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As we mature, our faces lose some of its’ elasticity and firmness. It first appears as lines and wrinkles creep in around the eyes and lips. It seems to spread with a mind of its own. Kristy Embry has been a professional makeup artist for over 20 years and has worked with celebrities as well as a U.S. President. Here are a few tricks from her Webmag:

• Makeup Primer- smooths, tones and minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles ; creates a velvety, matte , radiant finish; use a cosmetic wedge and start in the T-zone; add a little extra around eyes  and over any frown or laugh lines( Arbonne’s primer is safe to use around the eyes and on the lips); when selecting a primer test it on your hand for a velvety finish and a matte look; the primer creates a barrier between your skin and foundation so the true color of the foundation shows and reduces the oil throughout the day from your skin
• Foundation-use a cosmetic wedge when applying to create a smoother finish and a more natural look; if using mineral makeup use a good eye cream to soften the lines where the makeup has settled; use loose powder to set the makeup but use sparingly only in the T-zone with a cosmetic wedge( brushes can leave brush marks in your foundation
• Mister-use a mister to set your makeup and give a dewy look ( Arbonne’s Awaken Rejuvenating Mist is great and the Unwind is even better for dry skin)
• Eye shadows -on mature skin only use matte tones( no frost in them); matte tones do not reflect light easily and show less wrinkles  
• Bronzer- should not be too orange or have too much frost in it- Arbonne has developed the  “perfect” product for that sun-kissed look; it can be used on all skin tones year-round
• Mattifying Powder- minimizes pores ;  translucent;  can be used in the place of compact powder; as a highlighter on the planes of the face (top of cheekbones, bridge of nose, jaw line) ; works on all skin types and does not build up on the skin

Come join me for a fun Makeup Party and learn how to use these tricks and more to create a great looking “youthful” face on Tuesday, 1-12-10 . 7pm . Contact me at 919-380-3798 or annmckenzie01@yahoo.com for directions or to RSVP.

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