Immortality.. PFFT

I mentioned in a previous post that people joke that I don't age, but I think instead, that I'm pretty good at putting on makeup.

Here are my beauty secrets for skin:
Most days around the house, I am happy with my Nivea Touch of Smoothness lip balm, and just washing my face. LOL.
BUT If I'm going all out beauty, I do things differently.
I use a Dead Sea Salt Mineral Peel. This minimizes pores and keeps the skin even. I also like Bioré Pore Strips (even though I'm not sure they actually work).
Before applying makeup, I'll use a very thin layer of Skin79's BB Cream, sometimes just dabbing and buffing with my kabuki brush over problem areas. To deal with the awful dry summer heat here in Vegas, I have used Diorsnow, its a lovely moisturizer. I don't use it in conjunction with BB creams though.
As suggested by my model friend, Paul & Joe make an excellent moisturizing foundation primer. (all their stuff is pretty awesome, actually - They have kitty cat shaped lipsticks!)

Usually when I'm stressed with work I get ugly panda eye bags that make me look 90. :(
For years I tried a variety of products on the dark circles under my eyes to no avail, so I was happy to find something that did work - La Mer's Eye Concentrate. This is expensive, so I use it very sparingly.
Cosme Decorte makes a Moisture Lipsome Eye Cream that is fairly good as well.
I very recently started using SK-II products. The 'science' behind them is fascinating. Before bed or after a bath, I use SK-II Treatment Essence, Clear Lotion, and Lift Emulsion on any wrinkles or lines on my face. Awesome stuff, I love it.


I blasted away freckles that appeared (I call them age spots) under the corner of my eyes with Ambi Fade Cream (I've posted about it before because I love it). It smells pretty, the texture is soft and creamy, it goes on easily and soaks in to my skin. I've wondered about using skin whiteners during the summer, when I spend a lot of time outside, tanning, and enjoying sunshine, but so far I haven't had any trouble with odd discolouration or blotches. I'm thankful that my skin gets along with me for most part.

Bare Escentuals Bare Mineral Makeup. This is the foundation I use - it is magical. I only use loose powder mineral foundations. This brand included a mini kabuki brush that I adore. I dust a little all over.
And again, model friend adds that Bourjois makes a liquid foundation called Flower Perfection that is very nice with excellent coverage - if your skin requires some serious cover-up work.

Everyday Minerals used to carry a sweet Apple blush that I still use sometimes (I purchased it when I was Marie Antoinette for Halloween one year). And every mineral foundation I've tried from them has been perfectly adequate. They offer samples for free, and have a wide range of tones and functions, so I often recommend them.

I suppose it sounds like a lot for girls that don't wear any sort of makeup, but its an easy routine to get in to, and somewhat soothing and relaxing. I think a lot of girls don't pay enough attention to skin, but it really is the first thing people look at.
On the other end of the spectrum, some girls put way too much on their face. Foundation is supposed to be subtle and unnoticed.
If you are having such severe trouble with your skin, I'd suggest eating some collagen capsules or vitamins with rose hips. Maybe evaluating your diet will help.

Wow, I talk too much! Oh well. There you have it.