Makeup artist Saisha Beecham has created some of Hollywood’s hippest looks. Here, the beauty guru shares her secrets behind the looks of her clientele and gives us a peek into her oh-so-pretty world.
“Michelle is always a complete sweetheart. I usually stick with a natural look on her. I start by applying a primer and top it off with Armani Luminous Silk foundation. I also love to use the Smashbox Limitless Beauty Eyeshadow Palette on her because it has a great range of tones—some shimmery and some matte. To complete Michelle’s natural look, I line her lips with a nude pencil and fill them in with a soft coral lipstick and a coat of clear gloss.”
“Tasha Smith is a beautiful woman and it’s such a joy to help her get glammed up. I like to apply a bronze shadow to highlight her eyelids and brush a dark brown tone outward from the crease for a sexy look. Then I press loose black powder eyeshadow along her lash line and blend it out for an intense look. A pair of false lashes completes a sultry eye look. To make her cheeks pop, I apply a rosy blush to the apples of her cheeks.”
“Being part of Melanie’s glam squad is like being part of a family I usually like to highlight her eyes and give her a great glow. For a pretty eye look, I apply M.A.C. Pigment in Tan all over her lid. Then in her crease I sweep on the Contour shade from the Smashbox Contour Kit. For some pop, I line the inner rim of her eyes with L’Oréal Extra-Intense Liquid eyeliner pencil, which is one of my favorites because it is very creamy and smooth.”
MAKEUP 101
Makeup artist Saisha Beecham shares her makeup musts for fierce looks!
THE MAKEUP MUST-HAVES “NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils are lipgloss in a pencil form, which is amazing. I love them because they are perfect for a quick fix and give lips a nice, sheer color. I also can’t live without black mascara. My favorites changes, but I am loving Smashbox Bionic mascara because it makes the eyes really pop. I also like Smoke and Mirrors Beauty Hollywood lashes. For a little sparkle, I also use NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Mink on the cheekbones and nose.”
hi my name is regine and i have oily skin, dark spots and acne what foundationa and powder do you reccomend
Plz can someone tell me how to get rid or cover the dark circles under my eyes? Help me!!!!
Hi Gerri: Many makeup pros may tell you concealer (which is different from foundation) is a woman’s best friend. It’s a secret weapon in the beauty arsenal of a lot of makeup artists.
How can I find the right foundation to match my skin tone and cover up blemishes? I’m lost, there are so many brands out there.
Hi Spots89: One tip many celebrity makeup artists like to share is that mixing two shades of foundation helps to match your skin tone. When you’re at the store, try to look for two shades that closely match your skin tone. Mix together and voila! A great hue for you.
Hi there I’m a DC based makeup artist. One tip/beauty product I must travel with that I just have to share with SBH readers is… Clinique bottom lash mascara! it comes in both black and brown. The wand is very small so it’s perfect to coat those hard to reach bottom lashes without, getting the product under the eyes. FYI by enhancing and bringing out both your top and bottom lashes your eyes will look bigger and brighter which results in looking well rested and flirty!
Thanks for the tip, Renny!
Looking for a fine tip eyeliner that does not wear off throughout the day!! Pls help!!
Hi Sheree: Check out the Star Makeup column in each issue of SBH for recommendations from top star makeup pros in the industry!
Sheree I use Chanel waterproof liner and it lasts all day. Goes on smooth too.
How do you pick the right concealer? I am a carmel color so I don’t know if I am suppose to go lighter or what please help.
Hi Raccoon Eyes: A lot of celebrity makeup artists often mix a few shades to customize a specific shade for their clients. Check out the makeup counters in your local department store, which often offer complimentary services to help you find your best makeup matches.
i love to use the lorieal true match foundation and it has a spf 17 in sunscreen and i dont need to use presspowder
Thanks for sharing, Catina!