SUMMER SKINCARE ESSENTIALS

Summer Skincare Guide Beauty Expert Jan Moran recommends Summer Skincare Essentials

1) Add some sun to your moisturizer!

2) In the summer the combination of heat and sun exposure can dehydrate skin. The best solution is a tinted moisturizer, which will give skin coverage while keeping it protected and hydrated.

For oily skin, Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer offers coverage in a non-greasy formula with a variety of shades for a perfect skin tone match, and an SPF of 20. 

For dry skin, Shiseido The Skincare Tinted Moisture Protection has an SPF of 20 to keep out UV rays while giving dewy light coverage.

For normal skin, focus on a formula that continually hydrates skin throughout the day, such as Clarins Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturizer, which promotes a smoother looking complexion, and an SPF of 6.

"Tinted moisturizers provide sheer coverage," says Moran. "To ensure the best application, dot your forehead, chins, and cheeks with a slightly damp sponge or, finger, then use a sweeping motion to apply evenly over your entire face."

Jan Moran is a bestselling author and beauty expert, whose insight on beauty and perfume has been featured in publications such as Elle, Vogue, and Women's Wear Daily.

Tired of Your Mascara Controlling You?

Don’t you just hate it when your mascara runs? Well I do. There’s nothing more frustrating to me then spending a lot of time on my eye makeup and having it ruined by clumpy, lumpy, runny mascara! What to do?

Well, Expert make-up artist Lori Rubin just happens to have a few suggestions!

Mascara should make your lashes lush and beautiful...not crusty and stuck together.

On a hot sunny day, if you have oily skin don't use mascara on the bottom lashes, so it won't get underneath your eyes.

For any skin type when it gets blistering hot, waterproof is your best bet.

Check out Laura Mercier's Waterproof in Black. It is one of those mascaras you won't mind paying 24.00 for.

So go ahead and bat those long lashed eyes!

P.S. As a precursor for any mascara routine, grow your lashes long with neuLash. The length and thickness is ridiculous and worth every penny.

Have a  Question,  Ask The Expert! 

Submit your question and Lori will respond. 

Lori Rubin is a world-renowned makeup artist, eyebrow, and eyelash artist extraordinaire based in Beverly Hills. Lori has over 20 years of experience in the world of makeup and lashes. She has worked with celebrities, royalty, and a lovely mix of men, women, children and teens, who praise her expertise. Weddings, parties, and a wide array of social events have hosted Lori’s work. This celebrated beauty expert is full of one-of-a-kind tips and tricks that she loves to share.

To learn more about Lori Rubin and her techniques please visit www.lorirubin.com

Inner Beauty

 

INNER BEAUTY
  By Lori Rubin

Yes, I am a beauty expert. I can talk all day about products for your skin and the best makeup from each line. Although I am crazy about makeup and skincare products, these products only enhance one's beauty. They are all so very temporary.

Beauty from the inside out is what to strive for. Then, when you add your makeup, it is only the icing on you, the sweet cake.

When you wash your makeup off and moisturize your skin, take a good look in the mirror and

• Makeup your heart
• Makeup your soul
• Makeup your mind

Be kind to yourself, know your true value, speak to yourself about yourself in a loving and caring way.

TODAY I WILL APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY THAT I MYSELF POSSESS

Today there is no one more important than me. We tend to make others more important than us as a way to devolve ourselves from ourselves. We make our children, our partners, and friends more important than ourselves. They should be of equal value and importance. If you hold yourself in a high esteem and treat them equally than you are treating them like gold.

Stress, anger, worry and fear detract from beauty by adding more wrinkles to the corners of one's eyes and face, and no expert makeup job in the world will fully cover that up. Beauty must start from within.

On Oprah's last show, she said many inspirational things, but what resonated with me the most was “YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENERGY YOU BRING INTO A ROOM.” So simple, yet so very deep and meaningful. I am so conscious of the energy that I put upon others when I enter a room.

Think about it. If you are angry or frustrated or intense and you walk into a store or coffee shop or anywhere, the people you encounter will feel your negative energy and naturally react accordingly. I notice when I walk with a smile and an upbeat manner, strangers on the street smile back and joke around with me. I love that exchange.

Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of times my energy is completely intense, but the change I have had is being conscious of it. That is a great start.

