Q&A: Where to Apply Bronzer.

Q. Summer is coming and I need to add some color to my pale skin! Where should I apply bronzer?


A. Bronzer is a great way to add quick color to your skin. A powder bronzer can be applied to specific areas of the face or it can be brushed all over. Powder bronzer is easy to work with because it is easily blended and comes in a variety of shades.

Apply bronzer that is a shade or two darker than your skin color to areas of the face that get the most sunlight, the nose, the cheeks, the chin and center of the forehead, for a sun kissed look. 

You can also choose a bronzer that is just a shade darker than your natural color and brush it all over your face for an all over tan look. Add a little to the center of your chest and shoulders for more glow. 

Anti Allergy Nighttime Beauty Routine

The grass is growing, the trees have popped and flowers are blooming.  It is officially allergy time! 

Help ease your seasonal allergy symptoms with an anti allergy night time routine.

Remove pollen by
showering at night. Include a hair washing to rinse away any pollen clinging to your hair. Put your clothes in the laundry. Don't rewear them until all pollen has been washed off of them.

Use a saline nasal spray to help rinse pollen from your nose.

Sleep with your head elevated to reduce eye puffiness and nasal congestion.

Wash your sheets often in hot water with fragrance free detergent. 

Keep your bedroom windows closed. 

You will feel better and look more beautiful in the morning!

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I love doing bridal makeup! It is my goal with every bride to accentuate the bride's natural beauty. 

Create smooth, creamy, flawless skin.

 Highlight beautiful features. 

Bring a bit of drama, yet maintain a natural sophisticated look.

My next video is a bridal makeup tutorial featuring this beautiful bride. It's coming soon!

Jesse's Girl Eye Dust Application Tips

These little pots of Jesse's Girl Pure Pigment Eye Dust give you lots of glitz!

I love it for proms, parties and at the beach. 

Here are some application tips:

First, apply a good layer translucent face powder to your under eye and cheekbone area to help with fallout removal later. Flecks of  eye dust tend to fall onto the cheekbone during application.

Apply Too Faced Glitter Insurance Primer to hold the glitter on.
https://www.toofaced.com/p-546-shadow-insurance-glitter-glue-eye-shadow-primer.aspx?

Sprinkle a bit of dust into the lid of the pot. Use it to dip your finger in. Apply eye dust with your fingers  pressing it onto your eyelids. If you use an eye shadow brush or a shadow applicator, more flecks will fall on your cheeks than with finger application.



The dust goes on sheer for a subtle glimmer.  I like to layer it over a metallic eye shadow for a super glimmer!  

  
Use a powder brush dipped in a little translucent face powder to whisk the flecks that have fallen onto your cheeks.


Use tape to remove any leftover flecks.



Apply mascara.

Jesse's Girl Pure Pigment Eye Dust may contain carmine but is not tested on animals.  Find them in drug stores and superstores.
 http://www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com/products/view/201

How to use Liquid Luminizer

A Luminizer is a liquid makeup used for highlighting the face and giving a glow.  I love it! You can apply dabs of it over foundation or to bare skin to 
the bridge of the nose, 
across the forehead,
 under the brow bone, 
on the cheek bones,
to the cupids bow
 and to the chin
 then, blend it in with your fingers or a sponge.  
It can also be mixed into your foundation to create an all over a glow.

You just need a small amount of it. A little goes a long way!  Luminizers can come in a variety of bronzy shades. They can be pinky, peachy, pearly or gold.  Choose a color that complements your skin tone. Lighter color for lighter skin. Darker color for darker skin.

Luminizers to try:

I love Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer, $28.oo. She gives you a little video instruction on her site.
http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/shop/face/argan-illuminizer

You can also try DuWop Doubleglow7, $25.00
http://shop.duwop.com/doubleglow7-1.aspx

Nars Illuminator, $30.00
http://www.narscosmetics.com/search?q=illuminator

Stila All Over Shimmer Luminizer, $20.00
http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product/all-over-shimmer-liquid-luminizer-new.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search

Benefit Sun Beam & High Beam, $26.00
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/category/makeup/cheeks/highlighters

NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator, $7.00
http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-197-born-to-glow-liquid-illuminator.aspx

Foundation Application Tip

Apply your liquid or 

cream foundation 

using a moist sponge 

to get in the 

nooks and crannies 

giving you a

 smooth natural 

finish.

