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PRODUCT JUNKIE: 8 OF THE BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Summer, to some is the best season of the year. Summer offers lots of sunshine, beach fun, and bright colors to wear. There are many beauty secrets, and products out there to enhance your beauty, but lets talk about some of the best beauty products for the season.

If you’re one who enjoys the summer, here are some products that you should give a try, if you haven’t already.

1. EOS Lip Balm

Evolution of Smooth is the perfect name! EOS killed the game with this lip balm. You always want to have baby soft lips, and EOS lip balm line is amazing. It smells good, and comes in a cute package. The only other lip balm I would recommend besides EOS is Maybelline New York Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm.

2. E.L.F. Lip Exfoliator

The secret to having soft,hydrated lips is to exfoliate. Just as you exfoliate your face, you want to do the same for lips. This simple exfoliator is easy to use, and works instantly. You will have those kissable lips that you’ve dreamed of.

3. Viva La Juicy Gold Couture

Juicy Couture fans will enjoy this sweet fragrance. It smells of wild berries, a kiss of honeysuckle and a luxurious elixir of golden amber, melted caramel, and vanilla. You won’t need much, because it does travel, but in the best way. It’s getting hot, and you should smell amazing at all times.

SummerBeautyFavs4. E.L.F. Mist & Set

Keep your makeup looking like you just applied it with this mist and set from e.l.f. cosmetics. With aloe, cucumber, green tea and vitamins, this refreshing product keeps your face moisturized, supple and healthy throughout the day. This is even perfect for those who have oily skin. It’s very light and refreshing.

5. Mascara Primer

Lashes are fun, and 3-D fiber mascara is just as fun, but a primer helps to keep your natural lashes healthy as well as elongate them. You can still put your favorite mascara on top, and depending n your mascara, you’ll have the 3-D fiber lash look!

6. Nail Polish

It doesn’t matter the brand, but now is the time to play with those vibrant, neon colors. Lime green, mint green, sunshine yellow, all of those colors that can come off as “tacky” in the winter now is the time to enjoy them.

7. Bronzer: LORAC TANtalizer Baked Bronzer Golden Glow.

Give yourself an extra glow, so that when the sun hits you, you look magazine ready.

8. Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect Sunscreen

Sunscreen is very important, you should be wearing it year round, but now that you’re showing more skin choose this sunscreen to give you a shimmer. It’s not sticky, and the shimmer doesn’t get everywhere. This sunscreen will not disappoint you.

What are some of your favorite summer beauty products?

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HOW TO ACHIEVE SUN KISSED SKIN

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There is a such thing as your perfect bronzer. I’ve noticed with my girlfriends, and close relatives that they often pick a bronzer that is close to their skin tone, because they aren’t really sure what a bronzer does exactly. Bronzers are made to give your skin the perfect sun kissed glow. However, picking the perfect bronzer is just as tedious as finding your perfect foundation.

What I personally love about bronzer is that you can wear it how you want to. If you don’t feel like wearing a full face of make-up, including, primer, foundation, and powder, you can easily wear bronzer alone, and you’ll be glowing all day!

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KNOW YOUR SKIN TONE

You have to first know whether you have either fair, medium, olive or dark skin. The perfect bronzer for your skin is usually one to two shades darker. If you have fair skin it’s best to use a honey-colored bronzer. For medium or olive skin its best to use a true bronze. If you have dark skin, it is best to use a deep bronze with a hint of shimmer, this type of bronzer is also perfect for highlighting certain features.

PICK THE RIGHT PRODUCT

When picking out your bronzer, you can choose between a powder, liquid, creme, or gel. For those with dry or normal skin, use a creme or gel bronzer, these types of bronzers add moisture to the skin, and keeps skin looking hydrated and healthy. For those with oily skin, it’s better to use a bronzer powder to help with skin’s oil control. Also, bronzer powder blends easier than all others. If you do decide to wear a liquid bronzer its best to use a slightly damp makeup wedge; however, be sure to watch out for streaking.

APPLICATION IS MOST IMPORTANT

Applying bronzer correctly means having the correct brush. Although a regular blush brush can work just as effectively, there is a small difference between a blush brush and bronzer brush. A bronzer brush has more bristles that are packed tightly together, this helps in applying more color in one swipe. When applying it to your face, create the number “3” on both sides of your face starting at your forehead, and be sure to blend into your neck.

If you want to add a little extra glow, add shimmer underneath your cheekbones and done the bridge of your nose. This will give you an highlighted effect. Perfect for a summer glow.

Happy Bronzing!

Do you have a favorite bronzer? What products do you like to use?

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40 YEARS OF FABULOUS! WITH THREE-13 SALON, SPA & BOUTIQUE

Anniversary-Three-13Over the weekend, I helped celebrate the 40th Ruby Anniversary of Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique in Marietta, Georgia. When I walked in, it looked like organized confusion, because there was so much going on, and even more things to do. I wasn’t sure if I could keep up, and I was told it is always crazy busy on the weekends, and I believe them. Although there was so much going on for this happy occasion, the time I spent at Three-13 was so exciting, yet relaxing at the same time.

