Essentials to a Fabulous Face…..

One of the first questions I normally get from new or prospective clients is what products I use or what brands would I suggest. So I decided to give you a quick look at products that are essential in my kit.

I always start with a clean face and a great moisturizer like Embryolisse. It is, as they say the 'cult' beauty cream.  For my clients that have oily skin I will use a little bit of Make Up Forever “All Matte” for a long-lasting stay.

After that would be my foundations, I must say I love Make Up Forever HD Foundation it’s an amazing product and it has a great finish. But I can’t seem to stray away from Black Opal Stick Foundations they are super affordable and give great coverage for a flawless look. I pair either one with Dior 'Diorskin' Sculpt Concealer and it works wonders for Brides and or TV.

For powders I love M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish, it gives a great finish and an awesome glow after any foundation application. I also like Black Opal Invisible Oil Blocking powder for those areas that tend to shine. For the most glamorous cheeks NARS Orgasm is a must have in any Makeup Artists kit and Dior’s Sugar and Spice blush, both brands are highly pigmented and all you need is a little dab for lots of color. 

For eyes, I can’t get enough of my Dior DiorShow Blackout mascara, it makes real lashes appear false, it’s the one thing I can’t do without…  Last touch on the eyes I must say is Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner this offers the best precision and it is long wearing and water proof which is great for my teary eyed brides… Oh how could I forget...?  Eyeshadow, so many to choose from but to name a few that I can’t do without because they are so high in pigment are M.A.C., FACE Atelier and NARS…. 

Lastly those lips…. I always start with either Dior or M.A.C. Cream Liners and fill in all the way to the center for staying power and normally add a Chanel lip color with a M.A.C. or Kissable Couture by AJ Crimson gloss on top for that impeccable color and enduring all day stay! 

So there you have it... my kit or just a little sneak at some of my much loved possessions and why I love them!
                                                                                              
 Smooches!


Kebra Emanuel-Autry

Beauty Before & After

Hello Everyone! It has been a hectic but great weekend. I had the pleasure of working with one of my previous brides on a photoshoot and decided to take the opportunity to share with you some before and after shots.

I can't say how much I really enjoy working with this particular client she has such great features and as a makeup artist we love clients that have a great proportions to the face especially for contouring.

For her face: Foundation/Powder I used my Badger Airbrush System with Temptu products as well as one of my favorites MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powders. On her eyes I used Nars Edie & Night Fever shadows and on her cheeks another fav Nars Orgasm. On her lips I used Rouge Dior by Dior & to seal the deal I added some Ardell 110 Lashes and lots of Dior Blackout Mascara.

Even though the application took me well over my normal application time it was so worth the outcome!

Kebra Emanuel-Autry

Welcome.............

Élan Image Consulting, Élan Brides and coming soon Élan’s Beauty Loft               

So after many requests from friends, family and clients I have taken the first step in starting a blog… I am new to this  but I figured since I am on the internet daily looking at fashion, makeup and all things fabulous  (snapping my fingers) hey why not share me, my finds and ideas with everyone else?….

So please look forward to updates from me as a Makeup Artist and Stylist and my finds on Fashion, Makeup tips, Promotions or just anything going on in my world.               

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