Lavender Facial Toner Recipe

CLICK HERE for a great recipe from New Nostalgia for a fantastic facial toner minus all the nasty chemicals and alcohol that are found in most store bought toners!  Toner returns your skin's pH back to normal after washing to prepare it for moisturizer.  If you aren't toning, you aren't getting your money's worth from your moisturizer. 

SUMMER TIME!!!

At the risk of repeating myself,

 

I would be a really horrible make up artist if I didn't mention SUMMER TIME MAKE UP.   Who wants to look "overdone" for summer?  No. No. No.  If you are taking care of your skin from the inside out (ie. Lots of water, good sleep, physical activity, eating well, vitamins, stress-management), your skin will show it.  All you need is a 3 in one tinted moisturizer (hint of color, moisturizer and SPF) a great creamy concealer for spot checks (light touch, Gorgeous...light touch) and a good mineral powder for a flawless summer complex.  I am also LOVING 3 in 1 eye cheek and lip stains (check out stila products...so so good) and a great creamy clear or light lip gloss.  2 coats of waterproof mascara, a little brow grooming and you are out the door in 5 mins and ready for a hot summer day!!!  Have a happy Thursday!  With Love - Cher <3

Summer Time Musts!

Summer time musts: Who wants to walk around in heavy make up during warmer weather that will melt off and leave you a greasy mess (Placing index finger on tip of nose, screaming "not it").   I am always on the look out for natural products that accomplish more than purpose.  So, here are my favorite 3 "must haves" for summertime easy 2 minute polished look for beach, pool side, hiking, biking or outdoor concert weather:
1. A 3 in one tinted moisturizer containing spf and light coverage. Instead of your regular concealer, try your regular liquid make up for concealing if necessary.  Set T-Zone w a "little" powder
2. Mascara - preferably waterproof and hypoallergenic. I am loving lancome right now.
3. A peacy pink lip and cheek stain that can also be used for a little pop of eye color. My perfect pick is any by Stila.
* Keep it light and polished. If you have few extra secs, curl those lashes, lightly powder t-zone and add a pop of gloss on that lower lip.  

* Tip - a small carrying sprinter of a mixture of lavender water and green tea is a fantastic refreshing spray to lightly sprint with during warmer weather Happy Summer! With Love - Cher

TOUCH UP TIP: Step awayyy from the power! Powder + more powder = cakey face. If you have already used foundation and powder to set it, but are feeling a little "shiny" after a few hrs: grab a piece of rice paper, tissue or if you're really in a pinch a piece of CLEAN paper toilet cover (CLEAN) and gently blot your t-zone or oily areas. a little gloss touch up on the lips and BAM! GORGEOUS! Happy Sunday! With Love - Cher ♥

The BEST Make up!

"Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic." ~Rosalind Russell

Find your best lip color!

Still looking for your "signature" go-to everyday lipstick/gloss color? Take an honest look at your natural lip shade, and stay within two shades darker or lighter of it in liner and lipstick/gloss. LIGHTLY exfoliate lips with a washcloth or your wet tooth brush, pat dry and immediately lightly moisturize. Blot lips & prime with a base make-up, primer (urban decay is my personal favorite), or concealer and then lightly powder before applying liner and lip shade. A sheer gloss in the center of your bottom lip will give the illusion of a fuller lip. *Bonus - Any lip shade with a slightly blue undertone will cause your teeth to appear more white. With Love -  Cher <3

Now you see me. Now you don't!

How to camouflage fine lines around your eyes: moisturizer, matte neutral colors, a silicone based primer and a smudge brush are your friends :) use concealer with light touch only in the areas you need it most. Sparkles, glitter and thick concealers and powders settle into fine lines and make them appear more noticeable. *Tip- by using a dark liner on your top lash line, a lighter one one the bottom & smudging both out a little the eye is immediately drawn up and away from crow's feet and fine lines.