Kim Kardashian attended the 2010 Cosmetic Executive Women Beauty Awards at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel, May 21st, 2010. Kim wore a beautiful one shoulder coral dress and her hair was pulled up off her shoulders. Her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic created an absolutely gorgeous, soft and feminine look fit for the occasion, and now he is sharing his secrets on how to recreate this beautiful, refreshing look.

How to makeup tutorial:

FACE

On her skin I applied Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation blended with a bit of moisturizer, and used LaMer concealer under her eyes. I then set her face with Shu Uemura loose powder.

For a subtle glow, I sweep EYE M GLAM highlighter by Giella Cosmetics onto the cheekbones, bridge of nose and cupids bow, and applied Hot Mama blush by The Balm.

EYES

For her eyes I swept EYE M GLAM highlighter on her lids and on the inner corners of eyes to brighten and open up the eyes, and used a touch right on the brow bone too. I also filled her brows with MAC Brow Pencil in Linering, and lined the top lids with Lancome’s Art Liner extending it out and up past the eye.

I then applied Sephora Collection Flashy Liner in Flashy Brown on the inner rim of her eyes and smudged a bit along the lash line too, and finished the look by curling her lashes and applying two coats of Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara in black to both top and bottom lashes.

LIPS

Finally for her lips, I applied JK Jemma Kidd Sheer Vanity Gloss and Glaze in Belle de Jour.

Mario Dedivanovic Interviews With Marta Walsh

NEW YORK, NY – May 17, 2010 – The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics, Inc., a privately held, photo studio-inspired prestige cosmetics company based in Los Angeles, California. The acquisition is expected to close in July 2010, subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approval. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, the Company said that the transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings in fiscal year 2011, before transaction and integration costs.

The Smashbox brand, with its unique equity positioning, is a strategic complement to The Estée Lauder Companies’ portfolio of leading prestige cosmetic brands. Smashbox’s significant presence in assisted open-sell environments and specialty distribution channels will expand The Estée Lauder Companies’ product offerings and reach new and younger consumers in these high-growth prestige channels. Additionally, The Estée Lauder Companies will leverage its extensive international experience as it seeks to grow the brand and engage Smashbox’s expertise in digital and social media to advance its current capabilities, an important and growing competency for the Company.

Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics was founded in 1996 by brothers Dean and Davis Factor, great-grandsons of the makeup legend Max Factor, who were inspired by photo studio celebrities to create a unique makeup brand that met the highly demanding needs of a professional photo shoot. Since that time, Smashbox has established itself as a highly successful prestige cosmetics brand and a top performer in specialty channels. Currently, the majority of Smashbox’s sales are based in North America.

William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies, said, “One of the enduring strengths of The Estée Lauder Companies is our ability to identify brands with unique positioning and nurture those brands to accelerate their momentum and realize their full growth potential. The addition of Smashbox to our portfolio continues this 64-year legacy. We expect that with our strong cultural synergies and shared appreciation for family heritage, this will be a wonderful union.”

“Smashbox, like The Estée Lauder Companies, is a creativity-driven, consumer-inspired organization with great talent,” said Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies. “Adding Smashbox to our portfolio of brands will help strengthen our presence in prestige specialty channels worldwide, increase our product offerings in this important category and enhance our capabilities in digital media and direct response television. We are energized by the promising momentum of Smashbox and believe the brand will help attract new and younger consumers to The Estée Lauder Companies all over the world.”

“The Estée Lauder Companies is the ideal home for Smashbox,” said Dean Factor, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics, Inc. “The Company possesses the scale and vision to help transition Smashbox into its next phase of growth, and its track record of nurturing and growing prestige brands is second to none. Moreover, we share a similar cultural heritage and dedication to consumer-inspired innovation and creativity. We expect to benefit greatly from The Estée Lauder Companies’ extensive knowledge in product development, operational execution, and international marketing and distribution, and we look forward to the next great period of growth for the brand.”

“Smashbox is the leading Hollywood photo studio-inspired cosmetics brand with a devoted following and timeless appeal,” said John Demsey, Estée Lauder Companies’ Group President, responsible for the Estée Lauder, M•A•C, Tom Ford, Prescriptives, Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, La Mer brands and after closing, Smashbox. “We are excited to be acquiring a uniquely positioned cosmetics brand with true talent well known for engaging consumers across prestige channels and in the digital media space. Smashbox fits perfectly within our DNA, and we look forward to continuing to delight our consumers together.”

