About Michelle Fryer Expertise I can answer just about anything regarding basic skincare, cosmetics, product ingredients, hair removal, photography makeup, starting your own line of cosmetics, freelance makeup artistry and much more. I have been a licensed Esthetician and Certified Makeup Artist since 2000.
Experience I have over 8 years of experience in the Beauty Industry and have been a licensed Esthetician since 2000. I am also a Certified Makeup Artist. I have worked in Day Spas and Salons doing everything from booking clients to selling cosmetics to running my own business as a Freelance Makeup Artist specializing in Bridal Makeup. I have worked in both film and photography as a Makeup Artist. Most recently, I have launched my own line of cosmetics.
Organizations Association of Bridal Consultants, Vendor Level
Publications I am currently writing articles for weddingcompass.com that will appear later this year on their featured Makeup Artist pages.
Education/Credentials I graduated top of my class from Richards Beauty College and passed the State Board in January 2000. I have been a licensed Esthetitian ever since.
I have taken courses at The International Dermal Institute and have attended various seminars at many Esthetic trade shows.
I also completed courses at The Makeup Artist School in Bridal Makeup, Freelance Business Development and Intermediate Makeup Artistry.
Awards and Honors My work has been featured in The Knot Real Weddings and most recently on the Joe Photo Show and Tell 2 Instructional DVD. I have also had the pleasure of working with The Style Network Beauty Bus Tour last year where I helped everyday women learn a few 'tricks of the trade'
Expert: Michelle Fryer Date: 7/17/2008 Subject: mineral makeup
Question Hi Michelle,
I have a couple of questions that I hope you can answer. The first is regarding the new trend in mineral makeup. I have been using Jane Iredale Pure Pressed powder for about two years on the recommendation of a makeup artist who did make makeup for my wedding. I like the makeup but find i very expensive compared to Bare Escentuals. I was out shopping at Sephora today and wanted to buy some Jane Iredale but they apparently don't sell the brand, so they talked me into Bare Escentuals, which they say is better. It's just a loose powder form. Do you find these to be comparable, given that the BE is about $20 less?
Also, have you heard of a skin condition called "chicken skin" where the backs of the arms and legs get a small bumpy appearance? If so, is there any cure or products to help it? Thanks!
Answer Hi Sarah,
The trend on Mineral Makeup isn't necessarily "new", it is just becoming more mainstream as people are becoming informed on the harmful effects of certain cosmetic ingredients. Mineral Makeup is by far better for your skin. The main difference between the loose powder form and the pressed is that the loose form is the purest form available (Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide are both natural sunscreens and Mica and Iron Oxides are also natural ingredients from the earth) When you put the minerals in a pressed from other ingredients are needed to keep it "together" Not that these ingredients are bad for you, it's just more things that your skin doesn't really need. Bare Escentuals is a very good line and wasn't always as cheap. They have been able to lower there prices due to mass marketing and you are paying more for the Jane Iredale name. If you are happy with the Bare Escentuals I would keep using it. Before starting my own cosmetic line, I used Bare Escentuals for many years.
As for the little bumps on your arms and legs, these are very common. It's basically a build up of keratin or "clogged hair follicles" I get this alot on my legs from wearing jeans or some women get it from wearing nylons all day. You need to exfoliate the areas daily in the shower with either a loofah or body puff and keep the area moisturized. You can also try using a body wash with salicylic acid a few times a week (no more than 3-4 days) This will help open the follicle and should clear it up in a week or two.
I hope this has been helpful to you! Let me know if you need anything else.
