honest Beauty Brand Ambassador Jennifer Yepez who used the brand's new hair care line to create tousled waves that framed the star's gorgeous face perfectly. First, Yepez prepped Alba's hair with the Beyond Hydrated Moisture Milk Leave-In Conditioner from mid-shaft to ends. To protect Alba's hair, Yepez spritzed Honestly Protected Heat Defense Spray, followed by Honestly Uplifted Volumizing Spray all over to amp up the volume on her do'. To create Alba's bouncy yet relaxed waves, Yepez started at the nape of her hair, gathered small clean sections and blow-dried Alba's hair upwards to build volume. Once finished, Yepez reached for a 1.25-inch curling iron, starting in the back, taking medium sections and wrapped Alba's hair downwards on the iron, alternating directions as she went. She then lightly teased Alba's hair at the crown, and combed through the tease for a voluminous, sleek look. To finish off her hair, Yepez secured the middle and side sections back with bobby pins.
To keep her makeup equally soft, Honest Beauty Creative Color Consultant Daniel Martin used the Honest Beauty Falling For You Makeup Palette, applying the shades Smoked Aubergine and Blackened Burgundy to her lids and dabbing on Honest Beauty Magic Balm for a glossy finish. To complete her eye look, he applied Honest Beauty True Velvet Eyeliner in Truly Cocoa, and swiped on Honest Beauty Truly Lush Mascara+ Lash Primer.