It is Never okay to sleep in your makeup
Ever felt so tired after a night out on the town or a long day at work that you don’t even want to remove your makeup? Yes, we’ve all been there; however, we must always ensure that we remove our makeup at all times. This is essential for healthy glowing skin.
I am an advocate for good skin care, it is just too important. Sleeping in your makeup is a no go. This will cause all the day’s dirt, oil, bacteria and free radicals to build up under the surface of the skin and cause numerous skin problems. What I usually do is keep a pack of makeup wipes near my bed side and in my bathroom. That way, after a long night I can easily reach for them to remove the excess makeup from my skin. I still recommend cleansing the skin properly to avoid clogged pores which could lead to break outs.
I always encourage my clients to invest in some good makeup wipes. Just one simple step as using a makeup wipe to remove excess makeup is better than not removing your makeup at all. My all-time favourite is the Neutrogena cleansing towelettes; more recently I’ve been loving the Simple makeup wipes which is also great for sensitive skin.
So my lovelies, if you want beautiful skin you have to take care of your canvas and be vigilant with your skin care….All the products mentioned can be found at your beauty hub…Fontana Pharmacy.
Until next time, stay gorgeous…
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How to achieve the perfect winged liner
“May the ends of your winged liner always be even…” Everyone, at some point, struggle with getting that perfect winged liner. Even I have this struggle sometimes. Not to worry, today I’ll be sharing some easy tips and tricks to achieve the perfect winged liner.
First, get your tools. You will need an eyeliner brush of your preference; a liner of your choice, whether cream, gel or liquid; scotch tape makeup wedge to use as a guide; makeup remover and q-tips or makeup wipes to sharpen up and perfect the line.
Yes ladies, I know a winged liner can go from 0 to a 100 real quick …but with practice you may just perfect it.
Here is a tutorial demonstrating some quick easy steps of how to get that perfect wing.
Ok my lovelies, now that you have mastered the art of winged liner, you can be totally fly with your makeup….All the tools mentioned can be found at Fontana Pharmacy, your beauty hub.
Until next time, stay gorgeous…
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Last week we stepped outside of our comfort zone and tried some fun techniques with our makeup. This week, I want us to tap into our creative side and redecorate our makeup storage. Let’s have some fun!
I recently moved and wanted to do an overhaul of my makeup storage, however I didn’t want to break the bank. So, being the Frugalista that I am, I started to do some research and found some tips and tricks I know you lovelies will appreciate.
The first thing I wanted was a perfume stand for my vanity. I found an old metal tray that was deemed useless and turned it into a masterpiece. How? I was working with a gold, white and silver theme, so I used gold and silver spray paint along with stencils, to create a design, and sprayed the entire tray.
I also wanted a nice clean storage for my makeup brushes. I bought three medium sized clear vases and using the same spray paints, I sprayed the base of each free hand to create a frosty effect. They turned out awesome. I then added a combination of sands and marbles to hold my brushes in place.
I always seem to lose my single eye shadows and I found an easy way to store them and keep them organized in my makeup drawer. Ice trays; yes, you saw right. I got clear ice trays and filled them up with my single eye shadows. Now I can keep them organized and not lose them anymore.
And there you have it…I threw in a few Yankee candles and my makeup vanity came alive!
These are just a few quick tips to revamp your makeup space. All items mentioned are available online or in store at Fontana Pharmacy…
Get creative and organized while having some fun with it my lovelies…until next time…stay gorgeous
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So, last week we looked at how the nude lip took over the red carpet this season. This week the focus is on the eyes. Smokey eyes were a huge deal this red carpet season. L’Oreal Paris beauty survey showed that 60% of eye makeup at the recent Gold Globe awards were smokey eyes. This would explain the correlating nude lip; as is standard smokey eyes are usually pared with a soft nude lip. However, a new trend that I’ve been seeing and I LOVE is to pair the smokey eye with a bold lip. Yes, it is out of the box and No, it is NOT for everyone, but hey, give it a go.
My favourite way to pair a smokey eye with a bold lip is to create a bronze smokey eye with red or berry lips. Call me a vixen, but I LOVE it! If you’re not as brave,you can always opt for a more neutral smokey eye to pair with a bold lip. Remember makeup is about experimenting and having fun; it’s really not that serious.
