tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58419022121677992882024-03-18T21:56:26.906-05:00no makeup lookhow to pretend that you're a natural beauty and never go to the trouble of applying makeup! (even though you do)mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-58174563574388155222011-10-05T12:02:00.001-05:002011-10-05T12:10:05.180-05:00Packing lightly for a roadtrip vacationI wanted to have blogged about this before I left, but between the packing and the getting everything ready, I never did! I was out for a couple of weeks, roadtrippin’ with my favorite ally, across America. We are both obsessive packers with very different styles. He makes sure that we will be ready to deal with anything – flashlights, first-aid items, snacks – and I pack as little as humanly possible. : ) <br />
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I’ve perfected my method over the years, picking clothing items that do double duty, limited color schemes and sample size toiletries. My makeup is no exception so I wanted to share the contents of my makeup bag for this trip and reference some of the posts I wrote in the past about these products.<br />
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My goal was to achieve a natural and easy look, using as few products as possible, in under 3 minutes. <br />
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For the face I used the <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/less-shine-please.html">Laura Mercier’s Mattifying fluid</a> and it was enough for most days. If I wanted a little bit of coverage/evenness I went with <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/perfecting-skin-level-1.html">LM’s Tinted Moisturizer</a>. I also dabbed some concealer on my eyelids and under my eyes to look more awake. Casual and effortless but not shiny (I hate shiny foreheads and chins on vacation pics…) <br />
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My sample-sized <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/little-sheen-goes-long-way.html">Tarte Glam Gams bronzing stick</a> became face bronzer because it works so well everywhere and takes up no space (no brush needed, either). <br />
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The eyes were all about polished brows thanks to <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/well-behaved-brows.html">e.l.f. Clear Mascara</a> and defined long lashes with Tarte’s sample-sized Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara (the two products I was sure to use every day). Sometimes I added Lancôme’s eyeliner and a few nights I created a light smoky eye using L’Oréal’s eyeshadow and my <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/09/one-brush-endless-eyeliner-options.html">lovely magical brush</a>. <br />
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Loved my vacation, the pics look good and carrying my bag was easy – win, win, win!mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-38757410533701831012011-09-19T12:53:00.000-05:002011-09-19T12:53:17.989-05:00Allure's Best of Beauty 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fall is my favorite season! It’s a time of new beginnings, red foliage, cider, holidays, and cozy fall fashion (in Austin it won’t actually get cold enough to wear it until December, if we’re lucky, but we still get to admire it in shops). <br /><br />Of all my favorite things there is one that is like Christmas and my birthday rolled into one – <a href="http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty">Allure’s Best of Beauty</a>. Every year the editors at Allure test thousands of products, select their favorites in a range of categories and then publish the results in an amazing October issue! Awards are given in the following categories: eyes, lips, skin, nails, base (foundations, concealers, primers…), hair, scent, tools and a couple of smaller categories (sensitive skin, top splurges, natural wonders and guys’ stuff). There are also articles about the Hall of Fame, Breakthroughs and Cheap Thrills. <br /><br />I spend as much time as possible delaying the gratification of reading the awards section – I read the entire magazine before I go there – and then spend hours examining the awards, looking at the gorgeous pictures and thinking about which products I’m going to try first. Can’t imagine anything better to do on a quiet Sunday morning like yesterday… <br /><br />Check it out for yourself <a href="http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty">here</a> and let me know which products get your seal of approval and which ones you can’t wait to try! I’ll write my own post about it this week. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty/2011/best-of-beauty-lips"><br /></a>mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-23446918918505037942011-09-16T19:12:00.000-05:002011-09-16T19:12:26.668-05:00Fundamental makeup brushes - recommended brands<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Several makeup brands offer great brushes. As you can see from my last post, I managed to collect my makeup brushes from 6 different brands (and that’s before I explored my drawers and found 3 others…). Depending on your needs and level of investment you’re willing to make, here are three brands that are good across the board! <br /><br />$ <a href="http://soniakashuk.com/sk-MTA_cat.php?gp=29%20">Sonia Kashuk Tools</a> – everyone who has spent some time perusing the beauty aisles at Target knows these soft brushes. They are favorites of magazine editors and women everywhere. You really can’t go wroing - great quality at a great price. <br /><br /> $$ <a href="http://www.sephora.com/brands/sephora/section.jhtml?categoryId=C17383&pCat=C17383&view=all&showImages=&%2Fcom%2Flvmh%2Fcommerce%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2FProductAssortmentDroplet.sortBy=%2BdisplayName&_D%3A%2Fcom%2Flvmh%2Fcommerce%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2FProductAssortmentDroplet.sortBy=+&_DARGS=%2Fbrands%2Fsephora%2Fsection.jhtml%20">Sephora