April 27, 2005

A Clean Break

Makeup Bag Spring Cleaning

Since the dawn of our makeup-buying years, most of us have accumulated enough sticks, wands, and brushes to recreate Guernica. The buzz of new cosmetics can be tough to resist, so our vanity drawers brim with pencils and tubes long forgotten.

In steps Rachel Bezanson — makeup artist, product junkie, and all-around beauty guru. Bring her the makeup you use, forgot how to use, or never even tried to use and in 90 minutes she’ll discuss each shadow, blush, concealer, or liner with you, helping you decide what works, what doesn’t, and what to use differently. And if you’re missing something essential, you can buy it from her.

Consider it part of spring cleaning. A clean slate. A palette wiped clean.

And almost as much fun as filling it up again.

Rachel’s Makeup & Eyebrow Studio, 176 Newbury Street, between Dartmouth and Exeter Streets, Back Bay (617-424-0153 or rachelsmakeupstudio.com).