Photographer-GWC
Step 1- Foundation
Step 2- Concealer
Step 3- Blush
Step 4-Eyes
Step 5- Lips
Beautiful skin during your 20’s
During your 20’s, your skin is regenerating at turbo speed, which keeps your complexion looking softer, smoother and more radiant. The collagen and elastin in your skin give it a plumped, healthy look. The effects of sun damage have yet to appear, but this does not mean that it’s too early to think about taking measures to protect your skin. Start by protecting your skin from free radicals that are the particles generating by pollution and the sun’s UV rays with anti-aging products. SO Protect, protect, protect!
Beautiful skin during your 30’s
Ooooh the Dirty 30’s..lol which by the way, is where I’m at right now! At my age, women and men start to notice that their skin is starting to look a little different. I noticed fine lines that were not there in my 20’s. This happens because our cell regeneration starts slowing down. Collagen and elastin aren’t being produced as quickly which is why you will start to notice the fine lines. If you haven’t already started using anti aging products, then i would suggest you run out to the closest mall and get yourself hooked up!
30’s Tips: Exfoliating is essential! Exfoliating helps speed up your skins cellular turnover. Try a cleanser that has an exfoliater already in it.
Start using an eye cream. The area around your eyes is thinner and starts showing the fines a hell of a lot faster than anywhere else on your face. Look for creams that are nutrient rich with vitamin A & E. Don’t go to bed without apply it!
Beautiful skin during your 40’s
What are the biggest complaints of women in their 40’s? Deeper lines, the loss of firmness and last but not least the loss of elasticity!! The female hormone estrogen maintains collagen and elastin. During your 40’s, the levels of this hormone starts to decline and as a result the skin gets drier. Use an intense moisturizer with anti aging creams and never go out without a daily sunscreen min SPF 15. At night, never go to sleep without applying a rejuvenating serum rich with antioxidants and age fighters.
40’s Tips- Start investing in products that have multi benefits, age fighting, firming and lifting ingedients. If you have a hard time remembering to apply your night serum, why not leave it on your night table along with your eye cream and age fighting lip balm. That way you will never forget!
Try an at home Microdermabrasion kit. These products use microscopic particles of sand or salt to gently get rid of dry skin and smooth the skin, which will restore a healthy glow to your skin and who doesn’t want healthier, glowing looking skin?
Hope you enjoyed my tips for beautiful skin at every age!
xoxo
Sonia
On your wedding day, all eyes are on you. The beautiful bride! It’s your day to shine. Here’s some helpful tips so that you can feel and look gorgeous on your big day.
1. Glowing Skin- If you’re not on a great skin care program, it’s time to start!! I’d recommend that you use a Cleanser, Exfoliator, Toner and Moisturizer. Make sure you are using products that are suitable for your skin type. If you’re not sure what to use, you can always schedule a skin care consultation with me or one of my artists.
2. A Brighter Smile- Try an over the counter teeth-whitening kit and cut down on tea, coffee and wine.
3. Makeup Trial- Book your wedding makeup trial at least 6 months prior to your wedding day. During your trial, you’ll be able to try your wedding day look. In order to reserve your date with your makeup artist, a trial is essential.
4. Beautiful Brows- Whether you wax or tweeze your brows, let a professional help you find the best shape that frames your eyes.
5. Sexy Scent- Why not find a new fragrance to wear on your wedding day? After the wedding, every time you spritz it on, it will remind you of your special day.
Hope you enjoyed my 5 Wedding Beauty Tips!
xoxo
Sonia
Photos by GWC
Model Ashley McQuilter
MUA Sonia Ryan
Looking for a fun, sexy makeup look for the Holiday Season? Create a sultry blue look that is bold and beautiful.
STEP 1 PREP: Using your finger tip, gentle apply eye cream along your brow bones and under your eyes.
STEP 2 PRIME: Lightly pat eye primer on your eye lids from lash lines to brow bones.
STEP 3 SHADOW: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a deep blue shadow over the lids, extending it out at the ends for a more dramatic effect. Blend into the creases, inner corners and lower lash line. If the eyeshadow colour is not as bright as you would like, use a sponge tip applicator to apply the colour.
STEP 4 LINE: Using a black or blue eye liner pencil, line the eyes. Apply a thicker line at the outside corners and lash line. With a smudge brush, blend the liner outwards.
STEP 5 REDEFINE: Apply mascara to your eyelashes and make them as thick, big and beautiful as possible. For added definition and curl, use a heated eyelash curler. However, more is more, so why not play with a season-appropriate pair of false lashes?
Makeup Artist- Sonia Ryan
Photos by D&G Photography
Beautiful Bride- Melanie
The cat eye is the quintessential vintage look that is always in style. It’s a simple, elegant and versatile look.
STEP 1 BROWS: Using a brush with a darker shadow, fill in your brows starting at the arch.
STEP 2 HIGHLIGHT: Apply an eye primer on to the lid from the lash line up to the brow bone. Using a neutral shadow, cover the entire lid from lash line to brow bone with the eye shadow.
STEP 3 CONTOUR: Apply a neutral eye shadow that is 2 shades darker then your natural skin tone to the crease of your eye lid. This is where your lid and brow bone meet.
STEP 3 LINE: Starting at the inside corner of your eye, line around your entire eye. Try to get as close to the lash line as possible. Use a black waterproof eye liner.
STEP 4 REDEFINE: Using a black liquid liner, draw a thin line across your upper lash line. At the outside edge of your eye, tail out the end for the winged out effect. Don’t forget to apply a couple of coats of mascara to finish off this look.
