BRUSH YOUR WAY TO BEAUTY!

BRUSH YOUR WAY TO BEAUTY!

Ciao bella,

Make-up brushes have always played an important part in my beauty routine. I've gone through several sets in my lifetime. From hand painted, to hand carved, to natural bristles, to artificial bristles, I've enjoyed them all! Right now I have two sets on my vanity and travel sets in every bureau.

The ones on my vanity have a clear acrylic handle with gold specs that are quite glam. The other set are just plain wooden handles with a good tight brush.

The brushes are all different depending the cosmetic you are applying. The newest brush for me out of my collection is the Kabuki with a short handle. It's truly great for highlighting cheekbones, applying mineral powder, and contouring in general.

Using the appropriate brush with your mirror to apply your cosmetic product blends better in the skin tone achieving professional results! A Foundation Brush as well as The Face Sponge also helps to blend foundation into skin with velvet like results. A Powder Brush is soft, full and rounded with fluffy bristles. Use this brush over foundation to seal in cosmetic. A Concealer Brush is flat with a pointed tip and a soft wide base. It's great for blending concealer product under your eyes or wherever you may need it.

In 1835 a German chemist mass produced mirrors by depositing a thin layer of metallic silver onto glass! Mirrors were luxuries along with makeup brushes for the wealthy. Makeup brushes were probably invented by the Egyptians with a finding of a bronze one dating back to A.D. 500! The Germans are credited for inventing the modern makeup brush.

Shenzhen near Hong Kong boasts more than 200 factories that manufacture makeup brushes. A tremendous amount of labor goes into these hand tied and hand trimmed tools for beauty.

I lighten up on my makeup routine in the summer. I like a little tan and Mother Nature's blush all SPF infused safety! However on a night out to look and feel special, out come my brushes to sweep me away into Beauty Land!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

"Eyestarr Will Flutter Your World"

"Eyestarr Will Flutter Your World"

Ciao bella,

Eyelashes are an important part of your face! A quick make-up is lip color, mascara and brow powder/pencil and out the door we go. Lately I've been getting lazy on the mascara. It starts to feel heavy by afternoon. But then when I look at my mirror without it I can see bland Mary. I had to change something to make life easier and still capture the glamour gal that I am.

I decided to make an appointment with Andrea Starr on Newbury Street here in Boston. I had read a raving review on her individual eyelash extensions she adheres to your own lashes. Walking into EYESTARR, an Eyelash and Brow Bar Boutique was a pleasure. I felt comfortable immediately with Andrea's gentle and calm professional manner. Her modern '40s decor included framed photos of Marilyn Monroe (my very fav), Lucille Ball, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and more! There were comfortable chairs to wait and loungers when your lashes are applied!

After two weeks I have just felt so "Hollywood" everyday with my new lashes that just sweep up so elegantly! Easy to care for with a few lengths to choose from, Andrea is an expert in her field. She is also in the process of developing her own line of products including an eyebrow enhancer that will strengthen and grow in a fuller brow.

Now I just don't have to spend all that time waving around that mascara wand. I will enjoy them as long as my lash cycle lasts. That's just about four to six weeks. After one day I felt like they are my very own. Must remember not to rub or pull at them. Cleanse your face with a face cloth as usual and cleanse your lashes with Baby Shampoo. Spray them with water once a day to keep them hydrated. So easy!

So for a satisfying cosmetic pick me up try EYESTARR Lash Boutique on Newbury Street and put some Hollywood glam in your life!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.