Summer 2012 Beauty - Lip Trend Favorite!

Hello beauties! So, this is my first blog post as Ink Cosmetics Summer 2012 social media marketing intern. I could not be more thrilled to be blogging about this summer’s hottest beauty trends, tips, and tricks. Weather you are in the city or at the shore, these tips and tools will ensure you to be as beautiful as the weather!

My first and absolute favorite beauty trend this summer is Coral Lips. 

Coral lips are a great al.  ternative to classic red lips, which can be harsh in the hot weather. Coral is the perfect way to make a bold statement while staying within the more “natural” summer makeup perimeters.

Try INK Cosmetics lipstick in Surge for the perfect pout!

xoxo,

Ali

The Neverending Story - Inspired Make-up Look by INK Cosmetics

I was hired to work with Ambient Eye earlier this Fall on a creative project for print and was on hold from sharing to submit the work.  I absolutely loved doing this shoot!  Model Jessie Landry was awesome!  She has this innocent and youthful look to her that keeps you wanting more.  I was amazed at her ability to transform without direction. 

I remember watching The Neverending Story when I was younger.  Such a fun and movie!  One that helped unleash your imagination.  If you haven't seen this I recommend you find it and watch.  We are sure you will love it!

IMAGE FROM THE ORIGINAL MOVIE

Make-up Look by INK Cosmetics Celebrity Make-up Artist Anna Castillo



Photographer: Katherine Gaines / Ambient Eye Photography

Model: Jessie Landry
Make-up / Hair: Anna Castillo using INK Cosmetics
Wardrobe: Empress Mess

Photographer: Katherine Gaines / Ambient Eye Photography

Model: Jessie Landry
Make-up / Hair: Anna Castillo using INK Cosmetics
Wardrobe: Empress Mess

SEE ALL THE IMAGES FROM THE SHOOT AT www.inkcosmetics.com under the AMBIENT EYE Portfolio!

GET THE LOOK:

1.  Start with a clean face. Add INK...Cosmetics Foundation Primer your face.  Skip the eye lids.

2.  Apply INK... Shadow Base on the lids.

3.  Using a wide brush and INK... Bronze Palette.  (Top two are blushes - REMINDER:  INK... blushes can be used as shadows as well.  Shadows can be used as blushes or bronzers too!)  Using a fluffy shadow, mix the darker blush with the center lower shadow and blend the color on the lid and under/across the bottom lash line.  Apply the lighter INK...Shadow (lower left) under the brow bone.  Blend!

4.  Line the bottom water line with INK... Eye Pencil in Bright Eyes.

5.  Apply INK...Brown Mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

6.  Use an angled blush brush to add INK...Blush (upper left) right under the cheek bone.



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(BRONZE INK...Face Palette)

7.  BE SOCIAL! Finish your look with INK...Cosmetics Socialite Lip Gloss!





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(Socialite Lip Gloss)

Have a beauty concern?  Email us!  anna@inkcosmetics.com

XOXO BESOS!

INK...Cosmetics COVER SHOOT - TURN MAGAZINE March 2012

SEE THE ENTIRE SPREAD HERE!

Featured in Turn Magazine

Photographer: Katrine Gaines - Ambient Eye Photography

Wardrobe Stylist: Monique Monet

Model: Courtney Lee

Hair/Make-up Artist: Anna Castillo using INK...Cosmetics

VINTAGE DOLLS Photo Shoot

I am at a loss for words inregards to my latest editorial, Vintage Doll, shoot by photographer Leonard Poteat.  Leonard asked me to create my vision of doll like make-up looks for this editorial project. I wanted to do something pin-up with our model, Stephanie Llinas and something completely opposite for the other.  More of a china doll meets vintage flower girl concept for model Dyan Lee.

This was my first time working with Darrel Thompson, a talented editorial hair stylist from Virginia.  His work; completely impeccable!  I am hoping to work with all of them again soon!

I used all INK...Cosmetics products on our shoot and you can find our products on my portfolio-website www.inkcosmetics.com.

View behind the scenes videos at www.youtube.com/inkcosmetics.

MODEL: DYAN LEE
PHOTO: LEONARD POTEAT
MAKE-UP: ANNA CASTILLO
HAIR: DARRELL THOMPSON

MODEL: STEPHANIE LLINAS
PHOTO: LEONARD POTEAT
MAKE-UP: ANNA CASTILLO
HAIR: DARRELL THOMPSON

PHOTOGRAPHER: LEONARD POTEAT

CELEBRITY MAKE-UP ARTISTA: ANNA CASTILLO
MODEL: DYAN LEE

EDITORIAL HAIR STYLIST: DARRELL THOMPSON
MODEL: STEPHANIE LLINAS

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! 

