Sandra‘s Closet

Sure, anyone can make her face look perfect in any photo (Thanks, Instagram filters!), but the same can’t be said for in real life. Exception: TEMPTU‘s innovative Air Glowing Complexion Kit makes creating an airbrushed, flawless look at home a breeze, thanks to its amazing technique that shortcuts you to Photoshop-esque perfection.

Suitable for all skin types, its easy-to-use dual voltage system quickly delivers sheer, buildable coverage that’s natural-looking and virtually weightless. It has three speeds that allow you to customize the level of coverage, focus on specific areas and erase blemishes. You can achieve pro results in less time than it takes to apply traditional makeup. The portable device has a globally-compliant micro-USB port and rechargeable battery that lasts up to three weeks.

Find the right foundation shade here.

Airpod Makeup is dermatologist recommended, oil free, and hypoallergenic.
– The oil-free Champagne highlighter will brighten your complexion
– Create or enhance a sun-kissed glow with the Warm Glow bronzer

Something else that I find absolutely an amazing idea is TEMPTU‘s haircare system that temporarily colors roots in between salon visits. I don’t color my hair so I didn’t try it but I remember my days as a blonde and those horrible times in between when the outgrowing roots really got on my nerves.

As I am convinced about the innovative technology for the make-up appliance, I am pretty sure it will also work for the hair. This non-greasy, vitamin-enriched formula uses the brand’s airpod™ airbrushing technology to seamlessly tint your tresses and is transfer and water-resistant for up to 24 hours. It’s weightless texture won’t leave a stiff or sticky residue so your hair will feel soft and touchable.

Just choose the right Airbrush 24-Hour Root Touch Up & Hair Color as they are compatible with the portable device that you are using for your make-up. You can also use it for your eyebrows.

Have a lovely weekend!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Temptu

Dramatic brows without the drama! Brow Sculpt elegantly adheres to your brow hairs shaping and gently filling in with matte colour. Its angled tip lets you size and shape your brows anyway you choose: use the flat edge for a natural diffused look or the pointed tip for a precise HD effect. Set your look with the built-in grooming brush. Naturally sculpted brows are just a sweep away.

BROW SCULPT
Omega light ash blonde
Cork warm blonde
Fling taupe blonde
Taupe light taupe
Brun taupe brown
Lingering medium brown
Spiked deep brunette
Stud deepest black brunette
CHF 28.00

BIG BROW PENCIL
Fling blonde
Lingering mid-tone warm brown
Coquette mid-tone neutral brown
Cork redhead
Spiked rich brunette
CHF 28.00

BROW DUO
Blonde omega/soba
Redhead espresso/cork
Brunette brun/coquette
CHF 39.00

Available from September 2016 at all MAC counters, MAC stores and online.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Supermodel Cara Delevingne is undoubtedly taking over the world, just named one of the industry’s highest-paid models by Forbes. Her face can be seen in multiple ads, she has walked a gazillion of runway shows, Mulberry named a bag collection after her and the blonde beauty is one of the “Instagirls” on the cover of American Vogue’s famous September issue.

Her latest coup, as the face of Tom Ford Black Orchid fragrance, has landed her in a pool of orchids photographed by Mario Sorrenti. Aren’t her eyebrows just divine?!

LoL, Sandra

Vogue US Cover September 2014 shot by Mario Testino

Chanel F/W 2014 Ad Campaign photographed by Karl Lagerfeld

While beeing in Los Angeles, I met with the Queen of the Eyebrows, Anastasia Soare, herself.  Being widely referred to as the Beauty Innovator and The Definitive Brow and Eye Expert, the charming lady of Romanian origin developed over the years her own Golden Ratio technique to shape eyebrows and to enhance the overall eye area. Today, she is the CEO of a beauty empire, including two full service beauty salons and exclusive brow, skincare and colour products that are sold at select Nordstrom, Sephora and International locations.

Her success has no end. While I was with Anastasia, Kim Kardashian texted her and David Beckham was scheduled later. Celebrities like Oprah, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Sharon Stone, line up to get their eyebrows done by her.
So you can imagine how happy I was when she did mine. She told me that I was tweezing too much and that my shape is the so-called high-arch. After explaining her technique to me and giving me the gorgeous brow kit, I can perfectly do it by myself now. I have been receiving so many compliments since then. The right shape of the eyebrow makes such a big difference to the whole face. It can even make you look so much younger.
Above you will find the most important steps.

I truly recommend her products to you. The brow kit makes the shaping so much easier.

The stencils are included in the kit to find the best eyebrow shape for you.

In case that you are in the L.A. area, here are some insider tips. Try to book a long time in advance. Her technicians are also doing a great job. You will lay flat during the treatment, it is very relaxing, not painful at all.

If you are dreaming of seeing Anastasia herself, she takes walk-ins from 9-10am. On Tuesday, she is in her Brentwood store (11933 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025) and from Wednesday to Saturdays, she works in her famous Beverly Hills location on 438 North Bedford Drive. But please call the store first, as she is travelling a lot.
The beauty salons offer full service from eyebrows to hair styling to make-up and waxing. See the price list for the complete services.

The walls of her store are plastered with thank you notes of celebrities.

Anastasia with me.

Thank you, Anastasia, for giving my brows the perfect arch! I am loving them!

LoL, Sandra