Julie Hewett has created a stellar line of cosmetics straight from the heart, with passion, as a labor of love for her craft.
She is one of the foremost beauty makeup artists actively working in Hollywood today, and is also a member of the exclusive Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, of which there are only 150 members internationally in the Hair and Makeup Category. This honor is bestowed to those having demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in the art of Motion Pictures.
An idea born of necessity on the set of Pearl Harbor, Julie needed to create her own line of long-lasting technicolor reds. The Noir Collection was the answer to the call for good, old-fashioned red lipstick made with today's updated, more natural ingredients.
I personally love skin and eyelid primers.Why?Because I have less than perfect skin.I'm oily, and unless I wear an oil absorbing primer, my face looks like
an oil slick before noon.And forget
about my makeup lasting all day; before I wore eye and face primers I had to
come home to wash my face and start over completely with my makeup to go out at night.Who wants to schedule their
social life around their makeup?Not me!
I like to put my makeup on once and then just touch up
before I go out in the evening.I never
could do that until I started wearing primers.
Primers aren't just for gals with oily skin.Women with very dry skin will notice that
their foundation doesn't grab and look cakey.Gals with more normal skin tell me that their foundation lasts
throughout the day and into the evening. Primers create a smoother surface for foundation, so your makeup looks flawless.
If you use eyelid primer, your shadows look fresh all day.
Remember:a little
dab will do you, so these tubes should last awhile.Apply AFTER moisturizer and BEFORE foundation.
In the J McKay line
we have four primers -
Retexturizing Face Primer SPF 20:
The light-as-a-feather primer reflects light to diminish the
visibility of fine lines smoothes your skin and gives it a radiant glow.Your foundation will last longer and you have
a 20 SPF.This is appropriate for dry,
normal and combination skins.Colorless
and helps even out skin tone.
Price:$32.00
Pore Perfecting Face Primer:
Oil free and hydrating, this primer can do double duty as a
light moisturizer for oily skins during the humid months.Ideal for normal to combination skin.This primer truly reduces the appearance of
pores and fine lines.Controls shine and
contains salicylic acid to help keep pores clear.Silica gives complexion a smooth as silk
surface for even foundation application.This is also great for men post shave.Salicylic acid, shea butter, vitamin E and silica.May be worn over foundation to absorb oil
later in day.
Price:$32.00
Ulti-matte Oil absorbing primer:
Absorbs oil on contact! May be used under or over makeup. Texas humidity doesn't stand a chance against this first line of defense against oil. Makeup stays fresh for hours.
Price: $32.00
Retexture Creme Face Primer: Instantly improve your skin texture! For normal to even the driest skins. Does your dry skin grab your foundation? Does your foundation look cakey no matter how much you blend it out? This is the primer for you. With sodium hyaluronate to keep your skin hydrated, Retexture Creme is your secret to glowing, dewy skin. Apply to your hands to improve their appearance too. Menopausal skin loves this primer that works like a serum!
Price: $42.00
Blinc Phase 1 eyelid primer: Frustrated with your constantly creasing eyeshadow? You need this primer! A small dot on each eyelid blended all over lid and crease keeps shadows in place all day. I carry this in our studio because I use it and love it myself.