Posted by Angelica Chayes on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 @ 04:20 PM
I am always so proud of the amazing quality and versatility of our products, which makes them such a great value. This blog is dedicated to describing new and unusual ways our make-up can be used, but here are some strange-but-true alternative uses we gathered from blogs, Twitter, etc. Have some of your own? Don't be shy, post them here!
- Truly Pure, our makeup brush shampoo, makes an amazing sulphate free shampoo for your hair!
- Disappear takes the itch out of mosquito bites.
- The zap (clear) side of Zap&Hide smooths severely dry, flaky lips.
- Botanical Brush Cleaner makes a great DEET-free and pleasant smelling bug repellent (I personally can't stand the smell of Citronella).
- D20tames frizzies! I know we gals from the Northeast are suffering with bad hair this summer!
- Pommisstcan be used like Fabreeze, spray it on bedding and clothes for a sweet smell. D20 also keeps sweaters fresh when you pack them away for winter.
- Balancecan be used in a pinch as a substitute for deodorant; perhaps it is the Tea Tree Oil in it.
- One person wrote that when she had a skin rash, her doctor suggested she use something with Titanium Dioxide in it. She dusted herself with Powder-Me SPF and her skin felt better and it also helped camouflage the spots.
- One esthetician uses shades from our Super Shape Me Brow Kit to cover up her clients' roots between coloring
- Lip Drink conditions and tames unruly brows. This is great for busy-morning makeup!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Fri, Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:49 PM
During the summer, most of us experience increased shine on our faces, and for gals with oily skin it's a year-round battle. I checked in with Christine our Makeup Artistry specialist, to get some advice:
First, she has noted that since she began using Dream Tint, her skin has balanced out and is not as oily. Often, if there is not enough moisture in the skin, the sebaceous glands will become overactive. What a paradox!
If serious shine-control is still needed, a great first step is Absence Primer under your foundation. It controls oil without affecting the moisture, so it won't dry out the skin (starting the cycle over again). Apply it with the Foundation Brush and remember that a little goes a long way!
For the occasional (or persistent) oily moment, the Facial Blotting Papers are great in your purse or at your desk. We all love these because you are not just piling on more product, but actually removing the excess oil. I also put my business cards in the elegant case, so I have cards and blotting papers on hand and I am ready for business!
Finally, Christine recommends that we blot with the Facial Blotting Papers first, THEN apply PureMatte, Brush-Me Matte, etc.
This way, the excess oil is removed and then the rice starch in the Matte powders are there to absorb for the rest of the day or night.
I don't know about you, but I feel fresh and ready to face the day (and night)!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 @ 09:50 AM
One of the things I love about jane iredale mineral make-up is how versatile it is. So I really got excited about this tip from one of our sales consultants: Mix an Eye Gloss in with your lip color to make it more color-stay. Her own favorite combination is to mix the Peach Eye Gloss with Clarity In Touch Cream Blush then top with In the Pink PureGloss. She says "It is my FAVORITE pale pink and it stays all night!
The combinations are endless: Some suggestions for Eye Gloss shades include Peach, Champagne, Lilac, and Wine Silk (especially lovely on darker skin tones). I mixed Lilac Silk Eye Gloss with Erin LipColour to create the perfect shade of cool, shimmery pink that complimented this gorgeous eye shadow look using Cloud Nine. And it lasted for hours. A bit of gloss or Lip Drink on top helps keep it moist.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 @ 05:23 PM
Here is an example of how makeup brushes can make a huge difference in your makeup application:
Dream Tint is a beautiful, light-textured tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. It really is a dream come true! It can certainly be applied with your fingers, but to get the best results, use the Blending Brush to blend it in. It's definitley worth it!
Dot Dream Tint onto the face then really work it into the skin with the Blending Brush. You can't be too vigorous! It takes about 12 seconds from start to finish and is so goof-proof, I have even done it without a mirror! Results? Flawless, no-makeup look, perfect alone or for more coverage, under your regular foundation. Thanks to celebrity makeup artist Christian McNally for this how-to!