High-end Lipstick Dupes For The Bargain Hunter

Bright Ideas, Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - November 5, 2014

Hi dolls!

We’ve gotten a few requests to do lipstick dupes for higher end lipsticks for MAC which is an extremely popular makeup brand.

If you’re looking to spend under $1800 and get the look over a much hyped about MAC lipstick colour, then this is our little secret (Shhh) 🙂

When ‘Heroine’ by MAC came out there was a frenzy, almost a riot. It was limited edition and disappeared quickly off the shelves, only to be made a permanent colour a year afterwards. If your local MAC store has sold out or you want the colour without the cost, you can get Milani’s ‘Violent Volt’. A few coats of it, and you’re good to go!

Moving on to the pinks. Candy Yum Yum is quite possibly the only permanent colour that has been consistently sold out and raved about, years after it’s release. For those who can’t get their paws on it, ‘Rose Hip’ by Milani is a great dupe.

An orange lipstick can look absolutely stunning on all skin types and if you’re decked in all black, THIS is the way to draw attention to your face and seal the look *2 snaps*.

Hello?!?! Can you say twins? Revlon’s ‘Pink Pout’ is an exact dupe for MAC ‘Snob’ and it’s a great light lipstick for an easy night out or just to balance out a bright eye shadow look.

New MAC colour “Instigator” is the new baby of their line. And of course, it’s sold out everywhere. You can get the carbon copy in a cheaper method by picking up Revlon’s ‘Va Va Violet’.

Last but not least we have the triple header, a plum lipstick that wears the Fall Season crown at MAC called ‘Rebel’. ‘Rebel’ is one of those colours you just HAVE TO have and for a few hundred dollars (JMD) less, you can have it in Milani’s ‘Sangria’ or Wet n’ Wild’s ‘Sugar Plum Fairy.

You can contact your nearest Fontana Pharmacy branch to check if any of these or other shades are in stock. Feel free to let us know of other dupes! 🙂

Xoxo

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Loni Jones: Super Mom and Professional Makeup Artist

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - October 8, 2014

In every industry there are persons who have climbed to the peak. The greats. The persons you look up to and say “I want to be like her.” When it comes to Makeup Artistry in Jamaica, Loni Jones is one of those greats who you’d love to be an understudy for, just to learn how she creates her masterpieces with the manipulation of brush, cream and powder.

Once you’ve spent time around Loni you really can’t help but love her. She’s driven, always open to new places and experiences and her aura kinda just pulls you in. Plus, look at that smile! Now the mother of the most adorable twin boys Lao and Leno, Loni is proving that there’s no slowing down for her. I got the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her life at home and behind the brushes and just couldn’t pass it up.

Q: How did you get into makeup and how long have you been a Makeup Artist?

A: Makeup started out in art school for me. A true makeup artist knows that when it comes to color and light in painting, it applies in makeup as well. The difference is the canvas! I’ve been doing makeup for 10+ years.

Q: What is your personal go-to makeup look?

A: Clean and minimal. Mascara, eye liner a bit of under eye concealer, bronzer and a nude lip.

Q: What do you find is a good drugstore dupe for a high end items that you love?

A: Maybelline mascaras! No other mascara is as popular as this compared to a Lancôme or Givenchy.

Q: What is your favourite makeup trick?

A: Hmmm.. Not sure I have one!

Q : Which (locally sold) brand of foundation do you use the most?

A: Mostly Makeup Forever (MUF) and MAC foundations.

Q: What advice would you give aspiring Makeup Artists?

A: Don’t get caught up in the perks, stay focused!

Q: Congrats on your handsome twin boys! What items do you find useful when caring for them?

A: YES! Thank God for iPads and Hooplah Kids and Busy Beavers videos on YouTube!! I actually downloaded a few 30 minute episodes of each and found an app that allows me to play them looped. Such a great tool to distract them. When its bath time, I leave one in his crib watching while I bathe the other.

Q: What were your pregnancy snack cravings?

A: Ha. Banana flavored popsicles! Craving one right now!!!

Q: What aspect of motherhood did you not expect?

A: I stayed informed on the changes my body and mind will go through during and after pregnancy so there’s nothing I didn’t expect in that regard. However!! I didnt expect that once the twins were born, I would feel this unimaginable love and adoration for them. That truly did hit me like a wrecking ball. They really are a blessing!

Q: What advice do you give to young expecting mothers?

A: Get information and read, keep labor and delivery expectations low, relax, drink lots of water, ignore negative comments about pregnancy. Just enjoy the experience and be happy!

Thanks Loni!!

If you want to keep up with Loni you can follow her on IG: @LonztheMUA and her twins have their own IG as well @LaoandLeno.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to comment and share with your friends!

