I Hope You're Somewhere Praying

In life, you're going to get what you give. 

Hopefully your soul is changing.

Karma knows and so does God.

Enjoy life.

You only have one.

No Beauty Bad Liars Here

Oooh, these beauty products are taking up a fraction of my mind. 

I'm trying not to give them to you because I want them all to myself! 

Read on, beautifuls.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Foundation, $42
Shop it here.

Oil-free and SPF 30, this Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude foundation feels really light on the skin. It also sets itself for 24 hr wear and requires no setting powder to be transfer resistant. While the coverage can be light to medium, we like to think that after playing with it that it's more medium coverage. This foundation also protects the skin from pollution and contains valuable, skin-loving antioxidants. While some of you might be obsessed with Lauder's original Double Wear season round, this sister foundation with SPF is an excellent Summer choice. 

Or, since I am a Lauder regional artist and Estee beauty influencer... Lay the Double Wear Nude down as step one. Then, use the Original Double Wear you already have as a concealer right on top. You can thank me later. You're welcome.

Peter Thomas Roth Acne-Clear Dots, $30
Shop them here.

Norman, be gone. I'm not trying to think about you. Norman was this huge pimple I had on my forehead last week. My forehead was in some major pain, y'all. Anyway, for two days straight I slept with these invisible acne patches on Norman. The result was that after his invasion, he was forced to retreat to who knows where. We don't even care where he went to. He's dead to me. 

Moving on, PTR recommends you wear these for at least eight hours. The dots come in two sizes. Salicylic acid will help to chemically exfoliate the area while the tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial toner. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful hydrator while the volcanic ash in this will help to draw the bump out. We really like these and we know you will, too.

Smashbox Primerizer, $42
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Oooh, moisturizer plus primer! What a genius, time saving combo. The question always comes up everyday in my real life with women wanting to know if they need a moisturizer and if they need a primer. To answer that question correctly, it really depends on how well you're exfoliating your skin. Dull, dry skin obviously needs to be moisturized. Without moisturizing, a primer will more than likely cling to those dry areas and possibly make the makeup look cakey. Anyway, what I'm saying is for the love of God please exfoliate regardless. Primers are traditionally used to fill in enlarged pores and fine lines as the silica / dimethicone sits in the pore or crevice so the makeup glides on with an airbrush finish.

So, since I'm also on Team Smashbox I can 100% tell you that Smashbox makes every kind of primer specific to your skin type and skin concerns. Their whole lineup is truly top notch amazing. While I am perfectly happy talking skin all day, let's get back to Primerizer. Containing over 762 sextillion molecules of water in each bottle, one use increases skin moisture levels by 127%. The primer portion of the formula feels lightweight, absorbs nicely and helps to lock foundation in place. 

Butter London Glazen "Mermaid" Eye Gloss, $24
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Butter London keeps winning beauty award after beauty award for their Glazen Eye Gloss line. Who doesn't like opalescent color anyway? Described by Butter London as a sparkling grey eye gloss with blue shimmer, we actually see much more color tones in the sparkle than described. It's truly something you have to swatch on your own to believe me. Also, it dries down and doesn't move after you apply it! It's awesome!

Here's how you're going to use it. Apply it all over your face so your highlight can be seen from Space. Just kidding. We prefer to do the entire eye look, crease and under brow bone first. Then when you're done, apply this to the lid with either your finger, flat concealer brush or a silicone concealer brush. What's crazy about it is that these eye glosses still look wet after drying.

We're not lying. 
Let these products consume your thoughts and makeup bags.
Enjoy and let's make reality actuality.

I Got You: Exfoliant Style

See. Look, guys. Bebe's got you in the middle of this barren desert and she's got a Jeep. With some water to boot. 

Sometimes this is what cool people do. They get your back and make you not feel alone in this world. Praise to our daily Bebe's in our life. 

It was the wise Robin Williams that said...

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He's also right on point about how some of the most hurt, sad people are also the nicest because they no longer want another human being feeling so worthless ever again. True dat. Well said.

The Labyrinth Movie

At the end of the day, I challenge all my friends and readers to overcome their adversities. Unfortunately life is like those Labyrinth staircases. A few steps upward, several downward then horizontal and then at the end of the day you don't know what friggin' door to choose. This too shall pass. Let's all...

Woooosaaaahhhhh...

Then, right after that I'd love for Martin Lawrence to tell us about that nice looking fish with big friggin' eyes...

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Baby, let me in. I want to be your friend as well as give you some awesome skincare and beauty recommendations. The cracks in that barren desert are reminding me to tell you that I'd really like for you to exfoliate that earth as well as hydrate it. The same goes for your Summer skincare routine.

Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant, $58
Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel, $48
Shop them here.

Peter Thomas Roth's Peeling Gel is meant to be rubbed on clean, dry skin. You'll need about a nickel size. In a circular motion, this bad boy will roll off dead skin cells and is powered with enzymes. Once you've had a field day with how much dead skin rolls off, you can leave it on an additional five minutes for the enzymes to really make your skin exfoliated.

Dermalogica's Daily Superfoliant is also an exfoliating bad boy. A bad boy II? Hehe. After you cleanse, you'll take a half-teaspoon sized amount, add some water to make a paste and rub in for roughly a minute. This exfoliator is powered with charcoal, enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids.

Next up is an amazing hyaluronic acid infused moisturizer that is safe for all skin types...

Vichy Mineral 89 Moisturizer, $29.50
Shop it here.

Oil-free and packed with a fifteen mineral infused thermal water, this hyaluronic acid serum blend is awesome for Summer. Lightweight with a quick absorption rate, slather this on right after you cleanse your face. We're obsessed and we would never steer you wrong. Remember, Bebe and I got you.