The Estée Lauder Companies will collaborate with the Smashbox organization to develop a comprehensive integration plan to transition Smashbox into The Estee Lauder Companies’ family after closing. Dean Factor, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Davis Factor, co-founder, Chief Creative Office and celebrity photographer, and Budd Taylor, President, will each play key roles with respect to these activities and the continued success of Smashbox. Smashbox will continue operating out of its Los Angeles, California office.

The forward-looking statements in this press release, including those in the quoted remarks and those relating to the expectations for closing the acquisition, the impact on the Company’s financial results and the benefits of the acquisition, involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements include current economic and other conditions in the global marketplace, actions by retailers, suppliers and consumers, competition, the Company’s ability to successfully integrate the acquired business and/or implement its long-term strategic plan, and those described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.

Smashbox Cosmetics debuts the brand’s first-ever blog and gives one lucky reader $1200 beauty suitcase!

Cult-favorite makeup line Smashbox Cosmetics is giving you even more insider access with the launch of its new blog. The Smashbox blog will feature bi-weekly updates with photos and videos, offering you an all-access pass to what goes on behind-the-scenes at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. Packed with pro artist tips & tricks, celebrity gossip, runway recaps, VIP events, new product innovations and more, the blog is soon to be the go-to destination for beauty fans to find out about the hottest industry trends. Exclusive trend reports, how-to videos and step-by-step Get the Looks will help Smashbox fans and beauty addicts learn how to achieve the hottest new makeup looks.

To celebrate the launch, Smashbox is asking you to post your favorite beauty tip on the blog. The aspiring expert behind the winning tip will get their name and tip featured on the blog and receive the ultimate Beauty Suitcase packed with $500 of Smashbox makeup plus a canvas beach tote from Allure Magazine. (Total Prize Value $1200)

Visit http://blog.smashbox.com for additional details and to enter to win.

Terri Seymour at the Elton John Annual Oscar Party 2010: Makeup by Celebrity Makeup Artist Melissa Walsh.

“This is how I did Terri Seymour’s makeup this afternoon for Elton John’s annual Oscar party for his his Aids Foundation – if you aren’t going to the actual Academy Awards ceremony this is the place to be!”-Melissa Walsh

Base: Smooth Hourglass Cosmetics Fluid Veil evenly over the whole face blending out from the middle and downwards.

Under eyes: Dot a little Smashbox Photo-Op Eye Brightener under the eyes to brighten.

Powder: Dust Youngblood Hi Definition Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder lightly all over for an airbrushed look.

Blush: Swirl Cargo Blusher in Catalina on the apples of the cheeks and highlight at the top of the cheekbones with One Hot Minute by Benefit to give a fresh faced glow.

Eyes: Start with Mineral Essence Northern Lights eyeshadow in Starlite Express all over the lid up to the crease, define the crease with Mineral Essence in Mocha. Line the eyes with the black cream liner from the L’Heure de Nuit compact by Guerlain and then add sparkle by using the shimmery black from the same compact on top of the liner and at the outer edges. Line under the lower lashes with Laura Mercier’s eyeliner pencil in Black Gold and add a highlight in the inner corner of the eyes with the light gold shadow from the Dior 5 Couleurs Designer palette in Amber Design. A couple of coats of The Ultimate Mascara by Becca in black completes the eyes.

Lips: Highlight the cupids bow with Guerlain Cupidon lipliner and then line with the nude liner by Hourglass in Bare and fill in with Youngblood Lipgloss in Devotion.

Terri’s dress is by Marchesa.

Visit Melissa Walsh’s website for more makeup tips.

As the holiday season approaches, we prepare ourselves for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations. As seen backstage for Tamara Pogosian Holiday 2010 fashion show in NYC, it was all about colored cheeks or bold lips. Makeup Artist Stephanie Flor created the makeup look. It was fun and original, and perfect for any occasion.

Inspired by the movement of Twilight: New Moon, Stephanie muted the colors on the face to add a dramatic effect with an intense dark red lip and angel white eyes.

Using a rich white shadow (Cover Girl Golden Sunset) Stephanie covered the upper lid and blended it to the brow bone. The eyebrows were combed upward with clear gel. White liner (Covergirl starlightening white) was applied to the inner rim of the models eye’s to add that special touch.

Model’s face was prepped with Keihl’s moisturizer and Smashbox HD primer. Covergirl foundation was used all over the face and Covergirl’s Pressed Shine Powder was dusted ONLY over the models t-zone to give a matte finish. Using Lash Blast Mascara she coated the top and bottom lashes in a thick black layer to make it visible from the runway.

