Beauty Solutions: Mini Wax Kit by Anastasia

Eyebrow hair is like no other hair. It colors and bleaches within seconds and grows at an amazing rate (of course it has a mind of it’s own and can stop growing just because it felt like it). That is why it’s such hard work taming eyebrows. I, personally, get them tweezed by a professional once a month but, to maintain at home between visits to the salon I sometimes use wax. A nice kit that helps me have brows that frame my eyes instead of distracting from them is the Mini Wax Kitby Anastasia.


The wax is sugar based so it’s gentle on your delicate skin. It has the wooden spatulas and the muslin cloths, as well as the wax and instructions. This particular kit uses warm wax so you must heat it in the microwave. Not that I need to tell you, but follow instructions carefully – you don’t want to burn yourself, much less in your eye area! A good trick to know if the wax is too hot is to test it in the inside of your wrist; if it feels just warm, then it’s a good temperature to be used on your face.

This Mini Wax kit has 14 muslin cloths so, depending on how much hair to want to wax, it will last you for up to 14 uses.

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Micky

Beauty Solution: Pore Minimizer

Intensive Pore Minimizer is a unique, potent, multifunctional formula designed to address enlarged pores caused by active oil glands, dirt, wax, or chronological aging.

This expert formula reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, helping to keep them purified, refined, and smooth. It balances oil and delivers a matte finish. Delicate exfoliation resurfaces skin and normalizes oil while Alpha Lipoic Acid improves resilience, tone, and texture. A dose of DMAE counters loss of elasticity while minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. Salicylic acid removes dead skin cells, dirt, and oil that can clog and stretch pores. A proprietary mineral complex imparts tighter, smoother, more vibrant skin.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates

Research Results:
In user studies:
Instantly:
- 93% reported their skin had a fresh, matte finish.
- 90% reported that pores looked and felt tighter.
- 85% reported that their skin looked less oily and shiny.

After 4 weeks of use:
- 98% reported that their skin had a fresh matte finish.
- 95% reported that this product helped balance their oil production.
- 95% reported that their pores looked and felt tighter; less stretched out.
- 93% reported that their skin was shine-free at the end of the day.
- 80% noticed an increase in firmness of their skin.

Beauty Solution: Purity's One-Step Cleansing Cloths

These convenient, disposable cloths deliver everything you love about the original Purity Made Simple cleanser in a mess-free, travel-friendly format. Quickly swipe away dirt, makeup, and oil for perfectly clean skin—no need to rinse! Now you can take purity with you on the go, in your purse, gym bag, or travel bag. 45 ultra-soft, oversized cleansing cloths that take simplicity to a new level.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan


These propylene-glycol-free cloths are gentle enough to use around the sensitive eye area, without causing irritation. Gently wipe cloth on skin to remove dirt, oil and makeup. No need to rinse. Dispose of cloth in trash receptacle (do not flush). Tightly reseal package after use.

Beauty Solutions: Mini Wax Kit by Anastasia

Eyebrow hair is like no other hair. It colors and bleaches within seconds and grows at an amazing rate (of course it has a mind of it’s own and can stop growing just because it felt like it). That is why it’s such hard work taming eyebrows. I, personally, get them tweezed by a professional once a month but, to maintain at home between visits to the salon I sometimes use wax. A nice kit that helps me have brows that frame my eyes instead of distracting from them is the Mini Wax Kitby Anastasia.


The wax is sugar based so it’s gentle on your delicate skin. It has the wooden spatulas and the muslin cloths, as well as the wax and instructions. This particular kit uses warm wax so you must heat it in the microwave. Not that I need to tell you, but follow instructions carefully – you don’t want to burn yourself, much less in your eye area! A good trick to know if the wax is too hot is to test it in the inside of your wrist; if it feels just warm, then it’s a good temperature to be used on your face.

This Mini Wax kit has 14 muslin cloths so, depending on how much hair to want to wax, it will last you for up to 14 uses.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration
Micky

Beauty Solutions: Rosacea Teatment

If your skin is extremely sensitive, blushes easily and reacts negatively to most skincare products you are not alone. Millions of adults suffer from Rosacea which is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition which can result in redness of the face, blushing of the skin and small red bumps. Treat Rosacea with extra-gentle products with non-irritating ingredients to soothe the skin.


Rosacea is commonly mistakenly referred to as adult acne. It’s not acne. Dermatologists understand that this multifactor condition isn´t what your teen suffers from nor is teenage medication the proper way to treat it.


A very common mistake for treating rosacea is resorting to ingredients used to fight teenage acne. Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and retinoids frequently tend to aggravate rosacea (making skin redder and more sensitive) rather than treating the condition. That's because rosacea can include any or all of these symptoms: redness, scaling, new-onset sensitivity, inflammation, oiliness and blemishes. And since rosacea typically affects individuals between the ages of 25-65, skin rejuvenation is equally important. Many ingredients used in anti-aging products can irritate newly sensitive skin. These symptoms are diminished by controlling oil production, reducing inflammation, reducing cellular build-up, minimizing bacteria production on the skin and including potent, non-irritating rejuvenating antioxidants.


