Fancy Face Cosmetics

Looking for the small something to stuff a stocking? Then Karl Lagerfeld might take your fancy.

While we’re certain he’d like the love, it’s not the designer himself that we’re suggesting you stuff beside a fireplace. Nor can we offer up any of the design talent that has given Lagerfeld a career spanning quite so many decades. Rather it’s a snow globe that caught our eye – a snow globe not only designed by Lagerfeld, but featuring a shilouette of his likeness.

The snow globe also features a quote from the designer

“Mon plus grand luxe est de n’avoir à me justifier auprès de personne”
For those gift recipients who aren’t francophones the quote translates to “My greatest luxury is never to have to justify myself to anyone.” Words to live by!
The Karl Lagerfeld snow globe is available, replete with gold snow flakes (gold snow, not a fan), from Sephora stores $45. And, just so you know, I have a birthday coming up in two weeks…in case you were thinking of the perfect gift for a Fancy Girl!

Xoxo,
Nikki

Cheerleaders are unique in more ways than one. We’ve got talent, athleticism, showmanship, the will to succeed, ambition, beauty, brains, sportsmanship, and the capability to command the attention of thousands of people. It’s no wonder why so many former Cheerleaders grow up to be singers, actors, and even Presidents! Take a look at this list of famous former cheerleaders. (We’re trying our best not to giggle at the style of uniforms way back when!)

George W. Bush
President George W. Bush was a Cheerleader at Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling grew up in Dallas, Texas and was once a Cheerleader at Southern Methodist University, as well as an actor. He went on to produce top rated TV series such as “Charlie’s Angels”, “Melrose Place”, “Fantasy Island”, and “Beverly Hills 90210″ to name a few.

Alicia Silverstone
Alicia was a Cheerleader before her roles in “Clueless” and “Batman”.

Ann-Margret
This Swedish born actress who starred in “Pocketful of Miracles,” “State Fair,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Viva Las Vegas” with Elvis Presley, “Stagecoach,” and “The Cincinnati Kid” was once a Cheerleader.

Cameron Diaz
Cheered for Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California
Could you picture Cam as anything but a perky cheerleader in high school? Check those ’80s-style teased bangs on this Pollyette!

Calista Flockhart
Calista Flockhart of Ally McBeal fame was a high school Cheerleader in Medford, NJ.
Carrie Underwood
Cheered for: Checotah High School, Checotah, Oklahoma. In a part of Carrie’s “All-American Girl” music video, she played a high school cheerleader, which really wasn’t a stretch. The “American Idol” star lent her voice to the Checotah Wildcats when she was a student there.

Cybill Shepperd
Before becoming an actress, Cybill was a Cheerleader and model.
Dakota Fanning
Cheered for Campbell Hall, Los Angeles. Dakota is quite the little daredevil. “I really love doing toe touch baskets,” the cheerleader and two-time homecoming queen told American Cheerleader magazine of her fondness for high-flying stunts.

Deana Carter
Country Singer, Deana Carter, was a Cheerleader and student body President in high school.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower, our thirty-fourth President, excelled in sports including cheerleading.
Eva Longoria
Cheered for Roy Miller High School, Corpus Christi, Texas and Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas
No, that’s not the Joker beneath all that white makeup; that’s Eva during her days cheering on the Javelinas atTAMUK. Think she and fellow “Desperate Housewives” star/former cheerleader Teri Hatcher have herkie competitions during their free time on set?

Fergie
Cheered for Glen A. Wilson High School, Hacienda Heights, Calif.
If you’ve seen the Black Eyed Peas in concert, you know that Fergie loves to flip around on stage. But you would’ve known that if you caught a Wildcats football game back in the early ’90s when Stacy was a pom-pom girl.

Franklin D Roosevelt
Among his many other activities, our thirty-second President, was a football Cheerleader at Harvard.

Halle Berry
Cheered for Heskett Junior High School and Bedford High School, Bedford, Ohio. This model turned actress was a Cheerleader, an honor society member, editor of the school paper, and class president in high school.

Jamie Lee Curtis
Can Jamie’s roles in movies such as “Halloween”, “Prom Night” and “The Fog” where she is known for screaming be attributed to the fact she was once a Cheerleader?
She Cheered for Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills, Calif. OK, you caught us. This photo was taken on a Halloween long after JLC graduated from Beverly Hills High. Still, we’re pretty amazed that she’s still got pretty perfect form. Give this lady the spirit stick!

