ALL PRIMED UP: BEAUTY’S BEST FACE PRIMERS
Primers are like that best friend you didn’t know you always had: they’re there in a pinch for you. Of late, so many remarkable primers have been cropping up from various brands, with different properties, that it’s no longer one size fits all. Here are some of our absolute favorites:
A lightweight option
Elle Cosmetics’ Face Primer($30)
This silky, lightweight primer is filled with “optical effects” that include light reflecting particles and soft vision powders to help even out skin tone and reduce redness, as well as provide a good foundation for makeup. Silica and mica also help absorb excess oil, green tea extract, caffeine and sucrose act as skin conditioners and help calm
CLEAN OUT YOUR MAKEUP BAG!
You wouldn’t think of eating food past the expiration date, yet many women apply the same makeup for years. It’s unsanitary and bad for your delicate skin. “Cosmetics are made with organic materials so it’s important to clean out your makeup bag and cabinet regularly,” says Cindy Joseph, a former makeup artist and CEO of the cosmetics company BOOM! By Cindy Joseph. “Once the preservatives are past their potency, bacteria can grow creating possible infection – and natural makeup turns rancid even quicker. As a rule of thumb, if it smells funny or looks strange, toss it. Cleanliness plays a big part in your health which contributes to your beauty. Here’s a rundown on the shelf
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BEAUTY’S BEST IN CLASS
Summer is over (sigh) and school is back in session. Whether you’re finishing high school or starting college – it’s going to be stressful to the max. That means fighting oil slick, breakouts, redness, and sensitivities when you want to look your best for that all important first impression.
“The first thing to remember is breakouts come and go, they’re not the end of the world,” says Alexis Vogel, makeup artist to the stars. “There are plenty of great products on the market to help keep your skin stay soft and supple so you can have the best time of your life”
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ANOTHER GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – $50 GiFT CERTIFICATE FOR ONLINE BEAUTY RETAILER STOCKNGO
Calling all beauty bargain shoppers. For this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY we have 3 Gift Certificates valued at $50 each to StocknGo.com. StocknGo.com is an online retailer offering brand name beauty, health, and household products at the lowest possible prices. It even includes some of your favorite discontinued items.
A quick look at the site reveals brands like Olay, Clarins, Alba, Origins, Neutrogena, Philosophy, Almay and many more.
This value–oriented site provides consumers with a customized account that allows you to stock up on daily, weekly or
monthly needs – whether you are looking for one or two items or bulk purchases.
A great opportunity to stock up on some of thos
