December News

December Products of the Month
Makeup
What? Fluidline Gel Eyeliner by MAC 'Blacktrack' (comes in various shades - Blitz and Glitz is a good shade to keep around for the holidays)
For Who? EVERYONE- It can be used for ALL looks. Natural, Dramatic, Glam, Timeless.
Benefits/Why? It can make your eye color stand out especially for you blue and greeners. Applying this along the roots of your lashline from underneath and slightly along the top can produce a fuller lashline accentuating your eyes, and therefore, natural beauty. All about the lashes!
How/When to Apply? It can be worn either day or night. If you want to wear it all day, just start with a light application in the morning and touch up for a quick evening transition later. Use the #209($17.50) or the #266($19.50) Dip and stroke. Self explanatory but easily said by an artist. ;) I can teach you how to do this if you need further instruction.
Where? Most Department stores (you know I always recommend Nordstrom) as well as the MAC store in the Domain if you’re an Austinite.
How much? $15
How long will it last? if you try it and love it and use it daily, I'd say it will last at least 6 months. If you're like me and use it with certain looks or on occasion it can last up to a year.
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Skin Care
What? HELP ME Pore Refiner -by Philosophy
For Who?
• Sufferers of large or clogged pores
• Sufferers of skin discoloration due to sun damage, etc.
• Sufferers of fine lines and wrinkles
• OR if you're into Age Prevention and want a product with Vitamin A that doesn't peel and something way more gentle than Retin-A (I'm talking to all of you that have sensitive skin). You might find that you can use this product, but always try it out first-patch test!
Benefits/Why? closes your pores VERY FAST-you'll see them disappear at time of application. This is also an age preventative product that will give your pores a deep cleansing and reduce fine lines.
How/When to Apply? This product can be applied to your problem pore areas - cheeks, chin, forehead, etc. You can also apply it all over your face as an age preventative. On the tube it says to apply at night. That DOESN'T mean you can't do what I do and wear it during the day. That said, since it is Retinol, it will make your skin photosensitive. So if you do have sensitive skin I would stick with just night applications. But if you find you are not sensitive and promise to follow with a moisturizer with SPF of at least 25, you'll be fine. I prefer to wear it during the day because I see my pores diminish IMMEDIATELY! What's cool is it's a treatment.....not only is it a quick temporary fix for makeup application but it treats your pores as well so over time they will refine.
(Tip-prior to your makeup application but after your moisturizer, apply your Smashbox Primer-this still makes a wonderful canvas and adhesive for your application.)
Where? You know I always tell you to hit up Nordstrom at Barton Creek! Shout out to Felicia @ Smashbox! She introduced this WONDERFUL product to me that I didn't know I was looking for until I found it! You can also find it in other department stores that carry Philosophy (most), and Sephora.
How much? .75 oz - $38, 1 oz. - $45
How long will it last? If used in certain small areas, probably up to a year minimum. If used on the whole face every night it should last you at least 4 months.

If any of you have used Philosophy's products before you know that each one comes with it's own philosophy. “Help Me's” philosophy is-”help me so that I may help others” Love it!