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Firm Up At Night

Arianne Suggs July 21, 2014July 21, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: When is the best time to apply firming creams to your skin? Beauty experts from around the world agree that the best time to firm up with your firming moisturizer is at night before bedtime. During the sleep your skin works overtime to repair itself from the day’s stresses so this time period provides the perfect background for rejuvenation.

Nevertheless, what ingredients should you look for in a good firming moisturizer? Aim for creams that contain ginseng, seaweed and caffeine extract to help keep your skin toned and youthful looking.

Quick Tip: Forgot to moisturize with your firming cream last night? You can derive the same benefits with application in the morning after you have showered. Problem solved!

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Wake Up Your Skin With Coffee

Arianne Suggs July 21, 2014July 21, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: You may need a cup of joe in the mornings to feel somewhat human, but did you know those little brown beans are great for your skin too? By mixing coffee, vanilla extract and sugar (really sounds like you making a cup of coffee huh? LOL) you will have created an excellent exfoliant for your skin. Due to the coffee’s antioxidants and the sugar you will be able to smooth any rough areas to reveal softer skin. Plus, the vanilla extract will provide a tantalizing fragrance that is sure to relax you during the process. So then, go ahead and indulge in a little coffee, it is good for you!

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Eat for Smooth Skin

Arianne Suggs July 18, 2014July 18, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie-Want smooth, silky, soft to the touch skin? Consuming foods rich in Lycopene can help improve the texture of your skin making it radiantly soft. Be sure to indulge in Lycopene concentrated foods such as tomatoes, carrots and watermelon.

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Beauty Drama: I’m Out of Nail Polish Remover!

Arianne Suggs July 3, 2014July 3, 2014Leave a Comment

It happens to the best of us, you go to change out a nail color or rid yourself of the chipped polish look then BAM! Where is the nail polish remover?! Am I really out of this stuff? Yes, you are, but there is no need to fret.

To remove nail color without a bottle of trusty nail polish remover formula, all you will need is a bottle of top coat and cotton ball(s). Apply a layer of top coat then immediately remove it with the cotton ball. Voila, beauty drama is solved!

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Put it to the Test

Arianne Suggs July 3, 2014July 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: When it comes to testing to see if a foundation is the correct shade for you you need to remember two things:

natural light
jawline

Okay so what does your jawline and natural light have to do with choosing your foundation? You should always test out your tint of choice on your jawline in natural to ensure your makeup matches your neck. We all have seen horror story photos of women that seemed to be two different shades. Don’t be apart of the epidemic, test correctly and your makeup will blend naturally.

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Blot Away to Keep Oil at Bay

Arianne Suggs July 2, 2014July 2, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: It is natural to assume that the best way to soak up oil is by applying powder to your face. A good plan indeed…well, at first anyway. It is a little process known as “touch-ups” where you can start to have issues with this technique. By applying powder on top of powder all day, by sunset you will have developed the dreaded cake-face. To avoid this beauty blunder opt for blotting papers instead. These little god sends will keep the oil at bay as you blot it all away.

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Beauty Drama: Help! I’m Out of Makeup Remover

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014Leave a Comment

Sometimes it seems like makeup up products go faster than we realize. They can really feel like they are here today and gone tomorrow. If you have ever been in your bathroom tearing through your drawers to only discover you are out of what you need, just breathe we are here to help.

One common beauty issue you may run into is being out of makeup remover. You may instantly start to worry because you beat your face a little too well and now you are staring in the mirror wondering how you are going to take this masterpiece off. No reason to fear because lotion is here! That’s right plain old body lotion will do the trick and remove even your toughest makeup, including mascara. So then, the next time you are in a makeup bind, just remember lotion works every time.

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Foundation Brush Versus Makeup Sponge

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014Leave a Comment

Fight! Just kidding, but really which one is better when it comes to makeup application, a foundation brush or makeup sponge? Everyone has their own preferences, but knowing the pros and cons may help you weigh your decision.

In the long run makeup sponges are more likely to cost you more money. Why is that you ask? While they are useful at helping you to apply cosmetics, they soak up a lot of liquid foundation. In the grand scheme of things your sponge is probably sucking up more makeup than what actually winds up on your face.

Okay, so what about the foundation brush, what is it’s deal? Foundation brushes allow you to be more precise during application creating a more even look. Moreover, you will waste less makeup because you are using just what is actually needed.

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Household Item You Didn’t Know Made a Great Facial

Arianne Suggs June 25, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Remember when you had an upset stomach and your mom ran and got a bottle of the pink stuff? Yeah, turns out that good ol’ bottle of Pepto Bismol can do wonders for your skin. Who knew?! It turns out that this wonder medicine contains an ingredient known as, bismuth subsalicylate which is found an abundant amount of facial creams. Now you can unlock all the benefits of our new pink friend, here’s how:

Slather a small amount of Pepto all over your face (about 2 teaspoons)
Allow it to dry for 15-25 minutes
Lastly, rinse it off with warm water and enjoy your refreshed skin!

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Make Nail Color Last Longer!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 26, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Want to make your nail color last super long? Good, its a quite simple trick, all you need to do is make sure your nails are squeaky clean before you start painting. Removing all excess dirt, oil or moisturizer from your nails will ensure that the polish adheres properly. Therefore, invest in an acetone-based cleanser and always wipe nails with your cleanser very well before any nail polish application.