There is nothing that I love more than sitting down to have a makeup artist transform my look. Makeup artistry can be anything from a subtle highlight to a total transformation, and everything in between. I recently met Jonny Polizzi...makeup artist, huge talent, and generally a super nice person.
Jonny works with brides, celebrities (Hillary Duff and Michelle Pfeiffer!!!) and huge designers during fashion week (DVF!!!). What I love about Jonny is that he uses the looks from runways to inspire his work and keep his clients looking fresh and current. I had the opportunity to sit down with him recently and pick his brain....Such great tips! I may have to make a Sephora run soon.....
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Danielle Aspromatis: What is your most favorite product out there right now?
Jonny Polizzi: I have assisted a couple of mainstream artists and I always get the best inspiration from their kits. YSL's Touche Et Clat was always my #1 product, however Givenchy has really blown YSL away with their highlighter called "Mr. Light." It's creamy and has the perfect amount of iridescence to brighten up any face!
DA: To false eyelash or not to false eyelash?
JP: ALWAYS FALSE LASH! I have to say with the growth of technology, false lashes have come a long way! They come in hundred's of shapes and sizes as well as colors. I love falsies that are super sparse and just a couple of long hairs. These look the most natural and just fill in the gaps.
DA: Any tips of covering blemishes, dark spots or other discolorations?
JP: Blemishes should always be covered with a creamier thicker product. Anything that has a little more viscosity will stick better to the area. Always keep your concealer just on the blemish and use a smaller brush.
DA: Best drugstore cheap but fabulous pick up?
JP: This has always been a tough one for me. I rarely use drugstore makeup but if I had to pick one product I would say Maybelline Great Lash. I remember seeing it in my Mother's medicine cabinet when I was probably 4 years old and being fascinated by it. If a product has stayed in a line for over 20 years, it HAS to be great.
DA: Hottest color palette for eyes this season? lips?
JP: I hate being a cliche and saying bronzy colors are in this season because every summer bronzy colors are in. What I am seeing on the runways and in a lot of magazines are tons of greens on the eyes. Whether it's an intense liner, a soft mint green stain, or full on shimmer, green has definitely made an impact this season. And it's totally wearable. For the lips, orange-reds are hot, hot, hot! I love a gorgeous matte and any woman wearing it definitely means business.
DA: Best advice for having your lipstick stay on with minimal touch ups?
JP: This is struggle with being that I work so much with brides! Because a lot of my brides are a little more "fashion forward" I have been doing tons of red and hot pink lips for the aisle. Best way is to use a matte lipstick. Mattes will always stay on the longest. Line the entire lip with a pencil and color it in, then go on top with your lipstick. To really seal the deal, take a little loose powder and dab it in to soak up any excess moisture. MAC has great lip pencils in their Pro Longwear line, they NEVER come off.
DA: Are those sprays that claim to help keep your makeup in place worth buying? Any favorites?
JP: Oh yes yes yes! Always skeptical of these, I have gone through so many and Urban Decays "All Nighter Spray" is amazing! You can dance all night and your face will not move. It's a must for all my artists to use on their brides as well as myself!
DA: Any other great advice for our readers?
JP: Makeup should be fun! Don't try something new in the morning when you're getting ready for work. Give yourself an evening where you have nothing to do, open up a bottle of red, and practice. Women always try to do that smokey eye right when they are about to go out to a club and don't give themselves enough time to make mistakes and fix them. Foundation should just be used in small areas of the face. Nothing bothers me more than a women with beautiful skin covered up by layers of foundation.
To learn more about Jonny Polizzi, or to book him for your wedding, next big event, or party, visit his website, www.jonnypolizzi.com or his facebook page, Jonny Polizzi Make Up Art.
- Danielle
Photo: Andrew Werner Photography
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