glowing skin / neutral eye

A simple look for any season starts with glowing skin. 

For summer I love doing a very simple, neutral eye with a brighter lip.

For base I used Tinted Primer in Medium, Mineral Photo Touch Concealer in Medium under eyes and on blemishes and finished with Baked Hydrating Powder.

Mineral Sheer Bronzer in Aruba and Baked Blush in Nectar were used to contour, highlight and bring color to my face.

Eyebrows were defined using SuperWear Brow Definer. Which I swear by and use every single day as I have almost no natural brows.

For eyes...all three shades of Shadow Trio in Date were used to create a simple neutral eye. Superwear Gel Eyeliner in Sienna and SuperWear Mascara were used to finish the look.

Color Stick for Lips in Carousel added a great pop of color.

Heidi - before and after

Give a shout out to Heidi who so graciously is allowing me to use her face on our blog. I worked with her in NYC a few weeks ago and am finally posting her pictures. 

Heidi has never worn a lot of makeup for fear of looking to made up and like she's trying to cover up her freckles. I love that she doesn't want to hide her freckles as it suits her and that is how God made her. I gave her a simple routine that fits her personality and sporty lifestyle.

We started with a sheer foundation (Mineral Sheer Tint) to even out her skin tone without looking heavily made up. To further even out and brighten her skin we used Mineral Photo Touch Concealer.

To darken up her brows and frame her eyes beautifully we applied a light application of Brow Tint in Blonde.

Heidi has the most amazing "piercing" turquoise eyes I have ever seen and does not need much makeup to make them stand out. Two neutral shades of Mineral Shadow  was applied along with Eyeliner in Bark and finished with two coats of SuperWear Mascara.

Micro-Bubble Lipstick in Sunberry adds a fun pop of color to finish her entire look.  

Heidi, thank you so much for allowing me not only to work with you but to post your before and after pictures. You are beautiful!

bold lips for summer

I love the look of minimal eye makeup and bold, bright lips for summer.

I used...for eyes - Color Stick for Eyes in Morning Haze (along brows), Seashell (on lids), and Coastal (in crease). These new Color Sticks for Eyes are super creamy and easy to apply. I usually dust with Powder to give it all day staying power and keep it from creasing. I added a small amount of Eyeliner in Bark along my top lashes only and finished with two coats of SuperWear Mascara.

I used...for lips - Color Stick for Lips in Cordial. This new lip color stick is amazingly creamy and long lasting. It's great to throw in your purse and won't melt if you leave it in the car.

Hoping your day is sunny and bright!!!

prom makeup 2012

A few pictures of prom makeup I did last week.

Say hello to Tammy and her gorgeous eyes! Tammy wanted her eyes to be the focal point of her "look", trust me she doesn't need makeup to make that happen.

I wanted to compliment her dress and hair (which was done by Anita at Dexterity Salon).

I used two very light, neutral shadows with lots of Creme Liner in Mahogany and 3 coats of Superwear Mascara.

 I used Mineral Photo Touch Foundation to give her skin a flawless finish, Mineral Blush in Pink Quartz to give her a rosy glow and Luxury Gloss in Pale Petal to compliment the color and sequins in her dress.

Tammy, thank you for letting me share your pictures. You are beautiful!

JR Makeup Consult

Say hi to Sam! Her mentor and friend, Cindy, gifted her with a JR Makeup consultation at Rig & Co.. I (Rhoda) had the pleasure of working with her, teaching her makeup techniques that are age appropriate for a 15 year old while still matching her personality.

BEFORE 

AFTER

Photos courtesy of Cindy Lorenz

Sam has a very outgoing personality and loves bright, bold makeup, hair and clothes. I showed her how to use bold makeup and still look age appropriate and pretty. Like I told her "we want to see the beautiful you first, and your makeup as an enhancer." 

Makeup should always enhance who we are, not cover it up.

Below is a list of some of the products used...

 

I used Mineral Liquid Powder Foundation to even out her skin tone and give her a shine-free look that will last all day. This is an amazing foundation for someone who tends to have oilier skin.

Mineral Photo Touch Concealer was used to conceal dark areas under her eyes and will also be great if she has any blemishes.

Luxe Creme Liner is the eyeliner I chose for Sam since she has oilier skin and her eyeliner tends to smudge throughout the day giving her the dreaded "punched in the eye" look. I applied it using a Shadow Liner Brush, which is also wonderful for softening any/all eyeliners. 

SuperWear Mascara is waterproof and will stay put for about 3 days if not removed with Makeup Remover. It is a thinner formula and the wand has plastic bristles which is lash lengthening and gives great coverage.

Luxury Gloss in Pink Peony was added for a fun punch of color to her lips.

Sam, thank you for letting me share your pictures. It was a privilege working with you.

   

Thicker Fuller Brows are here to stay

Achieve the perfect brow shape by following these 3 golden rules and the bestselling brow products.

The Starting Line

Draw an imaginary line straight above the middle of your nostril using the Brow Definer Brush to show where your brow should begin. Using Brush On Brow in the appropriate shade, brush in small upward and outward strokes to fill in sparse hairs and create fullness. 

For a bolder, dramatic brow (or if you have very little or no brows) use Superwear Brow Definer and apply in a similar manner. 

If you have great brows but are very light apply Brow Tint in the appropriate shade in a similar manner as you would apply mascara to your lashes.

The Finish Line

Hold the Brow Definer Brush against the side of the nostril and extend it to the outside corner of the eye. The brush will lead you to where the brow should end.

The Peak

Hold the Brow Definer Brush at the tip of the nose, pointing diagonally towards the iris of the eye to lead the way to a perfectly placed arch.

