The goal of Rachael's makeup look is to even out her skin tone. To accomplish this, Hollier uses a brush to apply a medium-coverage foundation (she used Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Liquid Airbrush Foundation, $45), which helps to "fill in the pores," says Hollier. On top of that, she applies Paul & Joe Beaute Stick Concealer, $24.80 to Rachael's under eye area and on any skin imperfections. Next a touch of apricot blush is brushed on the apples of her cheeks for a warm glow and a translucent powder is applied all over the face to set her look. For Rachael's eyes, Hollier uses Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Lionfish, $20, a deep bronze color, across Rachael's upper lash line to accentuate her light blue eyes. Hollier finishes Rachael's natural, but polished look by applying a sheer pink gloss like Sephora Ultra-Shine Lip Gloss in Golden Pink, $4.
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Rachael after
"I have one word for you all -- EYEBROWS, EYEBROWS, EYEBROWS! -- what a difference a little snip and shape makes, not to mention color," exclaims Rachael. She is equally enthusiastic about the hair color and cut and has since been urged by her friends to get a diffuser and curling iron so that she can continue to accentuate her natural curls.
As a mother of a preschooler and a busy marketing professional, Rachael doesn't have much time left for beautifying herself. This is why her obvious roots and frizzy curls are due for an overhaul, but a maintainable one. That's why we called on our makeover team at the Warren-Tricomi salon in Los Angeles, Calif., which includes hairstylists Whitney Olson and Reanna Garcia, colorists Jherra Moreno and Ashleigh Childers, and celebrity makeup artist and co-founder of the Luxe Beauty Team Amy Hollier. Together they give Rachael sleek curls and a natural, low-maintenance makeup look that packs a subtly sexy punch. See how the transformation went down.
