The Beauty Sleuth

Everyone seems to love selfies. I’m not ashamed to admit that I love to take as many with my models and friends as I can, just because we usually have a great time together and it’s a nice way to end our sessions. My photographers always lend a hand by giving me tips like extending […]

Each of us is unique, and in celebration of individual beauty, Tarte Cosmetics introduces this exclusive Beauty without Boundaries 8-piece collection featuring everyday essentials designed for real women. Whether you want a subtle, flawless look or a more sultry, smoldering stare, this limited-edition, customized set has everything you need to defy the boundaries of conventional […]

There has been a lot of chatter recently about facial oils and whether or not they are effective for everyone. When I canvased a few people about their thoughts on using an oil as moisturizer or treatment, the responses were pretty typical of what you might expect. ” Won’t that make my skin breakout?”, “I […]

Video Credits: Directed by David McIntyre (www.davidmcintyre.com) Model: Anna V at Wilhelmina Models (www.wilhelmina.com) Makeup: Kelley Quan (www.kramerkramer.com) Manicure: Kavita Kaul for OPI (www.kavitakaul.com) I wanted my model to look strong and in charge, so it was natural that many of my Go-to products came from Smashbox Cosmetics ::  Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder, In Bloom […]

It seems like everyone wants a little more lip. I have been asked a million times over for product recommendations that can add volume, moisture, gloss and the most common request, color that looks like a natural lip tone, but better. Think Brooke Shields in Pretty Baby. I have been using lip stain pens on […]

On September 10th, Maureen Kelly, Founder and creator of Tarte Cosmetics will be appearing on QVC at midnight unveiling a QVC Exclusive 6-piece Passport to the Amazon with Brushes collection at an unbelievable one-day-only value. Retailing at $190, they will be offering at QVC exclusively for under $40! Maureen will appear again on two more […]

When I came across a few new TARTE COSMETICS products, I have to say I went a bit gaga. First of all, the purple quilted packaging is sleek yet oh so fashionable, then, there’s the product itself. I tested Provocateur pressed mineral powder SPF 8, Femme Naturale refillable eye shadow palette (which came in a refillable, patent leather and zip palette box that could be fooled as any stylish girl’s pocket book, its just that pretty! Not to mention its filled with a perfect array of eye shadows, that you will really WANT to use and the Four Day Stay lash stain. I really loved the results of all three of these products. Not only were they extremely easy to use, but they were top performers. I used these on many phot shoots, spanning an array of skin types and it performed well in all cases. Long wearing, and vibrant, they really had staying power.