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Do It Fast: Your Makeup

BellaSugar — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:00:27 PDT

Summer means that a lot of us are a little more lax with our beauty routines. A touch of sunscreen, perhaps some lip gloss and blush, and you're out the door. So if your energy is focused on enjoying the warm weather instead of fussing around with your makeup, here are six fast and easy ideas for putting on a flattering face in a flash.

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Bruce Grayson Gives Us an Oscars Sneak Peek

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:13 PST

Bruce Grayson is a busy man. As head makeup artist for the Oscars, he's currently putting the finishing touches on everything to guarantee a smooth and beautiful show this Sunday. He's dishing on everything from how he handles teary post-acceptance puffy eyes to what makeup shades the stars will be wearing. So to get a sneak peek at what you can expect Sunday night, just keep reading.

Bruce Grayson Spills on Oscar-Perfect Skin

BellaSugar — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:57 PST

Bruce Grayson is the man who makes Oscars makeup happen. As the show's head makeup artist, he knows every trick in the book to get your favorite celebrities' skin glowing before they hit the red carpet. He's revealed the secrets on what celebrities really do to get skin that amazing, and what makeup he uses to get the most famous leading ladies looking gorgeous. To see Bruce's tips so you can get super skin before your next big event, just keep reading.

How-To: The Six-Minute Face From Bruce Grayson

BellaSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:00:59 PDT

"I've done full makeup in less than six minutes," Bruce Grayson said when I interviewed the head of the Emmys makeup department. While many among us are used to doing our makeup in under six minutes - sometimes in a car mirror with screaming children - I thought you might like to know how a pro accomplishes such a thing. After all, unless you've got the paparazzi in the car behind you, your rush job isn't getting splashed across weekly tabs like Bruce's.

For a minute-by-minute plan based on his ideas,

Makeup Artist Bruce Grayson Gives Us an Emmys Preview

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:07:11 PDT

As head of the makeup department for the Primetime Emmy Awards and Academy Awards telecasts, Bruce Grayson knows a thing or two about covering breakouts, adhering eyelashes, and keeping lipstick off teeth. "TV makeup is different because they are getting you from all angles and you are at the mercy of the lighting, as opposed to a still photo shoot where you control all that," he says. "[For television] they aren't lighting for you, they're lighting for the show."

Not only will he be working his magic on some of his celeb clients, who include Katie Holmes and Hayden Panettiere, Grayson oversees the team that takes care of the casts of the production numbers, the trophy girls, and some presenters. I got the chance to talk to him in the midst of his preparation for Sunday's show.

What do you think we'll see at this year's Emmys?
I think you’re going to see a lot of skin showing because it's September. I think sheerer lipsticks are taking the lead ahead of glosses; on HD, glosses can look too glossy. I think you’re going to see a lot of bronzers, a lot of false eyelashes, and really defined brows.

For the full interview,

read more. What is the key to good television makeup? Less is more. I use a lot of tinted moisturizer, like Olay Definity Color Recapture, which blends into the skin really well and has a glow to it. Glow is like the third dimension for TV. You can create that with highlights and shadow, but a little glow works best with HDTV. Shimmer can be tricky though, right? Shimmer in the wrong place can bring out wrinkles. You have to be careful placing a shimmer shadow. If you want to do a really good shimmer eye with real accuracy and you're worried about wrinkles, it's best to use a bone shimmer eye shadow on the lid. Don’t carry it too far on the browbone, where it can get caught in the smile creases around the eye. Stick with a powder - those shimmer sticks are almost like cream sticks. They are going to grab skin, grab lines, and be a little more textured than the powder ones. If you use them, use a brush to apply. What are the other secrets to red carpet makeup? Primer underneath makeup. You know how you have that one area of your face where makeup doesn’t want to adhere? Use it there, on the problematic areas. It will adhere to the makeup and give it more lasting power. You can’t control light on the red carpet, you are stuck with whatever and however you’re going to pose and how they got the shot. You want to be simple with eyeshadow, no complicated smoky eyes, simplistic things. What do you do to touch someone up on the fly? You have to be good at makeup, it’s all in being pro. You get one chance, and live TV can be the most terrifying of all media! Brow gel, lips - you want to do that checklist. If I travel with a celebrity, I take a look at them and say, "Smile at me, left, right, OK, stop. That’s where you need to powder, that’s where you need to touch up." I like Clean & Clear blotting papers and the ones made by MAC. I usually wrap them around a powder puff or a sponge. That will blot excess shine but leave a glow. Do celebrities carry their own makeup in their purses on the red carpet? Blotting papers, translucent powder, lip gloss, and lip liner. My team is on hand and watching for touch-ups. You can’t carry much in a cocktail bag!

