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I’m Jessica Revitte of Getting Cheeky, and This Is My Makeup Life

August 17th, 2013 by Karen 36 Comments

The jazzy Jessica Revitte of Getting Cheeky
The My Makeup Life series asks beauty biz insiders, bloggers, makeup mavens and artists to share their holy grail products, tricks, tips and favorite beauty tools. Is there anyone you would like to see featured in My Makeup Life or questions you think I should ask? Let me know here.

Name: Jessica Revitte
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Day job/current gig: Bilingual (French) Customer Service Representative
Hangouts online: gettingcheeky.com, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest
Current favorite product: Bruno Acampora Musc Eau de Parfum
Beauty inspirations: French women, history and literature (Don’t believe me? I have an Inspired By Literature series!)
One word that best describes your outlook on beauty: Classic


What makeup/beauty products can’t you live without?

I’d be lost without Giorgio Armani’s Maestro Foundation, Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner and Dior’s Rosy Glow Blush.

When did you start getting into makeup?

True story. As a small child (think five) I used a green Crayola Magic Marker to “apply shadow” to my eyelids. Needless to say my mother was not amused. Though I’ve loved makeup as long as I can remember, I didn’t fall head over heels in love with products until I studied in Paris. Painfully dangerous for my meager student’s budget.

What’s your best beauty time-saving trick?

Cut out the “paradox of choice” and keep a small selection of items at arm’s length for quick application. Being that I’m a beauty blogger I have a relatively large collection, but I only store the absolute essentials on the surface of my vanity. If I give myself too many options while I apply my makeup before work I’m easily distracted!

What’s your favorite beauty tool?

It may sound anticlimactic, but an eyebrow spoolie is everything. I have thick brows that I absolutely adore, but all too often they need to be tamed.

What’s the best beauty advice you ever received?

As a pre-teen my grandmother told me never to pluck my eyebrows. Days later I read an interview of a model in a popular teen magazine who said her grandmother had given her the same advice. The corroboration was too much to ignore, so I don’t touch them! (Hence my response above.)


What’s your skincare routine?

I’ve long made skin a priority so my skin care routine is quite lengthy. In the morning I apply a day cream (my current favorite is Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream) along with an SPF no matter the weather. At night I use the following products to remove my makeup and cleanse; Bioderma Sensibio H20, Pai Camelia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner (nightly) or Clarins Bright Plus HP Gentle Renewing Brightening Peel (once a week). I’m sorry to say that this is all augmented by yet more serums, eye creams and moisturizing balms depending on the season.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve tried in the name of beauty?

I tested Missha’s Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Hydro-Gel Mask once upon a time. The mask was great, but I couldn’t get over the fact that I had snail excretions all over my mug. (Shudders involuntarily.)

Do you have a trademark look (hair/styling/makeup)?

Despite my constant desire to experiment with new products and looks, my signature for the last ten years has been barely there base makeup, a flicked black cat-eye and blush. I let my hair do its own thing (which is usually BIG and wavy), but I often pull it back into a chignon when I can’t stand it in my face.

Are there any beauty decisions you’ve made that you look back on and ask yourself, “why?!”

As a relatively straight laced 16-year-old girl with long hair and blonde highlights I impulsively decided to cut it all off, dye it Dr. Pepper red and suddenly go for the emo look. It didn’t look horrible, if I do say so myself, but it SO wasn’t me. The instant I got home I vowed to grow out my hair (that had been down to my lower back only hours before) and cried for hours about my impulsive decision.

Where are your favorite places to shop?

Will you be mad at me if I say Paris? I did live there after all, so it seems fair. When I’m home Nordstrom is my favorite beauty destination, and I visit Anthropologie weekly … though that may have something to do with the fact that it’s right across the street from my office!

I’m Jessica Revitte of Getting Cheeky, and This Is My Makeup Life / Originally published August 17th, 2013

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  1. Julie and Ashley says

    August 17th, 2013 at 9:49 am

    What a beautiful and interesting young lady! So glad you shared this with us. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Thank you so very much for the lovely compliments!

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  2. Neeraj says

    August 17th, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Jessica is very pretty and beautiful and what an amazing article this is…very amazing. I loved all the makeup looks for them being so chic and effortless…

    Great article..would try to follow up with all these articles..Thanks for sharing..

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you for the lovely compliments, Neeraj!

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  3. Anna Merkel says

    August 17th, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Great post, just started following her on bloglovin’. I would love to know what she has on her lips in the first picture, its beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      Hi, Anna, thank you for following Getting Cheeky! I had to consult my blog to look into what I was wearing in that picture: it’s Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy.

