Beauty Talk

Hey Beauties!!!  If you didn't get a chance to hear our Blog Talk Radio Show last night, you can go to Blog Talk Radio and listen to last night's show as well as all of our archived shows.  Our guest last night was Angelica Itumora of  The Downey Makeup Academy in Downey, California.  Join Us as you catch up on 'Beauty Talk'.

Beauty Deal

Deal:
All orders over $50 receive 1/2 off of shipping.

*  This deal is valid Monday, March 22nd - Saturday, March 27, 2010

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Beauty Tip

TIP:
To spruce up your look for Spring, try a pop of color on your eyes.  Using different eye liner colors (purple, teal, green, navy, or gold) can be fun!!

* The first two Beauties who leave a comment on the blog and email a photo of your new eye look will win a colorful eye dust. (Email photos to info@illusionsbeauty.com).

Beauty Talk: Womens History Month

Our second Beautiful woman that we would like to highlight is none other than the Directress herself, Ms. Crystle Roberson.  We've known Crystle since 2005 and she continues to blossom into a woman to watch out for.  Here is what Crystle had to say.

BT: Introduce yourself (tell us who you are and when & how you started your career in the entertainment business).

CR:  I'm Crystle 'Clear' Roberson and I'm a filmmaker, I write and direct films, music videos, and commercials. I graduated with a BFA in Media/Televison in 2005 and have since been working non-stop in the film industry of Atlanta. I got started in the industry by simply, working for free. I made a personal sacrifice/investment in myself to learn from professionals and show them that I was worth taking a chance on.

BT: Tell us what you are working on now (ex: your projects: The Drop, The Snack Pack, etc).
CR: Most recently I directed a film entitled "The Drop", a true story about Marcus Engel who was robbed of his eyesight, at the young age of 18, by a drunk driver. I'm so excited that this film has been accepted in The Doorpost Film Competiton, and that Denise Tunnell of Illusions Beauty was my Head Makeup Artist ;)
I'm also directing weekly live improv/comedy shows. Imagine wrangling a room full of hilarious comedic genius' who are all high off jokes! LOL, its amazing and challenging. We've enjoyed performing in Atlanta for a year now.
I'm also Directing an animated short entitled "Feel Free" and writing a full length screenplay that I hope will be my debut feature.

BT: How important is it to you that women are celebrated in Entertainment and or any other profession?
CR: When I saw people like Dianne Ashford and Angi Bones of Symmetry Entertainment working on great projects in Atlanta, the dream became realistic to me. It was important for me to see women who looked like me living their dreams happily. That added belief to my passion, not to mention genius female directors like Julie Dash,Yvette Lee Bowser, and Oscar Winner Kathryn Bigelow.
Its important because young women who are new to their profession need to see the trail that has been blazed before them... and see it CLEARLY.

BT: If you could contribute to the advancement of women, what would you do?
CR: I would keep striving to become the best woman that I can be. Start with the woman in the mirror like Mike said, lol, if we all strive for our best personally, we all win. :)

BT: What is Beauty to you?
CR: The most beautiful people I know have God shining through them.

BT: Give us any information that you would like our readers to have. Ex: website, email, contact info, etc.
CR: VOTE ON "THE DROP"! http://www.thedoorpost.com/authenticity/thedrop
LAUGH @ THE SNACK PACK http://www.thesnackpackgroup.blogspot.com/
CONTACT ME: www.crystleclear.com

Beauty Tip

Tip:
When experiencing breakout on the face, first consider your recent habits: skin care, makeup, and diet.
  1) Are you cleansing your face twice a day?
  2) Are you cleansing your makeup brushes once a week?
  3) Are you drinking plenty of water?

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Beauty Talk: Women's History Month

In honor of Womens History Month, we at Illusions Cosmetics would love to highlight a few women in the entertainment business.  If you know of any woman that you would like to highlight, please let us know.  Let's remember to always uplift one another.  The first woman that we would like to highlight is actress Terri J. Vaughn.  Read below the conversation that we shared with Terri.

BT: Tell us about yourself and how you got started in the entertaining business.
TV: My name is Terri J. Vaughn, I got my first big break as Lovita on The Steve Harvey Show.  I started in this business while attending college.  I was actually going to school for advertising, but participated in a Miss Black California pageant, which I lost, but was asked to do my first acting job in a touring play titled, "Tellin' It Like It Tiz," by one of the judges.

BT: Tell us what you are working on now.
TV: I'm expanding my role on Meet the Browns to a series regular.  I'm also promoting my first film project under my production company, Nina Holiday Entertainment,  "Angels Can't Help But Laugh."  A documentary that celebrates the voices of 25 black actresses in Hollywood.  Continuing my work with at-risk girls through my non-profit, Take Wings Foundation.  And hopefully starting on a new film project this summer produced under Nina Holiday Entertainment. 

BT: How important is it to you that women are celebrated in Entertainment and or any other profession?

TV: Extremely!  Especially women of color.  We are far too often overlooked, as if we're not beautiful enough, talented enough, smart enough, and just not relevant enough to be recognized for our huge contributions to this world.

