With over 25 years of experience, Laura knows a thing or two about make up. Here are some of her insider tips and tricks of the trade.  |
Runaway Liner Glamour Magazine To Keep yours from melting, dip a tiny brush in primer and run it along your lower lash lines befor you pencil."No one bothers to do this, but they really should-it holds everything in place," says Ottavino. - Laura Geller National Makeup Artist Try Laura Geller Eye Spackle and your liner will not run away from you! |
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Red Hot Lips
Fitness Magazine
There are several things you can do to plump up your pout and get ready for a red-hot night on the town. 1. First gently exfoliate your lips with soft damp toothbrush (for softest selections try looking in the baby section). 2.Then apply Laura Geller Vitamin E Stick to lock in moisture. Red is the ultimate dress up color. It immediately ups the ante on even the most demure dress. The key is finding the right shade; opt for orangey-based reds if your skin is on the fair side (try salmon or red poppy) and blue based reds for darker complexions (Try Lush Lip Gloss). 3. To keep the hue true, and make your lips smooch proof, smooth Laura Geller Lip Primer over lips to start (this will also stop feathering). Use natural colored liner to line and fill in lips. 4. Apply lipstick, blot with tissue and follow with lipstick sealer. 5. Let dry and re-apply lipstick for beautifully finished lips. |
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Love Those Lashes
Parent's Magazine
You can create the lashes you've always dreamed of in just a few easy steps explains NYC make-up artist Laura Geller: - Apply Laura's Lash Thickener to promote long healthy eyelashes and as a base coat before curling to guard against breakage.
- Apply a coat of mascara.
- Finish with a second coat of black mascara. Apply in a back and forth motion starting at the base of lashes and working outward toward temples to give eyes a sultry look. WATCH OUT CLEOPATRA!!!
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Beautiful Brows
In Style Magazine
Eyebrow guru Laura Geller swears by her Brow Tint & Tamer for eyebrows for creating beautifully shaped brows. Begin by brushing brows up with colored fibers. Use short, light, feathery strokes. Do not press too hard as too much color could adhere. Finally, to maintain shape and color set with clear brow gel, on opposite side. |
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What You Need to Know About Shadow Application Ladies Home Journal Remember that light-colored shadows attract light and dark-colored shadows absorb light, takes the mystery out of eye shadow choice. For example, pinky or beige shadows on the lids direct the attention there, helping to brighten your eyes. Following with a dark shade-brown or gray will do-along the bone of your crease will help "firm" up a saggy lid. This trick is "like putting on black when you want to look thinner". Eye Shadow |
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Bye, Bye, Eye Shadow
There is no excuse for "raccoon eyes" teases Laura Geller. Get a head start with removing make-up by using my pre moistened eye make-up remover pads rated #1 by SELF magazine. They are so gentle thanks to ingredients like chamomile and aloe vera. Swipe remover pads from the outside of the eye inward to avoid downward tugging as that may lead to sagging later. Follow up by patting on eye cream, again from the outside in. |
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Concealer Cure
Ladies Home Journal Magazine
Q.If I use pressed powder to set my concealer it exaggerates the fine lines under my eyes. But if I skip the powder my mascara smears. What's the solution?
A.If you want to skip powder, you could give up wearing mascara on your lower lashes. Otherwise, try a waterproof formula, which is less likely to smear because it's more impervious to the oils in concealer. (Oils dissolve non-waterproof mascara.) To minimize contact between concealer and mascara, New York City-based Make-up Artist Laura Geller also suggests that you apply concealer in a half-moon shape starting at the eye's inner corner. This is where under eye circles are darkest. It also helps to use a long-lasting concealer that doesn't require setting with powder. Try Laura's TV Touch Medium Lite Concealer. |
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Fade-Resistant Shadow
Feeling like your eye shadow just doesn't have enough pay-off? Try Laura's shadow base, Lip and Eye Spackle.This secret weapon will not only give your shadow more clarity but will fend off fading and the dreaded crease line. Another helpful tip is to try Laura's Sponge Tip Shadow Brush. A sponge tip applicator packs more color onto your eyelid versus a shadow brush, which will spread your shadow more sheer. |
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Shine Control
Nothing is worse than feeling or seeing the oily shine that builds up on your face as the day goes by. Fight back against shine and give your make-up more staying power by trying Laura's Invisible Blotting Powder. This lightweight and portable face powder is made from rice to aid in the absorption of oil. It virtually disappears into your skin leaving you with a shine free velvety finish. Use with 3 in 1 Fan Brush for perfect application. Consider touching up the special men in your bridal party as well, remember they don't need to shine either. |