Now I put myself in check and try to switch my mentality. It's not always easy and sometimes seems impossible. It's the acknowledgement that is the first step. Recognizing how people react to you is the beginning of truly being in touch with your own inner beauty.

Random acts of kindness ALWAYS make you feel beautiful. Just opening a door for someone as small as it seems, is kind.

I took my daughter to San Francisco last summer. We could not help but notice the many homeless people. Every morning at breakfast, we would eat very neatly and take the rest in a to-go container with plastic utensils and bread and give it to a homeless person. One morning we were eating and the people next to us had a huge stack of pancakes that they were going to toss away. So I looked over and said, “Excuse me are you done with that?” They were from England and thought I wanted their food. I explained what my daughter and I were doing. They thought it was brilliant. A few other tables heard us talking and they all decided to get in on it too.

When we returned the next morning, the waiter recognized us and said it was a chain reaction. Many people were leaving with to-go containers for the homeless. My daughter and I felt very good about ourselves and felt like we made a difference.

Another example:

I recently had a client come in to get her makeup done. She told me, she goes to work and people are mean. She comes home and her “teenagers were mean” (we get that, right moms?) Plus, she was looking in the mirror and beating herself up about how haggard she looked. I just hugged this complete stranger and pointed out all of her best features and told her I understood, and listened. By the time her makeup was done, we had talked so much she said, "Wow I feel like I just had therapy and my makeup is beautiful." I said yes ma'am, that is beauty from the inside out :)

I feel that exercise is an important ingredient to being beautiful on the inside. Instead of making it a chore, go to the gym or on a hike or bike ride with the intention of relieving stress and meditating through it. I have trained in a gym practically my whole life. I have had some of my best ideas during this time. Plus, when you exercise, you get that endorphin buzz and your mood elevates.

There is much more I can say, about us as women, as mothers, as friends and partners, but we are all busy in life and I appreciate the time you have already given me by reading this. Thank you from my heart, you beautiful person.

Positive Thoughts

By Lori Rubin

I don’t know why things

don’t always work out

the way we plan,

still we try.

So now it’s time

for a new path.

A new plan.

All any one person

can do is try.

Try – hope – dream – create,

and look forward

to a bright future.

Deep within us all

is the ability

for greatness

and success

that can flourish

and grow when we

become at peace with

ourselves.

With the deepest of understanding,

belief and love in our

own personal identity.

Only then will

true miracles occur.

For more of Lori’s poetry check out www.inspiredbyyoupoetry.com 

Lori Rubin is a world-renowned makeup artist, eyebrow, and eyelash artist extraordinaire based in Beverly Hills. Lori has over 20 years of experience in the world of makeup and lashes. She has worked with celebrities, royalty, and a lovely mix of men, women, children and teens, who praise her expertise. Weddings, parties, and a wide array of social events have hosted Lori’s work. This celebrated beauty expert is full of one-of-a-kind tips and tricks that she loves to share.

Which Brushes to Use for Flawless Makeup by Lori Rubin

Watch video of make-up artist Lori Rubin as she shows you which makeup brushes work best to achieve that flawless look.

Video by Benny Haddad on www.bennyhaddad.com
Email: Benny@bennyhaddad.com

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Radiant, Healthy Skin

Prominent dermatologists Dr. Richard Eisen and Dr. Ramzi Saad know taking care of your skin every day is the key to gorgeous, healthy skin.

There are a number of factors that can affect the appearance and condition of the skin. Chlorinated pool or tap water will dehydrate the skin. UVA/UVB exposure from the sun or tanning booths damages the skin, alters DNA and reduces elasticity. A loss of elasticity also comes with aging. These factors, as well as simple neglect of the skin, will result in skin that is dull, dry, flaky, excessively oily and/or prone to breakouts.

GENTLY CLEANSE. Be sure to wash with a gentle cleanser or very mild soap. Harsh scrubbing can damage your skin. Using strong cleansers, toners or soaps are not necessary and may actually contribute to skin dehydration. Try Sisley Botanical Cleansing Milk with White Lily...

PROTECT, MOISTURIZE AND NOURISH. Because exposure to UVA/UVB rays damages skin cells and "ages" the skin, it's imperative that you protect your skin from this exposure every day with a sunscreen containing a minimum SPF 30. Dry skin, whether it's caused by chlorinated water, sun exposure, aging, neglect or all of these factors, will increase the appearance of lines and make you look older. It can also exacerbate skin conditions such as eczema, which may require treatment with steroid creams. Moisturize the skin on your face and body every day.

