How to talk to the man in your life.

How to talk to the man in your life that cosmetics are for him also.

Meet Chris, he is one of my beautiful sons.

FEMALES MOVE OVER!! IT’S CALLED MAN MAKE-UP!! OH HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED. NEVER DID I THINK THAT I WOULD BE HEARING, “MOM, WOULD IT BE OKAY IF I USED YOUR FOUNDATION? NOT FROM MY SON.

LEAVE THE ROBE AND ROLLERS BEHIND!!!
Did you ever notice how beautiful men are today? Thing are so different from when I was growing up. I grew up in the 70’s. Hip huggers,hippies,and a product that you could spray in your hair to make it not look dirty. I think it was could ssssssp,something like that. Thinking back, we women took care of ourselves, but not like we do today. If that’s not enough to think about, how about what men did to take care of themselves? Not much, brilcream and V05 was the extend of their primping. Boy, I’m aging myself. For those of you who have never heard of these products, ask your dad he’ll remember. Thanks to modern technology hair products are much better now. There was a time when convincing a man to wear hair products was a challenge. Now most men can’t live without them. Men in today’s society are really into how they look and looking good means feeling good. I think this is a good thing.
For years we females have gone the distance to look our best for our men, some of us to extremes.
Today I am hearing the words METRO SEXUAL. This is the new class of men of the millennium. I like it. But for some of us,the biker boys are where it’s at and that’s okay too. So for those of us who want our men to take advantage of what’s available to help enhance their appearance, we have to do one major thing, CHANGE OUR ATTITUDES!!!!

SIGMUND FREUD
How do we change our attitudes so that our men can be comfortable with cosmetics?
We just need to be more encouraging! We need to share some of our knowledge, and if you can’t, help him find a specialist who will assist him and lead him in the right direction.
Some of our manly men have this set idea that cosmetics are for gay men and if you wear them you must be gay. So not true!! Two words I use with my husband, (not what your thinking) they are “BRAD PITT”. Brad is beautiful, but guess what? He wears cosmetics. It’s just been recently that my husband has started wearing great smelling deodorant and cologne. He realized that even though he doesn’t like that stuff, I do!! Since he has been wearing it for me he’s been much happier. Anyway, it’s going to take some of your female sensitivity to help the man in your life do things for himself that will make you happy and him also. Men are usually leaders and not followers, but with gentle coaxing he will never know that he is being lead in another direction. Is this deceptive? No. It’s just a little reverse psychology that works well for us all.

FOOT BATH
How many times, as woman,do you look at another woman and have said “oh I wished I looked like her”. You can’t tell me that men are not envious of other good looking men. They just would never admit to it. Women wear green very well. (GREEN WITH ENVY)
A woman will see another woman and likes what she is wearing,or likes how she has her makeup done and we go home and try to copy it.
Can’t men do the same thing?
That’s where we can help.
Let him know gently that today’s man is are doing more things to enhance there looks. Use the word enhance and it will come off as if you like what he has, but it can only get better. Remember men are sensitive they just keep it hidden.
Men are getting manicures, pedicures, and yes even facials. Isn’t that great!!
Men have seen what we go through to be beautiful. Men see now that it’s not because we want to use all this stuff (as they say stuff)but they see that we need it. It helps hide and correct our imperfections.
The men need it too!!
Here’s something to try. When your putting a facial mask on instead of doing it alone have him do it with you. Both of you can look funny and feel better together.
Pamper him with his first manicure. Tell him how great his feet will feel with a pedicure especially after his long hard day of work.
Encourage Encourage Encourage.

PUT YOUR BEST FACE FOREWARD!!
So can your man be METRO SEXUAL? Yes, remember metro sexual is not a sexual identity or sexual preference. It is just this: a man who is meticulous about his appearance, fashion and is very well groomed.
So I say this, MEN PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD!!

INNOVATIONS COSMETICS MINERAL SHEER TINT AND CONCEALER This is the metro age.
There are more men than not who are fashionable,use teeth whiteners and style their hair. And yes, the big one wear make-up. I hate to say it, but it is true, that even men deep down are just as insecure about their looks as women. So here is how we can help them out.
Start them out with a concealer and foundation.
Let them know how not only will it smooth their complexion and hide imperfections, but also protect them from the raging environment.
ENCOURAGE ENCOURAGE ENCOURAGE! Tell them how awesome (not pretty)they look. People will notice a difference, but they will never no the secret.

• INNOVATIONS COSMETICS MINERAL SHEER TINT IS VERY LIGHT AND WILL NOT MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR WEARING FOUNDATION.

How to make your lips look MARVELOUS DARLING!

How to make your lips look MARVELOUS DARLING!

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HOW TO USE LIP COLOR,LIP GLOSS, AND LIP LINER FOR SENSATIONAL LOOKING LIPS.

