Color Blocking Photo Shoot | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

A few years ago, while admiring all the designers showcasing during Paris Fashion Week, one in particular’s runway makeup caught my eye. Continue reading

Zenith City Indie Wedding Show [Giveaway]

If you’re engaged, living in Duluth, MN, and not living under a rock, hopefully you’ve caught the buzz going on about the first annual Zenith City Indie Wedding Show.  If you HAVEN’T heard of it yet, you’re not too late!  Click the link, take in some of it’s golden-ness, and then come back here for a chance to win free tickets! Continue reading

Project Style | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

In November 2011 I participated in a competition of sorts between local salons, stylists, and photographers called Project Style, hosted by Lake Superior Weddings and Events magazine, and  the contest winners were awarded with ad space in the magazine as well as having their look featured.   Continue reading

How to go from Day Makeup to Night | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

For this photo shoot featuring Brittney as my lovely model I wanted to do something a little different.  I started with a very natural minimal no-makeup look and then transformed it into something a little more dramatic.  I wanted to show how adding a few simple touches to your daytime look you can easily get you out the door for the night looking fierce and ready to have some fun.  Check below to find some how-to’s! Continue reading

Sigma Synthetic Brushes Review | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

From Sigma’s website:

The Sigmax Synthetic Essential Kit contains eight face brushes specifically designed for a high definition, flawless makeup application. This kit features our exclusive Sigmax synthetic filament, which was created to perfectly apply powder, cream and liquid products onto the skin without absorption into the bristles. The shape, density and height of each brush was designed to compliment the different areas and shapes of the face.The Synthetic Essential Kit has everything you need to achieve a perfect and flawless look!

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Urban Decay “De-Slick in a Tube” Review | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

From Urban Decay’s website:

“Banish greasy spots and take control of oil! Our lightweight gel keeps you matte all day long. Dab it on for touch-ups without messing your makeup.

It’s time to take control of your oil and put your matte face forward. Our lightweight gel performs anywhere, anytime: dab it on all day for touch-ups without ruining your perfectly applied makeup. It’s completely color-neutral, so it works great on naked skin, under foundation, or over makeup. Formulated to help tighten pores for a youthful, shine-free finish. De-Slick even works to keep skin matte under hot studio lights and in the muggiest of heat (so you know this addicting formula provides fierce absorbing action.)” Continue reading

Why Hire A Makeup Artist? | Duluth, MN Bridal Makeup

This post is a blog I wrote for my good friends at Mad Chicken Studio, I think it’s only appropriate that it be posted here at least once as well.  You can find the original post here.  Enjoy!

So you’ve found the dress of your dreams, the PERFECT wedding venue, and your wedding photographer couldn’t be a better fit for your big day.  While putting together these important components for your event and deciding on a thousand other essential items, you may have overlooked one crucial detail – your makeup.  Having your makeup done professionally is truly the final step in pulling your look together, adding that finished touch that shows in every photograph. Continue reading

Welcome | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

Hey there!

Welcome to my shiny new blog!  This site will be host to exclusive content such as product reviews, behind the scenes info on shoots and makeup looks, updates, and much much more so please check back regularly!  I still want to adjust a few things with the appearance and perhaps add some more fun features but for now I just want to start posting.  Check out my “about” section for a few more tidbits of information as well.

I truly hope you enjoy this blog as much as I have enjoyed creating it.  Thanks so much for visiting and I look forward to interacting with all of you!

xoxo

Derick Cich