A Girl's Best Friend That Fits In Her Purse

We all have those days where we feel like we are just not feeling 100% and we just want to give our skin a break from all the products we put on our faces daily.

Well, I know just the product that would help with the dull and tired looking skin ladies!

Beauty Flash Balm, 50mL, $50 

It is none other then; Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

The Beauty Flash Balm is a great product to use morning or evening and works fantastic as a facial masque 2 times a week!

The reason I have decided to talk about this product is because I am a busy woman and I don't always have the right amount of time some days and once I discovered this product, it was a life saver.

It works great as a base for your make-up,  on it's own over your facial moisturizer and a great mask to relax with after a busy day.

Key Ingredients:

*Witch Hazel and Olive Tree extracts helps tighten and promote radiance on the face.
*Algae extract helps revitalize the skins appearance
*Bisabolol helps with the soothing effects and softening of the skins texture
*Rice Starch helps purify the skins epidermis


This product is at any Clarins counter and a Beauty Consultant would be happy to assist in helping you learn more about the Clarins products. Book your consultation today!

Controlling Blemishes and Breakouts

Ever wake up in the morning and find that you have developed a blemish that came at the wrong time?

What about one that has decided to say hello an hour or two before a big night?

Well don't worry there are a few products that can help you with those SOS moments we encounter from time to time.

Make sure you are cleansing your face correctly and thoroughly because even the slightest amount of make up still left on your skin could cause a pore to develop a blemish. So double cleansing is a good idea.

Clinique Spot Healing Gel

Clinique Acne Solutions, Spot Healing Gel: www.clinique.com

Fast drying gel that helps reduce the redness associated with the acne blemish as well as promotes healing. It is a clear, invisible gel that can be used under your make up or over your make up. Gentleman can use this product as well and is good for all skin types. The best way I have used this, is at night time after my cleansing routine. The benefits of doing it at night when your skin is regenerating with help the product deliver fast results during the skins resting period.

Shiseido Pureness Blemish Clearing Gel

Shiseido Pureness Blemish Clearing Gel, www.shiseido.com

Quick absorbing gel that helps minimize the appearance of blemishes and purifies and balances the skin. Salicylic Acid is formulated in this gel because it helps calm and soothe the epidermal layers and stops the formation of future breakouts. It is for all skin types and is non- comedogenic.


Clarins Blemish Control

Clarins Stop Imperfections, Blemish Control: www.clarins.ca

This is a targeted blemish control formula that has Witch Hazel, White Nettle and Wintergreen ingredients in this solution that helps with imperfections and soothes the skin's surface. Clarins focuses on natural properties on all of their products and this one is particularly in my purse on a regular basis because you never know when a blemish will arise and with the easy applicator ball the product goes on clear and quickly absorbs so you can get on with your daily routine.

Overall, you will eventually find a product that works better than another so you just have to be open to try them all. Check out the websites for more information and remember to always cleanse your skin at least twice a day, morning and night.

Secrets To An Even Complexion

Oh the dreaded areas on our face that either are red patches, dark spots, pigmentation and those difficult memories of a young teenager.

Some days you just feel like throwing your hands up and giving up! But wait! You can control the issues and feel better about yourself in no time. It's all about patience and realizing that overnight it isn't going to go away, it will take some time.

Learning about your skin and finding out the problems causing these issues will help you figure out how to control them. Whether it is a change in diet, exercise, puberty, stress, or just elements of mother nature, you can get your skin into a routine and you will notice a difference in no time.

With all the technology changes and advance techniques you can use today to slow aging, clear skin, inject your skin with Botox, and lasers touching your skin, people seem to think that is the only way to change things. But really and truly it is far from the truth. We are meant to age so slowing it down with only make it worse later on for you in your life. 

A safe way to even out your complexion would be to exfoliate 2-3 times a week, there are moisturizers out there with dark spot correctors in them. (Clinique-Dark Spot Correcting Moisturizer with SPF 15) And they work if you use them everyday. Always use a moisturizer with a SPF in it, you will thank it later in life when your skin thins out.

