#8 of TEMPTU PRO’s Top 10 of 2010 Countdown!

NBC’s The Office is easily one of television’s most loved TV shows, so adding Angela Kinsey’s Emmy makeup to our list was a no-brainer.  #8 Makeup Artist Kristina Duff uses TEMPTU PRO’s S/B airbrush makeup on Angela Kinsey for the 2010 Emmy Awards.  2010 was Kristina Duff’s 4th year airbrushing the actress for the Emmys, and, in our opinion, was by far one of the prettiest looks on the red carpet.  Click HERE to find out how Duff created Angela Kinsey’s flawless complexion.

Keep it Simple with Red Lips

Check out this fun pic of Elle Johnson that I took earlier this year!

Ellen Johnson is an amazing TV writer who is currently working on The Glades and other cool upcoming shows. I had the pleasure of meeting her while I was working on the TV show, Saving Grace. Elle decided that it was time for her to update her publicity pictures…so that’s exactly what we did!

Never Say Goodbye to Summer

Summer is coming to an end so quickly! What to do about keeping that sunkissed look year round without the sun filled days?

Here is a great way to add a bronzed glow to any client! 

1. Airbrush correct S/B Foundation shade to the face
2. Mix S/B Foundation #009 and a tiny drop of S/B Adjuster in Violet
3. Lightly spray onto your client’s skin, focusing on the outer edges of the cheeks, forehead and a little across the nose, where sunlight naturally highlights the face

*This color is especially great for warming up the edges on your males clients, creating a little depth without the look of makeup or too much powder.

Enjoy the last bit of summer 2010!

Kristina Duff – Guest Blogger and Hollywood Makeup Artist

Pro Tip of the Week

Kristina Duff touching up Courtney Hansen

Wow, it’s been a busy week! A 2 day photo shoot in Death Valley was intense with 120 degree heat, but working in the hot CA sun was a no-sweat job, thanks to my TEMPTU PRO S/B makeup!

 This week’s tip:

 How to pull off multiple looks with limited time without starting fresh.

1.  Remove the makeup from the eye area with a makeup remover wipe (followed by a cotton pad with water to rid the skin of any remover residue)

 2.  Airbrush the base back on and blend back into the 1st layer of foundation.

 3.  It’s been my experience with other foundations that they don’t blend and the line is apparent similar to that if you chip you nail polish and try to fill it back in. TEMPTU PRO S/B Foundation is easier to blend, even if it is already set!!

 4.  Tap a little S/B Mixing Medium into the base that has already set if you want some extra blending room. Viola-the base is set and you’re ready to do your next look!

Enjoy these Summer days and don’t forget your SPF! Oh, if you weren’t sure, sun block should be applied between the moisturizer and the primer. Wait a few minutes for the SPF to set in and then apply your TEMPTU PRO S/B Primer, followed by TEMPTU PRO S/B Foundation of course.

 -Kristina Duff ,  Celebrity Makeup Artist & Guest Blogger

www.kristinaduff.com

www.attagirl.org

Tips from the Pros

 

Hi TEMPTU PRO Fans –

We are thrilled to announce our new Friday from the Field Guest Blogger, Kristina Duff. Kristina is a celebrity makeup artist working in Los Angeles behind the scenes on television, film, photoshoots and red carpet events. Her credits include So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, Mad Men, CNN among many many others. Look for her pro tips on Friday’s TEMPTU PRO blog for the next couple of months.

 Read on for her inaugural blog… 

Kristina Duff & Lauren G

Working on So You Think You Can Dance, Season 7, was both an honor and a pleasure!!!

Under the department head Amy Strozzi, I was able to put my talents to use on some pretty amazing faces!

TEMPTU PRO S/B is the only foundation I have in my kit. I generally airbrush on all my gigs, but sometimes I play around with other techniques. 

Have you ever just brushed on the S/B foundation??? Well that’s what I did here, for Lauren G of the All Star Team. I applied her makeup 6 hours prior to when this photo was taken…

If you ever find yourself in a pinch without a compressor or perhaps working a gig where they prefer you to use traditional makeup application techniques (or if the director specifically asks you to use something really sheer….brushing on the S/B formula will give you a BEAUTIFUL result! You can lightly apply for sheer or add layers for a full, yet skin like coverage.

