Danica Jardien is a Denver-based makeup artist with a resume most beauticians feign. Not only has she worked with President Barack Obama, but she’s also had the luxury of working with Tyra Banks. Danica is looked up to by many people for her thoughts on beauty and her continued studies on numerous products in the industry. She is a hard-working professional who is in touch with her fans on many of the top social networking sites such as Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

In a recent update to her popular YouTube Channel, Danica goes over the art of covering up dark circles. She starts off showing the viewers how she starts off with a concealer, and then discusses how she has finally found an eye serum that works wonders at reducing puffiness and dark circles.

This eye serum is called the “Dark Circle Serum,” and it’s made by Wrinkle System. The Dark Circle Serum is part of the popular “Two Minute Wrinkle Drill,” and if you follow the above link you can see Danica perform the entire routine, which starts off with a cleanser and also includes an anti-wrinkle solution.

Dark circles are caused by many factors, and they can be perceived by people in many ways – none are positive! Dark circles give off the notion that one leads an unhealthy lifestyle, does not sleep properly, or abuses drugs or alcohol. One cannot simply afford to have dark circles or puffy eyes, and for this reason, it’s important to watch Danica’s video.

*Above post is a sponsered post.

The AMOREPACIFIC’s Time Response Single Ampoule will be featured on The Rachael Ray Show tomorrow morning, December 23, 2009,  as one of Rachael’s favorite products and holiday pick! In honor of it being one of Rachael’s favorite products, Talking Makeup would love to give Rachael’s AMOREPACIFIC pick to one lucky reader (a $150 value!!!) With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season – this is the perfect product to completely revive the skin by utilizing antioxidant-rich green tea from AMOREPACIFIC’s own green tea gardens.

To Enter to WIN: Please leave a message below and let Talking Makeup know why you would love to try these products. Good luck:)

People often ask me: “What’s a good skincare out there? What should I get that’s good? Well, the Sampar skincare is one brand that comes to my mind.  You can’t go wrong with Sampar. Perfect for the holiday season and for those of you who like to try products in small bottles first, the Sampar Line Up Box Coffret Anti-Rides, $59, could be a great start.  

The Sampar Skin Quenching Mist is one of the best face mists I know and my favorite. The Ultra Hydrating Fluid and the Nocturnal Line Mask are extremely hydrating, smell really clean and are also in Marta’s top picks list.

With Sampar Line Up Box Coffret Anti-Rides Sampar has created a solution for dehydrated, rough and fatigued skin in the form of a breakthrough, intensive, anti-aging and recuperating night mask: Nocturnal Line Mask. It is an exclusive anti-aging nocturnal treatment that increases the presence of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Presented together in an exclusive coffret with Sampar’s Skin Quenching Mist and Ultra Hydrating Fluid, these three products compliment each other for revitalized and beautiful skin.

About 2 years ago I’ve discovered Nude Skincare. I remember reading and interview with the founder Bryan Meehan and was completely fascinated. So much so I requested to interview Bryan myself and learn about his new skincare line. Mr. Meehan was actually the first ever celebrity I’ve ever interviewed over the phone for Talking Makeup, and of course, the one I will never forget.

In my interview with Bryan Meehan he told me that “Helena Christensen is in love with Nude products. She said she loves them so much she is practically eating them.” Marta’s says, I love Nude Skincare SO much that I treat it like gold, LOL. I do not want any of it to go to waste. Nude Skincare, in my opinion, is one of THE best organic and chemical free skincare lines on the market!! The products are very gentle on your skin (no burning feeling, turning red, or initiated skin). The icing on the cake, they smell divine. Nude just got it right.

Here are my favorite Nude Skincare picks.

Nude Smoothing Body Refiner, $70: Bioactive fig stimulates lipolytic activity and gently breaks down the build-up of fat cells. Mountain ash, ginger and ginkgo increase localised circulation to safely metabolise the fat cells and toxins for visibly smoother, firmer skin.

Marta says: Goes on skin smoothly, it has a faint scent of warm chocolate (I’m trying here to describe the scent), and skin is immediately hydrated.

Food Inspired Beauty: KENZOKI Marshmallow Mask.

Keep your face smooth and nourished with KenzoKI’s new Marshmallow Mask. A rich, mellow texture envelops the skin while ingredients cocoa butter, cameline oil and cotton butter go to work to hydrate and repair. The Marshmallow Mask is gentle enough to be used once or twice a week on normal and dry skin, and is lightly scented with rice steam.