Enjoy. And wooosaaahhh...

Never Forget These Truths

In my heart, I will always be sure 

of a few things in life. 

Do you care to know what they are?

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I will never apologize for being all or nothing. The answers to life are pretty simple and if you can't reply to a question with a heck yes, then the answer is heck no.

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Read this bad boy here.

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This advice has also done me well with regards to my career. Do you think I've let people in my job walk all over me? If I have, I've made them deeply regret it throughout the years. One needs to understand that no one has ever wholeheartedly understood or accepted my career path. Cue in...

You've got you, boo. I'm too old for this crap of needing anyone's acceptance or approval. Sometimes the only thing holding you back is yourself. So stinkin' what if your circle reeks of suckiness?! Stop your whining and grab your big girl panties. You can do it. I'm sooo exhausted from drowning in your self pity. There are kids starving in third world countries. Let's get real about the fact that you're not really a victim. Furthermore, maybe God is giving you a lesson to show you how thick your skin really is.

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Do good and good will come back to you. It's the law of the universe, bro. One cannot argue with the laws of attraction. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, correct? Then if that's what we're seriously debating, we all better be transferring around some good energy because again, I'm too old for this mediocre, crappy crap these small-minded individuals be transferring around my universe.

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Say what you want, within reason. Not saying what you want will only leave you feeling mildly dissatisfied. I don't know about you, but I for sure don't want to be knocking on the pearly gates wishing I could of done or said something.

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Enjoy life, especially if it involves things that make you happy, such as but not limited to, bacon.

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Shout Out To These Surprising Beauties

This is a shout out not to my ex, 
but to these surprising beauty wonders. 

They've kinda made me who I am as of lately. Let's all live legit together erstwhile slathering these below recommendations all over our faces.

Shall we?

Milani Conceal & Perfect Foundation, $8.99
Shop Target here.

If you've got some skin issues such as hyperpigmentation or acne, you may want to conceal it about as bad as your last break up. Delete those pics, block those numbers and rejoice in this Milani water resistant concealer and foundation in one easy to use pump. Not that we particularly want you crying over spilt milk, but tears happen people. Now that you've got a foundation on that won't budge, you can grab that kleenex with the lotion inside, dab those tears away and rock out to the best break up playlist known to man. Hallelujah moment. This foundation is soooo smooth, by the way. Probably waaayyy smoother than your ex.

Juice Beauty Organic Lip Moisturizer, $15
Shop Juice Beauty here.

Stop your sniffling and get your smackers in check. Make your lips who they were meant to be, okay? Your new man is going to love the orange vanilla flavor of Juice Beauty's organic lip moisturizer. This is truly the only thing I recommend to clients who come to Ulta in desperate need to fix their parched lippies. It's also a staff favorite. Those in the know use it and these are the very same people that have confidence you'll get your groove back.

Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Floralixir Dew, $120
Shop Dillard's here.

If the word regenerating in the name of Estee Lauder's floralixir dew water isn't an omen for recovery, then I don't know what is. You're dehydrated, honey. Mentally and physically. Nourishing, strengthening and uplifting, this dew water is the polar opposite of your ex. After washing your face, we enjoy pouring a bit of this into our hand and pressing it into the skin to not only hydrate, but to also boost radiance. 

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Never let your ex or your skin ever bring you down again.

Ya heard me?

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Feel It Coming: Your Perfect Summer Body

I know what your poor body has been through. 

Maybe you were born with it. Maybe you burned one too many times in the frying sun. Or, maybe you got into an accident. Heck, maybe your tattoo artist couldn't spell. No worries. No regerts. Humans deserve to feel good about themselves and these beautiful body products can set you totally free just in time for Summer season. Read on because these beautiful babies will be appearing in a bathroom near you. We can feel it coming. 

Dermablend Leg & Body Cover,  $33
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Dermablend Leg & Body Cover
What it does:
Ideal for all occasions, Leg and Body Cover provides medium coverage for up to 16 hours of no-worry wear that is smudge- and transfer-resistant—especially when used with Dermablend Setting Powder. Never cakey or masky, the lightweight liquid texture provides all-day hydration and broad-spectrum SPF 15 for ultimate protection. Featuring camo-pigments® technology, it contains a high level of pigments in ultra-blendable formulas for natural yet flawlessly camouflaged skin. It conceals skin concerns such as tattoos, stretch marks, spider veins, bruises, scars, and burns, gliding on evenly to leave skin comfortable with a natural-looking finish.

Vita Liberata pHenomenal Tanning Mousse Duo, $54
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Vita Liberata pHenomenal Tanning Mousse

What it is formulated to do:
pHenomenal mousse leaves skin beautifully tanned, amazingly nourished, and healthy-looking for up to two to three weeks. The fast-absorbing mousse formula gives instant natural bronzing and develops to a deep, natural-looking tan. pHenO2 technology encourages a tan that lasts up to four times longer than regular tans with a patch-free, perfect fade. Certified organic botanicals and moisture locking technology give 72-hour hydration while Odour Remove™ technology ensures no smell whatsoever. The tan mitt included ensures a fast and easy, streak-free application and natural-looking result. Regardless of your natural skin tone, choose Fair for a subtle glow, Medium for a golden bronze, and Dark for a deep tan.

Bio-Oil, $19.99
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Bio-Oil
What it can do for your skin:
Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It is also effective for aging and dehydrated skin. Bio-Oil has won 332 skincare awards and has become the No.1 selling scar and stretch mark product in 24 countries since its global launch in 2002. The Bio-Oil formulation is a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base. It contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil™, which ensures that the vitamins and plant extracts in the oil are easily absorbed.

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You've been scared of your body before. But fear not. 

You don't have to rush when you're alone with these body beauties. Here's to enjoying the Summer months.