Collection Classic Brushes</a> – Sephora is the ultimate makeup wonderland. The store’s brand products and tools are a good starting point. The selection is impressive and many of their brushes are double-sided, which I really appreciate. <br /><br />$$$ <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/flash/brush_finder/index.tmpl%20">MAC Brushes</a> – These are the standard. I dare you to find a serious makeup artist that isn’t carrying at least one of these. Top quality, huge selection, every need covered. Follow the link to their interactive brush finder. Select your need from the menu on the right and have fun with the combinations! <br /><br /> <br /><br /> mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-66187993547721534042011-09-15T16:20:00.000-05:002011-09-16T13:50:35.665-05:00Fundamental makeup brushesThe previous post (where I talked about the <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/09/one-brush-endless-eyeliner-options.html">eyeliner brush that changed my life</a>) got me thinking about brushes. If you’ve ever seen
a makeup artist operate, you know that they can use 20 different brushes while
doing one person’s makeup. It makes you wonder, “Do I really need all that?”. The answer is, probably not.<br />
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What are the basic brushes you should have in your set, if
you’re trying to create a natural no makeup look? Here’s my list of “can’t
imagine living without them” brushes. Depending on the brand they’ll have
slightly different names but you’ll be able to recognize them nonetheless:</div>
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<b>1. Large fluffy powder brush </b></div>
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Honestly, you can’t apply powder in a natural way without a
brush like this. This one is an absolute must have. Use it to set your makeup
with a little powder, to apply bronzer or powder blush (I like to do that with
a big brush) and to give a good once over blending when you’re done. It’s the
ultimate multi-tasking brush.</div>
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<b>2. Medium sized eyeshadow brush</b></div>
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When I first applied eyeshadow with a decent brush, I knew
I’d never go back. This brush allows you to apply your allover color and it is
small enough to that it will work on the crease as well. I also use it to blend
all eyeshadow colors together and eliminate any hard edges. I must have another 5 eyeshadow brushes - different sizes, shapes, tightness of bristles - but I use this one 90% of the time.</div>
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<b>3. Pointy eyeliner brush </b>(bonus points if double-sided with
smudge brush on other side)</div>
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It was the <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/09/one-brush-endless-eyeliner-options.html">subject of a recent post</a> and it was the reason I
started thinking about basic brushes in the first place. I love it because it
turns my entire eyeshadow collection into eyeliners. I can use it dry or wet, I
can draw anything detailed, I can smudge pencil eyeliner, I can use it for gel
eyeliner… Endless possibilities.</div>
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Those 3 brushes are my essentials, come rain or shine, at
home or on the road, whatever style of makeup I’m wearing. I’ve got an
additional 3 that depend on day, need, mood and product.</div>
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<b>4. Mineral foundation brush</b></div>
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If I happen to apply mineral foundation rather than a tinted
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I’ve seen two essential styles for concealer brushes – one is
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mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-32375586919631131992011-09-14T11:54:00.000-05:002011-09-14T11:54:39.091-05:00One brush = endless eyeliner options - picI took this pic right after I wrote the previous post but never got around to sharing it.<br />
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So here's the effect I achieved using the Stila's wondeful brush and the darker shade of L'Oréal's HIP concentrated shadow duo in Dynamic - a beautiful metallic antique gold and a shimmery dark olive bronze. It doesn't really qualify as a forgotten eyeshadow because I actually use it a lot.<br />
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I got my bonus points by smudging it and I achieved a very natural look with a just a hint of color. I left my lashes bare so the eyeliner effect was clearer in this photo, but would normally have added mascara.<br />
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While my goal is to pretend that I’m not wearing any makeup and just look naturally polished, eyeliner is my weakness and the only place where I get a little “showy”. We’ve established that in my previous three posts about different levels of eyeliner intensity, especially in that last one (read all about it <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/09/eyeliner-pencil-intensity-3.html">here</a>).</div>
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Eyeliner pencils are great but my eyeliner philosophy was greatly augmented when I discovered this magic brush – Stila #28 Smudge Pot Brush. On one end it’s a pointy (rather than flat) eyeliner brush and on the other end it’s a tightly packed smudge brush.</div>
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Though it was designed to be worn with Stila’s Smudge Pots (and I’ll surely write a post about them at some point), the really interesting thing is that you can use it to turn just about any eyeshadow into gorgeous, custom eyeliner!</div>
