World renowned makeup artist, Lindsay Ebbins, national makeup director, Elizabeth Arden Spas, shows Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, how to perfectly apply her Vanilla Eye Shadow during a makeover at the Red Door Spa at the Mystic Marriott, Groton.

by Christopher Annino
photos by Wesley Wollschlager

National make-up director for Elizabeth Arden Spas, and celebrity make-up artist Lindsay Ebbin worked hard for what he became today. Part of his young life he was brought up in Bermuda where he began modeling at a young age. During his modeling career,  he was sent to New York City to live with his brother.

The culture of New York inspired Lindsay to pursue a career in hair and make up. He began his dream as a shampoo boy in Canada. With his drive and vision, he managed to own several salons by 24 years of age. From there he was hunted down by Elizabeth Arden to become the General Manager for the flagship in Canada. By fine tuning his skills and learning how to view a face like a sculptor, he became known worldwide for celebrity makeovers. The 2009 Presidential Inauguration, “America’s Next Top Model,” Fashion Week in New York are just a few highlights in his career. Some of his favorite models to work with are Alec Wek and Kim Alexis.

The Resident’s very own Alexis Ann had the honor to have Lindsay give her a makeover during one of his visits to Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at the Mystic Marriott in Groton.

First Lindsay prepped Alexis’s face and applied Prevage skin care to open the skins pours. After that he applied a custom color foundation. With advanced techniques, a computer analysis of a perfect foundation for Alexis’s face was created at the spa. He finished up with Mineral Powder # 4, Vanilla Eye Shadow, Pine Eyeliner and Perfect Tulip Lipstick.

(l-r) Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, was pampered at the Red Door Spa at the Mystic Marriott, Groton, by Lisa Shadle, hairdresser, and Patti Stiff, nail tech.

Before Alexis left to get her nails and hair finished,  Lindsay said, “I enjoy coming to Mystic because people are open to give us ideas as to what we can improve on. Mystic is one of the best places for makeovers, because women are willing to change.”
At the end of the day Alexis sparkled with delight at her new look thanks to world famous make-up artist Lindsay Ebbin and spa employees Lisa Shadle and Patti Stiff.

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