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Makeup Lesson: Crayon Red Lipstick

Who doesn't love crayon red lips? They are bright. They are powerful. They are sexy! Just about everyone can rock them. Choose a red with more blue or more orange depending on you skin tone. A matte red tends to look best on younger people. Glossy and satin reds look good on everyone and are especially good for us older people. Their sheen creates a flattering younger look.  But applying bright red lipstick can be tricky.  Reds don't always stay true to color. They may look amazing in the tube but when they are applied to the lips, the natural lip color shows through and muddies reds causing them to loose their vibrancy. For some people, reds change color on the lips. I tend to have this problem. The pH of the skin causes changes in the lipstick color. The pH can change other lipstick colors as well. Read more about pH and lipstick color changes Don't fret, friends! I have a few tips to help you get the perfect crayon red lipstick application and help the red retain it&#

Organic Flowers Website

If you like sending beautiful flowers, you should consider sending eco friendly organic flowers.  Natural and organic products are near and dear to my heart so I am always happy to recommend a good organic business. Organic Bouquet provides not only organic florals but, ecofriendly gifts including gift boxes of organic fruits, nuts, cookies and wine.  Perfect for birthday and holiday gift giving!  Visit them at organicbouquet.com           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 Click here to visit my latest post  

Chocolate Soap

Mmm! I love chocolate! But this chocolate bar is not for eating. This chocolate bar is an all natural soap made from real chocolate and cocoa butter to create a deliciously scented shower.  Herbaria soaps are made from food grade vegetable oils and sustainable plant materials.   Get it for $8.49 at herbariasoap.com It makes a great unique little gift. Get it for $6.95 with my Amazon Affiliate Link!           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 Click here to visit my latest post  

What is Thalassotherapy?

Thalassotherapy is a spa treatment that utilizes warm salt water and sea products to allow the skin to absorb trace minerals such as iodine, zinc, potassium and magnesium.  It also increases blood and lymphatic circulation, boosts the immune system, reduces inflammation, detoxifies, and is antibacterial.   The word Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek words  Thalassa, which means sea, and  Therapeia, which means healing. This ancient healing treatment includes hydrotherapy which includes soaking in sea water, applying sea water to the body, or soaking in a seaweed bath. It also includes Algotherapy which is the application of algae and sea products to the body in the form of seaweed and mud wraps or masks.  Sand exfoliating treatments are also a included  as  Thalassotherapy. Thalassotherapy is often used as a cellulite treatment because it is excellent for the elimination of toxins. Seaweed wraps are known for their anti cellulite properties. Apply sea mud to areas that have cel

Eco-friendly Bags and Bacteria

Many of us are now using those reusable grocery bags to carry home all our healthy beauty foods instead of paper or plastic.  That's good, but I heard there is something for us to worry about.   A study done by the American Chemistry Council found that those reusable bags can carry bacteria from newly purchased food.  That doesn't mean you have to go back the plastic bags. It just means we need to clean our reusable bags.  Keep your reusable bags clean by washing them frequently with laundry detergent, rinse, and let them air dry.           Have a Beautiful Day!  xo Jill Licensed Cosmetologist,  Esthetician,  Makeup Artist PS: Thanks for using my amazon 💋 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. That keeps my blog running and supports the care of animals in need!😸 Click here to visit my latest post  

Costume Makeup Removal

It's time to get your creative juices flowing with a unique costume and tons of Halloween makeup.  Shop for Ben Nye Theatrical Makeup on Amazon All that piled on makeup can be a bear to get off and really irritate your skin in the process. Cold creams such as Ponds and Noxema are known for removing heavy makeup but they are tested on animals. Be easy on your skin and remove all that makeup in a snap with a cruelty free creamy facial cleanser such as Derma E Essentials Universal Cleansing Balm.  You can get it on Amazon! Here are some tips to get heavy makeup off the most gentle way. How to Remove Heavy Halloween Costume Makeup 1. Without wetting your face, apply the creamy cleanser to your face and massage it in circular motions to loosen the makeup.  2. Use cotton pads to remove the cleanser and makeup.    3. Now, wash your face with your usual facial cleanser, water and a clean washcloth.    4. Use your toner and apply your moisturizer .  That should remove all traces