I have been searching for new products to compliment my new location and in my journeys I have come across some great MUST HAVES for your makeup bags!
Mascara - COVER GIRL - Lash Blast (best new mascara by far! and it keeps popping up in the celebrity m/u bags I am working with too!)
Lip gloss: LOREAL 6 hour infallible gloss - this really lasts until lunch! YOU will be amazed!
Longer Lashes: Extensions or lash primer! This works great by coating the natural lashes so when followed with mascara you are thicker and longer. Lash fibers are great also. Just remember to apply a coat of mascara FIRST and follow with fibers not at base but from 1/2 up last to tip. Then coat with second wipe of mascara and MAGIC!
SUNSCREEN: Go Green and Go organic! All natural sunscreen works better than chemicals and no reaction or clogged pores. Try mineral makeup as a final set and sunscreen protection in your makeup routine. Before finishing grab a mineral makeup with SPF and lightly brush all over your face and chest to protect and set!
BREAKOUTS: Best best for last minute breakouts is sulfur lotion... try my favorite BYE, BYE BLEMISH. As soon as you feel or see the red lump, place on 2-3 nights and it will go away! No woman should be without this product!
TEA for BEAUTY: Drink your way to great skin, rest and beauty! This tea is great!
Yummy ingredients, all natural and made to make you beautiful from the inside out. Great hot or cold! Try Sipping Beauty, if you love tea - you'll love this!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
DAY 10: Love is in the air... why not love your Face & Body too
Problem: My skin is soooo dry I can't get enough moisture to stay. I feel like an itchy, dried out prune.
Solution: Stress and environmental elements are harsh on our skin and bodies - you need to nourish so it can re-vive itself.
I was just reading an article today about nutri-ceutials. They are extremely hot in Europe and Japan right now. They inject nutrients for the body and skin into the food we eat. Brilliant! There was an example of collagen infused health drink, a snack bar with skin firming elements and soup with vitamins infused. Such an interesting topic - I sure hope we get introduced to some of these products soon in the states.
I will be in Holland in two weeks and I plan on doing some searching.
Replenish your skin and body with what it is lacking and you will see immediate results. More moisture rich (not necessarily thicker) products on the skin and hair. Products that help hold in the moisture and allow the cells to maintain and replenish lost moistures. Drink lots of water - and a great multivitamin (even a pre-natal) is amazing. Your body and skin LOVE when you replenish and allow them to recharge (especially overnight!) So try it - using products regularly for a month you will see results!
Good Luck - and give yourself some LOVE!
Solution: Stress and environmental elements are harsh on our skin and bodies - you need to nourish so it can re-vive itself.
I was just reading an article today about nutri-ceutials. They are extremely hot in Europe and Japan right now. They inject nutrients for the body and skin into the food we eat. Brilliant! There was an example of collagen infused health drink, a snack bar with skin firming elements and soup with vitamins infused. Such an interesting topic - I sure hope we get introduced to some of these products soon in the states.
I will be in Holland in two weeks and I plan on doing some searching.
Replenish your skin and body with what it is lacking and you will see immediate results. More moisture rich (not necessarily thicker) products on the skin and hair. Products that help hold in the moisture and allow the cells to maintain and replenish lost moistures. Drink lots of water - and a great multivitamin (even a pre-natal) is amazing. Your body and skin LOVE when you replenish and allow them to recharge (especially overnight!) So try it - using products regularly for a month you will see results!
Good Luck - and give yourself some LOVE!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
DAY 9: New Year, New Look, New YOU!
So much change! But it's a New Year and you should look at change as GOOD! You have probably noticed the new site and new name - but it's still me - fun changes for 2008!
Problem: The most common question I receive from clients and people in passing is... "How do I get out of my beauty rut?
I feel stuck in my old makeup and skincare routine. Every time I try something new, I fall back into my comfort zone and do not give the new treatments a chance. What do you suggest?"
Solution: Try it! You might REALLY like it! I am in the process of looking at new product lines for the new year and I have found some GREAT products. But if I didn't take the time to try some new products and just stuck with my old stuff, I would never have found some great new products!!! My lash clients agree...
