25FebBlog, Chris Scott, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care

Hat Coat Gloves Umbrella

Sounds like a winter checklist before leaving the house. Not anymore.

**With heightened awareness of sun damage and dwindling ozone, climate protection needs to be daily.**

Rain or shine, our skin is not fine.

Accumulative effects of solar exposure speed up both the appearance of aging skin and quantifiably more skin cancer.

Rethinking how we expose ourselves to the sun is the answer.

We can’t avoid the sun. We can prepare for the sun.

With the slightest change in routine, we can slow down the appearance of aging skin and the risk of skin cancer.

Here is a short list of recommended changes to swap out in your existing daily routine with UV wearable protection.

Hats:

If you already wear hats, great.
If they are not uv hats, swap out.
If you don’t wear hats, jump to the front of the line and get a UV hat.
Don’t like what hats do to your hair, consider a UV scarf to use when needed.

Coat(ing)

UV apparel has come a long way.
It is breathable, fashionable, and sometimes cooler than other fabrics.
Shirts, blouses, dresses, pants, wraps, robes come in UV fabrics.

Gloves

If you drive a car, your hands and arms will appear to age faster.
Even short drives in the sun maintain constant solar exposure to your skin.
Think of gloves as safety belts for your skin.
For better protection, consider UV sleeves for your arms.

Umbrella

Game changer for sun protection by blocking the sun before it reaches you.
Compact sizes make it easy to carry with you.
Make sure your umbrella is made with UV fabric.
Obviously good to have if it starts to rain.

Now (meaning moving into spring then summer) is the best time to invest in fashionable and wearable UV protection.

Looking forward to sunny days!

Warmly,
Chris from Makeup Gourmet
25th of February, 2025

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Chris Scott’s series of how-to video tutorials based on his #1 international bestseller

Face with a Heart Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

Want to know more?

Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

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CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice Presidents Al Gore & Kamala Harris, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. Creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. A leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades. Designed the course and taught Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure everyone has access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare made in the USA. Chris is the author of the International #1 Amazon Bestseller FACE WITH A HEART: MASTERING AUTHENTIC BEAUTY MAKEUP (2014), the COSMETIC COUNTER SURVIVAL GUIDE: HOW TO BUY THE RIGHT SKINCARE AND MAKEUP (2003), and HOW A MAKEUP ARTIST BECOMES A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.

‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS

12FebBlog, Chris Scott, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care

Gumbo Is Love. Share!

Have you ever had a mouthful of delicious gumbo? No two are alike.

This Saturday, Feb 15th 2025 there are 14 gumbo’s waiting to meet you.

Do yourself a favor and come to the 2nd Annual Hey Auntie Gumbo Contest.

Your very own Makeup Gourmet qualified again this year for the contest.

Like last year, my gumbo is inspired from New Orleans Jazz Fest.

This year, my gumbo is an ode to one of the most popular foods at Jazz Fest, the Cochon de Lait Po-Boy. Fingers crossed, I turn this concept into a delicious gumbo.

This year’s contest is being held at the historic Bayview Opera House

Hey, Auntie! Gumbo Cooking Contest 2025

Sat, Feb 15, 1pm – 4pm PST

It will be fantastic to see you there!

Warmly,
Chris from Makeup Gourmet
12th of February, 2025

Chris Scott’s series of how-to video tutorials based on his #1 international bestseller

Face with a Heart Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

Want to know more?

Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

is available on Amazon now.

‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS

02DecBlog, Chris Scott, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care

How Our Skin Works And How Skincare Works With It

Some of us have skin that is genetically predisposed to aging gently and some of us have to work harder at it. Men and women both need to take care of their skin not only for appearance but for overall health.

Start the new year with a fresh approach to skincare that embraces the changing needs of aging skin. In this insightful session, you’ll discover powerful techniques for restoring vitality, smoothing fine lines, and maintaining a firm, hydrated complexion.

Also, there are great bonuses included in the video!

This webinar sponsored by:

Chris Scott and Makeup Gourmet are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Lumena Financial Strategies.

Wishing everyone a joyously grateful holiday seson.

Warmly,
Chris from Makeup Gourmet
15th of December, 2024

Chris Scott’s series of how-to video tutorials based on his #1 international bestseller

Face with a Heart Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

Want to know more?

Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

is available on Amazon now.

‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS

29AugBlog, Chris Scott, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care

Healthy Mature Skin

The appearance of healthy mature skin is only skin deep.

