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Rockin The Red

Tips On How To Wear Red Lipstick Without It Wearing You
My thoughts on red lipstick: about 7 out of 10 women are simply terrified of the thought of wearing red lipstick, and probably for good reasons. Maybe a run in at the local makeup department where you’re finally mustering up the guts to try red lipstick, only to be truly and utterly disappointed on the selections the clerk has made for you. That orangy-red didn’t flatter your light, porcelain skin, or that pinky-peach red on your dark, tanned complexion.

But do not for one moment think you cannot ever wear red lipstick, even for an occasion. To me, that’s a total myth, and in some cases, a cop-out. Just try it! I believe that ALL WOMEN can truly rock the red and look absolutely beautiful, whether at the office, or for a night out on the town. You’re painting the town red aren’t cha? Why not your lips?

When applying red lipstick, start off with well moisturized lips using a great lip balm that’s not too greasy. Then use a lip primer that will help the application process much more smoother for you.

Try these: www.maccosmetics.com (click on Prep + Prime)

I’m a big fan of Estee Lauder (what girl who loves makeup isn’t?) and its Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick Collection.

http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT649&PRODUCT_ID=3385

For porcelain to light complexions, I suggest the Rich Red.
Light to olive, Spanish Red
Olive to tanned, Rich Currant
And tanned to deep complexions, Black Cherry.

Using a great lip brush is key. Apply color from your brush using a small amount first, starting at the outer corners of both lips, and blend towards the center. Blot with tissue, then repeat until you achieve the affect that you’re comfortable with.

But don’t take my word for it, go to your nearest counter and have the clerk help you with these. Have him or her apply the colors or you apply yourself the same method I’ve mentioned earlier with the lip brush, and see for yourself. Again, these are just my suggestions; you can always explore more options. And its always a better idea to keep your face to a bare minimum. Just a simple touch of mascara and groomed brows will do just fine. For an added touch, add a whisper of clear gloss and a tiny bit of blush.

There’s no need to treat red lipstick like the plague. Try it at least once this season. Just make sure it’s the color you’re comfortable enough to wear. Have the makeup artist or store clerk find that perfect shade and do not settle for less. In most cases, if you’re wearing a color that you don’t feel is right, chances are its NOT your shade. Keep digging until you fall in love with "the one". There’s always one for each girl.

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Ladies:

Have you ever heard 'beauty is only skin deep'.....well to me 'beauty is a complete inner and outer experience', and I hope you experience BEAUTY daily. You should love your body from the outside in. Here are a few things you can put into your daily routine. Begin your day by reflecting on the things for which you are thankful. Try exercising by parking in the back of the lot, avoid always taking the elevator, and if the usual lunch spot is close by keep a pair of walking shoes in the car and take a casual stroll. Smile always and find something to laugh about every hour of the day....keep that face in shape. Begin and end each day by treating your entire body to a supersmoothing, superfirming, superhydrating experience. I suggest the benefits of the Mary Kay TimeWise line of beauty products. www.marykay.com/chelondab Remember the virtual makeover is always available to you on my site.

Hot Beauty Tip for your Eyes:

Nothing captures the attention, like the eye. Eyes are meant to sparkle and shine. Also protect your eyes. The bigger the shades the better, but when you unmask the eye, knock their socks off with a flattering liner, eyecolor, and lightly textured mascara. Every woman has delicate skin. It's around the eyes. Firm, brighten, and provide intense moisturization to this area with a luxuriously rich eye cream that minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.

Does it really make a difference with “green” facial products? Being in the beauty industry and open about being eco-friendly, I get asked that question all the time. And the answer is an astoundingly YES! As research has now shown our bodies absorb many chemicals that are put on our skin as well as in our skin.

I found a great article about this at Ecovoice.com. Here are some excerpts:

Our skin, the largest eliminatory organ in the body and our first line of immunity, is permeable to all chemicals. Medical research shows that significant amounts of cosmetic ingredients, including carcinogenic substances, penetrate the skin and end up in the blood stream. Many chemicals in cosmetics don’t cause obvious signs of toxicity on the skin but slowly poison us thorough repeated use.

This makes perfect sense too:

Today, the administration of drugs and medicines is often through trans-dermal skin patches. This has been shown to be up to 95% more effective than oral medication. However, cosmetic manufacturers are not supposed to claim that the skin absorbs their products. If they did the products would be labeled a drug and governed by much stricter regulations.

This is both good and bad for us. Good because it means our skin can be fed, nourished and treated from the outside with some wonderful substances.

Yes! Like essential oil soaps, organic skincare, and natural body products.

Bad because it means we can absorb commonly used cosmetic ingredients that would never be allowed to be taken orally as a food or drug, through our skin.

Want to see what you’re putting on your skin? Check out the Skin Deep cosmetic database. It has the ingredients that go into most of the personal care products on the market with a toxicity rating for each one. Pretty interesting stuff!

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