Mineral Fusion

Love it or hate it, summer is here—and bringing the heat. When the days are warm, and you don’t want to spend time on an elaborate beauty routine that may get washed away during a swim session, it’s the perfect time to keep things simple and natural. A natural look achieved with nourishing, skin-loving mineral makeup is ideal for summer because even if you remove some of it during the day, you should still have a glowing complexion underneath. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you apply mineral makeup this summer. Apply a Multitasking Primer Primers can support long-lasting makeup application and help smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores. What you don’t want is a primer that doesn’t have a good hold or makes makeup look caked on. Look for a product formulated to leave your skin in excellent condition. Ideally, it’s hydrating or color-correcting, bringing out the best in your skin instead of blurring too much of its natural ... Continue reading →

Let’s face it: Some things are best left to the professionals. But sometimes, we just want to have a little more control over our own destinies. This includes our beauty destinies. Thankfully, with greater access to quality tools, products, and guidance than ever before (Thank you, social media!), more people are embracing a DIY approach in all sorts of areas—including their beauty regimens. This includes getting manicures, or even applying their own gel top coats, which you can now do without a UV lamp. Here are five reasons to consider DIYing your next mani. Express Yourself Creatively Perhaps you have an artistic streak and want to try experimenting with your nail designs. Manicurists are great at what they do, but sometimes you want to maintain a bit more creative control, and there’s nothing wrong with that. They’re your nails, after all, so don’t be afraid to take the wheel and express yourself creatively. Hey, sometimes you just want to experiment ... Continue reading →