To Prime or not to Prime

So....Your makeup slides off your face or disappears during the day. This is a common complaint I hear a lot! Are you using a primer? If you don't know what it means to prime your face, listen up... I'm about to make your day!

The 24 hour holding agent for your foundation, why not? We paint our nails, our house etc., why not our faces? When building a beauty regimen for ourselves, a face primer is often overlooked. Back in the day, makeup artists didn't have high tech primers that produced amazing effects such as refining our skin's texture, evening our skin's tone, or minimizing our pores.

When selecting a primer, think about what it is that your skin needs. Is it for photography or for everyday, with a bit of SPF? A primer with silicone is excellent for giving makeup that fresh look, but can show shiny spots in photography. If you have a color correcting issue like redness, opt for a color correcting primer with a green pigment, while a pink tint can liven up a dull complexion.

Whatever your foundation problem is, it's sure to be corrected with a primer suitable to your skin type. You will be so glad to know this come the hot humid months of summer!

Blah....January.

The only good thing about January for me is my sweet Momma's birthday. The weather we are having where I live is dreadful and the holiday spirit and glitter is all but erased. Yes people, I have the blahs....

This is suppose to be the new year and the start of new beginnings, I should be revived and joyful! Instead, two weeks into January and I have the winter blues. If you are with me, we need some mood enhancing beauty products to perk us up. Here are three products that have made me feel more like, maybe getting on my exercise bike? :)

I am starting with Aromatherapy, the smells of peppermint, grapefruit, and lemon can be inspiring and invigorating to say the least! I am currently trying John Frieda's root awakening to invigorate and energize, because let's face it, those are the key words here! This shampoo and conditioner gently cleanses your hair with a scent of peppermint and a slight cooling sensation. I would also suggest a visit to the Bath Junkie to create your own blend of inspiring scents.


Moving onto the category of dull and dry skin, try incorporating a lotion with some caffenine such as Jergen's Skin Firming Advanced Moisturizer. Nothing is worse than dull itchy dry skin! It's hard to believe that caffiene not only gives you energy, but can also diminish the look of fine lines and cellulite when used over time.

Lastly, a punch of color for my cheeks. Loreal Visible Lift cream blush in a peachy color that is infused with tourmaline pearls to bring about that radience that is lacking this time of year. It's a hybrid cream/ powder formula that won't settle into pores and fine lines, but rather gives you a flawless even tone.

I hope your moods will be lifted with anything you decide to try and keep in mind that Spring Break isn't too far off!