Makeup & Makeup Brands INTRO-

Makeup can be overwhelming!

So many brands, so many products, how do you choose?

I like to start with the basics, I feel everyone should have.

PRIMER! PRIMER! PRIMER!

Whether you are not a makeup wearer, or you like to put on,

 what I call my "face." 

A primer is your best friend!

The main job of a primer is to create a barrier for the skin.

 It helps to prevent the skin for absorbing your makeup and keeps your makeup on longer.

For those who don't wear makeup, I recommend a primer under your sunscreen.

TOP FAVES:

MAKEUP FOREVER- 

HD MICROPERFECTING PRIMER IN #0

 It's great for normal to dry skin types.

They have many to choose from depending on your skin needs.

BENEFIT-

THAT GAL- Pink undertone and water based.

Great for those who need a little boost in their skin tone.

TWO FACED-

I have yet to try this, but has gotten some amazing reviews!

FOUNDATION-VS. TINTED MOISTURIZERS

 This has always been my biggest challenge.

Finding a product that will work FOR your skin and not against it.

As a freelance makeup artist, I have had my share of good and not so good.

To break it down easy ask yourself these questions-

1. How much coverage do I want?

2. How many steps do I want take?

3. How long do I want my makeup to last?

 Based on these questions, you will be able to determine you are more of a

foundation wearer or tinted moisturizer kinda gal.

FOUNDATION-

Generally a foundation is considered "full coverage." For those who have skin areas

of concern, the right foundation can be your best friend. The key to applying a foundation is

BLENDING, BLENDING, BLENDING!

We've all been there, where your face color and neck color don't match...

Or you get a nice fabulous foundation line that stops right at the jawline.

The key is to make your foundation LOOK like your skin. 

 *The BEAUTY BLENDER sponge is my favorite for applying foundation.

 

FOUNDATION FAVES-

Laura Mercier- Luminous foundation

Benefit- Play Stick

Makeup Forever- HD 

 DIOR
MAC- Pro Longwear concealer 

 TINTED MOISTURIZER

A tinted moisturizer is a lighter coverage and usually water based.

Meaning it's great for all skin types. 

There are various levels of coverage depending on what brand you choose. 

Generally a foundation brush or sponge can be used to apply.

*DO NOT be lazy and use your fingers to apply!

TINTED MOISTURIZER FAVES-

Aveda

 Laura Mercier

Sephora- Sephoras

Starting off with a bang!

Starting off my blog with a bang! 

I decided to create a place, to share all my beauty tips and the do's and don't I've learned over the years. 

I DON'T believe in beauty secrets so I'm spilling the beans, so to speak.

SKIN 101-

I get asked a lot how I keep my skin "perfect."

 As a woman in my mid-twenties I have created a DAILY routine that works for me. 

(^^This is obviously NOT me ^^)

1.WATER-WATER-WATER

 It's no secret that our skin and bodies crave water. So don't skip this step!

As an esthetician I hear too many of my clients saying how hard it is to remember to drink water.

MAKE IT EASY!

I like to give my water a little pizzazz by adding lemon or cucumbers. 

Bring a water bottle with you or have a jug you leave at work.

Buy a cute container that you ENJOY drinking out of.

It sounds silly but if you enjoy the process you are more likely to do it!

2. WASH YOUR FACE OFF!

I heard this in beauty school and it forever traumatized me.....

"When you sleep with your makeup on, you age your face by 3 days!"

I seriously cringe when people tell me they don't wash their face.

Lets think not only about just makeup wearers, but EVERYONE!

We are exposed to so many toxins, dirt, oil and many other pollutants everyday.

When we don't cleanse, these pollutants are absorbed into our skin when we sleep.

(Let's not mention how dirty our pillow is now too) 

I like to not only wash my face, but use "Say Yes To Cucumbers" face wipes.

(You can get them at Whole Foods)

They are GREAT especially for you makeup wearers. 

*They take off MAC waterproof mascara amazingly!

^^I doubt Angelina will EVER look that old haha^^

3. HYDRATE-

This is my best kept "secret."

Keeping the skin hydrated is key when fighting signs of aging. 

Even if you are acne prone or have oily skin, doesn't mean you can skip this step!

A.M./During The Day-

If you have never tried a SERUM in your life, you have not lived.

Serums are lighter than moisturizers and can trap in hydration for the skin.

They also create a barrier for your makeup,primer or sunscreen.

For those who are acne prone or a makeup wearers, like myself, serums are a true life savor.

P.M.-

This is when I like to get "crazy" with my routine.

When we sleep is when our skin and bodies regenerate.

This is a great time to treat any problem areas and just pack on

that moisturizer! 

Don't forget your neck and chest area.

The skin in these areas is the same as the face and should be treated as such.

I personally layer on two or three serums, followed with a heavier moisturizer and eye cream.

I get that most of us, feel like this might be too many steps or time involved. 
The key is to find a routine that works for YOUR skin.

^^^Even Barbie can look like crap^^^




4. MAKEUP-
Last but not least, makeup.
If makeup is something you wear everyday, investing in quality products
will make a HUGE difference.
FOUNDATION,CONCEALERS,  PRIMERS AND TINTED MOISTURIZERS.
If you are me and like to wear a full face of makeup,
investing in a product that can actually protect and enhance your skin is what you want
to look for.
SEPHORA or ULTA are two of my favorite stores for face products.

*Stay tuned for my next post, which will be about my makeup favorites :)