A Makeup Artist and Southern Gal from New Orleans, Louisiana! Over 13 years of experience in the Makeup Industry! Sharing everything I've learned, including Beauty Tips & Tricks, How-to looks, Tutorials, Q&A, Fashion, Hair, Lifestyle and so much more!!! So Join In, and experience everything beauty with me!!
A.M. & P.M. Basic Skincare Routine For Normal Skin!!! For the A.M. Wash your face with a mild foaming cleanser or splash your face with luke-warm water. Moisturize with a lightweight lotion. You might want a heavier lotion or cream in the colder months or if you live in a dry climate. Apply eye… Continue reading A.M. & P.M. Basic Skincare Routine For Normal Skin!!!
This super-simple scrub gently buffs away dead skin. The oatmeal grains are a natural exfoliant. Oatmeal and baking soda also absorb oil and dirt. This scrub is good for every skin tone. What You Will Need: Measuring Spoons 2 Tablespoons of Oatmeal 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda A Bowl Water A Spoon A Basin … Continue reading How-To Make An Oatmeal Soda Scrub!!!
A do-it-yourself facial may not incorporate professional-strength peels or the therapeutic benefits of massage, but it can still be a relaxing way to treat yourself and take better care of your skin. To do this effectively, make sure that you have at least thirty minutes of uninterrupted time to yourself. Let's Get Started Cleanse and… Continue reading How-To Give Yourself A Facial At Home: With Professional Techniques!!!
Skin-care technology has grown by leaps and bounds, allowing us to manipulate our skins in ways never before possible. Today mattifying agents can improve oily skin, retinoids can erase the years and full-spectrum sunscreens protect all year round. Yet increased awareness and the proliferation of beauty products has led to a lot of confusion when… Continue reading Skin-Care Necessities!!!
I have oily skin that tends to be dry on the surface. This is a frustrating and contradictory problem that is common for women over the age of thirty. You want to prevent wrinkles by moisturizing but are afraid that it will cause breakouts. Most women end up drying out their skin to get rid… Continue reading Pro Tip: A Recipe for Skin that is Topically Dry But Oily Underneath!!!
Many skincare products contain preservatives that give them a longer shelf life. Even so, after a year or two, or if a product starts to smell different, it is time to toss it out. Once it begins to go bad, a product becomes ineffective. Since heat and sunlight accelerate this process, keep your skin care… Continue reading How to Store Your Skincare Products!!!
Enjoy brighter, cleaner, and softer looking skin using your own products at home. Like everyone, I don't always have time to visit a spa and enjoy a professional facial, so once a week, I treat myself to one at home! These are the steps and products that I use to give myself a facial treatment… Continue reading DIY: At Home Facial Treatment!!!
Facial massage is not only relaxing but detoxifying and therapeutic. It improves the tone of the skin and reduces puffiness. These massages for toning and lymphatic drainage can be done on yourself one after the other. The toning massage helps to give the face a mini workout by increasing the circulation and stimulating the facial… Continue reading DIY Facial Massages – Toning and Lymphatic Massage!!!
When dealing with layers of primer, concealer, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara, using a gentle and effective eye makeup remover is vital. Look for oil free removers that are made specifically for the eye area. If you wear waterproof eye makeup, make sure your eye makeup remover also works on waterproof makeup. Apply remover to a… Continue reading Eye-Makeup Removal Tips and Tricks!!!
It's tempting to hang on to makeup until you've used every last drop. But make sure you use it before it becomes a playground for bacteria. Here's how long most makeup products last: Liquid Foundation - 6 to 12 Months Liquid Concealer - 1 Year Powder and Stick Concealer - 2 Years Face Powders -… Continue reading Make-Up Shelf Life!!!
