Editors' Picks: Make-up Artists
SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2009
Editors' Picks: Make-up Artists
From photo shoots to bridal parties to big nights on the town, sometimes a gal needs a make-up artist's brush of genius. Herewith, our favourites from around the country:
Vancouver
We tested the new Best Face Forward mineral make-up service prior to a high school reunion and never felt more polished and confident. Now if only we’d felt that way back in Grade 12… $38, BFF at Blo Four Seasons Hotel, 604-685-6404.
Vancouver
When Vitamin Daily’s editors go on live air, we get our faces freshened by Karen Shoji of Mika Olivia, who pays attention to every dewy detail. Lights, camera, action! $50, Mika Olivia at The Studio, 248 E. 10th Ave., Vancouver, 604-269-0408, www.mikaolivia.com
Vancouver
Movie industry make-up artist Tana Lynn created her own line of mineral makeup after seeing so many actors break out from conventional cosmetics. Her swift hand and deft technique create an ultra-natural look in minutes. $75, 604-880-1163, www.tlcminerals.com
Calgary
Our Calgary ambassadors got photo-shoot ready with the help of the gorgeous and talented Teslin Ward (also a Vitamin Daily ambassador herself), who also does makeup for magazine editorials. $75, www.teslinward.com
Calgary
Allison Cullen of MakeMe by Alli keeps fierce and focused under tight timelines—she gave Calgary editor Malwina Gudowska a gorgeous natural glow for her summer wedding. From $85 for brides, www.makeme.ca
Toronto
For our Toronto launch party, make-up artist Erin Guenter to the rescue! With a kit stocked with hard-to-find products, she’s a whiz at creating that bronzy, healthy, starlet-y party look we love. $100, 416-804-9122, eringuenter@yahoo.ca
Toronto
Stila, Laura Mercier, Make Up For Ever: Noelle Banting made our Toronto subscribers look like supermodels for our ambassador shoot. $100, includes false lashes if desired, www.noellebanting.com
Montreal
Lisa Sim is Montreal’s own MacGyver of makeup. Using what’s in your own kit, she’ll teach you how to take your look from day to night (in under ten minutes), or choose something from her all-natural Sim Minerals line and let her go to town. From $60, 514-998-5540, www.simminerals.com