Summer Skin Care Tips

Our skin is one of our most important features, why not take care of it. 

Today I'm going to share some tips with you all on how to keep your skin in tip top shape this summer.

For oily skin:

1.cleanse thoroughly to get all the oil and grime from your pores which cause bacteria build up and acne. I would recommend developing a skin care routine that best fits your needs and budget.

2. Removing make up ( whether it's a remover or wipe) IS NOT CLEANING YOUR FACE. All it is doing is removing the make-up( and not all the make up comes off) and letting the rest sit on your face. Actually wash your face, to remove all excess product.

3.Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!  Just because you have oily skin doesn't mean that  you do not have to use a moisturizer. It is very important that we keep out skin moisturized( using the right product of course) on order to control the oil out face is producing ( no Vaseline and cocoa butter don't count).

4. Protect! No matter your race or complexion always use sunscreen when going out in the sun. Skin damage/disease/cancer limits no race so protect for your own health.

5. Prime... Before you put any make up on, you better prime your face. Think about it, would you bake cookies without greasing the cookie sheet? No, because you don't want to cookies to stick to the sheet then leave the cookie to be uneven And whatnot, think of your face as the cookie sheet and your make up as the the cookies. Primer is that protecting layer that one makes your foundation last, while giving it a smooth finish and prevents it from sinking into the iBooks and crannies on your face.

So remember Prep( Remove) , cleanse, Moisturize, protect, prime, then apply.

For dry skin and combination, the same tips apply to you too!

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Today, I got off of work early and was able to enjoy the beautiful Saturday weather at the Baltimore Harbor.

Top: H&M

Shorts: Old Navy

Purse: Victorias Secret

Sandals: Steve Madden

Sunglasses: Nordstrom

Necklace: Marc Jacobs

Earrings: Forever21

Face: 

Benefit porefessional (Primer)

Stila Bronze BB cream

MAC Mineralized Skinfinish

Mac Bronzer

MAC whole lotta love blush

Eyes:

Benefit stay don't stray lid primer

Inglot salmon eyeshadow

Stila smudge proof liner in Turquoise

Sephora contour eyeliner in emerald

Lip: 

MAC Nightmoth lip liner

MAC Caliente ( LE)

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Marc Jacobs Beauty

Get ready because Marc Jacobs is showing off this summer first with his new fragrance Honey, now a beauty line?  Yes you read right and the best part is that the line will ONLY BE SOLD AT SEPHORA( 50 points for us) lol.

The line will consist of 122 products ranging from nail polish to foundation, concealer and bright lipsticks. Marc is serious about his color, so all my bold make up lovers get your wallets ready. 

The line will be released August 9th in ALL Sephora and Marc Jacobs store

New Product alert: Marc Jacobs "Honey"

 This summer has and will be full of so many exciting releases from the RiRi hearts MAC line to Marc Jacobs beauty line releasing in August.

 Last month while at work( Sephora) I learned that one of my favorite designers will be releasing a new fragrance called Honey. I saw the bottle and fell in love just like I did when I first saw Dot. Then, while in the Marc Jacobs store on Bleeker St.(NYC) I saw the display and was able to try the fragrance... OMG it is AMAZEBALLS, so light, fruity, and appropriate for summer.

Honey is already out in Marc Jacob stores but will be exclusively my released to Sephora in July(watch for emails) and every where else in September.

Prices range from $45 to $96 

 Are you excited? I am. I live for a MJ fragrance 

The Marc by Marc Jacobs store on Bleeker St.( photo by me)

Summer Beauty Tips!

Goooooood Morning Loves!

  It is the 6th day of summer and it has been really hot. Normally, during the summer I stay away from make-up unless I'm going out but since I work at Sephora, I have to wear it everyday.

Don't get me wrong, I love make-up but me+ make-up + summer= oil field day on my face! Then you have to worry about it running, or accidentally wiping it off when you wipe sweat from your face smh, it's just a whole episode BUT I have done lovely tips for you guys so keep reading!

First, water! Water! Water! To keep your body and skin hydrated.

Next, after properly cleansing your face, moisturizer whether you have oily skin or not. Moisturizing is for us oily skin girls too, as long as you use an OIL FREE moisturizer( make sure it has SPF)

After moisturizing, PRIME! Prepping and priming your skin if you do decide to wear make up is uuber important because the primer will give you a long lasting outcome( matte primers are better in the summer)

Opt out of foundation unless your going somewhere special. This spring/ summer I've been wearing BB creams because they're light coverage, but does the job( I SET it with Powder and use concealer)

CC creams are similar to BB creams( provides more coverage).

After, you set your face LIGHTLY with a powder or bronzer( LIGHTLY)

Lastly you set your face with a make-up setting spray to seal your summer ready look.

 If you want a little eye make-up to set your look I recommend a waterproof brown eyeliner and waterproof mascara( brown because if it runs, no raccoon eyes).

And can't forget lips, in the summer I don't like wearing lipstick nor do I like carrying it around in my purse so it could melt. Lipgloss is also a no go because it can cook on your lips if its hot enough. I say go for a lip stain( sephora has a great one) or a tinted spf lip balm if you want some color.

And as a maybe product( I love it)

Face blotting linens will be your BFF. These linens will not wipe your make up off if you dab and not wipe.  The absorb the oil in your skin while keeping make up fresh.

Hope this helped you some. Any questions comment or follow me on Instagram Cosmomars and twitter cosmomars_

On Location: Sex and The City Tour review

This past weekend( June 21st) I, along with 3 of my girlfriends took a cute trip to NYC and went on the Sex and the City Tour presented by On Location tours. 

If your a SATC fan then this tour is for you. We toured throughout Manhattan to see some of the hotspots from the show and movie from the Meat Packing district to Chelsea and the village. We went to Scouts bar and got free cupcakes as well as went to "Pleasure Chest" where Charlotte bought her "rabbit".

 My friends and I had a blast on the tour, I would recommend it to any SATC fan, $49 well worth it. The tour does take place on a bus, but you do get off at the popular spots like Buddkhan, pleasure chest, and bleeker street to name a few. 

 You can purchase ticket at zerve.com

If anybody needs a trip planned, I do plan trips (especially to NYC)

Serious inquires e-mail:

r_erica@msn.com

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