Preventative antioxidant treatments such as SkinMedica Essential Serum and SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF, are topical treatments that nourish and better protect your skin from free radicals and UVA/UVB damage when used daily in conjunction with a moisturizer and sunscreen.

PAMPER. To "refresh" your skin, remove dead and dry skin cells by occasionally exfoliating your skin. Exfoliation is somewhat similar to Microdermabrasion. At home, use a washcloth or a loofah sponge with cleanser on it to gently remove old skin cells. For a more thorough and luxurious exfoliating and moisturizing treatment, consider having a deep cleansing facial or a Medical Facial, which uses medical grade products to deeply treat and hydrate the skin. Try Dermalogica The Sponge Cloth...

Give a little TLC to the skin on your body by indulging in a Hydration Wrap or other gently exfoliating and moisturizing body treatment. Try Borghese Sali Esfoliante Salt Scrub...

Dr. Richard Eisen and Dr. Ramzi Saad are Board Certified Dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center and Spa (http://www.southshoreskincenter.com/) one of the largest and most progressive dermatology and spa practices in Massachusetts.

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Going To the Beach? Save Your Brows!

Picture this! You're at the beach with your man, playing in the surf, laughing, joking, kissing, and enjoying the sun. Ah … the good times. Later on, during a time out from the festivities, you go to the ladies room, look in the mirror and notice that one eyebrow is completely washed off and the other somewhat still intact. UGH!!

Maybe I can help a bit. Hi, my name is Lori Rubin and I work as professional makeup artist in Beverly Hills, California. If you have ever ran into this problem and you’re looking for an affordable, yet reliable answer, Maybelline offers a waterproof eyebrow and liner pencil that is great for the beach. As a tip, it also good to have a spooly brush on hand (similar to a mascara brush) so you can comb through the brow for a more natural look after application.

Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner

Remember to take your pencil with you. You can touch up your eyebrows just about anywhere you go without serious inconvenience. Make Up Forever also offers a creamy, waterproof eyebrow wax. This should be used with a light touch so it looks natural for the beach and impressive to "Him." Have fun! I also highly recommend neuveau Brow to grow in eyebrows and neuveau Lashes to grow those long and luscious lashes.

Make Up Forever Waterproof Eyebrow Kit

About Lori Rubin:

Lori Rubin is a world-renowned makeup artist, eyebrow, and eyelash artist extraordinaire based in Beverly Hills. Lori has over 20 years of experience in the world of makeup and lashes. She has worked with celebrities, royalty, and a lovely mix of men, women, children and teens, who praise her expertise. Weddings, parties, and a wide array of social events have hosted Lori’s work. This celebrated beauty expert is full of one-of-a-kind tips and tricks that she loves to share.

To learn more about Lori Rubin and her techniques please visit www.lorirubin.com

Our Favorite Sunscreens

Summer is upon us, and you know what that means: it's time to start thinking about sunscreen. Sun damage is, or should be, a major concern during the summer months, and we need to take precautions to protect our skin. With so many brands and types of sunscreens available these days, it's hard to choose which one is best for you. Here is a list of some of our favorites to save you some time.

Biotherm

Biotherm Sensitive Skin Sun Fluid with SPF 50 offers you Multi-protection against the sun by blocking the UV rays that cause sun burn. In addition to preventing sun burn, Biotherm also fights signs of aging, like wrinkles. It's highly moisturizing and leaves your skin feeling nice and soft.

La Roche Posay

The La Roche Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid provides a more subtle weapon against the sun. Just like it states in its name, it's a light formula, for those who don't like the thick consistency of most sunscreens. This one is recommended for normal or combination skin types.

Clarins

Clarins Wrinkle Control Cream with SPF 30 prevents wrinkles by blocking damaging UV rays and reducing skin irritation caused by over exposure to the sun.

BareMinerals

BareMinerals Natural Sunscreen with SPF 30 offers a more natural way to block the sun. It won't clog your pores, and it contains Aloe Vera Extract and vitamins A, C, and E. This is a great way to protect yourself if you're concerned with unnatural chemicals that may be in other sunscreens.

Whatever you do, don't go without sunscreen this summer. It only takes a few seconds to apply and blocks sun damage for a lot longer than that. Plus, it will save you all of the time you would have spent nursing your sun burns back to health!

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