Eishia Brightwell is a model, accessories designer, budding image consultant, and proud mother. Signed to top agency, IMG models, Eishia can be seen in commercials and advertisements for Target, Macy’s, Carol’s Daughter, Express, Bumble & Bumble, JC Penny, Kohl’s, Ann Taylor, Old Navy, Chrysler, Cabi, and many more. She has been featured on the covers of Complex and Soccerbabes magazines. In her free time, Eishia dabbles into creative directing on fashion projects with her friends, and she will soon be launching her accessories line featuring one of a kind handmade pieces inspired by her travels and love of timeless items. Read on to learn what products have made it into Eishia’s Ultimate Beauty Arsenal and get great tips on how to utilize them in your routine as well.
Hair: I recently switched up my hair routine as I found out that when you have fine curly hair, you should shampoo often, going very light on the conditioner--which is the complete opposite of what I had been doing. Now my routine consists of shampooing every other day if, possible, using Carol's Daughter sulfate free shampoo. The conditioning depends on what look I'm going for: if I want curly curls I really like Bumble & Bumble curl conscious conditioner; if I'm going to straighten my hair, I use Sally Hershberger volumizing conditioner; when I want to deep condition I really like Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition 3-minute Undo (this conditioner is amazing for dry hair. I even use it sometimes as a leave-in conditioner for my daughter); and when I want serious conditioning I use Carol’s Daughter Monoi repairing mask (I love this mask! I use this on my hair type and my daughter’s and I let it stay on while I'm cleaning and doing things around the house); for soft, air dried waves I like Herbal Essence coconut conditioner.
After conditioning, I always do a final rinse with very cold water, as it helps the hair shine and locks the strands to disguise any split ends. I wring out as much water as possible, and then dry it with a tee shirt--NEVER A TOWEL, as they make hair frizzy! As a leave-in, I swear by Oribe Volumista Mist for Volume, because I have fine hair, and because it’s also a heat protectant, which is really important if you’re going to use heat for styling. I usually don't use finishing products because too many products weigh my hair down. For my daughter, who has tight curls that tend to get very dry, I love Carol’s Daughter conditioner and Moroccanoil.
Makeup: On most days I do minimal make-up with Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage concealer #4, and Guerlain Terracotta tan booster in 01 light as a bronzer. My all time favorite and everyday blush is Nars ‘Taj Mahal’. I have so many blushes and I never use anything but this, unless I'm working of course.
I always curl my lashes because they are very straight so my eyelash curler is something I can't go without. I like Shu Uemura the best. I have tried every mascara under the sun and I have finally found one that takes the top spot: Covergirl Lash Blast Volume (in the orange tube). I use waterproof because I have such straight lashes that the curl falls but with waterproof mascara they hold curl all day long. I have found one other mascara that runs a close second and that's YSL's Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Babydoll.
On days that I wear liner I use Make Up For Ever's kohl pencil 1K, which is the blackest black, or Tom Ford Eye Defining Pencil in 02 onyx. On my lips I love C.O.Bigelow Mentha Supreme 2X Lip Balm, it has great shine, is not sticky at all and the peppermint in it is very refreshing. I also like Christian Dior Crème de Rose--it's very conditioning and has a rose scent.
If I'm really getting glammed up for a night out with the girls or a fancy dinner then I'll do a little more. I start with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer with SPF 20, and use Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #3 together. For the eyes I'm obsessed with Tom Ford's Eye Color Quad in 02 cognac sable. And for lips I am crazy for MAC's Lady Danger, BITE Beauty matte pencil in Pomegranate and MAC’s Siss.
Skin care: I try really hard to take great care of my skin. I have dry to normal skin so I drink a lot of water, and keep it moisturized as well as possible. I wash my face with Perricone MD Citrus Facial Wash. Now that it's winter, I use a heavier moisturizer than I do in the summer. I'm using a product named BOOMSILK that is made from 100% organic ingredients and it's AMAZING! It's made for the entire body but I mainly use it on my face because I don't want to run out. It's very very very moisturizing. For the eyes I use Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift. At night I use the same face wash and eye cream but I use the Perricone Cold Plasma moisturizer and Cold Plasma Sub-D on my jaw line, chin and neck.
Nails: My favorite polishes are KO Knock Out in Flatte Black and KoKo (a brown) and they are both matte. I also am a big fan of NYLA nail strips because I love all of the patterns and they're easy to remove when my nails have to be nude for work.