Our top layer of skin, which is an ingenious evolutionary system of constantly replicating fresh new skin cells to replace dead and shedding skin cells, is where the appearance of healthy skin lies.

Give your skin a reason to replace surface dead skin cells with fresh young skin cells, and it will.

The benefit of fresh surface skin cells is a smoother, healthier skin, both in appearance and in skin’s primary function to protect the body.

The trick is to keep water from evaporating out of the top layer of skin.

Here are 4 solutions for healthy mature skin.

Solution #1: Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid are cells that absorb up to 1,000 times their weight and size in water. They exist mostly in the joints of our body to keep joints lubricated and moist.

A topical layer of hyaluronic acid applied to our skin before moisturizer will keep the water already in our skin and retain water from your moisturizer. This is a brilliant concept for healthy looking skin.

AGE DEFYING SERUM $30

Enriched w/ Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen and Retinoids, this emollient serum hydrates the skin leaving it soft and supple, while Anti-oxidants and soy proteins help protect against environmental damage.
Size: .5 fl. oz. (15 g)

Cruelty free | Paraben free | Sulfate free | Gluten free
Recommended for: All skin types.
Made in USA

Solution #2: Exfoliation

Winter kills off surface skin cells faster. A surface of dead skin cells leaves the skin appearing ashy.

To avoid this, gently exfoliate weekly to remove the surface dead skin cells and reveal the fresh and healthy looking ones underneath. Exfoliation, merely by the fact that it speeds up the shedding of dead skin cells, encourages skin to produce more healthy fresh skin cells which increase the appearance of healthy skin.

MICRO EXFOLIATING SCRUB $20

Gives skin a professional, spa-like exfoliating facial. Contains microdermabrasion scrub that safely and efficiently removes dead skin cells leaving a silky smooth texture that is ready to welcome rejuvenating new skin cells.
Size: 3.0 fl. oz. (85 ml)

Cruelty free | Paraben free | Sulfate free | Gluten free
Recommended for: All skin types.
Made in USA

Solution #3: Glycolic Acid

Alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid work by removing the top layers of dead skin cells. Glycolic acid also seems to help reverse sun damage to the skin.

Apart from dissolving dead skin cells, glycolic acid also flattens the skin’s surface, leaves it feeling even and makes wrinkles less noticeable.

Glycolic Recharge Night Cream $29

This luxurious, oil-free crème helps exfoliate dead skin cells while you sleep.It helps remove signs of aging, dryness and uneven skin tone. Besides facial skin, this cream is ideal for hydrating and repairing the décolleté area. Always use SPF 50 over cream when using on the neck during the day.
Glycolic Content: 4.31%
Size: 1 oz. (28.35 g)
Cruelty free | Paraben Free | Sulfate free | Gluten Free
Recommended for: All skin types.
Made in USA

Bonus Solution: Mist

A simple spritz of water will refresh the appearance of surface dry skin. Unfortunately as it evaporates it takes moisture from your skin with it, making skin even drier than before.

A mist packed with humectants (moisture seeking natural extracts) not only refreshes skin, it attracts and holds onto moisture. This keeps surface skin more hydrated, can be used anytime, even over makeup, and promotes an essential oil sense of wellbeing.

ROSEWATER CUCUMBER BALANCING MIST $18

A refreshing mist with natural extracts that soothe and soften the skin. Instantly rehydrates and refreshes all skin types and aids in restoring tone and elasticity as well as setting makeup. Use throughout the day as needed.
Size: 4 fl. oz. (118 ml)

Cruelty free | Paraben free | Sulfate free | Gluten free
Recommended for: All skin types
Made in USA

Healthy Mature Skin Bundle

Separately = $97

20% off bundle = $77 + Free S/H

You save $20

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Healthy mature skin is quick to achieve and simple to maintain.

Here’s looking at you kid.

Warmly,
Chris Scott
29th of August, 2024

Chris Scott’s series of how-to video tutorials based on his #1 international bestseller

Face with a Heart Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

Want to know more?

Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

is available on Amazon now.

‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS

20JunBlog, book, Chris Scott, Correctors, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care, tutorials

Summer Solstice Is Here

With the Summer Solstice comes the highest UV index.

Using a lightweight tinted moisturizer with full-spectrum SPF is perfect for summer skin.

You get both additional protection beyond your normal skincare routine, and, a flattering light-reflective skin for the summer.

A zoom makeup lesson client just wrote to me after receiving their order saying:

“I love the tinted moisturizer. and lipstick color! The tinted moisturizer feels so light.“

Unprotected skin, now more than ever, is risky to your health.

