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Dancing with the Stars Season 10 Beauty Report
By April MacIntyre Apr 28, 2010, 22:51 GMT
Derek, Melanie Mils and Nicole Sherzinger, DWTS, courtesy of DWTS makeup dept.
This is our third year covering the amazing team on ABC’s hit series “Dancing with the Stars,” invited into the glittery, gleamy super-fabulous realm of Emmy award-winning department makeup artist Melanie Mills and her crack crew, Patti Ramsey Bertoli, Zena Shteysel, Angela Moos, Barbi Fonte and Nadege Schoenfeld, where all the tricks of the trade secrets are revealed.
Mills is a child of the world, studying art in Italy and traveling abroad early in life, training her gifted eye to interpret and blend color and textures, a skill now honed on a show that has a crafts/department domino effect behind the scenes.
As soon as the ballroom dance styles of a show are determined, costuming dictates the wardrobe. Melanie takes those costumer sketches and swatches to the makeup trailer and conceptualizes how each star she is responsible for will look on the stage.
Mills recreates looks from bygone eras to compliment selected music and wardrobe, and so the entire picture is authentic and helps each contestant mentally get into character so they can nail that intricate dance move.
Just as the Tango has precise wardrobe and hairstyles, the makeup for that smoldering dance is wildly different from a bubbly, optimisitic American Jive or Foxtrot.
The Latin dances bare lots more skin and makeup tones tend to veer in shades of bronzes, rich brown-based reds and lots of smoke and sizzle. The Waltze and the Paso Doble are more formal and you will notice more precisely lined eyes, lips and cleaner, brighter makeup looks. These very distinct designs are then given to her able crew who carry out the plan to make a seamless effort between hair, makeup and costuming.
At a September 2009 M.A.C. event that celebrated Melanie and her team's hard work, dancers took to the stage performing six demonstrations for an audience of her makeup artist peers (MAHS local 706 I.A.T.S.E.), who learned how makeup was interpreted for each dance.
Melanie shared with Monsters and Critics her philosophy on approaching the makeup crafts with this show. “I wanted to bring you up close so you can personally see the makeup and feel the art in motion. Ballroom makeup is a necessity to stand out on the dance floor during competition. It’s used to enhance the drama of the performance and make a statement to the judges. Hair is typically colored ultra white blonde, bright red or raven black always with extreme styles. Makeup is ultra big with dark orange tans.”
This past week saw Pamela Anderson styled a la Sophia Loren. Melanie shared what arsenal of product was used for that look: “I used Stila's Gerbera on the cheeks with M.A.C.'s Deep Peach powder on top. Kevyn Aucoin's Tatjanaberry lipstick and Lancome liner in Natural Blonde. M.A.C.'s gel eyeliner in Ostentatious too.”
Not only are Mel and her team adept with the color, but they're all beautiful women who have the most exquisite complexions. They share their skincare finds with their celebrities, and insist many use these products so their canvas is tip-top perfect to apply the makeup on.
But before makeup is applied, the most crucial step of all is the bronzing and self-tanning process, courtesy of blue-chip series standby: St. Tropez sunless skincare, ground zero for this show.
St. Tropez products are superior in color, scent and durability. The contestants must be hairless. Recommended and given to the stars is the Silk'n SensEpil machine, the show’s go-to hair remover that kills follicles with a burst of light.
Skin must be prepped further, exfoliated and scrubbed down, and then sprayed all over with their weekly first application of St. Tropez spray tan via airbrushing.
This glow bath is preserved by body makeup expert Nadege’s careful eye as she uses St. Tropez bronzing mousse and sprays to touch up, then finish skin with Mel’s Mix, a foundation/bronzer lotion (created by Melanie) that perfects skin and intensifies the bronze glow. It is the most amazing body finish on planet Earth. Once rubbed in and dried, it stays put until you shower. If I were loaded, I’d buy vats of it and roll around in it every day before dressing.
Technique for application is old school for Mills’ team; everything is applied by hand and brush, and the versatile pink Beauty Blender. “We don't airbrush makeup,” shared Mills. “Of course we all know how and there have been times that it's been busted out, but we work with too many foundation colors, along with cream blushes and cream contours. I feel that by working with a paint brush it works the makeup in more and becomes one with the skin.”