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Start slow and easy and pick up any basic old eyeshadow that you haven’t used in a while. Maybe it’s a basic brown that you’re not crazy about because it doesn’t go on evenly or a forest green that you bought after reading about it in a magazine, but can’t imagine wearing it all over your lid. Find it and let's get started!</div>
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Now dampen the pointy side slightly with tap water, wiggle it in the eyeshadow a couple of times and carefully draw a line as close to your eyelashes as possible. Pick up more eyeshadow if needed until you’ve completed both eyes. If you are worried that you’re not enough of an “artiste” to make this work, let it go. It’s honestly super easy and forgiving, nothing like liquid eyeliner.</div>
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You can leave it at that or turn the brush around and use the other side to slightly smudge the line. When you’re done admire your work and then go unearth all the forgotten eye shadows you can think of – you have just breathed new life into your eyeliner options!</div>
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Well, once we go into eyeliner intensity 3 we are straying a little from our “no makeup look” ideals, but it’s worth it. Check<a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/eyeliner-pencil-intensity-1.html"> intensity 1</a> and <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/09/eyeliner-pencil-intensity-2.html">2</a> for more natural styles and stick around for the heightened and smokin’ version of just eyeliner, as we line the inner rim of eye. I like this slightly disheveled and bohemian approach to eyeliner and enjoy sporting it in the evenings and even during the day on the weekends.</div>
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Start by adding concealer to dark circles and to the lid itself. Use something like bareMinerals Well Rested (check out my post about it <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/eyes-that-look-well-rested.html">here</a>) or a creamier concealer applied with a brush and set with a little bit of powder. </div>
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Now that the canvas is ready, take a kohl eyeliner such as <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/Le-Crayon-Kh%C3%B4l/138847,default,pd.html?dwvar_138847_color=Black%20Coffee&start=2&cgid=makeup-liners-pencils">Lancôme’sLe Crayon Khol in Brun</a> or Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero (a really inky and black liner) and sharpen it slightly so that you expose untouched product. Using your finger pull your lower lid down and show the inside rim. Line the inside rim of your eyes, both on the bottom rim and upper rim. Blink a few times and repeat the lining process.</div>
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For extra bonus run the pencil over the roots of lower lashes, working it in carefully. Do the same at the roots of the upper lashes, working from the top. Once you’re done, take a q-tip and smudge any excess around the roots of the lashes.</div>
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<i>Some people express concern over lining the inside of the eye – is it safe? Run a search online and you’ll find pros and cons. I’ve done it all my life, and though I’m a contact lenses wearer, I’ve never had any trouble. Here are a few tips that have helped me stay that way. Wash your hands with soap. Then sharpen your eyeliner slightly to expose new, clean surface. Don’t share eyeliners and discard if yours comes in contact with any kind of eye infection. Lastly, be careful when applying so you don’t accidentally scratch your eye (this is really not the makeup technique for a moving car…). If you wear contact lenses, you may notice a small amount of product accumulating on the edges of the lens. Remove and clean if it feels uncomfortable, and always clean extra well when you take them off at the end of the day.</i></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Ah, we finally come to the exception that confirms the rule! I love a beautiful pedicure and can’t imagine going the no makeup way on my toes. Depending on the time of the year and my mood, I pick from 3 different types of nail polish: brights, darks and neutrals.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Brights</b>: when it’s hot outside my toes scream for brights. I love a dazzling red like <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=235">Essie’s Lollipop</a>. This type of highly pigmented colors requires a base coat and extra care upon removal (yep, go ahead and do a second round with a new cotton pad drenched in nail polish remover so that your cuticles regain their natural color…). While I love these colors they’re higher maintenance than I’d like so I tend to alternate with easier to apply and longer lasting neutrals.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Darks</b>: so chic, so edgy, such great contrast! While I love a classic burgundy, these past months I’ve been drawn to dark browns and greys. My recent discovery and current favorite is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sally-Hansen-Diamond-Strength-Color/dp/B004KRYVV8/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1315674755&sr=1-2">Sally Hanson’s Tyin’ the Knot! </a>The color is a shimmering warm pewter that goes with everything and lasts forever. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Neutrals</b>: thought the above categories are great, neutrals remain my favorites. I love effortless metallics with a hint of shimmer that don’t require base or top coats, brush on evenly and look great with just one coat if I’m in a hurry. They also come clean with just one swipe of nail polish remover. Truly easy peasy!