For a quick makeup change, the makeup artist used the white inspired angel eye from the previous look, but substituted the dark lip with a classic nude. Then applied a pink colored blush to the apple of cheeks. This trick brought definition to the model’s cheekbones and an extra pop to her new look. “My personal favorite Nude is Smashbox Elegant,” said Stephanie Flor.

After all it’s the holidays, try something new and experiment with these two runway makeup look. “Remember, its all about colored cheeks or colored lips for Holiday 2009” said Stephanie Flor.

Want to know how to get department store beauty brands at drugstore prices?

Go to BeautyTicket.com! This online beauty boutique features your favorite hair, makeup and skin care brands like Stila, Smashbox, and Yves Saint Laurent at a fraction of their retail cost. How do they do it? With new cosmetics, skincare, bath & body, etc. coming out almost every single day, there is always a surplus of products. BeautyTicket.com purchases this surplus from premium beauty manufacturers and high-end retailers at a discount and passes the savings along to you. Try it out ASAP: The site boasts an incredible selection of party-ready palettes and gift sets for holiday.

Bonus Offer! From now through December 15, BeautyTicket.com will give you 15% off of your entire order! Use code DAILYMAKEOVER at checkout.

Celebrity Makeup Artist Jackie Sanchez does make up for Tyra Banks, Alek Wek and Kimora Lee.

In this interview, Jackie Sanchez talks to Marta Walsh about her first breaks as a makeup artist, makeup philosophy, working with supermodel Alek Wek and tips to getting her look, what can we find in her makeup bag, and future plans.

Jackie Sanchez

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with makeup begin?
Jackie Sanchez: When I was 10 years old my brother got me a makeup kit called Scandia. It had eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, mascara, the works. I still remember opening that first box full of lipsticks!

MW: How did you get your first big break as a makeup artist?
JS: There are so many exciting times that I can remember. I would have to say working with legendary author Toni Morrison opened many doors for me. Traveling with her, accompanying her on book tours, meeting the television elite such as Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, and Charlie Rose, has been so exciting.

MW: What is your makeup philosophy?
JS: I definitely believe in “less is more”. If you have nice skin why cover it up with heavy foundation and powder. Makeup should enhance your beauty.

MW: How did you end up doing makeup for Alek Wek and what was it like meeting her?
JS: I was fortunate enough to work with Ebony magazine’s Creative Director Harriette Cole and she assigned me to this project. Alek is the most down to earth, sincere and friendly model I have ever met. So polished and professional.

MW: Which types of makeup looks did Alek Wek tend to go for?
JS: Luckily I was given free reign to choose the “look” for Alek that day. With clothing being primarily black and shot against a gray background I decided to give Alek a pop of color. I used a mixture of navy blue eyeshadow highlighted with cobalt blue on top. I used a spicy burgundy bronzer and a shiny gloss with metallic flecks to balance out the strong blue eye color.

MW: What are some memorable makeup looks you’ve created Alek Wek, how can we achieve these looks at home?
JS: My advice would be to practice, practice, practice with neutrals. When you have your application skills in place then venture on to colors like purple, blue or green which are more difficult to work with.

Alek Wek

MW: Which products are must-haves in your makeup bag?
JS: For starters I always prep the face with Dermalogica skincare products. For foundations I like MAC or Black Opal stick foundations. These are great because you can control the coverage by applying thicker as a concealer or by mixing with moisturizer for a soft finish. For eye and cheek colors I turn to MAC, Smashbox, or NARS which come in a variety of textures and sheens – matte, dewy, pearlescent. I am a true lip gloss junkie and I love them all! My favorite mascara for the last 10 years(!) is L’Oreal Voluminous.

MW: What is the key for achieving long term success and popularity as a makeup artist?
JS: I would have to say being good at what you do but also being able to meet the specific needs of each client. If a client mentions a particular product they are fond of, be sure to have it with you every time you work with them. Be flexible and creative to create looks for different occasions. Makeup is about fun and experimentation…why do the exact same look day after day?

MW: Who would you love to do makeup for in the future?
JS: Such a tough question. I would love to work with Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, and Estelle for starters.

MW: What’s next for Jackie Sanchez?
JS: Hopefully working behind the scenes with a major cosmetic manufacturer on product development. Also I hope to travel the world with some of my clients

Smashbox Cosmetics-Mother Earth Palette: A chic way to go green. Embrace Mother’s Day with a palette that benefits the planet while pampering you. The Mother Earth Palette from Smashbox Cosmetics was developed to be totally earth-friendly, from organic formulas to environmentally responsible packaging. Be beautiful inside and out!

