First of all, let me say it annoys me that it's easier for me to write when I have my glasses on; instead of perching my laptop on my chest, it can rest comfortably on my legs. Moving on. I'm going to start including something special and useful in my blogs: Nic's Picks. It has come to my attention that people kind of like my opinion when it comes to skin care, products, ideas, tricks, methods, etc. etc. So I've decided to write about my favorite ones. My special effects teacher told me that you should always share what you know, and I think he's right. It makes me happy to be able to share what I know and have it produce positive results. Everything that I recommend is something or someway I've tried. I'm not a doctor, a personal trainer, a stylist or a scientist. I'm just sharing information that y'all have requested from me, either because you like how I do something, or how something looks or because you feel like you can ask me. Now don't worry, I'll still write about love and makeup and travel, this is just a topic that is in demand.
I'll make my first one short and sweet (I'm on a limited amount of time, I'm supposed to be doing a bar tour of Williamsburg and I've yet to shower).
I've used Lancome for some time (since I started freelancing for them in 2008) and one thing that most people notice about me are my lashes. I'm going to give you my recommendations for long healthy lashes, or at least how to fake them for the night. First of all, if you're curling your lashes, STOP!! And if absolutely feel you must, only curl them on special occasions and get a great lash curler like Shu Uemera (of course), either the regular one, or the mini curler. I like the mini one because most of us are not great at using these monsters and the mini one allows you to get to each section instead of the intimidating attempt at curling all at once, yikes! When you curl, don't just clamp down once and be done, do several gentle clamps, all the while moving towards the end of the lash, thus giving you a more natural curl. And don't squeeze tightly, you don't need to. Don't forget to clean your lash curler in between uses with some toner or alcohol.
Now, if you don't curl your lashes, great! I'm sure they're nice and soft and lovely. Prime those ocular locks with Lancome Cils Booster. I love this stuff. I call it "lotion for your lashes." Put one coat on one eye, then throw on your mascara - I love Bare Escentuals Flawless Definition or L'Oreal Telescopic, they give you thick, long lashes without being clumpy and they are both affordable. Then put Cils Booster on your other eye followed by your mascara. Cils Booster makes me feel like I'm wearing false lashes, and the product is actually GOOD for your lashes! It gives them moisture and works as a treatment, while giving you a thicker lash to build on your mascara. You can even wear Cils Booster while you sleep; it will help improve the condition of your lashes.
Lastly, and most importantly, use eye makeup remover. My favorite is also from Lancome. It's the Bi-Facil makeup remover. It's gentle and very effective, even with waterproof makeup. Also, it doesn't make me breakout, which most makeup removers will do. My lashes get another treatment, leaving them soft and free of makeup. Finish washing your face (that's another blog), throw on some eye cream (and another) and you're good to go for the night!
Listening to:
Ray Noble
Ruth Etting
Ella Fitzgerald
Mae West
