Confessions of a Celebrity Makeup Artist

Makeup March Madness

2010-03-16T04:00:00.000-07:00

As basketball's March Madness takes heed, I'd like to extend a little bit of makeup madness to all you beauty mavens out there.

Beginning now until the end of March, take 25% off all beauty products online. Use the promo code below and click here to join in the madness!

Promo Code: MM25DSCT
Expires March 31, 2010

Please be sure to send these savings to all of your friends!

Beautiful Skin Care

2010-01-27T04:00:00.000-08:00

As a makeup artist, I'm a huge advocate for taking care of your skin. So when I come across amazing products and people, I can't wait to share my discoveries. Here are 3 lines that I have recently tried out.

1) Sircuit Skin cosmeceuticals

This new brand is very impressive, I love the smell and feel of the products.
The philosophy of Sircuit Skin is Fresh, 100% natural, organic based,
Chirally Correct & cruelty free. After only using this line for a few days I have the confidence that it does what it says it does. There are quite a few lotions and potions, not to worry as your skin care specialist will be able to suggest the ones that are right for you.

2) Odacite Rejuvenating
When I met Valerie Grandury the founder of Odacite, I was very intrigued with her story. Valerie was on a mission to create a truly 100% organic fresh skin care line, so fresh that it is only available online, made in small batches and shipped directly from the lab. If you are on the search skin care products that live up to the purity that they say they are made with, Odacite is worth checking out.

3) Dr. Jessica Wu
It's been almost a year since I've been going to dermatologist Jessica Wu. Since going to her, my skin feels rejuvenated and restored. Dr. Wu combines the techniques of Western advances and Chinese medicine. Her products are fantastic. I personally love the Anti Aging Sun Care spf 32, the Dew Cream and her Fade Cream. (fade cream is only available at the doctor's office)

Skin care is one of those things that might take some investment in order to find what works best for you. It's great to follow recommendations however every one's skin is different so what works for me might not work for you. Also, you might find a product that you love and then one day feel like it's not working for you any more. This is also common as the needs of our skin can change with age, environment or even our diet.

Red Carpet Beauty Giveaway

2010-01-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

We all envy the radiant complexions and captivating eyes of celebrities on the red carpet. With the purchase of a Perfect Pretty Process DVD, choose 1 of our red carpet gift sets by using one of the promo codes below. Each set is valued at over $50 dollars:

Gift 1: Radiant Complexion PROMO CODE: RCG1

Bodyography Veil Primer Foundation
DuWop Bronze Rush

Gift 2: Sexy Eyes PROMO CODE: RCG2

Bodyography Duo Expressions (Eye Shadow)
P3 Eye Liner Pencil
P3 Mascara

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New Beginnings!

2010-01-01T21:08:00.000-08:00

WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN 2010!!
It's not only a new year, but a new decade. Fresh starts and new beginnings. Here is a quote that inspires me, I hope you like it....................

Life Will Always Be Working Out for Me. . .

I like understanding that things are always evolving, and while there are many things that could be better where I am, it is not really a problem because "where I am" is constantly changing to something better. I like knowing that as I look for the best things around me where I am, those things become more prevalent in my experience.

It is fun to know that things are always working out for me, and as I watch for the evidence of that . . . I see more evidence of that every day.
--- Abraham

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010

2010-01-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

In celebration of the New Year, I am giving away a New Year’s beauty kit with one of my favorite mascaras, a Slate eyeshadow quad, and eyeliner pencil. Valued at more than $50, this beauty kit is free to the 10th person who subscribes to my newsletter. Simply click here, submit your email address and you’re entered to win!

3,2,1 Happy New Year!

2009-12-30T04:00:00.000-08:00

As we bid adieu to 2009 and say hello to the fabulous things to come in the New Year, we want to make sure that we end old things and begin new things with a big bold bang! And I’m not just talking about the anticipated New Year’s fireworks show in a city near you.

When the countdown begins, you want to be the girl that every guy is looking at to lay that first New Year’s kiss on in 2010. Not sure what to put on your lips for New Year’s Eve? Fret not, I’ve got you covered!

One of my best kept secrets of long-lasting lip color is Liptini Lip Stains. They come in 17 different shades, six of which have shimmer. I wear a Liptini lip-stain everyday because, often times, I don't like the feel of lipstick and lipliner. You can top off any of the colors with a lip gloss or a lip balm for an added bonus of shine.