I started with prepping her skin….toner, eye cream, moisturizer…and PRIMER (don’t forget your TEMPTU PRO S/B Primer)!! Then I went to town with S/B foundation #6 on a palette and a brush in my hand.

VIOLA!!!! Enjoy this new tip and have a FABULOUS FRIDAY!!!!

-Kristina Duff
www.kristinaduff.com
www.attagirl.org

TIGI ROCKAHOLIC TOUR at NAIMIES with TEMPTU PRO

Yesterday was a rocking Monday at Naimie’s Beauty Center in North Hollywood as patrons gathered to eat, dance, get haircuts AND tattoos…all for a good cause!   Naimie’s paired up TIGI’s Rockaholic Tour to help sponsor local charity, Atta Girl, Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services and support to women in transition, including victims of domestic violence, and young girls emancipated from the foster care system.

The event included $25 haircuts, a silent auction, and food provided by the infamous Grilled Cheese Truck. 

Check out the highlights below!

Waiting for a haircut

Kristina Duff, Founder & President of Atta Girl, Inc

Levi rounding up the troops

Rock out!

Team Atta Girl!

Temptu on the Red Carpet

The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Top talents included Angela Kinsey, from the Office, and Jessica Lowndes, from 90210 who were both airbrushed with TemptuPro.

Kristina Duff does Angela Kinsey for the Tonight Show

Kristina Duff, Temptu trainer and airbrush expert not to mention celebrity makeup artist, was on the new Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien backstage doing Angela Kinsey’s makeup. Angela Kinsey may be better known as Angela Martin from NBC’s The Office. Watch Angela’s transformation from everyday gal to airbrushed comedy television star, as Angela escorts us behind the scenes backstage.

Click here to watch the video

Temptu Airbrush Workshop @ Naimie’s

Temptu Airbrush Beauty Makeup Workshop

@ Naimie’s

12640 Riverside Dr.

Valley Village, CA 91607

 

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Noon – 3pm

 

Hi Definition Beauty from 50s Glamour to Bronzed Beauty

Join Temptu Pro makeup artist Kristina Duff as she does a hands on 3 hour workshop and demonstration of Temptu’s award-winning Temptu S/B Airbrush makeup. Kristina will share beauty application tips and give instruction on advanced techniques of applying airbrush makeup for the high definition digital age. The workshop will focus on airbrush makeup techniques, color usage and mixing, contouring and highlighting, airbrushing eyes, lips, and cheeks, and a brief overview of Temptu airbrush equipment. She will discuss how to achieve various beauty effects with airbrush ranging from 50’s glamour to bronzed beach beauty, and also trends in red carpet beauty. Also, find out how Temptu S/B is being used on high definition shows including Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, Entertainment Tonight, and CNN.  

*As a special for the event, all attendees that purchase a Temptu S/B Intro Kit will receive a 10% discount as well as receive a complimentary Invisible Difference Finishing Powder, value $35.

Instructor Bio

L.A. based makeup artist Kristina Duff can be found working in the world of television, but don’t be surprised to find her on a commercial, film or editorial set. Airbrushing is among her specialties, whether she is creating a flawless face for beauty or a dead corpse for special FX, and she has used Temptu Airbrush as her go to choice for makeup in both television and photography for over 5 years. Among her credits are CNN, So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, Dexter, and numerous celebrities for the red carpet and press junkets. Kristina is a member of Local 706.

Temptu Now Available at Naimie’s Beauty Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temptu is proud to announce that we are now available at Naimie’s Beauty Center in North Hollywood.  Our inauguration coincided with Naimie’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, a day of pampering and special discounts for loyal customers.  Temptu’s Vice President of Consumer Product, JP McCary, came out for the event as well as Makeup Artist Kristina Duff who offered customers Airbrush Makeovers with Temptu’s S/B line.  Congratulations on 20 years of business Naimie’s! 

To find out more about Naimie’s, click HERE!

 

 

Temptu Makes It To Primetime!

In a recent episode of Fox Network’s hit TV show, So You Think You Can Dance?, selected dancers were adorned with Temptu Makeup for the opening dance sequence choreographed by Emmy Award Winning Mia Michaels, most noted for her work with Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion, Madonna, and Ricky Martin. 

Makeup Department Head Amy Strozzi created the look by airbrushing stenciled hearts with Temptu Dura Paints and S/B Foundations #2 and #4.   Assisting Amy was the very talented Kristina Duff, Professional Makeup Artist and Temptu Aficionado.