You don’t have to give the makeup counter at the mall the whole it’s not you, it’s me routine. The truth is out there, germs are all over the place. Yes, it’s gross to think about, but if you love your face you will take heed so that you can continue to enjoy your shopping experience.
Makeup Counter- How to Survive the Germiest Cosmetics…and Customers
Why are things so germy in the first place? Great question and it should be noted that makeup artists working at these establishments do clean. The issue begins with consumers. Not everyone uses the provided utensils to sample products and simply some are the type that do not cleanse their hands after using the restroom. All of this adds up to the spread of bacteria.
So then, what product should you definitely be watching out for? The beauty product most susceptible to contamination at the makeup counter is lip gloss. Whatever you do never apply a tester to your lips. Once a product has been utilized it is contaminated. How?
A product does not require direct contact with a person in order to be vulnerable to bacteria. That is why after a product has been used by one person, even if the following customers sample it with separate wands they could still possibly be exposed to bacteria. Ewwwww.
Makeup Counter- How to Survive
Now this article is not written to scare you away from purchasing or sampling products at the mall for the rest of your life. The fact is the makeup counter is very useful when it comes to testing. Various products can be quite expensive so its great to take them for a test drive so to speak before breaking out the credit card.
Moreover, let’s face it, makeup products are also not an one product fits all. What looked amazing on the model in the ad who seemed to resemble our skin tone, may not look so fantastic on us. Therefore, it is best to see a new product up close and personal.
To protect yourself from germs always use the tools provided for sanitation. The wands, swabs and sprays are not there for decoration, use them. Also, test products on your hands and forearms. Many counter professionals recommend placing product on your fingertips and holding them up to your face. Furthermore, consider shopping in the morning. When a store is first opened that is when everything is the most clean and has been sterilized for the next business day. Going early is a great way to beat crowds and that day’s next round of introduced germs.
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Today is Travel Monday and normally we tell you about a fascinating travel destination that should be added to your bucket list. However, many of you fabulous jet-setters asked us for tips to look great even while you vacation. Well dolls, your wish is our command! Our first travel beauty tip is all about plane travel. We are going to tell you exactly what to do in order to step off a plane looking like the superstar you are!
Plane Travel Beauty Tip: How to Step Off Looking Gorgeous
Travel can be very hard on the body at times. You are moving through different time zones as well as adjusting to various altitudes. Moreover, do not even get us started about the stress that can occur from an unexpected layover or lost luggage.
While you can not control every last thing that could pop up while you plane travel to your selected destination; you can stay on top of your own personal travel beauty regimen. For instance, prep should actually begin the night before you leave. Apply a very intensive moisturizer to your face that is formulated to add tons of hydration to your skin.
Why is this necessary? Adding a nice amount of moisture to your face and skin will help protect it once exposed to the plane’s extremely dehydrating cabin pressure. Therefore, instead of your face being zapped of moisture that it desperately needs, the cabin elements will pull from your saved up hydration reservoir.
This will create a nice balance. As a result, when you step off the plane you will not look like a dry, desert wasteland. Moreever, your skin will retain moisture and its usual glow. Can you say, selfie ready?
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She’s simply Irresistible! Spring is here which means its time for amazing spring beauty products. Revlon ambassador, Ciara, is showing off the newest Revlon Nail Enamel Irresistible. The shade, the look, the long lasting wear… come on what’s not to love?
Revlon Nail Enamel Irresistible As Worn By Spokeswoman Ciara
As Revlon says, “It’s never too early to bust out spring hues.” Bright, vibrant tints always dominate this particular season. Therefore, if you love color play Irresistible will be right up your alley.
Blue is a color that’s associated with the sea, sky, freedom and imagination. Moreover, it also denotes trust, confidence, wisdom, intelligence and stability. So then, if you want a color that not only makes a statement, but shows inner strength you must pick up this polish.
Nevertheless, we are not the only ones loving this new hot enamel. Revlon diehards weighed in on the Ciara’s nail look:
“Nice color, Ciara is perfection also, so gorgeous.”
“Simply beautiful!”
“I can’t wait to purchase my products. Great choice in having Ciara represent the Revlon brand.”
“Beautiful color I will be purchasing. By the way Ciara is beautiful.”
“Perfection.”
“Ciara looks SO beautiful here, Revlon she makes the perfect Revlon spokeswoman.”
