So, I washed off my Dior purple limited edition and put on this AMCHOOR! I'm loving it!!! It's almost like a lemon kind of yellow. And it goes on very opaque, takes only two coats to get the color you want
June b Xu | JBX STUDIO | T:832-713-8892 | E-mail: june@junebxu.com
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Review Nail Polish by NARS
I have been very obsessed with color yellow lately and saw this beautiful nail lacquer from NARS when I passed by the counter today.
So, I washed off my Dior purple limited edition and put on this AMCHOOR! I'm loving it!!! It's almost like a lemon kind of yellow. And it goes on very opaque, takes only two coats to get the color you want
So, I washed off my Dior purple limited edition and put on this AMCHOOR! I'm loving it!!! It's almost like a lemon kind of yellow. And it goes on very opaque, takes only two coats to get the color you want
Monday, April 30, 2012
Q&A for JBX Studio
1. What kind of makeup products do you use? Do you use MAC?
This is the most common question we received. We do use some of the MAC products. However, June believes that as a makeup artist, she should not be limited using only one brand of products. In JBX Studio, we use products from PREMIUM cosmetic lines include: Cle De Peau, Dior, MAC, Artistry, Clarins...and etc.
2. Do you use airbrush? And do you recommend using airbrush on my wedding day?
We do provide airbrush makeup services. Airbrush makeup and application provides a flawless canvas for makeup artists to work on and it is a common application in commercial/editorial makeup. Does everyone need airbrush? It depends on your preference. Some people might find it a little more made up and wanted
more a natural look. Some people find it awesome even in person.
June always provide options to our brides with traditional makeup and airbrush. In JBX Studio, all artists are highly trained to apply traditional makeup and we are confident that our traditional application are as good as the airbrush application. All of the pictures you see from our portfolio video have traditional application so far. They are flawless and natrual. Whether using airbrush or traditional makeup really depends on your preference. June believes that airbrush does create a more precise image or higher definition for photos while the traditional makeup would look more natural and like a second skin through our eyes. The best way to tell is by trying out both methods and see which you like the best.
(Pictures below are accomplished by traditional makeup application with HD makeup. )
In addition, JBX Studio stands on high quality. Many of June's makeup works have been published in the U.S. and in China (see credits). She strives to improve her works and leads her associate makeup artists to do the same by example. To better her craftmanship, she went to Hong Kong and took classes under a renown celebrity makeup artist in Hong Kong. Thus, our works are recommended by many established photographers and event planners, i.e. Blessed Events, Dulce Life Photography, Platinum Water Photography, SPIA, Michael Bou-Nacklie, and etc.
4. What's the difference between editorial makeup and special event makeup?
Nowadays, the digital cameras are very advanced and it can pick up all the details. Thus, HD makeup and application became more crutial. The goal for photoshoot makeup is to create more definition for our faces as the camera can basically pick up everything. Thus, the makeup products and technique we apply for photo shoots do differ from a "daily" makeup, i.e. special occassions. In JBX Studio, we offer both HD traditional makeup and HD Airbrush Makeup for our clients, in which June believed will provide more options. In June's opinion, HD traditional makeup provides a more subtle and natural finish and more suitable for wedding days. However, HD Airbrush makeup provides a more photo-perfect finish and some customers would also like that effect for both engagement photo shoots and wedding day.
5. Why Should I hire a professional makeup artist to do makeup for me rather than going to the mall?
Going to the malls does provide you a more economical way of makeup application and sometimes, artists working in the cosmetic department can provide you with good results too. However, they are trained to mainly use their own products and sometimes it would limit the range of work that an artist can produce. In addition, there is no one cosmetic line that provides everything you need for photography purposes. These cosmetic lines provide products on a daily use basis and they don't always have a full range of products. Thus, June trained all of her makeup artists with excellent products knowledge so that they can provide high quality results under different circumstances. And she believes that a good makeup artists should not and would not be limited to certain line of products. They should have a wide range of product knowledge to facilitate them in creating all sorts of makeup works.
Further more, a professional makeup artists/hair stylist has the ability to discuss and advise you the style of makeup and hair that would go with your preference and your outfits. That's why trial run is so important, because no one bride would want to spend four hours on their wedding day to change makeup looks and hair styles. In that sense, a professional makeup artists/hair stylists would be able to offer a CUSTOMIZED service to you on your special day.
