GIRLY GIRLS BEAUTY FAVORITES

True Girly Girls have their favorite beauty picks and here's my top four:

1) GREEN BUBBLE GORGEOUS LIP BUTTER: Do you crave smooth and silky lips? Look no more. A very healing and moisturizing lip butter containing absolutely NO drying petroleum! 100% natural and organic ingredients. It absorbs well into the lips, it's a great barrier to the outdoor elements. My favorite flavors are french vanilla and chocolate cheesecake....Yummy!

Check out Green Bubble Gorgeous at the following link:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Greenbubblegorgeous?section_id=7398366

2) ZUZU LUXE MASCARA: As a makeup junkie, I've tried just about everything on the market from high end pricey mascara's to affordable supermarket mascara's. ZuZu Luxe Mascara is a keeper! This gentle and non-irritating formula enriched with vitamins and herbal extracts will help protect each fragile eyelash, while encouraging maximum growth. The luxurious nylon brush is especially designed to add length while being clump proof and non-smudging. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Check out ZuZu Luxe Mascara at the following link:
http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/index.cfm/product/41_12/zuzu-luxe-mascara.cfm

3) MINERAL FUSION SETTING POWDER: With summertime right around the corner, maintain flawless skin with Mineral Fusion Setting Powder. From my professional experience, NOT all mineral makeup is created equal. Mineral Fusion is a company on a mission to proudly offer cosmetics, which instantly improve your complexion and nourish the skin. What I LOVE about the Mineral Fusion Setting Powder is that it's silky, triple-milled minerals, paired with Kaolin clay, absorb excess oil for a naturally beautiful complexion with a shine-free finish. Perfect for hot & humid weather! Most Important: Mineral Fusion Setting Powder is FREE of Gluten, Parabens, Artificial Colors, Fragrances, Talc and it's never tested on animals.

Check out Mineral Fusion at the following link:
http://mineralfusion.com/face/setting_powder/

4) L'BRI SKIN CARE: Tired of dull, lifeless skin? L'BRI is NOTHING like the average skin care company....they offer so much more! What attracted me to L'BRI is their pure ingredients. All of L'BRI products contain Aloe Barbadensis Miller, instead of water. Natural, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients are used along with Advanced Alpha Hydroxy fruit acids to reduce wrinkles and improve skin clarity.

Most importantly, L'BRI beauty products are paraben free, NEVER use sodium lauryl sulfate or propylene glycol, mineral oil, lanolin, waxes, artificial colors or fragrances and they NEVER test on animals.

For more information on L'BRI, visit the following link:
http://suenelson.lbri.com/products.aspx


Please note: I do not earn income or perks for recommending my favorite beauty products. As a professional Licensed Beauty Expert, my goal is to provide beneficial education, beauty tips and pure ingredients to my readers. I believe true beauty begins from the inside out!

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#1 EYE CREAM FOR DARK CIRCLES

Are you struggling with lack of sleep, stress, seasonal allergies or genetic skin conditions, which result in dark puffy circles under your eyes? Fear no more, Girly Girls Beauty Guide has the secret solution: 100% PURE ORGANIC COFFEE BEAN CAFFEINE EYE CREAM!

100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Eye Cream is 100% Natural, 100% Vegan, Gluten free, which is a crucial requirement in my personal opinion. As a Gluten Free Girly Girl, I'm so excited to discover gluten free eye cream!

Results of an Independent, Clinical Four Week Study Include:

- 97% saw reduction of puffiness
- 87% saw reduction of dark circles
- 93% say it reduced the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
- 100% say it improved skin hydration & moisturization
- 93% say it improved skin firmness/elasticity

If you reside in Canada, you may order directly from 100% Pure, but if you reside in another country, you may purchase products on Amazon.com. Here are the following links:

http://www.100percentpure.ca/ORGANIC-COFFEE-BEAN-CAFFEINE-EYE-CREAM-s/242.htm

OR

www.amazon.com

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NO MORE TOXIC BEAUTY!

Many well-known beauty products are filled with harsh chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors, fragrances and in some cases, carcinogens. Did you know, many personal care products we apply to our skin are ABSORBED into OUR BLOODSTREAM?

While the average female is aiming to improve her skin and hair condition, she is unknowingly HARMING herself each time she uses toxic ingredients, including deodorant, soap, shampoo, moisturizer, body wash, mascara, foundation and the list is ENDLESS. According to the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, "Some companies use ingredients that may cause cancer or that are associated with developmental problems. Many cosmetics ingredients penetrate the skin. People ingest those used on lips and hands and inhale sprays and powders. When risky and unstudied chemicals are used in cosmetics, the stakes are high."