So without further ado, step-by-step in sequential order, take note of the real deal that Mills & Company swear by that deliver the looks for “Dancing with the Stars” for season ten, a small selection of the go-to products:
PREP:
The Hot list of DWTS go-to products that perform:
Boscia skincare line
Enlivening Amino AG Eye Treatment
Skin perfecting Primer,
Willow Bark Blemish control
Makeup BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
SkinCeuticals
C E Ferulic Vitamin C serum
Neulash
A nightly paint-on serum for lashes that builds them up fuller and longer
The Smile-Beauty company GO SMILE,
On-the-go teeth whitener and breath freshener.
Murad
Murad environmental shield
Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30
Essential-C eye Cream SPF 15
Lighten and Brighten Eye Treatment
Acne Spot Repair
Angel Eye Collagen Pads
www.angelsmakeup.com
Miracle worker serum treatment that take 5 bad years off a face in an hour
Koh Gen Do
Cleansing Spa Water
Josie Maran
The Argan Stick is all the rave, smoothes and de-lines
Silk'n
Silk'n SensEpil is an FDA cleared light device for convenient and private hair removal treatments at home. For more information call at 1-877-DO-SILKN This gadget works and the stars love this item.
Epicuren
Crystal Clear - Make-up Remover Gel
CxC - Vitamin C Complex serum
After Bath - Body Moisturizers
Next step is Self Tanning…
St. Tropez
Wash Off Instant Glow Body- A hydrating body lotion delivers a beautiful instant, natural-looking tan that washes off with soap and water. Free from tanning agents. (There is a body and face formula)
Tan Detox - This is designed to remove unwanted self tan build up, leaving skin ultra soft and smooth. Tan Detox returns the skin to its normal tone ready for a fresh application of self tan.
Self Tan Bronzing Mist - A super light mist, delivers the ultra even all over tan with no tell-tale aroma, a staple in the makeup room.
Self Tan Bronzing Mousse – Quick and easy, delivers an instant ultra even, long-lasting tan.
Tan Optimizer Body Polish – A great all over exfoliant; many of the stars use this at home too along with Detox to rid old tan coloring.
Color and Makeup
Mel and her team use a virtual makeup department store in their repertoire. Here is a list of the most popular lines and items used consistently this season.
Amazing Cosmetics
www.amazingcosmetics.com
Amazing concealer – assorted colors
Anastasia
www.anastasia.net
Brow Wiz
Benefit Cosmetics
www.benefitcosmetics.com
BrowZings Medium
Bobby Brown
www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com
Foundation
Cargo Cosmetics
www.cargocosmetics.com
Cargo Bronzer – Medium
Plant Love lipsticks “Maria
Cargo blush “Laguna,” “Catalina”, “Tonga” and “Topeka”
Dior
http://beauty.dior.com
Foundation
Eye Show in Pop Aquadelic #342
Dior Show mascara - Black
DuWop
www.duwop.com
Lip Venom
Pure Venom
Prime Venom
Venom Gloss
Harmony Elixrstix
Face Atelier
www.faceatelier.com
Ultra Foundation
Brick work and Merlot lipstick
Giorgio Armani Beauty
www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com
Luminous Armani foundation
Guerlain
www.guerlain.com
Kiss Kiss Extreme Lip colors - assorted
Givenchy
www.givenchybeauty.com
Blush Eclats Sculpting Blush
Parad'Eyes Eyeliner in Poetique Lavender
Hard Candy
www.hardcandy.com
Hot Shot
Mannequin
Kevyn Aucoin
www.kevynaucoin.com
Tatjanaberry lipstick
Bare lipliner
Red lipliner
Shadore cheek color
The Sensual Skin Enhancer- all shades
Josie Maran
www.josiemarancosmetics.com
Sun Kissed Cream Blush
Julie Hewett Cosmetics
www.juliehewett.net
Ora Mineral Finish powder – assorted shades
Cheekie blush crème and powder
Camellia Balm pot
Color palettes Twilight, Cheekie, Soiree, Mandy, Ombre
Entire Noir collection of lipsticks
Perfect lip pencils Nude noir, Film Noir, Rouge Noir and Coco noir
La Mer
www.cremedelamer.com
Foundation
Concealer
Lancôme
www.lancome.com
Ultra lipgloss Beach Plum
Laura Mercier
www.lauramercier.com
SC-2, 3, 4, 5 Secret Camoflauge
Loose Setting Powder, Shimmer – SunDust & StarDust
Apricot Face Tint
Pink Spark blush
"Caviar" Cake eye liner
Satinée Crème Eye Colour “Peach Organza”
True Red lip pencil
Lorac
www.loraccosmetics.com
Caffeini Martini Lipgloss
L’Oreal
www.lorealparisusa.com/mascara
Voluminous mascara - Carbon Black
M.A.C.