This year I will launch a line called BLEND essentials. The line will consist only of items you can add to your current skincare regimen and makeup bags to help you achieve what I refer to as "the flawless face." That is why I call it BLEND. These items can just "blend" into what you are already using and add some pizazzz! The most important technique when it comes to doing makeup on tv, film, special events or just everyday is BLENDING... again, see the connection.
So try a new eyeshadow color. Instead of using it alone... add it on top of what you currently wear. Try to smoke out the corners of your eyes or line the inside rim of your eyes with a kohl pencil. Try a new scrub for your face and actually use it 2-3 times a week. Try a new sunscreen (powdered sunscreen, aka - mineral m/u brushes are all the rage!). Take that wonderful smelling essential oil and wear it on your pulse points for a day or two - see who notices. And grab a great red lipstick and add it on top of your current neutral color. There are so many little touches you can add to spice up your look.
It is a great time to try new things. Sometimes we like them, sometimes we don't - but as my father always says, "You don't know until you try it, and then you just might like it!"
Feel free to email with any questions... I can help give you some suggestions of products to try and help you liven up your beauty rut!
I will have some great treasures to share with you soon... so stay tuned!
And 2008 will be a great year for us all!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
DAY 8: LOVE your LASHES
PROBLEM: My lashes are ... too short, too light, not thick, non-existent, etc.!
SOLUTION: Now there are sooooo many options to help your lashes.
The emphasis on Lashes has only sky rocketed since last summer.
There are great products on the market now to help even the wimpy-ist of lashes.
Lash growers and stimulators are amazing! Within 3 weeks you can see amazing results, longer, fuller, stronger lashes. Just remember, more isn't necessarily better when it comes to applying the product. Just once before bed and you are good. Also, once you see the result you want, you need to continue to use the product in order to maintain growth.
Lash tinting is a great option for light lashes. A tint can turn your lashes the blackest black (no more mascara) and will last up to a month!
Lash primers are a good option for those just wanting fuller, thicker lashes. Coat your lashes with the primer and allow to dry before following with your favorite mascara. The primer coats your lashes and builds a bigger, fuller base for your mascara to coat - great quick fix!
Those for you who want to feel like the queen of the ball every day should look into lash extensions. When done be the right, licensed and certified professional they look so natural you do not need mascara. They are similar to acryllic nails, you will be addicted to the longer, fuller lashes you will want to fill them every month. But if you just allow them to grow out with your natural lashes they can last for 2-3 months.
But you have a special night and you just want a fun look - false lashes are all the rage. Whether you slide in a few false individuals or apply a strip over your entire lid - you will love the dramatic effect it gives for the occasion.
So don't be afraid to explore and check out the lash options. You DON'T have to settle for wimpy lashes anymore! Have fun and you'll be surprised at what a difference your lashes make!
The eyes are the windows to the soul! So bat your lashes and have fun with it!
SOLUTION: Now there are sooooo many options to help your lashes.
The emphasis on Lashes has only sky rocketed since last summer.
There are great products on the market now to help even the wimpy-ist of lashes.
Lash growers and stimulators are amazing! Within 3 weeks you can see amazing results, longer, fuller, stronger lashes. Just remember, more isn't necessarily better when it comes to applying the product. Just once before bed and you are good. Also, once you see the result you want, you need to continue to use the product in order to maintain growth.
Lash tinting is a great option for light lashes. A tint can turn your lashes the blackest black (no more mascara) and will last up to a month!
Lash primers are a good option for those just wanting fuller, thicker lashes. Coat your lashes with the primer and allow to dry before following with your favorite mascara. The primer coats your lashes and builds a bigger, fuller base for your mascara to coat - great quick fix!
Those for you who want to feel like the queen of the ball every day should look into lash extensions. When done be the right, licensed and certified professional they look so natural you do not need mascara. They are similar to acryllic nails, you will be addicted to the longer, fuller lashes you will want to fill them every month. But if you just allow them to grow out with your natural lashes they can last for 2-3 months.