I was given the opportunity to have a facial done by their Repechage International Educator, Lauren Streeter. Repechage is the only skincare line they carry, because it’s so amazing. I was so excited about this experience, because I cannot remember the last time I had a facial. I, of course, came with an unwashed face, because I wanted Lauren to see my skin in it’s true element, so that she could advise me for my future skincare.

imVebPCv9e3DbLFx-D5dUlYJ19FFPdpHoyoWDV8sNwEWhen it was time for me to go to the back, I was given a locker for my clothes, a robe, and flip flops to wear. There was a sweet young lady who waited for me, and when I was comfortable in my new Three-13 attire, she took me to another young lady who gave me a parrafin wax on my hands. This is a warm wax, that feels luxurious. I was given a few scents to choose from, I decided on coconut-melon, and it smelled amazing. I was told to wash my hands, and then to place my hands flat in the warm wax. She wrapped my hands in bags, and then I placed my hands in what seemed to look like oven mitts. After my hands were wrapped in warmth, I was taken to the “Quiet Zone.”

When I walked into my quiet room, I met a woman with flawless skin; it was the Repechage educator, Lauren.  She was really sweet.  When the warm wax had hardened, Lauren slide the wax off of my hands, and they looked, and felt great. My hands were rejuvenated, they glowed, and they were so smooth. She than accessed my skin, and told me that I had pretty good skin, but it was oily. She told me that, that can be a great thing for me. She said that oilier skin, like mines, ages slower. So my chances for getting things like crows feet, and wrinkles are less likely to occur. (Yay for me!)

After our talk, I laid down, under an electric blanket, and she began to cleanse my face. Then she did a Honey & Almond Scrub, by Repechage. Made with pure honey, oatmeal, and almond meal, the scrub was very light, but it made my skin feel very clean and fresh.

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Almond Mask

When my scrub was done, she wrapped my face in heated towels, infused with Jasmine. It was so soothing. My skin was already starting to glow.

Jasmine Wrap

After all of this, there was still more to do. She pulled out this huge machine, that is known as a 7-in-1, and told me that we would be doing a galvanic.  She placed a cool face mask on me, that would be used with the galvanic to push moisture into my face. This was a little scary for me, since I couldn’t see it happening. I wasn’t allowed to move, because it could cause shock, and I had to hold onto a piece of metal, and it felt like little shock waves hitting my face. Overall, it wasn’t bad, and I enjoyed the experience.

7-in-1 Galvanic

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Galvanic Moisture Mask

Lauren was the absolute best, and made me feel comfortable the entire time. She answered all of my questions, and when she finished working her magic, my skin felt clean, fresh, and light. She pulled all of the dirt out of my face. My skin-tone looked even, more defined, and tighter. I LOVE IT! Her advice to me was that I should get a facial at least once a month, and I to continue my at-home-care as well.I do just about eveything from masks, exfoliates, and daily cleansing, toning, and moisturizing.

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My experience at Three-13 was just beautiful. I was treated like a goddess, but this wasn’t just the “Brittney Treatment” they treat every guest as the best. They have over one-hundred beauty gods that work in Three-13, and they are all busy, and very well educated on all things beauty. I was given a tour by an awesome guy, Jason, and he took me to all of the different stations within Three-13. There is a make-up bar, a color treatment area, a cut and style area, shampoo room, intimate manicure and pedicure rooms, and party rooms.

They have it all!

They are also having fabulous contests, giveaways, and specials going on for their 40th anniversary. So be sure to visit them!

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I know mother’s day is approaching, and if you’re looking for something nice, but different, get her a gift card to Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique, and have her pampered. She will truly enjoy it.

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LIP GLOSS vs. LIP STICK: WHAT’S YOUR PREFERENCE?

Every girl loves lip gloss.

The fascination started while we were young, when we were given the roller lip gloss in every shade, and flavor. I know you remember all the lip gloss you went through just to make sure your lips were poppin’, and of course the many bottles you lost from being young, with a low sense of keeping things in their rightful place.

Although you had all of that lip gloss, you still gave your mom the side eye when you noticed all of her lip stick. Sure the lip glosses you had, had color, but nothing like the colors your mom had, and you wanted some of that.

Lip stick says womanhood. It distinguishes the women from the girls, but as you get older and you find better lip gloss, when do you move into lip stick?

I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my best friend’s mom. We were talking about lip gloss versus lip stick. Of course my bestie and I, who were both in college at the time, agreed that we would never grow out of lip gloss. However, her mom simply stated that there will come a time in our life when we decide to move into lip stick, and that it happens to every woman. Both, my bestie and I, laughed at the comment, because we had a deep love for our lip gloss.

