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Celebrity Makeup Artist Amy Oresman created Neutrogena brand ambassador Hayden Panettiere’s look for the 2009 Emmy awards, where Hayden presented the award for Best Reality Host, and shares how you can achieve this glam look at home.

Amy’s Inspiration: Hayden sought a classic red lip to match her gorgeous J Mendel gown, so I looked to her Italian heritage, and her recent vacation in Italy, for inspiration and designed a look you’d find on glamorous women in Rome.

Prep: I believe in the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” so careful attention was paid to Hayden’s skincare prior to the Emmy’s. Hayden’s choice is skin iD, personalized acne system from Neutrogena Dermatologics

Eyes: To give Hayden’s lashes maximum impact I used three coats of the NEUTROGENA Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black.

Here is a quick interview with Gordon Espinet VP Global Makeup Artistry MAC Worldwide, on Mineral Makeup 101 and on how to apply:

Q: Why is mineral makeup such a huge trend right now?
A: For a long time, women have wanted an alternative to the heavy powders and foundations that are on the market. They want their skin to be flawless but not made up and mineral products fit that need. We of course still have plenty of customers who cannot live without their full coverage, but that is why M·A·C is the makeup authority, we have something for everyone. It’s about having choices.

Q: Do you apply mineral makeup differently than non-mineral makeup?
A: Mineral makeup is no different than any other makeup when it comes to application techniques. The difference is in the final look. Mineral makeup provides a more natural appearance and always looks perfectly applied. As with all makeup, be sure that you choose the correct colours and begin with less product as it is easier to add product than it is to remove excess.

Prescriptives introduces its first ever mineral makeup- All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15!

What’s in it for you? Vitamins, minerals, gems, sun protection…all helping your skin look naturally radiant and unbelievably healthy.

What’s not in it for you? Oil, talc, fragrance, pore-clogging ingredients – all the things that may make you hesitate about wearing makeup.

Why gems? Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup is the only mineral makeup that features R.E.C. (Radiance Emitting Crystals – a unique complex of Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Calcite). R.E.C. helps absorb light and gives skin extra radiance and luminosity. The semi-precious gems and minerals help give the makeup a luxuriously silky feel, while the energies of Calcite help give skin a soft, luminous finish as if it were “glowing from within.”

And you’re sure to find your exact match of this new weightless, longwear powder foundation from Prescriptives extensive collection of 18 shades…from the lightest to the darkest!

For easy application, use with Prescriptives NEW Round Buff Brush. This short-handled brush easily grabs hold of powder foundation and effortlessly glides across your face.

Additional benefits: suitable for all skin types, oil-controlling, sweat and humidity resistant, water resistant, non-acnegenic, dermatologist tested, and ophthalmologist tested.

Technology: Minerals, including Calcite and Mica, and semi-precious gems, including Amethyst and Rose Quartz, provide luminosity and a lightweight feel. Squalane and Lecithin provide skin conditioning benefits.
Silica helps keep skin shine-free. Contains antioxidant 2CME, a molecule that combines Vitamin C and E which boosts their effect. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection.

How To use Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15:

1. Tap a small amount of All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 into the lid. Swirl the Round Buff Brush in the lid and tap away excess.

2. Apply in a circular motion:

3. Start application at the outside of the cheekbone, moving toward the nose and then back.

4. Continue from cheekbone downward to jawline and back.

5. Follow along the side of the face, forehead and down the nose.

6. Repeat for more coverage.

Where can I buy Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15: at all Prescriptives counters nationwide, www.prescriptives.com and Holt Renfrew in Canada.

When it is available: Beginning July 2008.

SRP: All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 $32.50 U.S. / $42.00 Canada. Round Buff Brush $30.00 U.S. / $38.00 Canada.