Waterproof, Sweatproof, Humidityproof, Hot Flashproof MakeUp Must-haves!

By Guest Blogger Tiffany Lee Bymaster, aka Coach Glitter

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My long time (nearly 10 years now) amazing client, Chalene Johnson is the Guinness World Record holder for appearing in the most fitness videos! Hmm…that could very well make me a front runner for the makeup artist who has worked on the most fitness videos! I know a thing or two when it comes to long wearing, waterproof, sweatproof makeup! I really have no idea how many i’ve actually worked on but i’ve worked on the shoots for ChaLean Extreme, Turbo Fire (that was the sweatiest one of the bunch), Insanity instructor DVD’s (that was crazy sweaty too), PiYo (there’s literally a workout called “Drenched”), Turbo Kick, Hustle and i’m sure others that i’m forgetting. I’ve also worked in the editorial and TV world and have worked on shoots where we literally drenched the models with buckets of water/glycerine mixes, Pam cooking spray (for the glossy effect) and in a pool underwater for America’s Next Top Model. So yeah, I’ve had to become an expert at finding the right beauty products that will not make my life on set a nightmare. Plus I’m a bit of a workout freak myself and have done some crazy sweaty workouts as well.

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I have a ton of different products but these are my “tried, tested and true” faithful few that have permanent residence in my pro kit plus one brand new addition (as of February 21, 2015) that has impressed the heck out of me and the best in it’s category.

  1. It Cosmetics, Celebration Foundation – Full coverage powder foundation that is very long lasting. I love that it’s super fast and easy to apply and you can build the coverage from medium to full depending on how much you want or need.
  2. It Cosmetics, Bye Bye Eye Under Eye – Technically this is a cream concealer that is completely waterproof, full coverage but can be sheered out if you like. I also use this a lot as foundation on extra sweaty shoots or even to contour and highlight with! It’s quite the multi-tasking product!
  3. It Cosmetics, Live, Love, Laugh Vitality Face Disc – Wow, that’s quite a mouthful but this is the product that i’ve been using the longest in my kit as far as waterproof products go. It’s still my very fav and nothing else compares to it! This ginormous sized disc has a beautiful matte bronzer, shimmery highlighter and slightly glowy natural blush color in the most flattering pinky-peach shade that is flattering on nearly every skin tone. Plus like every product from It Cosmetics, it’s designed to be flattering on every age unlike many other brands that only work if you’re under 22! The ingredients include anti-aging ingredients including hydrolyzed collage peptides, Vitamins A, C, E, Grape Seed, Green Tea and Aloe. Although this is a pressed powder it doesn’t make the skin look drier or older like other powders can because it doesn’t contain moisture sucking talc like all the products in their line.
  4. It Cosmetics, Build A Brow – So this is my newest waterproof fav find! It’s a gel/pomade hybrid waterproof stain for your brows. Don’t be scared by the stain part because it cleanses off and just helps with the longevity of the product through sweat and heat. What I love is that this product is very easy to use. You just sketch it on with an angled brow brush in one step and you get a beautifully groomed and shaped brow. I love the Universal Taupe shade which works for nearly all hair colors and for darker color hair you simply apply the products in a few layers!
  5. Urban Decay, 24/7 Eye Liner – This is a super silky, creamy eye liner that doesn’t tug or pull on your delicate skin around the eyes. While it’s supposed to be waterproof, I don’t find it to be 100% waterproof unless you use a waterproof primer underneath. That’s where the next product comes in!
  6. Mally Beauty, Evercolor Shadow Stick – This cream shadow in a stick is the holy grail of industrial strength waterproof eye products. Although it can be used alone as a simple swipe of gorgeous color for your eye lid or even a wider liner to create an easy smokey eye, I almost always use it as a primer with powder eye shadow on top. Mixing & trying to blend more than one cream texture eye shadow in general is a recipe for a muddy mess in your eyes so I recommend using it as a primer and then using as many powder shadows that your heart desires. This primer is like super glue for all your eye products from your shadows to your liner. It’s amazing even for the most oiliest eye lids. If this product doesn’t work, I honestly don’t know what will! There’s over 25 colors to choose from but my two favs are Saddle Shimmer which is a bronzey gold and Dusk which is the most beautiful plummy deep taupe but regardless of what shade you use, you really can use any color powder shadow on top.
  7. Dior, DiorShow BlackOut Waterproof Mascara – The lineup of DiorShow mascaras have been amongst my favs for over 15 years and the original DiorShow Waterproof has been my Holy Grail of mascaras that volumizes like no other product and makes the most out of all 9 of my sad, puny, stick straight lashes. If you are not a fan of waterproof formulas because you’ve found they make your lashes dry and you get flaking under your eyes, this one is the best of the best! Plus the tube doesn’t dry out fast like other waterproof mascaras. It not only helps to keep the curl in hard to hold straight lashes with it’s waterproof formula but it has never bothered my eyes or any of my clients and comes off with a waterproof makeup remover (I use Neutrogena wipes in the blue packaging and labeled for use with waterproof products).

