high & low makeup tips by Burn It Beauty

Today I welcome Michelle Bergeson of Burn It Beauty to give us her top picks in make-up must haves! Michelle is a professional make-up artist and knows what’s worth the splurge and where to save! Keep reading below to see her latest look and find out what products you need to recreate the look at home.

Tinted Moisturizer:
High end– Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, This isn’t technically labeled a tinted moisturizer but the light/medium coverage is very similar and it gives a beautiful luminious finish. Perfect for normal to dry skin.
Low End– Neutrogena Tinted moisturizer with SPF
This is one of my favorite drug store buys. If your skin is feeling dull, this foundation is great little pick me up for the skin. Its light coverage, so if you have some blemishes that need covered, apply then touch up with a concealor. This will still give you a nice glow.

Foundation:
High end– Armani ‘Luminious Silk Foundation.  There are so many reasons why this has become one of my favorite foundations. I don’t like a cakey, heavy makeup look and this gives the perfect amount of coverage while still looking beautiful and natural. The feel of the foundation is what really sold me though! For me, nothing is worse than feeling like I’m wearing a thick mask over my skin, this feels so light and airy and goes on, just as the name says, like silk.
Low(er) end- Makeup Forever HD For something with more coverage that is still build-able this is your match. I use this on the majority of my clients, especially for photo shoots using harsh lighting. It gives a flawless finish while still providing the cover up necessary.

Mascara:
High End- Chanel ‘Le Volume’  A known favorite amongst mascara junkies, this one lengthens, with no clumpage! Every time I wear this one I get compliments, followed by “what mascara do you use?!”
Low End- Loreal ‘Voluminous’ This is the first mascara I ever used, found in my mothers makeup drawer. Its one that I have since bought religiously and has been a favorite mascara in my kit.

Lip sticks:
High End- YSL  Its a hefty price to pay for a lipstick but every time I try these on my lips I have to buy one. I never realized how big of a differentiation between lipsticks there was until trying this one. They go on so smooth and buttery, I have never tried anything better. These lipsticks will be your new best friend if you have dry lips like myself.
Low End- MAC  With the range of beautiful, vibrant colors MAC is a must have in any makeup kit. I can always count on them to fulfill any new make up look or trend I’m trying to achieve.

Makeup from the shoot:
Lipstick– Morange by MAC
Foundation– Makeup Forever HD
Bronzer– MAC ‘Matte Bronzing Powder’
Blush- Chanel ‘Affinite’
Mascara- Bobbi Brown

XXO 

Lisa & Michelle