GN Loves...
E. Funkhouser New York
Writer: Christina
E. Funkhouser New York cosmetics
offer creative, cutting-edge color, innovative formulas and cosmetic tool
kits containing step-by-step instruction on professional application techniques.
The thoughtfully selected range of exquisite colors creates an impressive
spectrum of shades which allow for a sheer wash of color or a more dramatic
look. The shades are fierce, bold, and bright, and the cosmetics work together
to create a polished, professional look.
Eddie Funkhouser, the brand's designer, is an internationally renowned makeup
artist and creative consultant. His bold makeup artistry and innovative work
has graced the pages of Vogue, Blackbook, Surface, Nylon, and Taiwan
Vogue, among others. He gained mass exposure on MTV's Mission:
Makeover, and his signature style of makeup has been utilized by such
esteemed fashion designers as Armani and Todd Oldham. Eddie has also generously
helped with several of girlynation's beauty features. Want to read his expert
advice? Head over to Girly Nation's Makeup Color
Selector #2 and the Beauty Pro Q&A
and Advice section!
Eddie has a from-the-inside-out approach to beauty and inspires women not
only to look beautiful, but to embrace their inner beauty. His focus has
always been on making women feel their absolute best - his goal has been
empowering women to create a bold, unique and eminently professional look.
He is dedicated to helping women connect with their inner star
qualities, as summed up in the brand slogan, "Be the star that you
are."
The lips contain more
nerve endings than anywhere else in the body. It only makes sense that you
should treat them to the most luxurious formulas and smoothest applicators
available. E. Funkhouser New York presents rich, full coverage lip color
and high-shine lip gloss in beautifully designed components.
 Lip
Color features a complex of orchid extract and
vegetable-based emollients for soft and supple lips. This luxurious
formula is perfectly complemented by a sensuous blend of apricot, succulent
peach, and sexy amber, making every application an uplifting sensory
experience.
GN
Review: I tried
Lip Color in (top to bottom) Exquisite (shimmery plum), Blissful
(shimmery rose), Divine (pinkish nude), and Sumptuous (gorgeous,
wearable red). Eddie somehow managed to
design each of these colors to be so wearable that they look gorgeous on
any skin tone! The little tube is the perfect shape and size for easy application
(even if you're a beginner!), and the formula is creamy,
moisturizing, and budge-proof! Lips truly are left feeling supple
and looking extra kissable.
Lip Gloss
uses a formula-specific brush applicator to touch lips
with just the right amount of trend-defining, high-gloss color. The Lip Gloss,
just like the Lip Color, contains orchid extract and vegetable-based emollients
for soft and supple lips, with added Vitamin E - known for its ability to
seal in moisture.
GN
Review: I tried
Lip Gloss in Intrigue (ultra-light iridescent
baby pink), Charisma (shimmery copper-red with golden flecks), Passion (sheer,
semi-glittery cherry), and Magnetism (clear). Theses glosses feel insanely
luxurious on your lips and have just the right consistency to stay on
and last long while still giving lips a beautiful glossy shine. Plus, they
look great alone or over the Lip Colors - try dabbing Intrigue
over Divine or Blissful, and Passion over Sumptuous!
The eyes tell stories, sometimes tall, sometimes sweet, sometimes sultry.
They convey feelings and (when used properly) can lure, entice, and engage
any innocent bystander. E. Funkhouser New York offers an expertly-crafted
range of exquisite color for the eyes to bring out the diva in all
of us.
Eye
Color features micronized pigments and professional-grade
talcs for a soft application of supremely blendable color. Eddie specially
created this super-luxurious formula to provide effortless coverage and create
professional-looking gradations of color and tone.
GN
Review: I tried
Eye Color in Hypnotic (sheer plum-mauve),
Dynamic (bright shimmery turquoise-blue), Luring/Enchanting (iridescent
pale banana & shimmery olive-green), and Angelic/Charming (pale pink
& vivid rose). A huge step up from the cheap shimmery shadows you're
probably used to, these eye colors have just the right amount
of shimmer to give your eyes a pretty glimmer when the light hits
just right. The colors can look great blended on any girl's eyes, but
here are some ideas on where to start: Warmer skin tones will like
Luring/Enchanting, while cooler skin tones or hazel-eyed girls should pick
up Angelic/Charming. Brown and Green eyes will stun in Hypnotic, while
Green eyes will also look great in Dynamic.
Mascara
provides bold color and dramatic coverage for fuller-looking lashes. Eddie
custom designed the hollow fiber brush to leave lashes looking well-separated
and natural. Plus, each tube comes with its own lash comb so you can style
and finish your lashes the same way professionals do.
GN
Review: I tried
the Mascara
in Black Onyx.
In one word - WOW! I am seriously impressed with this product. If you want
your lashes to look naturally plump, defined, and curled, this is absolutely
the must-have product you need to get your hands on. I didn't even curl
my eyelashes before applying, but just a few swipes made my lashes thicker,
plumper, longer, separated, and lifted - without a single clump.
The most amazing part is that you won't even look like you are wearing
mascara - the formula gives you fuller lashes that are separated so well
(even before using the lash comb!!) that everyone who stares into your eyes
will think your lashes are just this gorgeous naturally!
The formula of E. Funkhouser's
Glitter Eye Pencil was specially designed
by Eddie to have a delicate touch with just the right amount of glamourizing
glitter. The result is a remarkably versatile eye pencil that creates a
distinctive mix of drama and attitude.