The palette includes four eye shadows and a blush all made from certified organic ingredients is housed in a recyclable compact and carton made from sustainable materials and printed with eco-friendly ink. Like all Smashbox Cosmetics products, the formulas are paraben and fragrance free.

With each purchase, a tree will be planted by Trees for the Future, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating sustainable environments through reforestation throughout the world. Be sure to recycle the palette when you’re through! WHAT IT COSTS: $45.00. WHERE TO FIND IT: Exclusively at Sephora beginning April 2009.

Smashbox Cosmetics The Muse Collection: Transformational beauty products to turn you into a muse and unleash your inner artist. The makeup artists behind Smashbox help you realize your creative vision on your best canvas – your own skin. From brilliant new shades of cult-favorite formulas to inspiring new products, the new Muse Spring Collection gives you the inspiration – and the medium – to create the ultimate masterpiece.

BIONIC MASCARA in BLACK VIOLET ($19)
BIONIC is the first ionic mascara for longer, stronger, more voluminous super-power lashes. The specially engineered brush gently coats lashes with a revolutionary long-wearing formula for a high impact look in just one sweep. To Use: Apply BIONIC using the brush wand for bionically longer, stronger lashes.
Available in: BLACK VIOLET (black with a hint of violet).

LIP PAINTS ($21 each)
This rich, creamy lip gloss glides effortlessly over lips for soft color and brilliant shine. Create your own one-of-a-kind artistic hue by layering over other shades. To Use: Glide over bare lips or layer over lip pencil or lipstick to enhance and deepen color. Available in: ARTISTE (creamy berry), VIRTUOSO (creamy pink) & LUMINARY (creamy nude).

BLUSH RUSH in MASTERPIECE ($24)
Get a gorgeous rush of color with this ultra-luxurious, longwearing blush in a one-of-a-kind mirrored compact for bold cheeks that inspire.
To Use: Apply to apples of cheeks and sweep back toward ears using BLUSH BRUSH #16 or FAN BRUSH #22.
Available in: MASTERPIECE (warm peachy coral)

HYBRID 2-in-1 LUMINIZING PRIMER ($34)
Create a smooth and glowing canvas for flawless makeup application with this revolutionary dual formula PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER and ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. Wear under foundation or alone for a vitamin-packed natural glow. To Use: Apply using fingertips or FOUNDATION BRUSH #13 and blend.
Available in: BARE CANVAS (luminous champagne).

CREAM EYE LINER ARTIST PENCILS ($36) SET OF 4
These ultra-creamy eye liner pencils let you create a masterpiece all your own. In four vibrant shades to inspire your inner artist, the pencils can be worn separately for a hint of color or blended together to create your own work of art. To Use: Glide along lashline to enhance eyes. Available in: LAPIS (deep ocean blue), IMPERIAL (deep violet), SLATE (dark charcoal), ANTIQUE GOLD (deep gold).

ARTIST EYE PALETTE in MUSE ($48)
Create an endless array of inspired looks for eyes with this one-of-a-kind palette, including 10 stunning shadows and an ARTIST EYE SHADOW BRUSH for flawless application. To Use: Wear coordinating shades together or mix it up to create stunning looks for day or night. Shades: biscuit, chocolate, soft green, dark celery green, light silver-blue, dark blue-grey, sheer lilac, deep orchid, rose copper, coffee.

WHERE TO FIND IT: Smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenny, Ulta, Nordstrom

note: As with all smashbox products, the Mother Earth Palette and the Muse Collection were inspired by the makeup artists, photographers and models working at smashbox studios in Los Angeles. Each product was artistically created based upon the view from behind the camera, for a look that is as flawless as a finished photograph.

Terri Seymour (left) with ex-boyfriend Simon Cowell of American Idol.
 

Face: “I started with Hourglass Fluid Veil Foundation then used Photo-op undereye brightener by Smashbox under the eyes to brighten and topped that with Powderflage concealer by Benefit. I finished her base with Hourglass Invisible Veil Powder dusted lightly all over.” 

 

 

The new Rapture Holiday Collection From Smashbox Cosmetics will add some enchantment to your makeup this holiday.

The new Rapture Holiday Collection From Smashbox Cosmetics is feminine, soft and graceful. The Rapture Holiday 2008 Color Collection celebrates the captivating allure of a woman with a selection of delicate hues and shimmering shades. Exquisite makeup in soft, pearlescent colors mimics the airy lightness and sweet shades found in tulle, silk and satin, creating a perfectly romantic and enchanting holiday season.