Jessica Simpson
Cheered for Richardson North Junior High School, Richardson, Texas
From Tony Romo to Eric Johnson, Jessica has a pattern of falling for football players. But there’s a reason: As a former cheerleader, it’s her natural inclination!

Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy Stewart made over eighty motion pictures in his career, but before acting he was a Cheerleader.

Katie Couric
Katie is Co-anchor of NBC’s Today show and an Emmy Award winner.

Kathy Griffin
Cheered for: Oak Park High School, Oak Park, Illinois. Shocking but true! This is how Kathy (pictured center) describes her stint as a pom-pom girl: “I was a soccer cheerleader. It doesn’t get nerdier than that. I was fired from the soccer cheerleading squad after one year, which I believe to this day is unprecedented. You have to understand, no one went to the soccer games. In fact, I believe part of my duties as a cheerleader was to bake brownies for the team.” Kathy, it might have something to do with the bent arms in your High V! It’s okay, we still love you, and love that your from our hometown!!!

Kirsten Dunst
Cheered for Notre Dame High School, Los Angeles, Calif. When Kirsten prepped to play Torrance Shipman in “Bring It On,” she didn’t have to learn much about the sport. Why? Because she cheered all through high school until she graduated in 2000, coincidentally the same year the movie came out.

Madonna
Cheered for Rochester Adams High School, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Does it really surprise you that Madonna (pictured center) has said that when she was a high school cheerleader, she liked to provoke her fellow students by baring her underwear and hairy armpits?

Mandy Moore
Cheered for Pop Warner. While she didn’t continue cheering in high school, Mandy was able to use her five years of Pop Warner experience when she played Lana Thomas in 2001′s “The Princess Diaries.”

Megan Fox
Cheered for Morningside Academy, Port St. Lucie,Florida
In 2009 Megan got to relive her rah-rah days when she played a boy-eating cheerleader in “Jennifer’s Body,” which we’re guessing wasn’t much of a stretch from her high school days.

Meryl Streep
Meryl was nominated for her first Academy Award for her role in her first film “The Deer Hunter”. She is also a graduate of Vassar and Yale.

Michael Douglas
Like father, like son. Michael not only resembles his dad, Kirk, but followed in his footsteps as an actor and Cheerleader.

Miley Cyrus
Cheered for Premier Athletics, Nashville, Tenn. Miley Cyrus may not have had a normal high school experience, but at least she got to have somewhat of a normal childhood, which included seven years of shaking pom-poms. Fun Fact: Premier Athletics wears Fancy Face Cosmetics!!!!

Lindsay Lohan
Cheered for Sanford H. Calhoun High School, Merrick, NY
How cute does little Lindsay look in her Calhoun High School cheerleader’s uniform? LiLo shook pom-poms there for the brief time that she attended the Long Island public school. But she’s not the only celeb to have rooted on the Colts: Deborah Gibson’s an alumna of the squad.

Paula Abdul
Cheered for Van Nuys High School, Van Nuys, Calif., and the L.A. Lakers. Paula was homecoming queen, head cheerleader, and voted Most Likely To Succeed in high school. She went on to become a Laker Girl. Paula is a choreographer and singer/songwriter.

Raquel Welch
This sex symbol of the sixties was already hiding from the paparazzi as a cheerleader in highschool.

Reba McEntire
Well known for her Country music, Reba was barrell racer in rodeos and a Cheerleader.

Sally Field
Sally Field is an Academy Award winning actress, who starred in “The Flying Nun”, “Norma Rae”, “Mrs. Doubtfire”, and “Forrest Gump”.

Samuel L. Jackson
This talented actor who starred in “Pulp Fiction”, “Shaft”, “A Time to Kill”, and “Die Hard 3″ was a cheerleader.

Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock attended Arlington’s Washington-Lee High School, where she was a cheerleader and was voted “Most Likely to Brighten Your Day”. She has starred in numerous movies including “Forces of Nature”, “Prince of Egypt”, “Practical Magic”, “Making Sandwiches”, “Hope Floats”, “Speed 2″, “In Love and War”, and “Time to Kill” “The Proposal” and “The Blindside…to name a few!

Steve Martin
This famous comedian can add Cheerleading to his many talents.

Terri Hatcher
Terri Hatcher of Lois and Clark fame, was a SF 49er’s Gold Rush Cheerleader/dancer.

