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08/29/11 Beauty Tips

Blushing Beauties



Blushing Beauties Blush can brighten up your face, aid in contouring, and emphasize bone structure.
To apply blush for these tips from the Barbizon pros:

1. Lightly sweep your blush brush over blush compact. Shake excess from brush.
2. Lightly brush color onto cheekbones, working diagonally, and blend well. If more blush is desired, adding a second layer of color is better than coming on strong all at once.
3.…

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08/07/11 Beauty Tips

You Can Stop Biting Your Nails



You Can Stop Biting Your Nails Quitting is not impossible!
First you must ask yourself WHY you bite your nails. Do you bite out of nervousness – a big date, test at school, etc? Do you bite out of boredom – have nothing else to do with your hands? Find something! Is it just an older habit and too difficult to break? Believe it or not, a whopping 40% of…

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08/05/11 Beauty Tips

How to Apply Barbizon Powder



How to Apply Barbizon Powder Barbizon powder is an unscented translucent, loose powder that does not alter foundation color.

This is the type professionals prefer to set makeup and help prevent oil buildup. Blot excess foundation with tissue before applying powder.

  • Use your powder brush as your applicator.

  • Dip the brush into powder, shake off excess, and brush powder lightly over one area at a time, stroking up and down to blend powder into foundation.…

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    07/19/11 Beauty Tips

    10 Reasons You’re Having a Bad Hair Day



    10 Reasons You’re Having a Bad Hair Day 10 Reasons You're Having a Bad Hair Day
    1. HUMIDITY: Blame the weather. Humidity enters hair, especially curly hair and changes the curl pattern. This leaves hair frizzy and full of flyaways. After shampooing, apply a leave-in conditioner, and don't rinse it out.
    2. CHLORINE: Too much chlorine can make hair feel like straw. Be sure to rinse hair with fresh water as soon as possible after…

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    07/10/11 Beauty Tips

    Get More Mileage Out of a Lip Glossy Shine



    Get More Mileage Out of a Lip Glossy Shine Whether you're six or 60, lip gloss is a beauty staple.
    Because it is short-lived, we leave stashes of gloss in our purses, backpacks, desks, lockers, and cars. The problem is that lip gloss sticks really well to almost everything but lips. Here are some tips for extending your shine:

    EXFOLIATE FIRST: Use a face brush, wash cloth or gentle exfoliating scrub to keep lips smooth. Follow up…

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