At last, most professional makeup artists/hair stylists would travel to wedding site to do makeup and hair. And they are very experienced with the procedure of weddings so that they can quickly deliver their services to you. It is a great One-Stop-Shop for the brides, which would save you money and time.
This is the most common question we received. We do use some of the MAC products. However, June believes that as a makeup artist, she should not be limited using only one brand of products. In JBX Studio, we use products from PREMIUM cosmetic lines include: Cle De Peau, Dior, MAC, Artistry, Clarins...and etc.
2. Do you use airbrush? And do you recommend using airbrush on my wedding day?
We do provide airbrush makeup services. Airbrush makeup and application provides a flawless canvas for makeup artists to work on and it is a common application in commercial/editorial makeup. Does everyone need airbrush? It depends on your preference. Some people might find it a little more made up and wanted
more a natural look. Some people find it awesome even in person.
June always provide options to our brides with traditional makeup and airbrush. In JBX Studio, all artists are highly trained to apply traditional makeup and we are confident that our traditional application are as good as the airbrush application. All of the pictures you see from our portfolio video have traditional application so far. They are flawless and natrual. Whether using airbrush or traditional makeup really depends on your preference. June believes that airbrush does create a more precise image or higher definition for photos while the traditional makeup would look more natural and like a second skin through our eyes. The best way to tell is by trying out both methods and see which you like the best.
(Pictures below are accomplished by traditional makeup application with HD makeup. )
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3. What makes JBX Studio special?
Our makeup artists and hair stylists are highly trained. In JBX Studio, you will receive professional consultation on makeup, hair style, skin care analysis for your upcoming project. We have done many photo shoots and weddings in the past. We understand your needs and provide you services and advices best to our knowledge.
In addition, JBX Studio stands on high quality. Many of June's makeup works have been published in the U.S. and in China (see credits). She strives to improve her works and leads her associate makeup artists to do the same by example. To better her craftmanship, she went to Hong Kong and took classes under a renown celebrity makeup artist in Hong Kong. Thus, our works are recommended by many established photographers and event planners, i.e. Blessed Events, Dulce Life Photography, Platinum Water Photography, SPIA, Michael Bou-Nacklie, and etc.
4. What's the difference between editorial makeup and special event makeup?
Nowadays, the digital cameras are very advanced and it can pick up all the details. Thus, HD makeup and application became more crutial. The goal for photoshoot makeup is to create more definition for our faces as the camera can basically pick up everything. Thus, the makeup products and technique we apply for photo shoots do differ from a "daily" makeup, i.e. special occassions. In JBX Studio, we offer both HD traditional makeup and HD Airbrush Makeup for our clients, in which June believed will provide more options. In June's opinion, HD traditional makeup provides a more subtle and natural finish and more suitable for wedding days. However, HD Airbrush makeup provides a more photo-perfect finish and some customers would also like that effect for both engagement photo shoots and wedding day.
5. Why Should I hire a professional makeup artist to do makeup for me rather than going to the mall?
Going to the malls does provide you a more economical way of makeup application and sometimes, artists working in the cosmetic department can provide you with good results too. However, they are trained to mainly use their own products and sometimes it would limit the range of work that an artist can produce. In addition, there is no one cosmetic line that provides everything you need for photography purposes. These cosmetic lines provide products on a daily use basis and they don't always have a full range of products. Thus, June trained all of her makeup artists with excellent products knowledge so that they can provide high quality results under different circumstances. And she believes that a good makeup artists should not and would not be limited to certain line of products. They should have a wide range of product knowledge to facilitate them in creating all sorts of makeup works.
Further more, a professional makeup artists/hair stylist has the ability to discuss and advise you the style of makeup and hair that would go with your preference and your outfits. That's why trial run is so important, because no one bride would want to spend four hours on their wedding day to change makeup looks and hair styles. In that sense, a professional makeup artists/hair stylists would be able to offer a CUSTOMIZED service to you on your special day.
At last, most professional makeup artists/hair stylists would travel to wedding site to do makeup and hair. And they are very experienced with the procedure of weddings so that they can quickly deliver their services to you. It is a great One-Stop-Shop for the brides, which would save you money and time.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Boudoir Photography
Recently, I was contacted to do makeup and hair for a young lady for her boudoir photo shoot as her marriage anniversary gift to her husband.
