Eve Pearl

Emmy-winning makeup artist Eve Pearl has created an instructional and informational book and follow-up DVD called Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery: The Miracle of Make-Up Techniques ($30). She believes that many women who consider plastic surgery could benefit from a makeup tutorial instead.

Last night I watched the 70-minute DVD, and I learned quite a bit. The DVD is broken into six chapters (face, eyes, nose, lips, body, and brushes) and it features several "real women" models. By far the most amazing transformative technique I learned was how to take out the bump in your nose by drawing a straight line with dark foundation on either side of it, blending, and then setting everything with powder. Among many (many) other tips and tricks, she also shows you how to cover up dark circles and make your lipstick last longer.

I walked away learning what brushes to use for what makeup product I was using in conjunction with blending everything to a flawless finish. At the end of each segment she breaks down what tools you need, how to create the look she demonstrated, and she offers even more tips to optimize the result. I also think it's cute how the voice-over calls everything "The Pearl Effect." I highly recommend this to anyone who struggles with technique — you don't have to be interested in plastic surgery to benefit from the DVD.

Eve Pearl had a career in business until her makeup artist mother became short-handed on the set of a Broadway show and begged her to help fill in. The first time she ever applied makeup to anyone other than herself was to Al Pacino! Ever since, Eve's been hooked on makeup and almost 20 years later she is the proud recipient of five Emmy Awards for TV makeup.

For the past three years, Eve has also been developing her own line of hand-mixed cosmetics which are available online, and will be making an official launch soon.

The line began with concealer and foundation and now she has lip glosses a universally flattering six-shade eye shadow palette, blush, eye treatments, primer, false eyelashes, powders, makeup brushes and mattifying gels. I have been lucky enough to test almost everything in the collection and the products can completely transform your look. The cream products are especially incredible because they effortlessly blend right into your skin.

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To read about her famous salmon concealer, read more

Over the weekend, I attended the 2008 International Makeup Artist Trade Show, an event that showcases products, educators, and speakers who are involved in the makeup and skin-care world for television and film. It's also a place where makeup artists can purchase products and tools at a discount.

I didn't know what to expect from the show, but seeing a naked man wearing nothing but a flesh-colored thong and body paint was certainly a shock. I was also surprised to see so many zombies and ghouls walking around in broad daylight — I guess I just never really thought about special-effects makeup as part of the cosmetics genre.

Some of the brands in attendance were MAC Pro (a division of MAC for makeup professionals), Dermalogica, Fuse FX, Dead Sea Premiere, and several air-brush companies. I also checked out offerings from Eve Pearl, a five-time Emmy-winning TV makeup artist who is about to launch her own line of products. Another new discovery was Hakuhodo, a manufacturer of high-quality cosmetic brushes (they make MAC brushes).

Throughout the week I'll be sharing all the insights about new collections, techniques, products, brands, and even an interview from one of MAC Pro's top artists with you. But for now, check out photos from the event below including painted bodies and skin effects!

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Eve Pearl Magic Salmon Concealer, $40, contains two concealers and one peachy colored blush! It's light and oil free so it won't clog your pores, it is silicone based so it glides on smooth and it contains Vitamin E and antioxidants to nourish your skin. It is also formulated to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and is available in travel and standard sizes. Here's how to use it:

• Use the lightest shade as a highlighter and a primer on your eyelid.
• Use the medium color as an under-eye concealer and to cover imperfections. This is Eve's most famous shade!
• Use the darkest color as a cream blush, a lipstick or as a shadow!