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Lip Color for Every Occasion 
Lip Gloss vs. Lipstick
Lip Makeup Application
Plumping Your Pout
Protecting Your Pout
Lip Color for Every Occasion
The great thing about lip color is that it can change your look instantly. Go from au naturel to dramatic with a little lip color for any occasion.
For a subtle and natural look, use a tinted lip balm. The Balm Plump Your Pucker Lip Gloss Pot is fabulously sheer with a light tint. As a bonus, it will give your pucker a little more plump.
If you want to go dramatic, red is the hue for you. Most women have a hard time finding the perfect shade of red for their skin tone, so here’s some guidance. Read the rest of this entry »
Caring for Your Hair Naturally With Organic Hair Care Products 
Curly Hair Care
From Fine to Curly: Hair Care Tips for Everybody
Get the Perfect ‘Do
Hair Savors
Long Locks: How to Care for Hair Extensions
Men’s Hair Care
Caring for Your Hair Naturally With Organic Hair Care Products
You don’t need chemicals to achieve great-looking hair. There are some fabulous organic hair care products that create spectacular styles too. Some great ones to try are:
Philip B Scent of Santa Fe Shampoo. It is a moderately priced shampoo that is very rich and moisturizing. It even counteracts red undertones in your hair.
John Masters Organic Lavender and Avocado Intensive Conditioner. John Masters uses plant extracts and essential oils to create an intensive conditioner that adds vitality to dry hair.
Hamadi Shea Spray is great for de-frizzing, smoothing and fortifying the hair. It’s perfect for color-treated hair because it protects from the sun’s harmful rays.
John Masters Organic Hair Pomade is perfect for short styles with shine. This pomade is made of organic beeswax and essential oils.
For the finishing touches, Philip B Jet Set Precision Control Hair Spray is perfect. A super light-weight hair spray for volume, texture, play and soft-touch hold.
Gentlemen’s Fragrance: Colognes 
Note Taking: Fragrance Notes
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: Women’s Fragrance
The Difference Between Fragrance and Body Mist
The Gift of Fragrance
Gentlemen’s Fragrance: Colognes
Cologne is typically a masculine, clean-smelling scent. Men should look for these characteristics when choosing a cologne:
Stay away from a fragrance that smells fruity, flowery or feminine.
Choose a cologne that also comes in a body wash and/or aftershave. By layering the scent, you can ensure that it will last throughout the day.
Try a cologne that incorporates a sexy, masculine and fresh smell into one, like Fresh Scents by Terri My Man Cologne Spray. This cologne has a blend of bergamot and musk, which make it a must-have for men. Read the rest of this entry »
Blemish Be Gone, How to Conceal Even the Biggest Blemish 
Oil Slicks: Cleaning Them Up With These Tips
Pack Your Bags for Good: Concealing Under Eye Circles and Puffiness
The Best Makeup Brushes
The Big Debate: Liquid vs. Powder Foundation
Blemish Be Gone, How to Conceal Even the Biggest Blemish
They pop up out of nowhere and we all get them … those nasty little things we call zits. They can wreak havoc on an important event or even cause us pain and discomfort throughout the day. So how can we mask the inevitable? Concealer is the answer.
Concealers won’t make blemishes go away, but they can help hide them until they are gone.
Concealing a blemish is simple if you know what to do and have the right product. The first tip is to pick a blemish concealer that is oil-free. You do not want to exacerbate the problem by putting more oil into your pores.
You also need the right tools. Choose a natural bristled concealer brush like the Paula Dorf Total Camouflage Brush. Avoid using your fingers to apply concealer to a blemish because your hands have bacteria on them.
Then apply a great concealer by patting it on and around the blemish. A great concealer, like Allison Raffaele True Concealer, is perfect because it is oil-free and blends easily. Blend the edges of the concealer into the rest of your makeup and apply an oil-free powder, like Lola Cosmetics Micronized Press Powder to set your entire face. The Lola Cosmetics pressed powder reduces redness and absorbs oil which is perfect for blemish prone skin!
Choosing The Right Body Lotion
With thousands of body lotions on the market, it may seem impossible to choose the best body lotion for you. However, here are some helpful tips to make it easier.
