About Me
A friend once told me she was having a bad day and that she was headed to 16 Handles to get her cure for the blues: a fro yo with chocolate sprinkles. I told her that my favorite pick-me-up is a trip to Sephora to grab a new lipstick…no calories and I get to use it again and again! My truth is simple. I fell in love with makeup at a very young age and I truly believe that beauty products have the power to make us feel better. It’s not only about the change in appearance that comes with a sweep of blush or a smoky eye. It’s about the boost in confidence and the mental realization that you can look however you want to look, be whoever you want to be. I feel strongly that using beauty products can be so empowering and I want to share that with you.
After a childhood spent poring over the glossy pages of fashion magazines and hanging out at department store makeup counters, I spent years in the beauty industry. Working at the corporate office of NARS Cosmetics in Soho, I learned from some of the top makeup artists in the world. I had access to the holy grail of beauty secrets and techniques that are used by supermodels and A-list celebrities. Whether creating looks for a fresh-faced magazine spread or a high-drama runway appearance, the results always evoked feelings of transformation and transcendence. After my time at NARS, I worked as a private makeup artist for special events. Through these experiences, I was thrilled to be able to create incredible looks and help my clients feel like their best selves.
The beauty market is crammed with millions of products that make a list of promises that they may not deliver. Buying a face cream for $300 that doesn’t work any better than Olay or spending $54 on a foundation that is too heavy (and 3 shades darker than your skin tone) gets frustrating and expensive. Through my many years testing products for professional and personal use, I know which mascaras are worth the splurge and which super sticky lipglosses you should skip over.
Let’s face it. We run around all day doing a million things (can anyone say 9am meeting, Pilates class, Bake Sale, conference call, dinner and 7pm ballet carpool?). With all of these commitments, it’s so easy to overlook our skincare and beauty routine. But, armed with the right products and simple directions, you can achieve a fresh look and a major boost in confidence in as little as 10 minutes a day! With Refresh Beauty you will: streamline your beauty routine, fill your makeup bag with expertly curated products that you will actually use, learn to use skincare & cosmetics in the proper ways, and gain confidence in presenting the best version of yourself.
I would love to share my secrets and hit the refresh button on your beauty routine.