Beauty Blog

This is aging Redefined…
The skincare that I use, Rodan + Fields, recently changed their formulation of their flagship line that fights wrinkles to also now now visibly lift, sculpt, and firm the face, as it targets all signs of aging. It also does this 3 times faster than it used to…I have my…

Happy Hair
What else can you do beauty-wise in a pandemic? How about growing out some sparse hair? I have gone back and forth with this hair foam by Revitalash. It absolutely, totally works. Check out my most recent results Clearly, the foam works and it fills in the gaps I have…

Big Bad Brows
Dye your own brows! Now there is something you can do for yourself, at home, during a worldwide pandemic. It’s not difficult at all, and can really give you a boost. I use Godefroy Instant Eyebrow Tint which comes in several colors. The tint lasts for weeks, is inexpensive and…

Hair Game
Want to up your hair game? Who doesn’t? I’m about to cry with joy because I have my first hair cut scheduled in more than 8 months! I’ve talked before about how the skin on your face is called your scalp when it gets to the hairline. Meaning that your…

Magnetic Lashes 2.0
Approximately two years ago, a new take on false lashes emerged on the scene: magnetic lashes. The marketing for the first-to-create was amazing…it looked so easy! Simple as 1-2-3! Anyone can apply them! So of course, taking one for the team as I do, I bought quite a few pairs.…

This Is How Dave Asprey Rolls…
I have to admit I have a crush. While I am happily married to the wonderful Angelo…I do have a intellectual crush on Dave Asprey! He’s really smart and his books are very well written. His podcasts don’t disappoint either. Yes, I do resent that his career allows him to…

Maskne…it’s a thing
I know it sounds like I made it up, but “maskne” (acne and irritation from wearing a mask) is a real thing. Masks can heighten skin issues that already exist and they can also cause new skin problems. Add in the summer heat and humidity and “yikes, we have a…

And More On Video Chatting…
As of May 2020, I’ve trained over 125 people on “How To Look Great On Video Chat”…it’s a 40 minute seminar that goes over PositioningLightingAppearanceClothing (including Equipment)Etiquette Or P.L.A.C.E. After the training, if you think P.L.A.C.E before you get on a video call, I can guarantee you that whatever you…

The Woman Who Was NOT Hepburn
Well, it definitely is NOT “The Woman Who Was Hepburn”, but it IS a biographical article on yours truly from Mountain Home Magazine this May. The magazine is only available in printed formats for certain zip codes (you know who you are), so I am excited to get a digital…

Hot Buns!
Who doesn’t love a messy bun? The tried and true hairstyle is here to stay but you don’t have to have long hair to make it work…not when we have access to this human hair bun “scrunchie”. I’ve carried these for a long time and the company I work with…

What To Ask Your Beauty Service Provider About Covid-19
The Covid-19 crisis has created renewed focus on the health and safety of beauty professionals and their clients. As we all think about returning to our professional beauty services, I think some of these tips will be useful to keep in mind when considering your own risk tolerance. While guidelines…

Fact Or Fiction: I have to change up my skincare…
Fact or Fiction: Your skin gets used to ingredients so you should switch products periodically FICTION. Recently I had a previously long-term client who had stopped using R+F come back to me, saying that she was suffering from adult acne and asking if I could I help her. After…

It’s All In The Planning: Getting Ready For An Event
I am one of those people who loves checklists…I don’t know if it’s because I found the book “The Checklist Manifesto” so fascinating or because I just love that feeling of checking off something completed…or maybe it’s simply because checklists counter the “fallibility of human memory and attention, especially when…

Habits…The Invisible Architecture of Life
Gretchen Rubin wrote in her book Better than Before: “How do we change? One answer—by using habits.” However, according to a study by the University of Scranton, just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals, which are often about instilling habit change! As an example, many clients tell…

That Gift for That Girl (or Guy) 💫
Holiday season is here! Yippee! I know you are inundated with “suggested gift” lists from various sources, thus I am also sending you mine…ha ha. I thought it might be interesting this year to identify that “gal” (or “guy”) type for whom you might be shopping and list suggested gifts…

How To Do Makeup for a BIG Event
At Liz Makeup * Hair * Skincare, I like to say “Beauty. Every Day. Big Day.” I believe that inner beauty is forever entwined with outer beauty, and that if you like what you see in the mirror, your confidence can build to a crescendo! One frequent question I get…

The Top 4 Magic Tips for Better Posies and Selfies
This is a “posie” Posies (images that someone takes of you…aka the standard snap of yore) and Selfies (images you take of yourself…made incredibly easier now with the smart phone camera) can make incredible mementoes of wonderful events in our lives such as Weddings, Graduations, Birthdays, Travel shots and the…

Styling Your Headshot: Hair, Jewelry, Clothing Oh My!
Professional Headshot | Makeup Hair Liz Babb | Kelly Vorves Photography Believe it or not, the success of your headshot shoot depends just as much on your preparation as it does on the people with whom you are collaborating (photographer, stylist, makeup and hair artist etc)! There are a lot…

Beauty Tips and Tricks for Headshot Makeup
The San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, is the hot bed of headshot mania, thanks to all of the digital platforms that now require one. At Liz Makeup * Hair * Skincare, I love creating the perfect makeup look for my headshot clients. Whether your image is going up…

What’s a headshot? What’s a portrait? What’s a selfie?
At Liz Makeup * Hair * Skincare, I get a lot of questions about headshots. How do headshots differ from portraits? Do you need professional makeup and hair styling for a headshot? Is a headshot different from a portrait? Do you need a professional headshot photographer? Will a selfie do?…

**N E W ** Service: Social Media Headshots
Is it time to freshen up a social media digital image for yourself? Maybe it’s time to create your very first one? I offer two compelling services with different options that both result in beautiful headshots for your use. I’m confident one of my services will work for you. My …

Efficiency Is The Name Of The Game
Eye Compact in Amalfi$48.00 New in the beauty world for me are 6 color palettes! These are interesting for three key reasons. 1. You can create so many different looks with just one palette!2. You can use the palettes for eye makeup as well as cheek and lip!3. The price…

The Good Kind of Baggage
Yes I actually did wear the above outfit…while touring a mosque in Dubai…as well as wearing SPF and UV protected clothing…but I digress. Travel can suck the life out of your skin…how to stay perfectly hydrated so that your skin puts its best foot forward, whether or not you wear…

Command Your Throne
You can’t command your throne if you lack the confidence to do so. In honor of Acne Awareness month (June), I am sharing the above testimonial I received from one of my younger clients who has been using the Rodan + Fields skincare line for several years. The client came…

Power Up with Plus Ones…Unmask Your Best Skin
Your skin is acne-prone but also sometimes sensitive. Your main concern is fine lines, but you’d also like a brighter complexion. That’s where face masks come in! Designed to be paired with all skin types, these masks deliver visible improvements to specific skin concerns. Apply the mask of your choice…

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