Fabafterfifty: cosmetic products
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Article by Fabafterfifty “The thin, delicate skin on the lips has a minimal moisture barrier; so it is vulnerable to wind, cold, heat and dryness,” says Loretta Miragilia, Vice President of Research & Development at La Mer. “Lip skin turns over at four times the rate of facial skin, leaving lips susceptible to skin that is ragged and rough. Even as a child I struggled with chapped lips in winter, and have always struggled to find a lip balm which has had any effect at all. Having tried the Creme de la Mer Lip Balm for myself, I can see why it is so sought after, and why the brand has generated its own following. It was a treat to use, it softened lips without being greasy when applied, worked with my own lip gloss applied on top, and tasted wonderful. It was immediately soothing and my lips have not...
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Best Make-up Tips for Mother of the Bride or Mature Bride
Article by Ariane Poole Weddings are a happy time not only for the bride & groom, but also for their mothers who have dreamt of this day since their daughter or son was born. Thus it is important for them to choose the right wedding make-up to look their best on the big day. Part of the problem with being a more mature woman is that you may feel that you are stuck in a make-up rut but really feel that this is not the time to be experimenting with new looks. Well I agree as a woman in her 50’s myself I know that we want to look and feel our best. The first step to looking your best is to be comfortable with your age and your appearance. This might mean booking a make-up lesson to re-evaluate and up date your look. With little planning and the right... -
Wedding Make-up Tips for the Mother of the Bride or Mature Bride
Wedding Make-up Tips for the Mother of the Bride or Mature Bride by Ariane Poole Weddings are a happy time not only for the bride & groom, but also for their mothers who have dreamt of this day since their daughter or son was born. Thus it is important for them to choose the right wedding make-up to look their best on the big day. Part of the problem with being a more mature woman is that you may feel that you are stuck in a make-up rut but really feel that this is not the time to be experimenting with new looks. Well I agree as a woman in her 50’s myself I know that we want to look and feel our best. The first step to looking your best is to be comfortable with your age and your appearance. This might mean booking a make-up lesson to...
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