No-Fuss Pageant Beauty
July 21, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty
Next week is the Miss Black USA Pageant, and millions of girls will look upon the contestants and covet some aspect of their look.
Why not start a week early?
Black Opal
Kebra Emanuel-Autry, Head Make-up Artist for the 2009 Miss Black USA Pageant, says she is in love with Black Opal. “I am so excited that they are this year’s sponsor for the Miss Black USA Pageant. Their products are great– and not just for fashion shows but also for the everyday woman with a “no fuss” approach to beauty!”
Kebra swears by makeup brushes, and says they “are a must for creating a seamless well-blended finish” – but that many woman don’t know how to choose a brush, or when/how to use it. She provided a bit of a cheat sheet for us:
Powder Brush
This is the easiest one to recognize, it’s the full, soft-haired brush used for applying loose powder. Kebra says to try yours with Black Opal’s Invisible Oil Blocking Powder to alleviate shine.
Under Eye Brush
This is the small, soft-haired brush normally used for smoothing the under-eye area where powder can collect in fine lines or wrinkles. This works well with Black Opal’s Fade and Conceal, which is a 2-in-1 concealer, to highlight your under eye area and cover any blemishes or darkness.
Blush Brush
Makeup drawer must-have: It’s a medium-sized, soft-haired brush used when applying bronzer or blush. Swirl yours over one of Black Opal’s Mosaic Bronzing Powders compacts to add luminosity and richness to your skin.
Lip Brush
You already know this one. but this short, fairly stiff brush is a gem for the precise application of lipstick and lip gloss. You can try this with Black Opal’s Dual-Ended Lip Gloss.
