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DIY Honey and Avocado Mask

Ingredients:

1/2 very ripe avocado
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

Directions:

Puree the avocado until it’s smooth. Add honey and coconut oil. Thoroughly blend all ingredients. Apply to your face, avoiding your eyes, and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse your face with tepid water in.

Beat The Winter Beauty Blues

Reese Dane

An Artic chill has fallen upon the majority of the country and The Makeup Examiner feels fairly confident in stating that winter is on. The whipping chill has her, and her friends, dreaming of a long vacation in a much warmer climate. Regrettably, jetting away for the winter isn’t an option. So as the old adage goes, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”.

When it’s frightfully cold outside, bring warmth to your surroundings indoors with a few simple “pick me up” steps. December and January are festive months so it’s time to get into the spirit of things. Make a delicious cup of hot chocolate (with mini marshmallows) and light a few seasonally scented candles to set the tone. These simple actions will hopefully lift your spirits a little and get you motivated for the next fun steps.

There actually is a plus side to being stuck indoors, as it presents an awesome opportunity to take time for ourselves. The Makeup Examiner loves to try out new beauty trends, but knows that not every trend can be mastered in the 2 minutes that we have before running out the door to work. If you’re stuck indoors, you have plenty of time to try out, and master, the biggest winter beauty trends. This winter, the metallics have taken over. But metallic can be tricky … too much of it (like shimmer) and your looking more like a clown then a beautynista.

Now is also the perfect time to pamper yourself. After you finished experimenting with the latest beauty trends, treat yourself to a few at-home spa treatments with a few of The Makeup Examiner’s favorite products:

Take a rejuvenating sea salt bath with Clarisea Clarifying Salt Treatment
Take a relaxing shower with a shower bomb like Level Naturals Shower Bombs
Do a DIY hair mask - Avocado and Mayonnaise Hair Mask
Give yourself a pedicure using Kerstin Florian FuB Balm
Give yourself a facial with Pangea Organics Japanese Matcha Tea Acai Goji Berry Mask
Do a head to toe body scrub with DIY Brown Sugar & Vanilla Scrub
Paint your nails in a lovely, deep red like TME’s current favorite SpaRitual’s From The Heart

If all fails and you’re still suffering from a case of the winter beauty blues, spray on your favorite perfume and whip out a bold lipstick!

Avocado and Mayonnaise Hair Mask

Ingredients:

1 avocado
1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions:

Remove the skin of the avocado
Mix the avocado and mayonnaise
Massage mixture into your scalp and length of hair
Cover your hair with a shower cap or a layer of plastic wrap
Leave on hair for 20 minutes
Rinse with warm water

Shampoo your hair and allow it to air dry to make the most of this homemade hair treatment!

DIY Deep Conditioning Recipe and Moisturizing Facial

Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
Ingredients:

1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Conditioner

Directions:

Combine the olive oil and the conditioner in a bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds (check for hot spots).
Leave in for 30 minutes
Detangle your hair with a wide tooth comb
Rinse with warm water

Moisturizing Facial

Ingredients:

3 tbs. of honey
1-cup yogurt
½ cup oatmeal

Directions:

Mix the ingredients together.
Apply to the skin for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.

At Home Spa Beauty On A Budget

Every beautynista is saying, “I can’t believe it’s August!,” and it’s true that summer seems to have flown by. But there’s still plenty of summer weather left, which also means that there are plenty of skin-baring outfits to be worn. Even after we put our summer dresses in the back of the closet, we still need to take care of our skin. So with the help of EcoToolsand a few new products from their Spa Bath Tools Collection, we can easily wrap up summer and head into fall with lovely skin. Not to mention, we can also enjoy at home spa treatments throughout the winter!

The Makeup Examiner has fallen in love with EcoTools budget-friendly, eco-friendly and effective spa tools. Of course, it doesn’t matter how fabulous our spa tools are if we don’t take care of our skin. It’s time for a quick refresher on skin care and how we can integrate budget-friendly beauty products into an at home spa experience. The first line of defense will always be sunscreen and with so many brands incorporating SPF into their products, there is no excuse not to protect your skin. Scroll down for a DIY Organic Skin Treatment and a breakdown of all the products that you’ll need for an at home “day at the spa”! [DIY Beauty recipes]

We’re heading into one of the busiest times of the year … back-to-school. It’s important to remember that you need to take time for yourself and not to feel guilty about it! To help alleviate any guilt, know that taking care of yourself allows you to take care of others and that with these tips, you haven’t spent a fortune

Sunscreen is a must - The Makeup Examiner often mentions the necessity of a good skin care regimen. Of course the first line of defense is SPF because no matter how many treatments you try, you can’t undo sun damage. SPF 15 is the minimum; opt for products with SPF 30 or higher.

