Anastasia's She Wears It Well Palette

 

Anastasia of Beverly Hills (brow guru to Kim Kardashian) has unveiled this new limited edition She Wears It Well shadow palette.  You get a generous amount of product & a nice brush for $34.

This palette has such a classic shade selection. Sometimes there's a shade that you never touch in a palette, this has all wearable neutrals. It's like a box of yummy chocolates perfect for summer bronze looks, that will then transition perfectly into fall.

Trophy is on my lid, Foxy in the crease & Frosting is on the brow bone. I even used the Toffee shade to fill in my brows & the Onyx shade wet for my liner. What really makes me happy are the shimmer shadows. Anastasia's shimmer shadows feature her Youthful Synergy Complex which is clinically proven 'to firm, hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.'

  Here are the delicious shimmers from left: Trophy, Latte, Glow, Foxy, Sunset & Frosting. As you all know I am "allergic" to aging & the delicate eye area tends to be the first place a lady shows some wear & tear.  We have no sebaceous (oil) glands around the eye area- so it lacks any natural moisturizing factor. I'm adamant about preventative care, but few make-up companies incorporate anti-aging benefits into their eye products like Anastasia. It easy to see why with this collection, any one can wear it well!

Peace. Love Lipgloss.

Kate Somerville Dermal Quench

They say moving is one of the top five most stressful life experiences & I can attest to that. For the past week I have been in full mover mode as I relocate my business. Seven years of stuff that's accumulated- furballs multiplying by the minute. It has been intense. Allergy medication & energy drinks have been helping me get through it, but I know are not helping my skin out. To keep my face as clear as possible (did I mention an average of 100 degree weather?) I've been relying on my beloved Exfolikate to remove grime & Kate Somerville's new Dermal Quench potion at night.  Exfolikate has long been a go to treatment for myself & my clients- it's a professional strength home care product & that's coming from me as an esthetician.  Dermal Quench has been essential in rehydrating my skin. Antihistamines & excess caffeine deplete the skin.  I hadn't had a Monster Energy drink in probably a decade- this week I've had five!

 Just like any plant, all skin types need water to stay healthy. Dermal Quench was created to mimic the ever popular Kate Somerville in clinic treatment into a home version. Dermal Quench's hyaluronic acid feels like a drink of water for my skin. The lavender calms both my skin & my senses before bed. With the frothy consistency due to the oxygenated delivery system, I feel it even has a lymphatic drainage effect of my skin. Near the eyes I swear it has a depuffing action! I even apply it on my neck bands, as ever since Ally McBeal I've been terrified of developing a 'waddle!'

Peace.Love. Lipgloss. M

Must Have Make-Up Monday

Tomorrow begins the first day of Skin Cancer Awareness month. As an esthetician, it is a month near & dear to my heart- especially having seen so many clients pass through my doors with it. I promise you Beauties- it's not just 65 year olds falling victim.  One in five Americans will get it. Just last week a 30 year old client of mine had to have MOHS (I'll be touching on that this month) surgery on 2 different areas of her face & was in tears.  If not for vanity, then for your health- a SPF 30 is imperative 365 days of the year.  A lot of clients complain to me about the texture of SPF & being acne prone I understand! Until I found my beloved Jan Marini Antioxidant SPF 30, I hated the feel of anything with SPF.  That's why this limited edition kit is great for anyone who's still searching for The One for them. You just need to play with as many as you can until you find the texture that's right for your skin & this kit has over 13 face options to try for only $30!  Plus, one hundred percent of the net profits from Sephora's Sun Safety Kit will go to the Skin Cancer Foundation. It's a win win.

Peace. Love. Protection. M