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My Favorite Daily Lip Color
This product comes with two parts. First is the color part. It reminds me of a paint. You must apply it to dry lips. It won't look good on lips that are already very dry or flaking though. After you apply the color, you wait a minute or so and then apply the top moisturizer coat. That part is clear and glides on very smoothly. If you wear it with out the moisturizer, it will feel very drying and uncomfortable, not to mention that it won't look that good. I have found that a very light coat will give me a lot of color that lasts a long time.
As for it's lasting ability - I have found that it lasts a very long time! Even all day, including eating and through some "light" kissing LOL. However, greasy foods will cause it to come right off onto your napkin. In fact the only way to remove this lip color is with some cold cream greasy type makeup remover, or some sort of oil based remover like vaseline.
It seems to be a pretty good value when you consider how long it will last. However I usually use up the moisturizer tube long before I run out of the color. Fortunately I can buy more tubes of the moisturizer separately without having to buy more of the entire product.
They have a huge variety of colors to choose from, and the long lasting look is definitely my favorite part!
My Favorite Blush
This blush does not have that shimmery look to it, which I hate. I don't like a shimmery blush because it tends to accentuate my wrinkles (I know! I can't believe I am admitting I have wrinkles!!). It is also not overly scented like a lot of other blushers. If there's one thing I can't stand, it's highly scented makeup which conflicts with the scents I actually want to wear.
It blends easily and looks very natural. I often use it to add a little color just under my brow area as well, so that I don't look so pale.
It doesn't last as long as an "all day" type blush would last, but I find that it blends better than the cream blushers do, which definitely meets my needs. The application brush is a little small for my needs though, so I usually use one of my nice long-handled brushes to apply it.
My Daily Products: Mascara
I have tried a lot of different mascaras over the years, but I always seem to come back to this one. It has never let me down. I am a contact lens wearer, so my mascara brand is very important. This one does not flake off, it's easy to apply, and it really makes my lashes look thicker. I usually only need one coat to get the effect I want, which lives up to it's name!
It's easy to wash off with soap and water. I don't normally wear the waterproof one since it's much harder to remove. This one will run if I get really wet (like surfing!), but it's not too bad if I'm just crying at a beautiful wedding.
It's super comfortable, very affordable, and gives me the look I want. I have been using it for many years and will continue.
My favorite Concealer
This is the second entry where I am reviewing all of the products that I use on a regular basis. This week it is my concealer! I use Revlon ColorStay Blemish Concealer, in the color "fair".
I just discovered this product about a year ago and I love it. It is great for small blemishes that I want to cover and it really does last all day. It's like a nice paint when it goes on and it won't come off after it dries. Hide those blemishes! Most of the blemishes that I am trying to conceal are actually dark sunspots caused by sun damage that I got when I was younger and never wore any sunscreen. It does a good job of concealing them and blending in with my natural skin color.
I like the applicator on the wand since it helps blend and spread nicely. It's also a great value and really seems to last a long time. This is definitely a winner and something I will continue to buy.
My favorite products: Eyeliner
Today I will discuss my favorite eyeliner. I love the Cover Girl Perfect Point Plus eye pencil. My favorite color is #210 "espresso" which is a dark brown color. I find that it is not as harsh as using a black eyeliner.
It's an auto loading pencil, so I don't have to use a sharpener on it. It's easy to blend and even has a built in sponge tip on the end of it to use for soft blending, which I love. The cover to protect the top stays on well, so it travels well in my purse.
It is a water soluble eye liner, so it doesn't always last as long as I wish it would, especially if I'm sweating really hard like working out or dancing in a hot dance floor, but I figure if I'm that sweaty then what's the difference anyway!
It's also very comfortable which is important to me since I am also a contact lens wearer.
How to Use and Eyelash Curler
Apply all your other eye makeup first, such as your eyeliner and eye shadow. Then, with your lashes still bare, you will use the eyelash curler. Open the mouth of lash curler and insert your top eyelashes. Carefully close down on the mouth until it clamps the eyelashes as close to your lid as you can get. Be very careful not to pinch your eyelid. If you feel any pain at all, then you are probably pinching your eye lid.
Rest the handle of the lash curler against your cheek being very careful not to bump it or move your hand. You may even want to rest your elbow on the counter. Do whatever is necessary to be very still so that you do not risk pulling out some of your eyelashes.
Hold the eyelashes closed in the curler for about 5-8 seconds. Then carefully open it up and release your eyelashes. They should be sufficiently curled, but you may want to repeat it once more to get the full effect. The bottom lashes will not work in a lash curler.
Finally, after you have curled them, you can apply your mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. Now, you can go bat those beautiful eyes and look gorgeous!
How to Apply False Eyelashes
How to talk to your Hair Stylist
First, Speak up before you get started!
Don't let your hair stylist talk you into something you really don't want. Mine frequently wants to thin my hair. Personally I like my hair thicker. It's a personal preference. I believe my stylist has a personal preference for thinner hair. Well, he doesn't have to look at it every day -- I do. On a couple of occasions, I have let him thin it a little and I agree that it looks ok, but once or twice I let him just have his way with my hair and ended up hating it for a long time until it grew back.
Second, Have some idea of what you want before you get there. If you have no idea, your stylist will have no choice but to come up with something on the spot, which may not fit your lifestyle as well as you would like.
Finally, really communicate with your stylist. I have found that if I really talk to him about what I want and make sure that he really understands, then I always walk away happy. This is why I am a repeat customer. Know what you like and don't be afraid to ask for it. Your stylist wants your business, and therefore he wants you to be happy with your hair!
