Artists Favorite Products

Since it's the holiday season, Kensington Makeup Artists would like to wish all of our followers a Happy Holiday and share with you some of our favorite products. Great for stocking suffers!

Forever 21's Love and Beauty glitter eyeliner- $3.80

Available at:

Forever 21 and Forever21.com
The Body Shop- $15

Sephora and Sephora.com- $12

It's fun and easy to wear.

Everybody compliments it!

- Natasha H, Artist assistant

MAC Prolong Wear Luster Lip Color in Jazzy Razz

Available at:
MAC store -$18

Lasts up to 6-12 hrs.

Great coverage.

Only need to apply once, but reapply gloss as needed.

This is a big bonus.. It won't come off on the groom!

- Jessica A, Makeup

Make Up For Ever Cake Liner in black

Available at:

Sephora, Sephora.com

MUFE.com

It's very dense.

Lasts FOREVER!

Used with MAC fix, it lasts and doesn't flake or dry out.

- Joanna R, Makeup

TIGI Control Freak Serum

Available at:

Toni & Guy

Walgreen's

It works for unruly curls and keeps hair soft.

Use it on wet hair, but not too much at the root.

It really tames frizz and helps smooth the cuticle.

Style as usual, no frizz!

- Lauren D., Hair

Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream Palette

Available at:
Sephora and Sephora.com

MUFE.com

Covers all problem areas and has color correctors when applied with a concealer brush

- Sam M, Makeup

Meet Mark Make It Big Mascara

Available at:

Meetmark.com

It has a big brush and doesn't clump.

It's also economically comparable to Dior Show Mascara.

- Sasha W, Makeup

Spritz & Shine by Catwalk

Available at:

Cosmoprof Beauty Supply

It straightens, shines and holds.

Use on 90% dry hair.

Spritz in sections as you blow dry or flat iron.

Is completely heat protective.

Can also be used as a finishing hairspray.

- Clarice, Hair

Make Up For Ever Stardust

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

MUFE.com

Lasts a long time.

The color's warm.

Can be used for multiple spots on the face.

Adds a warming effect to cheeks, highlights brow bone and changes colors of lip gloss.

Also adds a little shimmer to an eye shadow.

- Lakesha B, Makeup

Super Shield Lip Savor

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

Moisturizes lips.

Contains almond oil, olive oil and Shea butter.

- Paloma A, Makeup

Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion

Available at:

Aveda stores and Aveda.com

Bridget Bardot Hair $30

Only a small amount is needed for this product because it's a powder that turns into liquid form by the heat of your hand.

Gives hair amazing volume and lasts all day long.

- Michelle K, Hair

TIGI Catwalk Your Highness Weightless Shine Spray

Available at:

ULTA $20

Doesn't leave residue on hair.

Use while applying heat from dryer or styling tools.

- Kali F, Hair

MAC Shade Stick in Beijing

Available at:

MAC

It makes eye shadows go on flawlessly and brings out their pigments.

Does not crease for hours and hours.

- Jessica P, Makeup

Napoleon Perdis Lipstick in Athens

Available at:

Napoleon Perdis distributor

Target and target.com

It's a great color!

Can be used not only on your lips, but also on cheeks as well.

- Melissa Z, Artist assistant

URBAN DECAY Ammo Plus Primer Set

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

Urbandecay.com-$39

Urban Decay's 10 best selling shades in one case.

The shadows are arranged as five sets of coordinating duos from subtle to sexy.

Prep lids with the primer before applying the shadow to avoid creasing.

- Jessica G, Marketing/PR

Cargo BluRay High Definition Powder

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

This fabulous product contains optical burring pigments that diffuse the light around the face by evening out skin imperfections.

It's made specifically for high def television/film.

I love using it for my brides because wedding photography and videography are now being shot in high def!

Use this product like any other pressed translucent powder.

Use daily and look flawless in all unsuspecting snap shots!

- Holli, President

Ask An Artist

Many women have questions and concerns about makeup and hair. Whether it be application, color, product, styling or use. Kensington is now the site to ask all of your beauty questions and to get answers back.

"I'm a bodybuilder-figure competitor and after having my son, was blessed with a beautiful baby boy and the scar of stretch marks on my abdomen. After trying every cream and laser procedure I could find, I feel stuck. Do you have any advice on makeup products that I can use to mask my stretch marks while being on stage?

Your help is appreciated
Thanks,
Kyla"


Hey Kyla!

Thanks so much for your question. Here's what some of the artists suggested:

-A personal airbrush system will even out your skin tone, and will look great for when you are on stage... Temptu now has a personal airbrush system available at Sephora.

-Use Smashbox primer on the area then Sally Hansen Airbrush Spray to fill in the scar.

-MAC Full Coverage Foundation. It's water-resistent and long-wearing. It can cover most scars, blemishes and birthmarks.

For prevention options and to make the area less visible use Bio Oil (Available at Walgreen's) or mix vitamin E and cocoa butter and apply to the problem area.

Hope our suggestions help!

Artist Interviews

Every month Kensington will be conducting artist interviews to give our followers an insight into the world of the Kensi girls! Our first interview is with Michelle, who is one of our gold level hair stylist.

K: How long have you been a hair stylist?


M: I have been a hair stylist for 11 years in Oregon, England and Arizona.


K: What made you become interested in this creative industry?


M: I first became interested in the industry because it's artistic, but soon found many more reasons to love it. Not only is it creative, but very technical in hair color formulation, hair cutting and updos. I don't think you can be a good hair stylist unless you love it.


K: How has your experience been so far working with the Kensington team?


M: I haven't had much experience with Kensington yet, but the company is rapidly making a name for itself in the wedding industry as well as fashion shows. I'm excited to be a part of it.


K: What fun work experiences have you had in the field?


M: I have been privileged enough to become educated in hair styling in London, Milan and New York. I have worked on the Miss Great Britain Pageant, fashion shows, photo shoots as well as television.


K: Last but not least, we'd love for you to share with us your favorite hair product and its brand?



M: My favorite hair product is Aveda Hair Potion. It gives the hair an insane amount of volume. Perfect for updos.





Check back every month for more artist interviews!