Blush Winner Nolan Robert
One of ten competitors chosen from thousands across the country, Hawaiian native, Nolan “Makaawaawa” Robert was the top winner of Lifetime’s new reality competition series, “Blush: The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist.” Nolan took home $100,000, inked a deal with Max Factor and will be the featured make-up artist for the cover of an upcoming InStyle magazine photo shoot. But Nolan is no stranger to Hollywood, having created ‘looks’ for Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Liv Tyler, Carmen Electra, and America’s Next Top Model winners Yoanna House, Eva Pigford, and Jaslene Gonzales, to name a few. And now, Nolan is ready to share his tricks of the trade.
Beauty on a Budget – Go From ‘Frump To Fab’ in Minutes!
“In this economy, everyone is watching their dollars but it really doesn’t cost a lot to be gorgeous and it doesn’t take a lot of time!” says Nolan. “I use a lot of Max Factor products which are high quality and not very expensive.”
For under $50, you can go from ‘frump to fab’ in 10 minutes and Nolan Robert will tell you how. “Use a tinted moisturizer and sheer pressed powder for the face; a neutral colored eyeshadow duo, mascara and a soft powder eyeliner for the eyes; lip stain or gloss for the lips; finish your face with a dust of bronzer (optional) and off you go! You are looking gorgeous in less than 10 minutes — on a budget!”
The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist Winner Nolan Robert's Techniques
Nolan Shares His Beauty Tips!
LA’s the Place: What is the biggest mistake women make when applying makeup?
Nolan Robert: Every woman should feel confident and look their best every day and a really big mistake women make is when they apply make-up in the car! That’s a big mistake for many reasons! Remember: less is more so pick your best feature i.e. lips, eyes, etc., and apply your boldest color there. Make that your focal point because 20 coats of mascara is not pretty.
LATP: What products do you recommend for a quick evening look?
NR: Always use a good lash plumper to create voluptuous lashes and add a bold color on your eyes or lips. Find eye shadows that compliment your eye color i.e. green eyes really ‘pop’ when you use an orange or red hue. Brown eyes ‘pop’ with a blue or green hue. These colors don’t have to be true to shade but the must have an undertone of those colors. Lips need a bold color that is powerful yet feminine. Shades like a bright pink or a bright red are perfect for the evening. A great blush color is a plus as well.
LATP: How does daytime make-up differ from evening make-up?
NR: The difference between day and evening make-up is up to one’s own personality and style. We tend to wear less makeup during the day because, in the sunlight, makeup can look heavy and the colors can seem a bit dramatic. The evening allows you to play up your style by adding bolder shades and more coverage to your look without feeling that everyone is staring at you or that you are on your way to a Halloween party!
LATP: Can you go from daytime make-up to evening make-up in less than 10 minutes?
NR: Absolutely! Apply a bold color to your eyes or lips, a dark eyeliner or lip liner, a blush color and MORE mascara – but be careful with the mascara! This transition is very easy and very fast.
LATP: Do men wear make-up?
LATP: What products do you recommend for men?
NR: Look for products that work for your particular skin-type. Cream concealers are best for men and a loose, translucent powder is recommended to set. Clear mascara is a great product for men to enhance their lashes but not over do them. A powder shadow in brown also makes a great eyeliner and, if you apply the shadow to the lash line, your eyes will pop!”
For more ‘insider’ tips, check out Nolan at: www.xnolanrobertx.com or visit Nolan at www.myspace.com/nolanrobert
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nice article on Nolan, i am trying to find out about the photo credit for the photo of nolan with headphones. do you know who took this and if i may use it for an article that i am writing about him? any help that you can provide would be much appreciated.