My first youtube vlog!

So I've finally decided to make a video on youtube and its not the best quality but it's all mine and I did it by myself! Hopefully with time i will get better and learn more thanks for watching, reading, tweeting and subscribing if you do! Much love!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uKwgukCCz8

Get 20% this Weekend @ Sephora!

This Promotion is for V.I.Bs and a promo code is needed which can be used online and is not subject to Sephora stores in J'CPenney. For said code inbox me @ MsJuicyJ88@gmail.com or Direct Message me on my Twitter MsJuicyJ88. Hope to see you there ladies!!!

So..

Summer came and went..no new posts...what's up with that??? I was really busy but I'm back on my grind and will hopefully be able to gain your confidence back in the months to come. Check back soon for Sales, updates and new releases as well as events and I plan to get up some product reviews in the near future! 

Apologies

So I have to apologize for being such a slacker this year with the beauty advice just haven't had a whole lot of free time and when I do haven't had access to my laptop but things are going to soon change I'm really sorry for not being on top of things. Now they say actions speak louder then words so let me stop making excuses and put my words into action!

Party!

Ciroc is hosting an event at my local M A C store May 18th from 7-9 which will allow me and many others who have RSVP'D to get a sneak peak at their summer 2010 To the Beach collection.

Eye Shadow $14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN 

• Sand & Sun – Light Peach (Matte)
• Firecraker – Frosted Mid-Tone Red Orange (Veluxe P)
• Sweet & Punchy – Bright Yellow Green (Veluxe Pearl)
• Shimmermoss – Green with Green Pearl (Veluxe Pearl)
• Humid – Intense Green with Shimmer (Frost)

Lipstick $14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN

• BeachBound – Sheer Frosted Pale Peach (Glaze)
• Lazy Day – Light Dirty Blue Pink (Lustre)
• Thrills – Rosy Copper with Gol Pearl (Frost)
• FunBathing – Mid-Tone Bronzed Plum (CremeSheen)

Lipglass $14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN

• Easy Lounger – Light Baby Pink with Multi-Dimensional Pear
• Flurry of Fun – Sheer Sparkly Peach
• Splashing – Mid-Tone Blue Pink with Soft Gold Pearl

Lip Pencil $13.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN

• Life’s a Breeze – Soft Pink
• Temperature Rising – Loudmouth Orange

Eye Kohl $14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN

• Float on By – Dark Green Turquoise
• Rosemary & Thyme – Mid-Tone Olive Gold with Shimmer

Powder Blush $18.50 U.S. / $22.00 CDN

• Hipness – Intense Coral with Soft Whit Pearl
• (Frost)
• Get-Away Bronze – Mid-Tone SunTan (Frost)

Highlight Powder $26.00 U.S. / $32.00 CDN

• Marine Life – Multicolour Pressed Powder

 
Nail Lacquer $12.00 U.S. / $14.50 CDN

• In the Buff – Muted Taupe Avocado (Cream)
• Scorcher – Creamy Bright Coral Red (Cream)

MAC To The Beach Bag $49.50 U.S. / $59.50 CDN
Note - available at MAC Stores only

Cream bronzer $25.00 U.S. / $30.00 CDN

• Beach Bronze – Golden Glow with Soft Gold Finish
• Weekend – Mid-Tone Deep Orange Brown with Soft Pink Pearl
• Luster drops $18.50 U.S. / $22.50 CDN
• Pink Rebel – Blue Pink with Gold Pearl
• Sun Rush – Peachy Bronze with Gold Pearl

Bronzing Powder $22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN

• Golden – Muted Golden Tan-Beige with Golden Shimmer
• Refined Golden – Finely Spun Golden with Soft Pearl Finish

 
Bronze Body Oil $22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN

• Glowing Tan with multidimensional Golden Shimmer

Brushes

• Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre – $38.00 U.S. / $45.50 CDN
• Brush 131 Short Duo Fibre Powder/ Blush- $34.00 U.S. / $41.00 CDN

I can hardly wait and I will be coming out with some pretty awesome stuff so be prepared for pics, swatches reviews and much more! To all you attending I guess I'll see you there! To the Beach ladies!

