Keep Makeup Minimal in Extreme Heat

The Only Makeup You Need During Extreme Heat

By Emily Kate Warren

Living in California has many benefits: rare rain showers, a temperate climate, amazing produce! But that beautiful ball of fire in the sky that makes all this possible is constantly beaming down.

Trying to keep my makeup from sliding down my face is not easy friends. Here is what I discovered to be the best, bare-bones makeup routine for extreme heat. Keep your makeup light and simple.

1. Skip foundation. Use sunscreen or SPF tinted primer (see my pick below) all over and only conceal spots that are worthy with a non-oily concealer. Good ol' Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage will do the trick! Since it's so concentrated, you only need a tiny bit to cover redness. Leave the rest of your skin bare. Use blotting papers or one-ply tissues to mattify your T-zone. If you are desperate for added coverage, try mineral powder.

2. Liquid cheek stain is your friend. Dot a cheek stain with real staying power on your cheeks. Liquid formulas won't slide down your face the way cream and powder formulas will. Benefit Benetint is always my go-to.

3. Apply mascara sparingly. Avoid applying it on your lower lashlines—you don't need hungover raccoon eyes all day! I recommend Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash because it's waterproof.

4. Forget goopy gloss. Sheer tinted balm won't suffocate your lips. I like Cover Girl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm.

And while I think we all like to look a little sun-kissed, those smooches aren’t invisible. They come in the form of sunspots, freckles—even cancer. I don’t like the idea of slathering sunscreen on every body part, but I love being outside in my garden, at the beach and on location for shoots. So I have found a few ways to sneak sunscreen on that aren't greasy, smelly or globby. I hope you’ll adopt them too!

Makeup artist sunscreen picks:
Neova DNA Damage Control SPF 40 is a lightly tinted primer that protects and corrects your skin. It’s not greasy and it’s super lightweight so you can layer anything over it.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral Powder SPF 50 is a great way to mattify and cover redness since it comes in three shades. Layer over your SPF primer for extra coverage.
A long-time favorite of mine, Shiseido Refreshing Sun Protection Spray for Body & Hair Broad Spectrum SPF 16 is lightweight, smells great and while protecting your scalp, it incidentally smoothes frizzies.
And though this is a tad off-topic, I have to throw in that my favorite line of defense is my big-brimmed UPF 50+ hat from Coolibar. If I forgot any of the above, this covers well enough!

What are your favorite ways to sneak on some sun protection?

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Facial Massage

Facial Massage -- the ULTIMATE Anti-Aging Treatment

Head and neck de-stress massage brings relief to those who suffer stiffness around the neck and tight shoulders, migraines, stress, eyestrain and insomnia, greatly improving circulation! Aromatherapy combined with lymphatic and pressure point massage of the upper chest, neck and face brings relief of colds, congestion, blocked ears and sinusitis. Vital energy will flow freely as blood circulation is increased.

The face is full of small, sensitive muscles. Tension and age causes the connective tissue between the layers of the facial skin and the facial muscles to become less supple over time. Habitual expressions such as frown lines, rigid jaws and squinting eyes can become set.

The gentle and relaxing pressure of a proper facial massage can loosen up the facial muscles, soothe congested eyelids, smooth the eye contour and leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed! Circles under the eye and facial wrinkles are reduced, and your complexion will be toned and glowing due to the selection of proper active ingredients!

The face needs exercise. The stimulating effect of nimble fingers massaging the face helps stimulate, nourish, and firm the skin!

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How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster

Tired of wishing and hoping for your hair to just grow already? Here's how to help move it along a bit.

If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror, tugged at your hair and willed it, dared it, to grow, then you understand the particular frustration that comes with hair that just won’t get any longer.

Whether you’re regretting that bold pixie cut or just wish you could change up your look without splurging on extensions, making your hair grow faster is tricky. But it’s not a lost cause: Improving hair’s health and feeding your body the right nutrients for healthy hair will put you on the path to longer, stronger strands.

Everyone has a specific hair cycle for every hair on her body, notes Dr. Francesca Fusco, CLEAR Scalp and Hair Dermatologist, so some women will have hair that grows quickly, while others may have a much longer cycle. One product, Latisse, works by extending the growth cycle of eyelashes. But unfortunately, there’s nothing out there that does the same on your scalp.

