Kissable Lips!

Hey ladies! So I know everyone loves to have great lips! No man wants to see a beautiful face with "crusty" lips! #JustSayin. So here are a few tips for a healthier, smoother, prettier pout!

FIRST stop licking your lips constantly. I understand that it becomes habit if you think your lips are dry so you lick them, but really that just makes them dryer. Get a lip balm. MOISTURE! MOISTURE! MOISTURE! This could range from the Coco Butter balm to Vaseline or ChapStick. Whatever is going to work best for you. When choosing a lip balm, look for one that has SPF in it because you want to protect your lips from the sun just as you protect the rest of your body. Once a week I do like to do a lip scrub for my lips because that will help get rid of any dead skin on my lips and give me a smoother palette to work with.

Secondly, always remember to drink plenty of water. Keeping your body hydrated will always work with keeping prettier lips as well as prettier skin.

Next, whenever you want to do a lip gloss/lip stick make sure you choose one that is going to help add moisture to your lips and not dry them out. Also, as mentioned in an older post, try using a lip primer underneath.

Last but not LEAST!....put those new kissable lips to the test!

Hope you enjoy and smooches beautiful!!!!

Purple Smokey Eye

Hey ladies! So today I rocked a smokey eye (yes, during the day time) and it wasn't the typical black and brown colors... I used PURPLE hues!!!! WOO! I really like to change it up a little. You can always do smokey eyes with fun colors and even rock it during the day. I will make a video at a later date to show how I actually accomplished the look, but for now I am just going to list the products that I used and a few pictures! Feel free to ask questions if you have any. 

Face: 
Mac Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 NC45- Foundation
Lancome Maquicomplet Caramel Concealer (to cover facial imperfections)
Mary Kay Bronze 1 concealer (under eye)
Dual Finish Matte Topaz III (powder)
Mary Kay Cooling Bronzing Stick (cheek bronzer)
Mary Kay Mineral Bronzing Powder- Bronze Diva (all over bronzer)
MAC Sunbasque (blush)

Eyes:
Too-Faced Shadow Insurance (primer)
Lancome Color Design- Colour Du Jour (shadow- crease blender)
Lancome Color Design- Drama (shadow-  crease)
Estee Lauder- Amethyst (shadow- base; and smudged on top of bottom eyeliner)
Lancome Color Design- Drape (shadow- base)
MAC -Graphblack - (kohl eyeliner top and bottom smudged)
Add your choice of false lashes (if that's what you like) and then a tad bit of mascara!!!

I hope you enjoyed!...if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to enter them below! Thanks ladies!!!

Keeping Your Skin Alive... (part 1)

Hey Ladies! So I am sure you always hear of women talk about facial scrubs, masks, etc. Or you have been to makeup counters where they try to get you to buy one to add to your skin care regimen. How many of you actually buy them? Not many, I know! But honestly, exfoliating your skin really should become a part of your beauty regimen...even if it is only ONCE a week! Come on, you mean to tell me on Sunday night you can't rejuvenate your face for the week and get rid of all that liquor and smoked stain skin you acquired while out partying Saturday night?!?!? (We have ALL been there, don't be ashamed now!)

Benefits of exfoliating: cleanses the skin, gets rid of dead skin (this will help if you have acne scars), unclogs pores which will help in the prevention of acne, leaves your skin smooth and soft, and will rejuvenate your skin and give you a great glow.  Dermatologists and other skin care professionals will also tell you the importance of exfoliating your skin if you don't believe me.  Also, please please please do not use a body scrub for your face!

Now remember, when going out to find the perfect scrub for you, consider what type of skin type you have. Think about it, are you OILY, DRY, COMBINATION, or do you have over all SENSITIVE skin???? ( I will do a mini post on how to figure out which one you are.)
Secondly, what is your budget? You don't have to buy one that is from a department store to get great results if it is not within your budget. Things can be costly but it doesn't mean that you can't still get "wine" results on a "beer" budget. Look in your kitchen pantry or refrigerator. You will be surprised at what you have in your home that you can use for this. Ever heard of Sugar scrubs? You can even use milk! Using milk will add enzymes to your skin and leave your skin extra soft and smooth. (Not suggested if you are allergic to milk or lactose intolerant.) Some people even use baking soda to exfoliate.
Next, how often are you planning on using this scrub? Do you want a daily scrub or one that is for once a week usage? Generally with scrubs that are only meant for once a week use, they are going to be a lot stronger so stay away from those if you have really sensitive skin. Go for one that says "daily" use (even though that doesn't necessarily mean you use it daily) because it is going to be more gentle for your skin.