Baking Soda Scrub

2 to 3 Tbsp. Baking soda

Small amount of water

Mix the ingredients into a paste

Using a circular motion, apply to face and gently scrub

Leave on skin for 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water

Spa Headband & Comb ($5.99), the bamboo comb gently detangles hair and can be used for deep conditioning treatments. The soft headband is perfect for holding back hair during your beauty routine and keeping product from getting into your hair. [DIY Deep Conditioning Recipe andMoisturizing Facial]

Shower Cap & Storage Case ($6.99), a shower cap helps maintain healthy-looking hair and protects from shower moisture. Use the waterproof EVA side with a deep conditioning treatment for faster results and enhanced conditioning.

Spa Moisture Gloves ($3.99) are amazing for an easy at-home luxury treatment. Apply hand cream and slip on the spa gloves for 30 minutes. For a deep moisturizing treatment, apply coconut oil and wear the spa gloves overnight.

Spa Moisture Socks ($3.99) have become a TME favorite. I’m probably as doubtful as the next person when it comes to inexpensive beauty treatments, but the spa moisture socks worked incredibly well and are rather comfortable to wear overnight. The Makeup Examiner slathered on her favorite lotion, slipped on the socks, and awoke to soft feet. This is the best at-home pedi treatment!

Bath & Shower Gloves ($3.99) are another TME favorite. Made of 65% recycled PET, their eco-friendly and effective for an all over invigorating body scrub in the shower. It’s as simple as wetting the gloves, applying your favorite body wash and ta-da … clean and refreshed skin. Follow up with your favorite body lotion.

Take Care - Just as you would clean and care for your makeup brushes, you need to properly care for your spa tools.

Spa Headband - hand wash and hang dry
Bamboo Comb – wash with gentle soap and pat dry
Shower Cap – thoroughly hang dry your shower cap after each use and store in bag
Spa gloves and socks – wash after each use and dry flat
Bath & Shower Gloves – remove excess water and hang dry
Replace – remember that all things have a finite lifespan

The 411 On DIY Spa Treatments

A lot of beautynistas are looking for natural and cost effective treatment that they can do at home. Understanding a few basics can help you to create treatments that work best for your needs.

Strawberries:

Teeth Whitener
Reduces Skin Inflammation
Helps Pores Appear Smaller

Lemons:

Natural Disinfectant, Astringent and Deodorizer
Helps With Digestion
Natural Body Cleanser
Skin Spot Lightener

Brown Sugar:

The Best All Natural Body Scrub On The Planet

Oats:

Relieves Dryness
Soothes Irritated Skin (Unfortunately It Won’t Work On Irritated People)

Now that you have a few basics of what you can find in your kitchen and how these items will work, you can move onto trying a few recipes.

Clairol Shares Color Duo Technique

Clairol Global Creative Director of Color and Style, Marcy Cona, developed a unique color technique to kick off summer. With plenty of backyard barbeques and beach vacations still on our schedules, it’s probably time for a touchup and Marcy has kindly decided to share her amazingly easy Color Duo how-to with The Makeup Examiner readers.

Two major pluses for The Makeup Examiner, regarding Clairol, are of course the brilliant creative mind of Mary Cona and the fact that the product is a quality at-home brand. As previously shared with TME readers, Marcy develops her own personal hair color techniques that are inspired by up-and-coming hair color trends and she develops them using Clairol Nice ‘n Easy products so the readers can replicate her inspirations at home. The Color Duo technique was derived to add a double dose of dimension and shine for natural-looking highlights, while helping to eliminate brassiness.

Marcy Cona’s Clairol Color Duo Technique:

1. Product/Shade Selection

Current shade – light brown to dark brown, medium blond to dark blonde
Choose one shade for the base and one shade for the mid-shaft and ends
Shade One: Choose a shade 1-2 levels lighter than shade two, within the same tonal family, for mid-shaft and ends.
Shade Two: Chose a shade for your roots and hairline that will contrast and provide a backdrop for shade two.

2. Prep

Read instructions, put on gloves provided in the box before using any color, and perform Allergy Test 48-hours prior/Strand Test to predict results
Prepare your hair color essentials (Petroleum Jelly or Waxelene, Plastic Clips, Large Tooth Comb and Towels)
Part dry hair into four equal sections and secure each section with a plastic clip

3. Application

Mix Shade One and apply to the mid-shaft of your hair and let process for 15 minutes
Mix Shade Two and roots and hairline and let process for 15 minutes

4. Finish

Rinse with warm water until the water runs clear
Use the inbox Clear Seal Glossy to condition your hair for 2-5 minutes
Rinse and style your lovely locks!

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