How to prevent makeup from rubbing off

Hi Dolls,

One of my loyal readers wrote:
"Is there anything to use, so that your makeup doesn't rub off on clothes or when I'm constantly blotting my face with tissue because of sweat...Please help,I can't go without makeup, because of scars on my face from medical problems."

Ladies don't you hate when you hug someone and leave them with more than just the memory of your embrace; but you leave them with stains from your makeup !!! (so embarrassing). This was a major problem that I encounter when I first started wearing makeup. While there is no way to completely stop makeup from rubbing off during the day there are some ways to help limit it.

One way is to use a primer before applying your foundation. If you are like me and you have oily skin and have to blot through out the day then try a primer with oil control such as Black Radiance Complexion Perfection - Shine Control Primer it retails for about $5.99 at Walgreen's along with that try a setting powder and a makeup mist spray. My favorite spray is Urban Decay's All Nighter setting spray available at Sephora.

You also want to change the way you hug because there is no product that will completely eliminate rub off. I've manage to keep my makeup of others by using these products and tips. I hope this helps you dolls as well.

Casual Chic

Hello Dolls.

I recently went out with my sister for a night on the town and I had the hardest time deciding on what to wear. The place where we went was neither casual nor formal so we didn't want to be over dressed or under dressed Decisions Decisions Decisions. I decided that I would wear something casual and dress it up with a pair of my favorite heels. I settled on the black and white fitted calve length skirt that I got from ASOS. I love this skirt because it hugs me in all the right places and depending on what shoes I wear I can dress it up or down. The skirt comes in 2 colors black and white and green and black.

I rocked mine with my fuchsia Giuseppe inspired bow heels that I told you dolls about in a previous post. My sister opted for a long form fitted red and tan sundress, which could also be dressed up or down.

Towards the end of the night she dressed it down and made it more casual by adding a red Phillies fitted cap. We have to rep our city and our team "GO PHILLIES"

Summer Makeup Tips

Hey Dolls,


Summer is here and it is Hot! Hot! Hot!


The last thing I want to do in this summer heat is wear makeup. I like to let my skin breath I never wear makeup everyday no matter the season. I reserve makeup for when I'm going out on the town or a date with the boo. However, there are those days where I feel I need a little extra something, so here are some tips for lighter coverage that can be worn in the heat and won't feel too heavy.

1) I like to mix my favorite liquid foundation with my moisturizer and create a tinted moisturizer: this way you know you're getting your correct shade.  I mixed 2 parts moisturizer to 1 part foundation. I use my tinted moisturizer and then put my favorite powder over top to set it and I'm good to go. I call this my 5 minute face.

 

2) Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam is a great light weight coverage and the added bonus is that it has SPF 15 a little protection from the sun is always great.  This product is actually lighter than a tinted moisturizer but gives a little more coverage. if you just want to even out your skin tone or just don't want to go bare faced then this may be the product for you. And for $10 you can't beat that price. However, I wouldn't recommend using this if you are trying to be Dolled up and glamed.

 

Try these tips and products dolls and leave me a comment let me know how you like them. I'm also available for questions or tips and trips that you dolls may have for me!