Jillian Dempsey seems to have the best job in the world. She is a top Celebrity Makeup Artist and AVON’s Global Creative Color Director a position she took since 2006. She is married to actor Patrick Dempsey so the mystique about Jillian for me is major. I feel she adds greatly to AVON’s makeup collections bringing to us beautiful makeup inspired by her work with Hollywood celebrities and fashion. Yesterday I was given an amazing chance to get to ask Mrs Demspsey some questions about the latest from Jillian Dempsey for AVON makeup line and AVON’s Spring/Summer 2011 makeup and AVON’s Bridal makeup looks. BTW Did you know lipstick is the best seller product at AVON and AVON just turned 125 years and their moto is all about INNOVATION.

L to R: Jillian Dempsey with model

Marta Walsh: As Avon Global Creative Color Director how do you go about deciding which products are worth creating or re-creating for example the NEW Jillian Dempsey For AVON professional corrector palette and Jillian Dempsey For AVON professional eye smokifier?
Jillian Dempsey: It’s a combination of understanding the latest technologies, what women want, and my experience as a Makeup Artist. This how we come out with the latest and greatest products for AVON.

AVON Spring Summer 2011 makeup look is playful.

AVON’s bridal makeup look

MW: Which makeup look never go out of style?
JD: The smoky eye and the different variations of it.

Marta Walsh says: “I’m so glad to hear this because I love smoky eye and I wear it almost everyday. It’s called beauty addiction. I say don’t be afraid of smoky eye at any age and sounds like Jillian Dempsey approves.”

IT color for the season according to Mrs Dempsey: Popsicle.

What tired mom can use to conceal tired eyes or dark under eye circles from lack of sleep? According to Jillian mixing the pink (that covers grey) with the apricot that covers blue at the Jillian Dempsey For AVON professional corrector palette.

The must-have bridal makeup according to Jillian: waterproof mascara, applying 20% more blush than normal, and translucent powder.

Here is the list of all the AVON products that were used to achieve the beautiful makeup looks by AVON: Spring Summer 2011 & bridal. I must say I love both looks they seem very fresh, sweet, and girly.

JD for Avon Smokifier in Bronze

True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Sandy Corals

SuperSHOCK Waterproof Mascara in Brown/Black

SuperSHOCK lipshine in popsicle

Be Blushed in Pink Melon

True Color Eye Quad in Mocha Latte

Glimmersticks eyeliner in Blackest Black

SuperFULL Waterproof Mascara in Brown/Black

Glazewear Lipgloss in Mauve Movement

True Color Blush in Antique Rose

Glimmersticks Brow Definer in Blonde

Ideal Shade Pressed Powder in Light

Cool Bliss Eyeshadow in Pebble Stone

***Thank you AVON for the chance to interview Jillian Dempsey***

Estée Lauder Global Makeup Stylist, Rick DiCecca Creates Summer Bridal Looks. Estée Lauder has created a look for every bride. Whether your outdoor wedding calls for a natural look, or your nighttime celebration insists on dramatic eyes and bold lips, you can achieve your perfect bridal makeup using one of Rick’s four Bridal Styles: Natural, Classic, Dramatic, or Romantic.

To begin each look, prep your skin with your favorite Estée Lauder skincare products. Use a foundation brush to apply your shade of Estée Lauder  Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 or Nutritious Vita-Mineral SPF 15 Makeup to even out skin tone for a flawless base. No matter what look you choose, be sure to apply Double Wear Eyeshadow Base from your lashline to the brow to ensure that your eyes stay fresh and glowing throughout the celebration.

Depending on your preferred bridal style, continue application by choosing one of the four looks below.

Bridal Makeup Look 1: Natural: To achieve a natural flawless look on your wedding day, accentuate your features without going overboard with soft, delicate neutrals.

Step 1: Face: After your foundation has set, apply Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer by using the middle of your ear and the tip of your nose as a guide. Blend the powder towards your nose.

Step 2: Eyes: Sweep PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit across your entire eye lid, starting at the lashline and blending up, buffing shadow into your brow. Using the Double Wear Eye Pencil in Coffee line your upper and lower lashes. Then, soften the look by smudging liner with the smudger end of the pencil. Sweep More Than Mascara in Black over the top and bottom lashes.

Step 3: Lips: Finish by applying PureColor Lipstick in Crystal Beige for a kissable pout.

Bridal Makeup Look 2: Classic: Follow these simple steps to achieve a perfect combination of classic and chic.

Step 1: Face: Create your perfect “blushing bride” cheeks with Signature Silky Powder Blush in Pink Kiss. Apply the blush using the middle of your ear and tip of your nose as a guide, blending towards your nose to create natural definition.

Step 2: Eyes: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit to your eye lid, starting at the lashline and blending up, buffing shadow into your brow. Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Copper Penny in the outer corner of your eyes at the crease and blend down to the lashline to contour and define. Neatly line Double Wear Pencil in Coffee along your upper and lower lashline. Sweep Projectionist Mascara in Black over the top and bottom lashes.

Step 3: Lips: Apply the Automatic Lip Liner in Spice to lips. Layer Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Burnished Bronze to lock-in color and set the look.

Bridal Makeup Look 3: Dramatic: To achieve a beautifully dramatic look on your wedding day, follow these steps and all eyes will be on you.

Step 1: Face: While your foundation is still wet, use a foundation brush to apply Signature Satin Creme Blush in Berry Light along the area under cheekbones to contour and define your face. Using the middle of your ear and the tip of your nose as a guide, dust Signature Silky Powder Blush in Soft Plum onto cheeks and buff the color softly into the skin. Next, apply Signature Silky Powder Blush in Rose Nuance to the apple of your cheeks to lift and brighten.

Step 2: Eyes: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Pale Moon to your entire lid starting at lashline and blending up, buffing shadow in the brow. Line Double Wear Eye Pencil in Plum Black along upper and lower lashes. Apply Plum Pop PureColor Eyeshadow over liner to set and create soft definition. Sweep Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black over upper and lower lashes.

Step 3: Lips: Create bold and sultry lips by starting with Automatic Lip Liner in Fig. Next, layer with Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Plum Frost. Finish with High Gloss in Pearl.

Bridal Makup Look 4: Romantic: For the sweet romantic wedding look you’ve always dreamed of, use these tips to create soft features with romantic accents.

Step 1: Face: While your foundation is still wet, begin by applying Signature Satin Creme Blush in Nude Light along the area under cheekbones to contour and define. Using the middle of your ear and tip of your nose as a guideline, create a natural flush by dusting on Signature Silky Powder Blush in Fresh Plum. Layer Signature Silky Powder Blush in Pink Kiss to the apple of your cheeks to lift and
brighten.

Step 2: Eyes: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Ivory Box on the browbone to highlight eyes. Starting at your lashline apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit, blending up and over lid, buffing shadow into the brow.
Apply and smudge Double Wear Eye Pencil in Coffee into the lashline. Finish by sweeping Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black over top and bottom lashes.

Step 3: Lips: Line and fill in lips with Automatic Lip Liner in Spice. Layer with Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Burnished Bronze. Finish with High Gloss in Honey.