October Weather Inspiration

I was feeling inspired by the October weather today.

I created a smokey eye using "Hustle" an Urban Decay shadow on my entire lid. Then I smoled out my outer corner using both "Rock" a NYX shadow and "Creep" another shadow from Urban Decay.

I used my" Smashbox" crease brush to smoke out my outer corner, and deposited the shadow on my lid with a full size shadow brush from "Urban Decay".

I highlighted my brows with "Halfbaked" from "Urban Decay" as well using their multi tasker brush.

I contoured my cheeks with "MAC" "Razin" blush and added a little "Hi Glow" bronzer from "Play Kosmetics".

Made my eyes pop even more with "Benefit" "They're Real" mascara

That's my October weather inspiration

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Gentle Exfoliation

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is a great exfoliator gentle enough to use every day.

It helps un clog pores and picks up, dirt or make up left behind.

Fragrance free releases enzymes back into the skin maintaining a healthy glow.

This is a great product to use unless you have a skin condition and are taking prescription drugs per scribed by your Dermatologist.

You can also use this product as a mask pour a dab if the microfoliant in your hand with a few drops of water rub together until its in past form and apply to the face, neck, and decollete and leave on for about 10 mins and rinse with warm water.

Love this gentle exfoliating product

Jazzy Baptiste

Banging Brows

When I sculpt brows through Zinc Oxide wax there are two products that I absolutely love while sculpting.

Damone Roberts is one of my favorite iconic make up artists and his products are amazing. I love his slant angle tweezers which I use while sculpting.

I'm also in love with Benefit's "Brow Zings" eyebrow powder which helps me shape a perfect brow.

Two favorite things I love to use to create banging brows

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Maybelline Fit Me foundation is the newest foundation from Maybelline cosmetics.

I had the oppurtunity to use the ptoduct on a recent shoot. I like the product for the simple fact that its able to pick up your skin pigment and duplicate it. Thats a hard thing to find within a drugstore cosmetic.

The Fit Me pressed powders, concealers and blushes are able to the same thing and are pretty long lasting and the concealers have sufficient coverage as the foundations.

The only downfall I think is that there isn't a wide variety of foundation shades only having a few darker shades.

I still believe in the product and I think you'll be satisfied with what it can do for you.

Supermodel Jessica White graces one of the Maybelline Fit foundations she looks gorgeous.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

There's Hope

Philosophy's award winning moisturizer "Hope In A Jar" is one hot pick when it comes to a daily moisturizer.

The lightweight formula not only helps you retain moisture in your skin it also helps improve the tone and texture of your skin no matter what your skin type or condition is.

This product has been buzzed everywhere and was featured on Oprahs "Favorite Things"

You can purchase this product online at the Philosophy website or any ULTA,Sephora, Macy's, Nordstroms, Dillards.

There's hope for your skin.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

JAKX Photoshoot Lower Greenville Dallas

I linked up with my dear photographer friend JAKX it was another urban jungle inspired shoot









My friend E from cosmetology school was our model she's quite a natural.









Here are some shots from the shoot and a list of some of the products I used.














*Smashbox photofinish foundation in M3









* RAVE lipstick palette









*Urban Decay SuperCurl mascara









*Smashbox blush in Heartbreak









*Smashbox Halo Perfecting bronzer









*Urban Decay Naked palette









*Urban Decay lipliner in Gash









*Benefit Brow Zings eyebrow powder in medium














Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

MUA Gets Inspired By Me

One of my dear fellow make up artist friends Anicia Perry, from Seattle WA recreating one of beauty looks that I do on myself often natural with a pop of color and translated the same look on herself.

This is the first time someone has done this for me and I must say I'm extremely flattered she did an amazing job.

Perry is a freelance MUA with extreme blending names I believe she's well on her way to doing big things.

To check out her work please subscribe to her like page on facebook "Anicias Artistry"

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Hot Red Lips

Hot red lips one of my favorite red lipsticks of the moment is the Divine Goddess lipstick from Napoleon Perdris.

The shade is "Aphrodite" this shade of red I believe will compliment anyone and as you know some red lipsticks cannot perform that duty.

This lipstick picks up the tone in your lips and creates a lovely red lip.

Remember to prime before you use your lipstick so that it can be more long lasting and won't feather throughout the day like Napoleon Perdris says "Not to prime is a crime"

You can purchase this Divine Goddess Lipstick at any ULTA Beauty, Dillards, Macy's, or Sephora.

Loves those red lips!

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

One of my RANDOM Make up looks

One of my random make up looks from the summer.

