Applying Makeup for Dummies, Makeup Tips
December 15, 2009 by Suzanne
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Have you ever wished that there was a guide to applying makeup for dummies? You’re not alone. Putting on cosmetics is an art – and its not always easy to learn. Even someone who has been wearing makeup for years can make mistakes. Thankfully there are some very simple things you can learn that will help accent your features and avoid common errors.
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Top 10 Best Selling Perfumes
March 27, 2007 by Suzanne
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According to a recent report, here are the Top 10 Best Selling Perfumes at FragranceNet
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Tip to Lightly Scent Your Hair
March 23, 2007 by Suzanne
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To lightly scent your hair, lightly spritz your hairbrush with your favorite fragrance and brush it through your hair. I have been doing this everyday since I read this tip and it does a perfect job of adding a very light scent. When I put on my fragrance, I brush it through my hair at the same time.
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Just Because Red Lipstick Is In Doesnt
October 14, 2006 by Suzanne
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Just Because Red Lipstick Is “IN”, Doesn’t Mean Everyone Can Wear It!
There is no doubt that red is the hottest color going now and red lipstick is equally as popular. But like every trend, not everyone should wear it!
Red lipstick draws attention to your lips. You should skip it if you don’t want to draw attention to your lips. Bright and dark lip colors also make the lips look smaller, so if you have thin lips or a small mouth to begin with, you probably won’t be happy with red lips.
My advice is to draw attention to you eyes instead with eye shadow, eyeliner and mascara and go with neutral lips. I am in the small lip club (I think I got confused when I was being “made” and hit the “hips” line twice and missed the “lips” line altogether!). I feel I look my best in neutral lip glosses, I never even wear lipstick.
If you do want to go red, try a sheer, shimmery red lip gloss. Here are my favorites:
 Philosophy Supernatural Lip Gloss Ruby – .21oz |
 Jane Iredale PureGloss for Lips – Pink Candy – .12oz |
 Jane Iredale PureGloss for Lips – Cherry Sparkle – .12oz |
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Treating Hyperpigmentation and Melasma
May 19, 2006 by Suzanne
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Unfortunately, I am an expert on hyperpigmentation and melasma (dark spots or areas on the face). As a teen sun goddess living in the south, I had frequent and intense sun exposure (but did I ever look good in my white bikini, sigh).
When I turned 30, the damage started showing up as dark splotches, especially across my cheekbones and upper lip. When I was pregnant it got worse. I still have the discolorations, but they are significantly faded and I am able to cover them up with my mineral foundation.
Here is what I have learned is important to lighten up those dark spots:
Sun Protection is the single most important item. I have had the heartbreak of undoing years of lightening with one single sun exposure. It is so disheartening. Your sun protection should be used religiously, 365 days a year. I recommend a day cream with SPF and also a foundation with SPF, just to make sure you are protected.
My two favorite day creams are Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough SPF 20 and Dr. Denese’s Day Cream with SPF.
I would recommend the philosophy day cream if you have oilier skin and Dr. Denese if your skin is normal to dry. Dr. Denese’s is pigmented and imparts a slight color and a matte finish to the skin.
Exfoliation of the pigmented areas is very important. Exfoliation challenges skin and it stimulates healthy skin to “turn over” more rapidly. The damaged, pigmented cells cannot turn over as fast as healthy cells and the damaged cells are gradually replaced by healthy ones.
In fighting dark spots, you cannot over-exfoliate. Exfoliate these areas as much as you can without irritation. Your tolerance to exfoliation will increase over time – I now exfoliate twice a day.
The best exfoliants are microdermabrasion and AHAs (like glycolic or lactic acid). I recommend you use both methods.
For the AHAs, I really like to use the pads. They are so easy to use and are very effective. My two favorites are Dr. Denese’s 10% Glycolic Pads and Philosophy Microdelivery Peel Pads (Lactic Acid). I alternate between these two, I usually use one in the AM and the other in the PM.
I use a microdermabrasion treatment twice a week. My two favorites are Philosophy Microdelivery Peel Kit and Mary Kay Microdermabrasion Set (you can always get a great deal on this on eBay).
Vitamin C – you know how lemon juice on apples keeps them from turning brown? It it the vitamin C that does this and it has the same effect on your skin. There are many, many vitamin C products on the market, but vitamin C is not stable when exposed to light or when mixed with some other items. I use and highly recommend Philosophy Hope & A Prayer Powder – it is pure vitamin C powder. You mix a tiny scoop (the scoop is included) into your day cream or serum. I like this because I know it is always fresh and I don’t have to add another cream or lotion to my regimen. This little bottle lasts and lasts. I use it every day and it lasts me over nine months.
If you have oily skin or break out easily, I would recommend Philosophy A Pigment Of Your Imagination Serum for hyperpigmentation and melasma or Philosophy A Pigment Of Your Imagination SPF 18
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Erasing hyperpigmentation is a marathon, not a sprint. It took years to develop and it will not go away overnight. If you stay vigilant in your approach, it will eventually go away!
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