Category — Beauty Advice

One of the greatest products on the beauty market today is sheer cover makeup. The whole concept is great coverage without a thick look. Beauty reviews are always talking about sheer cover makeup because it is an amazing creation.

Since the dawn of makeup there has been the issue of too thick coverage that looks more costume like then natural. The point of makeup is to enhance your look, not cover you up and make you look fake. With sheer cover makeup that is exactly what you get – good coverage of those less than perfect spots without a heavy made up look. It is the true dream product.

One of the hottest new products is airbrush makeup. It has been used in the entertainment industry for quite some time, but it is now in the mainstream. ModelCo Shimmer Airbrush Luminizer Shimmer Airbrush Illuminizer is a great choice in this type of sheer coverage. It contains plenty of vitamins for that something extra that leaves your skin looking radiant. You get sheer coverage and look amazing when you use this product.

Sheer cover makeup is a great option if you hate looking like you caked on makeup. It is also wonderful for your skin because it doesn’t clog pores and won’t cause a greasy look. Of all the new products on the market, sheer cover makeup is one thing you can not miss out on. You will wonder how you ever did with that old makeup once you try sheer cover makeup.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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When someone asks what one makeup item I can not live without, I tell them that of all the cosmetics, lipstick is it. Every woman should have a lipstick that they love in their cosmetic collection. Lipstick can dress up your whole face in a second.

The best part about lipstick is there are so many choices. When it comes to cosmetics, lipstick is the one thing that has so many options you can find a new one for each day, mood or outfit. You can choose from matte, glossy and sheer. You can get almost any color you desire, from the classic red to the Goth black. If you are serious about lipstick then you can go with something like the Sephora Brand Classic Blockbuster, which includes 32 different lipstick colors.

The reason that no woman should go without makeup is that it helps to really bring out natural beauty. Apply some lipstick and you will see what I mean. It helps bring out the natural glow in your cheeks and the highlights in your eyes. It is a quick and easy beauty solution.

Besides all of the reasons above, lipstick is the easiest thing to apply. A couple swipes of the tube and you have it applied. It is really one of the simplest makeup items. There really is no reason for you to not wear a little lipstick everyday.

Beauty reviews and beauty experts will agree that having a good collection of lipsticks is essential. So when I am asked what I can not live without in regards to cosmetics, lipstick is always number one on the list.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

P.S. This makes a fantastic gift for those of you who hate spending hours at the makeup counter to find the perfect shade for your skin tone only to find that it doesn’t go with most of your outfits. If you love to play around with wardrobe and color then this cosmetics kit will be a complete lifesaver: Sephora Brand Classic Blockbuster

As a woman, you likely have a hair care routine, a skin care routine and a multitude of other routines that all fall under the main heading of beauty care routines. It’s a simple fact that in this world you have to keep up your beauty care or you will lose out on jobs, dates and almost anything else that requires you to get noticed. (Not to mention that little thing called self-esteem!)

You have to develop some type of beauty care routine. It should be something that you can do everyday and that will be easy for you. If you feel your current routines are too much to handle then it may just be time to stop and revise your beauty routines.

You should start with understanding the basic care that you need – hair, skin, nails, and face. Skin and face are separate because there are many things you only do to your face that you do not need to do to your whole body. One of my favorite face creams is by Bliss. The Bliss The Youth As We Know It is an amazing anti-aging cream that’s great whether you’re started to see lines yet or not. You’ll want other moisturizing products for the rest of your body.

Speaking of different products, the next step is looking at the products you need. You should start with finding products that are made for you and your needs. You can look at beauty reviews to get a good idea of what to use. Try choosing products that serve a dual purpose. This will cut down on the number of products and the overall time it takes for your beauty care.

Once you choose your products you should naturally be able to work those products into a routine. Try to stick to minimal standards and avoid spending too much time on your beauty needs. You do not want it to be a hassle or you will not likely stick with it.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Beauty Tips You Can Use to Save Money

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So you love expensive high quality products but don’t have Paris Hilton’s bank account. Don’t worry. We all want to look great without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips to keep you looking beautiful without costing a fortune:

1) Use only a drop of moisturizer for your face and neck. The drop should be about the size of a dime. More than this doesn’t actually do you any good. Your skin can only absorb so much so why waste product?

