by Janet K. Shields Hudson, licensed beauty & fitness consultant
(excerpted from the June 2009 issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine)

This summer, look oh-so-alluring with this easy-to-follow makeup guide!
Start your makeover with clean, moisturized skin. Choose a foundation that matches close to your skin tone. Consider updating your eyes and lips with shades of gold, bronze, orange and yellow.

A common question that I get is, “What is mineral makeup?” Most mineral makeup is made with Mother

Nature’s natural organic ingredients; there are no fillers, preservatives or anything artificial. Take your pick of pressed powder or loose powder because this trendy makeup doesn’t clog pores or weigh your skin down either way. With a slight stroke of a makeup brush, you can easily transform your face from bare to fresh and fabulous.

The miniature Kabuki brush that accompanies Black Radiance Perfect Blend Mineral Foundation makes it easy to buff, swirl and blend the makeup without it turning into a cakey mess. To do this, take your brush and carefully dip it into the loose powder. Then use the top of the compact to swirl the brush around, catching the powder. Next, slightly tap the brush, removing excess powder. Finish up by blending the brush in circular motions all over your face, ears and neck. To get the best coverage, repeat the application twice. Black Radiance Mineral makeup is packaged with two shades to mix and match, if you wish. The kits are available in light, medium and dark.

Check out the June 2009 issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine to see how Tichina Arnold and Malinda Williams stay looking right.