MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS ASKS ROBIN...

Body Shimmer Basics

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A shimmery powder or cream will help you look radiant all over. Apply it on the tops of your arms and shoulders, and across your chest and collarbone. (Put on your dress before applying, and protect it with a towel or cloth.) Use a light touch; too much shimmer can emphasize imperfections and make skin appear greasy in photographs. "You want to look luminous, not shiny or sparkly," says New York City makeup artist Robin Schoen. Most shimmer products come in shades ranging from colorless luminescent (for fair skin) to gold (for dark or tanned complexions). Creams are best for dry skin, powders for normal or oily.

From Martha Stewart Weddings,

Read more at Marthastewartweddings.com: Body Shimmer Basics

GLOSS MAKEUP/Check out Robin's quote!

The Grown-Up’s Guide to Glitter
By Didi Gluck

Sparkle through the holidays with well-chosen glitter, gloss, and shimmer makeup.

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Craig Cutler

On Top of a Deeper Gloss
If the thought of sheer gloss alone doesn’t say “dressy” to you, add drama by wearing it over a similarly toned but more opaque shade, suggests Robin Schoen, a New York City makeup artist. Basically, you’re creating an optical illusion (a 3-D–style contrast) that makes your lips look fuller. (A little glitter in that top gloss only enhances the effect.)

To buy: NYC New York Color Rose Lip Gloss in Peony Kiss, $3 at drugstores (pictured near right). Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Coral Reef, $7 at drugstores (pictured far right).

ROBIN FEATURED IN Shape Magazine!!

Solved! The answers to your biggest beauty questions: there's no need to go online, ask your friends, or call your mom. We turned to the pros for help demystifying makeup, skin care, and more!

Shape by Didi Gluck

Q What's the right way to apply eye shadow? I never know how many shades to use.

-KIM, 26, NEW YORK CITY

A The rule of thumb is to find a light and dark version of the same color; use the first as a "wash" all over your lid and the second as an "accent" in your crease. Play it safe with hues that match and enhance your eye color--or be bold and go for tones that contrast with your eyes. Robin Schoen, a New York City makeup artist, suggests applying shadow with a tapered makeup brush, since "bushier bristles can disperse the powder all over your lid." Try the ELF Cosmetics Eye Shadow Brush ($1; eyeslipsface.com).

BEAUTY SECRET WEAPONS

You Can Do What With a Tea Bag?

We thought we knew everything there was to know about these tried-and-true products. But leave it to the experts to discover the hidden potential.

Zit be gone

Preparation H offers relief from the symptoms of you-know-what, but it can also come to the rescue in other emergencies. "I find that a small dab quickly brings down the swelling and redness of pimples." --Robin Schoen, NYC-based makeup artist

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