Vanna White
Not surprisingly, Vanna was a Cheerleader before her success on “Wheel of Fortune”.

Xoxo,
Nikki

Stand Up Straight!
Your grandmother, mother and dance teacher were right: Slouching conveys an air of insecurity and timidity. Ever wonder why model Chanel Iman always looks so put together? It’s not just her designer duds; it’s her posture when she wears them. No matter what you have on, standing tall will always project confidence and a smart appearance.

Rock A Pink Pout
Cold weather can drain your complexion of color. A pop of pink will bring out the rosiness in your cheeks and brighten up your entire appearance. Even if you don’t have time for any other makeup, a pretty pink lip like Olivia Wilde’s presents a more polished appearance than going completely bare-faced. Keep your lip color matte for a more mature look.

Get Glowing
Want to know a little secret? We’ve seen Miranda Kerr in person, and her skin is naturally a lot paler than it is in this picture. With all the new illuminators and highlighters on the market, anyone can fake a gorgeous “I just got back from St. Barts” glow in mere minutes

Sport A Sleek Side-Part
You know what’s not Fancy? Flyaways and loose, scraggly ends. Freida Pinto’s low ponytail not only looks sophisticated, it shows off the actress’ delicate bone structure. To copy Pinto’s polished coif, spritz a little hairspray on a comb before running it through your hair. Create a deep side part that’s different from your usual one to avoid flyaways. Leave your hair loose or secure it into a low ponytail with a hair tie that matches your hair color.

Make A Statement
There’s nothing wrong with a little embellishment. Garcelle Beauvais’ outfit may say “casual,” but she makes her look red carpet-ready with the addition of gold statement earrings and a turquoise necklace. Adding a statement necklace or dangling earrings to an outfit will instantly dress up your look and tie together everything you’re wearing, your hairstyle and your makeup.

Wake Up WIth Makeup
Early morning talk show appearances are probably most celebrities’ least-favorite part of the job. Imagine having to wake up at the crack of dawn and immediately go on high-definition television? The horror! Starlets like Ashley Greene never worry; though, because their makeup artists have a little secret for making them look awake and refreshed: White eyeliner. Lining the bottom inner rims of your eyes with white liner makes the whites look whiter (even if you have that lovely morning bloodshot look), and your eye color will pop.

Perfect A Polished Ponytail
When you have to run out the door in five minutes or less and your hair is a hot mess, a polished ponytail is the perfect solution. Every woman should master the ideal ponytail for her face: Maybe yours is in the middle with loose, face-framing bangs like Evangeline Lily. Other women look best in high ponytails that have a bit of volume in the crown. No matter what your ponytail locale, it’s a great go-to hairstyle when you need to look polished in a pinch

Wrap It Up
Looking at Zoe Saldana’s casual girl-about-town outfit, what’s the first thing you notice? The actress’ sunglasses, snakeskin bag or her tie-dyed blue scarf, right? Saldana’s actual clothing was probably the last thing you took note of, which is the genius of accessories. Without her brightly colored scarf and other add-ons, the starlet would be wearing a boring black sweater with leggings. A vibrant scarf is a great way to punch up any outfit.

Accessorize Your ‘Do
Headbands, barrettes and hairpins have come a long way from the ones you wore when as a child: Think hammered leather, bejeweled metallics and patterned ribbons. Evan Rachel Wood’s leather headband by Jennifer Behr gives her prim and polished short hairstyle an edgy flair.

Banish Bushy Brows
Even if you don’t have time for a salon visit, taming your brows will clean up your look in an instant. The key is finding the best brows for your face shape and carefully plucking strays that fall outside those brow lines. Elizabeth Olsen’s thick brows balance out her round face, and the actress keeps them carefully trimmed. If you feel your eyebrows have gotten too bushy, use a small scissor to even out the tops and create a smooth line.

Xoxo,
Nikki

False Eyelashes
The eye area is the most sensitive on the face, so take extra care when removing false lashes. The best method to avoid irritation or damaging your own lashes is to grip the lash from the longest point (the outer corner) and peel inward. High quality lashes can be reused if properly cared for. Be extra delicate when removing them and massage a little makeup remover into the strip. Reshape the lashes and place them back in their case with the lid open so the moisture evaporates.