Now if you don't want to buy a facial scrub, maybe invest in a facial brush! This is definitely a good replacement. With a facial scrub you can just wet your face, put your facial cleanser on the brush, then go over your face with the brush, rinse, pat dry, and you're good to go! Don't want to buy a brush? Then do the same technique with a good facial wash cloth. Word to the wise, don't use the same wash cloth that you use to wash the rest of your body with...really? Think about all the germs that you are putting from the rest of your body onto your face and what type of bacteria that can be left on your face from this wash cloth. Remember, your skin is more sensitive than the rest of your body.

So bury that dead skin and say hello to the new rejuvenated you.... Happy Scrubbing!!! *muah*


Example of a facial brush below.
Facial Brush


...Part 2 ..coming soon..

Head-n-Shoulders Anyone?!?!?!

Ok, so I am sure you are definitely wondering....what the "flipped up pancake" is she talking about now? Head and shoulders? What does this have to do with your beauty regime besides getting rid of those unsightly flakes floating around on your scalp? Well I have an interesting piece of information for you LADIES and GENTS!

...You ready?...

Alright, so according to dermatologists (skin-doctors), if you are suffering from dermatological problems such as rosacea, eczema, or any inflamed/itchy/scaly skin you can use Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo on those areas. So obviously, this is something that I have tested to see if it was actually beneficial, and YES it works. I also know of someone else who has tried it and it worked wonders for them as well. While going further into research, I found that this simple shampoo can also help reduce acne as well.  Who knew?

So go ahead and buy yourself a little travel size container of Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo to add to your kit of cosmetic products! You can wash your face with it and even other parts of your body that you may have problems with. CAUTION:... I do suggest that you try it in a small area first just to make sure you aren't allergic to it or anything (everyone's skin is different). This honestly brings a whole new meaning to "Head" and "Shoulders" for me....


....Happy Washing!!!! *muah*

 

Primers!!!

So it seems that whenever I do makeovers, women always ask me "why do you use a primer?". Well, there are definitely a few different reasons why I use them and why I suggest them. Of course there are different types of primers for different things. You have your lip primer, eye primer, and even foundation primer.

Lip Primer

Lip primers are great to use especially when wearing lipsticks. Lip primers are going to help keep your lips moisturized (if using the right kind) as well as keeping your lipstick, lipgloss, or lipstain on your lips. I call lip primers the foundation for your lip color while giving you a true color, a smoother finish, it will fill in the lines on your lips and some will even plump your lips. When looking for a great primer, ask yourself what do you want out of your primer. Compare them and see which one will best fit your needs. Below are a list of some primers that you can try out...

Urban Decay Lip Primer Potion                         Stila One Step PrimeColor

Too Faced Lip Insurance Lip Primer                  Benefit Cosmetics

e.l.f. Studio Lip Primer and Plumper                   Lip Fusion XL Lip Primer

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Liplift                                   

Eye Primer

Eye primers are basically the same concept with your lip primer honestly. Eye primers are going to make your eyeshadows more vibrant in color, stay on longer, help elevate creases in your shadow, and give you a smoother finish!

Urban Decay Primer Potion                               Urban Decay original Eyeshadow Primer

Too Faced Shadow Insurace                             NYX eyeshadow base

Guerlain Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow Primer           LORAC Behind the Scenes Primer

Stila One Step PrimeColor                                 Stila Prime Pot

Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray                    

Foundation Primer

Your foundation primer is also going to do a number of things for your skin depending on the brand. They are great for giving you a flawless effect to your foundation, help even your skin tone, give a smooth finish, help the color stay on your face, reduce oil build up, fill in lines and wrinkles, help conceal pores, cover discoloration, as well as give you an airbrushed look to your foundation. I really do like foundation primers because they can really give you a flawless and radiant complexion. Honestly, when painting the walls in your home, wouldn't you use a primer first? Why not use one before you "paint" your face?

Lancome La Base Pro                                      Lancome Eclat Miracle

Lancome Ageless Minerale Correcteur             Rimmel Foundation Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Found. Primer             Makeup Forever Microperfecting Primer

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer                     Benefit Cosmetics the POREfessional

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer                          Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer



Beauty is affordable.... Let's keep it G!

Let's keep it G.... Great, Glam, Good on the pocket!

