Harmful Cosmetic Ingredients

• Sodium Laurel Sulfate
• Phthalates:reproductive issues, may damage the heart, lungs, and liver
• Propylene Glycol:heart,kydine, liver damage
• Talc:lung disorders, cancer
• Formaldehyde(sometimes appears as DMDM hydantoin,diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate or quaternium-15): headaches, allergic reactions, breathing problems
• Parabens

Parabens

• studies have showed them to be linked to breast cancer
• potentially dangerous to skin
• it is recommended that everyone go through all cosmetic/ beauty products they have to check if they do have parabens
• when buying products make sure to check the ingredients

Avon Scenti Plum Twist

• perfume
• sweet smelling
• dark plum and red berry topped off with a praline drizzle
• shake it and spray
• definitely something I would buy again

Avon Foot Works Lavender Clay Mask

• leaves feet feeling soft, smooth, clean, and refreshed
• wait till the mask dries completely then rinse and dry
• inexpensive and effective
• right now it's only $1.50 in the outlet which is amazing
• http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=615&pdept_id=619&cat_type=C&pf_id=36676

Jelep Maven October Box

• a cute box with usually two incredible nail polishes and two signature gifts
• October box included: candy corn, nail glitter,quick dry polish drops, black crackle nail polish, and nail polish in the color Keira
• all the nail polishes are very pigmented
• each box is $19.99 per month but everything inside is worth twice that or more
• great way to try out the products and you can choose to order it only once or more
• the boxes allow you to get the best deal on Julep products and open the doors to a secret store online
• everything is packaged nicely with wrapping paper and confetti
• they are really fun to get in the mail, like a sweet little present to your self or a friend
• you can send your box to your friend whenever you want if you just sign in online
• Go to http://www.julep.com?r=23883702 to order

The Great Beauty Box

• beauty box delivered directly to your home with Great Beauty approved products
• you choose what category you would like your box to be in whether it be a mix, skincare,cosmetics, nails
• we choose custom products for you and send them
• all boxes will include at least 1 full sized item
• $13 per box shipped
• Discount of $3 for a box without shipping
• comment to order

Bellaboo Three Step Natural Skincare System

• 99% natural skincare system
• no harsh chemicals
• smells like candy or flowers
• leaves skin smooth and refreshed
• makes your skin so soft and clean after
• since it gets all the dirt from your skin, when you use toner you won't see any dirt on it unlike other cleansers which is fantastic
• if you get the set, you should also get the mask because it enhances the system and provides a deeper clean along with better results
• for oily/combination skin
• works on acne
• made in Australia

Julep Nail Polish

• High pigmentation
• Easy: it only takes one coat to get a strong color
• Gorgeous choices

The Five Minute Face

1. Tinted Moisturizer: hydrates, protects, and evens out your skin tone
2. Mascara:Defines the eyes; do two coats on the bottom and top of your lashes
3. Blush: Brush on just the apples of your face

• Tip:When applying tinted moisturizer use a foundation brush to get the best effect

Disappointing Facial Products

Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Pore Refining Scrub

When you can, it is great to buy natural products for your skin that aren't full of chemicals, alcohol, fragrance, etc. But this product I was deeply disappointed. First, it does nothing for acne at all, I used it and found no results whatsoever. Second, it leaves a residue on your face that makes you want to wash and scrub your face all over again.

Clearasil Daily Facial Scrub and Daily Facial Cleansing Pads

The facial scrub is gentle on the skin and won't cause over drying or anything but again it does not work at all for acne. If you have acne, don't even bother trying it. The Daily Cleansing Pads are supposed to work like a toner but they are too strong especially for sensitive skin. They leave the face red after and will causing over-drying to occur.

Benzoyl Peroxide Products

Most products that contain benzoyl peroxide will leave the skin with excessive drying, peeling, itching, and redness. People that have sensitive skin definitely should not use anything with it, and if you have normal or oily skin and do use it make sure to apply moisturizer a couple of times of day to prevent it's side effects. Also, for some people it may give you a rash or an allergic reaction.

Fast Acne Regimen

In the A.M.:

1. Cleanse
2. Moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer
3. Medicate: Girls with concealer and guys with clear acne medication

In the P.M.:

1. Cleanse
2. Exfoliate by gently pressing a facial scrub into your skin
3. Medicate by applying spot medication to blemishes

The Beauty Uses of Baking Soda

Baking Soda can be used for:

• brushing your teeth
• as a paste to dry a pimple overnight
• getting rid of bulid-up in hair created by styling products
• an exfoliant on the face

"Less is more"

Natural beauty is important when it comes to makeup. Always remind yourself to put a little bit, but enough to make your facial features pop. For example, when I do my makeup I try to make my eyes pop, they are big and dark brown.  I usually just put on mascara, but when I want to make my eyes appear darker and have a bit more of an edge, I wear eyeliner. Girls with darker eyes should wear dark blue or black eyeliner, it makes their eyes appear larger and fuller. Girls with blue or light green eyes should wear brown eyeliner or an eyeliner that matches their eyecolor because it makes their eye color more noticeable. My makeup friend is foundation, I recommend using MAC foundations or just all MAC products because I love the way it looks, and it's very good for your skin. When it comes to wearing eyeshadows, I think it's best to wear them when you aren't wearing eyeliner, unless you're going to a party. Always remember about your lips ladies...always put something nice on them to help them look appealing, I do not recommend chalky colors or anything pale looking, we have to let our lips look nice and pink or red. When it comes to blush, you should put a pinky looking color on the apples of your cheeks and put a bronzy color on your cheek bones, this look leaves a blushy yet tan complexion. Now, I know people have problems with acne like the bumps and marks, I think the risk of popping pimples is a risk to take, especially white heads (please be careful with your cheeks ladies!!!)...but it's important to wash your hands before doing it and put alcohol on them to help with bacteria and all of that yucky stuff. I also recommend using Neosporin for scars, and for acne itself, it's important to switch products so you can see a change in your skin. It's also very important to wash your face day and night to wash away all of the dirt and oil...and drink lots of water, eat fruits and veggies. If anyone has questions, please comment so I can help you guys out :).

Mary Kay's Velocity Facial Cleanser

• Oil-free
• Has little beads to exfoliate
• It is recommend to use the moisturizer with it, which is actually a great product since it is light weight and helps with oily skin
• If you don't use it with any moisturizer, it makes your skin dry which is pretty bad
• Unlike other products, it does leave little some dirt and dead skin after use which you can see on a cotton ball after you apply toner with it
• Contains parabens: beast cancer, fertility issues

Natural Fixes

Gentle Cooling Mask
-Used to reduce redness
Ingredients
-1/2 cucumber
-2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
-handful chopped mint
Instructions

• Peel and chop cucumber
• Mash cucumber aloe, and mint and smooth all over face
• Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse

Lemon Spot Treatment
-Used to heal acne by reducing swelling, tightening skin, and killing bacteria
Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of spain steel-cut oatmeal
• juice of 1/2 a lemon
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Cook oatmeal, let cool, stir in lemon juice and egg
• Dot mixture on acne and leave overnight
• Store leftovers in fridge for up to a week

How to Save Money on Drug-Store Cosmetics

One great way to save on your favorite drug store beauty products is to do three things, cut,look, and shop. The first one is cut and look, cut out coupons in your Sunday paper for beauty products you use daily and compare prices on sale items in ads. After making your comparisons and finding the best price all you have to do is buy it at one low price. Also, if you don't get a paper you can print coupons, view local ads, and compare prices at your favorite stores all online. Plus, if you make an account in the stores rewards program or sign up for emails you can get access to amazing coupons and offers.