2) Buy hair care products that work in concentrated amounts. For example Potion 9 only requires you to use a smidgen of their product for your whole head. It works extremely well to give you soft bouncy hair and using more than the recommended amount actually weighs your hair down.

3) Use only a small amount of conditioner for your hair and only from the middle of your head down. Any more and your hair will appear greasy. Natural oils accumulate at the scalp so you don’t need to apply conditioner to the top of your head.

4) When using your perfume, unscrew the top and use the plastic applicator to apply just a drop to your pressure points. Never use the spray to spritz yourself. You end up wasting perfume and risk overdoing it. Just the slightest hint of perfume placed at the pulse points go a long way.

The key to looking great and saving money is to buy high quality products but use them sparingly. A good quality product is designed to work in small doses.  Take the money you save and put it into a vacation account. Relaxation is one of the best free beauty treatments.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos  - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

A makeup case can be a life saver. I’m sure you know how it is to have a large supply of makeup and no way to keep it organized. It is too easy to lose important products and even forget what you have. Don’t let yourself get so unorganized that you can’t find what you need. Get a good makeup case to keep your beauty supplies in order. Try the Brand Luxury Chocolate Croc Print Train Case Luxury Chocolate Croc Print Traincase. It has style and functionality, which beauty reviews always recommend in a makeup case.

This makeup case is unlike others you have seen. It has a faux crocodile print with snap locks. It also includes a lock and key so you can make sure you are the only one using your makeup. (Can you say roommate?) It also has adjustable trays and a fold four-tier tray. The shoulder strap is detachable as well. It looks good and it is easy for you to use. Seriously, what more can a girl ask for? The Luxury Chocolate Croc Print Train Case will hold all of your makeup and allow you to stop searching through your bathroom to find your favorite eye shadow. Trust me; I know how it is to be unorganized in the bathroom. It is no fun at all and really slows down your routine. Keep things simple and organized so you do not have to hassle every morning just to look beautiful.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

What better way to ring in 2008 than with beauty reviews to make your life easier and brighter? In the past I’ve written beauty reviews for specific application tips like how to apply smoky eye shadow or with eye makeup tips for close set eyes. While those were well received, this beauty review is a bit more generic in scope. Here’s why. How Can I Keep Track of My Makeup?

I don’t know the reason for this; maybe a lot of you were trying to clean out their makeup drawers at the end of the year. But I started getting a lot of e-mails from you girls saying that keeping track of all your makeup had become a really hassle. And eye makeup seemed to get the most complaints. Possibly this was in response to something I wrote about the importance of throwing out that out of date eye makeup to avoid eye infections. (Yes; I’m talking to you about that 1990’s case of eye shadow in your cosmetics case!) So here are some Eye Makeup Tips to help keep your sanity in 2008:

• Purchase pre-organized eye makeup kits
• Heed all eye makeup tips that advise you to throw out cosmetics after about 6 months
• Keep track of what you bought and when you bought it

One way to do this is to get a makeup essentials kit that includes all your eye makeup, lip and cheek makeup and brushes. This can also save you money as opposed to purchasing everything individually, and give you a lot more options to choose from.

One item I found is the Sephora Brand Classic Blockbuster Limited Edition Makeup Kit . While there are a ton of pre-mixed kits, this one is truly all-inclusive. It’s got 64 eye shadow colors, 32 lip colors and 7 cheek colors, plus all the applicator brushes you need. And right now it sells for $48. Whether you get this or some other kit, I stand by the idea of keeping your makeup organized, accessible and up to date as one of the best eye makeup tips you’re going to get in 2008. Let’s face it girls; the state of your makeup drawer is usually a great representation of the state of your life!

Here is to a new year of organization, peace and fantastic choices!

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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Have questions about beauty cosmetics ? Here is a brief video where I explain how to pick out makeup, apply it and where to buy it. Just good general beauty advice for the woman who wants to hear how good SHE looks not how good her makeup looks.

Enjoy! Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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I love it when Oprah makes her best beauty products recommendations. Here is a woman that really gets to try every new product on the market and choose the best of the best. Anyway, I found deals on some of her personal favorites and thought I would pass them along. Here they are:

Get Free Shipping on one of Oprah’s Favorites Things: Clarisonic Skin Care Brushes

Claus Porto Soaps featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things

Bourjois Docteur Glamour Lipsticks

Happy Shopping!

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls