Hey guys!

Mario has given some great makeup tips in writing and on video!

Thanks so much for doing this Mario! You are truly amazing!

Here is the monster final installment of his makeup and face care Q&A...

Jackie: Mario, I love how you do makeup, I want to know where I can get the sponge like thing you used to put on her foundation. I would realy like to get one. I use foundation everyday, I use a foundation brush. So please let me know where I can get one. Thanks.

Mario: Hey Jackie, I LOVE that sponge too.  It’s called The Beauty Blender.   You can get it at Beautyblender.net .  Don’t forget to get the cleanser for the sponge too.  It works amazing so you can wash it over and over again.



Hawaii: Hi Mario! Great job. Here is my question: Should primer be used after a moisturizer or does it matter?

Mario: Aloha Hawaii, yes. You can moisturize first, let it set in for a few minutes, then prime.



Rx: Hi Mario! The look you done on Kim was gorgeous! -Id like to know how you got into the makeup industry and was it hard for you to get there? Thank you!

Mario: Thank you, Rx. I got into the makeup industry when I was 17 years old.  I started in retail then eventually began to work with photographers and I assisted famous makeup artists for years.  I can’t say that it’s easy because it’s not.  A lot of hard work, sweat and tears go into it (especially In NYC), but if you love it and believe in yourself, you succeed.  


Christine80: Thanks for the tutorials. I just love them. My question is: Does Mario work with non-celebrities? I am getting married and if he could make me half as pretty as you, Kim...well, let's just say I would be ever so grateful.

(Get Mario's answer and much more after the jump!)

Here is more from my makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic! He is such a great resource!...

Amirah: Hi Mario, my question is about brushes. How important do you think it is to have a set of expensive make up tools? Or what should you look for when investing in brushes?

Mario: I think your tools are very important in helping you achieve the look you desire.  A set of about 10-12 brushes should do it.  Brushes make blending shadows and colors easy.  A great brush set to try is the one by BillyBbeauty.com


LadyJ: Thank you Kim and Mario for the make-up blog, I really appreciate it, I’m learning a lot from it! I have one simple question: 1. what is in your opinion, the name of the best product for a concealer to cover blemish prone scars (my tone is medium golden beige)? Thank you Kim and Mario!!!

Mario: Lady J - Blemish prone scars should probably be covered with a cream concealer.  It’s hard to recommend an exact shade but if you need a very full coverage, try Derma Blend makeup. Just use it on spots and set with a little powder.  For a cover-up with less coverage then Derma Blend, Laura Mercier’s secret concealer and Stila is great too.


Little: Hi Kim and Mario, I've tried every type of concealer (liquid,stick,mineral) and my dark circles still show through. What do you recommend? My face also has many pores, would a primer and foundation help smooth over my skin?

Mario: Hey Little, if you have many pores, definitely try a primer. I love...

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I have known Jesse Billauer since he was 16 years old. We went to the same school in Malibu together. So just the other day on his 30th birthday, he showed the screening of his life story.
 
When Jesse was just 17 years old, on March 25,1996, while surfing, he was hit by the crest of a wave and flew headfirst into a shallow sandbar. Immediately, his body went limp; he found himself floating face-down in the water, unable to turn over. Jesse held his breath, waiting for the ocean to flip him over. Once a wave provided the initial push that he needed he was able to call out to his friends for help. At first, they thought he was joking, but the severity of the situation soon dawned on them. His friend, Brad Stanley, quickly swam over and managed to get Jesse safely out of the water and onto the sand. With the help of friend Brett Sanson they kept Jesse stabilized until the helicopter arrived and transported him to the UCLA Medical Center. At the hospital, it was determined that he had suffered a complete spinal cord injury, the kind sustained by Christopher Reeve. Jesse was now a quadriplegic. He had no sensation or movement below mid-chest and limited use of his arms and hands.
 
Since Jesse's life-changing accident, he has created a foundation called Life Rolls On, which is a non-profit 501(c)3 Foundation dedicated to increasing awareness about spinal cord injuries.
 
I truly have never met anyone more inspiring! Love you Jes and Happy Birthday!

Kim's 'Smokey Eye' makeup lesson, part I: FACE


Hello Everyone!

I know many of you have been waiting patiently for my video makeup lesson. It's finally here!!!

This is part I in a series of segments that focus on achieving the smokey eye look.

After you have mastered all of my lessons, I will post this video in its entirety so you can watch all of it at once!

Stay tuned for part II!

For more beauty tips check out my makeup artist Stephen Moleski at myspace.com/stephenmoleski.