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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Make-Up Used On Greek & Gossip Girl

TV dramas like Greek and Gossip Girl have become the current teen generation’s Dawson’s Creek. With huge cult followings, the shows have brought instant attention to the stars and their flawless looks. Renowned make-up artist and M.A.C. Master Educator Patty Bunch is responsible for creating all of the fresh-faced makeup looks.

As the former head make-up artist on "Will and Grace," Patty Bunch is currently the head makeup artist for "Greek" and head makeup artist for the new fall FOX comedy "Back to You." With over thirty years in the business, Patty shares her make-up secrets - Genie products. The combination of natural ingredients and modern technology make Genie products achieve smooth and flawless look.

Here’s what Patty uses to get the Greek star looks:

* Genie Instant Line Smoother ($30). Patty first applies this multi-tasking product to prep, moisturize and perfect the skin. It contains a blend of vitamins and botanicals that work to minimize fine lines, shrink pores and prevent makeup fading.

* Genie Line Smoothing Foundation ($40). Patty relies on this long-lasting liquid formula to give the girls flawless complexions. It provides buildable coverage, contains a patented T-One Complex that prevents collagen breakdown, and is made with specially coated pigments and light refractors to give skin a natural radiance.

* Genie Cashmere Powder ($38). Patty applies this triple-milled, ultra-soft powder alone for light coverage or over foundation for a semi-matte finish. As with all of the Genie products, the translucent powder contains the T-One complex, vitamin E, soy protein and aloe Vera to keep skin hydrated and to ensure the makeup lasts.

* Genie Make Me Blush ($20). For a healthy looking flush, Patty swipes on this buildable cream-powder formula made with skin-friendly antioxidants and hydrators. The sheer, creamy texture is impossible to over apply, and the blush contains micronized minerals to add a slight gleam to cheeks.

* Genie TLC Mascara ($20). To achieve eye-catching lashes, Patty uses this mascara, which has color-adjusting pigments that change according to a person’s skin tone and a dual brush applicator. The super-fat top lash brush works to plump and lengthen each lash. The delicate bottom lash brush has hollow fibers to target tiny lashes for brilliant definition.

Patricia Heaton is also a big fan of Genie and Patty Bunch is her exclusive makeup artist. Amber Stevens and Spencer Grammer from the cast of "Greek" are also big fans of the Genie products. And here's how Patty puts the looks together:

* Genie Vibrant Eyes Concealer Pen ($30.00) was worn by Patricia Heaton at the Emmys. Patty applied a light shade of Genie Concealer to lift her creases and cover dark circles around her eyes. She also used a strike of concealer down the nasal bone to add contour to Patricia’s face

* Genie Line Smoothing Foundation ($40) is used on Spencer Grammer in a slightly lighter shade then her skin tone. This gives an angelic look to her devilishly sexy character on “Greek.”

A combination of the Cashmere Powder ($38.00) and the Make Me Blush ($20.00) creates Amber Stevens' natural glow. Using the Genie Kabuki Brush, Patty dips directly into the Cashmere Powder, and then into the Make Me Blush. She rotates the color onto her brush and goes back to the powder for one final coat. Patty then works the powder/blush combination onto the cheek area to achieve a fresh sun-kissed look.

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