Spring Break and Miss Warner Robins

It is finally starting to warm up and I have some recommendations for products for you to tote in your beach bag during spring break fun.

Our skin can be extra sensitive since we've been cooped up for the winter. Most of us haven't been exposed to sunlight for long periods of time in a few months now. Definitely bring and use SPF!!! We usually get a brilliant glow when we have a sun burn on our face. We look kissed by the sun which can be beautiful. However, sun burns can cause long term damage that you won't see for a few years. Believe me, I see sun damage under the skin all the time when I'm analyzing women faces. You might not see the damage now, but if your burning your skin, you will see it in your future. Protect your skin to prevent sun spots, damage skin cells, discoloration, or worse. There are other ways to look sun kissed.

For Spring Break products I recommend SPF in your daily face lotion or cream. You can also supplement it with 25 or higher while outside for long periods of time.  Also use chap stick with SPF in it.

To cut down on primp time so you can have more beach time, stick your favorite lip gloss in your beach bag. Being in the sun all day will make you look radiant.  Put on a layer of shimmery lip color, put on a little mascara, and use a golden color as your eye make-up. The gold color will highlight your glowing skin. Leave all the extra products behind :)

GREAT NEWS...
Miss Warner Robins 2011, Lindsay Schafer, is now a client!!! She was and is very excited about Artistry Products and who knows, she very well could be the next Artistry Ambassador. She will be competing for Miss Georgia 2011 in June and when she wins that, she'll go on to compete for Miss America!!!! She has such beautiful skin and the products definitely worked well with her. Here's a picture of her after getting her skin analyzed and receiving a facial on Friday.

Let's Talk Mascara

03/20/11

Let's Talk Mascara

If your lashes have ever been clumpy or flaky, the highest probability for the cause is that your lashes weren't 100% clean before you put your mascara on. So, when you're taking off your make-up, make sure your lashes are clean.

I have been told by a professional that the best way to take off your mascara is to use a cotton pad (or cotton ball) and to saturate it with either warm water (for regular mascara) or make-up remover (waterproof mascara). I actually step it up a notch and use a antibacterial bar of soap to take off all my make-up. Something about killing bacteria on my skin just makes me happy. But, the cotton pad helps me to make sure my mascara is actually off because I can see if it's clean or not. Rest the pad against the lashes for several seconds and then sweep the pad down then again going sideways. Remember to be gentle around your eyes because that skin is very fragile.


Look at your lashes and decide what kind of formula you need or want to use. Do you need length, volume, or do they need to be curled so you can see them?

Decide what formula you need to use and don't be afraid to use different formulas at the same time. You don't have to choose between longer, thicker, waterproof or not.

Curl your lashes BEFORE putting on mascara!! Or else you'll loose some lashes.

Once you've chosen your formulas, place the brush of the mascara wand close to the line of your lashes and wiggle the brush back and forth then pull towards the tips. This helps to separate the lashes and to get complete coverage. Don't be afraid to REPEAT this step until you get the effect you want. (using different formulas if needed). Finish one eye completely before you go onto the next. If mascara dries between coats you'll get clumping.

If people are mixing formulas it's good to start with lengthening, add volume, then finish with a single coat of waterproof.

If your trying to line your eyes and not just lengthening your lashes, then use the darkest black you can find.

Also, a little blue mascara applied to the tips of the lashes will help the whites of your eyes to look whiter and will give your eyes a sparkle.

Hope you can use some of these tips.

Blessings,
Jennifer

jgotrich@gmail.com
www.healthierlivingsolutions.info

"How to get your longest looking eyelashes ever!." Beauty Editor (2010): 1. Web. 20 Mar 2011. <http://blogs.amway.com/thebeautyeditor/category/eye-liner/>. 

Our Face is Bigger than We Think :)

Hello ladies!!!

I'm going to keep this short and sweet with a few awesome tips.

When you are washing your face don't forget your neck and décolleté!! Décolleté is a French word that is talking about a low-cut neckline. Basically, what you would show off if you were to wear a tank or strapless top. I have heard from so many professionals that it is important to treat these areas the exact same way you would treat your face, especially when it comes to moisturizing. So, don't hesitate to cleanse, tone, and moisturize those areas with the same products you use on your face. It will help to prevent aging. If your using quality products to keep your facial skin looking young and healthy then I wouldn't want you to feel grief if in a few short years you start to see a saggy neck with a not so saggy face :) We want that whole area to be young and beautiful so aim for optimal results. This could result in needing to purchase a re-fill on products a couple days earlier than your usual, but quality skin care products are investments in fantastic skin so don't waste your money!!


Also, when washing and moisturizing your neck, use upward motions instead of pulling down. It feels awkward at first but it will help your skin in fighting gravity. Pulling on our skin only aids the breaking down of collagen and elastin in our skin (which is what creates wrinkles). 

Last tip. When you are applying all these products to your face, rub the extra moisturizer on the back of your hands. We show age on our hands too. They are constantly in the sun (like when they're on a steering wheel when we are driving) and will show lots of sunspots and wrinkles as we age. Hand moisturizer with SPF is great for preventing this as well. 

Let me know any tips you've gotten in the past. I would love to hear them.


Have a great week,
Many Blessings


Jennifer Gotrich


 

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White Eye Shadow. Do You Dare?

03/06/11

I am often asked to do eye makeup for ladies (especially for special occasions). I thought I'd share a few tips on white eye shadow.  It's a shade that most women don't think about but looks really classy and strikingly beautiful if used correctly. White eye shadow is a staple in my makeup bag!!!

*White shadow is a great base color for your eye lid. If you apply it from your lash line up to your brow it will soften the appearance of the color shadow you will put on top. This can create a wonderful blending base and a smooth application for your eye color. Make sure this is with a matte color and not an iridescent one.

* You could also use a white shadow on top of an iridescent shadow (any color) to decrease the shine to a soft hue (This is great for a daytime look).

*Use just on the brow bone (under the eye brow) when doing a smoky eye look. Great for the night life.

*If you sometimes use a pink eye shadow but it makes your eyes look red and tired, you can replace it with white eye shadow to get the same effect with better results.

*A white shadow over dark eyelids give the same lightening effect as a concealer.

*You can also apply white shadow under the brow arch on the brow bone (the crease of your eyelid) to make your eyes look open and bright.

*After you've applied your shadow color, add a small amount of the white eye shadow to the center of your lower lid to brighten your eyes. Apply this with your finger for a thicker look (a brush can take off some of the color you've already applied to the lid).

*You can apply white shadow to your LOWER lash line to create a wet eye look.  This can be applied with your finger or an angle brush.

My Favorite tip!!
*Use a small amount of Iridescent white shadow on the inner corner of your eyes. This really brightens the eyes and draws attention to them. I do this for all my special occasions.

Try any of the tips or any combination of these tips. Please share with me if you have any suggestions for white eye shadow :) I personally use a few of these daily. However, different techniques look better with different eyes shapes. You won't know what works best unless you try it out.

A few different looks.....

 

Blessings to all,
Jennifer

478-808-4537
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