Paula Dorf: Confirming Why We Love Makeup
Two BeansTalk staffers got to actually meet one of our makeup idols, Paula Dorf (that's her in the image left), at the Showtime Emmy Suites. Dorf heads up Paula Dorf Cosmetics, and created a line of professional makeup brushes while working as the key makeup artist for some of music's top performers (including our all-time favorite pop star, Stevie Nicks). Once on set, Dorf realized the heavy foundation was no match for the heavier lights, and walked over to a local art supply store, cut up high quality paint brushes and began to apply foundation to skin with a maestro's hand, began the widely copied technique of using brushes to apply foundation. This lead to the creation of her own collection of professional makeup brushes.
When we left the Paula Dorf make-up area at the suites (our associate editor was getting touched up on her Cyndi Nistal-created brows; more on that later), Dorf was engaged in a major conversation with Judie Nitzin, whose husband Gregory Itzin was was nominated for an Emmy (he plays the president on "24").
The Sephora site (www.sephora.com) says Dorf’s makeup is the best of the best in terms of the makeup, but no makeup look.
Paula Dorf’s Tricks of the Trade
1. Paula Dorf Eye Primer $24
Dab this cream neutralizer onto lids prior to applying shadow to help color stay true and last all day.
Turn any eyeshadow into liquid eyeliner with a drop or two of this wonder fluid.
This peach-toned pencil brightens the lower rim of the eyes, making them appear wide open. Also, try it above your lip line for the prettiest pout.
Say goodbye to tired eyes. This feather-light cream diffuses light for an instant pick-me-up, and a relaxed and refreshed look.
This lash conditioner thickens every last lash for a full, lush look. Apply a few swipes before applying mascara to help plump thin, sparse lashes.
Prime your lips with this emollient perfector that plumps the lips and stops feathering.
Now you see it ' now you don't. This instant clean up stick magically sweeps away makeup mishaps in seconds.
We’ve certainly written enough on BeansTalk about our favorite lipsticks, but Dorf’s is definitely a contender. We love the lip color