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">3 neutral favorites:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>Gold/bronze</i> – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sally-Hansen-Complete-Manicure-Pleasure/dp/B003VDGFXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315675406&sr=8-1">Sally Hansen Salon Complete Manicure in Gilty Pleasure</a>. Beautiful, understated color that looks great with olive skin. Recurrently admired on my toes, I’ve started giving bottles of this polish away to family and friends.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>Silver </i>– <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/milani-nail-lacquer-ms-milani-105/qxp346907%20">Milani Nail Lacquer in Ms. Milani</a>. It is a gorgeous color described at the Milani website as “chromed silver gold”. If that doesn’t make you want to see it on your toes, check for a pulse. : ) It’s warm, flattering and easy to wear. It goes with both my gold sandals and my grey peep toes, and that’s a feat!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>White </i>– Borghese Nail Lacquer Vernis in Luna Pearl. I absolutely love this color but it’s apparently no longer available for sale (except on eBay, where you can find just about anything if you search carefully enough). I tried many pearly whites until I found the right one, with just enough warmth mixed in. It was the nail polish I wore on my toes at my wedding! A similar shade would be <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=319">Essie’s Show Me The Ring</a> (which I guess would have been even more appropriate at a wedding). I love how clean and distinguished it looks on my toes.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=235"><br />
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If I could have a makeup artist come to the house every
morning and prep me for the day, it would be <a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/store/content/htmlTemplate.jsp?itemCat=meetLaura&catId=cat140010#tn">Laura Mercier</a>. I know that I would
leave the house looking just like myself, only a 100 times better! People would
stop me in the street to comment on my fairy tale complexion! (you just got a
glimpse into my weird fantasy life…)</div>
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A lot of makeup artists concentrate on delivering wow, being
creative and modern. I respect how that would be great for a lot of people, for
celebrities on the red carpet and just for fun on magazines. Laura Mercier has
a different approach – she focuses on flawless skin and a natural effect. I
hate to say something as cliché as this, but she is a quintessential French
woman in that aspect, and understands that looking great is very different from
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Naturally, her makeup line has that same goal of creating
perfect skin and bringing out natural beauty. The large majority of her
products are tools for creating beautiful skin – primers, foundations, creamy
tinted moisturizers, powders, concealers that combine different colors and
textures. I’ve recommended a few on this blog already, and I am sure to
recommend at least a couple more. She has recently started a skincare line that
I haven’t had the chance to test yet, but look forward to.</div>
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So pay her website a visit! Check out her <a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/store/content/htmlTemplate.jsp?itemCat=flawlessPhilosophy&catId=cat180038">Flawless Facephilosophy</a> and her <a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/store/content/looksEffectsArchives.jsp?itemCat=looksEffects&catId=cat170005">beautiful looks</a>. Enjoy!</div>
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Maybe your hairline is super clean and there is an easy transition from forehead to normal hair. Maybe your baby hairs are the cute
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If you have ever struggled with your hairline, keep on
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In my case I have unruly baby hairs that stick out in every
direction. They also commit a crime that the rest of my hair doesn’t dare! They…
frizz. If it’s rainy or very humid, my baby hairs rebel and frizz, which makes
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While hairlines are mostly unimportant, a frizzy hairline
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If you’ve ever tried to fight this problem with hair
products, you’ve probably also found that it’s not easy to control. Hairspray
on a toothbrush makes baby hairs stiff, while serum turns them greasy and
slick. But there’s a fairly simple solution. Take the same product we used to
<a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/well-behaved-brows.html">tame unruly brows</a>, the cheap clear mascara, and run the brush lightly
through your baby hairs until they are coated and arranged in a nice way. Clear
mascara dries quickly, stays put, adds no gloss or crunch, and does the job.</div>
mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-44198835120817103002011-09-06T11:55:00.002-05:002011-09-06T11:56:00.558-05:00Perfecting skin – level 2<br />
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Skin is of supreme importance to the no makeup look. Like I discussed in the <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/perfecting-skin-level-1.html">level 1 post of this series</a>, our goals are to achieve a more even tone, less noticeable pores and a finish with a slight glow to it. In level 2 we’re looking for a little more coverage, which will help with the correction of any flaws. The type of product we will talk about is mineral makeup.</div>
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Much like millions of women, I am a fan of bareMinerals. When I first heard about it a few years ago I thought it was a marketing gimmick, just a new name for powder makeup, loose instead of pressed into a compact. Then I picked up a small amount of the stuff, rubbed between my fingers and was surprised by the almost creamy, silky texture. I remain a believer to this day.</div>