As a Licensed beauty professional with over 25 years experience in the beauty industry, I'm taking a firm stand to say, "NO MORE TOXIC BEAUTY!" The most IMPORTANT KEY to ensuring safe, pure and non-toxic ingredients is EDUCATING ourselves. If you are uncertain of which ingredients are safe or unsafe, check out SKIN DEEP COSMETICS DATABASE to learn more. What I love about the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database is the amazing information right at my fingertips! Their link is http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ and sign up for their free email to receive informative updates.

Another non-toxic personal care business I highly recommend is AVA ANDERSON NON-TOXIC BEAUTY, which was developed by a savvy 14 year old who discovered the hazardous health effects of harsh chemicals contained in personal care products. Rather than expose herself to toxic ingredients, Ava Anderson began researching companies who claimed to be "pure" and "organic", yet, the bottle labels read otherwise.

After Ava exhausted all efforts in search of safe, organic ingredients, she launched out to create her own 100% non-toxic line of products. In December 2009, Ava’s personal care company was launched and it has been GROWING and GROWING ever since!

Girly Girls, we only have ONE life to live....let's choose NON-TOXIC!

To learn more about Ava Anderson Non-Toxic, please visit: http://avaandersonnontoxic.com/

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Beauty Regime: LESS is Best!

How many females are slaves to their hair? I used to be, but for the past six years, I only shampoo and condition my hair every three days. This promotes my hair color to last longer, less heat damage to my hair/via the hair dryer, which means LESS work, time, energy & money! An EXTRA bonus is your beauty products last even longer! When I need to dash out the door with no time to spare, I opt for natural bouncy, curly locks, instead of smoothing my hair with a flat iron. It not only saves time, it provides a much softer appearance!

Makeup: If I'm planning on staying home, NO makeup; only lip balm or gloss. To keep my makeup to a minimum on days I'm rushed, I quickly apply one "eye brightening" shade of eyeshadow, a few coats of black mascara only on the top lashes and I skip eyeliner. This little makeup trick creates the appearance of larger eyes and is excellent for smaller eye shapes. If I'm planning on working, going out or to an appointment, I do apply makeup, but it could be the bare minimal to a full makeover, depending on exactly where I'm headed! For a wedding or Girls Night Out, I go all out! :)

Hands & Feet: My toenails are ALWAYS painted.....it's just one of those things I do, but my fingernails are rarely painted.....too much time, too much work & my hands are in water so often it causes frequent chipping. What I prefer is a basic manicure with a strengthening base coat and a shiny top coat. Hydrating hand creme is essential and I love the brand Kiss My Face in the yummy flavor peaches & creme!

Teeth: Brushing & flossing my teeth is probably the #1 essential routine that I practice consistently. I have the stain-fighting Go Smile Touch Up ampoules to whiten & brighten my teeth. The tiny ampoules are convenient for a smile-on-the-go and they are mint-licious!

Skin Care: If there's one area, which I refuse to skimp, it's most definitely skin care. We are only young once so we better make the most of it, while we have it! Therefore, I always cleanse my face twice; once in the morning & once in the evening. Then I apply my favorite eye cream, moisturizer and skin primer for a flawless complexion. At least 1-2 per week, I use a facial scrub to exfoliate and remove dead dry skin.

Adult Acne/Blemishes: For annoying monthly blemishes, I apply Proactive Face Mask ONLY to the blemished spots and I leave it on for the entire night. The following morning, when I cleanse my skin, I gently remove the Proactive Face Mask. Usually, it takes 2-3 consistent applications before the blemish heals. The secret ingredient is sulfur & it works great even on the most stubborn acne!

Beauty regimes do NOT have to be time-consuming, confusing or cost a fortune. It's just a matter of determining what works well for you, your lifestyle and putting it into practice! When it comes to looking and feeling great, LESS is best!

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True Beauty Begins WITHIN

Finding our true beauty begins WITHIN....not the way our secular world portrays beauty, which is distorted. Rather, true beauty begins by looking within OURSELVES to see who we are through the eyes of our Heavenly Maker.

Unless we fully understand true beauty, we may find ourselves critically comparing our outer appearance to the perfect models plastered throughout the media. Without being aware, we may suddenly encounter negative feelings about ourselves not measuring up to the worlds standard of beauty.

Not surprisingly, females of all ages have fallen into the devil's schemes to think beauty consists of flawless skin, hair, teeth, nails and a perfect "10" figure. The media is the primary target for deception, which lethally takes root within our mind and soul to fill us with shame, doubts, jealousy, insecurities, false beliefs and a plummeting self-esteem.

Not a day goes by without observing lifelike billboards, fashion magazines and beauty advertisements with drop-dead stunning models plastered upon each page! Of course, advance image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, magically erase all imperfections, such as unsightly scars, birthmarks and blemishes.

