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Jessica Baumgartner is the creator and author of a blog for parents that includes humorous tales, travel information and product reviews www.woutanet.com. Jessica can be reached at momonthego@woutanet.com |
| Well, it’s February while we’ve gone through some tough months of winter, we can see spring in our future. However our skin has taken a beating from the cold weather and lack of sun. Every time I pick up a beauty magazine there’s a spread of expensive gorgeous skin care that is impossible to find and have no idea how to use. After spending thousands of dollars and experimenting on my own skin, I have come up with a way to have your summer glow in the middle of the New York winter. To begin your morning beauty routine, start with washing your face using an exfoliating wash. I use the Oil of Olay scrub with citrus; it gets rid of dead skin cells and produces a clean fresh canvas to apply your make up. After using the scrub, choose your favorite moisturizer. Allow that moisturizer to sit for five minutes before applying a base primer. My favorite is Too Faced Hangover Primer. Use a small amount and cover your skin evenly. If you find that your pores are larger in the winter time, try The ELF no poor primer. Let your primer sit for about two minutes before using a make-up sponge to apply your foundation. I am obsessed with L’Oreal True Match. True Match is inexpensive, easy to find and goes on smooth without looking like you’re wearing make-up. Now that your base is done, it’s time for the fun stuff. Begin with your eyes. I love the liquid roller liner by Benefits, it stays all day and never smudges. Finish your look with the REAL mascara also by Benefits for long luxurious lashes. I’m not an eye shadow girl but I love the bareMinerals invisible glow for right under my eyebrows. Be sure to hit those eyebrows with a little color to make them pop. As a blonde, I use the Dior All-In-One 3D Backstage Pro Palette. Now onto the cheeks! I am obsessed with wet and wild megaglo Illuminating Palette. Brush some along your cheekbones and blend in with your fingers. Add Mac Beaming lush highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones and to the corner of your eyes. Almost done. As far as lips are concerned Buxom makes an amazing line of lipgloss and it comes in 1 million shades. I like to use Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme as my clear gloss. Last step includes setting your make up. Nothing is better than the Too Faced Hangover Coconut Setting Spray. Hold about 6 inches from your face and give yourself a quick spray. You can use that throughout the day to refresh your make up. It’s that simple. You’re done and ready for the day. With some practice I am able to get through my entire morning routine in 15 minutes. |
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