I love being a beauty contributor for Brenda After Sixty! This month, I’m going to share with you my favorite makeup brushes and tools, and how I keep them clean. It’s hard to find a GOOD, cruelty-free makeup brush set without breaking the bank. I love Kevyn Aucoin’s brush sets – especially
“Very Peri” – A Cool Blue for a Fresh Winter Eye Look!
The annual Pantone Color of the Year has a huge influence on textiles, fabrics, clothing – and yes, cosmetics! This year’s color is “Very Peri” – a gorgeous periwinkle blue Pantone hopes will “encourage personal inventiveness and creativity.” That sounds good to me! This year we can be hip, be in
Your Fall Makeup Looks Are Here!
Reimagine all things nude for Fall with this limited-edition eyeshadow pallete from Kevyn Aucoin including 12 cool & warm shades developed to flatter every skin tone & eye color in blendable mattes & shimmering formulas. Eyeshadow shades included: - Natural - Brick - Heat -
Product Spotlight: Lash Star Beauty Full Control Lash Sculpting Mascara
The brush is the heart of the mascara! That’s why I love Lash Star Beauty Full Control Lash Sculpting Mascara. This 2-in-1 double ended brush pumps up volume 4,100%, is smudge-proof, with no clumps & intense blackest black shade. Make-Up Tips: Use the tight line brush at the root to
Now Offering LXMI
To My Valued Clients & Friends, I’m thrilled to tell everyone I recently began offering LXMI (pronounced /luxe-me/), including the LXMI’s Pure Nilotica Melt – an ultra-hydrating, balm-to-oil made from one ingredient: 100% organic Nilotica Reserve™. Pure Nilotica Melt is plant-derived,
The Recent Passing Of Ellis Faas
I wanted to take a moment to formally share my condolences on the recent unexpected passing of Ellis Faas, at the age of 58. The Dutch makeup artist built ELLIS FAAS Cosmetics in Amsterdam, while raising her daughter Flavia as a single mom. Beyond the founder of her brand, this marked a
Katrina’s “Faves” for a Summer Face in Brenda after Sixty
Katrina has become a contributing beauty editor for Brenda after Sixty a life, health & beauty blog for women 60+ in & around Boston. Her latest article discusses her favorite beauty products for a Summer face & tips on applying them. Read the article & more by her. Sign up for
Learn To Apply Lipstick & Liner Like A Pro
How do you apply lipstick with a lip liner? Watch the above video and follow along with these steps: Start by using Sara Happ lip scrub to remove all of the dead skin & smooth out your lips Apply the lipstick with a dome vegan brush (not a lipstick brush) Start from the inside of
Perfect Your Lips for Summer With These 3 Steps
The Spring is the perfect time to get those dry & chapped Winter lips ready for Summer! Transfer tired lips to a fresh & natural glow with products from Sara Happ, The Lip Expert. Follow these steps to "lift" your pout: EXFOLIATE Exfoliation is step #1 to a smooth &
Special 20% Discount
To my valued clients and friends, This is a tough time we are in. However, we must try to stay strong and keep our spirits up. I have appreciated your patronage throughout the years and it would mean as much as ever now. I have decided to offer a special 20% discount on all my products, plus
Spring Makeup Looks & Products
Getting our Spring makeup looks ready in the studio with some of our new seasonal products from Kevyn Aucoin, Ellis Faas & more. It's always a good day when you get to play with makeup! What colors & products are you hoping for this Spring? We are proud to offer the hottest makeup