DYI-All Natural Moisturizing Facial Scrub

3 Table spoons Extra virgin Olive oil

2 Table spoons Organic Honey

½ cup Organic granulated sugar

Mix all together and then it is ready to use. Recommended use is at least once a week just dab a small amount into your hand and rub on gently to exfoliate and remove dead skin. You should probably do this once you have removed all make-up and after your cleanser. Extra moisturizer afterwards is rarely necessary. When storing this scrub be sure not to store in frig as this will lead to hardening.
Note: It's best to use organic products free of dyes bleaches or other products that could be harmful to the skin.

MOISTURIZE!

Now that it is officially winter and the weather forecast is saying cold, cold, cold..it's time to winter guard your skin. I know many of you probably think that it's not that big of a deal but let me let you know why it's a lot more important than you may think. As the air's moisture level depletes the moisture in your skin is drawn out leaving you with chapped irritated skin that appears flaky and can crack. These small tears in the skin are known as fissures and can be very painful. When you don't moisturize your body goes into overload trying to repair the damage, healing the cracks and trying to properly rehydrate itself sometimes resulting in and over oil production depending on the individual. Many of you by now are probably saying "yeah, but when I do apply lotion it gets sucked right up and it's like I never put anything on at all." That's because your skin is parched or you're not using the right product. Lotion sometimes isn't really that beneficial and can be hard for the skin to maintain moisture from do to the simple fact that many lotions contain alcohol which has a drying affect on the skin. Look for products that contain Shea butter or natural moisturizers or maybe even nature's own ready to use olive oil. Don't worry about the olive oil clogging your pores as the structure of the is too big to block or clog the pore. As for you beauties out there with oily skin don't think this rule doesn't apply to you. Even oily skin needs moisture the amount of natural oil you produce has nothing to do with its moisture level. Washing you face daily and applying moisturizer is important especially in the winter to maintain that healthy, sexy glow we all long to achieve. Here are a few I personally love...

▪Clinique moisture surge

▪Aveeno Positively Radiant daily moisturizer with SPF15    

▪Olive oil

For moisture on the go try Evian spray mist for the face or Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief. Not only do they help with moisture they help keep your make-up looking fresh! Let me know your favorites and what works best for you.

 

*Need to know how to wash your face check out my blog on the step to healthy glowing skin.*

Properly wash your face

When you go to wash your face you probably don't give it much thought. I mean as far as what's the right products your should be using for your skin type or when or how often you should be doing so maybe your question is about whether or not you have the right tools. Well in this blog I will be addressing all of these issues.

To start off when washing your face make sure your using warm water because cold won't allow your pores to open resulting in the bacteria staying trapped ,defeating the purpose, and hot is way too stripping/harsh. If you have oily skin and are acne prone make sure your cleanser has salicylic acid or if you have dry skin keep an eye out for cleansers with moisturizing ingredients like Shea butter, sensitive skin requires a little more care so I recommend Purpose gentle cleansing bar it's hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic (won't clog your pores). Using the right product makes a world of difference. Then work it into a good lather for about 15 seconds with your hands or if you have a fluffy make-brush you not using feel free to use that. Do you have flaky or dull looking skin? Then you probably need to exfoliate. Many companies have come out with spinning exfoliating brush but if want something a little softer try L'Oreal's Go 360° Clean which has one right on the bottle that you can pop out when you need it and pop right back in when you're done. Make sure to rinse your face well at least 6 times to get the entire product off and pat dry with a clean soft towel, rubbing causes irritation. Follow up with the proper moisturizer, they recommend doing so within the first there minutes after washing to lock in moisture.

Note: If you're like me and before applying moisturize, after cleansing your face, you use a toner/astringent don't discontinue use of this method if it has been working for you.