Here is what I used below:

BLUSH: MAC "Razin"

MASCARA: BENEFIT "Bad Gal"

BRONZER: CARGO "The Big Bronzer"

LIPGLOSS: TOO FACED "Pillow Talk"

EYELINER: SMASHBOX "Midnight Black" (gel liner)

FOUNDATION: COVERGIRL NATURELUXE "Brazilnut"

EYESHADOW: URBAN DECAY "Naked" palette

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Mascara Buzz: Benefit They're Real

I've used a lot of mascaras, but none like Benefit's They're Real mascara I love this product because ii doesn't dry out like most mascaras whether they're drugstore or department store.

The brush its amazing it gives you the volume just like "Bad Gal" mascara from Benefit, but it gives you the length as well and the tip of the mascara wand allows you to feather out your lashes you'll love it saves you more steps when you're on the go.

Love those lashes and they're real!

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Fave Post Shave Products For Men

When it comes to shaving they're two post shave products that I absolutely love.

Dermalogica invigorationg shave gel I love it because its less harsh and it conditions the skin without over drying it out.

After I shave I love using B&C Skin Tights after shave it diminishes the appearance of razor bumps within a few hours a must have.

You can purchase Dermalogica invigorating shave gel at any ULTA Beauty store. To purchase B&C Skin Tights check your local Beauty Supply store or check online.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

"Day Smokey Eye"

I created a day smokey eye with shadows from the Urban Decay "Naked" Palette here are a few steps and the shadows I used so that you can recreate the look.

1. I applied "Greed" primer potion from Urban Decay

2. I applied "Darkhorse" shadow do my entire lid with the Urban Decay "Good Karma" brush you necessarily don't have to use this particular brush,but a full size shadow brush with a little firmness that can really deposit the shadow

3. I applied "Creep" shadow to my outer corner to create the smoke effect. remember not to apply to much dark shadow and blend outward

4. I highlighted my brows by applying "Smog" you can use a large shadow brush to achieve this dab the shadow starting from the iris which begins in front of your brow and blend outward

5. Last I highlighted my inner crease with "Half Baked" I love this because it makes your eyes look brighter. Dab a little in and blend inward.

Your day smokey eye has been created I will follow up with videos soon until then stay fabulous pretty ones!

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Fall Trend Grey Nail Polish

Its fall ladies which means darker nail polishes are more appropriate

I'm currently trying "You Don't Know Jacques" from O.P.I. and I love it and I can assure you will love it too.

Its a matte creamy grey polish and when you add a top coat the color is beautiful. I think it can compliment any skin tone.

Enjoy those grey nails ladies


Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Behind The Scenes Of "Jungle Beauty" Shoot

Here are some shots from the "Jungle Beauty" photo shoot I did here the models got their make up done by me.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Make up with Rocker Angela

Angela is a rocker at heart so I did a make up look for her that best describes her personality here are a list of products and photos of the finished work

* "Dangerous Palette" Urban Decay

* Smashbox foundation in M3

* Cargo bronzer in medium

* Smashbox lipgloss on "Pop"

* Benefit "They're Real" mascara

* "Naked Palette" Urban Decay

* Smashbox blush in "Heart breaker"

* Smashbox waterproof eyeliner in "Midnight Black"

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Brow Sculpting

Here are a few shots of brows that I personally sculpted. I fill the persons brows in with a hard angle brush and fill in the brow with brow powder and sculpt the brow the shape in which I think is most flattering. You can also fill in the brow the natural shape so that the brow can grow in that way if it hasn't already. Then I wax over that outline with Zinc Oxide sensitive wax and tweeze whatever hairs the wax didn't pick up. Last step I sanitize the brow and apply cooling gel. Here are the results below.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Jungle Beauty

I collaborated with Haus of Vicieux and did a photo shoot I was inspired by the prints that the stylists Ashley and Daniel chose the earth tones reflected on the make up corals, pinks, and golds. Brant the photographer captured the models beautifully. Below is a list of products I used and frames from the shoot.

*CoverGirl Queen liquid foundation

*MAC 'Razin" blush

*IMAN "Peace" blush

*IMAN "Allure" duo bronzer blush

*Urban Decay "Naked" palette

*Rave lipstick palette

*Benefit "Bad Gal" mascara

Jazzy Baptiste

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush

Tarte a vegan cosmetic line has debuted gorgeous Amazonian clay blush and I've picked three of my favorite. The Amazonian clay blush has been guaranteed to last 12 hours and can be flattering to any complexion.

"Blushing Bride" a gorgeous flush of color perfect for a bride or a natural great outdoors kind of girl.

"Tipsy" A coral blush that will be more idea for the warmer months gives you a gorgeous glow even without foundation or powder on.

"Amused" A soft pink gives you a little bit of color if you're not big on blush it'll give you enough color to define your face.