Another tip for you: TANNING BEDS WILL MAKE IT WORSE! Don't use them to even out your skin tone! Yes it may seem like your skin is even and looking nice and "toasted" but again Tanning Beds cause pigmentation and can lead to skin cancer, it is kind of an oxymoron. You are preventing something that may not be preventable later on, years down the road.

The best way to help yourself is to develop a routine and follow it for at least a 75-90 days. There are things in everyday life that we can not change and only accept them for what they are. Just be aware of the dark spots or marks on your face and don't be afraid to talk to your Dermatologist about any concerns.

If you need your daily dose of Vitamin D, take a tablet or spend time outside. But protect yourself. SPF with UVA/UVB will protect you. Just be aware. We all love to be outside in the nice warm sun shining down on us and that is Ok. There is nothing wrong with it! I would never say become a "Hermit" because life would really bring you down if you weren't allowed to leave the house because you are afraid of the sun.

The best thing I have been taught about my skin is that, yes I had horrible pigmentation under the layers of my skin and it would eventually show by the age of 30. Which I wasn't aware of the amount until I was under a blue light for the first time in my life. And I couldn't believe what was under the layers of my skin. But I caught it early and changed my routine and slowed down the process of developing more pigmentation and dark spots. Awareness is key and if you are not afraid to learn what your body and skin are going through then its a great sign of catching things before you are too late.

Enjoy!

Is There A Benefit To Alcohol In Products?

Everyone has their favourite toning solution as part of their skin care routine. But are you aware of some of the effects you will encounter by having alcohol in your toning solutions?

What about the awareness of what alcohol actually does to your skin, in terms of regenerating the skin's epidermis?

Let's start off with why it is important for you to use a toning solution after you cleanse your face.

It is very important to use a toning solution because once you wash your face and remove the elements of the day (eg. make-up  pollution, dirt, debris, oils etc. ) you need to replenish the moisture that has been lost due to the cleansing of the face. You need to bring your skin's pH levels back to normal in order for your skin to get the healthy complexion and clear skin.

The reason we need to keep the moisture levels at par, are in fact, going to slow the production of wrinkles and slow the ageing process. Also, 70% of wrinkles are due to sun damage and not taking the proper steps to help block the sun's rays from our faces and bodies.

Which brings me to the reasoning why you shouldn't use a toning solution with alcohol in it.

Alcohol is a very drying solution and you are applying that to your face after you have stripped the skin of it's natural oils by washing it. You are not replacing the moisture that has been lost you are just stripping the skin of the layers and causing the skin to become more dry, which will lead to the opposite effects you truly wanted.

Invest in an alcohol- free toning solution because those have moisturising ingredients incorporated into them. Whether the ingredients are natural plant extracts or natural/organic fruit extracts, those are the best ingredients for your skin that will help with healing and replenishing the moisture loss.

Next time you are looking to invest in a skincare line, pay close attention to details. Check the ingredients that you are going to be putting on your skin. Keep an open mind!

Spring Cleaning Your Routine

It is that time of year again and are you ready?

It is important to be conscience about the length of time you have had been using your skin care and make-up products.

Unfortunately, we all get consumed in life and sometimes lose track of time and become forgetful, but it is important to know that your skincare products and make-up products don't last forever.

Seasons are changing and so are the layers of our skin. It is recommended that you change your products regularly so you do not use expired product on your face because that could lead to other factors that could pose a problem that could be prevented.

Below is a chart for easier understanding of the time frame of replacing your products. Now this is a guideline but it is your responsibility to ensure you are being conscience of the change of consistency, smell and appearance of your skincare and make-up products.

