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In this update, renowned celebrity makeup artist and hair stylist Clifford Hashimoto shares his list of makeup products that every woman must have for Spring/Summer 2012. Clifford’s celebrity roster includes Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, Elizabeth Banks, Kate Bosworth, etc. His work has been featured in Town & Country, Vogue and Glamour. In addition to being a beauty expert, Clifford is a hair color specialist - available for private consultation at: www.cliffordstyle.com
Our beauty team has also contributed a skin care feature with their top two picks for deep hydrating moisturizers.
Skin Care
For those who are looking for a deep penetrating moisturizer, we recommend the following two choices. Both creams are rich without being greasy, and when applied they are easily absorbed into the skin:
Crème De La Mer - La Mer. This legendary cream that has inspired a cult following was developed by Dr. Huber in his quest to heal his own skin’s scarred appearance. This ultra rich cream transforms skin on contact and soothes sensitivities. It helps heal the driest complexions and dramatically renews skin’s appearance. www.lamer.com
EGF Cream - DHC. This luxurious moisturizer combats visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and loss of elasticity, with the technologically advanced polypeptide EGF (epidermal growth factor). With age-fighting vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it nourishes mature skin and encourages cell turnover to enhance elasticity and glow. www.dhccare.com
Clifford Hashimoto recommends —
Luminous Silk Foundation - Giorgio Armani. Available in 18 shades, this foundation smoothes out skin and fills in fine lines instantly, so that blush and concealer seamlessly blend into skin - resulting in a gorgeous finish! www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Undercover Pot Concealer - Laura Mercier. This concealer formulation is the perfect texture and comes in several color combinations. Find the one that best suits your skin tone.
To help create a flawless face, apply a small amount with ring finger, patting – then smoothing – under eye and around sides of nose, to brighten and help cover dark spots. www.lauramercier.com
HD Microfinish Powder - Make Up For Ever. This *face powder is a translucent finishing powder. It can be applied over foundation, or simply worn alone. It comes in one universal shade for all skin tones. *Allure ‘Best of Beauty’ award winner. www.sephora.com
The Book of Nudes - Laura Mercier. This sophisticated palette features eight classically neutral eye colors, one universal black/brown cake eyeliner and three sunkissed cream veil shades for face and cheeks. www.sephora.com
Powder Blush - NARS. Nars blushes provide a healthy glow to flatter any skin tone. My two favorite shades are Deep Throat (peach with shimmer) and Orgasm (Peachy/Pink with golden shimmer). www.narscosmetics.com
Eye & Lip Pencils - NARS. My favorite NARS eyeliner pencil is Black Moon. It opens the eye – with a strong solid line, or with a blurred/smokey effect. For lip pencils, check out Fantasia (soft peach) and Roseland (rosy pink). And, for a true red, you must get the Velvet Matte lip pencil in Cruella (scarlet red). www.narscosmetics.com
Lip Lacquer - NARS. NARS has the best glosses. I love the Lip Lacquer that comes in portable pots. They provide a sheer, subtle color for naturally glossy lips. It comes in three shades – all fabulous – Babydoll (cotton candy pink), Chelsea (nude beige) and Eros (raspberry rose with shimmer). www.narscosmetics.com
DiorShow Mascara - Dior. This is the best mascara on the market – a cult-followed mascara that leaves lashes ultra thick, long and curled. Also available in a waterproof formula. www.sephora.com