The Juicy Beauty Word

Exfoliation. It's a big deal in skin care. Exfoliation removes dead skin which makes our skin look younger, helps prevent clogged pores and promotes collagen production. There is an enormous emphasis on exfoliation in the skin care industry right now. Maybe too much emphasis.  Can exfoliation be over done? It can indeed be over done. Especially in the winter when the skin is in a dryer, more delicate condition. Signs that your skin is over exfoliated: Dehydrated, dry and tight feeling skin Skin has a burning sensation Skin care products burn when applied Sensitive, irritated, rashy areas Flaking Redness If your skin is feeling this way, stop all forms of exfoliation and use a gentle, minimal skin care routine to let the skin calm and heal. Skin Care Products to heal Over Exfoliated Dehydrated Skin Use No Exfoliation Products, at All!   There are a lot of exfoliating products and exfoliating ingredients hidden in skin care and makeup products. E...

Spring has indeed sprung and so has the new spring polish collection from Zoya. It is the Zoya Abundance Spring 2022. It is cool. It is fresh. It is spring! There 6 colors in the Abundance Collection, 5 creams and 1 glitter.  For my swatches, I applied Zoya Naked Manicure Base, 2 to 4 coats of polish depending on the color and topped them all off with Zoya Ultra Glossy Seal. Let's get them on!!! The Zoya Abundance Spring 2022 Collection Zoya Tyler Zoya Tyler is a deep indigo blue cream with a fabulous glossy mirror like finish. Just one coat provided beautiful smooth coverage. Apply two coats to make it perfect. Love it! 🌸 Zoya Ellis Zoya Ellis is a gorgeous berry cerise cream. It goes on smooth and easy with opaque coverage in two coats. I love this one too. I can't wait to get it on my toes! 🌸 Zoya Kit Zoya Kit is a pretty cool dusty rose cream. I found that I needed 3 coats to get the most opaque finish. I also had the most trouble photographing this color for some reason....

False lashes are one of the easiest ways to create huge drama with your eye makeup. They aren't difficult to apply. You just need a steady hand and patience! There are many styles of strip lashes to choose from simple, natural looking to thick, long and dramatic.  There are demi length lashes which accentuate the outer portion of the lash line and full length lashes which cover the full length of the lash line.  Some have bands that are "invisible" and some have thick black bands that look like eye liner.  You can even apply two layers of strip lashes for a spectacular effect! Some have lashes that are uneven lash hairs lengths.  Some have lash hairs that are more even in length.  Some are fine and delicate looking some are thick and bold. Most strip lashes come in black but you can find them in colors including blue, green and wine.  Then, there are fancy glittery lashes! There are even magnetic false lashes! I can never get these t...