GN
Review: I tried
the Glitter Eye Pencil in
Tanzanite,
a glittery lilac perfect for any eye color - it gives blue eyes sparkle,
makes green eyes stand out, and goes beautifully with brown eyes. Any girls
who love glimmer but hate how harsh, rough, and grainy glitter pencils
usually feel on your skin will absolutely LOVE this soft, delicate
pencil that glides right on. Use a little smudge whenever you want an extra
sparkle in your eye.
Beautiful eyes deserve a
beautiful frame. The brows need balance and proportion and should suit the
unique shape of your eye. With the right tools and the right instruction,
anyone can achieve incredible brows. The
Brow Defining Pencil & Highlighting Powder is the
ultimate professional cosmetics tool for creating exquisitely sculpted,
natural-looking brows. The pencil features a painstakingly crafted formula
to give everyone the power to create beautiful brows. The complementing
highlighting powder neatly stowed in the end cap adds just the right amount
of light to the brow bone, lending overall definition to the eyes.
GN
Review: The Brow
Defining Pencil & Highlighting Powder is available in Blonde, Brunette,
Brown, and
Charcoal.
The pencil adds perfect natural definition while the brush gently blends
the color and sweeps brows perfectly into place - when you add a touch
of the highlighting powder to your browbone, this trio really gives
you the ultimate brow look!
Cheek Color features
micronized pigments and professional-grade talcs for a soft application of
supremely blendable color. Whether a rosy blush, peachy glow, or a sultry
flush of red, the cheeks set the mood. The luxurious talcs and pigments in
these cheek colors create perfectly soft but sure color that will help you
whisper your mood loud and clear.
GN
Review: I tried
Cheek Color in Cheeky (light rosy-pink) and Brash (deeper peachy-pink).
Both are beautiful splashes of color that
blend right into cheeks for a natural-looking flush. Use a little for a sheer
wash of color or more to make your rosy cheeks the focus of your flawless
face.
Loose Mineral Pigment and Loose Body Glitter, versatile products
for face and body, extend the creative possibilities of all your
makeup.
Loose Mineral
Pigment is presented as a color-complemented pair - one
matte and one shimmer - for exceptional versatility and limitless creativity.
Our multi-purpose loose mineral pigment provides intense color effects for
eyes, cheeks, and face. Use dry for a sheer wash of color or wet for a more
dramatic look.
GN
Review: I tried
Loose Mineral Pigment in Coy/Sassy. Coy is a matte chocolate, and
its complementary shade Sassy is a shimmery brown with golden
flecks. Eddie
really designed these pairs to look absolutely stunning together, but
you can wear them alone for another gorgeous look. Using Coy/Sassy
on your eyes truly takes a typical brown eyeshadow look to incredibly
sexy new levels.
Take some added star quality
with you wherever you go with this set of dazzling Loose
Body Glitter. Use in the hair, on
the body, and even on the face (please avoid the eyes!) for added sparkle
and glamour, and to enhance and expand your creative possibilities.
GN
Review: Loose
Body Glitter comes in a trio of Meta Star (gold
& silver glitter), Rising Star (raspberry glitter with flecks
of orange & yellow-green), Super Star (violet glitter with flecks
of
silver).
 Your
nails say more about you than you think. Long and sexy, short and practical,
bold polish or natural - whichever look is yours, Nail
Lacquer will help ensure the true you is always shining
through. The lacquer is strong and bold and built for the woman on the go.
It's sold as a set containing 3 trend-defining colors and a 2-in-1 clear
coat. Each is specially formulated to be fierce, full of attitude and
formaldehyde-free, toluene-free and DBP-free.
GN
Review: Nail Lacquer
comes in 2-in-1 (clear coat), Marvelous (a more sophisticated version of
a cotton candy pink shade), Wondrous (glittery lilac with silvery shimmer),
and Amazing
(fuschia-pink).
Eddie's specially-formulated
products for the skin work together dynamically to bring out the best
in your natural features by highlighting, concealing, brightening, neutralizing
and contouring. The trio includes a Highlighting Wand, Contouring Powder,
and Concealer + Eyebase. When used together, they give your makeup a polished,
professional look, producing exceptional results that were - until now -
the sole domain of professional makeup artists.
The Highlighting Wand
provides a professional touch of brightness to the face. The color looks
great on and adds highlights to virtually any skin tone. This product goes
beyond typical highlighting. Use it to neutralize rosy undertones
anywhere on the face, neck, or decolletage...use it as a primer for
your Lip Color to prevent feathering, and around the perimeter of your lip
line for fuller-looking lips...and carry it with you to brighten up your
complexion throughout the day!
The
Contouring Powder lends definition
to the face for a slimmer, more defined look. The artist-created color looks
great on and adds defining contours to virtually any skin tone. Plus, it
is enhanced with shine-reducing Rice Powder!
GN
Tip: Not sure
where to contour and highlight? Start out sweeping a little Contouring
Powder around the hairline and at your temples, in the crease of your eye,
along the sides of your nose and under the tip, under your cheekbones, and
under your jawline. Use the Highlighting Wand on the center of the forehead,
the bridge of your nose, your browbones, and cheekbones. Then blend!
 If you're looking to neutralize
and brighten uneven skin tones, hide dark circles, and conceal
imperfections, Concealer + Eyebase is the perfect professional-grade
concealer designed just for you. It even doubles as an eye shadow base to
help color last! It's great on its own or under foundation and contains three
harmonizing shades - a neutralizer, brightener, and concealer - that allow
you to mix a perfect match for your skin tone, just like a
pro!
Check out these products at the E. Funkhouser New York
web site.
WWW.EFUNKHOUSER.COM
|