How to make the smokey eye work for you?
Less is more. Always start off by using less product and build up the intensity as you go along. Another key step is to blend…blend and blend some more. Selecting shades that complement your skin tone is also important. As makeup artist, I find that adding a warm transitional shade in the crease and along the lower lash line creates a sultrier and flattering look.
Overall, for me, mixing cool and warm shades adds dimension to any smokey eye look. If you are just getting started with makeup, I would recommend you start with a neutral smokey eye and work your way up to a more intense look. Maybelline The Nudes eye shadow palette is great for this. You can go from an everyday look to a dramatic eye look.
For all products listed and great beauty finds, visit your one stop beauty hub…Fontana Pharmacy…
Ok my lovelies; today I challenge you to be bold and smoking with your makeup.
Until next time…stay gorgeous…
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My Jamaican Honey
Ok, so by now you would have realized that I have a kick for natural skin care remedies. I have tried high end skincare brands, drug store brands but I always gravitate to natural skin care products. One of my favourite skin care luxury is the raw Jamaican honey. There is none like it. It helps to heal my break outs with its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. But my favourite way to use our Jamaican honey is to make my own face and body scrubs and masks.
For my face and body scrub, I usually combine Jamaican brown sugar and Jamaican coffee with the honey. The honey moisturizes and heals; the brown sugar exfoliates and the coffee doubles as an exfoliant and an anti-aging ingredient. This scrub is great for improving the overall texture of your skin.
I also love to use honey for masks. My lemon and honey mask leaves the face so smooth and glowy. It’s pretty easy to make. Just get a fresh lemon, squeeze about a ½ tbsp. and combine it with a 1 1\2 tbsp. of honey. You can grate some of the lemon zest and add it to the mixture if you so desire (Skip this step if you have sensitive skin). This mask helps to treat dark spots and evens out the skin tone.
All the products mentioned can be found at Fontana and in your kitchen…so go on and get creative with your skin care…Until next time stay gorgeous…..
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Ugh! I don’t know any makeup artist who enjoys cleaning their brushes…it’s just not fun. However, it is extremely important for us as makeup lovers to take the time to clean our brushes thoroughly at least once per week. Hey, hear me out for a sec. Would you continuously use a dirty wash rag covered in makeup to wash your face for weeks on end? Exactly. Think of your makeup brushes as a wash rag that you use to cleanse your face. If you do not wash and disinfect your brushes, bacteria will build up and this could lead to major skin problems.
There are a few easy ways to clean your makeup brushes without breaking a leg…I usually mix anti-bacterial liquid soap or baby shampoo with olive oil or coconut oil. The oil helps to break up the products that are trapped inside the bristles of your brushes and keep them soft and moisturized. Some people even use alcohol to help break down excessive products in their brushes. All these products are available at your beauty hub, Fontana Pharmacy…
Here is a quick video demonstrating how you can clean your makeup brushes quick and easy…
Ok my lovelies, don’t be lazy…clean those brushes…Until next time, stay gorgeous…
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How to get that Fresh Flawless glow
“I woke up like this…flawless!!” I’m sure I’m not the only one with this song stuck in my head. Though a great anthem for us females, I’m sure most of us can admit that’s not always the case. Some days we just don’t look or feel as flawless as we would want to. Not to worry though, I have the perfect fix for those awful days. No, you don’t have to spend a fortune, at least not at THE beauty hub Fontana Pharmacy.
How do we achieve that flawless face? First gather your favourite foundation and moisturizer, cream highlighter and your favourite bronzer. The key to having that fresh flawless face is to use minimal products. For me, I usually mix one part moisturizer and one part foundation, just enough to even out my skin. If I have any problem area I would correct them after with a cream concealer, my favourite being Black Opal’s stick concealer in toast. I would then go in with a cream highlighter on the top of my cheeks, my cupid’s bow and at the tip of my nose. Milani’s highlighters are pretty good.
Now, make that flawless skin smudge proof, lightly dust some loose powder all over the face to set everything in place. Black Opal’s finish powder is awesome. To add some dimension and glow, I would apply Milani’s baked bronzer in sunset to the perimeters of my face.
