"Top 10 Skin Myths Debunked"

Over the weekend, I found this really helpful article on proper skincare; a topic that seems to have a larger urban legend following then Bigfoot. 

Top 10 Skin Myths Debunked

Check out the link above. It is a Marie Claire article that interviews dermatologist to settle this debate with a medical approach once and for all. I agree and have, myself, proved 99% of what they say. 

I am impartial to the myth of the face scrub. While I do agree overuse of face scrubs can make your skin oily, a lot of people, depending on their skin type, benefit from these exfoliations. The longer we let dry skin and oil mix, the sooner the pore will become clogged. I would almost say a weekly exfoliation is certain. Dryer skin can get away with more scrubs while oilier skin can benefit from a weekly scrub.

JayBrow

Video Day: CHER

One of the worlds biggest fashion and makeup icons, CHER! Watch closely at her intense, yet natural makeup. Enjoy.

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Fashion Trend

Orange is all the rage as a lip color this year!

There are many shades of orange out there so anyone can pull off this look. This particular shade , in the picture above, has a lot more red in it than most would be comfortable wearing. Other shades have more pink or muted down tones. 

Orange lips will make light eyed girls (green, blues) pop more than ever! So do not be afraid to give it a shot! This is one trend that is ALMOST fool proof. Visit a professional makeup artist and have them pick your perfect orange.

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The best thing since water!

Above is just one of six of the Aveda composition oils! I wanted to share this product with you simply because it is one of the few products out there that, truly 100% ,works. 

There are numerous ways to use it: you can put a few drops in your bath water for super soft skin, you can dab a bit on your scalp to reduce dryness, you can put a couple drops on your face as a moisturizer (my favorite use), it can be used as a massage oil, cuticle oil, and can even be mixed into other products such as hand lotions and conditioners.

These oils are mainly made from jojoba oil which is the closest natural oil to the bodies own oils. The oils soften skin, add moisture, and reduce dryness. Each of the six oils has its own benefit.

All-sensative: For use on sensitive skin; this product is 100% jojoba oil and will not cause breakouts or rashes.

Energizing: For use on oily skin; this product does what it says, energizes the skin. When applying you can feel a warming sensation. The product is light and has a refreshing aroma.

Calming: For use on dry irritated skin; this product helps calm the skin and senses with its clean aroma and feel.

Beautifying: For use on very dry skin; this product works best when applied into bath water or on the cuticles or scalp as a treatment. Too oily for everyday use on the face not to mention the very powerful aroma, the most moisturizing though.

Active: For use on sore bodies and feet; this product contains menthol and should only be used on the feet and as a muscle rub. The scent is very invigorating and has a tingling sensation upon application.

Mens: For use on the tough dry scalp or dry body of men; this product contains the refreshing aroma of the Aveda men's line. Can be used in very small amounts on wet hair to help combat frizz.

Please do try one of these amazing oils, you will not regret it!

PS- I have very oily skin so I use 2 drops of the energizing oil as a light moisturizer. Be sure to dampen the skin before applying so the product will absorb better.

BLEND BLEND BLEND

Today I will tell you my BIGGEST pet peeve with women and their makeup. Women who do not blend their blush and eye shadows. I cannot begin to tell you girls how bad it actually looks. The 80's are over, save that look for costume parties and professional photo shoots.
The cheeks are my biggest peeve. After gently and lightly applying your blush, one or more coats, then grab the brush you applied your powder with and BLEND. This should knock out any hard lines. If you used a liquid blush or lip stick make sure you are using a small amount and blending will with your fingers or a brush before continuing.
Eyeshadows are on the fence. The reason I say this is because most of the time women unintentionally leave the shadow unblended and it looks a mess. But there are those rare occasions when keeping the colors completely unblended looks nice. But, to make this easier just blend. By blend i do not mean make all the colors look like one muddy mess. Just softly blend the line where two colors meet.
Well hopefully this will help those of you doing this get the most out of your makeup. Good Luck!

Jay Brow

Makeup Icon

Madonna is one of the biggest fashion icons of all time. I will let this video do all of the talking. But I will say one thing, I LOVE her eye brows. Hope you all enjoy!

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Enhance your lashes, don't over power them

Eyeliner is probably the most misused and over used makeup product! The reason it was designed was for women to enhance the thickness and length of their lashes. Of course there are now other reasons, smokey eye, cat eye, egyptian eye; all techniques that should be avoided unless your a makeup artist or you have spent a lot of time practicing and have been shown correctly. 

Classic eyeliner is a thin line, sometimes increasing in thickness (slightly), from the inner side of your lid to the outer. It is a very simple technique most women should play up daily for a beautiful eye opening experience.

The type of product used is simply a matter of preference and longevity. Pencil and kohl liners will give you a simple everyday look that can be dramatic or not so. They can be smudged for a smokey eye, or sharpened for an egyptian eye. (To increase the longevity of pencil liner apply the same color eye shadow over the line with an angled brush to "set" the liner. Gel and liquid liners were made mostly for women who wanted a more dramatic look that last ALL day. This product will not wash off easy and most are water proof. The problem is that liquids and gels are more difficult to use and take lots of practice. 

As for lining you bottom lash line... This can be done in order to open up the eye. This should only be done on women under 35. The reason is women over 35 (sometimes 40) will start to notice signs of aging; applying a dark liner under your eyes will only enhance the dark circles, sometimes the liner will bleed into the wrinkles, and just overall the liner will attract attention to that area. Instead, if you MUST, apply a fine application on the outer third of your bottom lash, this will pull the attention out!

I hope this tip has given some of you an "eye" opening experience.

JayBrow