You may read their blog, BeautyStyleWatch or read "about" them in your favorite beauty bibles, now LifeMinute caught up with the dynamic beauty duo; the Bender Sisters to chat about their favorite subject!
Meet Tee-See a professional model & actress for over 20 years. Her modeling career began in NYC after entering and winning Mademoiselle Magazine’s "Great Faces" contest. She has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Mademoiselle, Glamour, Rolling Stone, Red Book, Seventeen, and Ladies Home Journal. Her television appearances include "ER", "Another World", "Justine" on Showtime, and "The Today Show".
Te-see’s flair for style, beauty, and her love of helping women to feel their very best has kept her busy, and is the perfect compliment to big sister Beth.
LM: Why is beauty so important? TB: I believe that if you look good, you feel good and as you know people will always judge you on your outer appearance first. So, take what God gave you and use it in the best way you can!!! ie, great hair, great eyes, great lips, etc.
LM: How do two sisters "make it work" working together? TB: Beth and I grew up in a huge extended Middle Eastern family in New York where you had no choice but to get along and "family is everything." Now that I am older I feel so blessed to have had that kind of family foundation because you always know no matter what, someone's always got your back when life hits you with a hard one! It also gives you a self-confidence that all women need.
LM: What’s your most important beauty tip? TB: Never ever leave your house without SPF!!! I have thousands of others.
Meet Beth, a celebrity make-up artist and creator of her own beauty line; BethBenderBeauty.
Her celebrity patrons include everyone from Natalie Portman, Beyonce, and Reese Witherspoon, to name a few.
LM: Is it easy to get a celebrity look?BB: Absolutely. Usually when I am asked to do a celebrity’s makeup, or am writing about a makeup artist who has done a celebrity’s makeup for an event, I give step-by-step instructions on how to achieve the same look. Most artists will give you the exact product used, which makes it much easier for those who wish to re-create on themselves.
LM: What are some MUST haves for achieving that great celebrity glow? BB: Usually I like to start with a great moisturizer, or primer, especially if the skin is dry. My other "must haves" are fabulous black mascara.
LM: With the holidays coming up how can we achieve a quick and easy holiday glow? BB: My favorite for a quick holiday glow is DuWop's DoubleGlow 7 in Champagne. I have already gone through 2 tubs and just love this product! You can use it as a primer underneath your foundation, or to highlight your cheekbones and brow bones, which are what I usually, do. Most importantly your skin should be free of any dry patches to achieve a beautiful glow. If your skin is sensitive, the best way to remove any dry skin is to wet a washcloth with warm water, and in a circular motion go over your entire face. You can do with or without your cleanser. Follow with a moisturizer, or face serum before adding any other product.
LM: What are some must-have holiday beauty trends this season? BB: Smokey eyes will always be a big beauty trend during the holidays, which is fine with me since I love wearing them and doing them. Most of my clients usually want smoky eyes, and lashes, especially for red carpet events.