“University of Kentucky color, I got someone in mind to gift this nail polish. Ciara you are beautiful girl.”
“Revlon I can’t thank you enough for selecting Ciara to be your Global Brand Ambassador. I have always been a Revlon customer but for some reason I never purchased a mascara until I saw Ciara talking about it. And I have to say it is the best mascara I have EVER had! I will also get into your new Nail Enamel with the hope for a similar awesome experience!”
“Love the nail polish, I will be in store soon to buy more products.”
Revlon Nail Enamel Irresistible
Want to add this beauty product to your spring makeup arsenal? Irresistible is available in store as well as online now. Online we noticed many sellers were offering this particular nail enamel for less than $10. With most choices being between the $5-$7 range.
Beauty Notes: Of course we can’t get enough of Ciara’s new nail color. However, did you notice her gorgeous pink lipstick? If you adore it like us you’ll be happy to know we did a little digging to find out more about it. Revlon confirms that Ciara is wearing the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Gentlemen Prefer Pink. Ugh… guess we’ll be picking up some of that too!
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Spring is here and it is time to do a little cleaning! Now is the perfect time to toss old cosmetics and usher in new spring products that will have you looking GAW-GOUS darling. Needing a little makeover for a the new season? Why not try a quickie Ty Over? Tyra Banks is talking nonstop about her Tyra Beauty Pink Lightning set. Let’s see what all the hub bub is about shall we?
NEW Tyra Beauty Pink Lightning – 5 Minute TY Over
We were already excited about Tyra’s return to ANTM and now this! Girl yes, didn’t hear? Banks announced that she would be returning to claim her crown on America’s Next Top Model. Singer Rita Ora even shared a few words of encouragement for Banks. She said, “Words can’t describe how much fun I had hosting this show for you. It was such an honor. I grew up watching and loving the show it was a dream come true. It’s TIME PEOPLE!!! Love the whole ANTM cast and crew and good luck for the future! Love you Tyra.”
Therefore, it looks like the queen of smize is back. While we practice our poses, Tyra also wants to help us refresh our makeup bags. In true Mean Girls fashion its time to wear pink… and not just on Wednesdays.
Tyra Beauty Pink Lightning
Banks filled us in on her Pink Lightning products and let us tell ya, they come with plenty of beauty benefits. She says,
“Okay, y’all… I’ve got a new Tyra Beauty launch I’m excited to tell you about. The makeup I’m rocking in [that] pic? That’s my new 5 Minute TY Over – Pink Lightning!
I chose spring to launch this makeover because I’ve always loved refreshing my beauty routine as the weather warms up. Just pinched cheeks, sexy matte lips, glowing skin. That is what this new Ty Over is all about.
I can’t lie… Pink Lightning is photogenic as hell! This six piece set will have you looking gorgeous for all your springtime events. You can snag my new Ty Over online. I hope you love it as much as I do.”
She had us at glowing skin. If you are looking to brighten things up this is your makeup set. The Tyra Beauty brand commented on Pink Lightning stating, “Our gorgeous 5 Minute Ty Over – Pink Lightning is the speedy spring makeover you’ll be using all season long. And this TYover has some serious perks. We’re talking an EXCLUSIVE Cheek In A Stick shade (a bright Barbie pink!) and Baby Got Matte in Cashmere, now with more product and a brand new wand. This is a limited edition set, so you better snag it now at Tyra.com.”
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Have you heard of the Beauty has No Color Challenge? Makeup artists and lovers from all over are coming together to end prejudice. Thus, promoting that beauty comes in all shades. Leading the charge is makeup artist Kat Bahadur who is extremely passionate about makeup. Thanks to her hashtag and skills people are talking. Let’s get to gabbing, we got all the details for ya!
The Beauty Has No Color Challenge- Makeup Changing the World
Kat’s love for cosmetics has garnered her thousands of social media fans. Now she is using her platform and voice for a good cause. She explains:
“So I’m going to post a video speaking on why I’m pushing this so hard. It’s disgusting how people are treating each other because they want people to remain segregated. Beauty has no color.
I want to make people uncomfortable. I want people to begin talking. Moreover, I need people to stop being so caged up in their mind. Also, I need people to start loving and stop bashing people just because we want to be unified.