Boudior is a French term for bedroom. In photography, it created a rather popular trend in many countries. Many women love to have their boudior pictures taken both for themselves as memory of their youth and womanhood and for their beloved ones as a gift for anniversary, valentine's day, and etc.
I love doing makeup and hair for boudior photography. Our job in boudoir photography is to create more defined features and reflects one's true personality and femininity. Thus, makeup and hair can either go natural or glam, depends on your personal preferences. Of course, your outfits would play an important role as well. Like I always ask my clients: "Are you a fun girl or a good girl?" From there, I would determine how glam you want to look and color scheme that I can play with as well.
Many girls are shy away from boudoir because in the back of their mind, it is sexy or revealing. However, my personal opinion is that it really depends on the right professional team to deliver the most feminine side of you. There are many photography techniques and styles in boudoir that don't always reveal the body yet implying this is a boudoir session. In addition, human body is beautiful and it really depends on the artists' interpretation to enhance this beauty. Thus, it is essential to community thoroughly with your photographer and makeup artist of what your expectation would be.
During the process, we discussed hair style and makeup looks according to one's outfits and personality.
She has a beautiful personality, sweet and reserved yet independent. I love working with her! For her overall style, she expressed that she wanted something soft looking and not too glam. I reviewed her outfits and also advised her that we can certainly make it happen. We decided that we will go with soft waves for her hair and we will leave it down as she would like it more romantic and "boudior" like. And she can pin her flower on the side or to play with her hair during the shoot.
Because she only wears makeup occasionally and like a more natural style, I suggested to use earthy tone on her makeup to give her a fresh and natural look with more defined features for editorial purposes. The final product turns out great! She loved how she looked and felt beautiful!
Please note, this HD makeup application is achieved without AIRBRUSH, although we do offer AIRBRUSH makeup application. In photography, traditional HD application provides more options for the model and makeup artist because it allows you to make changes to the look, whether it will be more energetic or more elegant.
Boudior is a French term for bedroom. In photography, it created a rather popular trend in many countries. Many women love to have their boudior pictures taken both for themselves as memory of their youth and womanhood and for their beloved ones as a gift for anniversary, valentine's day, and etc.
I love doing makeup and hair for boudior photography. Our job in boudoir photography is to create more defined features and reflects one's true personality and femininity. Thus, makeup and hair can either go natural or glam, depends on your personal preferences. Of course, your outfits would play an important role as well. Like I always ask my clients: "Are you a fun girl or a good girl?" From there, I would determine how glam you want to look and color scheme that I can play with as well.
Many girls are shy away from boudoir because in the back of their mind, it is sexy or revealing. However, my personal opinion is that it really depends on the right professional team to deliver the most feminine side of you. There are many photography techniques and styles in boudoir that don't always reveal the body yet implying this is a boudoir session. In addition, human body is beautiful and it really depends on the artists' interpretation to enhance this beauty. Thus, it is essential to community thoroughly with your photographer and makeup artist of what your expectation would be.
During the process, we discussed hair style and makeup looks according to one's outfits and personality.
She has a beautiful personality, sweet and reserved yet independent. I love working with her! For her overall style, she expressed that she wanted something soft looking and not too glam. I reviewed her outfits and also advised her that we can certainly make it happen. We decided that we will go with soft waves for her hair and we will leave it down as she would like it more romantic and "boudior" like. And she can pin her flower on the side or to play with her hair during the shoot.
Please note, this HD makeup application is achieved without AIRBRUSH, although we do offer AIRBRUSH makeup application. In photography, traditional HD application provides more options for the model and makeup artist because it allows you to make changes to the look, whether it will be more energetic or more elegant.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
JBX Studio is going international!!!
This March marks a significant milestone for JBX Studio! We are going international!!!! We have entered a contest in a Chinese national magazine, Studio Today and being selected to be published on the magazine as one of the winners.
This is a HUGE recognition to our efforts and I truly truly feel very proud of this production!!
Thanks to everyone for all the supports!!!
This is a HUGE recognition to our efforts and I truly truly feel very proud of this production!!
