Contouring & highlighting

Shine & Shadow

The new trend is contouring and highlighting... so I thought write a blog about this. Now just so you know, I don't go super crazy with this;I'm conservative.

PRODUCTS:

• Motives Mavens Sculpting Kit-Fire
• Custom Liquid Foundation - if you like one made please email me ssohi03@gmail.com
• Motives Powder
• Motives Blush- pretty in pink
• Motives Brushes
• Motives 10 yr younger setting spray
• Motives Lala Mineral Lipstick- Beso

1. You have to have a clean canvas = clear skin. I use the Lumiere De Vie cleanser with the toner. I use the whole Lumiere De Vie kit. Having clear skin allows the products to go on smoothly. Plus you don't have to apply too much makeup to cover up blemishes and other imperfections.

2. Highlight. You want to highlight the areas to make your features stick out. For example, eyebrow should definitely be one for everyone. Cheeks is another feature that you want to highlight. As you see in the picture, I highlight the bridge of my nose, upperlip, and chin. Also if you notice, I highlighted my jawline too.

2. Contouring. Now unlike highlighting, contouring can vary for each person because of there face shape. With contouring, we are hiding the features to make our face appear oval, slim nose, high cheekbone, and fuller lips. For myself, I contour my nose mainly. I don't really need to do my cheeks but I do sometimes. =]

 

3. Blend. Now this part crucial! Because if you don't blend it correctly than we see the demarcation between the two; highlight & contour. However depending on how dark or light you went with the highlighting and contouring, you will see a difference.  







                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           


 4. Setting. Now some people put their foundation on first, I put in on last. Putting it on last makes everything blend in nicely for me. You can do it the way you prefer. I put on my liquid custom foundation then powder... last but not least my 10 year younger setting spray!  

Microdermabrasion

Mechanical Exfoliation

Microdermabrasion is a very popular service. It is a great monthly service to get done to maintain a healthy glowing skin. The exfoliation helps repair the skin from sun damage, scars, acne, and helps with fine lines.

The procedure is simple and painless. With new machines out, we now can offer crystal free microdermabrasion. The wand of the diamond tome has a vacuum attached with it, which picks up the dead skin cells. Its all done in a controls and clean manner.

Some machine have additional solution that can be added on the procedure to help with certain skincare needs; like hyperpigmentation, acne, and scars.

After the procedure, you may be a little red or slightly flushed. However you can feel the instant smoother and even feeling of the skin. Be sure to wear SPF 30 at least.

Rule of thumb: you usually need a microdermabrasion.. when you keep cleaning your face and it doesn't feel clean afterwards. There is build up dirt and debris.

For more information or questions, make an appointment with me at Astoria

Before  After 

I just did a microdermabrasion on myself. I cleaned up the makeup dirt and debris build up. Love the instant feeling of a smooth radiant skin!