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Just SPF Isn’t Enough! The Sun is your skin's worst enemy!   You really need to take the Sun serious.  The Sun has the power damage your skin and cause cancer.  So protect yourself  everyday not just on National Sunscreen Day (May 27th). Now when it comes to your complexion the environment also has to be considered.  The wind and cold will dry your skin out.  Particles in the air can clog your pores.  Pollutants interferes with the process for rebuilding skin cells. Extreme temperature changes can cause an imbalance in the skin.   This why SPF isn't enough.  So since not going outside is not an option, what can you do to protect your skin and keep it young looking.  Doctors and skin advisors will tell you that you need to do two key things, protect and repair.   I know your are on the edge of your chair wondering  how you can protect and repair.  Well for starters wearing a hat will help when out in the sun.  You also need to build a solid defense

5 Makeup Trends for Halloween Whether you’ve had your Halloween costume ready since August or you simply want a boo-tiful look to help you get into the spirit while passing out candy, you’ll love these easy makeup  tricks and treats. Vampy lips and nails A quick swipe of a dark burgundy  lipstick  is all you need to rock your inner vamp.  Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick  in Superb Wine has mega-staying power so it won’t pull a disappearing act. To maximize intensity for the most dramatic effect, apply the color straight from the tube, blot with a tissue, and apply a second coat. For your nails use a coat of  Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel  in Midnight Plum on top of a coat of Licorice gives you the perfect dark hue. Witches’ brew nails You’ll have all the magic you need at your fingertips with a hocus pocus-inspired mani. Paint nails with two coats of   Gel Finish 7-in-1 Nail Enamel in Envy then highlight just the tips with Glimmer for a two-tone mani that

The Best Fragrance for Every Occasion Im not a fashion queen but I do understand that you should dress for the occasion. No sweats on date night, no evening gown for a lunch date.  So it only stands to reason that there is a fragrance for every occasion.  So I put together a few examples of what scents work with some common scenarios.   Date Night Is it your first date with the hot new guy?  Is it date night with your husband? You have to lit you need a dress that keeps their attention,  a great lipstick, and a scent that is ultra feminine and super sexy.  This scent has to be captivating, a sultry touch of a woodsy spice, and a few floral notes My pick: Avon Femme :    opens with sweet florals of jasmine petals and magnolia. Rich  amberwoods round out the fragrance, turning it into a sexy scent he won’t be able to resist! Dinner with Mom When having dinner with mom a scent that radiates  LOVE  needs to light up the room.   start with a bouquet of roman

OUR NEW MASCARA HAS BOTANICAL LOVE AT FIRST LASH I waited until I was in my forties to level up my look.  Make-up is a major part of my leveling up.  Mascara is so important to my routine.  It makes you look alert and ready to go.  It also puts the finishing touch on any look.  Mascara will also stand alone because it will make you appear put together.  There are some days when I need all the help I can get.  There are so many different choices when it comes to mascaras.  Finding one that you love is not easy.   CLICK HERE TO FEEL THE LOVE! Well LOVE AT  FIRST LASH is now my go to product.   The heart shape fibers is what set this mascara apart.  This mascara helps to visibly give your lashes length and volume.   The heart shape fiber is the latest technology, an innovation.  These heart shaped fiber are hollow and light weight.  It will not weigh down your lashes.   Avon's love complex nourishes and hydrates your lashes, instead of adding weight like tradit

Changing Seasons Changing Skin The temperature fluctuation between seasons make it difficult to keep your skin looking and feeling moisturized. The moisture in the air changes drastically. You skin takes the hit at this time.   During this time what you choose to put on your skin is so important.  It's really important that you keep your skin hydrated.  You should chose skin care products that contain hyaluronic  acid.  This acid naturally occurs in your skin, but over time it is loss.  This hydrator holds  3 times its weight in water.  This will refresh your skin, helping it to stay moisturized. Your skincare routine must include moisturizer Avon has a cutting edge product with micro-bubbles. These bubbles delivers the anti-oxidant from raspberries to your skin.  The antioxidant protects your skin from environmental stressors, which aids your skin in retaining moisture. This along with the hyaluronic acid means hydrated skin.  After cleansing your

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What I have found to be true is that women feel good about their skin while still in their 30s.  Around the age of 40 self doubt begins to find it way in.  Most women feel they are at their best skin condition in their 20s.  Even though their is that concern at 40 by the time women hit the age 50 they embrace the notion of beauty at any age. Fine Lines are the #1 concern 30 and 40 year old both agree that fine lines are their biggest worry.  The key to addressing this concern for 30 and 40 year olds is prevention.  Antioxidants have to a major part of a regimen used for prevention.  The the skin cells must be protected from damage done by free radicals.Antioxidants are key to the process.  Our bodies produce some antioxidants but we primarily gain this from external sources.  A diet of  fruits, vegetables, and grains along with topical antioxidants like vitamin C. These sources  have a proven track record of protecting your skin cells. A good antioxidant serum that I recommend