BT: If you could contribute to the advancement of women, what would you do?  

TV:  I would give women the courage to trust and follow their instincts.  We second guess ourselves so much.  It's just a lack of confidence in ourselves.

BT: What is Beauty to you?

TV: Being so confident in who you are from the inside out, that you are able to recognize and compliment the inside and outside beauty of others. 

Thank you Terri for taking the time to share with our followers.

 

Beauty Tip

Beauty Tip:
When using a skin lightening agent, remember to always use a sunscreen.

Beauty Deal

Beauty Deal:

Enjoy 10% off of your purchase of any Illusions Cosmetics skin care product.

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Beauty Talk - Hyperpigmentation

Have you ever been bothered and inconvenienced by Hyperpigmentation?  If so, you will want to take a look at this blog entry on Hyperpigmentation by Felecia of 'This That Beauty'.

Be Beautiful & Blessed!!

Beauty Tip

Beauty is all colors!   Explore, Learn, Grow, have Fun!!

Beauty Deal

Beauty Deal Of The Week

Enjoy 20% off of all purchases this week at www.illusionsbeauty.com.  If you don't have access to the internet, don't worry, call us at 866-436-6409.  We would love to take your order over the phone as well.

* This Beauty Deal is valid Monday, March 1 - Saturday, March 6, 2010.

What Is Beauty To You?

As promised, we are listing your responses to the question, "What Is Beauty To You"? If you would like to respond to this question, please email us at info@illusionsbeauty.com.

"Beauty is an inner kindness that shows itself on the outside." - Wendy of Mixed Chicks

"Beauty is a confidence that comes from knowing who you are." - Kim Etheredge of Mixed Chicks

" Beauty is being comfortable with who you are in your own unique skin". - Tia Dantzler, Makeup Artist

"Beauty is someone charming and confident and has an aura that lights up a room." Blackbarbie88 (from Twitter)

"Beauty is the ability to transform yourself into something greater than what you thought was possible." - Lakish Campbell of Blaq Vixen Beauty

Ask Illusions

Ask Illusions

As Makeup Artists and Estheticians, we at Illusions Beauty look forward to hearing your questions and comments.  If you have any questions, or need any beauty advice, please do not hesitate to ask.  Please take advantage of our experience.  You may email your questions and comments to info@illusionsbeauty.com. 

Beauty Tip

When applying foundation, always match your base to your neck and any visible areas of your decollete.  Matching foundation to your face will amost always cause there to be a difference in the color of your face and neck.  This is a 'NO-NO', but very common with women of color.

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Beauty Deal

Buy One 'Cinematic Fave' Lustrelipgloss (Brown Sugar, Honey, Mahogany, Carmen, Sparkle, & Dreamgirls) and receive the 2nd one for FREE.

*This Beauty Deal is valid from Monday, February 22 - Saturday, February 27, 2010

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Foundation Cleared Up

Foundation Cleared Up


By Denise Tunnell




Detailed below is an article that was recently included in the Illusions Cosmetics Newsletter.
When choosing makeup products, some are often confused about which foundation product to use. Hopefully the following glossary of foundation terms will help to clear things up.

Foundation formulations:

1) Tinted Moisturizer - A light textured moisturizer with a hint of color. It's intent is to add moisture to the skin while providing it with very light coverage. It is great for any skin type. It can be applied with a sponge or with your fingers as you would normally apply moisturizer.

2) Liquid - A liquid base formula used to apply coverage to the face. It gives a light to medium coverage. Based on the formula of the liquid foundation (oil free or moisturizing) it can be used on all skin types. It may be applied with your fingers, a sponge, or a foundation brush.

3) Cream - A cream based formula used to provide a full coverage to the skin. It is mainly suited for people with dryer skin types or those needing extra coverage. Its best applied with a sponge or foundation brush.

4) Stick - A stick foundation is a cream based formula in a stick packaging. Your personal foundation may be swiped onto the face directly from the stick. Maybe used on all skin types depending on the formula.

5) Cream to Powder - A cream based formula that transforms into a velvety powder finish when it makes contact with the skin. Most formulas are buildable and gives a light to full coverage.

Beauty Tip

To change your shadow from day to evening makeup, use an Illusions Cosmetics eyeshadow base to create a bold effect, then apply eyeshadow.

What Is Beauty To You???

Please join Illusions Cosmetics on our 'Beauty Campaign'.  We want to hear from YOU!!!  What do you consider beautiful ? Please email your response to 'What is beauty to you?' at info@illusionsbeauty.com.  We will post your responses on this blog as well as our Facebook page and or Twitter page.  We will also read your responses on our Blog Talk Radio show, Beauty Talk.  Be sure to give us as least your first name and the city and state that you live in.  You may respond as many times as possible. There may be a free gift or two for a lucky beauty enthusiast.  Winner(s) will be announced first on Beauty Talk .

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All orders at www.illusionsbeauty.com over $50 will receive FREE shipping for one week only!!!

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