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***

I just got ta sneak peek to the latest from Jillian Dempsey For AVON Summer 2011 makeup collections. And it’s spot on for the summer. Who doesn’t want to look hot this summer with a nice sun glow, clear complexion, and my ultimate beauty addiction, smoky eye! I was also invited to interview Jillian Dempsey who is AVON’s Global Creative Color Director tomorrow and discuss about her new makeup collection for AVON. Super excited. I will keep you posted loves:)

Meanwhile here it is T to B (please see image above): Jillian Dempsey For AVON professional corrector palette designed to visibly reduce redness, hide dark circles, and camouflage discolorations and imperfections. This is how it works: Lilac-Provides a healthy glow. Pink-hides imperfections and dark circles.

Apricot-Brightens dull complexions, and warms up olive and yellow complexions. Yellow-Counteracts redness. To Use: this concealers are perfect for the areas you wish to improve and perfect. Make sure to apply after your favorite day cream and before a foundation or face powder. Jillian Dempsey For AVON professional eye smokifier. Simply shake then glide applicator across lash line and blend. What I love about this eye smokifier by AVON that is not too fine so I don’t have to keep drawing the line over and over to get that bold line effect. It is not too wet so it doesn’t get messy. Although the tip/applicator is not fine I can still get a precise line. I LOVE it. I’m wearing it right now as I blog. You can use it on the corner of you eyes and lower lids as well but I tend to use a strong pigmented eye shadow to do that for a more diffused look. All in all, it made it to Marta Walsh’s best eye liner list!

***The products in above post were provided to me to sample by AVON***

Avon Global Creative Color Director and Hollywood Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey prepped actress Kristen Stewart for the show, creating a jewel-toned smoldering look for the stunning starlet. Edgy with a hint of glam, Dempsey emphasized Stewart’s eyes, applying Avon Glimmersticks in Emerald (Price: $6.00).

Kristin Stewart Goes Glam with Avon at the People’s Choice Awards

Glimmersticks are available exclusively through Avon Representatives. To locate an Avon Representative call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com.

Whether you hate it or love it, vampire season is upon us and no one’s hotter than the cast of Eclipse. Avon Global Creative Color Director and Hollywood Makeup Artist Jillian Dempsey prepped Kristen Stewart for the Los Angele Eclipse premiere and shared with Us Magazine her look for the stunning starlet.

“We made her eyes pop with shimmery, icy tones and added definition with black liquid liner,” makeup pro Jillian Dempsey tells Us Magazine. Opting for a more classic look, Jillian Dempsey shares she wanted to keep Stewart’s look fresh, while playing up the eyes.

For the premier, Dempsey used: Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Duo Eye Enhancer in White/Jet Black, $9.00. One end of the Eye Enhancer contains a creamy, smooth eyeshadow, and the other has a perfectly coordinated luxurious liquid eyeliner (BTW Marta Walsh LOVES this product!)

Avon SuperExtend Mascara in Black, 8.50 The innovative stretch-formula contains triangular-shaped fibers that visibly lengthens lashes up to 55%.

Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Multi Pencil in Raspberry Radiance, $8.00 A double-ended pencil includes a soft, smudge-proof eyeshadow on one end and a complementary cream lip and cheek color on the other.

Jillian Dempsey is available exclusively through Avon Representatives.

To locate an Avon Representative call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com.

I’m quite impressed with the NEW AVON Color Spring 2010. The pigments are rich, the shades are both wearable and yet cutting edge. The icing on the cake Avon products are very affordable. Collaborating with Jillian Dempsey Celebrity Makeup Artist and Avon’s Global Creative Color Director also adds to the beauty and chicness of this collection.

“My Philosophy has always been that makeup should be quick, easy and beautiful. For Spring 2010, I worked with Avon to introduce products that add a glamorous touch to everyday style…These new products not only deliver beautiful looks, but also have cutting edge formulas and Packaging…”-Jillian Dempsey Avon’s Global Creative Color Director

AVON Color Spring 2010 includes:

Jillian Dempsey For Avon professional eye duo ($9), I’ve been using and loving the shell pink/warm brown combo shade. Super long lasting highlighting liquid eye shadow in one end and a precise and very friendly to use liquid eye liner. First you glide on the shadow then line top lashes and you’re ready to go!! Other shades include: white/jet black. gold/jet black. bronze/warm brown.

The Avon Look:

ANEW Lash-Transforming Mascara +Serum ($12). Comes in 2 shades: black and brown. I apply the serum to lash line first ans then sweep on volumizing mascara. You can also apply the lash serum at night. The formula features Avon’s patent-pending Bio-Lash Technology designed to help prevent lash breakage and promote healthier looking lashes over time. Ingredients include: Peptides, Creatine, Wheat Protein, Vitamin E, Marine Extract, Keratin, Vitamin B5 and Green Tea extract.