Want more from Liptini? Check out Nailtini from the makers of Liptini.

Liptini Beauty Tip: Layer multiple stains together for even more shade variation. Now that's a potent cocktail.

Cheers to you and Liptini!

Christmas Movie Extravaganza!

2009-12-28T04:00:00.000-08:00

I hope that everyone had a fantastic Christmas. I got some much needed rest and caught up on some movies. I saw "Up in the Air" with George Clooney. I had no idea what it was about until I saw it and it had some very poignant life messages for me, I really enjoyed it. My other theater experience was "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin. Nancy Meyers never lets me down. Her movies are multi-layered and always showing a mature woman in an empowered light. I highly recommend it!

On the small screen at home, I enjoyed "Australia", "17 Again", "The Proposal" (again) and several of my favorite romantic comedies such as "Love Actually", "The Holiday", "You've Got Mail" and "Briget Jones's Diary". You can't go wrong with any of these, no matter how many times I watch them I love them.

This coming week I'm on call for jury duty, so I'm not sure what I will be bringing you later this week, though I'm pretty sure we will be announcing a great New Year's offer. Stay tuned.

Merry Christmas from TerriA Makeup

2009-12-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone from TerriA Makeup! We've appreciated your business throughout this year and hope to continue to bring you more beauty tips, makeup giveaways and celebrity stories in 2010!

Winter Beauty Tip: We are all quite in-tuned with protection from the sun during the summer, but sometimes the winter can bring just as many problems to our skin. Though you might not be by a pool, you still want to make sure to use a great moisturizer that has lots of antioxidants. It is a great way to protect your skin from the environment.

If you find that you have dry and chapped skin, try adding a humidifier when you sleep; the heater in your house could be drying out your skin this winter season!

An Update On Our Holiday Special

2009-12-23T04:00:00.000-08:00

Our holiday giveaway is almost over as the New Year approaches! We will be giving away a free gift with purchase when you spend $25 or more on all beauty orders purchased online, now until the New Year!*

Act now by clicking here.

P.S.- We're about 60 followers away from our 2010th follower for 2010. Follow @TerriA_Makeup to help us ring in The New Year the right way!

*Offer expires December 31st, 2009 midnight. $25 does not include shipping or sales tax.

It's All About Beauty!

2009-12-21T08:37:00.000-08:00

Last week I did makeup for a new Pantene commercial for the U.K.. It was an amazing experience, and what makeup artist doesn't like a project to be all about beauty!

It is a fantastic experience when a team of people come together, all "tops" in their fields, and have one goal in common to make the most beautiful commercial and enjoy the process. OK so that's 2 goals.

Unfortunately I can't show you any images from the spot just yet, it's all highly confidential until the campaign is revealed. So until next time I will leave you with the thoughts of beautiful long blonde hair (that we all dream of) so shiny and silky that it will turn heads every where.

Holiday Giveaway

2009-12-18T16:00:00.000-08:00

The New Year is almost here, and I'm feeling festive!
So, in celebration of the holidays I'm offering a free gift with purchase when you spend $25 or more on all beauty products purchased online now until the New Year!*

While you're online, you can help me ring in the New Year by reaching 2010 followers for 2010! The lucky 2010th follower will receive free beauty products courtesy of moi.

You can start following me by clicking here and adding @TerriA_Makeup http://www.twitter.com/terria_makeup. Hurry, the New Year is almost here!

Shop now by clicking here.

* Offer Expires December 31st at 12:00 midnight. $25 does not include sales tax or shipping cost.

Check out Dennis Quaid giving Ellen money!

2009-12-16T04:00:00.000-08:00

I was back at The Ellen Show with Dennis Quaid. He made a special appearance on behalf of Hasbro and the G.I. Joe brand to give Ellen a whopping $250,000 donation for her Toys for Tots. Dennis also presented Ellen with her very own action hero doll. It was great being there as usual, and whether I’m watching at home or from the studio when Ellen spreads a little holiday cheer to one of her viewers that is having a rough time of it, I get teary eyed. I know you know what I mean!

Be sure to check out Dennis Quaid on Ellen today and see all the fantastic things the audience of Day 10 of the 12 Days of Give Aways got. Amazing!!!!

