Primer -Transform Your Skin

Primers are an incredibly popular pre-step to foundation application. Foundation primer creates a smooth surface for foundation or tinted moisturizer, filling in pores and fine lines so your foundation doesn't. You'll find your foundation will seem to melt onto your skin, rather than sit atop it when you apply a primer first.

Anew Skin Transforming Primer is an amazing product that instantly smoothes the look of skin's texture and visibly minimizes pores. You can use it alone or under your foundation.
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Winter is here! It's cold outside and as the sun goes down it gets even colder. It's warming and comforting to sip the steaming hot tea as I warm my hands around the mug. Did you know there are actually health benefits to drinking tea? Here are just a few:

Aging
If you are the type to fret over the appearance of wrinkles, age spots and other signs of growing old, oolong tea may be the answer to your worries.

Allergies
The wonder cup just got even more wonderful. Green tea, rich in antioxidant treasures that protect against heart disease and cancer, now shows promise as an allergy fighter.

Arthritis
Green tea catechins are chondroprotective and consumption of green tea may be prophylactic for arthritis and may benefit the arthritis patient by reducing inflammation and slowing cartilage breakdown.

Bone Strength
Tea flavonoids may be bone builders

Cancer
Tea is one of the single best cancer fighters you can put in your body. People who drink about 4 cups of green tea a day seem to get less cancer.

Cholesterol
Tea can lower 'bad' cholesterol levels.

Heart Disease
Drinking black tea may lower the risk of heart disease because it prevents blood from clumping and forming clots.

Weight Loss
Trying to lose weight? Reach for a cup of green tea instead of a diet beverage.

10 Hair Care Tips

Most people are concerned about the appearance of their hair and strive to attain beautiful, healthy and stylish locks. In fact, most will go to any lengths to achieve their desired look.

The only problem is that while many people are buying the right hair care products for their hair, they forget to follow basic hair care regimens that will guarantee the health and beauty of their hair.
So, what should you do to make sure your hair stays healthy, shiny and strong?

1. Use the right hare care products for your specific hair type
If your hair is damaged, dry or color-treated, use hair care products formulated to repair this damage and add much-needed shine and resiliency. On the other hand, if your hair is oily, use a deep-cleansing shampoo and light conditioner to keep your hair looking its best. The right products should be at the base of your hair care routine.

2. Get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks
Make it part of your regular hair care routine. Even if you are growing your hair longer, it is still vital to make a routine trim a major part of your hair care routine. Snipping ends before they split will keep your hair looking healthy and save you hair care headaches in the end.

3. Use hair care products containing sunscreen
Protect your hair with hair care products that contain sunscreen.

4. Shampoo your hair only when it is dirtyContrary to popular belief, you do not need to shampoo your hair daily. Doing so can make your hair dry and hard to work with.

5. Turn to a professional for all of your hair care needs
Yes, kitchen beauticians and friends do not cost as much as putting your hair care needs in the hands of a qualified professional, but they often cause blunders that end up costing you more money than if you went to the salon in the first place.

6. Use professional conditioning hair coloring systems
There are many hair coloring systems on the market, and the ones you choose can have a great impact on your hair care costs. Simply put: choose a system that causes minimal damage and conditions hair as it colors. This will save you money when it comes to conditioning hair care products.

7. Stick with one chemical service
In order to keep your hair as healthy as it can be, ask your hair care professional to recommend only one chemical service: color or perm. By only using the service that is perfect for your particular style and needs, you will ensure that your hair stays healthier.

8. Add texture
By adding texture to your style, through perm or cut, you can greatly reduce the time it takes to style and perform your daily hair care routine. And you will look sensational.

9. Choose hair color that compliments your style
With all of the professional coloring techniques available, this part of your hair care regimen has never been easier. From chunky highlights to soft color, you can greatly enhance your style with the right technique.

10. Use a wide-toothed comb when your hair is wet
Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb when it is wet to prevent breakage. The only time you should use a brush during your hair care routine is when your hair is barely damp or dry.

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Make-up Brushes

You use them every day on your face, but how often do you wash them? Bacteria from make-up & skin oils can build up in your brushes. You can purchase a brush cleaner for quick clean ups or use a very mild facial cleansing liquid to thoroughly wash your brushes, rinse and let them dry overnight. Don’t stand them up. I like to lay mine on their sides with the bristles over the edge of the counter to dry.
How often do you thoroughly wash your brushes? – at least once a week.