Face & Body Paint
We love makeup that lasts all day, but makeup with staying power can be stubborn sometimes. You’ve got to bring out the big guns to get it off. My four steps for removing any long-lasting makeup products are remove, dissolve, scrub and cleanse. Start with your favorite makeup remover, follow this with a deep cleansing oil–it can dissolve a lot of residue on the skin. Third, use a scrub to slough away all the stuff the oil brought to the surface. Finally, clean skin with a foaming cleanser.

Face & Body Glitter
When it comes to getting off glitter, which seems to get everywhere and refuses to come off once you put it on, makeup artists agree in a tried-and-true method that you probably already have at home: Scotch Tape ($6). Sounds crazy, but works great! Follow with your cleanser and moisturizer.

Temporary Hair Color
Try Colour Oops or Prell. My number one tip is do not put temporary color on your hair if it has any porosity (dryness) at all. The color will become permanent and stain the cuticle. Wash three times with Prell ($4) or, if your hair is more stubborn, use Color Oops and follow the directions on the bottle.

Hair Extensions
Try TIGI Catwalk Your Highness Weightless Shine Spray ($12) to separate the hair and loosen any sticky material. Then, Clean the hair with a deep cleansing shampoo and conditioner. If that doesn’t work, most beauty supply stores carry a remover specifically for hair extension glue bonds that will take it right out. This process can be a pain in the butt, and no matter what they tell you, bonded hair extensions are extremely damaging. Next year try Clip In extensions! They come in every color imaginable and can be reused over and over again!

Removing Smells
Use a Dry Shampoo like KMS Makeover Spray. When you’re ready to wash it, cleanse hair with a deep cleansing shampoo followed by a deep conditioning treatment/masque and a leave-in serum. If you want a DIY remedy, use fruit juice: Try using grapefruit juice for blondes and tomato juice for brunettes and redheads. While showering, simply rinse through hair before conditioning. This will take away the stench of glue, hair spray, and hair color.

Glittery & Dark Nail Polish
To quickly and easily remove glitter nail lacquer, saturate a cotton ball with The Stripper ($18), place it over your nail and wrap tin foil around it for five minutes. This will lock in heat and allow for easy breezy sparkle removal.

Fake Nails
You will need a glass (must be glass) bowl, and a bottle of pure acetone. Pour a small amount into the bowl and “soak” fingertips. Every 60 seconds, lift nail out, and rub with an acetone soaked cotton pad. Once again, this takes time, so be patient. Do not pull, tear, or file the falsies off. They must melt off–it’s the only way to safely remove them. Always apply plenty of cuticle oil after you have removed the nails to hydrate and condition your nails.

Happy Halloween!

Xoxo,
Nikki

“If you can’t tone it, Tan it!” is one of my favorite expressions. Let’s face it, a golden glow can help erase a thousand flaws, and help to give a healthy radiance to any complexion. Just be aware that when using any tanning products that there is a fine line between having a golden glow, and looking like you rolled around in a bag of Doritos….Yes, you can quote me on that.

Even now, with the Winter fast approaching, it’s the easiest way to give yourself a boost. It is the subtlest, easiest pick me up. Trust me, even though I am Italian, I self tan all year long. It’s 100 times better for you than tanning beds, plus, you won’t speed up your aging process! (and let’s be honest, who dreams of the day they have wrinkles…NO THANK YOU!)

My newest find was introduced to me a few weeks ago, and I have loved the results. SUN Laboratories Ultra Dark Self Tanning Lotion Set gives you everything you need to achieve a realistic tan. Not orange, not stinky, not streaky….perfect!

We caught up with The Self Tanning Queen Sinead Norenius (whose own self tanning line Beautisol is wonderful!) ,and she took the words right out of my mouth:

“This product is one of my favorites! The lotion glides on pretty easily so you can work it into your skin without rushing, which helps prevent any streaking. It has a light almond scent and looks fabulous on your skin right away. Don’t let the guide color scare you! It is pretty dark in the bottle and when it first goes on, but once you massage it into your skin it ends up looking like a “light latte” color. This product gives a really natural color and seems to last longer than some of the others I have tried. ”

Xoxo,
Nikki

Navigating the Fall/Winter 2011 fashion scene can be tough. So we’re here to make your life easier. Here are some of the Top trends for the Fall and Winter 2011 seasons that are not just incredibly hot, but very wearable as well.

