The Eyes Have It

The eyes are said to be the windows to one’s soul. I’m not sure how much a person’s eyes can tell you about their character, but I do know that it’s important to make your eyes stand out! No matter what color, shape, or size eyes you have, it’s easy to make sure everyone you meets notices them. With a few simple additions to your normal skincare routine, you can have the jaw dropping eyes you’ve always wanted. Check out these helpful skincare tips for eyes!

skincare tips for eyes

• Compliment a bold matte lip with a shimmer eye shadow. La Bella Donna makes their Compressed Mineral Eyeshadow in a dizzying array of shades, so be sure to check out the selection.
  

• Try out a little silvery-blue eyeliner (Gerda Spillmann Bio Blends Eyeliner in Rich Navy, for example) on the lower lid for a flirty look

• Wake up with red eyes?   Wear white eyeliner to hide it in a second!

• The  #1 reason for flaky mascara is that the formula is too dry or old. Make sure to close mascara after use to help keep its moisture.

• Hydrate your under-eye area with an eye cream to prevent puffiness and bags. Check out Epicuren Eye Cream, one of the most popular and effective options available.

• Replace mascara and liquid eyeliner after three to four months. If you’re looking for a new mascara, check out Blinc “Kiss Me” Mascara (pictured at right). It’s a favorite for many celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, Eva Mendes, and Jessica Alba.
  

• Remember; regularly clean brushes to fight against potential bacteria and breakouts!
  

• Use excess eye cream on cuticles.

• For smudge-proof eye makeup, take blotting tissue to remove any oil or excess makeup from the eye area.

• Your eyes are the very first impression people get when they meet you. With a bit of effort, and using these skincare tips for eyes, you can make a stunning first impression every time!

Hair Help

Having great hair and great skin often go hand in hand: If you’re committed and proactive in keeping up with an effective skincare routine, chances are you’ll bring the same enthusiasm to your hair care. And anyone can have awesome hair, with a little effort (Like Emma Watson, pictured above). Check out these thirteen hair care tips, and see what else you can be doing to get the hair you deserve!

13 Hair Care Tips

• Follow up a hair-conditioning mask with a cold-water rinse to close the hair cuticles. For a great hair conditioning mask, check out the Agadir Moisture Masque.
  

• Cycle in a clarifying shampoo (Alana’s Pick: Keratin Complex Clarifying Shampoo) once a week to get rid of any product build-up that may have occurred during the week.

• To revive curls mid-day, Take a very small amount of pomade and gently smooth over your curls and scrunch just a little bit.

• For slicked back hair, use a serum instead of gel.

• Did you know that carrots are super a food for your hair? Crunch one today!

• To keep hair color vibrant longer, use shampoos and conditioners formulated for colored hair (Bosley Defense Nourishing Shampoo- Color Treated Hair)
  

• To make curls last, make sure hair is completely dry before you begin with the curling iron.

• Pick a sulfate-free shampoo, as sulfates can be harsh and drying on the hair cuticle.

• If you have greasy hair, avoid directly conditioning roots and condition from your ear down to ends.

• To add volume to clean or unwashed hair, use a dry shampoo spray (Like Glo Essentials Re-Energize Dry Shampoo).

• Try to avoid washing your hair everyday. Constant shampooing leaves hair dry and your scalp will create more oils to compensate for the loss of moisture.

• A good rule of thumb is to go for a trim every 6-8 weeks to ensure you healthy looking hair.

• Get the cut that works for you, and rock it! Having a style that you love will make you feel dolled-up and put together, even when you’re in sweats. The most important hair care tips: Love your hair, ladies!

Skincare Mistakes

Are you making these 3 skincare mistakes that have been shown to age your skin even faster?

We all want to fight the signs of aging and remain young and healthy looking forever. Understanding the science behind anti-aging and beauty is essential to getting that young, gorgeous super model skin you’ve always wanted! So check out theses common, easily correctable skincare mistakes, and find out what you’re doing right, and what you need to work on.

Do’s and Dont’s

1- Avoid cheap, thick moisturizers. This is a huge, very common skincare mistakes. Typical ‘moisturizers’ don’t heal and repair the skin or fight aging, they often ‘seal or occlude’ the skin with oils and waxes, suffocating the skin and aging it even faster. Use high-quality products such as Aminogenesis Cocoon Total Body Emolient. A bit more expensive than the supermarket/drugstore alternatives, but your skin will thank you in the long run!

2- These skincare mistakes are the easiest to correct: drink lots of water! And use amino acids on your skin. Your Skin is made up of amino acids and water, that’s it. It needs more amino acids to help make new skin, collagen and elastin and help repair damage.

3- Stay out of the sun! Anti-oxidants are proven help fight the suns free radical damage and aging. Take vitamins A, E, D and C and apply them on your skin for anti-aging benefits. And when you do venture into the sun’s hamful rays, make sure you apply an effective sunscreen, such as Epicuren’s Znic Oxide SPF 20.

Moisturizing is incredibly important, and should be done every single day!

Related Products

Be sure to check out these related products from Skincare By Alana, to help correct those skincare mistakes!

Epicuren Evening Emulsion

- Contains enzymes and protein, and a high concentration of Beta Carotene” and Vitamin E

-An effective night cream and enzyme moisturizer

-Applied plentifully to the facial skin at night, this moisturizer will soak into the skin while you sleep and you will awaken with soft, supple, moist skin as if you had just received a facial.

Epicuren Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF20

-All natural broad spectrum SPF 20 with enzymes, antioxidants and absolutely no chemicals.

-Apply as you would a moisturizer.

AgadirÈ Firm Hold Volumizing Finishing Spray 11oz $21.00

Want sexy bed or beach hair? Spritz in thickening or sea-salt mist before you blow-dry. Follow by running a volumizing or texture cream through hair.

For natural, healthy volume, check out Agadir Firm Hold Volumizing Finishing Spray.

Glo Minerals Blush $26.00

Need a non-permanent change?  Try out the funky hair color trends without dying your hair by dusting bright blush in your ponytail for the same effect.

For a large selection of shades, check out Glo Minerals Blush.

La Bella Donna Compressed Mineral Foundation $55.00

To help you find the right shade of foundation, choose the product you think is closest to your color and try it on your jaw line in natural light. Check your neck’s color to see if you need to go for a different undertone, lighter or darker.

For more shades than you’d know what do do with, check out La Bella Donna Compressed Mineral Foundation.

Model in a Bottle Original Formula $18.00

Want makeup that lasts all day and night? Use a makeup-sealing product like Model in Bottle.

Check out the original, miraculous formula here.

Keratin Complex Lift Off Root Amplifying Styling Gel 6.7 oz. $25.00

For quick volume, use a root lifter followed by hairspray.  This will prevent it from fall flat during the day.

Check out Keratin Complex Lift Off Root Amplifying Styling Gel and Agadir Spritz Styling Finishing Spray for an epic volumizing combo.

Repechage Translucent Mineral Rich Loose Powder $26.00

When using a cream product, lock it in by sweeping a translucent powder over it.

Give Repechage Translucent Mineral Rich Loose Powder a shot. I promise it will suit your needs!

DermaMinerals Pressed Bronzing Powder $26.00

To contour cheeks, use a matte powder or bronzer (a few shades darker than your skin tone) with an angled brush. Blend on temples and under cheekbone.

Be sure to check out DermaMinerals Pressed Bronzing Powder for that matte bronzer you need.