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How To Have Fuller, Plumper Lips Instantly

Have you ever wanted to have a sexier pout without even thinking about injectables, semipermanent makeup or those "lip plumping" products that can cause your entire mouth area to feel numb????

I've got a super simple trick that I'm going to reveal to you, but first I want to explain a little bit about why the lip area can look so much older, so quickly.

Because the skin on the lips is very thin and holds little moisture, it tends to age very quickly.  When collagen, oil, and water diminish from the lips (which naturally happens as we age), they can shrink, wilt, and droop.  It's essential to replace those nutrients in order to plump up the lips and smooth them out.  Plus, the more full your lips are, the more support they provide for the surrounding skin, in turn minimizing lip lines and wrinkles.  Always use a hydrating lip product and preferably one that contains SPF.

So, if a trip to the plastic surgeon or tattoo artist isn't on your "To Do" list, then follow these simple steps for fuller, sexier lips.

First, outline the lips with your favorite lip liner.  Next, fill in the lips with the liner but DON'T fill in the center portion of the top and bottom lip.  This way, when you apply a colored lip product over the lips, the center area will always appear lighter than the rest of your lips.  The rules of color theory are at work here: light colors make things appear to pull forward; darker colors will make things appear to receed.  Lastly, apply a lip gloss or lipstick that has some shimmer and shine to it- products with light reflective properties instantly add the illusion of more volume to the lips. 

There you have it!  A pout worth puckering about without the cost and pain of needles or the feeling of numb lips.  Mmmmwaaah!

Question: Have you ever tried an over-the-counter lip-plumping product?  If so, what were your results?

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Wordless Wednesday: Kid Collections

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PRIIA Cosmetics Approved For PETA's Caring Consumer Program!

I am so excited to share this news with you!  Last week, PRIIA Cosmetics was approved to be a part of PETA's Caring Consumer program.  We are also an official licensee for their CRUELTY FREE logo.

As the president of PRIIA Cosmetics, I have taken an oath and signed a statement of assurance that my company DOES NOT test its products on animals nor do we purchase raw materials from companies who test on animals.

The Caring Consumer program enables consumers to easily find and search companies and charities that do and do not test their products on animals.  We're proud to be a part of the group who DOES NOT perform animal testing.

This is just one more reason that when PRIIA Cosmetics launches in March, you can feel comfortable shopping with us. 

QUESTION: Are you more likely to shop with an online cosmetics retailer who displays a cruelty-free logo?  Please leave your answer below.  Thank you!

“The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans anymore than black people were made for whites or women created for men.”          –Alice Walker

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PRIIA's 2nd Photo Shoot Fun!

Normally, I send out a blog post on Fridays.  However, I had no time yesterday morning because I was having waaaaaay too much with the 2nd round of product photos being shot for my line, PRIIA Cosmetics.

My photographer, Ryan O.,  is an AMAZING guy who has an incredible "eye" for capturing the most beautiful details of my products.  Plus, he's awesome to work with and a boat load of fun to boot!  I highly recommend him for any photography or graphic design services you may be in need of.

Friday's shoot included photographing mineral foundations, mineral satin shadows, concealers, brow creams, cosmetic bags, and of course, my entire natural skin care line.

I wanted to share with you some pictures I took of Ryan "doin' his thang".  I had a blast photographing the photographer!

  Here's the mess we made with props!

I will admit, Ryan and I enjoyed some of this delicious fruit when we were done shooting.

Here's Ryan prepping for styling a skin care shot. 

In a past life, he was a bartender, so he can wedge a lemon or lime like nobody's business!

 

 

Lastly, here's Ryan caputuring the shot...

I can't share the final skin care picture yet, but let me tell you...the products look good enough to eat!

Yesterday's fun is just another reason why I LOVE being an Indie Business owner.  Work really never seems like "work" in the traditional sense.  Yes, the days can be long and I'm dog-tired a lot of the time, but the rewards of working for myself FAR outweigh any dark under eye circles that I may have.  Besides, that's what I make my under eye concealer for!

Have a beautiful weekend!

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Wordless Wednesday: Eyes Wide Open

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Does Sugar Cause Acne?

A simple adjustment in your diet may help reduce the occurrence of acne flareups; especially before a big event like a wedding.