The Avon Look:

Jillian Dempsey For Avon professional multi-pencil for eyes, lips and cheeks ($8). Simply sweep the eye color over lids and gently blend. To apply color to cheeks dab the pencil onto the apple of your cheeks and blend in a circular motion. For lips, you can use the pencil as just a lip liner or you can also fill in the entire lip with color. Shades: raspberry radiance. sugar plum. twice the spice.

The Avon Look:

Avon superShock VIVID liquid eye shadow ($7). The formula: “The buildable formula gives you the flexibility of creating a sheer or more intense look,” explains Jillian Dempsey “To give eyes more dimension, layer the shadow and use the tip of the applicator to apply closer to lash line-this will brighten eyes and really make them pop.” adds Dempsey. Shades: chromed cocoa. garnet flash. glistening teal. pink reflect. sparkling amethyst. twinkling snow (Marta Walsh’s fave! Perfect for highlighting the brow bone and inner corner of eye).

The Avon Look:

Avon perfect wear extralasting lip gloss ($8) is a medium coverage lip gloss. Designed to last 8 hours. “I like to layer gloss over lipstick for a full, dimensional look; that’s why I love the Extralasting Lip Gloss. it has color built onto shine so you can get the layered effect in one easy step.”-Jillian Dempsey. Available in 10 shades: always apple. constant coral. continuous copper. endless watermelon. eternal rose. everlasting petal. forever diamond. infinite berry. lingering plum. perpetual pink.

The Avon Look:

Jillian Dempsey For Avon professional lash booster ($9.50 available from July 2010). “To maximize your lash look, hold the Lash Booster brush to the lash base for an additional three seconds after applying, this helps lift the lash to bulid drama and boost volume. Wiggle the brush and apply like you would a mascara.”-Jillian Dempsey. The Lash Booster acts like a primer so you need to apply your favorite mascara first and then apply Lash Booster. You can apply between coats of mascara as often as you like. Shades: black and brown.

The Avon Look:

All products are available exclusively through Avon Representatives. To locate an Avon Representative call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com

Lancôme abassador Kate Winslet looked resplendent at the Academy Awards yesterday, clad in an Yves Saint Laurent gown and bold jewelry from Tiffany & Co. Kate’s long-time makeup artist, Jillian Dempsey, topped off the look with soft, ethereal makeup. Both the eyes and the lips got equal attention on this Oscar winner. Shimmering, champagne-pewter shades highlighted the eyes, while very saturated mascara delivered that extra definition. A pop of pink blush on her cheeks gave Kate just a hint of a natural flush. Jillian topped off the look with nude-pink lips.

How to get Kate Winslet’s Oscars 2010 makeup look:

EYES

Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Kohl Eyeliner in Black

Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black

Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Blushing Raisins (using the Raisin shade for definition)

Lancôme Brow Expert in Naturel

FACE & CHEEKS

Avon MagiX Face Perfector SPF 20

Lancôme Photôgenic Lumessence Foundation

Lancôme Dual Finish Powder Foundation

Shu Uemura Blush in Pink 30

LIPS

Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere

Lancôme Color Fever Gloss in Hotness

NEW Spring/Summer 2010 makeup collection from Avon: High Definition Color. The effect: extreme lases, brilliant liners and soft focus skin.

Avon Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick High-Definition Lip Color for Mega Watt Drama. Developed with breakthrough color magnifiers, this new Mega Impact lipstick by Avon highlights and reflects true color for bright, vivid, high impact looks. Gilds on smoothly for hours and has SPF 15.

Expert makeup tips by Jillian Dempsey Avon Global creative Color Director and Hollywood Makeup Artist: “With Mega Impact, lips will really pop with color, so it’s important to keep eyes simple. To avoid color overload, pair bold lips with a sheer shadow and black mascara for a sophisticated, glamorous look.”

Avon Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick. Available in 10 shades: Brilliant Berry. Charged Cherry (the same shade Reese Witherspoon is wearing in the Avon ad). Divine Wine. Fuchsia Fun. Kicked Up Coral. Magnified Mauve, Mocha Madness. Never So Nude. Pink Pop. Powerful Plum. Available February 2010. Price: $8.

Avon magiX cashmere finish liquid foundation SPF 10: is ultra blendable, weightless liquid mousse and helps create a smooth, luminous and pore-less finish and a lit-from-within- glow. It doesn’t feel heavy on the skin or uncomfortable. You hardly feel it’s there.

Avon magiX cashmere finish liquid foundation: 12 Shades: Light Ivory. Ivory. Light Beige. Nude. Natural Beige. Creamy Natural. Sand Beige. Medium Beige. Pure Beige. Soft Honey. Nutmeg. Earth. Available February 2010. Price: $11.

