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Tip Tuesday #97: Makeup Mistake That Makes You Look Older

Hi, so this is a Tip Tuesday on Wednesday…I got my days mixed up, whoops!

Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

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Today’s tip is about Makeup Mistake That Makes You Look Older:

There is nothing wrong with getting older, but there is no reason to make yourself look older than you are.  For the next few weeks, I’m going to give some tips on which makeup mistakes to avoid making yourself look older than you actually are.

Tip 1: Moisturize your skin and neck! You will never regret giving your skin some extra care. Even if you have oily skin you need to moisturize! (you can read more about my tip for moisturizing oily skin by clicking HERE)

If your skin is tired, oily, dry and cracked your foundation will sink into those lines giving your face an older appearance.  Cleanse, tone and moisturize your face every day!

One of my favorites has always been Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel  $27 for 4.2 oz.

dramatically different moisturizing gel | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

My current favorite day cream is the Loreal Revitalift moisturizer/hydrant $17 for 1.7 oz.

Loreal Revitalift moisturizer/hydrant | lookingjoligood.blog

Don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tip Tuesday #96: Fixing A Mascara Mistake

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Today’s tip is about fixing a mascara mistake:

How many times have you been innocently doing your makeup when all of a sudden slip and smear, now you’ve got a blob of mascara on your face or eyelid? NOOOOOOO!

Don’t panic! Also don’t act right away!  Let the mascara dry and simply gently wipe it off with a dry cotton swab.  Sounds too simple to be true, but it really is that easy.

mascara mistake | lookingjoligood.blog

Maybe you have rubbed the mascaraa bit too vigorously?  That’s ok, just use your beauty sponge (brush or whatever you applied your face makeup with) to touch up the area.  If you over enthusiastically removed the mascara mistakes from your eyelids, use the corresponding eyeshadow brush and blend out your mistake.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

 

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Tip Tuesday #95: Multi Masking

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Today’s tip is about multi masking:

I’m not a fan of one-time use masks. I  believe that with skincare, just as with eating right and exercising, to see results anything that you do needs to be done consistently.

I’ve just made masking part of my weekly routine. I usually do masks twice a week, always on Tuesdays and Fridays.  Having a set day to do masks makes sure I don’t forget to do a mask.

Here is where the “multi masking” comes in…in the morning before I shower, I put the mask on first thing, then let it do its thing while I brush my teeth and go to the bathroom. I then get into the shower and wash off the mask while in the shower.

Once you do your masks this way and make this part of your masking routine, you will never do it any other way!

multi masking | lookingjoligood.blog
This Clay Detox Mask from Trader Joes is great, but it is only available seasonally.

Queen Helen has a lot of great masks I especially love the Mint Julep Masque. You can get it at CVS and Walgreens.

Tip Tuesday Queen Helene multi masking | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Formula 10.0.6 has a ton of great masks! You can choose from several different types, it will basically depend on what you want from the mask.

Tip Tuesday FORMULA 10.0.6 multi masking | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

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Tip Tuesday #94: Nightly Makeup Removal

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Today’s tip is about removing your makeup:

Sometimes I fall asleep on the couch before I have washed my makeup off.  It could be so tempting to go right to bed without washing my face…

Never go to bed with makeup on!  Your skin with thank you and you will be glad that you did.  A little bit of extra time at night is totally worth it! My morning makeup application takes me half the time it used to because my skin is so healthy.

Pond makeup removal scold cream cleanser | lookingjoligood.blog
This is the make up I was wearing during the day. This is how easily my waterproof makeup wiped off.
My favorite way to remove my makeup is with Ponds Cold Cream Cleanse

It’s thick and feels a little greasy as it rubs into the skin.  As I gently rub it on, my makeup literally melts right off!  No scrubbing, no harsh rubbing, just melts right off!

I use a damped old face cloth to wipe off the cream from my face and then rinse my face with warm water.

pond's cold cream cleanser | lookingjoligood.blog

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Tip Tuesday #93: When Beauty Products Don’t Work

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Today’s tip is about trying out new products that don’t work out for you:

This tip might seem so simple, but if a beauty product doesn’t work for you, don’t keep it! Keep your receipts, most drugstores and Ulta/Target/Walmart will let you return used beauty products as long as you have the receipts.
Drugstore Haul | lookingjoligood.blog

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Tip Tuesday #92: Trying Out New Beauty Products

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Today’s tip is about trying out new products one at a time:

It is so exciting to buy new beauty products!  When trying out new things, start with one product at a time! After you have used the product for a full three days to one week introduce something new.

