Look 10 Years Younger in Just 10 Minutes
Facial Skin: Primer
Because of its rougher texture, mature skin doesn't hold on to color for long, making primer a makeup essential. The newest formulas not only create a smooth surface that color can adhere to, but their light-reflecting particles instantly wake up a wan complexion. Spread it all over the face and let set.
Facial Skin: Light Foundation
Piling on a heavy layer of foundation or powder will only make lines and wrinkles stand out more. Instead, use a synthetic-bristle brush to concentrate coverage around key areas, such as on your nose, forehead, and chin. This will give you a more natural effect than slathering a thick coating over your entire face.
Eyes: Concealer
Concealer, applied from the inner corner to mid-pupil, brightens up the eye like nothing else. Start with three dots right near your tear duct and blend with your ring finger (which has less pressure than your other fingers) or a brush. Add more if necessary, but don't layer concealer over the lines near the outer corners of your eyes.
Eyes: Eyeliner
Time to define! Line your upper lash line with a richly colored liner -- not black, which is harsh -- but don't line underneath your eyes, as that will only make you look tired. Makeup artist Carol Shaw suggests keeping the line very fine. "A thick line will close up the eyes," she says. You have many liner textures to choose from, including a pencil (used here), cream liner, or shadow applied with a brush.
Eyes: Eye Shadow
Remembering that light-colored shadows attract light and dark-colored shadows absorb light takes the mystery out of eye shadow choice. For example, pinky or beige shadows on the lids direct the attention there, helping to brighten your eyes. Following with a dark shade -- brown or gray will do -- along the bone of your crease will help "firm" up a saggy lid. This trick is "like putting on black when you want to look thinner," says makeup artist Laura Geller.
Eyes: Defined Brows
A well-groomed brow is even more essential as we age. Fill in gaps using feathery strokes with a pencil that's a shade lighter than your brow hair, and avoid hard, drawn-in lines -- or risk that Joan Crawford look! To further lift the eyes, experts recommend defining along the top part of the brow, starting a bit in from the inner edge and concentrating on the peak. Soften any lines with a cotton swab.
Cheeks & Jawline: Cream Blush
Cheek color is so essential that it calls for two steps. Start with a cream blush in a shade that matches your skin's natural flush; a creamy texture is ideal for older, drier skin. Blend it with your fingers, keeping the color just on the apples of the cheeks.
Cheeks & Jawline: Powder Blush
Next up: powder blush. Go for a shade that's brighter than you usually wear for that extra pop of color that mature skin needs. Dusting it over the cream blush -- with a brush this time -- makes the look last for hours.
Cheeks & Jawline: Darker Foundation
Makeup artists love contouring since it brings back the definition that makes you look polished and put-together. It's surprisingly simple, too. Take a darker foundation or powder and rub it along your neck and right underneath your jaw. The goal is to have the color emulate the natural shadow that's already there.
Lips: Lip Liner
As the lip line becomes less defined and tiny lines start to appear, lip liner -- always a star player -- really begins to earn its keep. But to avoid ring-around-the-lip, use a lip pencil in a sheer, glossy texture. The result is subtle and modern.
Lips: Lipstick
Beige and brown lipstick might look more natural, but it's the brighter shades (think cranberry and cherry) that really complement fading skin tones. Go for the sheerest texture you can find and dab it on with your finger for a pouty look.
Shine On!
A bright lipstick with a hint of sparkle and face powder infused with shimmer and a tinge of glow can make you look years younger! Here's how: The sparkly particles illuminate your prettiest features subtly yet noticeably. Just make sure to keep it to just one feature at a time, or you'll risk looking like a disco ball!
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WHAT TO TOSS:
* Anything with heaps of glitter: Subtle shimmer is flattering, but gobs of glittery makeup over wrinkles is the same as screaming, "Look at me! Look at me!" Not the effect you're looking for.
