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Zen is definatly a new face to the Beauty Industry to watch out for. This Aspiring Artist attendend Napolean Perdis Beauty Acadmey in Hollywood California (2009)and is now a Certified Makeup Artist with 9yrs of experience in the industry. Zen is experienced in editorial, runway, glamor, film, as well as theater Makeup Artistry. In California Zen worked closly with Various Celebrity Makeup Artist and educators.Zen has worked with Ivory Cunnanan (vocal Artist/Model in LA) . as well as MTV/Moofaces Showcase, Carlton Hair Salon Show (California's largest Hair Salon Chain) and etc in California. Zen has also worked with top salons in the area as well as charity's,weddings,and photo shoots with many photographers in North Carolina.Currently, Zen is preparing for her graduation from Cosmetic Art School as Esthetician and is a freelance Makeup Artist for MAC Cosmetics. She plans to relocate back to California this year in hopes to break into the Fashion as well as Film Industry there as well.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Benefits of Makeup Primers and my favorite Brands

2.Benefits of Makeup Primers

A.     Foundation Primer Not to prime is a Crime!!

·       Long Gevity (silicon properties bind it together)

·       Smooth’s Surface

·       Corrects (Wrinkles, redness, acne, Pore Size, Color, etc.)

·       Can control Oil Production

·       Is a barrier for your skin

·       Less Touchups

·       Helps you to save money and product

Note: To painters, primer is necessary when painting with oil paints. All of us produce oil in are skin the only difference is that some may produce more excessive then others

3.  My Top Products

1.       Rimmel: Fix & Perfect: Apricot color evens out skin tone as well as minimizes pores

2.       Napoleon Auto Pilot- Water based, Prims complexion, sooths complexion as well as delivers hydration. Do not substitute for a moisturizer. Will remove makeup.

3.       NP Set- Is Napoleon Perdis line that you can find at target. It is designed to be more affordable.

4.       The NP Set line is 98% Paraben free.




4.Smash box Primers

A.     Photo Finish Targeting Pore and Line Primer Erases

·       Lines

·       Pores

·       Imperfections

·       Controls Shine.

Primers Are:

·       Photo Finish Bronzing Primer- Sheer and Warms Skin Tone

·       Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF 15 & Dermaxyl-- Anti- Aging, SPF, Protects skin

·       Anti-Shine-Gel to powder formula

·       Photo Finish Foundation Primer- Smooth’s Texture and keeps makeup on longer.

·       Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer – For oily and acne prone skin types (oil-free)


·        Color Correcting - They Counteract discoloration and even skin tone.

5. Eye Shadow Primer/Base 

o   Use one or the other

o   Intensifies

o   Longevity

o   No Creases

o   Blend able Support

o   Support

o   Support

Note: Less is more. The primer/base should look as if it is painted on the skin to much primer can result in bad blending as well as thickness and running.

6. My Top Brands

·       Mac’s Dream Color Base- Versatile and Fragrance free.

·       These shades can’t be used around the lips such as Fawntastic and Black.

·       These shades can’t be used around the eye area Fabulous and Improper Copper.)

·       Urban Decay- One of the Industries top brands. Last 24hrs No Creases. Eden, Sin and Greed are shades that can also be worn as shadows or highlighters! 4 types Eden, Greed, Original, & Sin.

·       Smash box- Excellent smoother for lids. Great for mature skin and can be worn by alone.

·       NYX- 3 types white, pearl white, skin tone.

1.       Skin Tone- Longevity and neutral tones

2.       White- Vibrant

3.       Pearl white- Vibrant with frost


7.Other Excellent Products


Auto Pilot Pore Minimizer & Mattifier
·       Reduces and Refines Pores
·       Spot treat or all over
·       Vitamin A & E protect against Free Radicals
·       Conceals Black heads

Auto Pilot Retouch Skin Smooth Cream
·       Retouches makeup
·       Blur effect
·       Moisturizers
·       Unwanted fine line
·       Unsighted pores

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Services & Rates

View My Portfolio: www.beautynsoul.carbonmade.com

Consultation required prior to all Services $25


Weddings Packages (Includes the cost of the Bride)
Small ( up to 6 Bridesmaids) $200
Large (6 + Bridesmaids) $350


Other Services
Eyebrows $10
Lash Extensions $20
Skin Care Evaluation $20
Makeup Application Lessons $25
Product Recommendation $30
Special Occasions $50


Also Available and Experienced in:
Photo Shoots
Fashion Shows
TV/Film/Music Videos
Theatrical

Contact for these Rates

For more info and Booking : beautynsoul@hotmail.com 760.397.3352