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You can <a href="http://www.bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Experience-Show?cgid=BM_FOUNDATION_FINDER">visit their website to choose the right color</a> for you. Stick with the original formula rather than the matte formula to better achieve the luminous finish.</div>
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Application is a cinch. Use one of their brushes – I prefer the <a href="http://www.bareescentuals.com/Full-Flawless-Face-Brush/43018,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=BM_SUB_BRUSHES_FACE_BRUSHES">Full Flawless Face brush</a> – to pick up a small amount of product (less than a penny-sized amount of powder) that you’ve tapped onto the lid of the foundation pot. Swirl the brush around the lid to spread the powder evenly into the brush. Then use the brush to buff your skin using light round motions. There is really no way to go wrong with this technique. Start with just a little bit, take your time with buffing and add more if you feel it’s needed.</div>
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Skin looks perfected but entirely natural. Foundation does not settle into fine lines and the gentle buffing makes sure everything looks even. If your skin is oily, finish with hint of pressed or loose powder on your forehead, nose and chin. Two minutes and you’re done!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Good shape</b> – I like to see nails rather short, with the white edges under 1/10 of an inch (3mm or so for the metric system fans). Find a good proportion to the size of your nail, don’t try to compensate a short nail with an over elongated edge. While there are different nail trends every season – square! Claw shaped! Oval! Squoval! – I have come to realize that my favorite is the one that follows the natural shape of the nail, generally the same as the moon (the lighter semi circle at the base of your nail). Manicurists call it round, but it really depends on the shape of your nail. </div>
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File them while they’re dry so they’re less likely break. You don’t need to use those old fashioned grainy paper files that file huge bits at a time. Look for fine grain files at your drugstore and you’ll see that there is a bigger selection than you probably knew of, allowing for more precise filing and less errors.</div>
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<b>Clean white edges</b> – 2 words: nail brush. Ok, 1 additional word: regularly. : ) If you notice a little yellowing, you can also slice open a lemon and run your fingernails through the flesh. Keep them there a few minutes (or alternatively, soak them in fresh squeezed lemon juice) to naturally whiten them.</div>
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<b>Healthy cuticles</b> – this aspect contributes greatly to beautiful nails and is the hardest one to achieve. Try to keep your hands hydrated, rub a cuticle oil or cream often – I like Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream – and try wearing rubber gloves when doing chores around the house. Avoid cutting your cuticles and try to push them with an orange wood stick or your nails after a shower or bath. Cut only the ones that are sticking out on the sides. I find that leaving my cuticles alone is the best way to keep them healthy and looking neat.</div>
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If beautiful skin is at the heart of the no makeup look, then a great skincare routine needs to be part of it too. I’m sure there will be plenty of posts about skincare in my future. I just love the stuff – pretty bottles, amazing promises, great textures and scents… There’s only one problem: for most products it takes time and patience to see results. I like to say that I have many great qualities. Patience just doesn’t seem to be one of them!</div>
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So if you want results and you want them right now, you’re going to love exfoliation! This refers to all the types of products out there that get rid of the dead cells on the outermost layer of skin to give you a brighter and smoother complexion after just one use! Exfoliation can be mechanical – where you use grainy textures, loofahs or any other kind of abrasive – or chemical – where you let fruit enzymes or acids such as salicylic acid or do the job for you. Both can be gentle or harsh so take the time to find what's right for you. Here are a few of my favorite things!</div>
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<a href="http://www.stives.com/Facial-Products/Fresh-Skin/Invigorating-Apricot-Scrub/">St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub</a> – this is a US favorite and best seller. It comes in a decent sized tube or pot, it’s cheap and it does the job. Since it’s a little harsh on the skin (walnut shell is pretty rough) I use it mostly on my chest and back.</div>
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<a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY21363/PROD678/Skin_Care/ExfoliatorsMasks/index.tmpl%20%20">Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream</a> – another award-winning favorite! This one is much gentler thanks to its tiny micro-beads and creamy base. Clinique states that you can wear it every day but I recommend that you space it out to whatever makes sense to you (3x a week worked great for me).</div>