Have a beauty concern?  Ask your questions on this post or email: anna@inkcosmetics.com
XOXO BESOS!
Anna C.

Get the Look: Lisbeth Salander 2012 Oscar Make-up

GET THE LOOK - Jason Wu F/W 2012

Photo:  Luca Cannonieri / GoRunway.com

Beauty for the fashion house of Jason Wu fall/winter 2012 runway show at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, reflected an old Hollywood meets Army soldier.  Oh, how we love greens!  

This look is more simple than you think!  We recreated the look for a fraction of the designer price!  

To get this look:

1.  Even your complexion with INK...Cosmetics Foundation Sticks ($24) and cover any dark areas with our Corrector Duos ($18).

2.  Next, add INK... Shadow Primer on the lid ($15 - lasts forever!).

3.  With a wide shadow brush, apply INK... Eye Dust in Ambition - ($16.50) all over the lid.

INK Cosmetics - Ambition Eye Dust

4.  Using a smudge brush, apply INK... Eye Dust in Mint Chocolate - ($16.50 - color is iridescent and changes with other shadows) to the outer corner of your eye blending into a point.

INK Cosmetics - Mint Chocolate Eye Dust

 

5.  Add INK... Eye liner in Jet black ($9.50) on the top lash line.  With an angled brush, blend the color down onto the outer corner of your bottom lashes (don't apply liner on the bottom, just smoke it out).

6.  Use a lash curler to flip your upper lashes.  Top with INK... Volume Mascara ($15).

7.  With and angled blush brush, apply INK... Blush in Breathless ($15).

8.  Finish the look by applying INK... Lip Stick in Naked Creme ($12).

INK Cosmetics Naked Creme Lip Stick

 

Luca Cannonieri / GoRunway.com

Love it?  Wear it!  Share it!

XOXO Besos,
Anna Castillo

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PRADA inspired make-up look!

Get the Look:

1.  Start with a clean, moisturized and primed face!  Using one pump of INK...Cosmetics Face Primer and dab on forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.  Spread evenly.

2.  Apply INK... Foundation Stick where needed.

3.  Pat on INK... Stiletto Shadow only on the lid portion of the eye lid and slightly over the crease. 

4.  Using a fluffy crease brush add INK... Ambition Eye Dust from the crease blending upward and outward to the underbrow portion of the eye.

 

5.  Don't line the eye!  Keep it casual.  Just add a little black mascara.

6.  NO Blush!

7.  Finish look with INK...Cosmetics Notorious Lip Gloss.

Wear with your favorite jeans, white t-shirt and a pair of bad ass stilettos!  Throw on a navy blue or army green scarf and military style jacket for a fresh modern casual touch.

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ENJOY Beauties! 

XOXO Besos,

Anna Castillo

TORCHED! Get the Look with INK Cosmetics

We are loving Amanda Thomas' jewelry!  This vintage and simplistic feel set our fashion senses on fire!  We wanted to share this "Torched" make-up look with you and share our tips on how to achieve it.


Get the Look:

1.  Start with clean and moisturized skin.

2.  Use INK...Cosmetics Corrector Duo in Special/Light.  Add concealer under the eyes and on any dark areas of the skin.

3.  Add a touch of INK...Foundation Stick on the bridge of the nose, sides of the face, forehead, chin and neck.  Blend product with a foundation brush in circular motions.

4.  Set foundation with INK...Oil Control Powder (great for every skin tone).

5.  Tap INK...Shadow Base on the lids.

6.  Apply our bold effect/pressed pigment shadow in TORCH with a wide shadow brush.  I like to pat the product on so it is precisely in place.

Torch is available at www.shopinkcosmetics.com On SALE Now!  (Torch - top row center color)

7.  Line your top lash line with INK...Jet Black Pencil Liner.

8.  Top eyes with INK...Black Mascara.

9.  Set  with INK...Oil Control Powder.

10. Finish look with INK... Lip Gloss in Fresh!

All products available at www.shopinkcosmetics.com

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XOXO BESOS!
Anna Castillo

Madonna in Givenchy Couture! Get the Look!

Madonna at 2012 Super Bowl Half-time Show.  Get the look with INK...Cosmetics.

Madonna 2012 Super Bowl Half-time Show.  Get the look with INK..Cosmetics.

