Founder of Mommy Makeup
Lipliner Tips...
1) Many women feel lipliner takes too long to apply... it actually takes a few seconds!Very often your time is wasted LOOKING for the lipliner in your purse or makeup bag. Our Mommy's Kisses has the matching lipliner built into the handle so no time is wasted searching for it. For quick lipliner application, check out our video!
2) Some women feel lipliner leaves a ring around your mouth...
Suggestion, do NOT just draw a line with your lipliner... use little dashes and fill in your lips 1/2 way with the lipliner... it will then blend in with your lipcolor and help prevent bleeding.
3) Some women find lipliner too drying...
This can happen, especially in the winter. Here is a great tip for dry winter lips! After you brush your teeth, rinse your toothbrush clean, then with a damp toothbrush, brush your LIPS! This will take all the dry peeling skin off your lips. Then apply a vitamin E based lip balm. It will absorb into your lips... then when it is time to apply your lipliner your lips will be smooth and ready for liner and lipgloss or lipstick!
4) Lipliner is too tricky to apply...
Place your pinky on your chin to steady your hand when applying lipliner. and again DO NOT DRAW A LINE! Dash on the liner and connect the dashes to form a line. Checkout how to do this technique in our video.
There's one more thing... Don't forget Mommy's Kisses are ON SALE for 25% off for a limited time!
Choosing your concealer...
- Light does NOT cover dark!
- Choose concealer shade within your own depth of skin tone
- Before applying concealer, always apply eye cream.
Summer Skin Survival Guide
Summer is here! It's sunny, hot and we are all outdoors more. Here are some easy tips to protect your skin, keep it healthy but still looking great this season.
- Sunscreen, Sunscreen and more sunscreen - it goes without saying, the best way to protect your skin is to use a good sunscreen. But all sunscreens are not created equal. Be certain that the sunscreen you use has a broad spectrum and blocks UVA and UVB rays. And with the ozone layer thinning daily, I personally wear an SPF 30 or higher everyday. Parents do not have to buy a sunscreen for themselves and then one for their kids - simply just buy a kids sunscreen and use it on yourself. Sunscreens designed for kids sensitive skin will also work well on adult skin plus the kids sunscreens usually have a higher SPF anyway. Some good ones are Coppertone Continuous Kids Sunblock Spray, SPF 50 and Banana Boat Ultra Mist Kids Sunblock Spray, SPF 50. Both of these spray on continuously (almost like an aerosol), are good for kids sensitive skins, and have a really high SPF of 50. The Coppertone version sprays on clear, the Banana Boat version sprays on white so you cannot miss spots and is also tear free. If you are by the beach a lot, Safe Sea Sunblock with Jellyfish Sting Protective Lotion SPF 30+ For Kids not only gives sun protection but also protects against 3 types of jellyfish and sea lice. If you are camping or in wooded area often then try For Kids, Coppertone Bug & Sun Sunscreen SPF 30 with Insect Repellent or Avon's SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS IR3535 SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion. Both are designed for kids, have SPF 30, protect against mosquitoes, ticks and other insects but Coppertone's contains 10% Deet while Avon's is Deet-free. And if you are pregnant try Belli Pregnancy Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen. This product has an SPF of 25 and protects against chloasma, which are dark brown splotchy areas on the face that occur in 70 percent of pregnant women.
If you insist on looking like a "bronzed babe" do not bake your self in the sun. Instead try using a self tanner that also has an SPF. You will then get the bronzed look you desire and you will also protect your skin at the same time. Try Neutrogena Summer Glow Daily Moisturizer SPF 20. This product does triple duty! It's a daily body moisturizer, a self tanner and protects skin with an SPF of 20. It is also available for Fair or Medium skin tones. And if you are afraid of looking like a pale face, try Jergens Natural Glow Face Daily Moisturizer SPF 20. This product also does triple duty but is gentle enough for your face and is available for Fair or Medium skin tones.
- Hair Today (hopefully) gone Tomorrow! - whether you wax, use depilatory or shave (or a little bit of each) staying smooth and hair free during summertime is always a challenge. And ingrown hairs are a nuisance - the best way to prevent them is to exfoliate and do it often! Some great body exfoliants are Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish and Totally Juicy Grapefruit Sugar Body Buffer. Both of these products use sugar and not salt (which can sting after shaving) to exfoliate and are loaded with yummy smelling essential oils that also feel delicious on your skin. If you are pregnant try Belli Skin Smoothing Body Exfoliator or Basq Citrus Sugar Body Polish. Also try Bliss Ingrown Hair Eliminating Pads daily for added insurance against ingrowns!
- Survival of the Footest - we all love wearing sandals and ultra comfy flip-flops on a hot summer day. But nothing will ruin your sexy summer sandals more than chipped or cracked toenails and rough looking heels. So get a professional pedicure. And to maintain it longer use foot cream after showering. This will keep your feet softer and smoother. Some good ones are Green Canyon Spa Deep Relief Callus Balm and AHAVA Mineral Foot Cream Body Treat.
- Don't Make Me Over - we all wear less makeup in summer but still want to look awake, fresh and bright eyed. The Out-The-Door Collection by Mommy Makeup is all you will need to give you a super quick, fresh, and clean look. And every kit includes "Paint by Number" Instructions & Face Chart for super easy, fast and efficient application. And since it's mineral based it is suitable for pregnant, post partum and post surgical skins. Perfect for summer traveling!
Debra's tip of the month: "Kirkland Baby Wipes"
Mom's multi-task. Mommy Makeup multi-tasks. Here's another multi-tasking beauty tip:
Kirkland Baby Wipes - from Costco. For baby AND mommy! These wipes are soft, gentle and are made from REAL cotton! Great for sensitive baby bottoms AND... now get this... they make great makeup remover pads for mommy too!
5 Fabulous Time Saving Makeup Tips
By Debra Rubin-RobertsFounder of Mommy Makeup
After giving birth to my daughter I barely had time to brush my teeth, never mind put on my makeup. And since I'm a makeup artist this was not a good thing! I had to find a new approach to doing my own day to day makeup… and I did! Here are my top 5 tips to doing your makeup in minutes:
- Your face should have what I call the CBC's, which stands for Coverage, Balance and Color. Use concealer for coverage, use brow tint for balance and color on the lips and cheeks.
- Keep it simple by using as many multi-purpose products as possible. You will be amazed how much time you can save by not having to screw and unscrew caps of individual items. Some of my favorites are lip and cheek stains and powder foundations.
- Find a good cream concealer (but not too, too creamy) that does not crease. It can usually double as a shadow base. And on the days you don't wear eyeshadow, wear it on your lids anyway. It will help you look more awake and bright eyed.
- Bronzers are great for giving the face a hint of color and warmth. Apply them to the T-zone and just next to the nose since this is where the sun mainly hits your face. After that, dust your bronzer brush your eyelids… The remnants of bronzer in the brush has now become eyeshadow too!
- If you are going to wear lip color, then fill your brows in too. When you wear lip color only, your face will appear "bottom heavy". The brows balance out the mouth. Color in the brows also makes the eye appear brighter and more open.
These tips have helped me do my makeup even in a taxi cab and I hope they help you spend less time in front of the mirror and more time enjoying life!