That all changed for me six months later when I decided to try a purple lip stick, thanks to Nicki Minaj. I went to the drug store, and one of my favorite brands were having a huge sale. I left the drug store with six new lip sticks ranging in colors. I had the coldest of pink to the purest of burgundy.

I felt awesome.

Then I decided to wear them to school, and work. I was getting compliments from everybody. I felt like I was the essence of a phenomenal woman.

When my bestie and I came back together the next summer, I walked in her house wearing my favorite shade of lip stick. She noticed immediately. I was so mad that her mom was right, but I had to give credit where it was due. She was right. I moved into lip stick, and it was a random day–out the blue. Her mom laughed our entire conversation. (Moms are always right!)

It took a minute for my bestie to move into lipstick, but she’s trying it now. But she’s still a sucker for lip gloss.

When it comes to lip gloss versus lip stick, it’s all about what makes you happy and confident. Lip gloss may make you feel cute, or sexy, or it could be something you’ve become used to, and comfortable with.

Lip stick is long wearing, I think that’s why I love it so much. Sometimes I like to put a light coating of lip gloss over my lipstick, but that’s only for extra va-va-voom!

If you still haven’t tried lip stick, go to the store and pick out at least three different colors. You may not like every shade you choose, but you have to start somewhere.

Lip Gloss or Lip Stick? What side are you on?

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10 BEAUTY TIPS FOR ALL SKIN TYPES!

When it comes to beauty, everybody has their two cents, which in some cases are awesome. Every woman has her own tip to do “this”, and a easier way to do “that” so why not share the goods! Everyone thinks they have the best beauty tips, but I have been doing my research!

On a recent trip to my grandmother’s house, it seems as though she tore me apart about things I honestly pay no attention to…like my elbows. But all is well, it was said out of love, and not disrespect. So I decided to share some of the awesome beauty tips she shared with me.

10. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

Knock out those glasses of water, I promise you won’t be disappointed. I hated drinking water, but now, I notice that not only does my skin feel better, my body feels better! Drinking water helps with your hydration, which helps your skin stay moisturized and glowing, boosts your metabolism, and keeps your energy levels up.

9. LOVE YOUR FEET

woman-feetI know I don’t have time to go get a pedicure every week or two, so to prevent dead-skin pileup I use a pumice stone in the shower. But it doesn’t end in the shower. I put vaseline on my feet when I step out of the shower, and put socks on. This helps my feet stay smooth and soft. You never know when you may get that unexpected foot rub. 🙂

8.BROW LOVE

Your eyebrows are the focal point of your face. So if you have no time to do your makeup, focus on your eyebrows. However, keep your brow fill-in very light, if you’re in a rush, it gives you a more natural look. I promise, filling in you’re brows is the fastest way to look pulled together. 

7. USE YOUR PRIMER

My grandma told me “Not to prime is a crime!” I didn’t understand, until I went shopping with my makeup artist friend, who went to a select store for her primer. I bought the same primer, and it instantly made my skin smooth, helped my makeup adhere and keep my face looking matte instead of shiny, and I suffer from oily skin.

6. YOUR NECK NEEDS MOISTURE TOO

This was something my grandmother stressed to me. She told me to take care of my neck.  So now I always moisturize my neck with cocoa butter in the day, and vaseline before bed. (By the way, I love vaseline!) 

5. EXFOLIATE YOUR LIPS

There isn’t anything sexy about dry, flaky, or chapped lips. The best way to combat dry lips, it to apply vaseline to your lips, then using a toothbrush or clean mascara wand, scrub your lips, just remember to not be too rough. Afterwards, use a tissue to wipe away excess flakes and voila! You now have the sexiest lips on the block!

4. DON’T NEGLECT YOUR ELBOWS

elbowsJust like your neck, it’s easy to forget about your elbows too. But your elbows need just as much protection and care as other parts of your body. Cure dry elbows by wiping them down with an antiseptic, this will help remove dirt, and turn your elbows back to their original color. Then massage Bio-Oil, or vaseline onto them daily. You’ll see and feel cleaner, and softer elbows in at least two days.

3. APPLY SUNSCREEN DAILY

Wear sunscreen every day, rain or shine. Even when it’s cloudy. This will definitely help with your skin’s aging process. Find an unscented sunscreen if you don’t want to smell like sunscreen, and find one with a shimmer if you want to add that extra sexy.

2. CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES

It’s amazing how much gunk you’ll find in your makeup brushes, so it is imperative that you make sure you clean your brushes regularly to avoid a buildup of makeup residue and bacteria. You can purchase makeup brush cleaner from a drug or beauty store. 

1. SMILE

Your smile is beautiful, so wear it proudly!

I know there are soooo many beauty tips out there, but I hope these 10 make beauty less complicated!
 
Tell me some of your favorite beauty tips in the comment section below.
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