8 Ways to Dress Thinner

1. Draw Attention From Trouble Spots
Create a diversion! For example, draw the eye away from wide hips by wearing a large, interesting necklace. You'll get lots of compliments and people will be checking out your accessories, not your figure.

2. Wear Vertical Stripes
The easiest way to create a leaner look? Vertical stripes! Find a skirt that puts stripes just where many of us need them most -- in the hips and thighs.

3. Dress Monochromatically and Wear Dark Colors Colors
You've heard that black is slimming -- because it is. And you'll look even more streamlined in all black. Too severe? Try an outfit in all brown or all gray for a similar effect.

4. Step in to Heels
Heels make your legs look great, plus they redistribute your weight over a new height. You'll look instantly slim, no matter what you're wearing

5. Go For a V-Neck Top
Not only is a plunging neckline sexy, it draws the eye to the center and can make your body seem narrower.

6. Wear Boot Cut Jeans
For a streamlined look, pants should be not too tight and not too loose. Trousers with some lycra will stretch and move with you instead of pulling and creating creases in the seat, hip, and thigh. A great choice: These stretch twill boot-cut pants.

7. Opt For Body-Lengthening Pieces of Clothing
Pile on lightweight vertical pieces (think long cardigans, scarves, necklaces) to build a body-lengthening look without the bulk.

8. Accentuate Your Waist
You wouldn’t think a voluminous tunic would make you look thinner, but it can be surprisingly flattering by defining your waist with a skinny belt. Remember to harness the power of slimming undergarments—they're the sneakiest look-trim trick of all.

Want to look great in holiday photos? Here are a few clever tricks…

With the advent of email and social media sites, you can be pretty sure that holiday photos of you and your friends will be popping up somewhere! Make a beautiful first impression with a few clever tricks that can have you looking pretty & poised in your next holiday photos:

1) Avoid shine! Nothing ruins a photo quite like a shiny nose or forehead. To prevent this common mishap from happening to you, keep blotting sheets and translucent powder on hand. These 2 little must haves can single handedly keep you shine-free throughout the course of the evening. Pay particular attention to the T-Zone – this is often the first place to show glaring shine in a photo.
We like: mark cheat sheet shine blotters and matte-nificent oil absorbing powder.

2) Strike the perfect pose. Create a slenderizing effect by slightly angling your body towards the camera, with one shoulder angled closest to the photographer. If it’s a full-length shot, keep the same upper body angle but stand with one foot in front of the other.

3) Look taller. If you’re petite and standing in a group, stand next to people who are similar in height or look for ways to balance out height by standing on a higher stair, sitting on the arm of a chair, etc. None in sight? Don’t worry – stand tall, shoulders back, and smile! Good posture and confidence can make all the difference.

4) Luscious lips make for a great smile. Add depth and dimension to your pout or smile by applying a hint of shimmering gloss to the center of your lower lip, then purse lips together to naturally blend slightly onto the centre of the upper lip.
Try: Avon Pro Luscious Pout Lip Color. This creamy lip color comes with a coordinated gloss and built-in mirror – great for on the go!

5) Keep your teeth lipstick-free. If you’re wearing dark lipstick, you’ll want to keep it off your teeth – another common photo foible. To do so, gently blot lips with a napkin. This will remove any excess from coming into contact with your teeth while still preserving your lip color.
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The Hottest Trends for Fall & Holiday 2011

Colorful, Unique, Alluring, Surprising, Irresistible, Awe-Inspiring, Chic, sophisticated, Brilliant, Golden - You can have it all!

BEAUTY TRENDS
From Bold Colors to New Neutrals, create the latest and greatest must-have Fall color looks in Purple Haze, Shimmer & Shine, Mixed Metals or the New Neutrals.

Get Party Perfect for any occasion with all over Party Glowing skin, Shimmer Tinted Moisturinzer, Kissable Lips & Celebrate with an amazing fragrance!

FALL FASHION TRENDS
Chic - Subtle-Yet-Sexy Trend has a simply refined vibe.
Sophisticated - Ladylike Luxe - Classic shapes, feminine details and a mix of textures and prints make this trend polished, yet unexpected.

Golden - Totally Tonal rich hues from Chocolate to Cafe' au lait in lavish must-feel textures

Unique - Menswear-inspired pieces go from gritty to pretty with girly accents.

Go ahead - expiriment with the Fall Beauty & Fashion Trends and find Your personal trend!

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