Happy New Year!!!

Wishing all of you a Happy New Year.

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Beauty Tip #10 Use Multiple Products to Achieve Desired Results

We all want a "quick fix" when it comes to make up.  Who really wants to spend an hour every day just on their face right?  This is totally understandable.  However, don't be opposed to using multiple products to achieve your desired look.  What do I mean by this?  I'll give you 3 examples.

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Beauty Tip #9 How to Choose the Best Mascara

After years of working at the make up counter, I've noticed  one  of the questions that's asked most often is "what's your best mascara?".  To most people, this may seem like a logical and simple question. But to a professional make up artist, this is not a question that gets a quick "one size fits all" answer.

So how do you know what's the best mascara?  Here are 3 pointers to assist you.

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Beauty Tip #8 Thoroughly Remove Make up Around the Hairline

It's very important to make sure that you remove all make up when cleansing your skin.  You also need to make sure you get the area around your hairline.  Why? Overtime, build up of make up, dirt, oil, and make up remover will occur and it will look as though you have flaky skin or dandruff.  Thoroughly cleanse and rinse before drying off to prevent this from happening. :-)

Beauty Tip #7 Use Essential Oils

Do you want a more natural alternative to your skin care and make up? Try incorporating Essential Oils.  My favorites are Jojoba Oil, Avocado Oil, and Grapeseed Oil.   I purchase these from the Vitamin Shop, but they are also available at Whole Foods Grocery Store and other natural/holistic stores.  

Here are my top 3 ways to use Essential Oils in your regular routine.

1. Make Up Remover.  Jojoba Oil is fantastic for removing make up.  Just a tiny bit goes a long way.  It works to get rid of the toughest eye make up without burning my eyes.  This would be similar to using M.A.C. Cleanse Off Oil, which actually contains some Jojoba oil.  

Beauty Tip #6 Cosmetic Counter Sanitation

Even though most workers try their best to keep the products as clean as possible, they can't watch customers 24/7.  It's important for you to take your own precautions when trying on products.  

Below are my Top 5 Cosmetic Counter Sanitation Tips.

1. NEVER pick up a product and apply it directly to your skin!!  You should always sanitize the products first.  Even if you use a disposable wand or sponge, the actual product should be cleaned first.  
2. Do not "double dip" in liquid products.  This would include but not limited to mascara and lipgloss.  Always use fresh disposables to apply these products.

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Make Up Remover Wipes...The search continues with Kroger's Grocery Store Pt. 2

This is the 2nd installment of my review of Kroger's Grocery Store wipes.  To read Part 1, please click here. :-)

I wasn't able to find a picture of the Kroger brand wipes on the Kroger website,  I purchased these for $2.15.  They are supposed to be comparable to Neutrogena Make Up Remover Wipes which were $5.99. (Which I guess wasn't too bad since they retail for $6.49 on the official website.)

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