3 Favorites For Beauty

I now it is close to the end of summer but I happen to see these tips and I have to share. Most women of color may not believe it is true but it is very important to protect all skin, even if it is dark. We can all fall prone to sun damage.  Take a look at the Physicians Formula Glow-Boosting Pressed Shimmer Bronzer for its texture and shimmer along with a moisturizing sunscreen.  It has the most natural feel that you will not know it’s on. The bronzer also comes in a neat flip compact and a mirror.

Beauty tips to help you look younger

We all want to turn back the hands of time and capture our youth in a bottle. If I could I would look the way I did when I was in my early 20s, forever. While that’s not possible, there are a few thing we can do to make onlookers say, “There’s no way she’s (fill in your age here)!” Try these beauty tips to keep you looking younger.

Bronzer
No matter how old, or young, you are every woman needs bronzer. It is the makeup cure all. It gives your skin a beautiful glow, like that of your youth. Mix a bit into your foundation before you apply it for an even all over healthy, dewy look that makes your face come alive.

Lip gloss
I love “juicy” lip colors. Think cherry, fuchsia, watermelon…colors that you associate with childhood. Giving your lips a bit of color in a lip gloss shade will do wonders. First, gloss doesn’t dry your lips out the way lipstick does and you don’t have to worry about feathering. Secondly, you don’t have to worry about lipstick bleeding into wrinkles around your mouth. Plus, something about lip gloss conjures up pictures of our youth. And isn’t that how you’d like to be portrayed, as opposed to “the older lady who always has lipstick on her teeth?”

Hair
There are a few things you want to keep in mind. As you get older your hair should not get darker or harder. That means, stay away from the hairspray, helmet head hairdos, and monotone hair color. Softening your hair will soften your face, so avoid extreme hair looks. Make your hair multidimensional with highlight and low light accents. Regardless of the style, don’t try to keep it in place with gel or hairspray just style it and go. Keeping your hair soft to the touch and flexible will take years off of you.

Get a summer sun-kissed glow (without the sun)

Some people are willing to risk life and limb to get the perfect sun-kissed glow. If you don’t find skin cancer appealing, and aren’t keen on going the tan in a bottle route, which usually leave you looking like an Oompah Loompah, then try these ideas to leave your skin looking luminescent. These 3 beauty products give your natural skin color the perfect highlighted kiss, leaving you looking all aglow.

Jergens Soft ShimmerSkin Radiance Moisturizer
Give your skin a vibrant appearance with this lotion, laced with just a hint of shimmer.

Rimmel London Natural Bronzer
Gives skin a sheer, natural color effect and highlights.

M.A.C Cosmetics Iridescent Powder/Loose
A finely milled powder that can be applied over your foundation, or mixed into prior to application, it will give you flawlessly glowing skin.

Play up your fake ‘n bake by painting on a skin complimenting barely pink lipgloss. Try Boots No7 Lip Glace – Sherbet

Warm weather makeup tips

Spring is here and soon it will be summer. The second you step outside you feel like you’re melting. You may not be melting but your makeup definitely is. How do you keep your makeup from running down your face? Check out these tips to help your makeup stand up to the warm weather heat.

1. Everyone knows, in order to protect your skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays you should slather on some sunscreen. For the spring/summer months, invest in an SPF moisturizer with an SPF factor of 15 or higher to combat skin damage. Your future self will thank you.

2. One of the mistakes women make in how they apply their warm weather make-up is too much layering; first is the sunscreen, then concealer, then foundation, and finally a powder finish. All you need for glowing spring or summer skin is a tinted moisturizer and a light brush of bronzer to finish the look. Lightening your makeup load will leave you looking young and fresh.

3. You can polish off your spring/summer makeup look with a sweep of eye shadow. Go for a neutral shades, which are perfect for warm sunny days. Draw a soft line around the eyes and finish them off with a bit of waterproof mascara, in brown-black or brown, add a touch of gloss to your lips and you’re all done.