We LOVE Madonna!  Her performance last night was much overdue!  This is a woman who exudes style and sophistication!  She wore Givenchy Couture during the 2012 Superbowl half time show and looked freaking amazing!  We couldn't help but dissect her makeup choice. 

Want to recreate this look?  We recommend using INK...Cosmetics Shadow Palette in Pride:

INK Cosmetics Pride Shadow Quad!

1.  Start by sweeping the camel color (upper left) all over the eye!

2.  Using a crease shadow brush, take the light brown color (lower right) and add to the crease of the eye. 

3.  With a fluff shadow brush add the dark brown color (upper right) to the outer corners of your eyes.

4.  For a more dramatic look be sure to apply demi-whispy lashes with dark glue adhesive.

5.  Line your eyes with dark brown liner extending the liner out side of your lash line.

6.  Finish look with INK...Cosmetics XOXO Lip Gloss:

INK Cosmetics XOXO Lip Gloss

All products available now at www.shopinkcosmetics.com!

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XOXO Besos!

Classical Elegance - Make-up Look

Model: Petra Karolsson

To get Petra's Classical Elegance Make-up Look try INK...Cosmetics Shadow Trio in Nature:

Line your eyes with our Jet Black Liner:

Finish off the look with INK...Cosmetics Lip Stick in Diablo:

Don't forget your nails!  We love OPI Royal Rajah Ruby:

XOXO Besos,

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INK Cosmetics on BROW SHAPING! Make-up Tutorial

Products available at www.shopinkcosmetics.com

10 minute Make-up Tutorial with Lashes

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INK COSMETICS EYE SHADOW SALE

WOW!  15 years in the making and I did it!  The launch of my new ecommerce site was a complete success!  Thank you so much for all your inputs and messages today!  In honor of our grand on-line opening we are placing our large single shadows on sale, $12.00 each (original price $15.)  With over 35 colors to choose from your looks will be endless!  We thank those who purchased kits today and would love to hear from you!  We hope you enjoy the experience of INK...!  Here are just a few of my favorite single shadows at the moment!  XOXO Besos! http://www.shopinkcosmetics.com/



Stilletto Frosted Shadow by INK Cosmetics



Apricot Frosted Shadow by INK Cosmetics

Queen Bee Bold Shadow by INK Cosmetics

Habitat Bold Shadoe by INK Cosmetics

Make-up Makeover as Clara Bow

My daughter Alycia could not help herself and asked to get in on the 2012 make-up makeovers.  As tiny as she is I did not want to make her look 25 years old it would not have made sense.  So I focused on her face shape and best assets...her eyes!  Then I remembered Keyvn Aucoin did a makeover with Demi Moore as Clara Bow and thought, that's it!  I will dress her up as a little china doll for fun.  So, I searched images of Clara Bow and got to work.



Her first time getting her make-up done.  She did awesome!  This was a blast!  I used all of our products and her garment is one of my pashmina scarves.  The head piece is one of my belts.

Get the Look:

1.  Start with a clean face. Then moisturize.

2.  Cover any dark areas of the skin with concealer.

3.  Use a lighter shade of foundation for a more porcelain complexion all over the face.

4.  Apply translucent powder under the eyes to lighten and catch any fallen shadow.

5.  Add shadow primer all over the lids.  Using a wide shadow brush apply brown shadow on the entire lid.

6.  Take a smaller smudge brush and extend the brown shadow under the bottom lash line.

7.  Add false lashes on the top lash line.

8.  Apply a cream colored pencil on the entire waterline to help make your eyes appear whiter and more pronounced.

9.  Contour the sides of the cheeks with a light brown shadow.  Add the same color to define your brows.

10.  Line your lips with a brown liner.  Extend the liner outside your lip line to help shape for fuller lips.  Fill in the lips with the same liner and add a dark lip gloss on top to finish the look.

Hair:

I just put her hair in a ponytail to keep it back.  Next I pulled her bangs down and made a loop to flip it back.  Tucking them under the headband.  I did the same for her sides.  The tuck make it looks like her hair is short and will keep the style in place.

Photo:

I used my D300s and asked Alycia to get into roll.  AMAZING!

XOXO Besos,

Anna Castillo

P.S. Stay tuned for our full line of cosmetics launch at http://www.shopinkcosmetics.com/ on Jan 1, 2012.  We currently have our Lip Luster Glosses available for sale but at 12:01 AM the entire line will be available!  Happy shopping!