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Brigitte Reiss-Andersen: Cosmetics Advisor
Top makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen's talents are in high demand in New York and Paris. Her work is regularly seen in the pages of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Allure and Glamour . In addition to working with top models, her A-list clientele include Catherine Deneuve, Jane Fonda, Michelle Pfeiffer, Courteney Cox, Mariah Carey and Faith Hill. Brigitte's career started when she was chosen to join the creative team of Yves St. Laurent in Paris. Developing strong ties with top international magazines, advertisers, editors, and photographers, Brigitte has won wide recognition in the fashion and beauty world. You can submit questions to Brigitte Reiss-Andersen at brigitte@yourlookyourlife.com.
Q. I got an eyeshadow compact with several different shades -- and no instruction manual! What do I do with all these colors?
A. There are many different techniques for applying eyeshadow. They vary depending on the shape of the eye, the look you're creating, and the depth of the colors. If you are unsure of your skills, choose a neutral color in the taupe family, which looks good on everyone. With a supple brush, just loosely run the color from the base of the lashes up towards the crease of the lid, and sideways from outer corner to inner corner. With a smaller brush or a Q-tip, run the color at the base of the lower lashes. The idea is to create a "frame" to complement the eye. When you feel more confident, you can start adding a little highlight in a linen, champagne or light gold color right under the arch of the eyebrow, which will brighten the eye. A third color in a dark tone can be applied to the outer corner, or the crease, to add some depth.
More Q&A with Cosmetics Advisor Brigitte Reiss-Andersen
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