Until today's airing, check out this hilarious video from the last time that David and I visited Ellen's studio.

2010 for 2010!

2009-12-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

Help me ring in the New Year by reaching 2010 followers for 2010! The lucky 2010^th follower will receive free beauty products courtesy of moi.

You can start following me by clicking here and adding @TerriA_Makeup . Hurry, the New Year is almost here!

Holiday Pucker

2009-12-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

One beauty trend that is sure to heat things up this holiday season are red lips. The thing to remember about red lipstick is that it can make or break a look.

Here are some rules when applying red lipstick:

1. Use a lip liner that is close to the color of your natural lip, this way you can get your shape defined and if there are any mistakes it's easier to clean up.
2. Fill in the entire lip with the lip liner to get the same texture and shade.
3. For extra insurance against feathering, use DuWop Reverse lip liner on the outside edge of your natural lip liner.
4. Now fill the entire area in with your RED lipstick. Blot with a tissue to set.
5. Finish with gloss if desired, but remember the time of day and occasion you are attending.

Red lipstick quote of the century and sound advice: “Where lipstick is concerned, the important thing is not color, but to accept God's final word on where your lips end.”
Jerry Seinfeld

Fabulous Friday: Winter Blush

2009-12-04T04:00:00.000-08:00

With winter weather wearing away at our summer sun and color, it's the perfect time to break out beautiful bright blushes.

SPOTTED ON: Beyonce

WHY WE LOVE IT: Winter means less sun (and paler skin)—which is all the more reason to give your cheeks extra love. Layer blush on the apples of your cheeks, and blend it outwards along your temples for a festive, edgier look.

INSTYLE FAVORITE: Maybelline New York Dream Mousse Blush in Soft Plum ($7, walgreens.com). (via InStyle)

One of Terri's favorites is the DuWop Bronze Rush. To find out more of Terri's favorite click here.

Recap Wednesday: Free Gift With Newsletter Sign Up

2009-12-02T04:00:00.000-08:00

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Makeover Monday: Goes to College

2009-11-30T03:35:00.000-08:00

Girls aren't the only ones who benefit from makeovers!!!

This is my nephew Aaron, a handsome and charismatic guy.
Well, when the life of dorm living, classes & RA duties don't get the best of him. Yes he can get a haircut anytime, however he only wants me to touch his locks, which my ego loves. It had been several months since the last time we got together and to tell you the truth I didn't feel like working over the Thanksgiving Holiday, and then he walked in!!!!
So in celebration of his birthday and plane ol just loving an extreme makeover we went for it. A great classic men's haircut with some texturizing, so it can be worn tousled or neat, and a clean shave. I let him do the shaving, but before I sent him for a rendezvous with his razor, I buzzed off the majority of facial hair. This is recommended to make the shave easier with less risk of nicks and ingrown hairs. I also advised him to use a hot towel compress after a his shower to really prep the skin for a close shave.
And the results are fantastic!!!

Viola'!!

Fabulous Friday: Marisa Miller on Conan O'Brien

2009-11-27T04:00:00.000-08:00

Earlier this week I spent a fabulous day with the fabulous Marisa Miller.

On Tuesday, it was Marisa's first time on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. She and Conan had such great chemistry. Marisa had a lot to talk about; everything from wearing the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra to working on a special Harley Davidson promotion for the troops.

You can watch her interview below :

Also make sure to take advantage of our Black Friday Extravaganza. Use promo code BF25OFF to receive 25% off all beauty products. Here are a few makeup items from our Beauty Shop that you can use to recreate Marisa's sultry eyes:

Slate Eye Shadow Quad
Tarte Eyelash Curler
Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara

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Recap Wednesday: A Magical Makeover

2009-11-25T11:44:00.000-08:00

We've made a lot of new changes to the site and our beauty brand. However, the mission is still the same; empowering women to feel confident in their own skin with their own natural beauty. So in honor of our own makeover and in the spirit of Thanksgiving & Black Friday Shopping, we are offering 25% off all beauty products from our Beauty Shop. Use promotion code: BF25OFF

Happy Shopping!

Offer valid November 26-29.