Fragrance: I have so many perfumes but I always wear the same one: Petite Cherie by Annick Goutal. It's unbelievable. I keep Tokyo Milk Dark in my purse for later in the day.
Beauty Indulgence: My beauty indulgence would have to be spa days. Like any other girl, I LOVE THE SPA!! I don't get to go as often as I used to now that I'm a single mommy but when I do, I make sure I plan it so that I can spend the entire day there, relaxing my mind body and spirit.
Hair: I recently switched up my hair routine as I found out that when you have fine curly hair, you should shampoo often, going very light on the conditioner--which is the complete opposite of what I had been doing. Now my routine consists of shampooing every other day if, possible, using Carol's Daughter sulfate free shampoo. The conditioning depends on what look I'm going for: if I want curly curls I really like Bumble & Bumble curl conscious conditioner; if I'm going to straighten my hair, I use Sally Hershberger volumizing conditioner; when I want to deep condition I really like Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition 3-minute Undo (this conditioner is amazing for dry hair. I even use it sometimes as a leave-in conditioner for my daughter); and when I want serious conditioning I use Carol’s Daughter Monoi repairing mask (I love this mask! I use this on my hair type and my daughter’s and I let it stay on while I'm cleaning and doing things around the house); for soft, air dried waves I like Herbal Essence coconut conditioner.
After conditioning, I always do a final rinse with very cold water, as it helps the hair shine and locks the strands to disguise any split ends. I wring out as much water as possible, and then dry it with a tee shirt--NEVER A TOWEL, as they make hair frizzy! As a leave-in, I swear by Oribe Volumista Mist for Volume, because I have fine hair, and because it’s also a heat protectant, which is really important if you’re going to use heat for styling. I usually don't use finishing products because too many products weigh my hair down. For my daughter, who has tight curls that tend to get very dry, I love Carol’s Daughter conditioner and Moroccanoil.
Makeup: On most days I do minimal make-up with Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage concealer #4, and Guerlain Terracotta tan booster in 01 light as a bronzer. My all time favorite and everyday blush is Nars ‘Taj Mahal’. I have so many blushes and I never use anything but this, unless I'm working of course.
I always curl my lashes because they are very straight so my eyelash curler is something I can't go without. I like Shu Uemura the best. I have tried every mascara under the sun and I have finally found one that takes the top spot: Covergirl Lash Blast Volume (in the orange tube). I use waterproof because I have such straight lashes that the curl falls but with waterproof mascara they hold curl all day long. I have found one other mascara that runs a close second and that's YSL's Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Babydoll.
On days that I wear liner I use Make Up For Ever's kohl pencil 1K, which is the blackest black, or Tom Ford Eye Defining Pencil in 02 onyx. On my lips I love C.O.Bigelow Mentha Supreme 2X Lip Balm, it has great shine, is not sticky at all and the peppermint in it is very refreshing. I also like Christian Dior Crème de Rose--it's very conditioning and has a rose scent.
If I'm really getting glammed up for a night out with the girls or a fancy dinner then I'll do a little more. I start with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer with SPF 20, and use Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #3 together. For the eyes I'm obsessed with Tom Ford's Eye Color Quad in 02 cognac sable. And for lips I am crazy for MAC's Lady Danger, BITE Beauty matte pencil in Pomegranate and MAC’s Siss.
Skin care: I try really hard to take great care of my skin. I have dry to normal skin so I drink a lot of water, and keep it moisturized as well as possible. I wash my face with Perricone MD Citrus Facial Wash. Now that it's winter, I use a heavier moisturizer than I do in the summer. I'm using a product named BOOMSILK that is made from 100% organic ingredients and it's AMAZING! It's made for the entire body but I mainly use it on my face because I don't want to run out. It's very very very moisturizing. For the eyes I use Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift. At night I use the same face wash and eye cream but I use the Perricone Cold Plasma moisturizer and Cold Plasma Sub-D on my jaw line, chin and neck.
Nails: My favorite polishes are KO Knock Out in Flatte Black and KoKo (a brown) and they are both matte. I also am a big fan of NYLA nail strips because I love all of the patterns and they're easy to remove when my nails have to be nude for work.
Fragrance: I have so many perfumes but I always wear the same one: Petite Cherie by Annick Goutal. It's unbelievable. I keep Tokyo Milk Dark in my purse for later in the day.
Beauty Indulgence: My beauty indulgence would have to be spa days. Like any other girl, I LOVE THE SPA!! I don't get to go as often as I used to now that I'm a single mommy but when I do, I make sure I plan it so that I can spend the entire day there, relaxing my mind body and spirit.