Calm Cool & Corrected 2N1 Rosacea Tx employs a sophisticated complex of ingredients to relieve all of these skin aggravations:


· Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid and Oleanolic Acid effectively help reduce visible signs of acne.
· Sebum Sequestering Micro-Particles, a form of polymer technology, help absorb excess surface skin oils without causing skin dryness.
· Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, Chamomile Extract, Squalane and Shea Butter protect and hydrate delicate, sensitive skin often associated with rosacea without exacerbating acne in those prone to oiliness.
· White Tea, the most potent antioxidant form of tea extract, Superoxide Dismutase and Vitamin E fight free radical damage and help in skin rejuvenation.


Directions
Apply twice daily after cleansing. Store at controlled room temperature. Follow with a full spectrum SPF 30 during the day.

Beauty Solution: L'Occitane Grape Exfoliating Body Bar

All that I can possibly say about the benefits of exfoliating your skin at least once a week is old news. Of course, there are more pleasant ways of doing so than others and a very pleasant method of exfoliating is by using a body bar. For example Grape Exfoliating Body Bar by L'Occitane.

Ever since I first stepped inside a L'Occitane store, lured by the awesome smell that their stores always have, L’Occitane has been one of my favorite bath and body care brands. If when you exfoliate you are looking to make your skin look more polished, nourished and revitalized and sweep away any dead cells, then this bar is perfect for you. L'Occitane's Grape Exfoliating Body Bar contains apricot kernel powder, grape seed oil and organic grape juice. Grapes, specifically the red ones, are known for their anti-oxidant properties.

Whatever your skin type may be, smooth, fresh and radiant skin surface is always a plus so there’s no reason not to use what today’s beauty industry has for us.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration
Micky

Beauty Solutions: Girls Night Out 10-Piece Mini Lipgloss Gift Set by Ulta

Are you a lipgloss-aholic? Do you obsess over new colors and flavors? Do you regularly log in to ULTA.com to check on the status of your backorders? If so, enter: Girls Night Out 10-Piece Mini Lipgloss Gift Set.

The set retails for $14.99 and comes in a lovely faux leather case. All of the ten lip glosses (yes, ten) are really moisturizing and shiny. The colors vary from super pale pink, to bright transparent red to shimmery yellowish-brown shades that will warm up any lip colour. Of course, they can also be worn alone.

The only downfall of this product is that some people can keep staring at the selection and take hours to pick just one lipgloss to apply. If you think that that might be the case with you, either apply more than one shade or keep in mind you’ll need extra time to do your makeup. As you see, when it comes to lipgloss, everything can be solved!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Micky

Beauty Solution: Burt's Bees Hand Repair Kit

Our hands are really important in our day-to-day lives. We use them for almost everything and a lot of the time, they are the only tools we need to accomplish our daily tasks. As a result, the skin on our hands suffer a lot. To take care of our hands, a great solution is the Burt's Bees Hand Repair Kit.

It has the much-acclaimed Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme that is said to perform actual miracles for your cuticles. It prevents them from getting dry and peeling, which not only is extremely uncomfortable, but it hurts. The Burt's Bees Hand Repair Kit also comes with a jar of Beeswax and Banana Hand Creme enriched with aloe vera to repair and moisturize your hands, no matter what kind of stress they have been through. My tip is to use it after you do the dishes, every morning or simply when you feel like your hands are a bit dry. If you work under air conditioning or live in a cold place, having a good hand moisturizer is super important.

To pamper your hands even more, this kit also comes with a great night time cream and appropriate cotton gloves to be worn with it. Personally, I love all kinds of intensive overnight treatments and I use this kind of treatments where you have to put a nice coat of cream and then use the gloves a lot. I seriously recommend them and I guarantee that in the morning, your skin will look and feel like silk.

As an added bonus, the kit includes a little booklet that will give you an understanding of basic hand anatomy and, granted, you’ll smell awesome any given time of day or night. All this pampering for only $14.50 is the best your hands can ever get.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"
Micky

Beauty Solutions: Triple Eye Shadow - Cloud Nine by Jane Iredale

Space, time and money are those kind of things most of us don’t like to spend for no reason. Can you imagine how much time and space having all the eye shadows you need to create your whole eye makeup in a small pan will save? First, you won’t have to dig through your makeup drawer to find highlighter and lid color, crease color and liner in the morning; second, if you need to take your makeup with you, this awesome Jane Iredale PurePressed Triple Eye Shadow - Cloud Nine will fit even on the smallest clutch. It retails for $27, but if you count the extra minutes of sleep every morning, I’d say it’s a very good price.

