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We are all aware how important it is to have a good skincare routine.  But a lot of us are not aware that having a good skincare routine in the morning has a lot to do with protection from the sun and pollution.  We do not all have the same skin type, and therefore cannot use the same skincare products.  However, skincare experts do recommend you have a certain order in which you use your products.

SKINCARE REGIMEN

 1.  CLEANSER – When you wake up, start your routine by splashing your face with warm water. Next, wash your face with a gentle cleanser which is suitable for your skin type.

2.  TONER – Should I or should I not use a toner?  Unfortunately there are many misgivings with toner.  It does NOT strip you skin like the tones which existed years ago.  Today’s toners now act like a delivery system releasing antioxidants and vitamin B derivatives and wiping away traces of makeup from the evening before.

3.  SERUM – Rich in anti-oxidants, serum is an important part of your skincare routine; especially during the day.  A good serum will help fight all of the influences against your skin during the daytime. These things include exhaust fumes and your dirty cell phone screens.  Using serums will also help reduce the fine lines between your eyebrows.

4. MOISTURIZER – Everyone needs to use moisturizer; even those with oily skin.  There is no such thing as being too hydrated.  And sunscreen cannot be a stand-in for moisturizer.  The best way to apply moisturizer is to apply it right after you have all of the products which come before your moisturizer.  This helps to lock in the very much needed hydration to you skin.

 5.  SUNSCREEN – This is the last product in your skincare routine.  So what’s the best sunscreen to use?  Use one with zinc because the zinc provides the most extensive protection against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.

This is an acceptable, basic sequence for a morning skincare routine.  And this, of course, goes without saying, choose a skincare product which is suitable for your skin type.

Anytime a woman does her eye makeup, her main objective is to make her eyes stand out.  One of the best ways to accomplish this is to make your eyelashes appear long and full.  So here are a few ways to make this happen:

 

1.  Lash Primer –  Apply primer on your lashes prior to your mascara.  The right primer will give your eyelashes a ton of volume.  And did you know that the primer will help ease in the application with your mascara and make your mascara last longer?  The lash primer is one of the best places to start with your mascara.
2. Baby Powder –  For voluminous lashes, get a cotton swab and apply baby powder over the swab.  Next, place the baby powder over your lashes followed by two coats of mascara.  This trick will make your lashes appear very long.
3. Multiple Coats –  Everyone knows to apply more than one coat of mascara.  But if you want maximum volume, be sure each coat dries before applying the next coat of mascara.
4. Get The Back – Another way to get those lashes looking fuller, is to take your mascara wand and wiggle the wand BEHIND your eye lashes.  This will aid in making your lashes appear very full.
5. Brush Horizontally – Grasp your mascara wand horizontally.  Then brush your lashes with the wand facing upwards.  Doing this will make your eye lashes appear fuller.  Next brush your lashes with the wand vertically. This will make your eye lashes look longer.

Long lashes are sexy and pretty, and a fantastic way to make you stand out from the crowd.

Since I started shopping for makeup I have spent a small fortune throughout the years.  During this period of time I taught myself how to save money whenever I can.  And now I would like to share the money saving tips on beauty products with all you readers.

FANCY PACKAGING

Just because a product is wrapped in fancy packaging it does not mean the product is superior.  The appearance and product name make be alike, but do not be fooled!  Get your laptop out and search for dupes discovered by other shoppers.

BUY GENERIC

It is always tempting to purchase the newest, band name cosmetics.  But more times than not, the generic counterpart is just as good.  So the next time your are shopping for some eye cream or mascara, take a quick glance at the generic product before shelling out hard earned cash for the brand name. Chances are you can save some dollars.

RECYCLE

Do you have old or used cosmetics such as MAC, Kiehl’s and/or Lush cosmetics?  Definitely take a gander at their policy for recycling and possibly get free containers in return.

MASCARA BRUSHES

Take the mascara wands from expensive mascara, and place the brushes in cheaper mascara.  The brush is usually what you are paying more money for; buy reusing the brush with a cheaper mascara formula, you are saving money.  Rinse the mascara brush in warm water to rid the wand of clumps, and your cheaper mascara is ready to go.

CUT YOUR BOTTLES

Do you have plastic bottles of lotion or foundation?  Cut open the bottles and get all the product in the container that you may have missed.

GIFT CARDS

Save on discounted cards in order to help save money on your monthly makeup splurges.  Go to www.raise.com for cheap gift cards for Sephora, MAC, and other department stores.  There’s a chance you can save up to 5% or more off the face value of the card.

Those are just a few ideas on how to save  some dollars when purchasing makeup.  If you have some suggestions, please share.

 

Osmosis. What is it and why pay attention to it?  It is an intensive lip colour which comes in six shades.  Osmosis lip colour hydrates and protects your lips, and is extremely rich in pigments that leave your lips with a glistening finish.  This vegan liquid lipstick has a high shine and continues to give a high shine throughout the day.  In fact, none of the Osmosis lipcolours have a matte finish. Something of which I really enjoy.

This hydrating liquid lip color comes in six wonderful, different, hydrating shades:

1. Desire Me – Burgandy
2. Fine Me – Coral Pink
3. Have Me – Nude Pink (See Below Swatches)
4. Kiss Me – Red
5. Love Me – Deep Bright Pink
6. Spoil Me – Light Pink

 

 

Finally, I really like how it feels as if I’m not wearing anything on my lips. The very minimal transfer of lip color onto your cups is amazing.  This is one lip color worth some of your attention.