Makeover Monday: My weekend with Keith Urban

2009-11-23T10:52:00.000-08:00

It was a gorgeous weekend in Hollywood, and I couldn't have enjoyed it more! I spent this past Sunday prepping Keith Urban for the American Music Awards. Keith and wife Nicole Kidman wowed the red carpet.

Keith not only took home his stunning wife but the award for Best Male Country Singer for the night.

Prior to the AMA's, I also shot Keith's new video, 'Til Summer Comes Around. Sure to be another hit, take a listen.

Last but not least, on Saturday, Keith treated 900 fans to an acoustic set at the Verizon Wireless store in Pasadena. Amazing as always, if you can catch Keith on his next tour, you won't be disappointed!

Recap Wednesday: The Princess and the Frog

2009-11-18T04:00:00.000-08:00

I attended the premiere of Disney's history making movie, The Princess and the Frog at The Disney Lot this Sunday with actress Jenifer Lewis. Jenifer plays Mama Odie, the good voodoo priestess of the Bayou in the animated family feature.

Disney returns to the classic 2D animation that was quite honestly the best animated movie I've seen since I was a kid! It was layered with incredible music, beautiful color and lots of great life messages.

The Princess and the Frog is a magical movie that is sure to be another Disney classic!

The film will open in limited release in New York and Los Angeles on November 25, 2009 before expanding into wide release on December 11, 2009.

Twilight's Elizabeth Reaser

2009-11-16T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday everyone. I had a terrific weekend! It started Friday working with the lovely and talented Elizabeth Reaser from Twilight. It was our first time meeting and it won't be the last!

Elizabeth attended the Prada Book Launch Party in Beverly Hills, so I smoked her up a bit with the P3 Black eye pencil and MAC fluidliner in Blacktrack, topped off with Jouer highlighter cream. I used Benefit's Coralista blush then glossed up her lips with Amazing Cosmetics "Kathy".

Check back in on Wednesday because I will have a recap of Disney's The Princess and The Frog premiere and press junket with my friend Jenifer Lewis.

Cioa!

USO trip with Victoria's Secret Angels

2009-11-11T04:00:00.000-08:00

This was in December 2007, and I was invited to beautify the VS Angels on a trip to raise morale for our troops in Guantanamo Bay.

This picture was taken after a day of meeting and greeting, and it was our time to chill out at the outdoor bar at the Officer's Club.

Marisa Miller, Selita Ebanks and Adriana Lima are three of the VS models that came along on the trip and I've had the joy of working with over the past several years. They both have also been in Sport Illustrated.

Because the girls were mingling all day, they wanted a more natural look. This was an up close and personal mission, and they wanted to look like their "best self". And no matter how blessed we are with Supermodel looks, a girl always enjoys being a little polished.

So to polish these VS beauties, I kept it simple with my tried-and-true Amazing Cosmetics Concealer and Velvet Mineral Powder Foundation for a flawless, long-lasting face.

The girls were thrilled; they looked great and felt naturally beautiful.

Stay tuned for more anecdotes and makeup secrets from my various jobs with all the beautiful people : )

Makeover Monday: The Polished Look in 30 Seconds

2009-11-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Here's the latest video from The P3 Beauty Youtube Channel. Katrina is a P3 client featured in the Perfect Pretty Process DVD which reveals, step-by-step, how to put on your own makeup like a pro. Check out her "Polished" look in 30 seconds!

For more makeup tips and my favorite beauty products, visit the P3 Beauty site... and be sure to follow me on Twitter.

Fabulous Friday: In The Name of All Things Glossy

2009-11-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

I'm always trying new beauty products. In the name of all things glossy, here are 3 lip gloss recommendations that should be in every woman's purse:

P3 Beauty Jojoba Lip Slicks- A favorite to some of my supermodel clients, these glosses come in 6 different shades. Lip Slicks are not sticky and add the perfect hint of color with a Jojoba based moisturizer. This gloss can be worn alone or on top of your favorite lip pencil, lipstick or stain.

Huge Lips, Skinny Hips- If you like a lip plumper, but not the fiery feeling that goes along with it, try Huge Lips, Skinny Hips from Purple Lab. It's a silky feeling gloss that will enhance any lips.

Lucy B Fresh Juice Lip Glosses-These glosses have longer-wearing color, aren't sticky and have lots of shine!They have hydrating tints of color made with vitamin E and confidence enhancing Australian flower essences.

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