Beauty and Personal Care

Best Waterproof Eyeliner: 4 I’ve Tried + 5 Others That Get Great Reviews

Lynnette Walczak — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:41:19 +0000

I have allergies that are so bad they begin in early Spring and don’t stop until early Fall.

I also enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors — especially riding our motorcycle on long distance rides several days a week.

The long-lasting eyeliner I’ve been using for years (Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner) simply doesn’t work well during allergy season.

This year, I decided it was time to find a waterproof eyeliner that will work year-round for me. (I already found a few waterproof mascaras that work great.)

For someone with allergies, this means finding a waterproof eyeliner that:

Lasts even after minor rubbing when you’ve got itchy eyes.
Stays in place even after hours of crying or dealing with watery eyes.
Survives the overnight wear test — like when you take a last-minute motorcycle trip without packing and need your makeup to work the following day too.

Best Makeup Brush Cleaners + How To Clean Makeup Brushes Yourself

Lynnette Walczak — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:20:13 +0000

Most of us don’t think about cleaning our makeup brushes.

I know I didn’t until I started hearing makeup experts talk about how important it is on talk shows and news shows.

Once I was reminded that everyday ‘sweat’ — and other forms of moisture — result in bacteria forming on your makeup brushes, I decided to start cleaning mine on a fairly regular basis.

I mean, it’s not like we ever purposely dab powder and makeup on top of our sweaty faces. But sometimes it just happens. And as soon as you do, the bacteria starts growing. (Eeew!)

Not to mention all of the other things you don’t want gunking up your makeup brushes — like dead skin cells, body oils, dirt, pollution, and old makeup.

Here are some easy ways to clean makeup brushes…

Root Canal Procedure: What It’s Like To Get A Root Canal (…I’ve Had 3!)

Lynnette Walczak — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:19:43 +0000

I’ve had a Root Canal… and I lived to tell about it.

Actually, I had two within 5 months. Then, I had to have one of those re-done less than a month later!

Why???

The short version is: I switched out all my old silver Fillings that I’d had since childhood with white Fillings.

That process resulted in 6 teeth needing Crowns… 2 needing Root Canals… and 1 needing a Root Canal Retreatment.

Initially, I was anxious because I’d never had a Root Canal, and I had heard such horror stories! But I can assure you… it’s really no big deal.

Here’s what you need to know about the entire Root Canal procedure. Hopefully, you’ll find answers to all of your Root Canal questions here…

Tooth Crown Procedure: What It’s Like To Get A Crown On Your Tooth

Lynnette Walczak — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:07:04 +0000

The process of switching out my old silver fillings for new white ones resulted in me having to get 6 Crowns… and 3 Root Canals.

I’m not complaining. I’m just saying this is how it went for me. (I’ll explain why in a minute.)

At this point, I’ve got a lot of firsthand experience to share about what it’s like to get things like Fillings, Crowns, and Root Canals.

So here’s the next part in the process after I switched out all of my silver fillings for white ones.

Here’s what it’s like to get a tooth Crown…

Facial Exfoliation Definitely Works, But Can You Exfoliate Your Face Too Much?

Lynnette Walczak — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:14:44 +0000

Initially, I liked the effects of my at-home microdermabrasion so much that I wanted to do it every single day.

But I resisted the urge and just did the facial exfoliation 3 times a week, as instructed.

I’m glad I didn’t overdo the microdermabrasion for these reasons.

Constantly forcing your cells to renew (by peels, exfoliation and such) is not the wonderful thing we originally thought it to be. After all, the skin only has a finite amount of layers, and if we keep peeling them off so that we get that fresh glowy new skin we have all become so addicted to, eventually we won’t be left with anything other than overly thin, sad, tired skin and small white lines (caeloides) made of collagen that look like little stretch marks and these will not be able to be removed. And that’s no fun. The key is to slow down cell renewal, not speed it up. Source

A Makeup Artist Reveals Why BareMinerals Is Better Than Other Mineral Makeup Lines

Lynnette Walczak — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:32:31 +0000

BareMinerals makeup has been a part of my makeup routine for a few years now, and every time I try a new foundation, I always return to using bareMinerals products because they perform better than anything on the market.

A lot of other mineral lines of makeup tend to be chalky, and they require multiple touch-ups throughout the day, which becomes a major hassle when you’re on the go.

Fortunately, you won’t find this to be the case with bareMinerals, which is just one of its many benefits.

My BareMinerals Routine

Applying bareMinerals foundation is quick and easy, and requires very little makeup-using experience.

Facial Cloths: Have You Tried A Face Chamois Yet For Cleansing Or Exfoliating Your Face?

Lynnette Walczak — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:08:14 +0000

I’ve mentioned several times how much I love the facial shammy that came with my Artistry Microdermabrasion Kit.

This facial cloth alone is worth buying the kit for! (The kit also includes a nice microexfoliating cleanser and a fantastic moisturizing cream. But you can get the cloth all by itself if you want.)

If you’ve never tried a face chamois to clean and dry your skin (I hadn’t before this), then you don’t know what you’re missing!

Facial cloths are becoming more and more popular in women’s daily cleansing routines.

Here’s why I love the facial chamois, and why you will too…

Best Snag-Free Hair Elastics, Rubber Hair Bands & Ponytail Holders

Lynnette Walczak — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:23:13 +0000

For your hair’s sake, you want to choose hair-friendly elastic bands that can be easily taken out without too much damage to your hair.

You also want to ensure that the bands you choose will be able to hold your ponytail in place for the entire day.

Tying your hair back every single day can damage your hair, unless you do these 2 things: 1) Use elastic bands that are covered with fabric like silk or cotton (never use rubber or plastic) and that don’t have any hair-snagging metal pieces, and 2) Spritz a light silicone spray over your hair before you put it into a ponytail, so your hair will glide against the hair band without splitting. Source

Here’s a run-down of the best hair elastics available today…

Olay Pro X Brush & Advanced Cleansing System Review

Lynnette Walczak — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0000

I love love love the Olay ProX Advanced Cleansing brush!

Aside from the amazing microdermabrasion cloth that I got with my Artistry Microdermabrasion Kit, I’ve never used another “tool” to exfoliate my face before.

Initially, I fell madly in love with that Artistry cloth.

But after I heard Dr. Ordon (from The Doctors TV show) rave about the Olay exfoliating brush, I just had to try it.

I’m sooo glad I did.

Anti-Aging Beauty Tip: 5 Best Ingredients For Aging Skin

Lynnette Walczak — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:20:39 +0000

Who doesn’t want more youthful, glowing skin?

But with hundreds of products on the market, it’s hard to know just what’s in all of those little bottles and which ones work best.

If you’re confused by the fancy jargon but eager to restore your youthful glow, there are some very specific ingredients that you should be looking for.

The Importance Of Collagen

Collagen is a fibrous protein that provides our skin with strength and flexibility.

As we age, Collagen declines and causes our skin to wrinkle and sag.

To prevent these signs of aging and retain our youthful appearance, we must find new ways to stimulate production.

In addition, things like sunlight, air pollution, alcohol, and cigarette smoke can damage your skin by producing harmful free radicals. If left untreated, these harmful byproducts cause cellular damage and increase Collagen loss — leading to wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Following are the 5 best anti-aging ingredients that can help to restore your skin’s Collagen levels and protect against Free Radicals…