Tips and Tricks from Troy Jensen, Makeup Master From MSN Style Studio’s Glam Squad

April 25, 2008

Troy Jensen, Makeup Tips and Tricks, Make Up Tips Troy Jensen has worked on many a familiar face, including Amanda Bynes, Catherine Deneuve and Kim Kardashian. He also provides his expert advice on MSN’s Style Studio as a member of the Glam Squad. He has agreed to provide some tips and tricks for Spring and Summer beauty for Raging Rouge readers to enjoy! Read on…

Self tanning tricks: Troy suggests using fine mist tanner, which sprays on smoothly and evenly. Spray on body where tanning is desired and let it dry. Troy also suggests trying spray on makeup as an alternative to using self tanner. Simply choose a shade darker than your skin tone, mist all over your face, and then set with a powder.

Use a pearl highlighter or cream to highlight high cheekbones or create an angular jaw.

Sixties-inspired makeup colors that are all the rage on runways this spring. Choose a sixties-inspired color palette that matches your skin tone. For eyes, he recommends raspberries or purples for darker skin tones. For fair skin, he says sea foam green or periwinkle. Complete your modern sixties-inspired look with a pale, glossy lip color.

Tips for getting a youthful blush: For pale skin, Troy advises sticking to a soft pink or peach. Medium skin tones may choose bronzer and brighter hues. And for those with darker skin, he recommends using bronzer or a terra cotta color.

Enhance your Features. Troy explains how to use makeup to minimize your nose and make your lips look fuller. For the nose, shade across the forehead, bridge of the nose & cheeks with a bronzer or dark powder. For the lips, Troy suggests to line the lips just above the cupid’s box and below the center of the bottom lip. Make sure to blend the liner, and then apply a neutral lip color towards the center of the lips. For extra fullness, highlight the bottom center of the lip.

Want to know more? Do check out MSN’s Style Studio.