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Friday Top 5

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1) NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil Frivolous: I currently have two of these pencils in my purse, and love layering them and feeling how soft and buttery they are in my lips. The other bonus is that the staying power is amazing. They last and last. Makeup Artist Tip: Use these lovely pencils as a cheek stain as well!

2) CoverGirl Lip Perfection: For those of you that love a sheer stain, and a budget friendly find, than look no further.  The colors are luscious and smooth and hydrate the lips with a soft veil of color.  If you are scarred of darker colors, this might be a great way to try out a deep red that is sheer and easy to get used to. 

3) Buxom Lip Pencil: This tints like a stain, shines like a gloss, moisturizes like a balm, and plumps like nobody's business. A built-in sharpener makes this perfect for on the go or travel touch ups.  Definitely a lot of color impact. 

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Prime Beauty Blog: 12 Best Beauty Tips for Women Over 40!

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Last week, I happily added my two cents to an amazing list of beauty tips for women over 40. The blog Prime Beauty Blog put together a great post that not only includes some very cool beauty tricks, but gets its info from some of the top beauty bloggers around.  Enjoy! "When trying to come up with some original beauty tips for this post, I fell short of inspiration so I enlisted the help of my awesome beauty blogger friends. I asked them for their best secrets for the over 40 crowd and here they are!"

  • As we age, our eyelashes don’t grow as quickly so I use a heated eyelash curler to give me the appearance of longer, fuller lashes. ~ Prime Beauty
  • Using a good primer that will help even out fine lines in the skin and give you a smooth surface to apply foundation. I recommend Laura Gellar Spackle Under Makeup-Primer or Too Faced Primed & Poreless. I also recommend Paula’s Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Foundation if you need light to medium coverage. -Phyrra
  • While you can’t completely erase sun damage on your face, you can fade how dark it appears by applying topical Vitamin C daily. Be sure to look for brands that use a stable form of Vitamin C, as unstable Vitamin C will oxidize, turn brown and render ineffective. My recommendation is Inviciblescars. A Girl’s Gotta Spa
  • Try red LED light for anti-aging, even if wrinkles are not showing up yet. Red light devices are getting more and more affordable, and they work quite well to address not just fine line and wrinkles, but also discoloration. They can make your skin look brighter and healthier overall. It is a splurge item that is well worth the money. Beauty and Fashion Tech.
  • See a dermatologist and see what kind of low to no downtime procedures that can improve your concerns. A heavy peel, micro dermabrasion, laser or DermaPen treatment can temporarily slow or stop the clock. See a dermatologist for a consult and see what might work for you! Gouldylox Reviews
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Kate Bosworth Beauty Breakdown

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This week has been great for new makeup looks from Sundance showing how to rock a winter glow.  Today’s’ breakdown is from the lovely Kate Bosworth, whose makeup at last night’s “BIG SUR” premiere at Sundance was provided by makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan. Enjoy! 

GET THE LOOK:

SKIN:

  • koh gen do moisture foundation in 123
  • NARS powder foundation in Light 1

CHEEKS:

  • contour-NARS Laguna
  • apples of cheeks- NARA Gina

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The Top Products I Recommend

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I had the pleasure of working with a personal client yesterday, and she asked me to compile a list of my top beauty favorites and recommendations to her.  She was a striking woman in her early 40′s, with a stunning smile, and medium skin.  After I made my list of recommendations for her, I realized how universal it was.  This list is truly compiled of some of my all time favorite products that I use in my professional makeup kit, and my personal kit as well.  You can easily tailor some of the recommendations to your skintone,and skin type.  Enjoy!

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Mature Skin Makeup Techniques by Mathias Alan

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The video above shows how to achieve a radiant and glowing makeup look for women over 50.  Hydrated skin, soft pink lips, and well defined eyes are essential and easily explained by Mathias Alan.  But, this look and the products he used are universally flattering and can be used by women of ALL ages!!  Some of my favorite products that he uses in the video include Chelsea Girls Lipgloss, Cover FX Primer and the Beauty Blender.  

His main tips include:

  • Hydrate the skin well
  • Always use cream blush to keep the cheeks looking supple
  • Curl the lashes to make the eyes look open and awake
  • Experiment with a Clarifying Pencil
  • Keep the lips natural and neutral
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NARS New York Fashion Week

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Last night, I had the pleasure of meeting NARS Global Director of Artistry James Boehmer, who could haven’t been cooler.  Seriously cool.  We talked makeup and Fashion Week, and he let me in on the secrets of NARS artists, and that “they always want one piece of definition within the neutral palette.

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Sandra Bullock in The Proposal

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I am so excited about the movie The Proposal, that my movie geek girlfriend and I have already purchased matinee tickets for Friday’s opening.  I know, I know!  But, I must confess…I have a big girl crush on Sandra Bullock.  I just adore her quirkiness, her wit and how laugh out loud funny she is.  She is one of the rare actresses who can make any movie better, and who I would actually want to be friends with in real life.  She looks like the kind of gal who you could sit out on the porch drinking margarita’s with….

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