God made us all beautiful. Beauty has no color. This look was inspired by the comment section in the picture where I had multiple shades. We as a people need to stop this race competition. No one is better than another. We are all equal in the eyes of God. Moreover if he sees us as equal why don’t we?
This world is hurting. Furthermore, we all need to learn how to accept each other. It’s 2017 let’s get it together now and more importantly we need to start loving more as well as forgiving.
As a makeup artist and lover of all people I challenge my other makeup artist friends to recreate this look and post with the hashtag Beauty Has No Color. There is nothing wrong with appreciating beauty. There is nothing wrong with being an artist. Stop being a hater and learn to love with your whole heart.”
Beauty has No Color Challenge
Feeling this beauty challenge? Want to get involved? All you have to do is recreate a look similar to the one Kat designed demonstrating that all skin tones are gorgeous.
Once you have your makeup on point for the challenge post it online and tag Kat. So then, go ahead and put those YouTube skills work. You may just be helping others to see the beauty that all of us possess.
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There is a growing trend of women shaving their face and it has absolutely NOTHING to do with hair removal. For years, we have seen men shave on a daily basis and as girls we probably never thought about doing it ourselves. However, now you may want to give this easy beauty technique a go. Face shaving has many benefits that will simply amaze you!
Women Shaving Their Face – The Beauty Trend That Works
Before we get into how to do it, let’s first talk about why you should. First of all, face shaving has the ability to improve your complexion. Say what?! This is because it can help to prevent clogged pores.
When it comes to skincare prevention is everything. If pores are kept from clogging up then you can skip developing unsightly acne (yay). Shaving is now looked as being a natural exfoliant. Therefore, like a facial scrub it can make your skin softer and keep breakouts at bay without any harmful or harsh ingredients. Can we get an amen?
Moreover, another benefit is the great base shaving can achieve when it comes to makeup application. Since your skin will be smoother from all the razoring, your foundation in turn will go on effortlessly. As you can see, with so many perks it is no wonder women shaving their face regularly is picking up speed!
Women Shaving Their Face – The Tool
If you want to add shaving to your beauty regimen you will need the right tool. Now before you make the mistake of running out to buy a whole bag of regular disposable Bic razors, just don’t. You will honestly be wasting your money.
The razors you use to shave your legs are not the ones you will be using on your face. Instead you will need to purchase a facial razor. Facial razors look more like flattened toothbrushes with small razors at the head instead of bristles. Trust us you will know them when you see them.
Women Shaving Their Face
Now that you know why and what to use, it is time to find out what’s the process. Ready to get started? Great! Here’s how to shave your face properly:
Wash your face with your favorite cleanser and then let your face dry completely.
Next, dab toner all over your face. Like after cleansing for best results allow your face to dry all the way after your application of toner.
Now the time has come ladies to shave! Take your facial razor and gently begin shaving your entire face. Be sure to shave the forehead, cheeks, sides and chin. When shaving use short, small strokes. Also, be sure to avoid shaving zits or moles. Simply work around such areas and continue shaving like normal.
Lastly, apply a face serum to your face and you are all finished.
Pretty simple right? In just a few steps you can be on your way to better looking skin. All with the help of a little blade.
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Your skin doesn’t have to feel like you just finished a pilgrimage through the world’s harshest desert. You can beat dehydrated skin by stocking your beauty bag with a few key picks. For this reason we are sounding off today on the best makeup for dry skin!
Best Makeup For Dry Skin: Too Faced Hangover Rx
To beat an actual hangover you need to replenish things that alcohol unfortunately stripped away from the body. This same tactic can be applied to skincare. Oftentimes skin can be stripped of much needed moisture due to outside elements such as dry, winter air.
Therefore, in order to get your skin back on track you need to replenish what your skin lost in the first place. Too Faced cosmetics has made this super easy by developing a restorative face primer. It actively works to not only revive skin but keep it in top notch shape.
How does Too Faced Hangover Rx accomplish revival? It is a silicon free, probiotic based ingredient product that is also infused with coconut water. Moreover, such a combination results in a smoother, hydrated and radiant complexion. If you have dry skin this is definitely the product for you.
Not only will you be keeping your face well-moisturized, but you will also be creating an awesome base for your cosmetic looks. Since Hangover Rx is a primer it is a great first step to prepping your face properly. As a result, you will certainly notice a difference in the overall look of your makeup.