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<a href="http://clarisonic.com/shop/sonic_skin_cleansing_systems/sonic_skin_cleansing_system_mia/index.php">Clarisonic Mia Brush </a>– if there is such a thing as love at first scrub, this would probably be it. It’s incredibly gentle and recommended for all types of skin (even people with rosacea) but it’s very effective and pleasurable to use. Clarisonic states that “Mia cleanses so well that products absorb better, pores appear smaller, and fine lines and wrinkles appear reduced.” Use it with a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil and see your skin get better looking every day. Since it’s not that cheap consider it… an investment! “You’re worth it” and all of that! You can get a demo at Sephora and see what all the hype is about.</div>
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These were all different types of mechanical exfoliants. Let’s finish up with a chemical one for a little diversity!</div>
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<a href="http://www.origins.com/product/3872/11109/Brighter-By-Nature-/index.tmpl">Origins Brighter By Nature Brightening Peel with Fruit Acids</a> – these pads are super easy to use. Just take one out of the pot, run it over your face until you’ve hit all the areas and you’re done! Follow with some moisturizer and be sure to wear SPF during the day. Not only will your face be smooth and clear, you should also see some improvement in your sun spots. Win win!</div>
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The important thing to remember about exfoliation is not to overdo it. I don’t currently wear all of these, but have had great results with them in the past. Try one of these for your face and see how it behaves before adding anything else. Start by doing it one or two times a week and increase as needed. Also, discuss what’s best for your skin with your dermatologist – they really do know best!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For this second eyeliner post (see the first one <a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/eyeliner-pencil-intensity-1.html">here</a>) we will focus on more definition and a hint of smokiness. Since we are going for a natural effect, I recommend using colors such as brown, grey or black. This application technique is one of the most traditional for eyeliner and is appropriate for most occasions. My favorite product ever, <span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/Le-Crayon-Kh%C3%B4l/138847,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=LabeliumSearch-_-GoogleBrand-_-Makeup-_-%2Blancome%20%2Bcrayon%20%2Bkhol">Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khol in Brun</a> (or Black Coffee), is once again the recommended product.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">You should have a smoky lash line right now with no hard edges. For extra credit, take your eyeliner and draw a very fine line right at the base of your lashes. Don’t smudge this last line, which should blend beautifully into your slightly wider smudged eyeliner. Add two coats of lengthening mascara and go show off your gorgeous eyes!</span></div>
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1. Always be prepared (I’ve known that one for a while but forgot it this morning<br />
2. DMV’s always take a new picture if you update your license in person at the office <br /><br /> Aaaaaarrrggghhh! My last picture was cute! Today my hair was wet in a pony tail and the only thing I had on my face was sunscreen! I’ll need to see the real deal to assess how bad it was, but I think there will be a next time real soon. Here’s what I recommend that you do when your turn comes.<br /><br />After moisturizing, apply the level of foundation that is right for your skin right now – since I currently have no blemishes and it’s summer, for me it would’ve been <b>tinted moisturizer</b>. Follow it with <b>concealer</b>. Be sure to get your eyelids and inner corners of the eyes, under eye circles, around your nose and anywhere where you still see a little redness or imperfections.<br /><br />While I would say that creating beautiful skin is the most important step in the regular no-makeup look, it’s less important for a picture at the DMV because the harsh flash erases a lot of flaws. That said, it also erases your features and shows a disproportionate amount of shine so focus on the next steps!<br /><br />Add <b>cream blush</b> to the apples of your cheeks and blend. Consider making it a little more noticeable than usual to counteract the flash, which will wash you out.<br /><br />Smudge <b>brown eyeliner</b> into your top lashes and add as many coats of <b>mascara </b>as you’d like for defined eyes. A little bit of <b>highlighter </b>in the inner corners will help you look awake.<br /><br />Apply a natural looking<b> lip stain </b>that is darker than your lip shade – this is not the time for beige nudes – and add lip balm or a little neutral gloss if you like shiny lips in a picture.<br /><br />You should look really great right about now! Let’s finish it off with 2 tricks. First, take a large soft brush and use it to pick up some pressed powder <b>bronzer</b>. Brush it all around the edges of your face – your jaw, ears, around the hairline and a little under the cheekbones. It’s a quick contouring to make you look slimmer and bring attention to the center of your face. Blend with a tissue to make sure there are no hard lines (which would look horrible in your pic!). Then take the same brush, dip it in a little<b> loose powder </b>and go over your t-zone to minimize shine. You need all the help you can get with that flash! Consider bringing blotting paper and using it just before your close-up.<br /><br />Last but not least, consider your choice of outfit. Sometimes the pictures are cut at your neck, but sometimes your top will show. Remember that the background is turquoise blue and avoid any colors that clash. My favorite style remains a classic shape, like a button down or a top that shows my collarbone, like a boatneck cut, in a bright white.