Check yo SELF!

Yay...the June issue is out and we got a shout out! Courtney, who is a rockin' writer for several publications up in NYC called me a while back to talk shop about "Blemish Control".

We have collaborated over a few articles for several magazines and I warned her...you CANNOT get me to shut up about make up PERIOD!

It can be about a product, an artist, a book, tips, technique, what's new, what's tried and true...I warned her-I was truly a MAD Make Up Woman. We laugh about how I got into business saying I did it to justify my habit (only joking!), but seriously...I love being interviewed and I love to write.

It's funny how these things happen...I found it interesting

(the process) so I thought I would share...

They set up a phone interview (which for me lasts about 20-30 minutes-yes, I am a time hog)..so after we conference call, they then send a list of questions for their article. You answer to the best of your knowledge...then about a week goes by and one of the Editors (usually the ONE in chief) calls you to say she will be emailing you direct quotes to fact check. Then the fact checker confirms what you have said about the relevant topic. It is always a roll of the dice to see what actually makes it to print. You can chat for an hour, answer 50 questions, and have one blip on the page...it is a big deal to have anything quoted and a blessing to have your name and business plugged. I am a lucky gal, I get the fun part of running my mouth about what I love to do...they have the hard part of compiling all the information (which is why Courtney rocks...she has a huge spread in the middle of the mag)!

Soooo, check us out in this months issue of SELF.

I confirmed 4 fact checks, but have only found one...I feel like Where's Waldo, so if you can find more... holla back!

Last year about the time of my diagnoses Moore Make Up was in 3 magazines at the same time and I swear I don't even remember buying them. Not that I wasn't over the flippin' moon, but I was in a serious FOG! This year, I am in a place where I can be excited and celebrate!

Yay, for Courtney and for SELF...thank you for asking, writing, and putting OUT! We love your magazine and we love that you thought enough of us to get our 411!

Product of the Week!

Fighting Sun....Fight Aging-all in one! I love pretty much anything made by Neutrogena. They are consistent, quality products, all at a great price point. I find it challenging to find the perfect sunscreen for the face...I am not talkn' about for everyday (as in foundations, tinted moisturizers, etc.)...I am talkn' about for the beach, pool, and even working outdoors. Most of the time, you need something with higher coverage. I found this goodie that has a higher coverage, it's sweat proof, water proof, AND it has soy extract which is anti aging! Love this!! It is light weight, does not burn your eyes and doesn't leave you looking like a ghost!! I found mine at Target, but you can find this at just about any drugstore. Its like killing 2 birds with 1 stone!

Soooo, we have been doing "Product of the week" for a little over a year know and was wondering what else you guys were looking for? Still wanting product of the week or would you like to see more behind the scenes, more stories of what is going on from the biz standpoint? You guys are great about emailing me your thoughts, so let me know the direction you would like to see this blog go in... my thoughts are that I am a product junkie, always looking for the latest and greatest. My new favs...but I also like keeping things short and sweet, to the point!

I have also dodged putting the "Biz" on facebook because sooo many people have theirs on and my thought was that it was a Social network, hence the word social. Anyway, I am having second thoughts due to "keeping up" and it might be an easier way to get response from more people like YOU! We will keep you posted, but more importantly YOU keep us posted!

Out like trout for this week...see you all next week and don't forget your SUNSCREEN!!!

Summer Lovin'

And I'm having a blast (a shout out to all you Grease Fans)!

Boy, just in time for the hot hot weather, I found a newbie fav...

Lancome's Teint Idol Fresh Wear Foundation!

It is light weight, but gives great buildable coverage! It leaves you with a silky but matte finish, perfect for all of you out there who get the t-zone shine.

The shade range will give both warmer and cooler tones options, which we love...it is perfect for real women, with real lives, wanting real beauty. You can still see your skin through this foundation, so it's you...only better.

I would say apply it with a foundation brush for more coverage, a make up wedge or sponge for less coverage...but either way-I would avoid using your fingers on this one. If you have normal to oily, or oily skin-you want to try and keep your hands and fingers OFF of your face. The transfer of oils from fingertips to face will leave skin prone to acne or blemish breakouts (also spoken from a total germ phobe!) it is the healthiest thing to keep hands off and out of eyes, nose, and mouth!

Now with that being said, run along now and go grab your newest favorite foundation...one reminder, this doesn't contain sunscreen, so be sure that your moisturizer does!