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Kelly Rowland has always had a skin tone to die for! From her DC (Destiny’s Child) days to the present she is still killing it. Not a single wrinkle or blemish as far as the eye can see. Black may not crack, but the fact remains that a great skincare routine helps too. Recently, the fab singer and fashionista shared her daily beauty regimen.
Kelly Rowland Shares Her Daily Skincare Routine
Four products make up Kelly Rowland’s daily morning ritual. They are Clarisonic, Control Corrective Oil Free Sunscreen, Is Clinical Cleansing Complex and Katalaya Skin Care Gentle Cleanser. This just goes to show that a few products as well as minutes can give you the skin you really crave.
Upon this big beauty reveal a few celebrity dolls weighed in on Kelly’s skincare routine. Tennis player, Serena Williams, mentioned, “Mine consists of hot water and a towel.” A little humor that definitely a lot of us can relate to!
Nevertheless, Rowland’s products are at the top of our skincare routine list. Clarisonic is great for deeper cleansing and we also love the fact that they have developed brush heads that serve various purposes. You can tell the difference by looking at the brush heads hues. For instance, blue is for deep pore, green works for acne cleanse and pink is specifically for radiance.
However, if you are in the market for an awesome cleanser consider Is Clinical Cleansing Complex. This is product that is formulated with a powerful antioxidant blend that includes Vitamins A, C and E. Also, is great for congested or acne prone skin as well as those who require a more “gentle” formula. Furthermore, because it is so gentle it can be used daily. Score!
Lastly, dolls do not sleep on wearing sunscreen. Melanin is not a superhero barrier against sun damage. You may not burn as easy as lighter skin tones but you still need to protect your body’s largest organ, the skin. Do this by using Kelly’s pick, Control Corrective Oil Free Sunscreen. It’s perfect rain or shine and since it is oil free it will protect you with a SPF of 30 without clogging pores.
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O-M-G dolls! We totally feel transported back to simpler times of trapper keepers, Moesha, Sister, Sister and Boy Meets World. 90’s kids lived vibrant lives and enjoyed some of the coolest toys and products. One of them hands down without any contest was Lisa Frank.
Lisa Frank Makeup Line…the 90s Keep Coming Back
Actually, in reality Lisa Frank was responsible for a whole slew of awesome products. Lisa gave us folders, tee shirts, wall paper, leggings and stickers galore. Moreover, there were also pens, pencils, backpacks, tank tops, sweatshirts and even hats.
She was literally your one stop shop for back-to-school goodies. At summer’s end when it came time to buy school supplies Lisa Frank was definitely one of the things you were tossing into the basket. Hopefully, without mom noticing how much you were running up the school supplies tab (haha).
Nevertheless, what was the appeal? Why did so many young girl’s flock to Tar-Jay (Target if you’re bougie) every year to get their little hands on some merchandise? Simply put Lisa Frank is one of a kind.
When you get a glimpse of a LF product you instantly know its a Lisa Frank creation. The cutesy use of animals both real and fairytale, plus don’t even get us started on the colors! Just an explosion of epic-ness making contact with your line of vision.
Every piece and product has also always been so well developed with the signature boisterous use of hues and shades. In turn, making everything so extremely fun as well as entertaining to look at. You could spend as much time trying to find Waldo in a sea of people as you would trying to take in one illustration created for a Lisa Frank folder. Her products are seriously that dimensional.
Furthermore, thanks to Lisa Frank, a girl’s world truly could be chalk full of unicorns and rainbows. She made it cool to enjoy being bold and girly simultaneously. Most importantly, Frank was one of the first brands to really cater to young girls and make it a real lifestyle.
Lisa Frank Makeup Line- The Time is Oh So Right
With all that being said it seems so crazy that it has taken this long for things to get this point. A marriage between makeup and Lisa Frank feels as though it should of occurred almost two decades ago, but times were different back then. How so?
In the 90’s kids were still… well kids (LOL). There was no such thing as Youtube tutorials, contouring or social media pics showing how to achieve a “beat face.” Little girls played in mommy’s makeup smearing lipstick across their tiny faces. However, it was just that, playing.
