your tips and tricks of the make-up kind...

The best thing about chatting the tips and tricks of beauty and make-up is new recommendations....Below are some of your fabulous suggestions...


Kare said....'The Oil of Olay advanced cleansing system works just as well as the Clairisonic. It makes a huge difference in just a couple of days.' 
The Enchanted Home had some brilliant suggestions ....'I like the ol' tea bags on the eyes for bags, it really does work.I do mix a moisturizer with foundation in my palm to give it a silkier feel. Also will use foundation under a lipstick deemed to dark or colorful to tone it down. Grapefruit oil is a great natural moisturizer....and can be found in all health food stores.'

And from Maeghan...'I put olive oil in my hair and cover it in Glad Wrap for half an hour before shampooing it out and every now and then I'll wear it as a night cream on my face...'

Miss B said.... 'I too walk through my perfume mist but also put some behind my knees! (not sure where I got that tip from!) My must-have beauty product is Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. It really does make my skin look brighter.'

Sande...you always make me laugh....'Need all the tricks! being a gal with blonde eyelashes, I always said if it wasn't for make-up.........I wouldn't be married. mascara is my number one weapon...'

I Dream of told me that... 'The Clarisonic is amazing -- it was invented here in Seattle! Their Opal is a great little beauty secret, too.'

From Lost in Provence...'I do have one good one: stop washing your face with water. Use rosewater in the morning and Bioderma Crealine H2O at night. It works even with my very sensitive redhead skin.'

Hopflower...I am on it....'Failing to wear eyeliner as we get on in years is a big mistake, due to our eyes drooping a bit (gravity). Just a small flick at the end helps to add a more balanced look.'

Karen reminded me that a professional treatment is a must...'I have taken to doing regular facials and scrubs lately. There is something lovely about going to the salon and having someone pamper your skin~'

aBroad had some practical advise..'.I like to steam myself .. just let the hot water run and fill the room and sit there a while and relax ( or lie in the tub) ... does wonders for skin and nerves ~'

Kate gave me a very important reminder... 'I would like to add the reminder to wear a zinc based sun protection cream every day. Other sun protection needs constant reapplication, but the zinc based products last all day (unless you are exercising or perspiring of course). The dermatologist also pointed out to me the importance of using only products such as Cetaphil (a non soap product) to clean the skin, and warned me off toner as too harsh for mature skin. The dermatologist was a good advertisement for these tips, as her skin was flawless.'

Tina said...'try Suvana, so much better than Lucas Pawpaw...'

LindaCarol reminded me of Clinique's black honey lipgloss...'great for the weekends...'

Wendy has a great sense of humour..I loved the advise from her grandmother....'Powder and paint make you what you ain't, but it sure does help.'

Ewa says to try the Giorgio Armani mascara...the beeswax makes it stay on longer...and the YSL foundation...

And from Jan...who is a chef extraordinaire ...to keep hands smooth and clear apply a granulated sugar and lemon juice mix for a great scrub...

You girls are just the best...Shall we keep the conversation going? What have we forgotten?....xv

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