To achieve Jackie's smoldering look, try these key products:
1. MAC Paint Pot in Blackground - I layered this black cream eyeshadow atop black powder eyeshadow on the outer corners of the eye to increase longevity of the eye make-up application. Dark colours become more obvious (than light colours) when they crease, so be sure to apply a base of neutral cream eyeshadow or your concealer atop the eyelids to help the application last longer.

2. Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown - I've preached about the kit essential factor of this pencil before, but with more intense eye make-up, a well-polished brow is necessary. For Jackie's brows, the pencil was used to refine the shape and add balance to the face. Read more on Rimmel's Eyebrow Pencil here.

3. Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara - Curl those eyelashes for an eye-opening effect, and add a couple of coats of Lash Stiletto to take your lashes to new heights. I'm a big fan of switching up my mascara and trying out new all the new ones that hit the market, but Lash Stiletto has been a staple for a few months now. See the Product Review on Lash Stiletto here.

Finish the look by adding a bit of blush and a neutral pink coloured lipstick and/or gloss. The aim here is to keep the rest of the look light, so as not to detract attention away from those smoky eyes!

I added a couple of photos to the Julie + Trevor e-session set that allow a closer view of the make-up (and Julie's stunning features!)

Claudia Hung E-Session + artistrhi Collaboration
For any engaged couples out there (well, particularly brides-to-be!), receive a complimentary mini make-up session for your engagement shoot, when booking wedding photography services with Claudia Hung. Mind you, Claudia's images always look amazing, even without my brush work! Enough babble from me. Go check it out - the images speak for themselves!

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NOTE | artistrhi.com x claudiahungweddings.com collabo!

Sometimes we have to go back to the drawing board and re-evaluate our make-up routine, as changes in our skin or in our trusted go-to products result in the product not working in the same way we remember. I haven’t noticed a changed in my skin recently, but for whatever reason unbeknownst to me (maybe it’s a seasonal change), lately it doesn’t seem to react well to my kit essential Smashbox Primer. I tried converting to the lighter Oil-Free version, but still no such luck – my T-zone looks a lot shinier by the lunchtime mark (usually I was touch-up free until that afternoon break)!

I decided to give Cargo’s HD Primer a shot after reading great reviews about it by other bloggers. The result? Cargo’s Primer has become my go-to primer. The primer seems to be tinted when it initially comes out of the tube, but blends into the skin seamlessly, regardless of skin tone. It leaves the skin with a smooth, silky feel - all without being greasy. The formula itself is light (think of an almost whipped consistency) and non-scented. My foundation has reverted to the normal staying power, and my touch-up comes later in the day!

For my client applications, I’ve found that Cargo’s Primer works better on normal to oily skin types. For dry skin types, I still find Smashbox’s Primer to be the better choice.

ARTIST TIP: I’ve noticed in recent months that there’s alot of these primer samples being offered at either Shoppers Drug Mart or Sephora. Never hesitate to ask the sales associate if they have a sample of any product you’re interested in - it never hurts to try before you buy!

Here's a sneak peek at some of the pics from Minh's wedding in May. It was a beautiful day for her wedding, making a perfect backdrop for the stunning bride and her gorgeous bridal party. Congratulations, Minh - thank you for letting me share in your Big Day!

See more here!

A creative shot a couple weeks back with Teama Cheema is finally up on artistrhi.com! Check out the set to see how Nadia worked her magic behind the lens once again!

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