Beauty Blog
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“Summerize”!
The urban dictionary says the definition of “summerize” is the act of preparing for summer. Well, in my book, that absolutely must include maintaining the best faux glow fake tan out there! And this post is here to teach you how to do so
The only safe way to tan…
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How Hard Could It Be?
I have the honor of styling the makeup and hair for many brides…and I am constantly surprised by the comments, or lack there of, made by others when they see her before the ceremony. As a favor to all the brides-to-be, the MOBs (Mothers of the Bride) and MOGs (Mothers…
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Outer Beauty, Inner Calm
There it was. I was taken aback. A text from a well-meaning (?) friend in response to my digital beauty newsletter
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Reading it again now, the sting isn’t quite there. But when I first read it, all I “read” was:
“What you are doing Liz is so trivial and silly.…
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Break through not out!
It’s a fact…
85% of teens and young adults suffer from acne.
I know how confidence-zapping acne can be, having suffered from it all of my teenage AND young adult years. I wish Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields had been around when I had what my brother called my “pizza-face”…insert…
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Jeans and a tee for your face..
You know that cozy “this is me, this feels just right” feeling you get when you put on your favorite jeans and a tee? Well, I get this feeling when I put on my makeup. It didn’t come right away, but after training and practice, I am able to complete…
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To Do: Go Gray
Gosh going gray. Ugh! Right? Well, not anymore! I used to think that there were only a few alternatives to actually going gray gracefully. Let’s see.. (1) cut all your hair off and let it grow out gray, or (2) see #1.
We are living in the 21st century my…
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Tools of the Trade
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It used to be so difficult to find information on what celebrities were using and wearing to big events like the Oscars. But now with Instagram, it’s very easy if you are interested. I love to follow various “makeup artists to the stars” and watch them work their trade.
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Simple Lip Hack Inspired by the Oscars
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Oscars 2019 was super inspiring for anyone who loves makeup…the big trend in lips was back to shiny gloss, after a year or two of the matte look being the fave.
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Even Charlize’s bright lip was glossy.
Emma’s too!
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Here is a great tip and trick to create a shiny…
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This is how we roll!
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Micro-needling…derma roller…derma pen…what in the world is in this “torture-like” device and why are women everywhere of all ages getting one and using it?!?!
Well results, of course. Let’s start at the beginning…about 10 years ago, I bartered my financial and organizational skills with a cosmetic dermatologist…I’d analyze her office…
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Product Review: My Skin Track UV
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You’ve heard me harp about it before…you’ve read my blogs…you buy my suncare products…but, yup, here we go again…we have to talk sun exposure. This time in the form of a new product called “My Skin Track UV”, a collaboration between Apple and La Roche-Posay, a large skincare manufacturer. Being…
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Nailed It!
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Gel manicures have been all the rage in the last few years and for good reason! All of us with our busy-badges on need our manicures to last and the advent of gel polish / manicure has made a two to three week manicure a reality! However, there is a…
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Eyebrows Are The Gates….
“Eyes are the windows to the soul…and eyebrows are the gates” or so the saying goes…I think brows can make a huge difference with your look, both taking years off (by giving you that “instant facelift”) and by framing your eyes so that your peepers pack a bit more of…
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Hair Story: Do This For Thicker Hair
What’s the problem? Let’s define it as: fine hair, thinning hair, or hair that is compromised due to over-processing and/or chemical and environmental stressors. What’s the solution: Revitalash’s rebranded and improved products for thinning hair, specifically, their new Volume Enhancing Foam.
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Revitalash is a physician led, technologically advanced company (is…
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The 5 things you are doing wrong when it comes to your body’s skin…
Are you a numbers person? Yes? Well, ok then, here are the top 5 things you are doing wrong when it comes to taking care of your body’s skin! These are in no particular order…they are all bad…
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1. Not Exfoliating! Did you know that your body skin is thicker…
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Groovee Uuuuuveee
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We have all heard about the UV index but I am willing to bet that very few of us actually understand what in the world it is and what it tells us…if you believe that all the hullabaloo about sun damage and sunscreen is BS or overblown, the UV…
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Pucker Up with these new glosses…
Pucker up those gorgeous lips with these amazing lip sheers from La Bella Donna. Designed as a treatment product with color, this high-gloss mineral Lip Sheer may be worn alone or to enhance lipstick or lip pencil. The light-weight, non-sticky formula provides a sexy, extremely shiny finish and is perfect…
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Bring Out Your Bloom!
The power of skincare is in full effect. The season of renewal, Spring, reminds us how important it is to support and encourage the natural renewal process to keep skin looking youthful and healthy, no matter your skin type.
You spring clean your house so why not do the same…
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Take Control of Your Mornings: The Top 3 Time Savers For Your Morning Routine
This blog post will save you 15 minutes in the morning. Period
How? These are my top 3 “must do’s” for saving time with your morning “getting ready” routine! I don’t want to age myself, but suffice it to say, these tips have been tried and tested for decades!
#1.…
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2018 ReSOULTIONS! *New Makeup and Brushes*
Hey everyone…it’s the start of 2018 and the time to be making out your year’s #makeupgoals, right? What do you think is the most important suggestion I have for your makeup goals in 2018? I don’t think you are going to be able to guess it. It’s actually two fold…
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Go Bright Ahead!
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Looking on the bright side of life these days…I have an emerging skincare fave that I am very excited about! It’s Rodan and Fields’ new Bright Eye Complex. This amazing gel-like formula visibly improves the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and overall dullness surrounding the eyes. The hydrating power of…
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Beauty Sleuth #18 - Gluten Free Skincare?
Over the last few months, I have become interested in the gluten-free movement. I don’t have celiac disease, but studies have shown that gluten-sensitivity is a spectrum and many of us are more susceptible to inflammation and irritation from gluten than we might have otherwise thought (non-celiac gluten sensitivity). I…
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Seeing Red!
Tis the season for some bold reds in the makeup world. I love a red lip and every one can wear one! The key is to even out your skin tone before applying the lipstick. You don’t want any red in your skin to be “highlighted” by the lipstick. We…
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Let the Revolution Begin! 🎉 💪🏻
The revolution has begun! The retinAl revolution that is. Yes, that’s retinAl with an “A”, vs retinol with an “O”. What a difference a letter makes! On October 18th, 2017, Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields, the two dermatologists who created both Proactive Solution as well as Rodan+Fields Skincare, launched a…
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Beauty Sleuth #17: Define magnetism!
If you are on Instagram, then you’ve probably seen the demonstration video of a new product out there: magnetic false lashes! Wow! Now that’s innovation. Let’s break this down – what are your choices for lashes these days, what are the pros and cons of each, and which is the…
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Beauty Sleuth #16: Untangling Hair Color
It was many years ago that I read in, I want to say Town and Country Magazine, that Evelyn Lauder dyed her own hair. Simply for the time savings. I thought to myself, “Sheesh, if she dyes her own hair, I should try it too!” After all, I used…
