Steal Alicia Keys' BET Awards Look

Sarah Conley — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:52:39 EDT

Alicia’s beautiful coral pout was created using BeingTRUE Satin Lip Shine in Luscious, a dazzling coral. Created to coat with a glistening satin finish for color and depth, this Lip Shines contains an infusion of peppermint oil, caffeine and exotic antioxidants to accentuate the natural fullness of lips and hydrate while helping to decrease fine lines

Ashunta prepped Alicia’s skin with Laura Mercier Mineral Primer, a superfine, lightweight and translucent powder that primes the skin prior to foundation application for an even, mistake-proof surface

At the 2009 BET Awards, celebrity makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff, created a Moroccan inspired look for Alicia Keys based on her recent trip for the Mawaline Festival. Ashunta gave Alicia flawless skin and coral lips reminiscent of a Moroccan Paradise.

BeingTrue Satin Lip Shine in Luscious -
$22

Laura Mercier Mineral Primer $30 - Sephora

Quick Hits: Laura Mercier's Creme Eye Color

Sarah Conley — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:58:40 EDT

Laura Mercier Satinée Créme Eye Colour

$22.00 by Laura Mercier at Nordstrom

For years I have been using cream eyeshadows as a base for my daily look. I've used everything from MAC Paint Pots to Revlon Cream Shadows. The texture across the board varies, and it really does depend upon the brand and your personal preference what works best for you.

Before testing these shadows in Ecru Silk and Pink Chiffon, I didn't have much experience with Laura Mercier products. I know the brand has a great reputation, and is a great go-to for luxurious basics, but I'm not the type of girl that goes around buying basics. I guess you can say I'd rather purchase Electric Eel than a neutral highlighter.

As you squeeze the shadow out of the tiny hole in the tube, you almost think the product is thick and dried out; it stays together so nicely. The instant you sweep it off the flat top of the cap and onto your eyelid, the product melts into a smooth, silk-like texture that glides onto your skin. It applies and dries down very thin, with sheer-to-normal coverage. The color is easily built and the product doesn't look cakey on the lid.

To be honest, I'm quite impressed with these shadows. They are great for women of all types and might even soothe the most jaded of makeup users like me ;).

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Steal Alicia Keys' BET Awards Look

Quick Hits: Laura Mercier's Creme Eye Color