Moncton Makeup Artist | Wedding Makeup | Solomon Gardens | Jenn & Aidan

Ok first off, let me just say Jenn is an absolute sweetheart - I love her and I loved being a part of her wedding. I was quite pregnant by the time her day arrived and I remember being asked repeatedly if I was ok, or need a drink of water or to take a break or sit down a minute. SO thoughtful and kind. 

For Jenn's makeup we went for a classic bridal look with soft pinks on the cheeks and lips and clean classic eye. P.S. Have you ever seen such a photogenic bride and such gorgeous bridesmaids?

Products Used:

*Laura Mercier Radiance Primer * Erase Paste Concealer  by Benefit * Kett Airbush in 03 * Dior blush in 01 Pink - Discontinued * Smashbox Lipstick in Pink Posy * Bite Lipgloss in 2011 - Limited Edition* Naked Basics Palette * Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black * Benefit Mascara in They're Real * Lash Genius by Anastasia* Urban Decay All Nighter Finishing Spray*

It was a beautiful, simple outdoor wedding and I loved being a part of it!

Other Vendors involved in Jenn & Aidan's day:
Photographer: Philip Boudreau
Wedding Dress is from: Bella Promessa
Designer : Pronovias
Decor:  Design Studio & Co
 Flowers: Silver Rose
Venue of wedding: Solomon Gardens
Hairstyling: Jen Thibault (Josee's Hair Design) Courtney Johnson (Regis Salon)
Make up by yours truly for Bastarache Beauty with Assistant Karine Smith


Thank you Jenn for having me as part of your special day, all the best to you and Aidan!

Want to see more of Sarah-Jane's Brides? Check out here: http://bastarachebeauty.blogspot.ca/p/brides.html


xx
sj
www.bastarachebeauty.com

Moncton Makeup Artist | May Favorites | Products I'm Lovin!

Hi Everyone! I have not been able to post a lot lately due to baby life / work life balance , but thought I would pull together a quick post on some of my favorite products I keep going back to again & again ! Let me know if there is a specific type of product you would like to me share my favorites on for the next Favorite Product Post !

#1. Nars Albatross Highlighter

Available at Sephora for $33.00 CDN
Sheer light golden sheen.
I use this product on the top of the cheek bones, inner tear duct of the eye and sometimes on the cupids bow of the lip for a warm glow. You can blend it away so that it is really subtle or leave a more vibrant highlight to really make the features pop! 
 From Nars:  

• Creates instant radiance
• Made with transparent pigments to avoid heaviness on the skin
• Universally flattering shades

#2. Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes

Available at Sephora for $23.00 CDN
Matte Brown 25L - Dark Chocolate Brown 
An eyeliner that is actually waterproof- If you want to do a smokey eye with this pencil, or any from the collection, you need to get it on and blend right away cause it won't budge once it sets! I also love the chocolate brown, I use brown on my eyes more then black during the day when I do makeup (people that know me know I don't wear a lot of makeup during the day and I love the softness of  brown for my itty bitty eyes- just a personal preference no makeup logic here) The black I also have and it's amazing, I will slowly begin replacing all my eyeliners with shades from this collection. 
From Makeup Forever:  
 Waterproof, highly pigmented, and smudge-proof, the Aqua collection of long-lasting lip and eye colors was created for the Parisian Aquatic Ballet. Tested under water for five hours.

#3. Dior Addict Lipgloss in Angelique 

Available at Sephora for $31.00 CDN (Ouch!)
223 Angèlique - pale creamy peach
Dior would be my "go-to" splurge line when I want to pick up some extra special goodies and not look at the price tag. This gloss is AMAZING. My favorite way to wear it is over a light pink lipstick to create a subtle pinky-peachy lip. But it is also BEAUTIFUL on it's own. Although the price is steep - there is a fair amount of product in the tube, the packaging is also beautiful and of course -most important- the product is truly amazing!
From Dior:  
 Addict Gloss delivers brilliant shine and a volumizing effect in dazzling shades. The smoothing and hydrating formula comes in three finishes: sparkling, pearly, or pure. 

#4. M.A.C. Warm Neutral Palette  

Available at M.A.C. for $115.00 CDN (I think)
An Eye Shadow Palette in fifteen warm shades: Hey, Warm Breeze, Gingersnap, Dark Brew, Dance in the Dark, Brule Vanilla Extract, Honey Lust, Amber Lights, Saddle, Lemon Tart, Butterfudge, Creative Copper, Unwind and Divine Decadence.
I always opt for warm tones over cool around the eyes and this palette has such a great mix of shades for blue, green or brown eyes with matte and shimmer shades. The only thing I wish it had was a matte meduim tone , like a carmal -the one they have has a shimmer to it, but other then that this has become one of my go to palettes from women of all ages and races - SO VERSATILE! 
From M.A.C.:  
 The highly pigmented powder formula applies evenly, blends and builds beautifully.

#5.  Stila Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

 Available at Sephora or Shoppers for $26.00 CDN
Black - Jet Black
Stay all day? More like stay all week!! I had swatched this on my arm when I was out shopping and it literally did not come off for almost a week I didn't use makeup remover on it ..just soap and water and it took days for just water to break down the product - it's one of their bestselling products - and I can see why!
From Stila: 
 This easy-glide, quick-dry precision liner stays in place until you say when—no smudges, feathering, or running. The thin, marker-like tip is easy to use, even for the beauty beginner, and delivers any look—from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke. It goes on smoothly without skipping, smudging, or pulling, and lasts all day.






Hope you enjoyed my latest favorite finds! 

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 xx
sj
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