Read the Label
Most body lotions are clearly labeled by skin type. Whether your skin is dry, oily, sensitive or aging, you can narrow down your body lotion choices by just reading the label. Also look at the list of ingredients to avoid allergies.
Look for Natural Body Products
Body products labeled all natural are the best for most skin types - particularly sensitive or acne prone skin. Choosing unscented natural bath and body products may also cut down on allergies. Non-comedogenic lotions will not clog your pores or cause breakouts.
Get Sun Protection
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, pick a body lotion that has ultraviolet protection. Sun damage can cause drying, wrinkling and skin cancer.
Change By Season
Use a heavier body lotion or shea body butter in the winter and a lighter lotion in the warmer months.
Anti-Aging Tips and Tricks
Although there aren’t any magical potions or lotions that will make us look years younger, there are some tricks you can incorporate into your daily skincare and makeup routine to fool others into thinking you’re much younger!
To de-puff under-eye bags: Sleep with your head slightly raised to prevent fluid from pooling around the eye area. Also, put your under-eye cream in the refrigerator to help cool and soothe puffy eyes in the morning.
Avoid wearing metallic eye colors or shimmery face makeup. Shimmer and shine make wrinkles stand out, which make you appear older.
Use a gloss to plump up your lips and pump out the lines.
Use a cream blush instead of powder since powder tends to settle into fine lines.
Dust face powder over your forehead, bridge of your nose and chin with a big bristled brush. You will avoid a caked-on look by doing so.
shape up your lips
Applying lipliner is not only a great way to define and accentuate the shape of your lips, but also to keep your lipstick from feathering.
1. Begin applyling lipliner at the center of your natural upper lip line to define the bow then work toward the outer corners to complete the line.
2. Start at one corner of your bottom lip then follow your natural lip line all the way to the other corner.
Tip: Choose a lipliner that matches your lipstick or a flesh tone shade for a soft, natural look.
Tip: To get plumper, pinker looking lips, do not touch up by drawing a hard lip line; smudge it so lips look fuller! For a more dramatic fullness, choose a lipstick shade with a hint of frost.
Tip: To avoid lipstick on your teeth, put your index finger in your mouth and then draw it out slowly with your mouth closed. What you see on your finger is what would have ended up on your teeth!
creating a natural, rosy radiance
When applying blush, you want the color to look soft and natural, as if it comes from within. Read below for tips on how to put on make-up.
1. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application.
2. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline.
3. If you have two shades, apply the darker one on the apple of the cheek first, then use the lighter shade to highlight. Blend well so there is no visible line between colors.
4. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin.
Tip: To know “where to glow” bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. Where your cheeks are flushed is where you are meant to blush. Apply your blush there and it will be naturally rosy every time.
Tip: Cheek color should be used to enhance your complexion, not to change your natural skin tone. Use sparingly for daytime, then add more or a deeper shade for a more dramatic nighttime effect. For special occasions, dust a lightly frosted powder over your cheekbones for a subtle but alluring glow.
Tip: Make sure to blend your blush into your foundation well or it will tend to look unnatural and add the appearance of 5 years to your looks.
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creating the sophisticated look
1. Apply a light eyeshadow over your entire eyelid from lash line to eyebrow bone, but not beyond.
2. Define the crease of your eyelid using a medium or dark shade. The deeper the shade, the more dramatic look.
3. To open up your eyes so that they appear livelier, place a dot of a light shade in the inner corner of each eye.
Tip: When choosing an eyeshadow shade, keep in mind that a pastel shade will look softer while a darker shade will appear more dramatic when applied.
A light even dusting of loose powder sets foundation and concealer, giving your face a velvety, more natural finish. It also provides smooth blending for any eye makeup or blush to follow.
1. Dip a puff or powder brush in loose powder. Shake off excess to avoid uneven distribution, then apply powder over entire face and neck.
2. To maintain a flawless finish throughout the day, apply pressed powder using a sponge or clean powder brush.
Tip: Face powder can be used alone, over foundation or over your moisturizer for a natural, sheer, no-shine look.
Tip: For the closest color match, choose a powder shade that is 3 shades lighter than your foundation.
Tip: If you are over the age of 30, avoid powdering under the eyes as it can make fine lines and wrinkles appear more obvious.
Tip: Facial oil-blotting sheets help to remove excess oil and shine without disturbing your makeup. Carry them with you everywhere you go!