Elke Von Freudenberg [ Blog ] | From top Celebrity Makeup Artist, get the latest makeup trends, tips and tricks and product reviews. Here, it's all about the makeup.

From top Celebrity Makeup Artist, get the latest makeup trends, tips and tricks and product reviews. Here, it's all about the makeup.

Monday February 8th 2010

Elke's Product Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW: Mac’s Mineralize All Over Lotion

Think chocolate this »

Trying to think of a super cute gift to give your sweetie (or yourself) this Valentine's Day? How about chocolate?No, not [...]

Beauty News

A New Definition to Beauty. »

So just what is beauty nowadays? With the constant barrage of fakeness, as in plastic surgery, fake hair, [...]

Get the 411 in »

Want the latest on Guerlain's Lip Products? Check out the 411 on their lip products, as well as their [...]

A new makeup line launch: »

There's nothing I love more than a new makeup line. Enter Ellias Faas. With a new colour concept and [...]

A Day in the Life

Best gift e v e r. »

Everyone knows I'm a huge fan of candles. I'd rather light a candle that turn on the lights on any day. So imagine my happiness at receiving this over the [Read More]

Beauty Trends

The Perfect Red »

Red lips will be all the rage this Valentine's Day, and while it's super glamorous and [...]

MAC’s »

If you are a fan of bright pinks, *oh, ok, make that any pink, well Lillyland, the latest [...]

Think Warm & »

MAC's Warm & Cozy Collection has my name written all over it. The softness and warm [...]

Looking for an exclusive must have item? Well how about this:It's available this February only.it's chocolate.It's truffle.It's good for you.No calories involved.While I know you're wishing this could be a no calorie chocolate treat, this is even better, and better for [Read More]

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Beauty Tips

Get a pre-summer glow on.

If you're sooo tired of being winter pale and just can't wait for summer to get here, try a skin glow. From Aviva Organics: Sun-Free Skin Glow - Body Crème: Infused with organic botanicals, essential oils and antioxidants, this crème will give your body a flawless, natural color. 85% Organic Ingredients: Organic Rosemary [...]

Double Duty Product Find: Cetaphil

I know, Cetaphil is known for being super gentle on your skin in the cleanser game, but did you know that it can also do double duty as a shampoo? Who knew! Not only is Cetaphil the perfect skin saver it can also preserve your locks. Save your hair color by switching your current shampoo to Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, $4.25. The mild formula [...]

Repair winter damaged hair.

If you're looking for a little hair help, nothing says repair more than a super intense hair mask. And give me one the delivers overnight and I'm so there. Can't wait to try this one: Real Control Overnight Treat night recovery treatment renews and repairs dense, dry, sensitized hair during sleepWhy It Works:> Helps renew and repair severely [...]

Get those nails under control.

Shari Gottesman, founder of Perfect Formula has solutions for you to get those nails New Year's Resolution ready! My nails won’t grow!Growing long, strong beautiful nails may seem impossible for some people, but it is actually attainable for anyone. Nails just need the perfect combination of strength and flexibility. That is the concept [...]

LIPSTICK: Make that product work for you.

Lipstick: Need a lip stain? Rescue that old wine colored blush from years gone by and apply with a Q-top on dry lips. Apply your favorite Chapstick on top. Or mix a crushed blush into a container with a lip balm. Instant cherry lip balm or shiny cream blush. Need a new color? Have 2 lipsticks down to the end of the tubes? Don't worry. Just [...]

FOUNDATION: Make that product work for you.

Is your favorite makeup item just not working anymore? Don't go out and buy a new one. Just customize the one you already have like the makeup pros do. Here are some of my favorite ones to do: Foundation: Too thick? Thin with a few drops of mineral water or toner. Too oily? De-grease with a few drops of witch hazel. Too dark? Lighten up with [...]

CONCEALER: Make that Product Work for You

Too thick or dry? Revitalize with a drop of foundation or eye cream. Mix into the container to add moisture. Too yellow or blue or gray? Mix a dot of your foundation into your concealer to custom make your perfect shade before applying. Too light or thin? Mix a touch of loose powder into your concealer before applying to thicken up and turn into [...]

JUST A FEW MORE: Make that product work.

Eye Shadow: Did your cream shadow dry out? Put a few drops of water or olive oil to reactivate. Lipstick: Need a lip stain? Rescue that old wine colored blush from years gone by and apply with a Q-top on dry lips. Apply your favorite Chapstick on top. Or mix a crushed blush into a container with a lip balm. Instant cherry lip balm or shiny cream [...]

BLUSH: Make that product work for you.

Nothing worse than a blush that just doesn't look right. Try these makeup artist tricks that I use to get that product working, instead of tossed: Blush: Too dark? Tap your blush brush into your pressed powder or baby powder first, then your color. Apply for shades lighter blush. Too light? Tap into your bronzer shade first. Too muddy a [...]

Warm up that winter dreary skintone.

Bronzer may be all the rage for summer, but I don't know about you, but when the winter cold months start to set in, like NOW, I start craving a little summer color. My all time fav bronzer on the planet, Cargo, feels the same way I do. Looking for a universal, one shade fits all? Try their blu-ray Bronzer. Created for the demands of [...]