Skin Care and Cosmetics Time Frame
Item	Time Frame	Reasoning
Moisturisers	6-8 Months	·         The continuation of opening and closing the product allows oxygen to enter the container and which shifts the relationship between the ingredients ·         Natural face oils can be transferred into the skin care which could allow the benefits to diminish over time ·         Ingredients don’t last forever in a product and if used longer than allowed, you could develop a reaction to the ingredients that have expired.
Eye Liners	3-6 Months	·         Whether they are self sharpened or manual sharpened liners you need to replace these more often because our eyes are one part of the face that carry bacteria ·         If you have had an eye infection, you need to replace your pencil right away and not use anything until the infection is gone ·         Temperature change could pose a threat to your pencil as well as it causes the pencil (if manual sharpened) to break and won’t be any good.
Mascara	4-6 Months	·         Very important to change this item regularly because this is the closest product that gets to your eye ·         Same as above with the eyeliners, you need to be aware if you have had infections you need to change it right away ·         NEVER share mascara ·         You will notice that the product will become more clumped and dry and there will be a smell to the turning of the product. That’s how you know it is time to replace it ·         Oxygen enters the cylinder and that is what changes the product and causes the drying effect over time
Eye Shadows	Seasonal	·         Seasonal, your eye shadows should be changed because they don’t last forever same as any other product ·         Over time, you will notice that with prolonged use, the shadow will present an extra film on top and it would be hard to get shadow onto the applicator and that is when it is time to change it. ·         Also, you will notice your shadow will be chalky and falling apart, you need a new shadow
Sunscreen	Yearly	·         Pay close attention to this one in particular if it is in your moisturisers because the life of your moisturiser won’t last as long because the issues mentioned above stay the same. ·         Every summer you should have a new bottle or sunscreen spray because the ingredients especially (Titanium Dioxide-which is the sunscreen ingredient) shifts the product and separates over time ·         Reactions minor and major could occur and rashes can form if you use a product with expired sunscreen in them

Hope you find these tips informative and help you understand why it is important to be aware of what you are applying to your face. Prevent something major from happening by being aware of the life of your products.

Enjoy!

The Beauty Geek

Ginger's Wild Soap Company

I have to admit I have found my newest addiction and I need to share this with all of you beautiful individuals. I was introduced to these Glycerin soaps by connecting with Jackie on Etsy. All of her products are handmade and include natural ingredients like oatmeal, pumpkin, peppermint and the list goes on.

All products are available on Etsy for ordering and the prices are reasonable!

All soap bars are $5.95, lotion bars are $6.95 and soap loafs run from $30.00 - $37.00.

The soaps, left my skin feeling very exfoliated and moisturized. Also, with the trueness of the ingredients, I felt amazing and great all day.

If you would like to shop for soaps and take advantage of all the perks that come with using Ginger's Wild Soaps, check out Jackie's Etsy store at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GingersWild

You can also connect with her on Facebook on her page and take advantage of all the amazing offers and new products at:

https://www.facebook.com/GingersWild

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/gingerswildsoapco

Hope you take advantage of these amazing soaps and incorporate them in your lives daily!!

The Beauty Geek

Simple Yet Daring

Simple Yet Daring by katurahali
featuring TheBalm

To get the best look and flawless approach to a daring look, stay neutral and highlight your best features!

Whether it is your cheek bones or your amazing eyebrow arch or even your voluptuous lips, playing off your best features will have everyone staring! Start with a tinted moisturizer that is the perfect colour match for your skin, then apply a loose powder to set your make up and give you that matte finish.

Next, apply a bronzer to your brow bone, cheek bones, and chin. That will give you a glow in all the right places that the light hits. Make sure you keep in mind that blending is the best thing you can do when it comes to application.

Then focus on your eyes. If you want to make your eyes sultry and the focal point, make them stand out to the point that people won't be able to look away when they see you. Just blend colors together and find a technique that works for you!

Lastly, your blush should give you that fresh glow. You always look fresh with rosy cheeks, so play with color and find out a few shades and experiment!

Keeping your makeup light but daring, will make you look flawless and fabulous! Finding the best products that work for your skin, will help in making you feel best by the end result.

Enjoy my tips to being fabulous and keep following!

The Beauty Geek