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Ghastly!! Halloween Makeup Ideas

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - October 7, 2014

We’re a few weeks away from All Hallows’ Eve aka Halloween and everyone is thinking of ways to have the best costume ever! It’s no longer enough to make or buy a costume to show off, now it’s all about how to transcend the average Halloween party-goer with out of this world makeup. If you’re looking for ways to outdo your friends this month end, here are a few ideas.

Become one of your favourite X-Men characters, Mystique. The unique red hair and blue skin with trademark scales will make you the standout guest at any Halloween party.

Have an out of this world experience by becoming an alien! This is the epitome of highlighting and contouring.

The jungle is calling your name! Don’t just be any kitty, be the ultimate kitty! Teased hair and leopard prints with a sexy catsuit will catch anyone’s attention.

Rise from the dead with a part human, part zombie Halloween makeup. If you can stomach the faux blood and scar that is.

Hmm…is there something on your face? Someone might have gotten a little thirsty here!

There are so many looks to play with this Halloween, the question is, who do YOU plan to be…or what? *cackles*

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The Rihanna Effect

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - September 1, 2014

Robyn Rihanna Fenty oozes perfection. From her gorgeous greyish-green cat eyes to her well chiseled jawline and those lips…ugh…her lips! Rihanna’s lips were designed by the Gods.

We’ve always seen pics of her on the red carpet, on yachts sailing or just hanging with her best friend Mel and EVERY time we see her, she’s flawless. Now thanks to her makeup artist, Mylah Morales, we now have Rihanna’s secret to that gorgeous face.

Let’s start off with the base. Her go-to moisturizer is the La Mer Moisturizing Gel Cream which retails for a whopping $295USD! When you got it…you got it. If you’re on a budget (like myself) you can opt for the St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer. I swear by it, it is EH-VER-RY-THING.

For concealer, she has two favourites; Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer ($25USD) and The Sensual Skin Enhancer by Kevyn Aucoin ($48USD). My personal favourite is THE most talked about concealer on a budget right now and it’s L.A. Girl PRO Concealer. Ladies, if you haven’t tried this, the rock you live under must be really cozy!

Her radiant glow can be achieved with the use of MAC’s Cream Colour Base in the shade ‘Shell’ ($21USD) and topped off with MAC’s Bronzing Powder ($25USD). Not everyone has MAC money but honey, Milani Baked Bronzers are the holy grail of makeup, i just wanna pass out when i see the glow it gives my skin. Chile!!

What about those perfectly designed lips you ask? Well, her makeup artist also dished that she loves to use the Panoramic Long Wear Lip Liner by Hourglass Cosmetics, in the shade ‘Icon’, because Rihanna IS an ICON honey! If you cant get your hands on that however, then Revlon Colourstay Lip Liner should be your new best friend. Girls…trust me. Go get it.

Now you know exactly what you need to look ~~almost~~ as glam as Rihanna!

Fontana Pharmacy has a wide variety of makeup including MAC, visit your nearest branch so our makeup artist can help you look your best!

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L.A. Girl Lip Glaze Lip Paint

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - July 20, 2014

Have you tried the L.A. Girl Lip Glaze Lip Paint? They’re new at Fontana and they’re a big hit!

If you’re curious about how they look and feel, here’s a great video with swatches!

Enjoy 🙂

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One Minute Smokey Eyes

Makeup - Fontana Make Up Expert - June 23, 2014

Hi Makeup Divas! Today I have a very easy and simple video for you all. This is something great to do when you are in a rush but still want to look polished and put together. It’s very simple and takes hardly anytime at all and you only need a couple of products to still look amazing!

See, a perfect smokey eye in no time at all! You can switch up the colors of the cream shadow you use and make this a different look anytime. And by just adding a crease color and a highlight shade, you can transition this look from office/day to a night out.

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How to Put on Perfect Eye Makeup

Makeup - Fontana Make Up Expert - June 23, 2014

The key to putting on perfect eye makeup lays in a few specific areas. Put on perfect eye makeup with help from a celebrity makeup artist in this free video clip.

You have to take a number of different things into consideration when choosing and applying makeup, like your hair color, your eye color and even the time of year. Get tips on how to apply and choose makeup with help from a celebrity makeup artist in this free video series cz-lekarna.com.

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Do You Apply Eye Shadow or Eyeliner First?

Makeup - Fontana Make Up Expert - June 22, 2014

When it comes to applying eyeliner and eye shadow, you should always apply one before the other. Learn whether you apply eye shadow or eyeliner first with help from an experienced fashion and makeup professional in this free video clip.

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Eyeliner, Mascara and Finishing Tips for Day Wear

Makeup - Fontana Make Up Expert - June 22, 2014

You all know I love to try new makeup products, so I’ve compiled my “Best Of” series stating my favorite makeup products of all time! My top picks are completely unbiased- I simply want to help you spend your money on only the products I know are amazing. Trust me, I have tested, swatched, and worn just about every makeup product out there.

Enough blabbing…. On to the best eyeliners ever!

Check out this expert’s advice on finishing tips for a complete day eye look.

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