Back then there was no real connection between the beauty industry and young girls as well as pre-teens. The only real makeup little girls were rocking back then was Barbie peel off nail polish, clear roll-on lip gloss and flavored Lip Smackers lip balm. If you care to know we were addicts over the soda pop ones. Specifically, Dr. Pepper.
However, we digress. If you really want to see why a LF cosmetics line may have not worked too well in the 80’s and 90’s just look over a little visual evidence. Seriously, compare pics of young girls now with young chicks from the 90s and the pics are drastically different.
Nevertheless, all of this just illustrates just how times have changed. Young women have more of an interest in makeup now. Everyone wants to look flawless and post about it online. Blame it on social, TV or even the movies. It doesn’t really matter, the fact is just as many 12 year olds know about Urban Decay as a 25 year old.
Therefore, this creates the perfect atmosphere for more brands to not only widen their consumer base, but get on the ground floor to scoop of customers they will have for decades to come. To fill and reach this new market they are promoting younger brand ambassadors and even pushing aside typical models for more “real” relatable girls. Nevertheless, that is the beauty of Lisa Frank, she doesn’t have to create youthful appeal, her products already possess it.
Lisa Frank Makeup Line
Alright, by now we’re sure you are wondering what you can expect from the upcoming Lisa Frank Makeup Line. Frank has collaborated with New Jersey based company Glamour Dolls in order to create fresh, fun products. If you are afraid of the Lisa Frank classic style being comprised don’t be. Jessica Romano, the co-founder of Glamour Dolls promises, “Our brand is bold and colorful and fun and it just aligns perfectly with her image and her brand.”
Whew! Well that is certainly beauty music to our ears. Furthermore, if you look up Glamour Dolls you will find a slew of festive tinted products accompanied by awesome spunky names. Definitely Lisa Frank-esqe. Also, another thing we love about GD is that they create cruelty-free products. Therefore, you will be able to indulge freely without feeling like you are doing damage to the animal kingdom.
So then, what’s on tap first for the Lisa Frank cosmetics line? So far on the Glamour Dolls website you will find an angled blush brush. Frank personally designed the artwork and you will instantly notice the familiar unicorn print on the brush’s handle. Plus, there’s more products on the way!
Already set to be apart of the lineup is a: highlighter powder, liquid eyeliner, makeup bag and mousse lip color. Moreover, one product we are salivating to see is the Unicorn Lippie. Like what will that look like and what will be it’s shade? Only time shall tell and we can’t wait!
Glamour Dolls promises that the collection will be perfect for young girls as well as adults who adore the brand and of course…color! If you would love for things to progress quicker with the Lisa Frank line, remember money talks. Head on over to Kickstarter to donate to the line. Already $100,000 has been collected so things are definitely plowing on ahead.
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Beauty Tip-To pump or not to pump that is the real question! Applying mascara can give your eyes a major pop, but there’s something that many girls do that can turn into a real ugly problem! No matter what ladies NEVER PUMP your mascara. Instead scroll on to learn a really easy tip for rectifying this issue. Nevertheless, why do we do it in the first place? What is the deal with pumping mascara out of a bottle anyway?
Applying Mascara: Pumping Mascara Out of Bottle
Well to make things simple, most women engage in some pumping action in order to place more product onto the mascara product’s wand. Usually this becomes necessary when a mascara is a little older and not so much formula seems to make its way out anymore. Girls think by vigorously pumping they will save time and get more formula out the bottle.
Nonetheless, whether your mascara is old or not you just should not pump at all when applying mascara. Pumping a wand in and out actually works against your desired result for two reasons. For one, the air that gets trapped inside the bottle dries out the liquid inside. Also, you could force in bacteria as well as cause your mascara to clump and flake. Can you say yuck?
Moreover, in the long run this can result in spending more money from having to buy mascara much sooner than otherwise expected. Therefore, to avoid this what should be done? Is there any makeup trick that can be utilized to get more product out without drying out what’s inside?
To get more quantity (mascara formula) onto the mascara brush simply twirl the brush. Yes dolls just twirl those wands inside the bottle like you are Gone with the Wind fabulous! However, to avoid forcing unwanted air into the bottle, simply give the wand a nice and easy 90 degrees twirl before pulling it out.
As you can see applying mascara doesn’t have to eventually cause a potential beauty disaster. Just do the twist with your wand. Twirling will lessen the amount of trapped air so that you can create a nice separated, voluminous look.
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