* Anything too chalky and dry: A soft, touchable texture is the key to making up a younger-looking face. So long dusty, chalky powder and, dry, matte lipstick!
* Anything in little-girl pastels: Still attached to baby-blue and cotton-candy-pink palettes? Donate them to your daughter. Those colors might look young but that doesn't mean that they'll make you look younger.
WHAT TO ADD:
1. A lightweight foundation with good-for-your-skin ingredients
2. A taupe blush for chiseling the edges of your cheekbones, jawline, and neck
3. An eye-shadow palette with a variety of light shades to highlight your lids and brow bone, along with darker shades for contouring your crease
4. A brow pencil and brush duo that's a breeze to apply. Try: Prescriptives Groom Stick for Brows
5. A powder blush in a vivid shade that stays put
6. An ultra-glossy mascara that fattens skimpy lashes.
7. A primer that helps your makeup stay put.
8. A concealer that brightens and covers.
9. Your most important tool: a foundation brush.
10. A cream liner in an intense, eye-brightening jewel tone.
11. A cream blush that matches your skin's natural flush. Try: Almay Smart Shade Blush in Pink
12. A multitasking face powder that sets makeup and delivers a hint of glow.
13. A lip liner in a gloss-like texture that defines without overpowering
14. A bright yet sheer lipstick that takes the fear factor out of fall's intense shades.
I've tried so many skin care lines that I won't even try and name them.
I have semi sensitive skin and it seems that most moisturizers either irritate my eyes or wind up breaking me out.
I wear make up almost everyday and require a good deep cleansing to remove all traces of my make up without damaging my skin. It seems that most gentle cleansers that are easy on the skin are incapable of removing make up which means an additional step for getting the paint off of the face. I want to keep everything as simple as possible.
Several weeks ago I was fortunate enough to come across a company called:
Boots and Bubbles. I was selected to test run 2 products of hers. One fortunately was a facial cleanser and the other a hand and body lotion.
My results and opinion of the facial cleanser is I am very pleased with this product. It removes my mineral make up and eye make up in one washing, causes no drying of the skin, and no irritation for my eyes or skin at all. What makes this product even more attractive is that it can be made to suit the customer. You're able to select what essential oils or additional available ingredients that you'd like added to your cleanser with very minimal if any additional charge.
Available Essential Oils to choose for the facial cleanser are:
Cedarwood, Germanium, Jasmine,
Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli,
Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree,
and Thyme
Ingredients in the Facial Cleanser:
Ingredients: Distilled Water, Decyl Polyglucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Water (and) Algae Extract, Emulsifying Wax NF , Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil , Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, PEG-7 Olivate, Vitis vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glycerine, Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance. May contain Jugland Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder and Prunus Armeniacae (Apricot) Kernel Powder.
1 ounce tube is $4.25
2 ounce tube is $7.50
You can choose to add Apricot Kernel Powder and Walnut Shell Powder to your face wash for an additional $0.25 per tube.
The facial cleanser was my favorite as I was looking for just such a product. This is something that I will repurchase, which is not something that I can say for many other facial cleansing products that I've used. It's very affordable too and Michelle is very pleasant and nice to work with. She also is very willing to accomodate her customer's needs.
I also tested the hand and body lotion. This product is excellent too. I'm not a big lotion user but this is one that I've been faithfully reaching for time and again. The fragrance is very gentle and appealing and not at all overpowering. I tested Orange Ginger Glaze scented lotion. It's very softening and absorbs immediately into the skin.
Ingredients for the Skin Softening Lotion are:
Distilled Water, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice,Water and Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinenesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, Emulsifying Wax NF, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alchohol, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol and Carprylyl Glycol.
1/2 ounce sample in jar is $1.75
2 ounce tube is $4.50
4 ounce tube is $7.50
What is also nice is that
You are able to select from a nice assortment of fragrances the fragrance, if any, that you'd prefer.
Michelle also provides fragrance free versions of her products for those who are sensitive to fragrance.
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