Moncton Make up Artist | Make Up Giveaway | Naked Palette

Hey Everyone, so it was a tough call between doing a giveaway on the Naked Palette or brushes, but in the end, the  palettes won - but I certainly have not forgotten your desire for brushes <3

Below is the multiple ways to get entries, good luck to all the contestants! I am excited to share one of my favorite palettes with one of you!!


a Rafflecopter giveaway
 xx sj www.bastarachebeauty.com

Moncton Makeup Artist | Wedding Wednesdays | Martine & Jeremie | Beautiful Beach Wedding | Romantic Bridal Make up

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited about this new segment of my blog! Wedding Wednesdays will be a feature on a past bridal client ! So girls (and their photographers) - if you have not  gotten me some photos - please do. This will be released bi-weekly and I am so excited to get started!

Our first Bride will be the lovely Martine. She is an absolute sweetheart, and has the greatest style. You will see what I mean when you check out her beautiful wedding pics!

Bridal Makeup Inspiration for Martine: Soft & Romantic. Warm pinks, champagnes and neutrals.

Products Used:
*HD Makeup Forever Foundation * Naked 2 Palette by Urban Decay * Smashbox Pink Posy Lipstick * Benefit Erase Paste Concealer * Benefit They're Real Mascara * Bobbi Brown Gel Liner* Dior Blush *

 

Feedback from Martine on her special day *my clients like to make me cry* :

“I found Sarah-Jane through google, and landed on her professional website. The fact that she had a professional portfolio and lots of pictures and a great looking website, it made me email her for further information. I have no regrets!! I absolutely loved my wedding day makeup, I look flawless in my photos and my bridesmaids and mom looked amazing and they felt like princesses on my special day. They all had great things to say about you :) I've already referred some girls and will keep doing so.  Thanks again so much Sarah! I’m excited to get my makeup done, as a bridesmaid this time. "

I AM A HUGE BELIEVER IN WOMAN FEELING LIKE PRINCESSES, ESPECIALLY ON THEIR WEDDING DAY -just sayin ;) 

Makeup by: Sarah-Jane for Bastarache Beauty

Hairstyling by: Vanessa Lavigne for Studio Di Moda

Photography by: Christine of WonkyEye Photography

Florals & Decor designed by: Bride and attendants

Martine's Dress: Bella Promessa Bridal & Former Wear

Thank you Martine for sharing your big day with me! It was an absolute delight!

xx

sj

www.bastarachebeauty.com

The Ten Foundation Commandments

I'm going to come right out and say it - Foundation (to me) is a splurge purchase. I have bought $7.00 mascara and $5 lipstick..but rarely do I spend less then $40.00 on foundation (sorry.) My Three favorite companies to buy foundation from (in no particular order) Smashbox, Make Up Forever, Laura Mercier.

Here we go:

#1. In this Instagram, Facebook and selfie world, having your makeup photograph well is a priority. That being said I ALWAYS opt for a yellow based foundation - always. Flashes and harsh lighting in photographs accentuate redness in the face, a yellow based foundation will help neutral this and help you not look pink in the face.

#2. Color Matching, When you go to purchase complexion makeup, do the jar stripe test. Run the makeup from your check done to your neck, and try 3 colors that look close (that is a Robert Jones trick). This will give you the closest and truest color match.

#3. Use the Right Tools: For a very natural finish, use your fingers, for a little more coverage use a Beauty-Blender and for the fullest coverage I recommend a synthetic Brush.

#4. Have The Right Base: Use a primer if your skin has uneven texture (dryness, break outs, fine lines & wrinkles) But make sure your formulas are compatible. If you are using a water based foundation, have a water based primer etc. To keep this simple, buy your primer & foundation from the same line - same can be said for the concealer.

#5.Start in The Center of your face and work your way out. Women tend to have  more redness around the nose, so put the bulk of your product there and the product will sheer out naturally as you get to your jaw line.

#6. Layer it up - A light to medium foundation base is best for longevity and then spot concealing where there are problem areas. Then to really help things last - finish with a powder. For dry skin I just lightly dust a setting powder over t-zone. For oily skin- a mattifying one, wherever needed. Doing light layers of different products will give you a more natural finish and more bang for your buck by being longer lasting.

#7. Timing: Let your moisturizer and primer absorb into your face before you get your foundation on, so wait a few minutes in the beginning. BUT as soon as everything looks perfect with your foundation/concealer..get the powder on before your foundation creases or settles into any fine lines.

#8 Do your eyes first : A lot of clients will comment: "Oh, you do the eyes first?" Yes I do, every time. Who has time to make their skin look absolutely perfect, and then screw it up with eyeshadow fall out and mascara smudges? Not me. Do you eyes first, then take a bit of moisturizer and wipe away any fall out, and then start creating your perfect complexion.

#9 Choose the right formulas: You want your formulas to be age appropriate and skin type appropriate.

#10. Use Multiple Shades: Find a shade that matches your skin tone perfectly -  buy that one and then buy one shade lighter, and one shade darker (or use bronzer) You can use these to subtle bring dimension and life to your face. Apply the shades where you would apply highlighter and contour.

Please comment below if you have any questions or tell me what your "foundation commandment" is you swear by! I'd love to hear your tricks or your favorite products for your skin type!

xx
sj
WWW.BASTARACHEBEAUTY.COM

Most images are google images in this post. With the exception  of title image: by Caro Photo, and Selfie. lol

Beautiful lips in a Canadian Winter? Yes it is possible.

My lips get SO DRY, and I'm a makeup artist - so unacceptable. And I knew, being a true Canadian girl putting my lips through a true Canadian winter, that I needed some serious help- and only another fellow Canadian could be trusted. So I hit up Shoppers and found the Lise Watier counter and picked up 2 gems.

Lise Watier  SPA FONDANT Moisturizing Lip Therapy $21.00 CDN
Lise Watier SENSATIONAL KISS Exfoliating Lip Balm  $21.00 CDN

Here is my before photo and after one or so week of use. 

 

Now I have to confess, my before isn't a true before as I started using the SPA FONDANT right away, but you can still tell my lips were pretty dry.  I have the SPA FONDANT on in the after photo.

So I do LOVE these products - and was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked. I did keep my regular EOS lip blam and Blistex in my purse for on the go, but I've always used those products and have never seen such a difference in the look and feel of my lips.

Details:

Sensational Kiss: This lip balm gently exfoliates thanks to the fine sugar crystals that eliminate dead skin cells An indispensable for moisturized, ultra soft and sensational lips! 

Spa Fondant: Prevent your precious lips from drying and chapping with Spa Fondant Lip Moisturizing Therapy. Rich in anti-oxydizing Vitamin E and deep moisturizing ingredients, it also contains Maxi-Lip®. The latter stimulates the reconstitution of collagen for a visible increase in the volume of your lips while helping restructure your lips' contour. 

Do you have any winter beauty routines or splurges to fight against the weather harshness? Would love to hear about them in the comments below!

xx
SJ

WWW.BASTARACHEBEAUTY.COM