<br /><br />The scoop neck bejeweled beige t-shirt I was wearing today, not so much… *sigh*mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-45226691947742286752011-08-29T17:00:00.000-05:002011-08-29T17:16:09.790-05:00Luscious lips<span style="font-size: small;">When your lips are dry, a stain just won’t cut it. That’s the time to turn to the great staple that is the tinted lip balm. Though the whole category has a certain “granola vibe” to it, not all tinted lip balms are alike and you are sure to find something perfect for your needs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">For the color-phobic I’d recommend <a href="http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/lips-lip-balms/replenishing-lip-balm-pomegranate-oil.html">Burt's Bees Pomegranate Lip Balm</a>. Not a tinted lip balm, this one has just a hint of color and sheen. It smells and feels delicious without adding a lot of chemicals to the process. I’ll also admit that it’s on this list because I love it and I’ll plug it wherever I can. : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you’re looking for some color without a glossy effect, Burt’s Bees also recently launched a new tinted lip balm. Rose, a mix between pink and red, looks like very natural. Again, I like that the ingredient list is short and sweet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Last but not least, luxe lovers can check out <a href="http://www.fresh.com/skincare/lip-care-skincare">Fresh SugarTinted Lip treatments</a>. Beautiful texture and scent, with three colors to choose from – Honey, Rosé and Plum.</span></div>
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brush my nails after I was done with the application. After a few days of using
it I was really happy with the results – the color was very natural and I
looked healthy. I was proud of my cheat until a friend pointed out a small
detail I had missed. There was a very clear demarcation line in the area where
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mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-32559781878087592752011-08-27T18:51:00.000-05:002011-08-27T19:23:14.175-05:00Defined brows<span style="font-size: small;">I’ve written about<a href="http://nomakeuplook.blogspot.com/2011/08/well-behaved-brows.html"> polished brows</a> before but we should add a second step to that routine if we want to make sure brows look their best, especially if you have a few bald spots or are growing them out.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Take a stiff, angled and short haired brush, dip it in the powder and then work it carefully unto your brow line, following their natural shape. Even though it sounds a little uncomfortable, apply it against the direction of the hair growth for best results. After application step back and check your work. It’s easier to see if both eyebrows are balanced from a distance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">When you’re done your eyebrows should look a little fuller, more even and defined. Ignore the wax that comes with the brow powder (many times it’s hard to work and flakes) and finish your work with a coat of transparent mascara.</span></div>
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skin is essential to the no makeup look. It should look like your skin
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<span style="font-size: small;">Application is refreshingly easy. If your skin is normal or dry, you may want to start with a serum or light moisturizer. Wait a couple of minutes to let it sink in and then proceed to the tinted moisturizer. Pour a largish pea-sized amount of product on your fingertips, rub your fingertips together gently to warm it up and then massage it to your skin as if you’re applying moisturizer. Make sure it has gone on evenly and you haven’t missed any bits. If your skin is combination or oily this amount of moisturizer is probably enough in the summer, but in your case take a fluffy powder brush and add a tiny amount of face powder to the t-zone (forehead, nose and chin).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A favorite of beauty editors everywhere (and mine also) is Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer SPF20. I also like <a href="http://stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=176">Stila’s Sheer ColorTinted Moisturizer SPF 15</a>. Both offer plenty of natural colors, comfortable wear and a very natural finish.</span></div>
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though eyelash curlers always strike me as torture device, there’s no denying
the effect of a good curl. Eyelashes look longer and more noticeable, which in
turn makes eyes look bigger and more awake. So… find a way to deal with it, think
happy thoughts of gorgeous lashes and do it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If that pep talk didn’t work, as it hasn’t for me, consider
this messy but effective little trick. Get something to use as a block – a spoon, a credit
card or a folded tissue – and place it on the upper lid. Keep it there through
the whole process. Apply your favorite mascara, wait a couple of seconds, then
place a finger at the root of your lashes. Try to bend your lashes upward,
against the folded tissue and keep it there for a little bit until it starts to
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<span style="font-size: small;">Some girls spend hours getting their nails done and an equal amount of time worrying about not chipping them. That type of high maintenance beauty is the opposite of the breezy, natural attitude we’re going for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Still, well cared for nails remain an important part of
looking polished. How else can you achieve beautiful nails that are low
maintenance? The magical word is buffer. This tool will rid your nails of
ridges and make them shine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Choose a buffer with four sides at most – you don’t need
more than that. Use the rougher side to buff the nail in a circular motion.
