If gloss and conditioning are what you crave for your lips then MAC Clear Lipglass will satisfy the craving and then some. It contains Jojoba oil which softens and conditions the lips while giving you a long lasting, brilliant shine. You guys know I love a product that will give me multiple uses and Lipglass does just that. I use it alone for a very natural look or I can layer it over any lip pencil or lipstick. I also use it for chapped lips because it has such great staying power. My favorite new use is on my eyes. Yes, my eyes. I place a drop on my finger and glide it over the parts of my lids where I want to create a dramatic look. I then place either loose pigments or a glittered eyeshadow over it and the consistency and look completely changes. I suggest ordering two because that is how certain I am that you will be hooked immediately!

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I found it! I was looking for nail polish colors that are smooth and flawless with lasting power. Having a decent manicure is part of the job in the beauty industry. I need a polish that will stand up to product, in and out of a sink all day and constantly grabbing cans, the dryer and brushes. MAC Nail Lacquer is at the top of my favorites list right now. I have tried several of the colors, all finishes, and liked each one. I am not a fan of sheer polishes but some of the shades are great over a French and give a very shiny finish. This MAC nail lacquer comes in three long wearing finishes – cream, sheer, and frosted. It contains conditioners and UV protection and offers a no streak and no chip finish. Let me know what you think of this one or if you have any of your own nail polish favorites to share. Thanks!

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It’s true that many of the products we adore and use daily contain toxins you would never think of ingesting or otherwise using near or on your body. But little do we know unless we read every label and all the fine print about what we are actually putting on our faces. Especially the face; eyelids and lips- very sensitive and thin layers of skin susceptible to even the slightest amounts of unsafe ingredients.

I just went through my bags and found a few lipsticks that contain lead. The same dangerous neurotoxin that causes concentration and memory problems, behavioral issues with children and even miscarriages in women. Lead builds up in the body overtime with repeated use or exposure. You’ve read the warnings about the toys produced in China that contain lead paint. I know I’ve heard a few horror stories about young ones eating Mommy’s lipsticks too. So why risk any additional exposure? In a recent report of the 33 tested, 20 lipsticks had measurable lead levels according to www.safecosmetics.org. My point is why use a product with unsafe ingredients when you don’t have to. There are literally hundreds of alternatives in every great makeup store. Look for the ones that make you look good and make sense.

Let’s not be alarmed though because I share this as informative only. More and more of my clients are becoming wisely health conscious and ask for safe cosmetics with more natural ingredients that aren’t tested on animals. Fact is there hasn’t been one reported case of lead poisoning due to lipstick use in hundreds of years. Furthermore contracting cancer is not one of the effects of long exposure to lead.

Many reputable companies including M•A•C have statements about their ingredients or how to read their labels.
Our products contain ingredients of the highest quality. The levels of concentration of all ingredients in our products are safe for consumer use.
I use M•A•C lipstick and haven’t come across a box that has lead listed yet – of the ones I use. I haven’t a clue about more than half of the ingredients there but I do know for the most part lipstick is mainly waxes, oils and colors.

So look for some safe alternatives and it wouldn’t hurt to glance at a few ingredient labels on your cosmetics once in a while. You’ll become more comfortable and familiar with what’s going on your face. If you have a favorite “must-have” lipstick or other product you just can’t do without then there is a trade-off should it contain any ingredient you’re not comfortable with.

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