**My biggest tip for keeping even your waterproof, sweatproof makeup products in place is to get into the habit of blotting off your sweat with a towel vs. wiping which will take your makeup off along with your sweat. Waterproof means that it has been tested to show that water will bead off the skin without taking the makeup off with it but nothing is wipe off proof! I mean, even waterproof has to come off somehow too, right? So blot, blot, blot, no wiping!

If you found this blog helpful you should check out my full length, step-by-step makeup tutorial videos where I walk you through many  of my most requested makeup techniques! They are totally free but available exclusively to my VIP’s. If you’d like to sign up it’s super simple. All you have to do is go to CoachGlitter.com and enter your first name and email that you actually use and check. I will send you my series of makeup videos along with all the new ones that I continue to create. I promise never to flood your InBox and I only send out the occasional email if it’s something really cool that I want to share with you!

Muah! xoxo! Tiffany, aka Coach Glitter

The Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar

By Guest Blogger Heidi Wickstrom

I never thought I would say this but I’m addicted to Apple Cider Vinegar. Yes, you heard me right. After a discussion I had with my personal trainer about drinking ACV daily for several reasons, I decided to do some research myself. It’s beneficial for pretty much anything—your skin, your hair, and your house can benefit from its qualities. Raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized, apple cider vinegar is so much more than a salad dressing!

Top 10 Reasons to use ACV:

1. ACV can aid in weight lossDesign
Many people claim the Apple Cider Vinegar promotes weight loss by speeding up the metabolism. Just mix 2 teaspoons with 16 oz of water, sip it throughout the day for daily weight management. (Warning, it’s a bit bitter, but you can always add honey or stevia)
2. Gives hair body and shine
Make your own healthy after-shampoo hair rinse by mixing 1/3 of a cup (75 ml) of ACV into a quart (1 liter) of water. You can then store this mixture in a plastic bottle and keep it in the shower for ready use. Apply the vinegar rinse after shampooing and then rinse it all out, or for extra conditioning, you can leave the rinse on your hair. This natural hair care product can be used once or twice a week or more often as needed.
3.You can use it as a toner
Psoriasis sufferers praise apple cider vinegar for reducing inflammation. Apply a few drops to a cotton ball and rub on your T-zone or other dry spots to prevent breakouts and minimize blemishes. I also like to add a drop of lavender essential oil. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty.
4.Teeth Whitener
Gargle with ACV in the morning. The vinegar helps remove stains, whiten teeth, and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums. Brush as usual after you gargle.
5. It’s a Tummy Tamer
It acts as an effective agent against the viruses that cause stomach flu. It is also a rich source of pectin, which helps soothe an irritated stomach. Moreover, it helps treat stomach ache, nausea, vomiting and gas.
6. Leg cramps and Restless Leg Syndrome
Sipping on an apple cider vinegar drink can increase low potassium levels in your body, a suspect in nighttime leg cramps and restless leg syndrome.
7. Reduce swelling
Rubbing ACV onto swollen hands or feet reduces swelling. A wonderful thing during pregnancy!
8. Soothing bath soak
The next time you get ready for a nice warm bath, add one to two capfuls of ACV. It draws toxins out of the body, leaving behind toned and moisturized skin. Again, I love to add a drop of Lavender essential oil.
9. Sunburn remedy
You can relieve the pain of a sunburn and minimize peeling by applying a wash cloth soaked in ACV to the area. Don’t worry about the smell it dissipates quickly.
10.Natural deodorant
Lots of people don’t like to use an antiperspirant, so ACV is a great option. ACV absorbs and neutralizes odors. Simply rub a bit in your underarms. The smell will disappear once it dries.

*I do recommend Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar, you can find it almost anywhere! It runs about $3 dollars for a 16 ounce bottle. What a bargain!!

**Huge thank you to Heidi Wickstrom for contributing this article.  Heidi is a Fit & Busy mom of 2, who loves learning & sharing healthy, holistic, tips for living a healthy lifestyle.

Find Your Fit-spiration!

Zumba Wonder Twins SmallDo you have a “fit-spiration,” or someone who inspires you on your fitness journey?   If not, I highly recommend that you find one!  This could be a workout buddy, a fellow fit mom (or dad!), an instructor at your gym, a colleague, a personal trainer, a family member, a Facebook friend, anyone you know who inspires to you be healthy and fit.  Why is this so important?  Because staying on track with your health and fitness goals can be hard!  We all have moments in our lives where the “busy” gets in the way of the “fit,” and it is important to have someone to look to and/or lean on to help us get back on track.   Although it is awesome to have a celebrity fitness icon, I have several of those myself, your “fit-spiration” should be someone you actually KNOW who you can reach out to for motivation, ideas, etc.   Even when things are going great, this could be someone you can text with your newest healthy recipe idea, who will willingly be your partner in crime as you try a new workout routine, or who won’t let you miss a one day sale on Quest Bars.

Like attracts like, so being around people with similar health and fitness priorities will allow you to reach your own goals more quickly.  You need to be around people who value health and fitness just as much as you do if you want to keep it a priority in your own life.  People who don’t understand you, or why you want to spend the extra time, money, effort, etc. on working out and eating healthy, can slowly start to erode away at your progress.  Surround yourself with people who support you and celebrate your progress, and ALWAYS try to be that person for someone else.  Fitness is more fun with friends, and you become who you hang out with, so choose wisely!
xoxo,
Malea