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Today I have a special treat beauty questions answered by a beauty expert, I know you will love it!
Meet Sequoia Leopold
Sequoia is an entrepreneur, which is awesome, go ladies who are small business owners! She owns Flawless Beauty Bar which is currently open in Washington and will soon be expanding across the West Coast.
Here is a little background about Sequoia:
"Born on a commune in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri,
Sequoia was raised and named by my hippie parents, so naturally she grew up to
love all things having to do with artificial beauty. She later married a republican capitalist to
complete the rebellion. Sequoia moved to
Seattle after college and quickly became a member of the Seahawks Cheerleading
Squad, teaching her all the fabulous tricks of looking your very best. She finally found her true home in the beauty
industry; opening Flawless Beauty Bars in 2007, specializing in sunless tanning
and airbrush make-up. Earning a
reputation in the industry for high standards and beautiful work, her advise on
beauty tips and trends is highly respected. Flawless Beauty Bars is her passion
but it comes second to her true love, Beta (i.e. the cutest Pomeranian)! Animals are a huge part of Sequoia’s life
and her chosen philanthropy."
Hello amazing! Seqouia has answered some of my beauty questions today and I am here to share the expert's answers
How do you cover up dark under eye circles? “I actually prefer to brighten and highlight the inner corner
of my eyes and the top of my cheek bones instead of cover the dark
circles. But, when I do use
product, I use MAC Select cover-up and add a little MAC Strobe Cream
mixed in to make sure that it looks dewey and fresh. I like to apply with
a brush but using your fingers warms the product and can help it go on smooth
without the cakey look.
Where should I really be putting on bronzer? “Along the hairline of
the forehead and then across the cheeks and a little on along the
chin. Think a 3 on one side of the face and an E on the other side.
Anywhere the sun would naturally tan you, however it must be used with a very
light touch. Bronzer is different then contouring and should give a 'sun kissed' look not a 'tan' look.”
Is foundation for everyone?Or only
if you have spots to cover up? "I don’t think it depends on the person, I
think it depends on the occasion and situation. Television, photos, and
high definition foundation is for everyone, even the young with perfect
skin. Red carpet events yes probably...dates maybe just a BB
cream...daily office looks maybe a tinted moisturizer or mineral makeup.”
What is the best mascara for length? “I actually like the mascara that makes the little tubes...it kind
of coats the lashes. I have lash extensions so I don’t wear a lot of
mascara.”
What eye makeup colors work best for highlighting green
eyes? “Plums or purples usually bring out green
eyes...however telling people to wear purple
eye shadow can be scary for them and for the outcome. So I usually say
plum tones and then contoured with eggplant or rich browns that will keep the
purples muted. Remember all of these colors should be matte! Shimmer only
belongs on the lid.”
FAVORITE
PRODUCTS
What is one item you can’t live without? “I can’t live without my Kari Gran Lip Balm!”
What is your favorite thing in your beauty bag? “My favorite thing is my MAC Concealer for sure!”
What do you use everyday? “I use my
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer and MAC Strobe Cream every day without fail!”
Lashes, daily glue on’s or extensions? “Extensions for sure! I get my extensions done at Wink Lash
Extensions in Bellevue off Main St. I don’t
know what brand they use, but I like them because my eyes look polished and
striking even without makeup…I’m so vain I want to look pretty even when I
workout or go on my runs…so this is perfect for that;) Plus being blond, I don’t
have dramatic features…everything kind
of blends together…brows, lashes, lip color.
This gives me a little extra something.”
What beauty items do you use on a special occasion? “ I only use my Airbrush Foundation on special occasions.”
What are you longing to add to your cosmetic bag? “A travel size blush and brush.”
Do you have any tips for saving money on your favorite products
without sacrificing quality? “Buy things in Tubes and
then when you are almost out, cut it in half and use a q-tip to remove the
excess product. Cover the exposed ends with Grab and Seal Glad Wrap and it will
last you another full week or more.”
What is your favorite splurge? “Good brushes are my favorite splurge in my beauty bag! They
really make a difference when applying cosmetics.
Do you
have anything in your beauty bag you've used since you were 16?
Sequoia: I don’t have a specific product I have used
since then, but scented hand cream for sure is an absolute must. I use it
constantly and I love smelly lotions!”
BACK TO BASICS!
Favorite Concealer? “MAC Select cover-up.”
Favorite Mascara? “Lash Blast waterproof mascara, by L’Oreal.”
Favorite Blush? “MAC in Dainty.”
Favorite Chapstick? “Burts Bee or Kari Gran Lip
Balm or MAC Lip Conditioner. I keep one of these everywhere, accessible at all
times.”
You can find Seqouia on Facebook, Twitter or her website (Flawless Beauty Bars). Do you have a beauty question? Ask her, she loves answering fan questions!
I personally can't wait for a Flawless Beauty Bar to be open in Portland. If you live by the Washington Flawless Beauty Bar go check her out!
