One week to go! Yes, I’m still thinking Halloween here at Makeup Minute and celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman had another simple but ultra glam idea that was worth sharing.
For a mod ’60’s Twiggy look, focus on getting the perfect pop art eyes. You’ll need two sets of false eyelashes – one very full, dark pair for the top and a second sparser, spikier pair for the bottom (Brett recommends Andrea Perma-Lash).
Sculpt lid out from the tear duct to outer corner with matte gray shadow – be very exaggerated and rounded and arc it like a rainbow. Then, take a …read more

Halloween is almost here and yet again, I’m left undecided on what to be.  Luckily, celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman (he’s also the founder of Vanitymark Cosmetics) has come to the rescue with some fab makeup tips to create the classic bombshell look, a la Marilyn Monroe. Follow the step by step below and you’ll be well on your way to creating a simple and classically gorgeous look this Halloween!

Start with a foundation that’s a shade lighter than you usually use (Brett digs Revlon’s Custom Creations foundation – I love that he doesn’t hesitate to recommend products from all different …read more

Okay, okay, I know it’s still August but seriously, how ready are YOU for Fall?  I’m just itching to embrace some of the fall makeup looks, including the vivid, deep lip colors that were all over the runways and the red carpets (see Megan Fox below!)

That said, a vivid dark lip can be pretty intimidating, so I tapped into celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman of Vanitymark for some tips.  Here are his tips!

To ease into deep shades, try a sheer gloss version. The shade in the tube will have a huge color impact, but it goes on sheer and …read more

Regardless of age, most women are dying to look and feel a bit younger.  With that in mind, celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman pulled together five simple tips that will help take a few years off your look!

1. FOUNDATION – Don’t go too alabaster. No matter what your natural skin tone is, mix in a bit of bronzer into your foundation for a nice lift of color.
2. LIPS – No browns or mauves allowed! Pick something juicy for your lips – like a watermelon or cherry gloss. Glosses aren’t heavy and …read more

 
Next up in our series of Makeup Minute How To’s are tips on making foundation last.  Foundation is an essential for women who want coverage but getting your makeup to last the duration of the day can be a challenge.
Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman (who keeps stars like Reba McIntyre and Jenna Fischer looking gorgeous) gave us his top three tips for foundation with staying power:
1. My first trick to getting a foundation that holds up is to find a long wear formulation. I LOVE Revlon’s ColorStay Active Light Foundation. It’s super sheer, comes in an amazing color range and has SPF 25. …read more