Thursday, April 22, 2010

Just A Random Beauty Though...

I'm constantly exposed to a large variety of beauty products. My full time job as a Beauty Advisor at a national retail store exposes me to a lot of economy brand proucts. By economy brand, I mean brands such as L'Oreal, Neutrogena, Revlon, etc. I also work with premium French brands such as La Roche Posay, Vichy, and Lierac. Other brands in the premium category include Clinique, Estee Lauder, and Lancome. In my personal venture as an Independent Consultant with Arbonne International, I am exposed to products in the ultra premium product category.

While at work today, I began thinkin to myself...

In the past, I've used economy products. Personally, I would find that these products would work for a little while, but the results that I would see were not consistent. I'm very oily and prone to acne, and when using economy brands, my skin would be great one minute and then break out again. My mom is always shopping for something, and she would order Philosophy's Microdelivery Peel, as well as other Philosophy products. This is when I began to notice the difference in my skin when using premium skin care products versus economy brands. The texture of my skin began to change. Instead of excessive oil and pimples, my skin began to look clear and smooth. At one point, I had landed a Consultant position at the Clinique Counter in Manhattan. When I began to use their 3-Step skin care system and cosmetics from this brand, I began to notice a huge difference in how my skin looked. The oil in my skin was controlled, but I wasn't using a bunch of products with salicylic acid that were creating reverse effects on my skin (too much salicylic acid will absorb the oil in your skin, and eventually trick your sebaceous glands into producing MORE oil...leading to MORE breakouts. The result is NOT cute). I also noticed that when I used better quality cosmetics on my face, the results were much nicer as well. The makeup wore better. The eye shadows had stronger pigment and did not look chalky or wear off during the day, as some economy brands do.

For the past few months, I've been using ultra premium Swiss skin care products from Arbonne. And let me tell you, I've noticed a major difference in my skin. Now, I'm not being biased because I'm and Independent Consultant. I'm being honest because I've worked closely with a number of different brands, and I've also used a million different products. I have not had a problem with lots of oil or major breakouts since I've started using these higher quality products. When I wear makeup, I find that it looks and feels incredibly natural on my skin. In fact, the ingredients in the cosmetics actually benefit my skin rather than clog my pores and increase breakouts. I think I'm just finding that products that are better quality, and made with better ingredients are just better for me.

So, my though at work today was what do most women prefer? Do most women look for a great price on their skin care and cosmetics? Or, are consumers more partial to the quality of their beauty products?

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Did You Know...??


Did you know that 90% of visible aging is caused by external factors? The main cause of skin aging is not time or family genes, but it is actually from the sun's UV rays.

So what does this mean to you??

Well, this means that you are able to PREVENT 90% of the aging that will happen to your skin simply by using sunscreen!

Do you use sunscreen on a daily basis?

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Arbonne Eye Liners


Its been a while since I've written anything...I kind of consider myself like singer Sade. She only records and releases songs when she has something to say. I guess that's how I am with my writing...I can't post if I don't have something to say! So, after two months, I've finally got something to rave about!

I'm definitely a skin care and makeup junkie. I've been playing with makeup since I was about 5 years old. I remember it like yesterday...my first makeup set was Tinkerbelle. The face powder was 12 shades too light, the lipstick was HOT pink, and everything felt like chalk and wax! But, I loved it and wore it every day. My experimentation with cosmetics and skin care started years before I knew I'd ever be trying to build a career in this industry, and I'm always looking for THAT product that just WORKS.

With that said, let me tell you about Arbonne Eye Liner. Back in March, 2010, Arbonne reformulated their cosmetics line, so you know I had to get my hands on some of the new products. I purchased Arbonne's new eyeliner in Cocoa and Plum, and I'm in love with them.

First, the colors are beautiful. They come out with deep, rich, natural looking pigments. The colors are very distinct, and true to tone, but they aren't "wild" colors. They add just enough POP without looking too "made up".

The eye liners are retractable (which is always a plus for me because I do NOT want to be carrying around a bulky sharpener. I carry more than enough unneccesary items with me!) But the great thing is that the eye liner actually does come with a sharpener built into the bottom for those indivduals who are looking for an even finer application. Creative, huh? I thought so too.

Applying Arbonne Eye Liner is quick, easy, and incredibly smooth. These liners are almost effortless. The eye area is the most delicate part of the face, and there is no pulling or tugging on your eyelid as you try to line your eyes with Arbonne Eye Liners. There is no more lighting the tip of your liner with a cigarette lighter to make application smoother, either. They glide right on. The creamy texture allows for a smooth, flawless application!

Lastly, once the eye liner is on, it stays on! Since I've started using these liners, I've never had to check to make sure that my eye liner hasn't fallen on to my cheeks! Raccoon eyes are no loner a part of life! These liners STAY PUT!!

..And if all that isn't good enough for you, Arbonne Eye Liners are formulated mineral oil free, vegan friendly, use natural botanicals, and include Vitamins C and E which help to brighten and keep the eye area hydrated. So, not only do they work, but they work WELL, and are good for your eyes!! Can't get any better than that!

These liners are fabulous! They are available in six colors including Charcoal, Ebony, Cocoa, Olive, Toffee, and Plum. Arbonne products are sold only through Independent Consultants, so if you are interested in trying Arbonne's Eye Liners, or any of their other products, let me konw!

So, what are some of your favorite liners, and what do you like about them?