“There is no documented pill that I know of which will dramatically speed hair growth; however, with supportive scalp and hair care, your hair will grow strong, resilient and healthy,” says Dr. Fusco. Contrary to popular belief, getting frequent trims will not influence how quickly your hair grows either (sorry!).

Although there’s no magic pill you can pop or serum you can apply that’ll transform you into Rapunzel, there are other ways to influence your rate of hair growth. It's possible you have an underlying issue: you’re not getting the right nutrients, your hair is weak and therefore breaking at a certain point, or maybe your stress levels are so high it’s interrupting your hair growth.

By honing in on these factors, you can boost hair health and give your locks a little extra encouragement.

Healthy Scalp, Healthy Hair“The scalp is the skin that hair follicles sit in,” says Fusco, and it’s where each follicle receives its blood supply, allowing it to grow strong. If you show your scalp a little TLC and make sure it's nourished and healthy, then your hair will in turn be healthy, stronger and more resistant to breakage, allowing it to reach new lengths.

Bolster Against BreakageAssess your hair’s health. If it’s dry or damaged, that means it’s probably breaking before it can reach a certain length, giving the illusion that it grows slowly. “Daily hot tools, chemicals, constant traction from extensions—could all put excessive stress on hair causing it to break,” says Dr. Fusco. Check for split ends or even tiny nodes midshaft, which can also indicate weak points in danger of breakage.
To give your strands a better shot at growing long and strong, cut back on the reckless styling that can lead to breakage. Heat style less often, brush gently and use a moisturizing and reparative hair mask to hydrate hair and nourish the scalp—where hair gets most of its strength.

Load Up on NutrientsIf you’re low in specific nutrients that are essential for hair health, supplementing can help. Look for a multivitamin that’s formulated specifically for hair, nails and skin (it’ll say on the label) to make sure it has these important nutrients for hair health: B vitamins, biotin, cysteine, vitamin C.
“Protein is hair’s best friend,” says Dr. Fusco, as are omega-3 fatty acids. Reach for healthy protein such as eggs and fish and avoid fasting or yoyo dieting. These can deprive your body of these essential building blocks for a healthy scalp and hair.

Stop StressingWe already know too much stress is bad for health and beauty, but did you know there’s a known connection between stress and hair loss, too? “When it is constant it can cause spiking of cortisol levels and this can contribute to increased hair shedding,” says Dr. Fusco. To relieve stress and its damaging effects on your hair, try meditation, regular exercise, keeping a regular sleep schedule, or any other activity that you know will help ease your stress levels.

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6 Awesome Finds for Mother's Day

Whether your mom likes to travel the world or stay at home with a good book, our style expert Jacqui Stafford has the perfect gift.

There’s no way you can ever thank your mom enough for all she’s done for you. But you can start by getting her one of these gorgeous Mother’s Day gifts that she will love.

For the Jet-Setter Mom
For the mom who loves to travel, Smythson's four-zip wallet will keep all of her receipts, cash and cards organized in style. And this beyond-gorgeous power blue is the prettiest shade ever: Elsa Blue. OK, I'm not really obsessed with “Frozen” or anything.
Smythson Mara Currency Case, $285

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For the Oh-So-Glam MomI teamed up with Love2Design to create a few custom, unique accessories. The Signature Cuff turns any handwritten signature into a one-of-a-kind, personalized bangle. Want to make it even more memorable? Take a video of your little one as they write out their name and then send in their signature to create a cherished and wearable keepsake. Or try this spin on the nametag trend with the Mommy Of…Necklace, which my celebrity clients adore.
Love2Design Signature Cuff, $350-$1,800 and Mommy Of…Necklace, $200-$450
For the Luxury MomWho doesn't love a deliciously-scented, luxury candle? Jo Malone has been one of my gift-giving favorites for eons for that reason. I’m loving the Blackberry & Bay scent and the packaging is perfect for the spring season.
Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay candle, $70
For the Bookworm Mom Your mom, and the rest of us, will eventually need reading glasses, if she doesn’t already. So why not sport them in style? Starling Eyewear—my latest obsession—offers wildly stylish, ready-to-wear reading glasses at super-affordable prices. Pick up a pair and gift her the latest blockbuster book on her summer reading list. Or if she’s passionate about fashion, pick up my book, “The Wow Factor: Insider Style Secrets for Every Body and Every Budget,” $20.
Starling Eyewear Amy Glasses, $60

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