One is not enough!

I don't believe in having just one of something when it comes to beauty products! I am about to share with you some of my beauty secrets...

Eyelash Curlers:
I use two. Why? I use one to curl, my favorite is by Laura Mercier. I also use a junkie metal one, not to curl with, to use for setting mascara. I hold it up to the lashes while they are drying to hold the curl, I do not put the lashes in the curler I just hold it up to them. That's one of my favorite lash tricks.
Mascara:
There is not ONE mascara that does everything! They try but, do not succeed. I have a defining mascara and a thickening mascara. I will use the defining one first, then use the thickening one. Let the first coat dry before layering. My favorite mascaras right now are (changes often): Bad Gal Mascara from Benefit, first coat, then I layer on top the new Lancome Hypnose Baby Lashes. Between each layer I use the metal curler to set.
Bronzer:
There are many different variations in colors with bronzers. I use three different tones to create that bronzed look. First bronzer I use is to create depth in color and warm the face. I love the Laura Mercier Warm Bronze Mineral for this. Remember, bronzer is only to be used for facial contouring not the entire face. See my bronzer post for where to put the bronzers. Next, I use a warmer darker tone just under my cheek bone to give it more depth and cut out the cheek bone. I like Lorac's Tantilizer for this step. Last, I use a highlighting bronzer. This is lighter in pigment and mostly brings light to the top of the cheek bones. I love Napoleon Perdis's Bronze Patrol for this step.
Blush:
I just like to mix colors to get the perfect peachy pink cheeks.
Check out: Laura Mercier's Lush Nectarine with blush duo #2 from Napoleon Perdis. And cheek color ONLY goes on the apples of the cheeks.
Brow products:
I fill in with a pencil and brush brow powder over them to set and soften.
I love Laura Mercier's brow products.Brows really shape the face and lift the eyes, this step is essential.

Where to find these goodies:
I think you should support your favorite makeup counter girls so, here is the information to some of the best!

Laura Mercier @ Von Maur Lincoln, NE
Call Katie 402-420-9100
You get a real person, free shipping and they have an interest free charge card!
Napoleon Perdis @ Von Maur Omaha, Ne or Lincoln, Ne
Call Brooke or Stasa 402-390-0381 or 402-420-9100
They can help you and again, free shipping!
Lorac @ Sephora
www.sephora.com
Lancome @ Von Maur Omaha, NE
Call Marlita 402-390-0381
Again, free shipping, interest free charge card!



Now, I know you will be wondering how I get all this done and get kids ready and out the door. My next blog will explain!