Thanks to everyone for all the supports!!!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
完美無瑕底妆的秘密：喝飽水而健康的皮膚
最近，筆者皮膚嚴重缺水，可能是因為天氣的關係，也可能是換了某品牌的晚霜，油分多而不補水，肌膚又脫屑，又有小細紋。 最糟糕的是粉都浮在上面，根本不能跟皮膚吻合。这是我最最最最最不能接受的事情！！！！ 毛细孔里面都是粉底，看都觉得难受。
後來，我把粉底和Clarins的Beauty Flash Balm混合了使用。 情况的确有改善，粉底果然变贴服了。 可是这个治标不治本。 最终解决解决问题还是得从皮肤着手。
我就把晚霜和日霜全換成了比較親水性的。 就是說，質地比較容易被皮膚吸收，能從霜狀立馬轉變成水狀的。这是我最喜欢的乳霜， 既不油腻又保湿。 20岁到30岁的姐妹们，护肤的重点是保湿！ 水分充足了， 皮肤自然水嫩，妆容比较持久而贴服。
再然后就是去角质。角质层是肌肤暗淡，小细纹出现的源泉。 当角质层堆积太多时，皮肤对保养品的吸收会减弱，而厚厚的角质层会让皮肤的对光的折射减弱而导致暗淡。 所以，定期去角质是必须的。 干性到中性皮肤是一个星期一到两次， 而油性和混合性的可以是一个星期两到三次。
我的習慣是去完角質就用保濕面膜。 我喜歡用的角質面膜是泥狀的（Clarins或者Artistry），敷上大概10到15分鐘就用水沖掉。 再拍上補水的保濕精華加晚霜。 整個護理就完成了。 注意保濕精華一定要買有玻尿酸的。 玻尿酸是補水的最強成分，當皮膚喝飽水以後，細胞都會膨脹，小細紋就會不見了。 20歲到30歲的女生，我一般都建議加強補水精華，以防止小細紋和皮膚下垂的出現。
後來，我把粉底和Clarins的Beauty Flash Balm混合了使用。 情况的确有改善，粉底果然变贴服了。 可是这个治标不治本。 最终解决解决问题还是得从皮肤着手。
我就把晚霜和日霜全換成了比較親水性的。 就是說，質地比較容易被皮膚吸收，能從霜狀立馬轉變成水狀的。这是我最喜欢的乳霜， 既不油腻又保湿。 20岁到30岁的姐妹们，护肤的重点是保湿！ 水分充足了， 皮肤自然水嫩，妆容比较持久而贴服。
再然后就是去角质。角质层是肌肤暗淡，小细纹出现的源泉。 当角质层堆积太多时，皮肤对保养品的吸收会减弱，而厚厚的角质层会让皮肤的对光的折射减弱而导致暗淡。 所以，定期去角质是必须的。 干性到中性皮肤是一个星期一到两次， 而油性和混合性的可以是一个星期两到三次。
我的習慣是去完角質就用保濕面膜。 我喜歡用的角質面膜是泥狀的（Clarins或者Artistry），敷上大概10到15分鐘就用水沖掉。 再拍上補水的保濕精華加晚霜。 整個護理就完成了。 注意保濕精華一定要買有玻尿酸的。 玻尿酸是補水的最強成分，當皮膚喝飽水以後，細胞都會膨脹，小細紋就會不見了。 20歲到30歲的女生，我一般都建議加強補水精華，以防止小細紋和皮膚下垂的出現。
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Cle de Peau Product reviews
Hi all,
June is taking a much needed break today and I'm filling in. Mostly because I've got some AMAZING products to share! My lovely Shifu (that's chinese for "Master" as in, a teacher.) was awesome enough to hook me up with some terrific, decent sized samples. I've tried them out and am here to say they are worth the splurge! So let's get started.
Cle de Peau
Gentle Cleansing Foam
I think I may have found a new cleanser. I have used Purity by Philosophy for a few years now. A sample of this product was given to me by a friend and I cannot say enough great things about it! My skin feels incredible after using this product and it gets rid of all leftover traces of makeup, to include eye makeup. (Other products usually leave traces of mascara and create the dreaded "raccoon eye" look for me.) This cleanser has a nice, creamy texture, foams up wonderfully and has a light, pleasant smell. A small amount goes a very long way, too. The only downfall is the price point, but definitely worth every penny.
