3 steps to a fresh summer face

I watch a lot of Lisa Eldridge's makeup videos - she makes trying new techniques fun and accessible. In this short video, she taught me a new trick: use one product for lips, cheeks and eyes. The lip/cheek combo was a part of my repertoire but adding the eye in the same shade really does give a fresh look. Taking her cue, I've been experimenting with a variety of pink tones.



At a Night for Green Beauty in LA, I met the very nice Christy Coleman, a celebrated makeup artist and head of creative design for Beautycounter. I asked her for help choosing a lip color from their new makeup line. Recently I have bought some beautiful lip colors that I never wear - a very bright lip appeals to me in the store but I shy away from actually wearing them. I told her this and she recommended the Beautycounter Lip Sheer in Rose, a pretty but subtle pink. The color actually has a blue undertone, which Christy said will help my blue eyes stand out. Sold!

Brooklyn-based makeup artist and natural products expert Jessa Blades visited San Francisco for a beauty event, and as always, had some great tips for swapping into non-toxic skincare and makeup products. When I asked for a new lip color recommendation, she also chose a pink for me - RMS Lip Shine in Sublime, which looks very bright in the jar but has the right amount of pretty pop without too much drama. 

To keep with the theme of threes, I also really recommend Kjaer Weis cream blush.  Kjaer Weis products are so beautiful. Classic, substantial and glamorous packaging is an added treat since the products are fantastic. From lips to cheeks to foundation, the creamy textures have a very appealing consistency made for easy application and hours of staying power. I have fallen hard for this line. The Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Lovely is perfect for the three-in-one look shown in the video.