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TOXIC TOUCH

December 10, 2010 //
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Below is a list of hazardous ingredients to avoid in your skin care and make up products. Even if  you buy products at a health food store they can still contain some of these. I admit that I am not perfect in this department. I found this list on one of my favorite websites. Mercola.com. He is a genius Dr, Naturalist, and whistle-blower. Companies tend to use these harmful ingredients because they’re cheap and readily available. Don’t be that girl 😉

Parabens–  Studies implicate their connection with cancer because their hormone-disrupting qualities mimic estrogen and could disrupt your body’s endocrine system

Mineral Oil, Paraffin, and Petrolatum-These petroleum products coat the skin like plastic – clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins. They can slow cellular development, creating earlier signs of aging. They’re implicated as a suspected cause of cancer. Plus, they can disrupt hormonal activity. When you think about black oil pumped from deep underground, ask yourself why you’d want to put that kind of stuff on your skin…

Sodium laurel or lauryl sulfate (SLS)-SLS combined with other chemicals may become a “nitrosamine” – a potent carcinogen.

Acrylamide-Linked to mammary tumors.

Propylene glycol-May cause dermatitis and skin irritation. May inhibit skin cell growth. Linked to kidney and liver problems

Phenol carbolic acid-Can cause circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma, and even death from respiratory failure.

Dioxane-These chemicals are often contaminated with high concentrations of highly volatile 1,4-dioxane that’s easily absorbed through the skin. Its carcinogenicity was first reported in 1965, and later confirmed in studies including one from the National Cancer Institute in 1978. Nasal passages are considered extremely vulnerable, making it, in my opinion, a really bad idea to use these things on your face.

Toluene-Chronic exposure linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage…May affect a developing fetus

Categories body, cleanser, face, make-up

SOFT LIGHTS HARD CORE

December 7, 2010 //
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smashboxI have been using Smashbox Soft Lights Luminance for years. I use it as a brow highlighter, eyeshadow, eyebrow and cheekbone highlighter. It’s a silky powder that goes on smoothly, but packs quite a punch. When you really want your eyes to pop- put it under the previously mentioned ME eyeshadow. I don’t believe they sell this exact one anymore so you may want to hurry up and find it on ebay. One pot lasts about five years. If only I could say that about my relationships 😉

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Categories eyes, face, make-up

LONG LASTING STIMULATION

December 4, 2010 //
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When you want to look your best and bear no imperfections , liquid foundation is a must. I have discovered a new makeup line that you need to get familiar with. It is Hourglass Cosmetics, and I’m going to educate you on their incredible VEIL fluid Foundation. If you haven’t heard about them , it is because they put all their money into their products not into marketing. They have many devoted fans such as Anne Hathaway and Madonna ( who they developed a particular shade for). A few amazing things about this line; it’s Vegan, SPF 15,long-lasting,”formulated with Matrixyl to stimulate the production of collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles:, skin tightening, oil free,paraben free,phthalate and sulfate free. It is recommended you apply it with their special foundation brush. This foundation has a primer built-in, so you can skip that step. You need to save time with all the dates you’ll have lined up 🙂

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Categories face, make-up

EYE NEED IT

December 1, 2010 //
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I don’t normally like body glitter, or make up glittery type stuff. I found something that somehow takes glitter and makes it slightly classy. Mattese Elite Stardust in Undress, is quite impressive. It somehow starts as a very loose powder and goes on with a creamy finish. They are geniuses over at Mattese Elite. My favorite thing about the Undress color is it’s not just a shine or a highlight, it goes on as a full flat color. A perfect shade for Blonds and Brunettes. Not sure about Red heads,…but you’re always just a step child aren’t you….

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Categories eyes, make-up

DOING LINES

November 22, 2010 //
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There’s an easy way to get that perfect cat eye look you see on your fave celebs in the magazines. It’s less about the products you’re using , and more about the tools. I’m obsessed with my Sephora’s Professional Angled Liner #15 brush. I use Sonia Kashuk black eyeliner in a pot, which you can get at Target. The brush is super thin, yet firm enough to lay the eyeliner exactly as you want it. The angled edge makes that whisker end look, a breeze. This brush can be used to fill in brows too. I said fill in , not replace, yes new jersey strippers I’m talking to you.

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Categories eyes, make-up

NOT FOR THE LOW BROW

November 18, 2010 //
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Great product & superb packaging, Milani Brow Fix Brow Shaping Kit. I love the results I get with this product, and I smile every time I look at it. It’s soooo cute! This Compact contains seven essential tools: Straight edged tweezers, slanted brow filler brush, brow bone sponge applicator, 3X magnifying mirror, brow bone highlighter, and two tone-on-tone powders (light & dark) to fill and shape brows. It is available in 3 shades depending your skin/hair color. I don’t do my brows every day, and never in the daytime. However I found the powder “Hi-Lite” in this kit is absolutely perfect for a general highlighter. This commitmentphobe is finally committed…..to my browfix kit 😉

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Categories eyes, face, make-up

SO EASY A CRACK HEAD CAN DO IT

November 9, 2010 //
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Don’t worry about your shaky hands crack head. You can still have black eye liner on the top and bottom inner parts of your lids without fail. Thanks to Tarte EmphaseEYES eyeliner pencil. It has a super skinny point that glides smoothly across your lash line. It works faster than most pencils and lasts all day. There’s no sharpening involved.  Just twist the bottom when it gets low to push more of the eyeliner up.  Feel good about buying Tarte products because they’re mostly natural, and filled with good for you stuff (minerals and things). Also, they’re packaging is super Earth friendly. We need to make up for what we’re doing to mother earth with our aerosol hairspray addiction.

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THEY’RE MINE, THEY’RE BIG AND THEY’RE REAL!

November 8, 2010 //
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I’m referring to my lashes of course. I have Rimmel’s Sexy Curves Mascara to thank for it. Now, I have had many love affairs with different mascaras over the years. But this one knows how to keep me committed. I prefer waterproof mascara in general, if you don’t, you’ll be happy to know they have a regular version. This mascara lengthens, separates, and curls. I haven’t touched my torture chamber aka eyelash curler in years.  It costs around $7 and stays strong for over 3 months. So throw out those fake lashes, because they look ridiculously fake anyway….someone had to tell you, you’re welcome

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Categories eyes, face, make-up

SAVE THE OIL FOR MY MASSAGE, THANK YOU

November 7, 2010 //
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I love this affordable Nutrogena oil free eye makeup remover. It works wonderfully, even on the smokey eye nights. It’s so silky and slimy (in a good way), I don’t understand how it’s oil free. I also don’t care! I care that it leaves very little residue on my face and  works fast. No eyelash loss, and no need to wash your face again just to remove the remover. The liquids separate in the bottle ( like an oil and water thing) so make sure you shake it before you use.

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Categories make-up, remover
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