Limit it to two or three circles at most and go through all ten nails. Once
you’re done with face one of the buffer, use a dry washcloth to clean of your
nails and inspect them. If you still see some pronounced ridges, go over them
again. If not, progress to face two and repeat the circular motion. Keep going
until the last step, which should feel rubbery and smooth. That guarantees that
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<span style="font-size: small;">Since the rougher side of the buffer removes the top layer from your nails, use it only as needed, or on new growth near the base. To maintain the high levels of shine, buff with the smoother side as often as you like. You will never need to worry about a chipped manicure again!</span></div>
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mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-80716192294722149222011-08-21T17:54:00.001-05:002011-09-11T16:56:03.084-05:00Eyeliner pencil – intensity 1What is the cosmetic product you take with you to a deserted island? (I’d love to hear your opinions in comments!) As for me, if I had to pick one it would probably be Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khol in Brun (a.k.a. brown).<br />
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Eyeliner is my weapon of choice, and I can say that this particular product goes above and beyond. It’s the perfect dark chocolate shade, it’s richly pigmented, it blends better than anything I’ve ever tried and it has considerable staying power. As if that wasn’t enough, it also wears off well – when it’s a little smudged at the end of the day, it looks even better.</div>
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Intensity 1, the first post focusing on eyeliner, is all about intensifying the shape of your eyes in an understated way. Take a sharpened eyeliner pencil and carefully dot it between your upper and lower eyelashes, wiggling the tip into the lash line. Do it at small regular intervals, aiming for at least 10 dots. Run your finger over the base of your lashes gently to smudge any excess. This technique makes the roots of your lashes darker, which in turn makes your lashes look fuller and your eyes more defined. The effect is very light, but you’ll see the difference. Look for intensity 2 next week.</div>
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mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-75458237780140280362011-08-20T11:54:00.002-05:002011-08-20T11:54:39.957-05:00The most underrated blending tool ever!<span style="font-size: small;">I need to address my love of tissues. They’re cheap, I always have them around and they do a wonderful job of blending in a pinch. Just do your face makeup like you would normally do – foundation, blush, bronzer – and then use a tissue to gently buff the edges. Concentrate on the jaw line and the cheeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">And that’s it! Gone are any demarcation lines on your jaw or streaks from a too loaded blush brush. Your makeup is now perfectly natural.</span></div>
mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00179108243048185339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841902212167799288.post-45487048584782658322011-08-18T11:31:00.001-05:002011-08-19T12:10:52.703-05:00A little sheen goes a long way<br />
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How do you extend the no makeup effect to the rest of your body? Maybe you’re wearing a little sleeveless dress and it would be lovely to work some magic. </div>
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There’s a 3-part process that guarantees beautiful results. It’s scrub + moisturize + self-tan. Yep! That will be great, especially next week, after you’ve been doing it for a week. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water and eat a range of vegetables to make the most of nutritional benefits, while you’re at it!</div>
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Now, if we’re talking about something that you can do right now, in under 30 seconds, and that will yield very decent results, then we are on the same wavelength. Grab a bronzer stick with just a little bit of shimmer like the one pictured below (I also like <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod5880001&parentId=%20%20">Michael Kors’ Classic Leg Shine</a> but unfortunately can’t tolerate the strong floral fragrance), run it once from your shoulder to your elbows, down the front and the back of your legs and on your collarbone (if it’s exposed), and blend lightly. You don't want it all over, just a one continuous line down each side. Kind of like highlighting for the body, it draws attention to one area of sheen, and makes the limbs look slimmer. It’s fool-proof, dries quickly, and doesn’t rub off on clothes. When the light catches and your skin glows, people will think you have had a great body skin routine for a month!</div>
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