There you have it. Throw on some mascara and your favourite lippy and you’re good to go. Remember lovelies, all the products mentioned are available online or in store at the beauty hub…Fontana Pharmacy…
Until next time stay gorgeous…
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Friday Fun day
Sometimes we have to step outside of the box with our makeup; whether it’s a new lipstick shade, colourful eye shadow or blush or even fake lashes. Yes, I know I sound crazy, but we all need a little crazy fun sometimes.
Makeup is an artform. It is an avenue for us to express ourselves. I am that girl who would not step out of my neutral eye shadows; I just did not like colours. However, recently I did a photo shoot and decided to experiment on my model. I was so surprised with how creative I got with using bright colours. Hey, I even threw in a bit of feathers. I say this to say; sometimes with our makeup we get so comfortable that we do not push boundaries. Start with a bright lipstick. Yes, pull out that bright red or pink lipstick you’ve always wanted to try. After all, it is only makeup, if you don’t like it, you can always wash it off.
Here are some quick tips for trying bold colours.
If you do a colourful eye makeup look, I would suggest a nude lip. If you are brave enough, a bold lip is fine too, just keep the cheeks neutral. Always have a balance though; we do not want to go out looking like a clown.
For colourful eye shadows I would recommend the L.A Colors eye shadow palette in ‘Haute’.
For a variety of bright lip colours, you can check out the L.A. Girl lip paints, they are VERY pigmented and long lasting.
It’s Friday, put on your makeup and have fun with it…hey, break some rules while you’re at it.
Don’t forget to grab all the goodies mentioned at your one stop beauty hub…Fontana Pharmacy.
Until next time…Stay gorgeous my lovelies…
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Nude Alert!!!
So, its red carpet season and we’re all oohing and awing over the latest fashion, hair and makeup worn by our favourite celebs. One beauty trend that has stuck out to me this red carpet season is the Nude Lip. Whether it was matte, glossy, satin or sparkle, nude lips were everywhere. L’Oreal Paris beauty survey on the night showed that 60% of lipstick shades were nudes.
As a woman of colour, I know too well how difficult it can be to find that perfect nude that is not too ashy or too brown. L’oreal and Revlon both carry a great variety of nudes to suit women of colour. My favourite is the Loreal Colour Riche in nude ballet and Revlon’s lip butter in brown sugar. There are also more affordable options. What I do sometimes is to line the entire lip with a nude pencil topped off with a clear gloss. L.A. colours and L.A. girl have a variety of nude lip liners; my faves being auburn and spice.
Choosing your nude lipstick is like choosing your foundation shade. Always pay attention to the undertones in your complexion. For example, if you are of a fair complexion with pink undertone you would want to opt for a nude lipstick with a duty pink undertone. If you are medium to tan complexion you can go more for a caramel coloured nude to complement your yellow undertone. Always remember to match the undertones in your complexion and you should be fine.
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Everyone wants clear beautiful skin; the perfect canvas.
For the past few months I’ve been battling breakouts. Breakouts are a pain; be it hormonal or stress related. No one wants to deal with it.
How did I deal with my breakouts? First, I started to work on my skin internally. I increased my water intake, cliché but water definitely helps with clearing up the skin. I decided to try vitamins. I started taking Hair, Skin and Nails along with Vitamin E and Cod Liver oil supplements. Ladies, my skin has never been brighter and more ‘glowy’. Now, as is customary, it is important that you consult your doctor before taking any vitamin or supplements.
Second, I decided that I would try more natural products to apply topically. Irie Rock’s skin care line is a life saver. The Tea Tree and Witch Hazel deep pore cleanser and Rejuvenating Facial Scrub changed my skin completely. The deep pore cleanser is excellent for steaming the face. It pulls out all the impurities from under the skin and unclogs pores. After steaming the face, I usually go in with the rejuvenating scrub which contains very fine witch hazel granules. This sloths away all the dead skin and white heads from your skin’s surface. Another plus, is that Irie Rock products are all natural AND brand Jamaica.
For your traditional brands I would recommend Neutrogena Stress Control facial wash and the Neutrogena oil-free acne wash. Both contain salicylic acid which is great for treating breakouts.
So, there you have it, treating with breakouts we must address the problem from within, trust me, it helps.
Don’t be a victim of breakouts, visit Fontana Pharmacy online or in store for all the products listed to address all your skin care needs…Until next time stay gorgeous…
xoxo
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