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Beauty Myths Busted

Today, I am back on Fox 23’s Great Day Green Country to talk about beauty myths. Now, I am one to say there are no “rules” in beauty – what works for you is always the right answer. But I believe busting these five fallacies will really shake up your routine in the best of ways.

1. MYTH: Use mascara to the last drop. TRUTH: Mascara should be tossed every three months. Germ issues aside, mascara formula can dry out, resulting in suffering performance. To get the lushest, silkiest lashes, keep that tube fresh. Drugstore mascaras are outstanding for those who don’t want to splurge on something used for a short time. Try Maybelline’s new The Rocket Mascara and Volum’ Express Mega Plush Mascara.

2. MYTH: Rub in your perfume after you spray pulse points. TRUTH: The rubbing action crushes and corrupts the fragrance. Instead, spray on your neck and wrists and let dry for 30 seconds. I also love to spray perfume in unexpected places like my hair (don’t go too wild – it can dry hair out) and the back of my knees (for a more subtle scent).

Foundation

3. MYTH: Foundation should be matched to your jawline, forehead, cheek or anywhere on your face. TRUTH: Foundation should actually be matched to your neck as it is representative of your true coloring. Not only will this prohibit a line where your foundation ends and your neck begins, but the shade will look more natural.

Shampoo

4. MYTH: You should wash your hair every day. TRUTH: Washing hair strips natural oils, making hair more brittle and dry. Shoot for 3-4 times a week, workouts permitting. I found that my hair became less greasy the less I shampooed as time went on. In the mean time, dry shampoo can really save the day. Spray on dry shampoo and wait five minutes for it to “activate”. Then work through your hair with fingers or a blow dryer.

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Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Spray

A little something to brighten your day: I have found the absolute best smelling, best performing dry shampoo right on your drugstore shelf. Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Spray is my new favorite thing. I pulled it out of the dusty rear of my hair drawer last Friday to revive an amazing Dry Bar blow out. I knew I might be pushing it, but I just had to eek out another day. Imagine my delight when Suave not only refreshed and voluminized my do, but also smelled amazing. I met some friends for festivities and people (read cute boys) kept telling me how great I smelled! Now, you can’t beat that.

PSA: I’m having trouble finding this online. It is here at Target for $2.54. I am concerned they are discontinuing it, so stock up if you find it.

Drugstore MVPs

Fall trends are quickly approaching and there is no better way to try on a trend than your drugstore beauty aisle. For the autumn months, I am liking a natural, healthy-looking face with a bold lip. After months of wearing a bun in this hot weather, I am excited to stretch a blow out for a couple days – finally possible without the excessive heat. And for weekends, I love a super hydrated nude lip. Don’t forget to reassess your skin care and make sure you rotate out those more drying items.

1. Aveeno Ultra Calming Makeup Removing Wipes are the perfect “too tired to wash my face” cheat. I love how gentle these are on my drier skin. Literally, you have no excuse for going to bed with makeup on.

2. L’Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Caring Coral is another version of the lipstick/balm hybrids. This is a little thicker than the Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter, with better staying power.

3. Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk was the first dry shampoo I ever tried. It might even be the best. While it does have a white coloring, it absorbs well and works even on my dark brown hair.

4. Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick has to be one of the coolest celebrity/beauty collaborations. Leave it to Kate Moss to create classic colors that look polished but utterly fashionable. They aren’t drying and stand the test of time (literally and figuratively).

5. Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith’s Rosebud Salve is always at my desk (I also like the mint variety). It is super hydrating – a must to prep for the vampy shades that will be popular this fall.

6. Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector SPF 30, not to be confused with a foundation, is a ultra-light tinted foundation that has a radiance. It feels like you have nothing at all on, but it magically evens skin.

Note: I received the Aveeno Ultra Calming Makeup Removing Wipes as a Klout perk. All other items I purchased myself.

Shu Uemura Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder

I’ve got a mess of fine long hair. This means two things: it takes forever to style and I am lacking in volume. So when I find a product that acts as a voluminizer AND dry shampoo, I pounce. Shu Uemura Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder works great to “fluff” a blowout in its second or third day. It can make a pony just a little more posh with some volume at the crown. And it can lift lifeless hair.

This powder is absolutely invisible on my dark brown hair. I love the pen-like packaging (a breeze to throw in your purse). And it is fragrance-free. Seperate the strands where you want volume. Then use a very small amount of product – essentially one click – and brush on the roots of the hair. Massage with your fingers to distribute and voila! I found this tutorial super helpful when learning how to use the Volume Maker.

Shu Uemura Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder is available at Shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com.