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Emily Blunt's Makeup Artist Reveals the Secrets Behind Her Flawless Complexion

I just got off the phone with Emily Blunt's makeup artist, Jenn Streicherbecause I had to know the secret behind her completely flawless complexion.  Since I currently have dry skin like Emily, I'm about ready to swipe my vanity and replace my products with everything she uses on her.  Streicher gave me the scoop on prepping for star for the Golden Globes and the miracle products behind her look. "I've been working with Emily for years so it makes it nice and easy," Streicher comments.  "It's always a collaborative effort."  Since Emily's dress was a bit edgy, they decided to go more elegant with the hair and makeup.  The whole look was clean.

Streicher's a big skin person.  The night before a big event she gives Emily a SK II Facial Treatment Mask for added hydration.  "It's great if she's been traveling and really does wonders to rehydrate the skin."

To prep before makeup, she uses Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum underneath Creme de La Mer  and La Mer Eye Concentrate.  The combination is a hydration powerhouse. To ensure a flawless application, primer is one of her go-to products and Streicher relies on Hourglass #28 Primer Serum.  "It's great because it has 28 essential oils in it, so again, it's hydrating and and gives off luminosity," she says.

"On the red carpet you don't want to look like you're wearing foundation," Streicher explains.  "I blended out a tinted moisturizer using a wet sponge on Emily to achieve a nice finish."  Using the Beauty Blender, she wet it and then rung it out to press the foundation (Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer) into the skin and blend it out.

 

Exclusive Interview: Daisy Fuentes Talks Mysterio and Beauty Secrets

Last week I attended a launch event for Daisy Fuentes' new perfume, Mysterio.  I'm super picky when it comes to scents because I always want to wear one that defines my personality and most of them give me migraines.  That being said I normally never actually keep the scent gifted at fragrance events. The concept behind Daisy's new perfume with Beauty Bank Inc. captured my attention and needless to say, I loved the way the scent smelled on me!  It's a keeper.  I got to chat with Daisy separately about the scent and her fave beauty finds:

1. What was your inspiration behind the scent?

I wasn't trying to come up with a fragrance.  I wrote a book, "Unforgettable You," and the scent was an outgrowth of the writing so it was very organic.

2. What's different about this scent that separates it from others?

Because we made it with a blend of several musks it smells different on every woman.  The concept is that each woman can embrace her own individuality.

3. What's your bed time skin care regimen like?

Pretty normal, but it's one of my favorite things to do at the end of the day.  It really helps me to destress and unwind all over.  It's not just about cleansing my face and removing my makeup.  It's about escaping the day, cleansing my mind and winding down.

4. What are your favorite products?

I love Palmers Coconut Oil.  I even use Palmers moisturizers as under eye moisturizer.  It's so rich.  I don't think a product needs to claim that it's for the eye area to show good results.  I also like Aquaphor moisturizer for my lips and of course, anything La Mer.

5. What's your guiltiest pleasure?

Having freedom.  As I got older I realized I don't have to be busy all the time.