Light up your complexion with Tarte Amazonian Clay blush the color is true and it gives you a light shimmer you'll look naturally gorgeous

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Welcome To The Dark Side Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primers

Here are some of the fabulous eye shadow primers from Urban Decay "Beauty with an edge". These eyeshadow primers are amazing they stick to any kind of eyeshadow whether its matte, shimmer, or cream. They've recently changed the packaging of the full sized eye shadow primers now in tube form. Whether you have a dry eyelid or an oily eyelid the shadow locks in place all day.

*Eden

*Greed

*Original

*Sin

All are 24 hour long lasting shadow primer no one wants creased eyeshadow so step to the dark side and try these Urban Decay eyeshadow primers

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

BLUSH ALERT!

Cargo "Mendocino" blush is a summer must gave. Its a gorgeous flush of pink with a light shimmer that gives any women a gorgeous glow for the summer. The "Mendocino" blush is available in "The Mediterranean Collection" which is an awesome deal for $34.00. Comes with a full sized "Better than waterproof" mascara, a travel size teal eyeliner that makes your eyes pop paired with a gold shimmer eye shadow, a travel size sheer 'Morocco" lip gloss, and a duo baked gold and copper baked shadow. This great deal comes in a cute travel size make up bag great for your summer voyages you can just throw it in your beach bag. Light up your face this summer and travel looking beautiful!

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Don't Sweat The Summer

A good way to set your make up this summer is with make up setting sprays and with hydrating mists that sets the make up and closes your pores without the tight feeling. I've found a few that I absolutely love and I know your make up will look flawless and stay on this summer even in the heat. So don't sweat the summer you will look beautiful!

All Nighter Urban Decay- A make up setting spray for normal skin just spray a few inches away from your face

Dew Me Urban Decay- A make up setting spray for combination to dry skin supra a few inches away from your face.

De Slick Urban Decay- A oil control make up setting spray for oily skin it controls the shine.

Ultra Radiance Facial Re-Hydrating Mist Benefit- A hydrating mist that replenishes the skin throughout the day restoring your ph balance can also be used on top of make up.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

My favorite foundations for women of color

Here is a list of my favorite liquid foundations for women of color. Some you can pick up at a department store and some at your local drug store. The skin of women of color is tricky to match,but I think you will enjoy these.

Cover Girl in Natureluxe. I personally use "Brazilnut" and I love the coverage and its at a great price they have four shades that I know can match a woman of color.

CoverGirl Queen. A line completely dedicated to ethnic skin I love this foundation and the more you build the more coverage.

"China Doll" Napoleon Perdris. The coverage is amazing yet it still feels lightweight and it locks in place all day.

Smashbox. Comes in D1 and D2 not that much of a variety,but the coverage of these two foundations are great also available in cream to powder foundation.

Maybeline Fit. One of the newest foundations from Maybeline also in concealers the coverage is sufficient and it picks up undertones pretty well.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Make up with Hair Stylist Jesse

I did a make up consultation with hair stylist Jesse an El Paso native she specializes in cut and color a marvelous young lady. Below is a list of products I used and a finish photo of my work.

*Cargo foundation in the color 40

*Benefit "Coralista" blush

*Smashbox "Softbox" eyeshadow palette

*Benefi "Stay don't stray" eyelid primer and concealer primer

*Napoleon Perdris "Calypso" lipstick

*Pop Beauty mascara

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Benefit Blushes and Bronzers

Benefit cosmetics has the most amazing blushes and bronzers for the summer the gorgeous colors will be awesome for the warmer months.

Hoola- A matte bronzed that's perfect for a natural look and can be used for contouring as well

10- A duo blush and highlighter so you'll have the best of both worlds

Coralista- A lovely coral color that's perfect if you have yellow undertones.

Sugarbomb- A quad of blush with corals and pinks a perfect blend

Stay bronzed and beautiful this summer!

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Prom QUEEN

This year 2011 was the first year I've ever did make up for prom. I've never been so intimidated by 17 or 18 stary eyed young ladies. They where all sweet I just didn't want to ruin anyones prom. They all where so excited and I just fed off of it and channeled it into something beautiful. Below are some snapshots of the girls and a list of the cosmetics lines I used

*Cargo

*Smashbox

*Too Faced

*Benefit

*Elizabeth Arden

*Urban Decay

*Lorac

*Stilla

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Urban Decay "Rollergirl" palette

I played around with the eye shadows from the "Roller Girl" palette with my dear friend Kandace the pigments are amazing. The only think that's not from the palette is the brow highlight I used another Urban Decay shadow 'half baked" here are some shots of it.

The colors in the palette are

*woodstock

*verve

*suspect

*darkhorse

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

MUSE Tre'von Dawson

Working again with Brooklyn Native, Trevon Dawson before he goes on set for a photoshoot. This music lover is making his way into the modeling industry as well. Below is a list of products I used as well as some frames from the shoot.

*Smashbox D2 foundation

*MAC NW 45 concealer

*Smashbox countouring kit

*Benefit "Hoola" matte bronzer

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo