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$AVE or $PLURGE

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I have so many women ask me what they should splurge on and what they can save on. So today I am going to share my thoughts and tips on what products I think are worth the extra money and what products to buy at the drug store.

Face wash: SAVE
Make sure you choose a cleanser that best suits your skin. I like CETAPHIL. It costs around $7 and lasts a long time. They have pump dispensers that are great for the shower. It will clean your skin without over drying it.

Anti-aging skin care: SPLURGE
Serums, eye creams and moisturizers are so important! Whether you are preventing or correcting, use something that will actually work. In this case you get what you pay for. Go ahead… Treat yourself to an eye cream that will help fight fine lines and dark circles. As many of you know, I am a Kiehl’s girl  and they have awesome skin care products that do what they say they will. Go to a store or counter and ask for a consultation. They will help you choose the right products.

**Tip: If you want to make sure you will love the product before investing the money, ASK FOR SAMPLES! Tell them you want to try it for a few nights to make sure it works with your skin.

Concealer: SPLURGE
If you are like most women you want to hide those dark circles. Buy a good concealer! I love Amazing Concealer. It is $42 for a large size…gulp… BUT when using a good concealer you only use a small amount so it will last awhile!

Foundation: SAVE or SPLURGE
I like L'Oreal's Perfect Match, Bare Minerals Original foundation and Urban Decay's Naked. All are great! So if you are wondering to save or splurge ask for a sample at Ulta or Sephora. You make the call based on what works best for you!

Blush: SAVE
I have been using ELF. They have beautiful colors and only $3-$6! Check your local Target or Walgreen to look at ELF products

Primers: SPLURGE
Get the good stuff. When it comes to long wear and staying power you need the best. For face primer I love Korres Face primer. It helps control oil and keeps makeup on all day. For eye primer I LOVE Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Your shadow will not fade, crease or smudge.

Lip Gloss: SAVE
There are so many colors so why not choose an inexpensive brand and get a few? I love ELF and NYC for inexpensive lip products.

Eyeshadow: SPLURGE
When picking an eyeshadow, you need one with great pigments (this is what makes the color vibrant). Head to MAC or Bare Minerals, they both have shadows that I love. If you buy Bare Minerals loose shadows, you may need a little practice to get the hang of it. Also look for kits by Stila or Urban Decay. Kits give you more bang for your buck!

Mascara: SAVE
I have tried $30 mascara and to be honest, I was disappointed. I thought buying a DIOR mascara would make my lashes fabulous, it didn’t! I always go back to my favorite, Voluminous by L'Oreal. I use the waterproof for bridal makeup and the original for everyday.

Lash Enhancers: SPLURGE
I have tried the drug store "lash growers" and, sorry, you will not see a difference. If you want to see longer fuller lashes you have to shell out some dough and buy a product like Latisse. I bought it at my dermatologist and started using it right away. In about 3 months I couldn't believe it, I actually had the long lashes I have been dreaming about! It runs about $100 for a small bottle , but call your dermatologist, sometimes they run specials like BOGO 1/2 off!

I hope this helps the next time you go to buy makeup and skin care products!
Please let me know if you have any questions about products I mentioned or how to use them.

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False lashes?

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| by | Bridal Makeup |
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Over the past few years I have done many brides and the big debate is whether or not they should wear false lashes. I say YES! There are many pros, hardly any cons and I have answers to the most frequently asked questions. Lashes are a great way to add glamour to a wedding day look. They are painless to apply, inexpensive and last all night! One of the greatest part about wearing lashes is that it makes your eyes really stand out in pictures (and you will feel extra sexy).

Brides always want to know….
Do they hurt or will they irritate my eyes? No. They take only minutes to apply and for the glue to dry. For a few minutes it will feel odd having a foreign object on your lash line, but not long after application you will be used to them and not even remember they are there.
Will they fall off? No. I use a special glue that keeps them in place for more than 12 hours. Many brides have told me that they are still on the following morning (and still look great).
Will they look fake? No way. I have a special technique to apply them, making them look completely natural.
How do they come off? Put some eye makeup remover on a cotton ball and set on eye for 30-60 seconds.This will loosen the glue and make them come off easy.
How do I pick lashes that are right for me? They range from natural to dramatic, so it depends on what kind of look you are going for. If you want a bold look, pick ones that are jet black and and more lashes (close together) on the strip. If you want a natural look, choose ones that are less course and have larger spaces in between each lash.
Do I have to spend a lot of money on them? They range from $3-$20 dollars. MAC cosmetics has beautiful high quality lashes and a wide variety. You can also go to your local drug store and find many for a fraction of the price.

So if you are still debating whether or not to wear false lashes on your wedding day, talk to your makeup artist. Book a trial and ask to do the lashes then. I guarantee that you will love it!

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Mira’s Wedding

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| by | Bridal Makeup |
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Mira tied the knot on the hottest day in May. She wanted a look that made her feel sexy and beautiful and stay all night long. She had a unique Indian/Polish wedding and wanted her makeup to reflect that uniqueness. 

To start, I primed her face. Then I buffed on a cocktail of Bare Mineral colors. I set the foundation with a translucent powder. I bronzed her, added a pop of color on the apples of her cheeks. To add a healthy glow to the skin I added a radiance around her eyes and on her cheekbones.

For her eyes, I did a light color under the brows, a sparkly shadow on the lid and a smokey purple in the crease. We added lots of black eyeliner, mascara and false lashes.

I did a lighter lip color from MAC to compliment the sexy dark eyes.

 I had such a great time with Mira and her bridal party and I was so excited to see the amazing pictures! Check out more on Flawless By Tiffany's Facebook page

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