Target Haul | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
Too many new things all at once might cause irritation to the skin.  If you use one product at a time and have skin issues, you will know which new thing is breaking you out or irritating your skin.   You can then easily eliminate that product from your routine.
tip tuesday new products | lookingjoligood.blog

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater~Mario Badescu | lookingjoligood.blog

I had heard great things about this facial spray with aloe herb and rosewater, so I was very excited to see how it worked.  So many of the reviews say “this spray is life changing!”  Little did I know how quickly I would become obsessed with it!

I love to try new skin care products and pamper my skin!  I have normal to combo skin and get an occasional breakout here and there.  This spray has been leaving my skin feeling glowy moisturized and smoothed. The nozzle gives a nice fine spray, making it possible to be used as an after makeup spray as well.

Like the name states, this spray has a light refreshing rose scent.  Despite that fact that I love actual real flower roses, I’m not usually a big fan of rose scented things.  This spray is an exception, I really love the scent of it!  It is also available in an Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea version.  I think that I am going to try that one next time.  At the rate that I am using this spray, that will be very soon…

Mario Badescu facial spray | lookingjoligood.blog
I’ve had this 4 fl oz bottle for about 4 weeks.

Here is how I have been using it:
I mist onto my face, neck, or hair whenever I feel like I want to, haha.😉 It is like giving my skin a little pick-me-up either before I put my makeup on or, post-makeup application to reduce a powdery looking finish.  I have been spraying my face either before or after (or both) applying my daily and nightly moisturizer. I’m telling you, I’m obsessed with this facial spray!  Despite the fact that I have a small face and I could probably get away with only using two spritzes at a time, I love to really go at it and use 4 sprays at a time. 😂  I have been using it at least twice a day, sometimes as many as four times a day.  Like I said, I’ve become pretty obsessed with this spray. Mario Badescu facial spray | lookingjoligood.blog

This spray is available in two versions and three sizes: Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater version and Aloe, Cucumber, and Green Tea version, and in 2, 4 and 8 fl oz bottles. The travel size 2 fl oz bottle is $5.00 USD, and a 4 fl oz bottle that I have now is $7.00 USD. Now that I know how much I love this product, next time I purchase it, I plan to pick up the 8 oz bottle which is $12.00 USD.

MARIO BADESCU Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea | lookingjoligood.blog

Here are the Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater spray ingredients:
Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 17200 (Red 33), CI 42090 (Blue 1)

What does the Mario Badescu Website have to say about it:

Cult-favorite. Makeup artist must-have.
Revitalizes with dewy radiance.
Boosts moisture and glow.

Ideal for: All skin.

Revitalize skin with dewy radiance. Whether spritzed for a hydrating boost or mid-day pick-me-up, our cult-favorite facial spray helps revive dehydrated skin anytime, anywhere. It’s a rejuvenating mist infused with herbal and botanical extracts (like Aloe Vera, Gardenia, Rose, Bladderwrack, and Thyme) that help soothe and re-energize skin—giving it a healthy, radiant glow.

#MBSKINTIP: To give your makeup a dewy finish, spritz your favorite brush or sponge before blending in foundation or concealer. Once you’re done, mist your face as a final step to add radiance. For an extra refreshing and cooling boost, store the bottle in your refrigerator.
A refreshing, hydrating mist to use anywhere anytime. Simply formulated with fragrant herbal extracts and rosewater for a pleasant, pick me up for dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin. Spray your day and night creams for a boost of hydration or use it to set make-up or spray on dry hair throughout the day. Safe for all skin types. Gentle, non-irritating.”

What about you?  Have you ever tried this Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater?  Was it love at first spray for you too?  Have you tried the Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea version? If you try this spray, let me know what you think about it!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Caress Body Wash Forever Collection

~Weekly Product Highlight~Caress Body Wash Forever Collection~

The world’s first collection of body washes with Fragrance Touch Technology.  Touch your skin to release fine fragrance for up to 12 hours.

Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

I originally tried this body wash as a sample and quickly fell in love with it! It smells absolutely wonderful!  It has a great lather and leaves the skin feeling clean without being overly dry and tight.  It also has sparkles in it, who doesn’t love sparkles?!  It is crazy how long the fragrances in these body washes last!

sparkles “fragrance touch technology” Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

The Caress Forever Body Washes have “fragrance touch technology” that is supposed to make the scent last longer.  As I have mentioned before, I am very sensitive to different fragrances.  I wasn’t sure if this body wash was going to give me a headache, so I was a bit apprehensive about using it at first. I was nervous that if it bothered me I might be stuck smelling it all day.  Fortunately,  it didn’t bother me at all, and I quickly fell in love with the beautiful scents.

“fragrance touch technology” Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

The “fragrance touch technology” really does make the scent last longer!  I notice the scent through out the day if I rub my hand on my skin several hours later, the scent seems to be reactivated.  So cool!

Don’t just take my word for it, this body wash won the Allure 2015 Break Through Award.

There are 4 scents available: Love Forever (red label), Adore Forever (deep pink label), Mystique Forever (purple label), Enchant Forever (blue label).

Each one has an interesting and complex mix of different scents with top notes, heart notes, and base notes.

Love Forever 

Top Notes: Mandarin Orange and Peach

Heart Notes: Scarlet Red Rose, Peony and Freesia

Base Notes: Sandalwood and Vanilla Musk

Adore Forever:

Top Notes: Raspberry and Cassis

Heart Notes: Angel Face Rose and Muguet

Base Notes: Amber, Honey and Vanilla

Mystique Forever 

Top Notes: Bergamot, Apple, Pink, Pepper

Heart Notes: Lotus, Jasmine, Sambac Absolute, Tuberose Absolute, Imperial Iris

Base Notes: Musk, Amber, Praline

Enchant Forever:

Top Notes: Bergamot

Heart Notes: Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Praline

Base Notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

I have tried three of the four scents: Love Forever, Adore Forever, Mystique Forever. While I enjoy them all, out of these three, Love Forever is my favorite.

They have recently changed the packaging but the product and formula are still the same.  The larger curvy top is the old packaging, the thinner top is the new packaging.

A 13.5 fluid ounce/ 400 ml bottle costs between $4-$5 USD, but there are always sales going on and coupons available.  Worth every penny in my opinion!

Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

What does the Caress Website have to say about it:

“The Caress Forever Collection is the world’s first body wash with fragrance touch technology. The breakthrough technology of Fragrance Release PearlsTM releases bursts of perfume with every touch of your skin. The collection delivers long-lasting, unforgettable, fine fragrance for up to 12 hours.

As an award winning perfumer, Loc Dong has close to two decades of experience crafting more than 40 renowned scents for major fashion and fragrances houses. Inspired by the confident and sensual modern woman, Loc Dong captured the widely coveted scent of the mysterious scarlet red rose with breakthrough Living Rose technology for the Caress Forever Collection.”

Caress Love Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

“Fragrance is emotion brought to Life. The Caress Forever Collection evokes love, passion, sensuality, and elegance.”- Loc Dong

I absolutely love this body wash!  What about you?  Have you ever used any of the Caress Forever Collection Body Washes?  What did you think?  Which is your favorite?  Let me know in the comments.

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Tip Tuesday #69

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Use plain Greek Yogurt as a face mask.

I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways to improve my complexion and skin.  Skin care is so important!  Unfortunately, it can also be so expensive!  I have a miracle skin care step that is quite inexpensive!

I have been using plain greek yogurt as a face mask, and my skin is looking better than ever!  My skin feels and looks smoother, my fine lines and pore are less visible.

chobani yogurt mask | lookingjoligood.blog

There are so many benefits to applying a Greek yogurt mask!  What I have noticed is that it helps moisturize, fight acne, prevent breakouts and reduce discoloration.  I have heard that it also can prevent premature aging,  as well as relieve sunburn.

yogurt mask | lookingjoligood.blog

Directions: Generously apply 1.5-2 tsp of plain greek yogurt to the entire face avoiding the eye area.  Let it sit on the skin until the mask is dry. Remove with a warm washcloth and be amazed at how beautiful your skin looks and feels.

Generally, I will apply it before I take a shower and leave it on my face about 10 min or so, depending on how much time I have.  If I have a busy morning and don’t have time to bother with a face mask, I will apply the mask at night and leave it on anywhere from 20-35 min.

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Tip Tuesday #68

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Shiny healthy hair comes from the Inside out.

The healthier you are inside, the healthier your hair and skin will look on the outside! Take a daily multi-vitamin with Biotin to help hair grow faster and look healthier.

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