www.maccosmetics.com
Powder blushes- assorted colors
Deep Peach powder
Blushcreme – assorted colors
MAC Fluidline Eye Liner Gel Blacktrack
LiguidLine liner – assorted colors
Paint Pots – assorted colors, Groundwork (used on Pam Anderson’s brows)
Crème Colour Base – assorted colors
Mineralize shadows, powder – assorted colors
Brow liner pencils –Lingering, Strut
Lipmix – assorted colors, Orange used on Nicole Sherzinger
Lipglass “Plink” and Lipstick “Russian Red,” “Jest
“Culture Bloom”
Makeup Forever
www.makeupforever.com
Graphic Glitter #6
Graphic Glitter #3
Makeup brushes- assorted
Foundations
Cheek color, crème and powder
HD Powder
Star powder in #953
Makeup Forever flash pot color palette
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Mascara Supreme Luxiva
Luxiva Foundations M-54
Lip colors- assorted
Makeup brushes - assorted (double clamped- a very good thing)
www.merlenorman.com
RCMA (Research Council of Makeup Artists)
(805) 386-4252
Smashbox Cosmetics
www.smashbox.com
St. Tropez
www.sttropeztan.com
Radiance Mousse
Bronzing Rocks
Bronzing Powder
Stila
www.stilacosmetics.com
Stila Convertible Color – Gerbera, Gladiola
Stila lipgloss “Cinnamon,” “Strawberry,” “Guava”,“Papaya” and “Mocha”
Tarte Cosmetics
Tarte eyelash curler
Tarte cheek stain - Tipsy
www.tartecosmetics.com
Urban Decay Cosmetics
www.urbandecay.com
Glitter eyeliner (Stagediva used on Pam in week 3)
Eyeliner “zealous black”
Underground Eyeshadow (Kate Gosselin in week 3)
Visiora
http://visioramakeup.com
Visiora MV - Creme Face Makeup
COOL TOOLS
Tarte’s Eyelash curler- everyone’s favorite curler
Z Palette organizers
www.zpalette.com
Zena is Melanie’s key artist who designed this useful organizer after drowning in a sea of indistinguishable black palettes. The "ultimate customizable makeup palette" that helps not only the makeup professional but also the everyday woman streamline once and for all.
Z Palette is an exclusive universal case with an open magnetic bottom to fit the color pans you want, and none of the ones you don't. Customize it to fit your needs and be eco-friendly by reducing packaging. In addition, the clear window lets you know immediately what’s inside.
Beauty Blender
www.beautyblender.net
Designed by a makeup artist, the Beauty Blender sponge design imparts a perfect finish for foundation application. You will never use a wedge after trying this.
Sumita Body Art by Ziba Beauty
www.zibabeauty.com
Bedazzle your lower back or tummy without the pain and commitment of a tattoo. Melissa Rycroft rocked them last season on her lower back.
FAUX LASHES
Ardell
#118 in heavy usage
#120
Revlon
Individuals and cluster lashes used
M.A.C.
#2 and #6 lashes
NAILS
Essie
"Splash of Grenadine"
O.P.I.
"Never Lon Done Shopping"
“Vodka & Caviar”
Revlon press on nails - assorted
Dancing with the Stars has an amazing FACEBOOK page, go here, become a front row Fan and learn what Mel & Co. used every week to recreate the DWTS look:
Dancing with the Stars on TWITTER
ABC's Emmy winning "Dancing with the Stars" Makeup Team includes:
Dept. Head Makeup Artist, Melanie Mills
Key Makeup Artist, Zena Shteysel
Makeup Artist, Patti Ramsey Bortoli
Makeup Artist, Nadege Schoenfeld
Makeup Artist, Barbi Fonte
Makeup Artist, Angela Moos
April MacIntyre is Monsters and Critics' smallscreen and people/celebrity editor who loves to snoop around in makeup trailers when she can. You can follow her on Twitter.
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