Posh Shasta's Beauty Product of the Week!

 By Shasta Moczulski, Contributing Writer 

We all want to look like we have flawless skin, right?  After years of trying every type of foundation, I knew that I needed advice from a makeup expert. You name it, I've tried it and I was done wasting money on the wrong foundation.

Last year I found the foundation/makeup expert that I was looking for when I stumbled upon a great blog. Tricia was happy to help me on my makeup quest.  I told her my criteria for what I wanted in a foundation:  1.  Long lasting  2.  Full coverage  3.  Oil free.  Tricia had the answer immediately for me, Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+.  This fabulous line is exclusive to Sephora.The Mat Velvet+ stays on all day long, I can apply a little or a lot, depending on what look I am creating, it provides as close to flawless finish as I am going to get, and does not make me break out.  I have been using MUFE for 9 months and I absolutely love it!  

Here is the product description from Sephora.com:


Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation


What it is: A shine controlling, oil-free, water-resistant, complete coverage liquid foundation. 


What it is formulated to: Hides imperfections, evens out skin tone, and mattifies with a non-oily, perfectly powdered finish. The result is flawless and lasts for hours.


What else you need to know: Although this foundation provides full coverage, the end result is completely adjustable to fit your needs - a little goes a long way. 


Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product. 


I highly recommend this foundation to anyone that wants medium to full coverage foundation. What really sold me is that it doesn't get cakey or oil looking throughout the day, but instead keeps up with me and my very busy lifestyle. 

Have questions about Make Up For Ever Velvet Mat? Tweet me @PoshShasta or @MakeupbyTricia on Twitter! 

Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Backstage Beauty: Venexiana

NYFW Spring 2010 Beauty Trends STAND OUT backstage at Venexiana

Credit Info: Sephora PRO Beauty Team, lead by Jose Rivera

Model: Sal Garcia for Elite

Photography courtesy of Nick Baratta

It wasn’t just the casual cool chignons spotted on the runway, it was the faces too. The edgy look is everywhere this season and it was no exception at Venexiana – eyes full of drama and a pop of color on the lips filled the runway. But don’t worry – CUPCAKE MAG has got it covered so you can get the look, straight from the runway.

THE COLOR STORY:

To compliment a sophisticated and bold collection, the makeup look features DARK DRAMATIC eyes, a smokey/cat eye combination, completed with a semi-matte complexion and peachy pink lips and cheeks.

HOW TO GET THE LOOK:

• Complexion: Try SEPHORA MATIFYING COMPACT FOUNDATION to create a flawless canvas. Add a pop of color with a cream blush or powder such as SEPHORA BLUSH ME! MONO in Rose Rebelle 1.

• Eyes: For a smokey look, apply SEPHORA MONO EYESHADOW in Must Have 06 all over lid. Line both upper and lower lash lines for a cat eye effect. Finish by applying false lashes like SEPHORA FLIRT IT LASH DUO to add extra drama.

• Lips: To get the ultimate peachy, coral pout, start with a lip liner, then fill in with SEPHORA LIP ATTITUDE CHIC in Elegant Pink 05, a creamy pink lipstick. Top it off with SEPHORA PURE LIPGLOSS in Peachy Pink.

Visit http://sephora.com/ to pick up all your runway beauty essentials.