Clean then Sleep

So, this one seems simple enough. Wash off your makeup before you get in bed. Leaving on the makeup, no matter what the product says, will clog pores, create more oil, and could possible get in your eye and cause infections, not to mention its coming off on your pillow and sheets, which you will one day lay a clean face on (hopefully). 

The solution is simple, gently remove the makeup using a very mild facial cleanser or even better using an oil. Then to remove stubborn eye makeup use a very gentle eye makeup remover (never ever scrub this area). Lancome and Aveda both make great gentle removers. 

Once the makeup is removed use a gentle and light cleanser to wash off any remaining impurities, tone, then moisturize.  This my friends is a sure fine way to keep your skin looking young and healthy.

PS: If you have a good amount of product in your hair, its best to wash it too before going to bed. Remember what ever is on you when you hit the sack will be all over your bed in the morning, and I seriously doubt any of you clean your sheets daily! Hope this helps.

Jaybrow

Don't cake it on...

This topic was a request, thanks Ashlee. One of the biggest mistake, other than not blending, is not using an appropriate foundation/ powder. We see this more often than not where a woman's makeup looks cakey or its altogether the wrong color.

Choosing weather to use powder or liquid or even a tinted moisturizer is a daunting task. Here are the basics:

Powder foundations: great to even out redness and gives a soft matte finish. This really should only be used on younger skin almost free of wrinkles. 

Liquid Foundation: great for maximum coverage and will give a semi matte finish. This product is great for anyone wanting total coverage, but apply a thin layer at first then add more if needed to avoid the cakey look.

Tinted Moisturizer: great for a natural dewy look with medium coverage. This product I highly recommend, it acts as a moisturizer and helps even out skin redness. You can use a light coat of powder over it to add a softer less shiny finish, but by far this is the most natural.

Powder: Just simple powder is great for you ladies with flawless skin that want to matte up the oil.

The next step is choosing the color. Use natural lighting when picking colors!

Test a small dot on your cheek, not your neck (why would you try makeup on your neck when you wear it mainly on your face). Do not let some sales lady fool you into thinking you need a color darker or lighter, unless you plan on getting super dark or light within a matter of days. Find a color the matches perfectly to you skin in natural lighting. 

Remember ladies, blend, blend, blend. The same goes for foundation and powder. Do not stop at your neck line bring the color down your neck. 

Pat, Pat, Pat, foundation should be patted into the skin for longevity, then brushed over to smooth it out.

Hope this helps!

JayBrow

Do Not Skip the Brush

Most women, especially those in a hurry, use their fingers to apply shadows and creams, even lipsticks; unless you want wrinkles, and an uneven application use professional brushes.

Their is a brush for almost everything:

Eye cream: use a concealer brush and gently apply it inward toward the center of your eye.

Concealer: use a concealer brush.

Foundation: use a flat foundation brush for liquids and a larger kabuki brush for powders.

Blush: use a brush brush or a fan brush for a more intense look.

Brows: use an angle brush.

Eye line: use an angle brush with powder for a softer look or use an angle brush with liquid liner for a 

               precise and intense look. (These are just brush options using a pencil is fine).

Eye shadow: DO NOT use your fingers. Use a basic medium shadow brush to pat on the colors where  

                      desired, then use a contour brush to softly blend any lines; careful not to mix the colors

                      to much for this can make the color look "muddy".

BRUSH TIP: Flat brushes were designed to pat the makeup into the skin, not sweep. Round brushes were made to sweep, blend, and smooth makeup.

Have fun,

JayBrow

"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.

JayBrow

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.

JayBrow

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.