Lauren Kestenbaum, 34
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Lauren Kestenbaum - Executive Assistant, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
I am strong
Because I know what doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
My Story
Every emotion I have is expressed through my face. So those who know me best can see when I’m having a good day, a bad day, or somewhere in between. Wearing makeup has been a progression for me. It began in middle school when I first discovered lip gloss, continued into high school when I upgraded to lipstick and I think I just discovered all that mascara can do for me this past year. One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to endure was my father’s death on 9/11. He was gone in a split second and the road to recovery has been a long one. I look to the future with optimism and hope. It’s the only way I know to keep moving forward.
Step 1: Moisturizer

Begin with Hydrating Eye Cream and Hydrating Face Cream to infuse skin with an immediate burst of freshness while also ensuring your concealer and foundation apply smoothly.


Step 2: Corrector & Concealer

Using a Concealer Brush, brighten under eye darkness and neutralize any discoloration with Peach Corrector for a wide-awake look; gently pat it with your fingers to blend it into skin.

Follow with Warm Natural Creamy Concealer; apply it as close to the lashline as possible, focusing on the innermost corner of the eye; blend again with fingertips.


Step 3: Foundation

Use your fingers or a makeup sponge to spot-apply Warm Natural Moisture Rich Foundation SPF 15 on uneven areas of skin or where there is redness (usually around the nose and mouth).

For full, yet natural-looking coverage, use a Foundation Brush to apply and blend foundation.


Step 4: Powder

Ensure the staying power of your concealer and foundation with a light dusting of Sheer Finish Pressed Powder.

Use an Eye Blender Brush or Mini Powder Puff to apply Pale Yellow to the under eye area, and a Powder Brush to apply Warm Natural to the rest of the face.


Step 5: Bronzer & Blush

A combination of Pale Pink Blush and Rose Shimmer Brick gave Lauren’s face a lit-from-within effect.


Step 6: Lipstick & Liner

For a daytime-appropriate sheen, try Rosy Lip Gloss.


Step 7: Brows

Lauren’s unique beauty was showcased using Mahogany Natural Brow Shaper to give her brows a natural lift.


Step 8: Eye Shadow

To highlight her brow bones, Bobbi lightly dusted Bone Eye Shadow with an Eye Sweep Brush; Malted Long-Wear Cream Shadow was then applied to Lauren’s lids for crease-free, smear-free color.


Step 9: Eye Liner

For an eye-opening effect, Lauren’s upper lashline was defined with Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner.

Bobbi Tip: “Make sure liner extends the full length of the eye.”


Step 10: Mascara

Black Extreme Party Mascara provided Lauren’s lashes with exceptional separation and definition.


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