Things You’ll Need:

• FOUNDATION
• LIP COLOR
• LIP LINER
• LIP GLOSS
• PRESSED POWDER
• BLUSH BRUSH

TWO SETS OF FAMOUS LIPS
WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT LIPS, WHAT IS THE FIRST IMAGE THAT COMES TO YOUR MIND?
I HAVE TWO, LUCILLE BALL AND MICK JAGGER.
LUCY COULD MAKE SO MANY FACIAL EXPRESSIONS INVOLVING HER LIPS AND MICK JAGGER IS KNOWN FOR HIS LIPS BECAUSE OF HIS FACIAL EXPRESSIONS.
THERE ARE MANY COSMETIC TRICKS THAT CAN MAKE YOU LIPS FAMOUS TOO.

CLEOPATRA AND HER LIP COLOR
I think a little background on lipstick and lip color will amaze you in how far technology has brought us.
Women have been wearing lip color for over 5000 years. One way they colored their lips was to crush semi-precious jewels and put them on their lips.

Cleopatra had her lip color made from crushed carmine beetles which gave a deep red pigment.
Lipsticks with shimmering effects were made with a substance found in fish scales called pearlescence.

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1st and WOMEN OF WWII
In the 16Th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1 lip color became popular. She made piercing black lips and yellow faces a fashion statement.
During WWII women began to “put their faces on” lip color grew even more popular due to the movie industry.

DIFFERENT FORMS OF LIP COLOR
Now that you have a little history on lip color, let me bring you back to the now. There are many forms of lip colors on the market today. There is even permanent lip color by tattoo. For some that might be an extreme measure but for others not. For me I couldn’t imagine not being able to change the color of my lips when I wanted to, so tattooing is not an option for me.
What types of lip color is available for us today?
Lipstick, Lip gloss, Lip liner.

LIPSTICK-a cosmetic product containing pigment,oils,waxes and emollients that applies color and texture to lips.

LIP LINER- a cosmetic product intended to fill uneven areas on the outer edges before or after applying lipstick. Lip liners are usually in pencil form.

LIP GLOSS- a cosmetic product used primarily to give lips a shiny touch and sometimes subtle color. It is usually in a liquid form or a soft solid but do not confuse it with lip balm. Lip gloss can be clear, translucent, and come in a variety of shades including frosted, glitter or metallic.

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There are so many choices of lipsticks with many different purposes.

MATTE LIPSTICK- Also known as long-wearing. These lip colors have an ingredient in them called kaolin which is a derived from kaolinite. Kaolinite is a mineral with a chemical composition. Using kaolin in lip colors cause the staying power of the color. This mineral tends to be drying to the lips.

SHEER LIPSTICKS- These lip colors tend to have a low pigment concentration and are transparent. They are more moisturizing but wear off fairly fast.

CREAM OR MOISTURIZING LIPSTICKS- These lip colors contain conditioning agents such as Shea butter. Shea nut butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory-colored natural fat extracted from fruit of the Shea tree by crushing and boiling it. Shea butter is widely used in cosmetics as an emollient or moisturizer. It is also a anti-inflammatory agent.
Because of the moisturizers in these lip colors, they wear off easily, but are great if you have dry lips.

STAINING LIP COLORS- Lip stains have a high staying power, depending on the amount of stain in them. Using staining lip colors on dry or peeling lips will give an uneven lip color. Use a lip gloss over the stain to give the lips a moisturizing look.

GLOSS AND HIGH GLOSS- These gloss reflect a lot of light which in turn will give your lips a fuller look. They can be worn alone or over a lip color.

MINERAL SHEER TINT

APPLYING YOUR LIP COLOR:
1. APPLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF FOUNDATION TO YOUR LIPS THIS WILL SOFTEN AND SMOOTH THEM. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO FILL IN ANY LINES AND ALLOW THE LIP COLOR TO STAY ON LONGER

LIP LINER PENCIL
2. SELECT A LIP LINER THAT IS EITHER NEUTRAL OR IN THE SAME COLOR FAMILY AS YOU CHOICE OF LIP COLOR. LIP LINER IS APPLIED USUALLY BEFORE THE LIP COLOR. A LIP LINER IS USED TO DEFINE YOUR NATURAL LIP LINE. A DARKER SHADE OF LINER IS REALLY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE FACT THAT IF YOUR LIP COLOR DOES FADE, ALL YOU WILL SEE IS YOUR LIP LINER COLOR THAT OUTLINES YOUR LIPS.

3. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR LIP PENCIL IS NICELY SHARPENED. A DULL PENCIL WILL NOT PERFORM VERY WELL AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY LINE THE NATURAL LIP LINE. AFTER YOU SHARPEN THE PENCIL YOU SHOULD TO THE TIP AND WIPE IT ON A TISSUE, JUST TO LESSEN THE POINT.

