TOP 3 BLACK GEL LINERS FOR ALL BUDGETS

TOP 3 BLACK GEL LINERS FOR ALL 

BUDGETS 

With black gel liner a key staple in all our makeup kits these days I get asked a lot by clients or by you lovely lot via Facebook message which I would recommend so I've compiled my top 3 suitable for all budgets. I've chosen these 3 for their long lasting, easy to work with texture along with the fact they don't dry out as quickly as some others on the market :-)

1: Essence Black Gel Liner : priced around €2, available at Pennys, Sam McCauleys Chemist and all Essence stockists nationwide.

2: Inglot no77 Black Gel Liner ( my personal fave): priced approx €12 available at all Inglot stores nationwide

3: MAC Blacktrack Gel Liner: priced around €17 available @ MAC counters @ Brown Thomas Limerick, Cork, Dublin & Galway.

***For those of you with pots of dried out gel liner pick yourself up a tube of Duraline from Inglot priced at €10 - a couple of drops of this little gem will instantly revive your pot of liner ***

***Top tip: When using black gel liner I ALWAYS use an angled brush as it gives a more precise and sharp line around the eye especially at the corner where sometimes it can be difficult to achieve that evenly finished point ***

Acne Prone Skin

What is your acne telling you?

1 & 2: Digestive System — Eat less processed or junk food, reduce the amount of fat in your diet, step up water intake and opt for cooling things like cucumbers.

3: Liver — Cut out the alcohol, greasy food and dairy. This is the zone where food allergies also show up first, so take a look at your ingredients. Besides all this, do 30 minutes of light exercise every day and get adequate sleep so your liver can rest.

4 & 5: Kidneys — Anything around the eyes (including dark circles) point to dehydration. Drink up!

6: Heart — Check your blood pressure and Vitamin B levels. Decrease the intake of spicy or pungent food, cut down on meat and get more fresh air. Besides this, look into ways to lower cholesterol, like replacing “bad fats” with “good fats” such as Omegas 3 and 6 found in nuts, avocados, fish and flax seed. Also, since this area is chock-full of dilated pores, check that your makeup is not past its expiry date or is skin-clogging.

7 & 8: Kidneys — Again, drink up! And cut down on aerated drinks, coffee and alcohol as these will cause further dehydration.

Zone 9 & 10: Respiratory system — Do you smoke? Have allergies? This is your problem area for both. If neither of these is the issue, don’t let your body overheat, eat more cooling foods, cut down on sugar and get more fresh air. Also keep the body more alkaline by avoiding foods that make the body acidic (meat, dairy, alcohol, caffeine, sugar) and adding more alkalizing foods like green veggies and wheatgrass juice. Another thing that most of forget – dirty cell phones and pillow cases are two of the top acne culprits and this area is what they affect the most!

Zone 11 & 12: Hormones — This is the signature zone for stress and hormonal changes. And while both are sometimes unavoidable, you can decrease their effect by getting adequate sleep, drinking enough water, eating leafy veggies and keeping skin scrupulously clean. Another interesting point: breakouts in this area indicate when you are ovulating (and on which side).

Zone 13: Stomach — Step up the fibre intake, reduce the toxin overload and drink herbal teas to help with digestion.

14: Illness — Zits here can be a sign that your body is fighting bacteria to avoid illness. Give it a break, take a yoga class, take a nap, take time to breathe deeply, drink plenty of water and know that everything always works out!

So the next time you break out or notice dark under-eye circles, look to your face map: your skin is probably trying to communicate on behalf of the internal organs. However, do remember that, as with all medical issues, it is always best to see your doctor or dermotologist for a proper prognosis. This is just a general guide to head you off in the right investigative direction – just because you break out between the brows doesn’t always mean you have a bad liver!

Mineral makeup is an amazing

Mineral makeup is an amazing option for women for so many reasons. Here are a few:

For those with sensitive skin–
Chris Krenzer Mineral Makeup™ does NOT contain any known irritating ingredients like Bismuth Oxychloride, Heavy Minerals, Coated Minerals, Preservatives, Parabens, Fragrances, Silicones, Petrochemicals, Artificial Colors or Dyes, Animal Derived Colors, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc or Cornstarch. This makes mineral makeup among the best options available for sensitive skin.

With mineral makeup, there are no preservatives. Chemically processed cosmetics normally add water to the product to create a smoother texture and to make it easier to apply. Adding water also makes a product susceptible to bacteria, so companies have to add preservatives to protect the product and to give it a longer shelf life. You should know that those preservatives are designed to protect the product, not your skin. In fact, preservatives are one of the leading causes for skin irritations. Mineral makeups are loose, dried fine powders with no water added — and therefore absolutely NO preservatives to cause irritation or damage to your skin.

For busy women who doesn’t have time for several touch-ups–
Chris Krenzer Mineral Makeup™ premium products with Dead Sea Minerals, it not only feels silky, soft and natural, but also hydrates your skin. These premium products have excellent coverage with longer staying power, requires fewer touch ups throughout your day. It truly is lower maintenance and more economical because the products last longer than traditional cosmetics.

For those who wear makeup frequently –
Chris Krenzer Mineral Makeup™ is a great alternative for those who wear makeup daily – especially models, actors, and actresses. If you wear makeup frequently, it’s simply better for your skin to use mineral makeup that causes less irritation, fewer clogged pores and breakouts. With mineral makeup your skin will remain in better shape and the irritation of frequent wear will end. In fact, if you are using makeup with Dead Sea minerals, you are also likely to see vast improvements in the health of your skin. The more you use it the more it will benefit your skin. Your skin will thank you for this.

For young makeup wearers–
Chris Krenzer Mineral Makeup™ gentle on young skin and provides a more flawless look for youthful skin, making it an ideal tool for teens. As stated our products contains none of the harsh ingredients or oils found in other products that irritates your skin or contribute to acne prone skin. For those who are just starting to use makeup, choosing the right natural makeup for your skin is critically important. Do it right the first time.

For women everywhere–
Chris Krenzer Mineral Makeup™ sooths and protects most skins types and offers a beautiful natural look and healthy feeling on your skin, “you’ve got to feel it to believe it”. These are healthy and real all natural mineral makeup at truly affordable prices.

Reflexology Map

Reflexology is a service where the therapist works primarily on your feet (and hands). The theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex points" in the feet, hands and ears that relate to specific organs and glands in the body. Practitioners believe that stimulating those reflex points promotes health in that organ via the body's energetic pathways.