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This will be my final post with Blogger... But worry not! I have simply moved my blog to my very own domain where I can rule the roost! No more are the days of restrictions and limitations.

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Sharnell

The Perks of Permanent Makeup

I've had several inquiries regarding the benefits of permanent makeup or "cosmetic tattooing" so I wanted to share some information on this subject with you all.

Permanent makeup is quite popular and can be a great cosmetic investment. Most women will decide to have permanent makeup done because it saves them time during their daily makeup routine. It is no doubt convenient to wake up in the morning and already have your eyebrows, eyeliner, lip liner and color done! Then to top it off, you go through the entire day without having to reapply or worry about your makeup fading or smudging off. Below, I have outlined a few FAQ's and answers about permanent makeup.

Are you a candidate? Anyone can have permanent makeup. It all depends on what you are looking to achieve. The most common procedures are as mentioned above, eyebrows, eyeliner, lip liner and color. If you have the disappearing brow, as previously discussed in my "Beautiful Anastasia Eyebrows" post, then you are the perfect candidate for permanent makeup. Cosmetic tattooing is also used as a corrective procedure for both men and women for conditions such as post breast reconstruction, thinning hair, scar blending, cleft lip, Vitiligo and Alopecia.

Will it look natural? There are some incredible methods of eyebrow tattooing such as the "feathering technique" that result in very subtle and natural looking eyebrows. Of course, there is also a wide variety of colors to choose from, so you don't have to worry about being marked with black eyebrows, red lips and blue eyeliner for the rest of your life! A good permanent makeup artist will include a consultation first so that the best shape and colors are chosen to enhance your beauty.


How long does it last? Permanent makeup will fade over time, usually lasting anywhere from 3-10 years. The color used on your skin will help to determine the life of your permanent makeup. Most people will have their cosmetic tattoos touched up occasionally to keep a fresh look.

Will it hurt? During the cosmetic tattooing, there will be some discomfort. However, unlike a normal tattoo, a topical anesthetic is used which will greatly reduce any pain involved with the procedure.

How much does it cost? The price of permanent makeup will differ for each case depending on what area is being accented. You can count on spending at least a couple hundred of dollars for any one procedure. Again, this can be a worthwhile investment if you find that saving time while always looking your best is money well spent.

Hopefully, this post will help to answer some of your general questions with regard to permanent makeup. If you would like additional information on permanent makeup, please visit Natural Effects Permanent Makeup.

Pimples Be Gone!

Ever try to cover up a nasty pimple with your concealer or foundation just to be left with a splotchy, mountainous mess actually attracting more attention than not? Yeah, me too! Don't worry, it happens to the best of us.

The problem with using makeup to cover up a blemish is that it most likely doesn't have the proper undertone to conceal the redness caused by the blemish. There is an easy way to determine what color concealer you will need to combat your skin discoloration. Simply use the good old color wheel as your guide. Whatever color you are trying to disguise will be counteracted by applying the color on the opposite side of the wheel. In the case of covering up a pimple, you would need a concealer with a green undertone. If you don't know what undertone your concealer may have, there are also color correctors that do just the job of concealing. Using a color corrector will require a top layer of your concealer in order to blend in the concealed area with the rest of your skin.

So now you know how to cosmetically cover up that annoying pimple. Let's work on eliminating it all together. There are lots of acne spot treatments offering a concealing effect. But none are as great as Dermalogica's new! concealing spot treatment. While masking your blemish, this spot treatment will kill bacteria, absorb excess oil, reduce congestion in the follicle, slough off dead skin cells, prevent overactive sebaceous glands and purify your skin ALL IN ONE! Is it a miracle? No, it's Dermalogica. That's what they do! With no artificial fragrance or coloring, you can be assured that this spot treatment's incredible blend of ingredients such as zinc oxide and cinnamon bark extract will bring your blemish down while making sure you look beautiful all the while.