1) Red is a fierce hue that will turn heads when you walk into a room. Whether you wear a blouse, dress, skirt or bag that is a rich red, we have a feeling that not only will you look great, but it will give you a boost of confidence as well.
Parker, $198, NeimanMarcus.com

2) Maxi dresses are romantic and elegant. Pair them with everything from proper blouses to edgy vintage t-shirts. Get one in a neutral hue so that you can wear it over and over again.
ASOS, $70, Asos.com

3) Fringe is very retro and will add a fun twist to your outfit. Not only does this bag look chic, but it’s quite affordable as well.
American Eagle, $40, Ae.com

4) Faux fur is cozy and very stylish. A winter white one is also very elegant. We love that this design is reversible so that you can get two completely different looks out of it.
Jennifer Lopez Collection, $63, kohls.com

5) Mid-size floppy hats are a great way to frame your beautiful face. Plus, they are a great way to hide bad hair days. By mid-size, we mean to buy floppy hats that are 6 inches or less in brim.
Apt. 9, $26, kohls.com

6) Rich plain gold jewelry is very easy to wear and will add luxury to your ensemble. A simple, but bold chain is not only wearable, but has a beautiful shine as well.
Forever 21, $12.80, forever21.com

7) The 70′s are back with a vengeance and we think that trouser jeans are something you can wear everyday if you wanted to. Our favorite retro look is pairing them with a bow-tie blouse and platforms.
Ann Taylor, $98, Anntaylor.com

8.) Aztec prints were spotted all over the runways. If you aren’t ready to go full-frontal with it, do it with a chic piece of jewelry.
Forever 21, $7.80 forever21.com

9) Structured handbags are great for your professional life, but if you get one in a vibrant color like this, they are fantastic for the night and weekends as well.
ASOS, $62, Asos.com

10) Choker necklace are without a doubt all the rage right now. Metallic ones are very sleek and exemplify this hot trend perfectly.
Forever 21, $12.80 forever21.com

Xoxo,
Nikki

I’ve always been a sucker for hats. Vintage, new, wide-brimmed or knit, there is something about a hat that (aside from keeping the top of your head warm) frames a face so nicely – not to mention it’s super-power to add some ‘edge’ to an outfit in the blink of an eye.

As temperatures drop into brisker territories,(especially here in Chicago!) we thought it was an appropriate time to take a look at Fall/Winter hats and how best to sport them.

Let’s start with the most obvious: The Knit Cap.

A keep-it-warm staple, the knit cap comes in a variety of styles: beret, skull cap, beanie – embellished with bows, studs or pom-poms the knit cap is a must-have this season. The knit cap works best with a little ‘effortless’ hair showing. If you have bangs put the cap a little further back on your head and sweep your bangs forward or to the side. For longer hair try a tousled loose look or a messy side ponytail.

Adventure await: The Aviator/ Trapper Hat

A bolder statement than the knit cap – but certainly guaranteed to guard the top of your head, your ears and your neck from any hint of winter’s frost – the Aviator/ Trapper Hat tells people right off the bat of your adventurous fashion sensibilities. In keeping with the ‘messy’ hair approach that’s so popular right now, the Aviator/Trapper works best with shoulder length or longer, tousled locks. Just be sure you have some hair showing, even it it’s short hair with bangs, so the look is YOU wearing the HAT and not the HAT wearing YOU.

Next up: The Fedora.

While I personally prefer a fedora with an oversized brim (reminds me of playing dress-up), a softer brim is equally enough to add a little hipster edge to your winter wardrobe. Whether wool or faux fur, embellished in ribbons, feathers and any number of trend-worthy hardware a fedora is another must-have hat.

With it’s built-in masculine sensibility, this trend works best with loose flowy locks to pump up the femininity factor. Another great look is pulling your hair into a loose bun and stuffing it up into the hat with plenty of sexy tendrils framing your, ah-hem, Fancy face.

Stay Tuned for many more blogs to come!

Xoxo,
Nikki

Do you ever walk through a store and find yourself saying “they have nothing I like!” Me too…all the time! In a perfect world, there would be a store called “What Nikki is shopping for”, everything would come in my size, with perfectly matching shoes and accessories, there would be no lines, no hideous lighting in the fitting rooms, of course there wouldn’t need to be fitting rooms because again, everything would be my size… Whoa! Sorry, I was off in a dream land for a second! Clearly, I’ve thought long and hard about this and realized there IS a store that has all of those great features! My Closet! So my advice to you; shop in your own closet! By adding a great blazer, or tights and ankle boots, you can get some extra wear out of that adorable summer sundress. Plus, think of how much money you’ll save(that can obviously be put towards that new Louis Vuitton bag you’ve been eyeing…)

Look at how great Rachel looked on the Jimmy Fallon Show. She took a simple summer dress, added a super chic Blazer, and a shoe in a “fall fabric.”

