A Basic 101 Flawless Face...

Dry Skin
For dry skin, use a pink-toned concealer under the eyes and a foundation-shade concealer on trouble spots.
Next, apply a liquid or cream shimmer in a highlighting shade like pale pink, bronze or pale gold on top of the cheekbones. With more mature skin, be sure to avoid putting shimmer near lines around the eyes. If you choose a bronzer shade, try a little on the temples, forehead and chin for a sun-kissed look. Stay away from shimmer powders.
Dust a sheer translucent powder only on the t-zone. This will leave your cheeks looking dewy fresh. You can dust a little powder under the lower eyelid using an eye shadow brush; too much powder under the eye area looks cakey. A light touch will just prevent eye makeup from running.

Oily Skin
If your complexion is oily, start with your concealer under the eyes and on trouble spots. Apply sparingly to face and follow with a translucent powder. (Colored powders will streak on oily skin.) If you want to create a natural glow, don't powder the tops of the cheekbones. Stay away from cream to powder foundations as they tend to smudge and discolor during the day when mixed with your skin’s natural oils.
If you want to apply a powder shimmer after your foundation, sweep a light dusting on top of your cheekbone with a fan brush. Skip the shiny nose, forehead and chin areas.
Finish by applying translucent powder with a puff all over the face. Carry blotting papers with you for touch ups throughout the day.

Combination or Problem Skin
For combination or problem skin, stick with the concealers with a silicone base. These look great and stay put all day. For blemishes, I like to spot conceal rather than cover the entire face with suffocating foundation. For spot concealing use a small-tipped concealer brush and dip it into a bit of foundation mixed with a little oil-free concealer. Dab on the spot and lightly blend with the brush.
For combination skin, find the shimmer formula that works best for you and apply to tops of cheekbones. If you have problem skin, use the powder version only on unblemished areas. Shimmer highlights; so avoid putting a light-catching spotlight on pimples.
Use a light translucent powder. Heavy powders are no good. Let your skin glow and breathe. For a quick oil-free fix, use blotting papers. They work better than powder on problem skin because they remove the oil without smothering the skin.

Show off your Flawless Face!

Less Is More!

When it comes to makeup; less is more. A fresh face is all the rage. It begins with proper skin care. Washing at LEAST twice a day (see more in the health section for tips on this:). I was always a makeup lover, hoarter, diva--whatever! As I got older (and no I am not OLD) I realized that too much makeup was not the business. I enjoyed wearing a full face of makeup, which ultimately made me look older. Now as a grown woman and a new mom I realize that I not only do not have the desire to mess with a full "caboodle case" of makeup, but I simply do not have the time. A few essentials are all you need. I have gone Back to the Basics on this one.
Start with these essentials and I will give some tips to come on how to get the 5 min. face with only 5 items:)
makeup
-->concealer
-->pressed power
-->bronzer/blush
-->lipstick/lipgloss
-->mascara (optional)
tools
-->eyelash curler
-->blush brush

If ANYTHING it is HOW you apply the makeup, not what you use; so don't get caught up on brands. Invest in some good tools; a great powder brush and a wonderful eyelash curler will get you to look your best in less time. I recommend the Sheseido eyelash curler (@ Sephora). See my posting in a few weeks on how to accomplish a fabulous BtoB 5 min. face!

Organize Your World

LESS IS MORE. It's more important to have a few nice things that you truly enjoy, than to just have lots of stuff. Say goodbye to things that don't fit, are out of style or are unflattering. This goes for clothing, furniture, knick knacks, and other possessions you're not happy with.

CONSOLIDATE CREDIT CARDS. Most stores take Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Pay off your other credit cards, and in the future use only one or two of these major credit cards. Don't cancel them. Keep them open with a zero balance...If you cancel them, you can hurt your FICO score...If possible, use cash, an ATM card, or one card that you pay off each month for important everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and other necessities.

DON'T BUY DRY CLEAN ONLY CLOTHES. There are plenty of nice, washable clothes available for both business and pleasure. You'll spend less time and money at the dry cleaners. The same goes for bedspreads, curtains, etc.

SCREEN YOUR CALLS. Let your voicemail take all your phone calls, and return calls on your time--use your FREE minutes on your cell phone to return calls.

DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. Don't allow trivial matters to aggravate you. If the milk spills, wipe it up and move on to more important things.

GET HELP. Don't try to do everything yourself. Split up household responsibilities among family members. Delegate to your staff. Outsource projects, repairs and so on.

DON'T TRY TO REMEMBER EVERYTHING. There's no need to store it in your memory. Write it down, and write it in one place so that you can find it easily--use a planner.

WATCH TV ON YOUR TERMS. If your favorite program isn't on at a convenient time, use your VCR or DVR and record it. Then, watch it when you want to--without all the commercials!

DON'T OVER-SCHEDULE YOUR CHILDREN. Too many activities can cause a strain on your children, and you!

PLAN EACH DAY. Spend 10 minutes each night, planning for tomorrow. You'll be focused and ready to take on the world each morning! Use Sundays to plan for things during the week--put out 5 outfits for the week, pack 3 days worth of lunches, cook a big casserole or dish that you can separate in containers and refrigerate and/or freeze...you get the idea:) Use your time wisely.

~Have the courage to question & challenge the status quo... refuse to accept "traditional" thinking and answers as fact....~Kimlee