Why not look grand and be protected at the same time?

$2 off Tinted Moisturizer now thru end of June 2024

Wishing everyone a joyous summer full of adventure.

Warmly,
Chris Scott
20th of June, 2024

Chris Scott’s series of how-to video tutorials based on his #1 international bestseller

Face with a Heart Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

Want to know more?

Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

is available on Amazon now.

CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. He has had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice Presidents Al Gore & Kamala Harris, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. Creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. A leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades. Designed the course and taught Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure everyone has access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare made in the USA. Chris is the author of the International #1 Amazon Bestseller FACE WITH A HEART: MASTERING AUTHENTIC BEAUTY MAKEUP (2014), the COSMETIC COUNTER SURVIVAL GUIDE: HOW TO BUY THE RIGHT SKINCARE AND MAKEUP (2003), and HOW A MAKEUP ARTIST BECOMES A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.

‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS

05JunBlog, book, Chris Scott, Correctors, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care, tutorials

Pride Month Is Here

Pride Celebrates the dynamic human condition in all its past, current and future manifestations.

At Makeup Gourmet, we celebrate the positive in everyone.

Makeup Gourmet has been offering unbiased makeup services since 2003.

When SF mayor Gavin Newsom first opened the doors for same-sex marriage, Makeup Gourmet responded.

Free Makeup At Gay Weddings
If you’re in a hurry to your same-sex nuptials and don’t have time to get pretty, San Francisco’s own Makeup Gourmet — aka Chris Scott — will be camped outside City Hall on June 23, brushes in hand, to offer free make-up service. See, not everybody is out to make a buck on the gay wedding boom expected here.    Why is he doing it? Because The Gourmet wants to contribute something in his small way to the good of the cause. Give back. Didn’t your English teacher always say write what you know? In this case, it’s blush what you know. The Gourmet is looking for some celebrity face to powder, too. He’s emailed Ellen DeGeneres and Portia DeRossi, offering to paint them pretty, too, but no luck yet for the newly engaged celebs. Maybe George Takei or some of the other Trekkie has-beens will need a touch-up.

Posted By: Joe Garofoli
Senior Political Writer SF Chronicle
Publication date: 6/5/2008 SF GATE

In Makeup Gourmet’s own small way, we have helped members of the LGBTQ+ community feel more like themselves.

To that end, we are celebrating by knocking 50% off all our M2F makeup applications and lessons during Pride month 2024.
Extended thru July 14

Purchases valid now and after Pride month.

MALE TO FEMALE TRANSFORMATION MAKEUP APPLICATION: was $150, NOW $75

MALE TO FEMALE TRANSFORMATION HANDS-ON MAKEUP LESSONS was $200, NOW $100

Pride month’s calendar is already brimming with events. Hopefully you have time to treat yourself.

Here is a good place for what is happening this month. https://sf.funcheap.com/category/event/event-types/holidays/pride-holidays/

My Pride sentiment is to celebrate who you are, and let others celebrate who they are.

Seems simple and fair that as humans we do our best, and not hurt anyone or anything in the process.

Warmly,
Chris Scott
5th of June, 2024

Chris Scott’s series of how-to video tutorials based on his #1 international bestseller

Face with a Heart Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

Want to know more?

Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

is available on Amazon now.

‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS

03JunBlog, book, Chris Scott, Correctors, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care, tutorials

Makeup Gourmet Honors Teachers And Students

Teachers & Students Get 25% Off This Summer

Having been both, Makeup Gourmet admires dedication to education.

Now through Labor Day, all full priced services and products are 25% off for teachers & students.

Use Coupon Code: SUMMER25

Take advantage of your coveted summer by treating yourself to highly reviewed products and services.

Thank you educators and educatees.

Warmly,
Chris Scott
3rd of June, 2024

Chris Scott’s series of how-to video tutorials based on his #1 international bestseller

Face with a Heart Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

Want to know more?

Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup

is available on Amazon now.

‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS

07DecBlog, book, Chris Scott, Correctors, Gift Cards, Lessons, makeup, Makeup Gourmet, News, Skin Care, tutorials

Making Merry Webinar Invitation

December 13th, 2023 @ 4pm PST. 1 hour.

Get ready for appetizers and cocktails that’ll start your holiday dinner into a festive feast. We’re putting the “ha-ha” in holiday with games you can play at the dinner table. Join us, where the only thing better than the food is the laughter – because who said cooking can’t be the main course and merriment the dessert? Let the hilarity commence!

RSVP

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