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You might be surprised to know that bronzer serves more of a purpose then just making you look tan.
Many women avoid wearing bronzer because they don't believe that the mainstay of their personal style is about being tan. Bronzer, if used sparingly; can have other beauty benefits such as giving the face warmth, contouring and brightening. All of these things amount to a younger look.
Try looking for a bronzer that is only slightly darker then your skin and that has your natural undertones in it. What I mean by this is if you naturally tan more red (Native American or some Latin skin) then select a bronzer with red undertones like Bobbi Brown Matte Bronzer in Medium. If you naturally tan more brown (can be Mediterranean or Middle Eastern decent) then try MAC Bronzer in Bronze.
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I appreciate the tip about bronzing. I have always used concealer but no bronzer for I fear looking as though I have a thick layer of makeup on. I will tone down on the concealer and try the bronzer.
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Nicci LevyInspired by her love of makeup and love of educating women on beauty, Nicci’s empowering approach to makeup has made her a respected name within the beauty industry. She is self-taught and has over a decade of experience with cosmetics. Nicci’s beauty philosophy is about creating the very best version of one’s natural self, a return to the individuality and unique beauty of each and every person.
Nicci was brought on to pilot a new program at Nordstrom called the Beauty Stylist program, which gave consumers the chance to get unbiased beauty advice and a customized look, using the best products from all of the different cosmetic lines. She worked with the Couture and designer departments in the store to create beauty looks for women based on their personal style, skin care needs and fashion look. In this position, Nicci trained with all of the cosmetic lines and has developed a keen sense of “what’s out there”, in the competitive world of cosmetics.
Nicci’s artistry history begins with such cosmetic companies as MAC and Benefit cosmetics and spans to hundreds of weddings, photo shoots, commercials, and she has worked with celebrities such as Lauren Conrad (LC from “the Hills”), Rumer Willis, and Jennifer Coolidge. She has worked on designer fashion shows for Swarovski, Blumarine, Missoni,and Lucari.
A self-professed “beauty junkie”, Nicci has been featured in magazines such as Riviera, Orange Coast, OC Squeeze, and has been a contributing beauty editor for Ocean magazine.
She has been an integral part in the development of the ck Calvin Klein beauty brand.
Nicci has launched a beauty blog, www.nicciknows.com so that women have a place to learn about the latest and greatest in the ever-changing beauty marketplace. She is fast becoming an international source for women to find empowerment when it comes to making savvy beauty choices.
Originally from South Africa, Nicci has lived in Los Angeles, Orange County and London, England and has travelled all over the world searching for beauty, adventure and inspiration.