Editor in Chic by Mikki Taylor

Author:Mikki Taylor
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Atria Books

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Beauty Box: Well Blended

Today’s makeup sponges give new meaning to defining a flawless canvas and are a pick that every gal should have. Hands down, makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, who I first met on a cover shoot with actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, changed the game when it came to sponges in creating the BeautyBlender. It’s a must-have among editors and makeup artists alike that Rea developed while she was working on the hit TV show Girlfriends with Tracee Ellis Ross to perfect the art of creating a flawless look and maintaining it through touch-ups in the face of high-def cameras. What I love about this now classic pick is its multitasking ability to apply foundation seamlessly, touch up on the go, and wipe out shine without disturbing your makeup. It’s also a perfect pick for women of a certain age to check perspiration when inner temps rise, as it can get soaked and still not absorb your foundation. For Ashunta, who uses the “genius tool,” as she calls it, on Taraji, the trick is in the buffing as it makes the skin look fresh and healthy. Before the BeautyBlender, sponges were a disposable item, most often purchased by the bag, used once, and tossed. With the arrival of the BeautyBlender in its happiness-inducing hot-pink hue, taking advantage of new technology that makes it gentle, washable, and reusable, came a plethora of industry knockoffs in various shapes that allow you to control foundation and concealer coverage, contour, blend, blush, and apply powder, all with a seamless finish. Sponges like these require a little more maintenance, but they’re worth it as they can last up to two months (maybe more if you’re not a big makeup wearer) if you clean them with a cleanser specified for this purpose after each use and store them in a ventilated container. You never want to store them in a ziplock bag while damp as the moisture will cause bacteria to grow which can invite breakouts. At $20 the BeautyBlender is an investment pick and the leader of the pack; however, you can purchase bargain buys starting at $5 at beauty destinations like Ulta, and Ricky’s NYC.

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