Makeup tip by Jillian Dempsey: “I use magiX on my clients who walk the red carpet to reduce any unwanted shine. For smooth coverage, I dab it onto cheeks, forehead, nose and chin and then blend with a sponge.”

Avon super extend mascara ooh la long: It’s a lengthening mascara for a long, sleek, separated lashes for a wide-eyed effect. Up to 55% longer top lashes according to Avon. Triangular fibers adhere to lashes to build and lengthen lashes. The look of lash extensions a mascara. Perfect.  4 shades: Brown. Brown Black. Black. Navy. Available March 2010. Price: $8.50

Makeup tip by Jillian Dempsey: “For maximum impact and a wide-eyed look, apply mascara to lashes starting from the inner corner and working your way out. Start at the base of lashes and in a zig-zag motion evenly coat lashes from root to tip-lashes will look extravagantly long and feminine.”

Avon glimmersticks diamonds liner: I’m wearing one today and loving it! My shade is Brown Sugar. Not your ordinary flat and dry eye liner, this one is full of shimmer and sparkle and super creamy. Formulated to not transfer and to wear for up to 12 hours. 6 shades: Black Ice. Brown Sugar. emerald Glow. Smokey Diamond. Sugar Plum. Twilight Sparkle.

Makeup tip by Jillian Dempsey: “To bring high-definition focus to eyes, pair a shimmery liner with a light eyeshadow. The hint of sparkle will make eyes appear bigger and brighter and liner will pop even more against neutral shadow.”

The Avon High Definition Color makeup collection is available exclusively through Avon Representatives. To locate an Avon Representative call 1-800-AVON or visit www.avon.com .

Patrick Dempsey 2 Eau de Toilette Spray: This scent is bold and sophisticated. It was created by Patrick exclusively for Avon, and blends enticing spices with hints of wood and musk to convey sensuality and intimacy, and represents infinite possibilities. The fragrance was inspired by his wife, beauty and talented A-list makeup artist Jillian Dempsey.

“There’s a very personal dimension to the fragrance,” says Dempsey. “This scent evokes the feeling of strength and intimacy you experience with the person you love.”

The Scent: This Oriental Spicy fragrance evokes the feeling of power, strength and intimacy with a surprising blend of notes, including:

TOP NOTES: Saffron, Mandarin, Nutmeg
MID NOTES: Spiced Wood Accord, Green Fig, Citrus
BASE NOTES: Olibanum, Patchouli, Guaiacwood, Skin Musk Accord

Packaging: Patrick Dempsey 2 is captured in a brown glass bottle with a hint of sage green, shaped to reflect strength and intimacy. Bold orange, deep brown and stark black are juxtaposed for a stronger, richer effect.

Availability:

Patrick Dempsey 2 is available November 2009 through an Avon representative. To find the representative closest to you, please visit www.http://avon.com.
Patrick Dempsey 2 Fragrance Collection:
Patrick Dempsey 2 Cologne ($35.00)
Patrick Dempsey 2 Dual Action Face Wash ($9.50)
Patrick Dempsey 2 Shave Gel ($6.00)
Patrick Dempsey 2 Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 ($15.00)

Talking Makeup is giving away 3 Avon lip colors to 5 lucky winners from Avon’s latest Summer lip color collection! yoohoo! Jillian Dempsey, Avon’s Global Creative Color Director and Patrick Dempsey’s wife helped created these 3 beautiful lip products for Avon!

3 prizes to 5 lucky winners, this what you can get by Avon:
1. Avon Pro 3-in-1 Lip Wand
2. Avon Spectra Color Lipstick
3. Avon Ultra Color Rich Extra Plump Lipstick

To find an Avon e-representative near you, visit http://shop.avon.com/shop/find_a_rep.asp

How to enter Avon lipcolor giveaway:
1. Subscribe Talking Makeup’s YouTube Channel!
2. Leave a comment on YouTube video.
3. U.S. or Canada Shipping Address ONLY!
4. Avon lipcolor giveaway EXPIRES 6/16/2009.

Good Luck:)
Marta

On my recent phone call with the Avon makeup team and Jillian Dempsey, Avon’s Artistic Director I’ve learned about hot Summer lip trends.

Jillian Dempsey

According to Jillian Dempsey, the hottest lipcolor for the summer is coral, and different variation of coral ,such as: a pink coral, strong coral, or pale coral. Also, look out for bright pinks, lots of nudes and neutrals.

To get hot Summer coral lips try:

Avon Pro 3-in-1 Lip Wand in Coral. Available exclusively through Avon Representative in July 2009.

MAX Factor Vivid Impact Lipcolor in 8 Sweet Tart

MAC Cosmetics Dazzleglass in Utterly Posh

Read what else I’ve learn from Avon and Jillian Dempsey about Hot Summer Lips!