When it comes to prepping their famous clients for the cameras, second-rate formulas won’t cut it for these green makeup gurus.
During their years of dabbing, lining, sweeping and swiping,
they’ve discovered natural and organic cosmetics that not only meet
their high standards for ingredient purity, but also do not compromise
on performance. Curious to see what products these pros choose as their
favorites and how they apply them for red carpet-worthy results? Here's
your peek inside the kits of the makeup artists who truly know naturals.
Laila Bahman / blush courtesy of Kjaer Weis
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Jessa Blades’ favorite blush: Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Desired Glow, $54 (organic)
Brooklyn-based Blades is a makeup artist and herbalist
who formulates her own natural skincare products and herbal remedies.
Her company, Blades Natural Beauty, offers advice to those looking to make the switch to natural products.
“This blush looks great on everyone and has just the kind of
warmth we need during the winter. To apply, I swipe over the top of the
cream blush with my ring finger, which has the softest touch. Then I
smile and tap the color twice on each cheek. With my middle finger, I
blend the blush in a circular motion on the apples of my cheeks, then
blend it back toward my ears.”
Kordo Doski / concealer courtesy of Jane Iredale
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Lina Hanson’s favorite concealer: Jane Iredale Active Light Under-Eye Concealer, $27 (natural)
As a makeup artist, LA-based Hanson has worked with
celebrities from Naomi Watts to Natalie Portman and Orlando Bloom. She’s
also the author of "Eco-Beautiful," and the founder of the Lina Hanson natural skincare line.
“This concealer calms tired and puffy eyes; I love how it
brightens the under-eye area. I gently twist the pump and apply a bit of
concealer on my hand. Next, I use a concealer brush and apply a bit of
the concealer evenly to the under-eye area. Then I add a bit more
concealer, dabbing it gently with my fingertip to make sure it stays. To
finish, I dust on some light translucent powder to make sure it doesn't
move.”
Don Flood / lipstick image courtesy of Ecco Bella
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Paige Padgett’s favorite lipstick: Ecco Bella FlowerColor Lipstick in REDvelation, $18 (natural)
Padgett’s makeup artistry has graced the cover of
countless magazines, from Shape to Self and Women’s Health. She’s a
Green Beauty Expert for the Jillian Michaels Wellness Team, and blogs
about her favorite natural products on her website, paigepadgett.com.
“This crimson lipstick is creamy, stays on for hours, and is
also gluten free, for those who have a sensitivity. For a pretty,
wearable red lip, keep it sheer. First, exfoliate your lips with a
homemade sugar scrub (try sugar and coconut oil). Next, apply a thin
layer of lip balm to condition, and give it a few minutes to absorb.
Finally, pat on the lipstick with a chubby lip brush, or press it on
your lips with your fingertip. Either way, the look is foolproof and the
result is more like a stain than a lipstick. Don't bother using lip
liner with red lips—it will look too perfect and dated.”
courtesy of Rosemarie Swift / eye shadow courtesy of BeautySage
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Rosemarie Swift’s favorite eye shadow: RMS Beauty Cream Eye Shadow, $28 (organic)
Swift is the founder of the organic beauty line RMS
Beauty, as well as a seasoned makeup artist with over 20 years of
experience working with top photographers, models and celebrities like
Gisele Bundchen and Demi Moore.
“This product gives the look of a polished eye shadow with
no glitter particles and no dry, powdered finish. I recommend applying
it without moisturizer or eye cream, though primer is okay. Apply it
minimally with your finger and blend it into skin well to get the effect
of a sheer veil of color. It creates a very polished, glowing layer of
color that looks youthful due to its light-reflecting properties.”
(This product is available on our shopping site
BeautySage, where we only sell products proven to work!)
courtesy of Katey Denno / mascara courtesy of Alima Pure
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Katey Denno’s favorite mascara: Alima Pure Natural Definition Mascara, $22 (natural)
Denno’s client list reads like a who’s who of Hollywood:
Think Christy Turlington, Susan Sarandon, Julianne Moore and Amanda
Seyfried. She shares her makeup expertise and her favorite natural
products on her blog The Beauty of It Is…
“I like Alima's because it's really dark black and
thickening, more so than many of the other [natural mascaras]. Start by
curling your lashes at the root, focusing on getting the outer corner up
high. Then move the curler to the middle of your lashes and make the
curl a swoop rather than a 90-degree angle. Start with the mascara brush
at your lash roots. Wiggle and smash the wand into your lash line so
that your entire lash is coated, and drag the wand up against your
lashes, finishing at the tip. Repeat until you've gotten your lashes as
thick and dark as you like them."
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