Dermalogica Treat!

Greetings Beauties!

For those whose skin suffers from summer clogged pores, Dermalogica has a something just for you!


Daily Microfoliant!!! Available from Ulta!!!


This great treat for all skin types is a wonderful addition to your daily nigh time treatments. This rice derived exfoliant is both a physical and chemical exfoliant with wonderful natural botanicals gently sloughs off dead skin which in turn allows new fresh skin to shine through. Use it after your cleanser before your toner by pouring 1/4 tsp of the granules in your hand and mix with water, apply to the skin of the face and neck while gently massaging in circular motions. Rinse and follow with your toner, serum and moisturizer. This treat will help even skin tone and texture while cleansing your clogged and enlarged pores. Get it, use it and love it!!! Enjoy Beauties!!!

Review: Stila Backstage Beauty Eye Shadow Palette - The Runway

Here is my review of the Stila Backstage Beauty Eye Shadow Palette - The Runway. This kit is only available from Sephora, however all of the eye shadows and the liner are available for purchase separately should you miss the special set. The set is cute it comes with three full size eye shadow shades, 1 liner pencil in a cute compact with mirror and headband. The product is packaged well and the shades are very nice and highly pigmented. This is a neutral pallet. The liner is smooth and creamy which makes it easy to apply. If applied with a primer the eyeshadow stays true to original application. I applied the shadows mixed with MAC's Fix Plus. I think this is a good buy and a keeper. The total cost for the entire set is $20.00. I give it an A- only because you can not reuse the compact.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P217802&searchString=Stila%20Backstage%20Beauty%20Eye%20Shadow%20Palette%20-%20The%20Runway

Makeup Bag of Tricks

Be on the look out for a new post to youtube, which reviews my recent cosmetic purchases. There will be a lot of products to review so be ready and forewarned!

Safe Sharing

Greetings,

I was chatting at work with some coworkers that want to host a Beauty Hour(Makeover Home Party) and I was being questioned about how to safely share makeup. I thought this would be a good topic to share. So here are some quick tips.

All Loose Powders- (especially minerals) You should tap out a small amount onto a pallet or tissue and use it on 1 person only. When you are done, throw the tissue away and start with a cleaned/sanitized brush or new applicator and tissue for the next person. This should be done for all loose powders, no matter where they go on the face. You must take extra care with your mineral makeup because they do not have preservatives that can kill some germs.

For pressed- eyeshadow, blush and powder foundation you should use a new applicator or cleaned brush for everyone new. You do not have to shake off a dusting like with the loose powders, just use what you want and then use a clean tissue and rub off the first layer of product. Do not spray alcohol into your pressed makeup, you will ruin it.

Liquids foundation- Use on an applicator and be careful not to touch the used applicator onto the mouth of the bottle, which can cause contamination.

Lipstick- Spray with alcohol and wipe it off with a tissue once it has been used or scrape off a small amount and use a lip brush.

Mascara- NEVER SHARE IT! Unless you only use a disposable applicator and the original applicator has been cut off.

Lip gloss and anything with that type of applicator- NEVER USE IT! Unless the original applicator has been cut off.

Pencils- Must be sharpened and sprayed with alcohol after it has been used.

I love my sisters and fellow Muslimahs but I do not want to share or receive germs and infections. If you follow these rules you will safely paint the sisters of the world pretty! The best way cure an infection is to never get one.

The best on the spot brush cleaner is from Ulta, it is a spray that you wipe off with a tissue to kill germs. To watch a good makeup sharing process in action, go to your local department store that has a MAC counter and watch them work. They have the best hygiene system out there.

Great Tips for a Great Face!

I found on YouTube that tells about the importance of a quality base for good makeup! Enjoy, ~M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvzgsUfA4X0

Spring Anticipation

I am ready to see what is new for spring already...New in colors for makeup, fashion, and of course SHOES!!!

Here are some of my favs from the newer collections. for Spring 2009.

Skin Care Essentials- Did You Know

Do you know what kills your skin care regime and creates wrinkles? Part of it is genetics and sun damage, that we can't help. The other part is YOU...Did you know that in order to really get your skin clean you should use an upward circular motion to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin? This simple step will maximize your cleansing regime and give you the best possible results even if you are not using the best products. The circular motion pushes the cleansers into the pores and forces the dirt and oil out. Do not forget the toner...The toner portion of your regime is like the rinse cycle in your washing machine. You would not wear that blouse if it did not go through the rinse cycle so why would you short change your skin.

Just some short tips to improve your skin..

This weeks product pick is :

Color Me Beautiful C-Plex Time Capsules
Helps prevent the formation of age spots and uneven coloration. Eliminates skin redness and sensitivity. Diminishes fine lines. Increases collagen production which improves skin elasticity. Single dose application of fresh Vitamin C.
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