This trio is made of mineral eye shadows that not only look good, but also are good for your skin. Plus, that means that if you want a more dramatic and lasting look, you can always use the eye shadows wet (use water or mixing medium for best results). They also have a silicone-based primer in them in order to make the last longer without creasing which also cuts the much-needed time on your makeup routine.

These eye shadows come in a vast array of colors, from the soft neutrals to the bold smoky eyes and all the way to the vibrant, in-your-face shades of blue. My particular pick is this palette in purple since you can make it neutral enough for day and office wear but you can also make it bold for a night out or hot date. For everyday wear, one possible suggestion is to use the lightest color dry from lash line to brow bone, the medium purple dry on the crease and the dark purple wet as a liner both on your upper and lower lash line. All you need next is mascara. If, however, you need a more sexy look, use the darker color all over your lid and lower lash line Blend up the color on the lid with the medium purple dry on the crease and a little bit above it. Finally, highlight and clean up your blending with the lightest shade. Add black eyeliner to the upper lash line and waterlines if you feel you need to and add mascara. It doesn’t get much easier.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

Beauty Solutions: Shopping for Foundation

How important is foundation? Very – it hides flaws, makes skin look fresh and dewy, and gives you a clean slate to apply other makeup. In other words, it’s the base for all of your work. But finding the right formula when there's a dizzying array of choices can be tough. Most importantly, a good foundation needs to fit your skin type, enhance your skin tone and of course, not break the bank. Luckily, SHOP.com can help you navigate which makeup works for you with their Foundation Buying Guide. Here’s the buzz on base:

Here are the basics

Color: Shade selection is crucial, and finding a perfect match is what can make or break your decision. To determine the best color, first, look at the undertone of your skin; does it have a bluish-pink (cool), yellowish (warm), olive or brown cast? Pick a shade that has pinkish pigment for blue-pink, yellow-peach for yellow, yellow for olive and brownish-yellow for brown. Look at the color's nuances (light, medium or dark) and choose accordingly, based on your skin shade. Test the tint along your jawline to see how well it complements your face and neck. The color should look natural, as if you're not wearing makeup at all.

Texture: Foundations come in many forms, which can be narrowed down to these four: cream, cream-to-powder, liquid and loose mineral powder. Some women choose a texture based on personal preference-they may like the feel of a super-hydrating liquid on their skin. Others choose based on their skin type: Dry types usually goes for a cream or liquid; oily or combination, an oil-free liquid or cream-to-powder; and sensitive, a loose powder or cream.

Coverage: foundation formulas give varying amounts of coverage; it just depends on how much you want. To even out your skin tone and enhance it, choose a sheer finish. Step it up for red blotches, acne scars or dark patches with a creamy, matte formula that's a bit heavier and can instantly erase imperfections. If you want to soften crinkles or fine lines and give your skin a youthful glow, an illuminating blend with light-enhancing ingredients helps deflect the eye away from flaws.

Application: Applying foundation doesn't have to be tricky; the main tools are a sponge, brush or your fingers. Sponges are usually best for creams, and you'll find that many of the potted and compact versions come with their own applicator. Stick foundations can be dabbed on, and then blended in with your fingertips. Powder foundations require a fluffy brush to help spread the makeup evenly. For liquid makeup, use a flat-haired foundation brush(resembles a paint brush), which will give you a good amount of coverage that won't look spotty.

Benefits: If you want your foundation to work for you, look for ingredients that go the distance. Some have SPF, so you're getting sun protection (though dermatologists suggest that you still need to apply a separate sunscreen to have complete coverage); anti-aging ingredients like retinol or peptides to minimize and prevent wrinkles; oil-free or acne-fighting ingredients to play down pimples; moisturizers for dry skin; or long-wearing features that last through sweat sessions, heat or humidity.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

-Lisa Cohen Lee

Beauty Solutions - Anna Sui Collection AN I Lip Palette

When I’m shopping for makeup, there’s always a little voice inside of me saying “Micky, you don’t need another palette. Do not buy this one!” but I’m not obedient enough to do what that voice tells me to. On the plus side of that, lays the fact that I’m able to present my nice finds here on FWF.

This Anna Sui Collection AN I (5 Color Lip Color Palette) for example, is exactly what a girl needs. It has five awesome lipstick shades that are longwearing and glossy, comes with a lip brush and is by Anna Sui. That, of course, means that the packaging is awesome and tasteful. The shades range from a very pale pink to a bright reddish pink.

This palette is perfect for you if your lips aren’t very full. Take one of the darkest shades and apply it inwards, starting from the corners of your mouth. Blend well and then, with either a lighter shade or a shade that is similar to the one you used before but has sparkle or shimmer, fill in the central portion of your lips. Do this on both top and bottom lip and the result will be an irresistable pouty lip look , without the need to over line.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Micky