Perfect Pout!

Strong, Sexy, Confident. 

When you walk in a room, people turn to look. 

One little product is the most coveted.

It brings a small to every woman's face, from a toddler to women in a nursing home. 

It is the first makeup product we ever got to try, and we always felt so special when our mothers dabbed it on our puckered lips.

Lipstick, ladies. That is where it is at. 

You have to first decide what look you want...long-lasting, nourishing, matte-wear, glossy, etc. You decide that, then look for a gloss to go over if you would like a shiny finish. If not, so be it. There are no specific rules anymore...certain lipliner with certain lipstick, always put gloss on top of lipstick, etc. Do what you want! Make your own rules!
I was never a lipstick wearer until I found a replinishing lipstick which kept my lips feeling soft & smooth. I absolutely adore it! You have to find what you want. And then rock it! 

Fun Fact...A man is more drawn to a women's lips than any other facial feature, according to research by Manchester University. If she applies lipstick, look out! A dash of pink lipstick holds his attention 6.7 seconds; red has him fixated 7.3 seconds! 


1- Use an age-fighting lip primer...creates healthier looking lips by fighting fine lines and wrinkles while light-diffusing microspheres decrease their appearance. It also makes your lipstick last longer, and helps prevent lipstick and lip gloss from feathering and bleeding.

2- Define your lips...help increase lipstick wear, prevent bleeding, clear works with any color!

3- Apply lipstick with lipstick brush...lighter colors make lips appear fuller, bright, warm colors help your lips look more youthful, darker colors can cause lips to appear smaller. Use a professional makeup lip brush, such as the retractable Lip Color Brush so your lipstick looks more precise and lasts longer. Start at the outer corner of the lower lip and fill in the central area. Once you are finished, apply to the upper lip. Reapply as many times as you like. When you have your desired look, blot with a tissue to remove any excess lipstick.

4- Apply lip gloss...dab lip gloss on the center of the bottom lip and press your lips together. Lip gloss makes your lips appear fuller and more youthful.

Shine up those windows!

Our eyes are said to be "the windows to our souls." Whether that's true or not, I love to play with different looks for my eyes and always want to know the top application tips. We all want to know the big celeb tips when it comes to makeup application. How do they always look so good?! And how do I do that!
Now, let me first say that makeup does not fix your skin problems, only skincare will solve your problems. Makeup excentuates your facial features that you have & pumps it all up.

The next couple blogs I post will be about how to sass up your makeup application for a special date, girl's night, or any glam look!

Elegant Eyes

When doing your eyes, a more natural look can be achieved with 1-2 eyeshadows. For more glam effect, use 3+! For specifications on how to apply eyeshadow best for your eye shape, head to the bottom of the blog! I can also help you achieve the look you want!

1- Blinded by the bright...squirt a drop of eye drops in each eye, tissue away excess, reduces bloodshot eyes, yellowing, & discoloration.


2- Brow chica brow brow...use an eyebrow pencil or eyeshadow that is same color as hair color or a 1-2 shades lighter if hair is very dark, follow the matural arch of your brow, finish with brow brush over line to soften (most important part of your makeup!).

3- Get lid ready...brush on concealor 1 shade lighter than foundation all over lid and above crease to eyebrow, apply eye primer on lid and above.

4- Color in the lines...Highlighter shade: apply to the eyelid & along inner corner of lower lashes, Midtone shade: bring the color up above the crease & sweep it across the brow bone, Accent shade: apply to the outer corner of the upper lash line, then up onto the corner of the brow bone.

5- Eyeliner...apply closest to lashline working from inner corner to outer corner, try small feathering strokes, try extending the line beyond the corners of eyes slightly to make eyelashes look longer, black or dark brown is the norm...also play with dark blue, dark purple, or dark green.

6- Mascara time...curl lashes with lash curler (if desired), apply lash primer on top and bottom of Top lash, apply mascara to top & bottom on Top lash, for longer looking lashes double coat on the outside corner of top lashes. 

Skin Care Mistakes...Winter Edition!

Contrary to popular belief, winter-proofing your skin doesn't always have to entail a super-rich body butter and an ultra-moisturizing lip balm. Top skin experts have cracked the cold-weather skincare code about five common winter beauty misconceptions! 

Mistake #1- Using a super-thick cream will hydrate your skin better. 

"Concentrated doesn't necessarily equal optimum hydration," says Annet King, director of training & development for the International Dermal Institute. "An overdose of lipids can actually trap dead cells and leave skin looking duller." King suggests layering serums under creams in order to boost moisture. Facialist Sonia Dakar agrees: "Serums are light, yet have super-concentrated ingredients - ideal for absorption."
RECOMMENDATION: Mary Kay Timewise Serum C+ 

Mistake #2- Loading up on lip balms prevent chapping

Only if it is the right balm. 
Some common ingredients can actually have an adverse effect. Mineral oil (petroleum jelly) creates an artificial film on your lips, signaling your skin to stop producing lipids, while funky flavors, perfumes, and colors can also dry out skin. King suggests seeking natural-oil-infused balms or those with shea & cocoa butter. "To get rid of flaky patches, apply a little facial exfoliant to damp lips, scrub gently, then follow with balm," she says. Wait till spring to resume use of lip plumpers and super-long-lasting formulas that dry out your pout.
RECOMMENDATION: Mary Kay Satin Lips Set

Mistake #3- Extra layers of high-tech clothing are a cold-climate must. 

While warmth is obviously a necessity when temps plummet, some nylon and polyester fabrics can cause unsightly bumps, clogged pores, and even ingrown hairs when they trap dead cells, oils, and sweat. Better to wear natural fabrics — especially inner layers that touch your skin — and moisturize head to toe, morning and night. Also consider face and neck creams with humectants like aloe, hyaluronic acid, and lactic acid. RECOMMENDATION: Mary Kay Hydrating Body Lotion

Mistake #4- If you have oily skin, you can forgo moisturizer. 

Dry, cold climates wear on all skin types — even oily. And without some added protection, barrier function (which keeps pollution and other damaging elements out and moisture in) gets compromised. If your skin is super-oily, you can get by with a gel-cream or lotion formula. For true combination skin, use different moisturizers for different areas — a light formula for your T-zone and a richer one for cheeks that get dry, patchy spots.
RECOMMENDATION: Mary Kay Moisturizing Products for All Skin Types

Mistake #5- Overcast skies mean you can skip the sunscreen. 

Hardly. As a depleting ozone has led to stronger UVB burning rays, SPF is now a year-round endeavor. And clouds do little to filter out wrinkle-accelerating UVA rays. Come cooler, drier weather, find a daily moisturizer with a broad-spectrum SPF 15 (or higher) to hydrate and protect. "You can enhance your sun protection exponentially by using an antioxidant-rich serum underneath your moisturizer," says Washington, D.C., dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Burgess.
RECOMMENDATION: Mary Kay Hand and Décolleté Cream w/ Sunscreen SPF 15* and TimeWise Serum+C







Get your skin in tip top shape for this winter!
What you do today helps you look amazing for the rest of your life!

Have a fabulous day!

Much love, Amanda

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