Wednesday, December 16, 2009

November News

November Makeup Product of the Month

What?
Smashbox Photofinish Primer
For Who? Makeup wearers who suffer from open pores, fine lines, or wrinkles and find that their makeup settles in certain areas, OR anyone who wants a beautiful, long lasting makeup application.
Benefits? It’s anti-aging with green tea, grape seed, and most importantly SPF 15. What better 3 anti-aging ingredients could you ask for in one package? It also creates a smooth palette for application or just smooth perfect skin if worn alone.
How/When to Apply? 1 to 2 pumps starting in your T-Zone mainly then spread out evenly throughout the face, neck, and decolletage. Every morning after your moisturizer but before your makeup.
Where? Nordstrom or other Department stores, Sephora, Ulta. If you’re in Austin go to Barton Creek Nordstrom and ask for Felicia, Jayme, or Dawn...tell them I sent you.
How much? $42
How long will it last? Months!! I use 1 1/2 pumps to cover the face comfortably. Others use just half a pump and some use 2 full pumps. Depending on where you fall in that range it should last you at least 4 full months! You’ll know how much you need on your face after the first try.
Why? You'll see why when you try it. I'm confident in that. Go by Nordstrom and ask for a sample. I also give out samples at in-home consults.

November Skin Care Product of the Month

What? Kiehl's Line Reducing Eye Brightening Concentrate
For Who? Anyone interested in age prevention (that means everyone :)), and also anyone who suffers from fine lines/wrinkles, puffiness, and/or dark circles.
Benefits? 10.5% pure vitamin C and Haloxyl! Honestly I don't really know what Haloxyl is but if you suffer from dark circles, Haloxyl is sure to help with that. Pure vitamin C has been proven to drastically hep the skin in many ways from improving texture, to anti-aging, to reducing puffiness and dark circles. It is rare to come across a product with pure vitamin C that can be used directly on the skin daily, but Kiehl's has formulated this in a way that is safe to use daily and delivers high concentrate for great results.
How/When to Apply? First - I do encourage everyone to do a patch test on the inside of the wrist to check for sensitivity to this highly concentrated cream before straight application on the eye area. If no reaction then apply every morning and evening by lightly patting with your middle finger starting on the orbital, out toward the temple circling back around on top of the brow, and circling back down the bridge of the nose. The point is no pulling or tugging at the skin. It's as thin as a rose petal in the eye area...literally. It also calls for application on the actual lid, but be careful as this can be a more sensitive. Over time with routines of taking off eye makeup or rubbing, you can create lines much faster so always be gentle. You'll also always apply your eye products first, before any serums and/or moisturizers.
Where? Nordstrom or other Department stores, Sephora. If you’re in Austin go to Barton Creek Nordstrom and ask for Jayme, the Kiehl's manager (she's great!) and tell her I sent you.
How much? $40
How long will it last? If used twice a day this should last you 3-5 months. That's 3 bottles per year - a great investment! It does vary by applicant slightly so if you're more dry in the eye area you would be on the higher end.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

October News

October Make Up Product of the Month

For Who? Sufferers of long straight lashes that don’t hold curls and have trouble with under-eye smearing throughout the day. Anyone that wants a perfectly curled lash that actually lasts ALL day long - literally!
What? “Colossal” Waterproof Mascara by Maybelline
Why? It’s waterproof so your lash curls will be sure to hold up. It also does not dry out as quickly as most waterproof mascaras which means no flaking and black spots on your face.
Where? Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, or any local drug store
How much? $8
How to remove? with this being a waterproof product it obviously isn’t as easy to take off with face wash and water. You’ll need an “eye-makeup” remover which is available at all drug stores or if you’re like me...baby oil and flat cotton pads will do the trick. An oil based remover is the key. MAC wipes are also great to remove makeup and are available in 45 or 100 packs at MAC stores or department stores.
This product was recently featured on Good Morning America and personally I just love it!