Underneath an exquisite model's trendy fashion, sultry pose and dazzling smile is just an ordinary female. Yet, today's teenagers and adult women are fooled into thinking they must lose weight, schedule breast augmentation, compulsively seek fad diets and spend a fortune on every imaginable beauty contraption. All for the quest to look the best!

When will we take a firm stand to admit, "Enough is enough?" Will we stop this nonsense to take a good look at God's word and begin filling our minds with HIS biblical truths, instead of distorted lies set out to destroy us?

Psalms 45:11 proclaims, "The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor Him, for He is your Lord." Just close your eyes and imagine....Your Heavenly Father is downright ENTHRALLED with your beauty! Yrs, in His eyes, you are BEAUTIFUL, RADIANT, ACCEPTED, CHERISHED AND ETERNALLY SIGNIFICANT.

Finding our identity in Christ will FREE US from negative feelings, which surface when we falsely believe our worlds idea of beauty. Prayerfully, we can let go of the worlds distorted view of beauty to become more confident in GOD'S WORD about TRUE beauty, which begins WITHIN.

I challenge you today to step out in faith with your head held high in confidence that YOU are truly beautiful in God's eyes, no matter what size, shape or color. For it is only when we clearly see ourselves through GOD'S EYES, we are able to look beyond our outer appearance to suddenly discover deep within the core of our heart and soul who we really are.

For more information about true beauty and finding your identity in Christ, visit
Find Your True Beauty at http://www.teen-beauty-tips.com/.

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BEAUTY REVIEW: SEPHORA LIGHT TOUCH HIGHLIGHTER

Five years ago, I was on a quest to find the BEST under-eye highlighter. As a passionate Makeup Artist, I wanted to find an under-eye highlighter that would brighten up my eyes without appearing dry or cakey. In addition, I wanted a highlighter to provide top quality coverage for early mornings when I needed an extra "pick me up" if I accidentally missed my beauty sleep the night before.

I suppose my quest to find the best under-eye highlighter was far more challenging than I had anticipated, but I suppose being a "perfectionist" didn't make it easier? I confess, as a true makeup junkie, I NOT only desired a product that would successfully conceal dark under-eye shadows without creasing or settling into the facial lines, but I expected this magic wand to produce younger, brighter, flawless eyes!

After three months of searching high and low for a top notch under-eye highlighter, I surprisingly discovered the product that met my strict credentials. After sampling, demonstrating and purchasing one highlighter after the other, my FAVORITE OF ALL FAVORITE under- eye highlighters is Light Touch Highlighter by Sephora.

With a gentle swipe of the pen, Light Touch Highlighter instantly diminishes dark circles, fine lines and imperfections. One of the benefits of Light Touch Highlighter is that it's a lightweight, creamy concealer and brightening highlighter all in one!

After sampling, demonstrating and purchasing one highlighter after the other, my FAVORITE OF ALL FAVORITE under-eye highlighters is Light Touch Highlighter by Sephora. With just a gentle swipe of the pen, Light Touch Highlighter instantly diminishes dark circles, fine lines and imperfections.

Whether your skin color is as light as a fairmaiden or as dark as chocolate, Sephora has six shades to choose from. Keep in mind, when you are highlighting your under-eye area, it's beneficial to choose one to two shades LIGHTER. Also, if your skin is dry, dehydrated or has fine lines, it is a great idea to FIRST apply a hydrating eye cream onto the delicate under-eye area BEFORE applying the Sephora highlighter.

All it takes is a little twist and once there is a dot on the tip of the brush carefully apply under each eye. Use your ring finger, which is the weakest finger, to gently pat the delicate under eye area to blend evenly and you will instantly look refreshed, radiant and ready for a night on the town!

To locate a Sephora nearest you or to check out their wonderful website, go to www.sephora.com.

Copyright © 2011 by Dana Arcuri. All Rights Reserved.

NO MORE RACCOON EYES!

At last, NO MORE RACCOON EYES! As a lifelong makeup lover and an experienced beauty professional, I have used every imaginable eyeliner available from pricey high-end department stores to budget-friendly drug stores.

There is nothing worse than spending BIG bucks on fancy eyeliners retailed from prestigious cosmetic companies who claim to "stay in place and never budge." Yet, by mid-afternoon, you look into the mirror to unexpectedly discover a scary raccoon staring back at you!

If you've been searching for an affordable eyeliner that will not end up looking like raccoon eyes, look no further! For ONLY $8, mark No Place to Run Longwear Eyeliner, retailed through Avon, sets in minutes to provide long-lasting and smudge-resistant eyeliner available in eight brilliant shades.

To order mark No Place to Run Longwear Eyeliner, please visit their website at www.avon.com or contact your local Avon representative.

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