3 Beauty Finds from Over Seas that Makeup Artists Can't Live Without

While I don't get to travel abroad as much as I'd like I do have the chance to speak with really talented makeup artists who travel to different countries for photo shoots for a living.  Can you imagine?  What I would give to explore the pharmacies in Paris!  Here are some incredible can't-live-without finds that are always in their kits from abroad. Madina Milano Chic & Shine Stick - Italy

This cream based highlighter from Italy is pearly as opposed to chunky and glittery so it's a must have on set.  It melts into your skin beautifully.  Makeup artists run it down the top of the nose, highlight the tops of cheek bones, under the brows and in the middle of the forehead.  It's fool proof a way to contour the face without using different shades of bronzer, which is something we can all do at home.  I like a cream based highlighter from Lush called Feeling Younger Tint/Highlighter.  It melts into my skin!

Drop Eye - Japan

"These murder your capilaries," says a makeup artists who would like to remain nameless.  It's just Japanese Visine, but in Japan it's different from the Visine in the USA.    "They actually burn when you put them in," he says.  After offering me to try some (I passed being that I was wearing a full face of makeup and didn't want to murder anything or cry), he said the regulations on products are different in Japan.  His use for them?  To drop them in models and celebrities eyes before applying makeup to brighten them.  I trust the USA standards, so I'd recommend sticking with Visine!

Effadiane Cream - Paris

A super thick, wet, shiny body cream used to make models bodies and faces (yes, applied to faces as well) look super hot.  Forget lubing them up in oil on set.  While we may never lube up from head to toe in this stuff, I was dying to find it so I can run down my shins when wearing a mini and I did!  The New London Pharmacy in NYC has it!  Going... now...

Man of the Moment: Justin

Ladies, meet Justin, a 30 year old from LA who's a Co-Owner of SmokeStik (the company that makes electric cigs, gotta love smoking alternatives).  Naturally a Lakers fan, he's quite the athlete himself and enjoys surfing, boxing, running and hiking. Check out what he has to say about his grooming habits and guilty pleasures. What’s in your medicine cabinet?

Cor face soap (I am addicted to it), Neutrogena shaving gel, Neutrogena after shave lotion, Cor eye cream, Visine, and Perry Ellis Night cologne.

What product can’t you live without and why?

Cor face soap is magic for your face.  All of my guy friends are addicted to it.  Your face feels so smooth and clean and I swear I look younger every time I use it.

How would you describe your grooming habits?

I am very need and clean cut.  I don’t like a lot of body hair.  I usually shower twice a day just because I hate feeling dirty.  I usually have scruff on my face but I keep it neat.

Now be honest, how would a woman describe your grooming habits?

I think any women would describe me as an neat freak (or even anal).  Besides my personal grooming I keep my room, car, and kitchen spotless.  My bathroom sink area is the only thing I have difficulty with.

When prepping to go out on a date what are the three things you make sure you do?

Apply Cor face cream, use mouth wash, and a put on some Perry Ellis Night (not too much just enough to smell good).

If you could have one night with any celebrity who would it be and why?  More importantly, what would you do?

Well I love blondes but my go to celebrity has always been Rachel Bilson.  She has great style, a quirky personality, and a cute petite body.  I think she is so cute and would be a very fun date.  Not to mention very sexy!  One of my new favorite date spots is The Malibu Winery off Kanan Cyn in Malibu.  You can bring your own picnic and they have live music on the weekends.  The scenery is out of this world…and wine by the bottle.  There are picnic tables or you can set up your own area on the grass.  I think Rachel and I could have a very romantic time here.  Do I need to say more?!

What’s the first thing you notice about a woman?

I love blondes so usually the hair.  Up close I love beautiful eyes.  I can stare into gorgeous eyes all night and not get tired of it.

What’s your guiltiest pleasure?

Red Wine…it’s the Italian in me.  I love it so much!  I am really trying to cut back…I really am but a great glass of pinot noir makes me love the world.