Saturday, December 20, 2014

Black is Beautiful: Jackie


Age: I am 38 years old

Beauty Philosophy:  My beauty philosophy is to drink lots of water, exercise, eat 80% vegan, have regular sex and take care of the body and skin in a SIMPLE way. I'm a minimalist when it comes to make-up and personal presentation, but I definitely care about my my looks and health. 

Who do you look to for beauty inspiration? When I was about five years old there was a black woman around the corner from us.  She was curvy (about a size 12), tall, feminine, confident, and free-spirited.  I remember thinking that she was beautiful.  It was her energy.

Describe your skin care routine:  I focus mostly on skincare as you'll see below. I'm very loyal to Murad's skincare products and Origin's skincare products for daily maintenance.  They allow me to not have to wear a lot of make-up because my skin is so clear (people compliment me on it all of the time, including my facialist...who I see infrequently). 
  • Murad's "Environmental Shield" Line: These products basically changed my life because they are both protective and preventative. Murad has different product lines depending on your skin issues. This one is meant to erase the effects of sun-damage. I glow because of this line.
    • Face Cleanser: This product runs out at soon as it gets into Massage Envy,  the spa where I purchase it.  I have to put myself on the call list for when it arrives
    • Eye Cream: I swear by their Instant Radiance Eye Cream because it helps dark circles disappear by up to 70%....and they ain't lying!
    • Radiance Peel: It's like getting a facial at home. You definitely see the difference when you use it once a week.
    • Dark Spot Repair Serum: This stuff is liquid gold. It practically works overnight. Dark marks from zits and such are gone within days.
    • SPF 30 Radiance Moisturizer: Smooth, creamy and glow-y. :-)
Murad's Environmental Shield Line
    • Origins Line: I was an Origins devotee until I found the Murad's line but the following products are still my favorites. 
      • Incredible Spreadable Ginger Scrub: The Ginger Scrub has essential oils in it so it makes my hands and feet super soft in the shower.  I use it in the kitchen as well.
      • Dr. Weil's Mega-Bright Serum: The Mega-Bright does really help to correct overall discoloration and uneven skin tones.
      • Checks & Balances Face wash: Checks & Balances is just a great lather-y facewash for normal skin types
    Skincare by Origins
    What are some of the things in your make-up bag that are tried and true and you can't live without? 
    • Benefit Cosmetics:
      • They're Real Mascara: Makes eyelashes a mile long.
      • Gimme Brow: I have missing patches of hair in my eyebrows and this makes them look more even (and slightly filled in) when applied lightly.
      • High Brow Glow: It makes me look dewy and like sunshine when I apply it under my brow.
      • Lolli-Tint & Sun Beam Lip & Cheek Stains. I'd always hated blush until I found these! They stay on for a long time and can go as dark or light as you want. They also do double time on the lips and cheeks. Lolli is candy-pink and Sun-Beam is like a bronzer. Both are amazing.
      • Posie Balm Lip Gloss: It tints your lips pink and has essential oils. How can you pass that up?
    Benefit Posie Balm
      • MAC 
        • Select Cover-Up Concealer NW35: I don't use foundation for basic life and work events. Just tinted moisturizer and this concealer to cover up dark undereye circles and dark spots. It's amazing.
        • Oh Baby Lip Gloss: I want to die wearing this. Makes me look sexy even when I have on no make-up. It's a little thick so I put on a lip moisturizer first to even it out.
      What are some of the new things you've picked up lately that you're obsessed with?  
      • Benefit Cosmetics Moisture Prep Toning Lotion: You put this on before you put on most products to help absorption. This changed my LIFE. Other toning products would dry my skin out (because they contain alcohol), but this does the opposite. Also I have rosacia under my nose during allergy season and this immediately reduces the irritation and takes the red away because of the rosewater in it. 
      • Benefit Cosmetics Ooh La Lift: You dab it under your eye to make you glisten a little and look more awake. It works.

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