Cosmetaholic

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 Burks, 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 Balm 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.