Don't sleep in your makeup!

Never sleep with your makeup on!!!  So a lot of my clients lately have been telling me when they feel lazy or too tired that they just sleep in their makeup……that is a big "no no!"  Sleeping in your makeup will clog your pores and can cause unwanted breakouts and unhealthy looking skin.  I hate having to wash my face at night especially when I'm tired so I totally get it.  My best advice to you is to throw a pack of wipes next to your bed!  They are easy and hassle free!  Now I know that some of you may be thinking…. "they burn, they leave a nasty residue on my skin, they break me out,  they can be expensive, etc.". Well let me introduce you to some awesome wipes I have been introduced to lately……..

Besides the super adorable name these wipes are great to take makeup off fast without leaving a nasty residue or tasting bad!  These wipes are really great for kids with messy faces but I starting using them to remove my makeup and I loved them. They are actually sweetened with Stevia so when your husband goes in for a goodnight kiss he won't be tasting nasty residue or fragrance that other wipes can leave behind.  They have no alcohol so they won't burn or irritate the skin when using them to remove makeup!  Super inexpensive as well.  You can find Neat Cheeks at some Walgreens and online at http://www.neatcheeks.com.  Get those cheeks neat before heading to bed or just to refresh your skin in the morning!

I need a tan…stat!!

Oh how you fool me Colorado weather!  It is crazy to me how it can be 70 degrees one day and then the next day it is practically a blizzard! My skin is dying for some color lately but it's not exactly "sit by the pool" weather here yet.  I have a red carpet event that I am flying to Nashville for this week and I need to get some color on these legs stat!  With the weather being so unpredictable and there being an inch of snow on the ground right now sunbathing is not looking too promising. So what do you do when you are in need of a quick tan and you don't feel like paying to sit in a bed that can give you cancer?  Here are three of my favorite products to give you that summer glow fast!

Kate Sommerville 360 self tanning pads

These pads are great because they don't streak or stain your hands and they don't smell gross either!!!  I also like these because they are very easy to use and have Vitamin E which helps to moisturize the skin.  They also contain Tea tree extract to keep the skin clean and clear so that your skin has a beautiful glow whenever you need it!  They have both face and body pads and you can find them at retailers like Nordstrom or Sephora for $48  

Next up is NARS Body Glow……….

Talk about smelling yummy!  This is a lightweight oil that smells amazing and gives your skin a beautiful glow with just a touch of shimmer.  This one is my favorite because I am all about the smell….and this literally smells like coconuts and the beach!  I have super dry skin and I love this because it has pure Monoi de Tahiti oil to help hydrate so your skin looks hydrated and flawless!  You can find this product at Nordstrom or Sephora for $59.00 (looks like it is on sale online for Nordy's right now though!) Tip for applying this product is a little goes a long way and it is great to mix in your everyday moisturizer! 

Last but not least if your heading to Walgreens or the grocery store pick up some Jergens Natural Glow "3 Days to Glow" Moisturizer.

This is a great inexpensive way to add just a touch of color.  It has antioxidants for the skin and is a three day process to get the color you desire!  It has no sunless tanner odor and is also very easy to put on.  You can get it at Walgreens, Target, King Soopers and many other retail stores.  The price typically ranges around $10 or so depending on the size you get!

Tips for applying your summer glow:

For the best even-looking glow you will want to make sure your skin is exfoliated beforehand as well as moisturized.  When applying the product be sure to use long, even strokes spreading the product out consistently.  Be sure to wash your hands so they do not stain after each application since the product will be concentrated in that area when applying.  Allow drying time and make sure you don't put clothes on right away that it can stain!  Hope this helps…...here's to happy, healthy, and glowing summer skin!

xoxo Makeup by Heather B.

Mascara product review!

I was walking through Sephora and Ulta the other day and I realized…….man there are so many products out there it is overwhelming (even to me who is a professional that eats, lives, and breathes makeup)!  So I asked around to other women how they felt when they shopped in places like that and I found they felt the same exact way.  One woman told me that she only buys the same products even if she doesn't love them because it is easy and she doesn't have to sort through so many products.  Another woman told me that she will try new things that claim to be the best but then doesn't like them and is bummed because she just wishes she would have known so she wouldn't waste the money. Places like Sephora, Ulta, and the cosmetic department at Nordstrom are like candy stores to me….I could spend hours just looking around and I just want it all!  Different products say they are the best and of course the girls behind the counter will tell you need their product line but how do we really know what is best with all these options?!  So all of that being said I decided to start writing product reviews to make this process a little easier on women to help them not waste their money!  So here goes nothing……….

MASCARA!!!!!  Mascara is definitely one of those products that is a must have for everyone wether you were lots of makeup or prefer the natural look.  Mascara can help to accentuate your eyes and is quick and easy!  So with that being said there a like a trillion billion out there so here is a review of one that I have tried lately and did not particularly love!

Up first…."Size Queen" mascara by Too Faced.  I tried this one because I do really like some of their products and their other mascara called "Better than Sex" is amazing.  This one however I do not recommend.  As you can see in the picture above the brush is really big which makes it a little harder to really get in there to get all of your lashes without smearing it on the eyelid.  I found the bristles would only target some lashes making them kind of clump together.  A good mascara lengthens and thickens and this one just didn't do it for me unfortunately.  Love the brand just not this particular product!  Hope this helps!  If there are products that you would like to see a review on feel free to leave them in the comments below and happy makeup shopping!!!!!