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HOW TO APPLY MATTE LIPSTICK – By Frank Velaz

Matte lips are a very popular new trend.  When properly applied these matte shades of lipstick can be elegant, dramatic and quite beautiful. Unfortunately, matte lipstick can at times tend to emphasize all the flaws of your lips, therefore,…
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Contouring and Highlighting Made Easy – By Frank Velaz

  Contouring can be intimidating for lots of people. Too many steps, too many tools and in the end inch thick makeup that looks more drag queen than natural. With the right products and tools there’s a much easier way to subtly contour…
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Know your A,B,C,D and E’s of Skin Cancer

More common that lung, breast, colon or prostate cancers combined is skin cancer. More than 3.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancer this year. Basal cell carcinomas have been linked to long term exposure…
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Expect the Unexpected – Aligning your peel expectations with reality

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, chemical peels don’t have to result in a tomato-red and highly irritated face. If done properly, your peel should leave you with a healthy glow. In order to feel comfortable going into your…
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Alcohol and Your Skin

Practicing mindfulness when drinking benefits your skin The changing of seasons is showing warmer days ahead, getting most of us in the mood for outdoor activities with drinks in our hands. While enjoying a few adult drinks is not a dire…
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What does  “pH-balance”  mean?

Dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, acne, rosacea all of these buzzwords are used by the billion dollar beauty industry. One of the newest advertising “catch-words” is “pH-balance.” Should we ignore it or does it mean anything? How…