Time to Lash Out!

You’ve seen the commercials – mascaras promising to make your lashes longer, thicker, bolder. There’s even a new prescription medication that makes you grow more lashes. It all points to one thing: Lashes are BIG right now – figuratively and literally. Here’s how you can stay on-trend when applying your mascara.
• Start at the root, and use a back-and-forth sawing motion to the tips.
• Do that three times – once in the middle, then once on the inside corner and once on the outside corner.
• Put mascara on your bottom lashes first. Otherwise, you risk ruining your eye shadow. That’s because we open our eyes wider when doing the bottom lashes, and the top lashes rest on our eyelids.
• Normally, I would say one coat is enough. This season is different. You want at least two coats. And maybe put a third coat on the back side of the lashes.
• Step outside your comfort zone, and have some fun. I’m talking about fake eyelashes. Go ahead and give it a shot. If it’s your first time, start with some that are close to your length, and just add fullness to your natural lashes. After that, try adding some length too.
• Start with lashes that come in one strip. Use a toothpick to apply a little bit of glue to the back of the strip and then just press the strip to the base of your eyelid, just above your lashes. Press for a couple of seconds. Apply your mascara over your lashes and the fake lashes at one time.
• To remove, carefully pull them off from one corner to the other.
Whether you’re wearing your natural lashes, or falsies, you’ll need to use a great eye makeup remover. I recommend Mary Kay’s Oil Free Eye Make Up remover. It’s amazing!
Send your makeup questions or comments to me at: Sabrinahill@marykay.com or visit my website at: www.marykay.com/sabrinahill.

Pretty in Pink – The Fresh Face for Spring

It’s the softer side of spring makeup: pink. Perfect for dress-down days, casual events, and a no-makeup look, pink is very popular right now. It’s the perfect counterpart to the other hot look this season – bold tropics.
Many women are afraid to go pink because they have tried and failed. The key is to find the right shade for you. Pink comes in dozens of shades, and there really is something for everyone. Just make sure you are using the one that is meant for you. Here’s how to be perfect in pink:
• Find your shade. There are pinks found naturally in your own skin. Take a mirror outside and into the sunlight. Look for shades of pink in your cheeks and lips. Try doing a few jumping jacks to get a natural flush into your cheeks. This is your most flattering color and the one you should use for a beautiful blush.
• Go subtle on the lips. Go one shade lighter or darker than your natural lip color, and add a bit of shine. For a super-easy and gorgeous look, use a clear or lightly tinted gloss.
• Be careful with pink on the eyes. If it’s too red, you’ll look tired or sick. Use a pale pink and experiment with just a little bit of shimmer.
The best pink looks start with beautiful skin. Make sure to use a great skin care routine, and use a foundation that gives you a fabulously flawless look.
Send your makeup questions or comments to me at: Sabrinahill@marykay.com or visit my website at: www.marykay.com/sabrinahill.