Unnaturally Beautiful Children – Image & Beauty
There’s a scene in “Toddlers & Tiaras,” the TLC reality series, where 2-year-old Marleigh is perched in front of a mirror, smothering her face with blush and lipstick. She giggles as her mother attempts to hold the squealing toddler still, lathering her legs with self-tanner. “Marleigh loves to get tan,” her mom says, as the girl presses her face against the mirror.
The quote above is about Marleigh, one of the pageant girls on the show. Does anyone find something disturbing about this picture? She is only two years old yet already fully engaged with the beauty culture. Her mother has already immersed her daughter with the message that being beautiful matters and the attention it brings, important. Unfortunately the ridiculousness of this scene doesn’t end on screen, it is a depiction of our current generation.
How to Shop Smart at the Beauty Counter
When you’re looking for a new makeup brand or just want to try a few new products at the beauty counter, you’ll probably be approached by a beauty expert (a.k.a. sales person) who can guide you through the maze of products. It’s easy to settle in for your ‘free’ makeover and learn about the best products for your skin, but it’s just as easy to spend more than you intended – and pick up products you don’t even need.
Here are some simple tips for shopping smart at the beauty counter:
Your Most Pressing Beauty Concerns – SOLVED!
How To Keep Your Lips Soft And Moisturized
Any lip balm will keep lips protected, but it won’t add moisture to your lips. The best way to hydrate dry lips is to first exfoliate with a damp washcloth, then apply lip balm. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells on the lip surface, while the lip balm seals in the moisture, creating smooth, supple lips. If your pout is especially dry, reapply lip balm often throughout the day, and steer clear of long-lasting lipsticks, which contain mattifying powders that can dry out lips.
How To Make Your Makeup Work For Every Season
Unlike with clothes, makeup isn’t as tricky with trends since natural, pretty shades will always be in fashion. For spring and summer makeup, you can expect lots of pastels and brights, such as pinks, yellows, greens, and blues, with highlighting effects from shimmer. By the “ber” months, beauty trends shift with fashion, calling for richer colors to go with richer fabrics. If you have fair skin, get into this season’s look by brushing on cool, sheer shades on eyes and pair with pink cheeks. If you have morena skin, wear creamy pink or peach lips with shimmery shadows in beige, green, or yellow.