Bridal

Planning your wedding can be a crazy and stressful yet exciting task! Do not let finding the perfect makeup artist for your big day be stressful. You've come to the right place! I will ensure that this experience is the easiest part of your wedding experience. You will be completely catered to for your big day because your wedding day is your time to shine as you walk down the aisle to meet the love your life!

• Bride
• Mother of the Bride
• Bridesmaids
• Bridal Consultation Parties



Special Occasion

Makeup application for your Birthdays, Reunions, Nights Out, Bachelorette Parties, Formals, Proms and Anniversaries. Any special event in your life is worth looking Great and Glam!

Makeup Tutorial

I am available for mini personal makeup tutorials or I can even host makeup parties for you and a few of your closest friends. Whether you want to find the right foundation shade or learn how to put eyeliner on, I am here to help!

....Who said being Gorgeous was hard work?....

For information on pricing you can email inquiries to inher.beauty1@gmail.com ! To see a few photos of my work, on the right hand side of the page at the top under PAGES click "Let Me Paint Ya Face".

Ain't Nothing Like a FREE Gift...

Ain't Nothing Like A FREE gift... oh yea...with purchase LOL

I'll update this as much as possible when I know of a free gift deal going on! Yeah, free gifts are awesome, just don't forget you have to make a purchase first. That's why its called FREE GIFT with PURCHASE!!!! As someone who used to work at a makeup counter I cannot stress enough...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be kind to the makeup ladies! If it says free gift with a purchase of $32.50.. please dont try to bargain with them if your purchase is only $29!!! It's only fair and you have no idea how their bosses are breathing down their neck about the gift count AND how much money is actually coming in to the store. Be KIND! Thanks!

GIFT ME!

Belk- Clinique free gift with $21.50 purchase. $60 value

Dillards - Estee Lauder free gift with $35 purchase. $85 value

Ulta- $17.50 purchase and receive 13-piece gift. $75 value

UPDATE!!!! I found a new free gift for ya at Macy's! With any purchase of $35 or more at the Lancome counter you will receive a free gift valued at $156!!!!

HEY LADIES LOOK WHAT I FOUND! >>> So if you go to www.eyeslipsface.com to shop for any E.L.F Mineral cosmetics you can receive 50% off your purchase of $25 or more.  OR You can receive FREE shipping on orders of $25 or more! Pretty great value. This offer will end August 22! So hurry hurry hurry!!!

This is For You...My Fellow Makeup Junkie!!!!

Here are a few sites with a products I love..love...love! But hey I love anything cosmetic oriented almost! Hope this is helpful to the masses!

Dont forget you can always check out your local department stores for cosmetics such as Lancome (which is close to my heart), Clinique, Estee Lauder, Chanel, MAC, Dior, Shiseido, & Anastasia just to name a few...

The great thing about department stores, ulta, and sephora is that they often have Free Gifts with purchases! Those are always the best time to buy anything that you need to add to your makeup collection. Everyone loves a free gift right! They are always worth it because you end up getting so much more than what you paid for. Rather you use it or not, you can ALWAYS give it as a gift to someone else! I'll try to keep track with who has a Gift With Purchase (GWP) going on and post it.


http://www.sephora.com/
http://www.ulta.com/
http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=104
http://www.marykay.com/
www.benefitcosmetics.com
http://www.shiseido.com/
http://www.lacolors.com/
http://www.lorealparisusa.com/
www.maybelline.com

Hit Me Wit Ya Best Shot...Fire Awayyyy

Post any comments/questions/concerns or anything else ya want to know here ok! Fire Away Divasssss *muah

Let Me Introduce Myself

Hello Beautiful! My name is Candi and I am a self-proclaimed makeup addict, junkie, and abuser lol! I have been in love with makeup for years. Almost 6 years ago I realized I had a gift for actually "painting" women's faces. Ever since then, I have been practicing and perfecting my craft. I wanted to create a blog where women could ask different questions about different things in the cosmetic world and even share thoughts about other things that women talk about often. This isn't just about the outside appearance, it's also about being secure with yourself on the inside and really bringing out the woman you want to be!

Working with different makeup and skincare lines, I definitely understand the ins and outs of different products and how there are different "strokes" for different folks! Anything you want to know about makeup/skincare or even product reviews...feel free to ask away!

So come on my fellow divas, fashionistas, makeup gurus, and spirtitually inclined ladies and lets get this party started lol!

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