Get Red-Carpet Ready With Makeup Tips From Olay Celebrity Makeup Artist Bruce Grayson

Sponsor — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:00:00 PST

Whether you're walking the red carpet or watching the awards show from the comfort of home, we all want to look like a star. Fortunately, Oscars Makeup Department Head Bruce Grayson is here to help! Check out Bruce's tips to achieve your own on-trend, award-worthy look.

What trends should we expect to see this awards season?

Red, tangerine, and nude beige are the hot lipstick shades that will be all over the red carpet this year. To get your own perfect pout, apply the first coat straight from the lipstick tube, then dab a second coat just on the center of the bottom lip. For the eyes, you can expect to see gold in sheer metallics and shimmery textures. One trick I like to do is apply a dash of gold in the inner eyelid to lighten the area next to the bridge of the nose.

What are three essential items for all makeup bags?

To keep you bright-eyed throughout the night, I recommend the new Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush. This clickable brush pen is an on-the-go beauty essential that reduces the appearance of darkness under the eyes - with just a sweep of the brush! Not only does it provide a great base for makeup, the formula fights seven signs of aging - like uneven tone and loss of elasticity - for long-term skin benefits.

A red lipstick or gloss. Even if you are in a hurry, taking a few seconds to apply a bold lip color helps give your overall look an extra pop. And you can't go wrong with red - there's a shade out there for every skin tone.

A sweep of blush over your cheeks is the best way to wake up dull, tired skin especially during cold winter months. A cream blush is a beauty must have as it gives a sheer, natural healthy glow, while contouring your face.

What is the best way to prepare your skin for a big event?

Stick to your usual skincare routine - cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing - before your big event. You don't want to try anything new or drastic that your skin may react poorly to.

Get Red Carpet Ready With New Olay Total Effects!

Sponsor — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:00:00 PST

Whether you're a movie star or a movie buff, not much is worse than having tired eyes and dark circles under your eyes. Fortunately, Oscars Makeup Department Head Bruce Grayson is here to help with the new Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush to fight a case of the tired eyes for your next photo-worthy event! Here are two of our favorite tips.

When you're in a pinch and need an instant pick-me-up, Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush conceals dark circles, instantly reduces the look of wrinkles, and evens skin tone for a brighter, instantly lifted look. (Who knew being photogenic was so easy?!)

It isn't just for the eyes either - this all-around brightener is great for covering up spot blemishes, highlighting brow and cheek bones, and contouring the lips for a fuller, more defined pout.

Check out the above video for more tips from Bruce and find out how you can simply prime your skin with Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush, taking you from weary-eyed to bright-eyed - all in the sweep of a brush.

Whose Red Carpet Look Are You Most Looking Forward to Seeing? Vote and Win!

Sponsor — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:00:00 PST

Every girl knows that getting red-carpet ready is no easy feat, but luckily there are a few beauty secrets that exist to help us look our best!

Oscars Makeup Department Head Bruce Grayson advises that when you're walking out the door don't forget to grab the Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush to help combat puffy eyes and dark circles. It's the key beauty essential that keeps you fresh-faced while you're on the go.

So now that we know the stars' trick to looking fab on the carpet . . . who are you most looking forward to seeing? Vote below and automatically be entered to win a new Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush!

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