Try with your own wardrobe or Steal Her look:
Red rose dress, Top Shop, $100 (same dress she’s wearing)
Bleeker Blazer, Piperlime, $69
Enigma Pump, Endless, $35

Xoxo,
Nikki

In an effort to turn a quick profit, many brands you see at your local drugstore deceitfully advertise “Eye enhancing makeup”. If the packaging says “For Brown eyes” and the entire color palette is brown shadows, don’t fall for it! For eyes that look bigger, brighter and more colorful, you don’t need any complicated makeup tricks—just pick the right eyeshadow shade.

It’s a basic color theory—opposite shades on the color wheel make each other look more intense and vibrant. This means that you should pick an eye shadow shade that is directly opposite your eye color on a traditional color wheel. Follow this guide to discover your most flattering eye shadow shade:

If you have green eyes, try out purple eye shadow shades such as lavender, violet, or amethyst. Keep the color sheer so it won’t look garish. For eyeliner, a deep plum is perfect.

If you have blue eyes, go for a warm copper, burnished gold, or rich brown eye shadow. Chocolate is an excellent shade choice for eyeliner.

If you have brown eyes, opt for cool blue or green eye shadow tones like mint, powder blue, or teal. A deep navy is an ideal eyeliner shade.

Want to experiment with some new makeup looks? Email your photo to makemeover@fancyfacecosmetics.com, and we will design a custom look for you that will be sure to have your peepers poppin’!

Check out our Fancy Eyes page for the hottest new Fall Makeup Trends!

Xoxo,
Nikki

We all know that one baby-faced person with perfect skin. No blemishes, no dry spots – just a smooth, clear, radiant complexion. How do they achieve and maintain such a perfect complexion year-round? Here are some secrets.

1.Science and Medicine. The main thing women use to achieve the baby-face complexion are pills. There are several different kinds of pills that can control acne; birth control, hormones, antibiotics or pills specifically made for controlling acne. If you want to go this route, talk with your doctor and find out which would best be suited for you. If you are nature-oriented and do not want to mess around with pills, keep on reading. There are more beauty care secrets!

2.Use Cool Water. Many of us have long been taught that drying out your skin is the best way to control acne. We have news! It’s not. Drying out your skin will cause it to produce more oil to gain back its ‘protective layer’. Washing your face with a mild gel, such as Cetaphil or Spectrojel, and rinsing with cool-lukewarm water will keep your skin clean and clear without drying it out.

3.Keep Hydrated – Inside and Out. Aside from drinking plenty of water each day, fill your sink with lukewarm or cool water and add a few drops of oil. Coconut oil and Almond Oil are great choices. Hold your breath and soak your face for as long as you can. Come up for air and keep soaking for about 3-5 minutes. Your skin loves to soak up water, and you probably know that after having a long bath your skin feels the most soft and smooth. Finish your soak by immediately applying a light, unscented facial moisturizer and either let your skin air-dry or gently pat dry with a towel.

4.Blot Excess Oil. If your skin is constantly oily and shiny, blot with oil absorbing sheets. There are many different brands and they all have one main goal; to remove excess oil without the need for adding more makeup to your face. Keeping as little stuff off your face as possible will keep it looking fresh and healthy.

5.Keep it Clean! The number one rule of maintaining healthy looking and flawless skin is to keep your hands off it. Your hands and fingertips are crawling with bacteria. You don’t want this on your face and seeping into your pores. This is the number one way breakouts occur! Try to keep as much away from your face as possible and always remember to wash off your makeup at the end of each day.

6. Wash your pillowcases at least once a week. You wouldn’t put hair gel all over your face…Or spray your face with hairspray, right?? It’s disgusting to think about, but 65% of the products in your hair end up in your skin, because it is transfered from your hair to your pillow, and then your pillow to your face. Gross!

Following these simple beauty care tips will give you smooth, clear and hydrated skin making it easy to apply makeup or feel confident without wearing any cover-up at all.

xoxo,
Nikki