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Makeup Tip #2- Winterize Your Skin

The wind is blowing, snow is falling and it is beginning to feel a lot like a winter wonderland. But, a change in temperature also means a change in how you should take care of your skin. Utilize these seven tips to have a hot bod all winter long.

+Keep showers short. I am a lover of long, hot showers, but the winter cold sucks the moisture out of your skin. Shorter shower with lukewarm water and bath oil helps to retain some of the moisture.

+ Exfoliate (but not more than twice a week).  Now that the heat is cranked up in the house there is less humidity and that can make your skin extremely dry.

+ Pat your skin dry after taking a shower. By leaving your skin slightly wetyour skin will retain more of its own oils.

+ Wear layers.  Make sure to shield your skin by wearing a long-sleeved cotton shirt underneath your Sweater.  Sometimes the fibers in your clothing dry out your skin, especially in the winter months.

+ Don’t forget the sunscreen. The sun shines all year long so if you plan on going outside sun protection is a must.

+ Put down the scented lotion. Fragrances in your lotion may cause itchy, dry skin. Buy products that use natural scents.

+ Drink water. Your skin will be happy and healthy if it remains hydrated. Customize your water intake by dividing your weight in half.

Example:  A person who weighs 140 pounds should drink 70oz (or 8.75 cups of water).

 

Need help collecting these items? Here is a winter tool kit made just for you!

1.  Julep Pink Grapefruit Body Frosting 

2.  Julep Daylight Defense Lip Balm SPF 15

3.  Julep Daylight Defense for Hands & Face SPF 30

4. Julep Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub

5. Julep Scrub Towel & Mitt

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Makeup Tip #1

I was very excited about my first internship in the fashion world. Clothes, jewelry, shoes, bags- these are all things that I gravitate towards.  And so naturally, working in this industry would be a good fit. On my first day, I woke up super early because I was so excited and could not believe that I was actually working in the beauty industry, a childhood dream come true. I wanted to take my time getting ready. And I did.

I took about 30 minutes on my makeup. I’m not staying that it should’ve taken 30 minutes. Maybe 15. But it was still a full face look. Moisturizer, foundation, concealer,  eyeliner, about 5 eye shadows, a lip tint. I even filled in my brows. But, there was something missing. MASCARA.

Now, I know what I should’ve done. My usually 4 coats: two not waterproof and 2 top coats waterproof. But I didn’t.

“It is Summer,” I thought.

“You will be fine without it,” I thought.

WRONG. NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER leave the house without waterproof mascara. I was literally at my internship for four hours and before going home I went into the bathroom looked in the mirror and saw this:

AHHHH!
Image: MTV.TV / Photo: Courtesy of Capital Records

What an interesting first impression. Unfortunately, I am not  Katy Perry. If so, maybe this look would fly… For a photo shoot or television. I mean let’s be real. If I saw someone walking around like that I would think they were crazy? (I know you are nodding your head yes.)  I LOOKED CRAZY.

So the next time I’m looking for a smudged makeup I am going to attempt something like Aussie beauty Samantha Harris:

Smudged makeup in an elegant way.
Image Found On: http://aussiebeauties.tumblr.com

Wish me luck. I know I need it.