As I have stated before, I have a lip balm addiction, however, that is for a different day. Today we are looking at color, and there are more options than most of us know what to do with! While we may stick with the same face and perhaps even eye makeup, lips are typically where […]
Our skin tone is even, our spots are hidden, and our cheeks are glowing. Next stop is the eye. Now there are a myriad of eyeshadows, eyeliners, and all sorts of other products. But in this series we are discussing the simple basic face, so we’ll focus on simply defining the eye. With a touch […]
With a smooth complexion and concealed imperfections, we are ready for a touch of color in our cheeks! As it seems to be with almost all products nowadays, there are multiple formulations for blush as well — silky powders, liquid stains, creamy sticks and pencils, even spray-on mists. (Personally, I would probably avoid the spray-on mist […]
Now that you have chosen your overall skin color corrector, most of us have one or two spots that need extra coverage. You can choose to dab on a little more of your foundation-type product, or you can reach for a specific concealer. Same as with our foundation, there are many options based on desired […]
We have covered several topics related to taking care of our skin, but that’s not really the fun part of the beauty routine. With that beautiful complexion, let’s talk color! Whether you are a strict minimalist, or you wear your full face to the grocery store, there are a few basics that almost all makeup […]
Whether you have scrubbed, chemical-ed, or enzyme-ed, you want to do everything you can to maintain that radiant glow. There is one sure-fire way to help keep your skin as fresh as possible and that is the application of daily sunscreen of at least SPF 15. After removing those sun-induced signs of aging, you want […]
Now stop picturing fruit salad sticking to your cheeks! But that’s not too far-fetched. The enzyme exfoliators are usually derived from fruits and are typically gentle and effective for most skin types. I am a huge fan of these, because as long as you follow the instructions, you can get a nice, gentle, even exfoliation. […]
Please do not be afraid of the idea of chemical exfoliators! Many of these are available for use at home in gentle formulations. For the most powerful options, you will need a skincare professional. One of the most popular is the alpha hydroxy acid or AHA. Commonly used ingredients for these exfoliating products are glycolic acid […]
Let’s take a look at the different types of exfoliators. The most basic are the physical options. This can include a basic washcloth, a granular scrub, or one of the facial brushes that seem so popular. These are sometimes preferred if you have “moody” skin since you can more easily control the level of exfoliation through […]
We apply all of our serums and oils and creams and lotions to our skin on a daily basis. But how can we make sure that we are getting the best results that those products can offer? Surprisingly enough, it has nothing to do with these treatments, and everything to do with exfoliating! Exfoliation is […]