Basic Skin Care Steps

 1. Cleanse  Use a facial cleanser formulated for your skin type to remove dirt, excess oil and makeup morning and night.

2. Tone  Use a toner after your cleanser. A toner removes cleanser residue and can soothe or have an astringent effect depending on the formula.

3. Moisturize  Apply moisturer formulated for your skin type to skin that is just washed and toned and is still slightly damp to seal in the moisture.  

Day: Use a moisturizer with an SPF.  
Night: Use a treatment moisturizer for night.  A treatment moisturizer can be a retinol anti aging treatment or an oily skin treatment cream.

Using products that are the same brand may give you better results. The products in the same line are designed to work together.

My Favorite Lash Curling Tip

Looking for a quick way to look younger and more bright eyed?  Curl your eyelashes!  If your lashes don't stay curled, try warming your lash curler with a blow dryer for a few seconds. Test it on your wrist to make sure it's not too hot.  Then, curl your lashes as usual. Add a nice coat of dark mascara.  

Chipped Polish Tip

Chipped polish? Remove it. The exposed part of the natural nail is more pliable than the polished part of the nail leaving the unpolished area vulnerable to fraying and breakage. 

Clean that Dirty Foot Spa!

Q. I love getting a pedicure! How do I know if the whirlpool pedicure bath is clean?

A. You don't unless you watch how the foot spas are cleaned by the pedicurists! It is a big deal to clean the whirlpool pedicure bath. It takes time. Most pedicurists will spray and wipe the basin between clients, which is good, but not good enough. Bacteria and fungus thrive in the pipes and jets! 


It recommended by the EPA that the foot spa is cleaned between each client in this way: 

1. Water is to be drained and debris removed.
2. Foot basin is to be cleaned with soap and water.
3. Foot basin is then to be disinfected with a hospital grade disinfectant and remain wet with the disinfectant for 10 minutes. Whirlpool, air jet and pipe-less spas must be circulating during that time.

This cleaning procedure can be started after your feet are finished soaking and while other parts of your pedicure are taking place. 

The cleaning process doesn't stop there. 

According to the EPA, each night the whirlpool, air jet and pipe-less foot spas should be cleaned in this way:

1. The filter screens, inlet jets and all other removable parts should be removed and all debris must be clean out from behind and in them.
2. All parts need to scrubbed with brush using soap or disinfectant.
3. Parts are then rinsed and reassembled. 
4. The basin is then filled with water and hospital grade disinfectant and run for 10 minutes.
5. Finally, the whirlpool is rinsed and air dried.

You will not know how the foot spas are really cleaned at night. You will have to take the salon's or spa's word for it!

You are guaranteed a clean pedicure if you go to a salon or spa that uses foot baths that use disposable liners or

soaking bowls that are easily cleaned and disinfected between clients. Be sure to ask the salon or spa a few questions before you schedule your appointment.

Another New Polish!

CND has come out with a new polish. It is Vinylux. This weekly polish claims to last a week without chipping. It is supposed to become more durable as it is exposed to natural light. It goes on like regular nail polish and does not require curing with a UV light. It dries fairly quickly. It comes off quick and easy with nail polish remover. Apply 2 coats without using a base coat then apply a coat of the weekly top coat. Does it work? I'll let you know! I have tried it out on a client who chips her nails quickly after they are done!

Mascara Tip

Trouble with mascara smudges as the day goes on? Put a coat of clear mascara over your regular black mascara to seal it and prevent smudges.

e.l.f. makes one for $1!

 http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/eyes/mascara/wet_gloss_lash_and_brow_clear_mascara