Hot Heads Groupie: Georgette, if I was told to grab two items from my makeup drawer because my home was burning down, my initial thought would be to grab hairspray and a handheld mirror. Obviously the hairspray is flammable and could make the fire worse and the handheld mirror might protect me from falling debris. After further reflection, however, I think I would want two items that would make me look as fetching as possible for the firefighters and for the reporters. If I could only take two items from my makeup drawer, what would you suggest that I take?
Georgette:
HHG: Alright, that’s a ridiculous question. Let me rephrase it. Most of us have makeup drawers full of lotions and potions and creams in all shades, shapes and sizes. I am at a complete loss as to what to do with them all. Since this is our first session, why don’t we start with the basics. If our faces are blank palates, what are the first two things we should put on them?
Georgette: Without question, the two most fundamental items in any woman’s beauty arsenal are a good cleanser and a moisturizer.
HHG: Is there anything particular we should know about either of these items?
Georgette: Well, there are lots out different brands and formulas out there. I happen to be partial to a line called, BeautiControl Cosmetics, but there are a number of good ones on the market. Like a lot of things, the most expensive ones aren’t necessarily the best. Ideally what you want are products that do the job without breaking the bank. That’s why I’m particularly partial to BeautiControl Cosmetics, which I do promote, by the way.
The BeautiConrol Cosmetics line is compared to the higher price cosmetics in the department stores but is generally about 1/3 the cost of Clinique. I’ve tried everything out there and I absolutely adore all of the BeautiControl Cosmetics products.
With moisturizers, one of the key elements to consider is whether or not they contain sunblock. If you put nothing else on your face when you leave your home in the morning, you should put on a moisturizer with sunblock.
HHG: I usually do that when I go to the beach, but what about days when I’ll be indoors for the majority of the day. Is it really that important under those circumstances?
Georgette: It is. You still have to walk to and from your car. You may be heading out to lunch. You only get one face. You would be wise to take care of it in the best way possible.
HHG: I’ve seen SPFs as low as 8 and I’ve seen some that go up to 100. For daily use, what SPF would you recommend?
Georgette: I’d go with a minimum of 20. You also want to take a look at the ingredients. A good sunblock will include either zinc or titanium. What you’re looking for is protection from UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are the ones most responsible for aging and UVBs put you at risk for skin cancer.
HHG: Alright, so if I do meet that dashing, adoring firefighter, I’m going to need to have more than clean and subtle skin. Where do we go from here?
Georgette: One of the services offered at the salon is make up application. Obviously this is a service we provide to a lot of bridal parties and teenaged girls getting ready for homecoming or prom, but it’s something other women should consider having done, as well. Properly applied makeup can do so much to improve a woman’s appearance and to accentuate what is already beautiful about her. If a woman knows what she’s doing in this area, it can make such a difference in how she presents herself in the world and in how she’s received.
HHG: So, in other words, if the only things in a woman’s make up case are pale blue eye shadow and Bonny Bell Lip Smacker, it might be time for new look and a little one on one guidance?
Georgette: Most women have read enough magazines to have a general idea of what they should do and of what color families work best for them, but there really is no substitution for a customized session with a trained, objective expert in the field. In addition to being the Salon Manager, I am a certified imagine consultant. As such, I am able to offer our clients a number of different services. One of them is makeup application. I love helping women achieve their potential. I love being a part of making them look and feel absolutely beautiful.
HHG: If it’s OK, I’d like to sit in on one of your upcoming sessions… with the client’s permission, of course.
Georgette: That would be great.
HHG: Georgette, thank you so much for your time… and Ladies, get out your lip and eye pencils and prepare to take notes. Our next session promises to be an eye opening (and lip defining and cheek bone emphasizing and dark circle concealing….) adventure. I can’t wait!
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