CENTER OF UPPER LIP TO CORNER
4. YOU ARE GOING TO STRETCH THE LIPS WITH YOU INDEX FINGER AND YOUR MIDDLE FINGER. BY DOING THIS IT HELPS TO SMOOTH THE LIP TISSUE AND ALLOWS FOR YOU TO SEE THE NATURAL LINE OF YOUR LIPS. STARTING AT THE CENTER OF THE UPPER LIP,YOU WILL BEGIN TO GENTLY SLIDE THE PENCIL ON THE OUTLINE AT THE MIDDLE AND MOVE TO THE OUTER CORNER. IT HELPS IF YOU MOVE IS OPEN A LITTLE WHILE WORKING ON THE UPPER LIP.

5. REPEAT OTHER SIDE OF UPPER LIP.STARTING
AT THE CENTER OF THE UPPER LIP,YOU WILL BEGIN TO GENTLY SLIDE THE PENCIL ON THE OUTLINE AT THE MIDDLE AND MOVE TO THE OUTER CORNER.

LINED LIPS
6. BOTTOM LIP LINER IS APPLIED FROM ONE CORNER TO OTHER. LEAVING JUST A LITTLE AREA AWAY FROM INSIDE CORNER.

7. THE TOP AND BOTTOM LINES OF THE LIPS SHOULD NOT MEET.
IF YOU HAVE LINED THE LIPS AND THE LINE ITSELF IS TO THICK OR TWO WIDE YOU CAN BLEND IT WITH A LIP BRUSH TO MAKE CORRECTIONS.
YOU MAY ALSO BLOT WITH A TISSUE.

LIP BRUSH AND LIPSTICK
8. APPLYING THE LIP COLOR.
MOST LIPSTICKS OR LIP COLOR COMES IN THE TUBE FORM. INSTEAD OF DIRECTLY APPLYING THE LIP COLOR FROM THE TUBE, I RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A LIP BRUSH. USING THE LIP BRUSH WILL AVOID YOU SMEARING THE LIP LINER. TAKE YOUR LIP BRUSH AND FILL IT WITH YOUR LIP COLOR BY RUNNING IT OVER THE LIP COLOR.

APPLYING LIP COLOR TO UPPER LIP WITH LIP BRUSH
9. STARTING AT THE CENTER OF THE TOP LIP, GENTLY GLIDE THE LIP BRUSH TO THE CORNER OF THE UPPER LIP WORKING THE LIP COLOR ONT0 THE LIP.
REPEAT TO THE OTHER SIDE.
FOR MORE INTENSE OR HEAVIER APPLICATION OF LIP COLOR YOU CAN APPLY MORE LIP COLOR IN THE SAME MANNER AS BEFORE.

APPLYING LIP COLOR TO LOWER LIP WITH LIP BRUSH
10. USING THE SAME METHOD AS FOR THE TOP LIP, FILL THE LIP BRUSH WITH YOUR LIP COLOR AND STARTING AT MIDDLE OF LOWER LIP BEGIN TO FILL IN THE LIP WITH THE LIP COLOR. MOVING FROM MIDDLE TO ONE CORNER AND THAN TO THE OTHER SIDE.
FOR MORE INTENSE OR HEAVIER APPLICATION OF LIP COLOR YOU CAN APPLY MORE LIP COLOR IN THE SAME MANNER AS BEFORE.

BLOTTING WITH A TISSUE
11. TO BLEND LIP COLOR TOGETHER, GENTLY ROLL YOUR LIPS.
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE TO MUCH LIP COLOR ON THAN YOU CAN BLOT THE EXCESS OF WITH A TISSUE.

OIL CONTROL PRESSED POWDER
12. LAST THING YOU NEED TO DO, BUT VERY IMPORTANT. YOU WANT TO SET THE LIP LINER AND LIP COLOR.
USING A BLUSH BRUSH AND PRESSED POWDER WILL HELP YOU DO THIS.
TAKING YOU BLUSH BRUSH YOU WANT TO FILL JUST THE TIPS OF IT WITH YOUR PRESSED FACE POWDER.
GENTLY PLACE A TISSUE OVER YOUR LIPS, TAKE YOUR BLUSH BRUSH AND GENTLY DAB YOUR LIPS WITH THE END OF THE BRUSH. THE POWDER WILL GO THROUGH THE TISSUE BUT IT WILL NOT DRY OUT YOUR LIP COLOR.

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13. APPLYING A LIP GLOSS.
YOUR SELECTION OF LIP GLOSS WITH BE DECIDED BY WHAT AFFECT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE. FROSTED,METALLIC OR JUST A PLAIN SHINE.
WHAT EVER TYPE YOU CHOOSE, APPLYING IT MUST BE WITH A GENTLE SWIPE SO NOT TO MOVE LIP COLOR OFF LIP OR TO BLEND LIP LINER AND LIP COLOR TOGETHER.
NOW YOUR LIPS LOOK MARVELOUS DARLING!!!!

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• ALWAYS START WITH CLEAN COSMETIC BRUSHES
• ALWAYS STAY IN THE SAME COLOR FAMILY FOR YOUR LIP AS YOUR BLUSH
• TRY NOT TO LICK YOUR LIPS AFTER APPLYING LIP COLOR

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