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However, lipstick-related theories aren’t all fun and frippery. Albany, New York-based makeup artist Genn Shaughnessy points to Leonard Lauder, chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies, who repopularized the term “the lipstick effect” in an interview with a Wall Street Journal reporter in late 2001 (the term originated in the Great Depression years). “After the terrorist attacks, Lauder noticed the sales of lipstick throughout his company [including Stila, Origins, Bobbi Brown, MAC and Prescriptives] increased when other luxury goods retailers were seeing a decrease,” explains Shaughnessy in Dark Shadows Magazine, where she is publisher and editor-in-chief....
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What is the best way to prep the skin before applying any makeup? It varies depending on the skin type, but as a general rule of thumb, always clean and hydrate. Keep in mind that hydration = water, not oil. Even if the skin is oily, it always needs hydration or it will start to over produce oil. Then use a primer for face and eyes to maximize the longevity of the makeup. If you have an uneven texture, are flaking or haven’t done so in awhile; be sure to lightly exfoliate with a face scrub. This will minimize the potential for an uneven application. I personally love MAC’s Eyeshadow Paints as an eyeshadow base and Jan Marini’s Age Intervention Face Primer....
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Stripped, Clean Feeling Having skin that is soft, smooth and not greasy — but not too dry — is the ultimate skin-care goal. For that super clean feeling, celebrity makeup artist Genn Shaughnessy recommends Jan Marini skin-care kits. The kits are designed for acne, so they are ideal for oily skin because they dry the skin and unclog pores. Clogged pores are a big concern for those with oily skin because they can lead to breakouts. For the rest of the article, please visit their website HERE
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