But you have a special night and you just want a fun look - false lashes are all the rage. Whether you slide in a few false individuals or apply a strip over your entire lid - you will love the dramatic effect it gives for the occasion.
So don't be afraid to explore and check out the lash options. You DON'T have to settle for wimpy lashes anymore! Have fun and you'll be surprised at what a difference your lashes make!
The eyes are the windows to the soul! So bat your lashes and have fun with it!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
DAY 7: Beauty Tip (MAGIC of OXYGEN Facials)
PROBLEM: I want the red carpet look but don't want to spend a fortune... how do I get skin like the stars?
SOLUTION: The secret is finally out... all celebrities don't wake up looking perfect. But you use what they use as their secret weapon... OXYGEN!
Oxygen facials and treatments are sooooo good for you and the hottest treatment in Hollywood! They are great for anytime of season or specifically for a 'SPECIAL' day! Whether you are getting married, going to a party or reunion, have a great date, or strolling down the red carpet - you should try an oxygen facial.
We breath daily about 20% oxygen. Oxygen treatments provide about 92% oxygen and stimulate your blood cells and help penetrate topical products. Most treatments are incorporated into most signature deep cleansing facials. Basic cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating procedures remain the same. In addition, you receive 15 minutes of inhaled oxygen (similar to oxygen bars) and 15-20 minutes of topical oxygen treatment.
Oxygen hydrates, soothes, firms, tightens and cleanses skin like no other treatment! At the conclusion of the treatment, no makeup is needed and your skin glows and looks like you have just been airbrushed to perfection with makeup. The oxygen has NO SIDE EFFECTS and is perfect for EVERYONE and EVERY skin type.
OILY SKIN - benefits from calming and anti-bacterial properties
DRY SKIN - benefits from hydrating and exfoliation
COMBO SKIN - benefits from soothing and cleansing
SENSITIVE SKIN - benefits from anti-inflammatory and soothing
ANTI-AGING - benefits by brightening, tightening and firming because O2 stimulates collagen and elastin production
Everyone will LOVE this treatment, not only the acutal treatment but the IMMEDIATE results!
I am addicted and plan on treating myself to this EVERY MONTH!
SOLUTION: The secret is finally out... all celebrities don't wake up looking perfect. But you use what they use as their secret weapon... OXYGEN!
Oxygen facials and treatments are sooooo good for you and the hottest treatment in Hollywood! They are great for anytime of season or specifically for a 'SPECIAL' day! Whether you are getting married, going to a party or reunion, have a great date, or strolling down the red carpet - you should try an oxygen facial.
We breath daily about 20% oxygen. Oxygen treatments provide about 92% oxygen and stimulate your blood cells and help penetrate topical products. Most treatments are incorporated into most signature deep cleansing facials. Basic cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating procedures remain the same. In addition, you receive 15 minutes of inhaled oxygen (similar to oxygen bars) and 15-20 minutes of topical oxygen treatment.
Oxygen hydrates, soothes, firms, tightens and cleanses skin like no other treatment! At the conclusion of the treatment, no makeup is needed and your skin glows and looks like you have just been airbrushed to perfection with makeup. The oxygen has NO SIDE EFFECTS and is perfect for EVERYONE and EVERY skin type.
OILY SKIN - benefits from calming and anti-bacterial properties
DRY SKIN - benefits from hydrating and exfoliation
COMBO SKIN - benefits from soothing and cleansing
SENSITIVE SKIN - benefits from anti-inflammatory and soothing
ANTI-AGING - benefits by brightening, tightening and firming because O2 stimulates collagen and elastin production
Everyone will LOVE this treatment, not only the acutal treatment but the IMMEDIATE results!
I am addicted and plan on treating myself to this EVERY MONTH!
DAY 6: MINERALS are good for you!
Problem: I don't like to wear makeup but want some coverage to protect my skin.
Solution: Mineral Makeup! So easy to use and good for your skin! It will lay on your skin and provide GREAT protection from environmental damage and sun. The minerals work with your own skin's oil and blend flawlessly. For people with drier skin types, you might need to mist your skin lightly with water or a toner after finishing your application.
