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Jeffrey Burke for Trish McEvoy Cosmetics

Kristin Guidi | Uncategorized | Sunday, 31 January 2010

This year, I decided to expand the blog from make up reviews to make up artist interviews.  My goal is to provide additional exposure for local makeup artists, while bringing readers additional tips and product info.

Jeffrey Burke, who is a Regional Makeup Artist for Trish McEvoy, graciously accepted an invitation to be my first contributor.  He has worked with Trish herself for several years.  Trish partnered with her husband, Dr. Ronald Sherman to combine beuaty and skincare philosophies.  Her first product was a set of make-up brushes.  The original brushes were # 5, 37, 2b, 21, 29, and 11.

Jeffrey and I spoke about some new products that Trish developed.  One in particular, the foundation Beauty To Go Pen is a refillable liquid foundation click pen and all-in-one brush.  The great thing is that you can add any type of her liquid foundation to the pen.  The one foundation that I would recommend to add to the pen is the one that I fell in love with while talking to Jeffrey.  It is the Treatment Foundation w/ SPF 15.  This has been the BEST foundation that I have tested (and ladies, I have tested way too many to count - I am obsessed) and it better be for the cost.  It is $75, but as long as you don’t drop the bottle (as I did) you will have it for a LONG time.  Just think of it as an “investment” in your “make-up wardwrobe.”

Another similar product is the Liquid Face Color Pen.  It is a weightless fluid formula that gives your cheeks a sheer wash of color that appears to come from within.  It is travel-friendly and practially mistake-proof. 

Next, he spoke about the All Over Face Color for an instant pick me up. 

The Gorgeous Lip Color that was introduced recently is a sheer lipcolor.  Jeffrey mentioned the “violet” color as one of his favorites. 

Next, the Beauty Booster Lip Glosses give a surge of moisture to the lip and also contain SPF 15. 

Jeffrey also walked me through the basics of their skincare philosophy.  They have a “4 Essentials” approach - Cleanse, Exfoliate, Moisturize, and Protect.  One standout product that he emphasized was the Even Skin Beta Hydroxy Pads.  They are not abrasive and don’t burn or dry out the skin.  They target pores and lines.  They help to make moisturizer and other skincare products absorb in and work better on the skin.  He spoke to me about importance of EXFOLIATING especially during the winter months.  Skin will be brighter and fresher if you do so.  I took his advice and it greatly improved my skin!

Another skin care product that I tested was the Even Skin Vitamin C Cream.  This is great for someone with hyperpigmentation from sun damage.  Use only at night and it will brighten your skin tone. 

The last product that I went wild for was the Luxe Moisture Blam w/ SPF 15.  I can’t get enough of it, since I have had the worst chapped lips (and again, have tried EVERYTHING).  Jeffrey made my day, by sharing this one with me. 

 

Alterna Ten Conditioner

Kristin Guidi | Alterna, conditioner | Wednesday, 30 December 2009

The Alterna Ten Conditioner is a fabulous conditioner for all hair types.  It is truly luxurious with a beach-like scent (similar to the Shampoo).  It gave my fine hair fantastic shape, body, and shine.

Click here to get yours for $25.50

Alterna Ten 10 Conditioner 6.7oz

Alterna Ten Shampoo

Kristin Guidi | Alterna, conditioner | Wednesday, 30 December 2009

The Alterna Ten Shampoo has a luxurious, beach-like scent and is an excellent shampoo.  It is sulfate free, rebalances and nourishes all hair types. 

Click here to get it for $30

Alterna Ten 10 Conditioner 6.7oz

 

Alterna Caviar Moisture Conditioner

Kristin Guidi | Alterna, conditioner | Wednesday, 30 December 2009

Alterna Caviar Moisture Conditioner is fantastic for the winter season! It is very moisturizing without weighing hair down. 

Click here to get yours for $19

 Alterna Caviar Moisture Conditioner 8.5 oz

Alterna Caviar Moisture Shampoo

Kristin Guidi | Alterna, SHAMPOO | Wednesday, 30 December 2009

The Alterna Caviar Moisture Shampoo is a sulfate free shampoo that provides excellent moisture to hair.  It still creates plenty of volume in fine hair and I found it to be an excellent shampoo for my color-treated hair. 

Click here to get it for $14.99

Alterna Caviar Moisture Shampoo with Sea Silk 8.5 oz

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Volume Conditioner

Kristin Guidi | Alterna, conditioner | Wednesday, 30 December 2009

I tried the Caviar Anti-Aging Volume Conditioner by Alterna and found it to create fullness and volume in my fine hair.  This is a VERY good conditioner that makes hair soft and shiny with a wonderful scent!

Click here to get yours for $16.99

Caviar Anti-Aging Seasilk Volume Conditioner 250ml/8.5oz

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Volume Shampoo

Kristin Guidi | Alterna, SHAMPOO | Wednesday, 30 December 2009

I recently tried several Alterna Shampoos and Condtioners and found them to all be fantastic! The first one I tried was the Caviar Anti-Aging Volume Shampoo.  It cleansed hair thoroughly, had a great lather, and luxurious scent! Also, it definetely boosted the volume in my long, fine hair. 

Click here to get yours for $16

Dior La Creme Yeux

Kristin Guidi | ANTI-AGING, Dior, Eye Cream | Sunday, 01 November 2009

As I was breezing quickly through Neiman Marcus on Friday morning, I ran into some old friends from Dior…of course I couldn’t resist sitting down for a few minutes of pampering after being up all night with my 16 week old daughter! One of the artists in town for the event put Dior’s new L’or De Vie La Creme Yeux on my eyes and they immediately started feeling better! The undereye circles from no sleep subsided! The eye creme had fantastic results, as it should for $195.  Read my next posting for more information on the L’or De Vie line or click here to buy yours!

L'Or De Vie Yeux

Dior L’or De Vie La Creme

Kristin Guidi | ANTI-AGING, Dior, MOISTURIZER | Sunday, 01 November 2009

This latest product in Dior’s new skincare line, L’or De Vie, is extremely luxurious.  The creme is rich, but not too oily and combats aging effects through grape-seed extracts or ”vineyard essences. ” This is a trend amongst cosmetic cremes, potions and lotions.  Although, I must admit this left my skin feeling silky and luxurious! It should for $367.57…..click here for yours!

1.7 oz L'Or De Vie La Creme

Dior L’or de Vie L’Extrait

Kristin Guidi | Uncategorized | Sunday, 01 November 2009

The new skin care line by Dior called L’or de Vie is simply di-VINE.  The L’Extrait serum glides on silky-smooth and is made from grape vine’s essences.  To be even more specific, from the website: the skincare line was born of the exclusive partnership between Dior and the legendary vineyard Chateau D’Yquem. After 6 months, the shoots of these exceptional vines attain the height of their protective and regenerative powers. Once harvested, a 17-step purification process extracts every drop of the vines’ essence.  The L’Extrait left my skin feeling silky smooth, as it should for $348.62 a bottle! Click here to get yours!

Christian Dior L'OR DE VIE Extrait Precious Complex