After creating your new eyebrow with your favorite shades and products, comb and set hair in place with Brow Set.

Product Review by Cotton Candy Ink

This post is by Tori of Cotton Candy Ink who did a review of Rig & Co.'s newest products. Thank you Tori it was a pleasure working with you. ~ Rhoda


Hello everyone, today I will be reviewing R!G & CO cosmetics. I was given the opportunity to review some of their newest products and I was more than glad to. I was sent 5 items (listed below)

~ tinted primer (spf 20, in light)
~ baked hydrating powder foundation (in light)
~ baked blush (in nectar)
~ baked marbleized shadow (in "smashberry")
~ luxury gloss (in "vivid dream")

So I decided to do a look using every single one of these products and to show the coverage of the tinted primer and powder foundation I did NOT use any foundation only concealer on my under eye are (no where else).

WARNING: NO MAKEUP!!

No makeup whatsoever ONLY day moisturizer (you can see all my freckles & veins) 

after tinted primer only

after foundation powder (concealer & eye primer)

after applying blush (and filling in my brows)

after applying shadow

after applying gloss (also applied mascara, liner to top and bottom lash line as well as highlight) 

final look using all products sent to me (and very few of my own)

my thoughts:

~ tinted primer: this product is creamy and blends in effortlessly the color matched my skin tone perfectly. it wasn't heavy feeling at all very smooth application. gave sheer to light coverage

love it or leave it? LOVE it

~ baked hydrating powder foundation: this gave a velvety finish to my skin and did not look too powdery at all. color matched my skin perfectly and blended very well into my skin. was not thick and felt like skin. 

love it or leave it? LOVE it

~ baked blush: this is very pigmented blush and a little goes a long way. love the finish and the color swatch is true to packing.

love it or leave it? LOVE it

~ baked marbleized shadow: this could be used as one color but i decided to use the 2 colors separately and the colors where pigmented and very easy to blend.

love it or leave it? LOVE it

~ luxury gloss: this stuff smells so yummy (kinda like cinnamon gum)!! this lipgloss is truly great in every way. was not too thick, went on smooth and very pigmented.

love it or leave it? LOVE it

All of these products were a great hit with me and as always I give my 100% honest opinion and do recommend you ladies check out their website the customer service was delightful and shipment was quick. it was truly a pleasure reviewing these products. A big thank you to Rhoda of R!G & CO.

check out: www.rigandco.com

Perfect Red Holiday Lips

The holidays are a perfect time to rock the red lips!

Start with great tools. I will be using Lip Liner in Red Velvet, Lipstick in Micro Red, and Gloss in Contessa.

If you have warmer skin tone you will want to use Lip Liner in Scarlet, Lipstick in Polished, and Gloss in Contessa or Dulce.

Before you start, use a lip balm on your lips to keep them thoroughly mosturized. Then wipe the lip balm off so your Lip Liner will adhere.

Start by lining your lips with your Lip Liner...

...then fill in your entire lips with your Lip Liner. This will stain your lips and keep color on them even after drinking, kissing, etc....

Now liberally apply your Lipstick...

...over your entire lip.

Last, apply your Gloss over your entire lip for the perfect glossy red lips.

For a pouty full lip apply gloss only to the center of the top and bottom lip.

Rock your red lips and enjoy the holidays!

Freshen up your Creme Eyeliner

Love Creme Eyeliner for it's durability. It is easy to apply using a Shadow Liner Brush and stays until you remove it. If you have problems with your Regular Pencil Eyeliners smudging throughout the day, try Creme Eyeliner for a look that lasts all day.

Creme Liners and Creme Shadows hold up well but tend to dry out in the little pots after about six months. Here is an easy way to make them last longer and keep them super creamy...Simply put a few drops of Makeup Remover in the shadow or eyeliner pots (start with about 3 drops, you can always add more), then "stir" the shadow or eyeliner using the end of a small brush.

Ta-da! Your Creme Shadow or Creme Eyeliner is super creamy again!

Random Wedding Makeup Pictures

Carol wanted a pretty dramatic look to compliment her pink dress.

Tessa had asked for a fresh, natural, and glowing look for her summer wedding.

Stacey had requested a "warm glow with a mild smokey eye" for her Winter wedding.

Aren't they all just gorgeous! It is always a priviledge to work with brides and their parties in getting them "picture perfect" for the big day.

Favorite New Bronzers

The new bronzers and baked finishing powders are here and we are in love!

The Baked Finishing Powders leave a perfect matte or satin finish on your foundation. Individually baked on terracotta tiles, these marbelized finishing powders are handcrafted in the USA.

Baked Finishing Powder

No sun required for a tropical glow!

Micro-fine minerals impart a natural radiance with this silky-sheer, lightweight bronzer.

Having a satin matte finish it's a wonderful product for an all over glow or for contouring facial features.

Mineral Sheer Bronzer

All products available at Rig & Co.

Blonde Bombshell

I wanted to give Jessica a somewhat "light" Marilyn Monroe look to match her blonde updo done by Stacey at Salon Sky.

 

 We chose to give her glowing skin, a light smokey eye, lots of mascara, and bold red lips.

 

Products used - Mineral Liquid Powder Foundation in Tender, Mineral Photo Touch Concealer in Light/ Medium,  Mineral Blush in Rosette, Polychromatic Shadow in Demure, Mineral Shadow in Moonstone, Luxe Creme Liner in Silver Lining, SuperWear Mascara, Micro Bubble Lipstick in Micro Red, and LipToxyl Sheer in Temptress.