Author: Violeta Meyners

Celebrity Makeup Artist - Originally from the Black Sea Coast of Romania, Violeta Meyners is a celebrity makeup artist whose journey has brought her halfway around the world to Los Angeles, CA. Upon her arrival in Hollywood she applied and was accepted to the highly selective American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she earned a degree in acting. Fascinated by the behind the scenes aspects of the industry Violeta continued her education at MKC Beauty Academy, then went on and developed her career and sharpened her skills assisting top makeup artists creating gorgeous looks for runway shows such as St John and editorial work including Vogue, Vogue Bambini, Vanity Fair, People Mag, and Maxim. Violeta is famous for creating beautiful skin that glows from within combined with lush lashes and gorgeous smoky eyes. Her clients include: Priscilla Presley, Sir Tom Jones, Elisabeth Rohm, Autumn Reeser, Taryn Manning, Brittany Ishibashi, Natalia Livingston, Francia Raisa, John Stamos and Angela Kinsey.

Everyone looks better in candlelight, but until we replace all the fluorescent lights with votives, we need an easy way to create an effortless, gorgeous glow that will last us throughout the year. Enter Season’s hot, new makeup look: a bouquet of gleaming satin-finish shades that give you a soft radiance. The quality of your shimmery makeup actually diminishes the appearance of fine lines. Plus, the new formulas and colors are so sheer you can use them all over your face- eyes, cheekbones, and lips- simultaneously without it looking as if your features are competing for attention. EYES: Prep lids…

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Find it difficult to decide which beauty products will suit you? There’s a high-tech breed of adaptive beauty products that come to the rescue, with formulas that adapt to your unique skin tone for the perfect, personal match. I tested these fun, innovative products to give you the lowdown on the best of foolproof adaptive beauty… 1) The Natural Flush: Smash O-Glow I was surprised when this clear gel created a healthy natural flush to the cheek, as I initially didn’t expect it to do anything. Activated by skin’s moisture, the formula reacts with your personal skin chemistry to give…

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Summer is finally here! We all have been waiting to show off our bronzed legs and sun-kissed cheeks. Unfortunately there is no such thing as a “healthy tan”. Sun exposure causes the most damage to our skin and is the single biggest culprit in aging skin. So how come Hollywood stars are sporting a healthy glow all summer long?  It is no secret they take care of their skin from inside out as well. Beauty is after all “skin deep”. * A healthy diet can work wonders for your skin. Stimulate your complexion’s collagen growth with food rich in antioxidants, including…

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1. CHOOSE LIGHTER LIPSTICK Dark shades can be unflattering on mature skin because lips get thinner with age To keep lipstick from looking too severe, choose rosy reds, daring pinks, or flesh-colored shades. Adjust the shade you choose based on your skin-tone—and in this case, opposites attract. If you have a warm complexion like Olivia Munn, opt for a cooler pink. If your skin is cool like Gwen Stefani, a warmer, redder pink will work best. 2. BRUSH BLUSH ABOVE YOUR APPLES For an instant cheek lift, place your blush brush at the highest point of your cheekbone and apply color in…

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No one has perfect skin (okay, almost no one). But when summer rolls around, who doesn’t covet that flawless bare-faced look, a la Gisele Bundchen? Thankfully, there are ways to fake perfection. Prep the skin. It’s nearly impossible to look flawless when your skin’s flaking off, so you need to start off with really hydrated skin. This means exfoliating at least twice a week (which lets moisturizers sink in) and using night and day moisturizers that suit your skin type. Cover blemishes. Though you’re going for a makeup-free look, you can still wear concealer on blemishes and under your eyes.…

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