For most people, as the day wears on, the makeup wears off - not with mineral makeup. As it stays on your skin and mixes with your oils, it looks better! I am addicted to mineral eyeshadows as well. I LOVE strong pigments in my eyeshadows and I want them to last on me. Mineral makeups have really delivered. They are so easy to blend into one another and they are still on at the end of the day. (My best friend is addicted too and she is a tough sell!)
There are alot of different brands out there - just try one and try another. Foundation shades are easy to match and eyeshadows are fun to play with! Enjoy looking good and protecting your skin without clogging your pores!
Let me know what you think!
All My Best! Michelle
Solution: Mineral Makeup! So easy to use and good for your skin! It will lay on your skin and provide GREAT protection from environmental damage and sun. The minerals work with your own skin's oil and blend flawlessly. For people with drier skin types, you might need to mist your skin lightly with water or a toner after finishing your application.
For most people, as the day wears on, the makeup wears off - not with mineral makeup. As it stays on your skin and mixes with your oils, it looks better! I am addicted to mineral eyeshadows as well. I LOVE strong pigments in my eyeshadows and I want them to last on me. Mineral makeups have really delivered. They are so easy to blend into one another and they are still on at the end of the day. (My best friend is addicted too and she is a tough sell!)
There are alot of different brands out there - just try one and try another. Foundation shades are easy to match and eyeshadows are fun to play with! Enjoy looking good and protecting your skin without clogging your pores!
Let me know what you think!
All My Best! Michelle
Sunday, December 17, 2006
DAY 5: Beauty Tip (A PIMPLE! oh no!)
PROBLEM: I just got a break out! Overnight and just in time for my party... interview... etc.
SOLUTION: Don't stress out! This is what might have caused it in the first place.
Ladies, we all know the joys of hormonal breakouts (they usually occur around the chin/mouth area) and lack of sleep, washing our face, or touching our faces with dirty hands (especially this time of year) are all reasons we wake up with "friends" on our faces.
We NEVER want a breakout - I don't care what anyone says, there is NEVER a good time for a pimple!
Two tricks... get a sulfur based lotion (usually pink with liquid) my favorite is BYE BYE BLEMISH - I SWEAR by it!
Apply this product at night before bed...don't squeeze or pick - I promise you will just make it worse.
This lotion applied to breakouts and almost soon to be breakouts - will literally suck the life out of the little guy and be gone before you know it.
But before you get rid of your friend, make sure NOT to put HIGHLIGHTER/Concealer on top - if too light it will only draw more attention to the fact you have a pimple. You want to CORRECT the REDNESS and conceal the discoloration (we can't control the texture or inflammation). So to do this, grab a concealer similar to your skintone with a olive/green undertone - this will neutralize the redness! Just put a bit on your finger and tap into your skin until it melts into your skin and the redness goes away! Walllllllllllllllllllah! All gone!
Best wishes!
Michelle
SOLUTION: Don't stress out! This is what might have caused it in the first place.
Ladies, we all know the joys of hormonal breakouts (they usually occur around the chin/mouth area) and lack of sleep, washing our face, or touching our faces with dirty hands (especially this time of year) are all reasons we wake up with "friends" on our faces.
We NEVER want a breakout - I don't care what anyone says, there is NEVER a good time for a pimple!
Two tricks... get a sulfur based lotion (usually pink with liquid) my favorite is BYE BYE BLEMISH - I SWEAR by it!
Apply this product at night before bed...don't squeeze or pick - I promise you will just make it worse.
This lotion applied to breakouts and almost soon to be breakouts - will literally suck the life out of the little guy and be gone before you know it.
But before you get rid of your friend, make sure NOT to put HIGHLIGHTER/Concealer on top - if too light it will only draw more attention to the fact you have a pimple. You want to CORRECT the REDNESS and conceal the discoloration (we can't control the texture or inflammation). So to do this, grab a concealer similar to your skintone with a olive/green undertone - this will neutralize the redness! Just put a bit on your finger and tap into your skin until it melts into your skin and the redness goes away! Walllllllllllllllllllah! All gone!
Best wishes!
Michelle
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