$5 DIY Cleanser for Skin As Soft ‘n Smooth As a Baby’s Butt
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, anti-aging, education, handmade, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
Yesterday I ran out of my mediocre foaming facial cleanser — I use it because it was expensive plus it removes my makeup pretty well, frankly, it’s pretty much so-so. Today, instead of heading off to the department store in search of another high dollar, mediocre facial cleanser, I decided to make my own. Here’s my recipe that costs about $6 for around 4 oz.
Tags: anti-aging, bargain, beauty, DIY, dry skin, economy buster, organic, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
Acne Myths and A Recipe to Clear It All Up
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, anti-aging, education, handmade, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
Reality: Zits aren’t caused by dirt. Contrary to what you may have seen in advertising, pores don’t get blocked from the top down due to “impurities”. Rather, the walls of a pore stick together deep within the skin, starting acne formation. Far from keeping acne at bay, frequent washing may actually irritate pores and cause them to become more clogged. A washcloth can add even more irritation. The best bet is to wash your face gently with clean, bare hands, and only wash twice a day.
Tags: all-natural, anti-acne, anti-aging, beauty, DIY, economy buster, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
Cut Your Own Hair? Only As Long As You Follow This Guide!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, education, hair, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
We all have to balance the pricey cost of hair-cuts with the need to get a quick trim every 3-4 weeks. So, I was glad to find the following video that offers an easy step-by-step guide to trimming your own hair. If you decide to try this, follow these steps to a “T;” otherwise, leave it to a pro.
Tags: bargain, DIY, economy buster, education.self-improvement, hair
Beauty Q&A with GirlPaint: Free Advice for A More Beautiful You
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, bargain, concealer, cosmetics, education, foundation, hair, handmade, makeup, recipe, skin care, sun care
Recently I became a member of MakeupTalk forum. I LOVE posting on forums, and not because I want to promote myself or my blog (although that’s a nice benefit if other members like my posts), but because I really, honestly like giving advice, tips, tricks and product reviews. It’s the reason I started blogging in the first place. I was working in an industry that cut me off from the beauty world, and I desparately needed to connect to my makeup-loving sister (and brothers).
Tags: beauty, education.self-improvement, hair, inspiration, makeup, skin care
Beauty for TV Babies
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, cosmetics, education
here are some of my favorite vids featuring some terrific and very easy beauty tips and tricks:
Tags: anti-aging, bargain, beauty, fashion, Hollywood, inspiration success writing education self-improvement, skin care
Botox Follow-Up: WTF
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under education, makeover
Since my last post, I’ve all of a sudden become keenly aware of the new(est) Botox TV ads. The one that’s particularly bothersome, annoying and OMG-are-you-kidding-me features Virginia Madsen smiling dumbly and blathering on about Botox. I used to respect this actress…thought she had amazing talent. I’m beginning to wonder.
Tags: advertising, botox, Hollywood, surgery
How to Apply Eyeliner Easy-and-Quick
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, education, eye liner, eyeshadow
Eyeliner is one of those musts, even for a simple day-to-day look. For some, applying eyeliner — especially for daytime wear — is a mystery.
This video demo offers a quick and easy eyeliner application that anyone can do. All you need is an eyeliner pencil and a coordinating eyeshadow color and brush. Have fun!
Tags: beauty
GirlPaint here. I’m taking a momentary break from beauty to focus on success and inspiration. Here goes…
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, education, self-improvement
What is success? What is marketing? How do you make money on the internet?
All good questions. I’ve been attempting to answer these questions for myself. And there are plenty of “experts” out there, both real and not-so-much. In fact, my yahoo reader is littered with lists of posts from top bloggers who write about these very topics every day. And, damn them, they make it all seem so easy.
Tags: inspiration success writing education self-improvement
Got the Economy Blues? Beat ‘Em with These Beauty Values
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, blush, concealer, cosmetics, education, eye liner, eyebrows, eyeshadow, foundation, gifts, lipgloss, lipstick, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
It really doesn’t cost a fortune to look beautiful, or have the latest and greatest beauty buys from some of the best around….
Tags: bargain, beauty, economy, winter blues
The Two Magic Ingredients for Lighter, Brighter Face
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, anti-aging, education, handmade, recipe, skin care
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, real, actual results from honest-to-goodness studies — Harvard, even — point to the effectiveness of glucosamine combined with niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation of the skin, especially in those with UV damage.
Tags: anti-aging, beauty, skin care, young