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  4. hanna says

    August 17th, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I have to say Nordstrom is my favorite place to shop too.
    hanna recently posted … I went to Shipshewana

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:29 pm

      Hi, Hanna! There is just something about the atmosphere there that is at once soothing and also a way to get me to spend way too much money. Unfortunately we don’t have one where I’m based yet, but I think Milwaukee will finally be blessed with a Nordstrom this coming year! *happy dance*

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
      • Jenny says

        August 18th, 2013 at 1:11 pm

        Yeah, I know, so excited, right. Now if we could only get a Saks, Neimans and Bergdorfs–we’d be all set. Loved the interview–congrats! <3
        Jenny recently posted … Dior Diorshow Fusion Mono Eyeshadow in Millenium, Swatches and Review, Mystic Metallics, Fall 2013

        Reply
        • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

          August 18th, 2013 at 3:34 pm

          Haha, YES! We need to make this happen … there just aren’t enough “majors” here. Thank you so much, Jenny!

          ♥ Jessica

          Reply
          • Jenny says

            August 18th, 2013 at 4:22 pm

            I don’t think I could live without online shopping and all the wonderful SAs I know around the country, lol.
            Jenny recently posted … Giorgio Armani #30 Rose Popillia Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow, Kaleidoscope Collection, Fall 2013, Swatches and Review

  5. Gowthami says

    August 17th, 2013 at 11:21 am

    You sound amazing and wow!! Loved the post and great makeovers !!
    Gowthami recently posted … Tips & Tricks: How To Prevent Eyeliner From Smudging

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you darling. You sound amazing, too!

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  6. grlnxdor says

    August 17th, 2013 at 11:31 am

    Hi Jessica, from a fellow Wisconsinite! Love your blog!

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      On Wisconsin! Thank you for the compliment, doll.

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  7. Sunny says

    August 17th, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Haaai Jessica, fancy seeing you here! I absolutely love your brows! Wish I were born with such gorgeous thick ones!

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Fancy running into you here, Sunny! 🙂 Thank you! I’m sure my grandmother would be thrilled to know that I really took her advice to heart. I feel quite fortunate to have the brows I have.

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  8. Rae // theNotice says

    August 17th, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Holy gorgeous, Jessica! Lovely interview ♥
    Rae // theNotice recently posted … 17/08/13 Link Love: Beachy waves, OCC Icarus, & effortless Burberry nudes

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you, Rae! You know how to make a girl feel good about herself. 😉

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  9. Sarah says

    August 17th, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Jessica looks so gorgeous! 🙂
    Sarah recently posted … 4-Step Smoky Eyes in Silver Black by The Body Shop

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you, Sarah! I’m flattered.

      Reply
  10. Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says

    August 17th, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Yay, a fellow Milwaukeean! Thanks for sharing Jessica’s makeup life. 🙂
    Lisa @ Lisa Living Well recently posted … Ankle surgery and the start of healing

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      Yippee, Milwaukee! It’s always exciting to chat with fellow makeup lovers from the city I call home. 🙂

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  11. Teri says

    August 17th, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Yay Jessica, I love seeing you here! You look absolutely lovely here! ^^

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you, Teri! You’re so sweet!

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  12. Alison M says

    August 17th, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Hooray!! Jessica, you’re always a favorite of mine <3 I still need to try your black-gold eyeliner 🙂
    Alison M recently posted … How Do You Wear Coral?

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Hooray, Alison! You’re so kind: you are unquestionably a favorite of mine as well. Black Karat should definitely be next on your list, particularly with fall on the way.

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  13. Sarah S. says

    August 17th, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    Among my top favorite bloggers and girls on twitter, for sure!

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 17th, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Ahw, thank you so much Sarah!

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  14. Amanda says

    August 17th, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Gaaah. Eyebrows. The Nineties. Where were my mum and grandmother??

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 18th, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      Plucking is still tempting every now and then! For all of us.

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
  15. Chelsea says

    August 17th, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Another Francophile! I’ll have to check out your blog, I enjoyed this entry 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 18th, 2013 at 3:35 pm

      Always exciting to encounter other Francophiles and Francophones. 🙂 Can’t wait to chat with you over on Getting Cheeky.

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        August 19th, 2013 at 6:12 pm

        Absolument! Getting Cheeky is officially on my Bloglovin feed!

        Reply
  16. Lily says

    August 18th, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Your gorgeous face is mesmerizing, Jessica! Great interview 🙂
    Lily recently posted … Vintage Love: Dior Rose Brazilia Bronze Harmony Blush

    Reply
    • Jessica Getting Cheeky says

      August 18th, 2013 at 3:35 pm

      D’ahw, thank you Lily! You’re too sweet.

      ♥ Jessica

      Reply

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