Where to find the Rapture Holiday Collection From Smashbox Cosmetics:
Smashbox.com, Beauty.com, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, and select Bloomingdale’s.

The Rapture Holiday Collection includes:

FLAWLESS FINISH PRIMER SET $39 (value $52)
Get flawless skin on the go with this limited-edition set of Smashbox’s best-selling, skin-smoothing PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER in both full and travel sizes to perfect skin in an instant. Available for the first time at this amazing value – grab one for a friend and one for yourself!
Includes:

PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER – full size
PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER – travel size

LIP GLOSS COLLECTION $29 (value $90)
Get glam with this party-perfect set of gorgeous glosses. The set includes three best-selling shades and three holiday exclusives to wear alone or layer together.
Includes:

LIP GLOSS in RAVISHING (shimmery rosy nude)
LIP GLOSS in LOVELY (shimmery soft pink)
LIP GLOSS in STUNNING (shimmery bright pink)
LIP GLOSS in ILLUME (pale nude with iridescence)
LIP GLOSS in RADIANT (shimmery pink plum)
LIP GLOSS in CANDID (pink with golden shimmer)

BEST OF SMASHBOX KIT $19 (value $43)
This one-of-a-kind set brings you Smashbox bestsellers packaged in convenient travel sizes – perfect for your holiday clutch or carry-on tote.
Includes:

BIONIC MASCARA – TRAVEL SIZE
MINI FUSION SOFT LIGHTS in DUSK (shimmering nude, deep bronze, terracotta, soft pink and golden tan)
MINI LIP ENHANCING GLOSS in AURA (shimmery nude pink)

TRAVEL BRUSH COLLECTION $49 (value $134)
5 professional travel size brushes that fit conveniently in your purse for flawless beauty looks on-the-go.
Includes:

TRAVEL FACE BRUSH
TRAVEL SHADOW BRUSH
TRAVEL ANGLED BLENDING BRUSH
TRAVEL SMUDGER BRUSH
TRAVEL CONTOUR BRUSH & LINER BRUSH

EYE SHADOW & BRUSH COLLECTION $59 (value $246)
A blockbuster set of 16 gorgeous shades of our luxurious cashmere eye shadow and two must-have brushes for flawless application.

Create an endless array of beautiful eye looks that take you from day to night!
Includes:
8 EYE SHADOW DUOS
DEFINER BRUSH #15
SHADOW BRUSH #32

GIFT OF GLOW COLLECTION $49 (value $127) Only at Sephora
Give the gift of glow! Radiate a golden aura with this luminous collection for eyes, lips and cheeks, just in time for holiday.

Includes 2 brushes and a travel pouch to get glowing at home or on the go.
Includes:
WATERPROOF SHADOW LINER BRUSH #30
WATERPROOF SHADOW LINER in HOLLYWOOD (bronze with golden shimmer)
LIP GLOSS in GILDED (shimmery pale gold)
FLASH POWDER
BABY BUKI BRUSH
QUILTED TRAVEL POUCH

ULTIMATE BEAUTY PALETTE $59 Exclusively at Ulta
A must-have eye, cheek and lip color palette with nearly 100 shades of Smashbox favorites! Take your look from daytime chic to evening drama flawlessly. Perfect to give as a gift or keep for yourself!

ENCHANTRESS BEAUTY KIT $45 (value $140) Exclusively at Smashbox.com
This limited-edition kit has everything you need for an enchanting holiday evening. Smashbox partnered with hot Canadian jewelry line, Foxy Originals, to create an exclusive silver pendant necklace on a triple strand chain that’s sure to be the must-have accessory of the season. Smashbox paired the holiday stunner with the brand’s cult-favorite liner, mascara, and shimmering shades for cheeks and lips to inspire magical moments.

All of this is packed in a chic pewter faux leather and suede multi-compartment bag that doubles as a party clutch, toting your jewelry and makeup so you can focus on being the enchantress you are.
Includes:

Silver pendant necklace on a triple strand chain
CREAM EYE LINER DUO in CAVIAR/MIDNIGHT BROWN
SOFT LIGHTS QUAD in AGLOW (shimmery pearl, warm pink, peach and soft rose)
LIP ENHANCING GLOSS in PROTÉGÉ (pink nude with golden shimmer)
THAT’S A WRAP MASCARA in BLACK
Pewter multi-compartment zip up bag