6 Steps to a Flawless Complexion

The media would like us to believe that ONE MIRACLE product  will create a flawless face in seconds, but that is just not the case.  Trust me I have bought nearly all of them (or ask my family, they call my bathroom the "beauty supply" LOL).  It takes preparation, skill and products to create a flawless complexion.

That doesn't mean it is difficult or unattainable, you just need to know exactly what you are doing.


Here are the 6 steps to a flawless complexion.

1. Start with a moisturizer (the right one for your skin type)

2. Next use a perfecting face primer, (this will even out skin tone, help your makeup stay on longer and absorb oil with salicylic acid)

3. Then use a foundation (there are several coverages and types perfect for your unique skin tone and texture, foundation should feel light and non-cakey, if it is uncomfortable you do not have the right one for your unique needs).

4. Brush your entire face with a finishing powder (again there are many from translucent to HD to full coverage)

5. To ensure a great start to your eyes use MOTIVES eye base (smoothes and neutralizes color on your eyelid, keeps eye shadow from creasing, and the eye color stays true)


6. LASTLY! 10 years younger finishing spray, to ensure your make-up lasts all day with NO smudging. I can not talk about this product enough!  I LOVE IT and IT WORKS!

This entire routine should take less than 5 minutes and SHOULD NOT be cakey or look thick.  Using the right products for your unique face is the key!  This routine with the right products will give you a flawless complexion for 10 -12 hours!  I do it all the time, I promise we can find your 6 products that will give you that "photo finish".

If you would like a consultation and discover your "perfect 6 combo" give me a call or send me a facebook message. xoxox  Tara

WHOA! What lipstick can do for a girl!

BEFORE

and now... I HAVE LIPS!

Ladies, who needs the needle when you can play up your pout with moisturizing, beautiful color?  These pictures just goes to show ya...all those times my mother said "you need lipstick" she was not lyin!

Here is what I used:


I lined my entire lip with MOTIVES lip crayon in Cinnabar
Then I used MOTIVES pucker up lip plumper in Temptress

I LOVE MOTIVES pucker up lip plumpers they smell great, glide on sheer and smooth and come in great colors as well as clear.

I have tried many.. however my sister has tried one I have not... funny story.  Jaime and I went to an open house for an eyelash extension boutique that was so proud of their lip plumpers so Jaime tried one.. AFTER she put it on we find out it feels like bee venom!  OMG! you should have seen Jaime's face! HA HA HA she was horrified and it really hurt! Poor thing.

So ladies skip the pain and reach for MOTIVES pucker up lip plumper :-)

Favorite ALL DAY lipsticks!

There are many lipsticks on the market that claim "long wearing", most fall short of their promises and I have tried MANY!  They can be super dry, crack and peel or be a pain in the a$$ to get off.  I have experienced all of these :-)

Here are two of my absolute favorites that glide on and stay supple all day!

1. Revlon ColorStay Overtime Sheer.  This is for everyday use, when you want color that won't slip off while at the gym, kissing babies  or laying face down at the chiropractor.
Plus, it has a gloss on one side that you can use all day long. Shipping is only .97 to get it right to your door! :-)

2. Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick.  This is more for special occasions.  I love the red one because I can't wear most reds, inevitably most reds get all over my teeth however this red stays PUT! I use whatever gloss I choose over it or no gloss at all.
Currently if you  buy one you get one 50% off!  Also FREE shipping if you spend more than $25.00.  and, if you sign up to shop with Market America you will get 2% cash back!
Gotta love that!

ACAI Berry, What's all the fuss?

ACAI is a little purple fruit packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and Omega essential fatty acids. Its antioxidant levels outranks nearly all other foods on the planet, such as pomegranates, blueberries, and goji berries.

ACAI is known to increase energy, and as a powerful antioxidant it helps fight off free radicals which are one of the little culprits that make us age, antioxidants are the KEY to making us feel and look younger.

ACAI is also packed with fatty acids which help us think.  This combination of essential fatty acids, fiber, amino acids and antioxidants has been shown to boost our metabolism and suppress appetite, control blood sugar spikes! No wonder this little purple fruit is getting so much attention! 

I have recently been taking Isotonix Acai Advanced Energy and Antioxidant Formula.  I just put two capfuls in my water bottle and go! It tastes amazing! 

Total Beauty with Tara is BORN!

YAY! A platform to discuss all that I love! Cosmetics, Hair Care, Fashion, Vitamins, Supplements, Shopping, Diets, and so much more!

My goal for 2011 is to share all my secret make up artistry skills with you.  I have always been asked "how to" questions so putting them all in one place is really exciting!

I hope you will join me in conversation and make Total Beauty with Tara a place of knowledge  and get all your beauty questions answered, and hopefully share some of yours with us as well!