Sugar itself DOES NOT cause acne but what it does do is cause an increased insulin response in the body which sets off a whole chain of events to occur.  With a large spike of insulin, hormone production goes into overdrive which leads to greater productivity in the sebaceous glands.  This causes more sebum (facial oil) to be produced thus giving the P.Acnes bacteria more food to grow and multiply rapidly in the pores.  More bacteria colonies means a good chance of getting a few blemishes.

Your best bet?  Take it easy with refined sugar.  If you've got a big event coming up, stop eating refined sugar about one month prior to the event.  Overall, maintaining better habits like getting more rest and eating a more-balanced diet leads to healthier skin.

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Your Top 2 Favorite Makeup Items

It's 1:15 am right now. I'm feeling a bit 'punchy' and wanting to stir up the proverbial pot, so to speak.

I'm going to put out an ALL IMPORTANT question to you...

IF YOU HAD TO THROW OUT ALL BUT 2 OF THE ITEMS IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG (Oh say it isn't so!), WHAT WOULD THEY BE???

Here's the two items I would keep without a doubt: Mineral Foundation & Lip Gloss. I couldn't live without these items (well I could but wouldn't want to) because my PRIIA Essential Cover Loose Mineral Foundation conditions my skin and gives it a flawless airbrushed appearance.  I feel totally naked without it!  My lip gloss (PRIIA of course), keeps my pout from dryin' out!  That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

So, what about you?  What are the 2 makeup items you could never live without and why?  Please leave your answer below.  Thanks!

This should be interesting...=-)

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Wordless Wednesday: Proud As a ...

 

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The Power of Acai Berry Extract

A potent little berry hailing from the tropical regions of Central and South America is being termed as today's hottest SUPERFOOD.  It called the ACAI BERRY.

What makes acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berry a superfood?  Well, researchers have analyzed its nutritional profile and it's simply off the charts.  The acai berry is literally loaded with antioxidants, Vitamin C, key amino acids and many other beneficial nutrients.  Not only does this mean internal benefits for the body, but it also has amazing skin care properties as well. 

The acai berry (when ripe) looks like a blueberry but tastes more like a blend of berries and chocolate...YUMMO!  It contains 10x's the amount of antioxidants of red grapes and up to 30x's the amount of anthocyanins (antioxidant flavonoids that protect the body systems) of red wine grapes.  A study published in 2006 found that the "antioxidants in acai are able to enter human cells in a fully functional form and to perform an oxygen quenching function at very low doses."  Quenching oxygen is extremely important within skin care because it prevents free radical damage- a key component to cellular damage and fine lines/wrinkles.

All of the nutritional components of the acai berry make it an integral part of a daily skin care regimine.  You'll be excited to know that PRIIA Cosmetics will be offering a facial masque that contains all the goodness of the acai berry.  Our Enzyme & Acai Berry Revitalizing Masque will help remove dead skin cells while imparting vital nutrients into the skin.  It's perfect for all skin types, even those with acne, because it provides powerful and nourishing skin-balancing properties.  Be on the lookout for this amazing product when PRIIA Cosmetics debuts in March.

Question: Do you currently use any products (internal or external) that contain acai berry extract?  If so, what has your experience been so far?  Please leave a comment below.  Thank you!

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Beauty Quick Tip: Less Painful Waxing

The removal of superfluous hair from the body is an art that's been around for centuries.  However, one thing that hasn't really improved with the process is the pain factor...until now.

When I have new client call for a waxing appointment, there's a few questions that I ask BEFORE I will even set the appointment with them.  I ask about the medications they may be taking, allergies, topical products they're using and any recent cosmetic procedures/treatments they may have had.  Once I 'clear' them for an appointment with me, I ask them where they are in their menstrual cycle.  I usually here a slight pause on the other end of the phone followed by, 'Why do you need to know that??"  My answer usually gets a big, "Wow! I didn't know that!"

Waxing will be more painful the week before and during your menstrual cycle.  Why?  Because your hormones are elevated causing more sensitivity to just about everything, including pain. Try to schedule your waxing appointments right after your menstrual cycle and most likely you won't feel as sensitive.

If your medical history allows, consider taking either Tylenol or ibuprofen about 30 minutes PRIOR to your waxing appointment to also help alleviate the "ouchies".

Here's to happy (and hopefully less painful) hair removal!

Let me know how this works out for you!

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