Cle de Peau
Brightening Serum Supreme
Miracle in a bottle! I've been using this serum for a few nights now, and noticed an immediate difference in my skin. I have hyper pigmentation courtesy of chemotherapy and have struggled to brighten up my face since it developed. This serum has renewed my confidence and given me back my beautiful pre-chemo skin. Even my boyfriend noticed the difference!
I use this product at night as this is when the skin renews itself from the craziness of the day. It is light, glides on nicely and does not have a strong scent. This has become a Holy Grail item for me and is worth the higher price point. It will be a luxury splurge for me, but I’m perfectly fine with that if it continues to make my face look this youthful and clear. I wish I would have known about this product when I was dealing with the big C and I will be spreading the word to other cancer warriors. I want to personally thank Cle de Peau for this product. Incredible!
I use this product at night as this is when the skin renews itself from the craziness of the day. It is light, glides on nicely and does not have a strong scent. This has become a Holy Grail item for me and is worth the higher price point. It will be a luxury splurge for me, but I’m perfectly fine with that if it continues to make my face look this youthful and clear. I wish I would have known about this product when I was dealing with the big C and I will be spreading the word to other cancer warriors. I want to personally thank Cle de Peau for this product. Incredible!
Cle de Peau
La Creme
WOW!!!
I've been using samples of this product for just three nights now and I can not believe the difference in my skin! I generally have oily skin with few blemishes and larger pores around the nose. After using the creme, my cheeks are softer,my pores look smaller and my skin is incredibly clear! I use this in combination with the brightening serum and the foaming cleanser. These products are little miracles in a bottle. The cream can feel a bit heavy, but that's okay as most night creams are. I just wish I could afford to KEEP using this cream. At $525 for a one ounce jar, it is definitely not something I can use regularly.
I've been using samples of this product for just three nights now and I can not believe the difference in my skin! I generally have oily skin with few blemishes and larger pores around the nose. After using the creme, my cheeks are softer,my pores look smaller and my skin is incredibly clear! I use this in combination with the brightening serum and the foaming cleanser. These products are little miracles in a bottle. The cream can feel a bit heavy, but that's okay as most night creams are. I just wish I could afford to KEEP using this cream. At $525 for a one ounce jar, it is definitely not something I can use regularly.
WOW!!!
I've been using samples of this product for just three nights now and I can not believe the difference in my skin! I generally have oily skin with few blemishes and larger pores around the nose. After using the creme, my cheeks are softer,my pores look smaller and my skin is incredibly clear! I use this in combination with the brightening serum and the foaming cleanser. These products are little miracles in a bottle. The cream can feel a bit heavy, but that's okay as most night creams are. I just wish I could afford to KEEP using this cream. At $525 for a one ounce jar, it is definitely not something I can use regularly.
I've been using samples of this product for just three nights now and I can not believe the difference in my skin! I generally have oily skin with few blemishes and larger pores around the nose. After using the creme, my cheeks are softer,my pores look smaller and my skin is incredibly clear! I use this in combination with the brightening serum and the foaming cleanser. These products are little miracles in a bottle. The cream can feel a bit heavy, but that's okay as most night creams are. I just wish I could afford to KEEP using this cream. At $525 for a one ounce jar, it is definitely not something I can use regularly.
So there you have it. Three amazing products that will bathe your skin in luxury and replenish it after a long, hard day. These items are absolutely worth the splurge if your pocketbook can handle it.
Be beautiful!
Jessica
Friday, February 24, 2012
Product Review: Diorshow New Look Mascara
As you all know, I started with Dior and still in love with lots of their products, esp the makeups. In spring 2012, Dior has come up a new mascara: Diorshow New Look Mascara. Being very different from its Diorshow Mascara that has got this big brush, they have invented a nano-bristle brush that suitable just for short lashes. It has got a special formula that strengthen and multiply the lashes that creates ultimate volume.
I personally tried it and it curls up my straigh lashes and it does make my Asian thin lashes look fuller. On top of that, it does not smudge!!! Yes, I have to confess that most mascara, waterproof or not will smudge on me, this one does not!!! I am incredibly happy with it!!!!
I personally tried it and it curls up my straigh lashes and it does make my Asian thin lashes look fuller. On top of that, it does not smudge!!! Yes, I have to confess that most mascara, waterproof or not will smudge on me, this one does not!!! I am incredibly happy with it!!!!
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