Tip Tuesday - Start with a good foundation!

Most pieces of work begin with a solid base - the primer on a canvas, the structure of a building, or the outline to a piece of writing - so why should your beauty routine be any different? Whether you're wearing barely-there makeup or a full face, the right base or foundation is ESSENTIAL. 

Regardless if you're partial to liquid, powder, mousse or whatever consistency you like, some basic rules apply. You know you've found the right foundation shade when you look like you're not wearing any at all and you just have naturally perfect skin (we wish this would ALWAYS be the case.) 

Foundation with a yellow undertone looks the most natural on all skin tones, as opposed to a pink undertone. You'll know you've found the right shade when it blends seamlessly and disappears into your skin.

Another key detail is how you're skin will react. Foundation breaking you out? It may contain oils that clog the pores. Look for a product that is oil-free or non-comedogenic. 

As with any beauty regimen, we're always partial to NATURAL products. Just think, you're pores are soaking up your cosmetics all day, so skip on harsh chemicals if you can.

Lastly, while PRTTY PEAUSHUN is known to do wonders for the body, it can also make for a lovely mug:

FOR A MINIMAL/NATURAL LOOK 

• PRTTY PEAUSHUN makes for an excellent base - mix a tiny amount of PP with your favorite foundation for the ultimate tinted moisturizer.

FOR FULLER COVERAGE 

• Apply a small amount of PRTTY PEAUSHUN before foundation and create a glow that will peek through your makeup. Light, Medium, Dark and Deep Dark add a great glow and color while Plain will simply provide luminous and dewy skin (both perfect for summer!)

PRTTY Eco Divas!

DIVA: from the Sanskrit “deva”, meaning celestial, shining, female deity.  (Just like you!) - Eco Diva

PRTTY PEAUSHUN doesn't take eco-friendly beauty lightly:

- we strive to provide the purest most beneficial ingredients
- our "anti packaging" reduces our carbon footprint
- our product is GREEN AMERICA CERTIFIED, PETA APPROVED, VEGAN FRIENDLY and GLUTEN-FREE

So when we found a beauty curator that shared the same eco-beauty mentality we were THRILLED.

Nothing is more PRTTY than beauty that's eco-friendly. The lovely ladies at Eco Diva have turned the chore of finding responsible beauty products into a treat with their AMAZING curated selection.

But what does it mean to be an Eco Diva? The ED founder, Charlene believes

• In the power of personal transformation (if you can dream it, you can be it)
• That your seemingly tiny choices create huge change
• That women will make those changes
• That conscious, caring, beautiful women – you – are the future.

The PRTTY PEAUSHUN team couldn't agree more!

The mother-daughter duo behind Eco Diva make up an expert crew when it comes to researching ingredients and their potential effect on our health and the environment.

The Eco Diva team has done the hard part, all you have to do is shop - Eco friendly beauty has never been easier!

For High Standards, Big Dreams & Beautiful Choices...

Triple Threat

The one and only, Gwyneth Paltrow, aka health/body/product/lifestyle guru, oh, and let's not forget actress - has shared her latest beauty and fitness tips. Last week, Telegraph shared GP's secrets for a taught and toned body, or at least the appearance of one when time isn't on your side.

Of the many tips, Gwyneth discusses nixing the weigh-in, indulging every now and then to maintain a balance, exercise and her favorite cheat product, PRTTY PEAUSHUN! (Iron Man 3 abs - yea that's PRTTY PEAUSHUN... and Gwyneth's stellar abs of course.)

While PRTTY PEAUSHUN aids in the appearance of glowing and toned skin, GP clearly does some of that toning the good old fashioned way, through our girl Tracy Anderson.

Gwyneth has long been a friend/fan of master molder Tracy Anderson and the two have both shared in the love of PRTTY PEAUSHUN (great minds think alike!) Tracy Anderson, the legs behind PRTTY PEAUSHUN, just wrapped up her second of two summer detoxes (another topic that GP covers.) Congrats Tracy and Brentwood detoxers! 

Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracy Anderson and PRTTY PEAUSHUN, - if that's not a triple threat then what is!?

Tip Tuesday - Sun Spots

The best remedy is prevention, but chances are you already have a dark spot or two... (or many!)

In order to prevent these pesky patches of skin, avoid wearing citrus oils and perfumes in direct sunlight because they can cause dark spots on the skin. Many skin care products can also make the skin photosensitive (sensitive to the sun). Check the labels of your products, especially facial peels with fruit acids. Antibiotics also make your skin sensitive to the sun, resulting in hyperpigmentation if left unprotected. 

To lighten dark spots, look for products with hydroquinone, kojic acid or licorice extract (glycyrrhizinate). Glycolic acid or calendula cream may also help slowly fade hyperpigmentaion. If all else fails, consult your dermatologist and ask about a peel or a prescription strength fade cream.

Not sure where Prtty Peaushun falls on the spectrum of photo-safe products? Luckily, PP passes with flying colors. Bethany Karlyn explains that:

Regarding Hyper pigmentation (melasma), avocado is rich in fatty acid, vitamin C and oleic acid, all of these ingredients are good for hyper pigmentation treatment. It is thought that Grapefruit essential oil is not phototoxic, unlike most of the other citrus oils; although Grapefruit oil does contain furocoumarins, which are responsible for phototoxic effects, it also contains other chemical components which appear to neutralize the potential phototoxicity.  When hyper pigmentation is caused by sun damage, the strong antioxidants in the formula that protect the skin against sun damage are Japanese Green Tea and Rosemary. Every single ingredient in Prtty Peaushun has a benefit for the skin and all together are a perfect combination to repair the skin, using it daily. We have had great results in diminishing dark spots with regular use of Prtty Peaushun. Use the Plain every night before bed to see amazing results!

And as always, the best remedy is prevention. Wear sunscreen always and a hat if possible.

Tip Tuesday - Putting in Legwork

Nothing will give you leg-envy like Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim!

Hard work and good genes are definitely in the recipe for a fantastic bod, but fortunately, you don't have to be a swimsuit model to get perfect pins. 

In good timing, amazing makeup artist and Prtty Peaushun fan Lisa Eldridge shares her tips for quick glam gams.

Lisa Eldridge - How To Make Your Legs Look Great - Instant Fixes!

Photo: Yohanna Peet

And IN CASE YOU MISSED the bathing suit buzz, definitely check out the genius MBFW makeup team on Instagram for behind the scenes pictures and videos: Lori Taylor, Yohanna Peet and Kirin Bhatty.

*Including a quick peek at how they achieve runway legs here with a damp Beauty Blender and Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder.

Fred Segal SUNday!

Get your glow from Prtty Peaushun and some of Bethany Karlyn's favorites at RON ROBINSON - Fred Segal on Melrose!

1. Prtty Peaushun - Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion - 8oz
2. Nudist ColorBalm Stick - Nude
3. Amazon Beauty - Rahua Shampoo
4. Amazon Beauty - Rahua Conditioner
5. Amazon Beauty - Rahua Finishing Treatment
6. Diptyque - Philosykos Eau de Toilette - 100ml
7. Diptyque - Philosykos Bath and Body Shower Gel - 200 ml
8. Slice - Combo Soft-Touch Tweezers Red
9. RMS BEAUTY - Cream Eyeshadow - Seduce
10. RMS BEAUTY - Lip2Cheek - Muse
11. LAQA & Co - Fancypants Nail Polish Pen

Tip Tuesday - Bronzed and Bright

Get ready for a weekly dose of tips and tricks from Celebrity Makeup Artist and Prtty Peaushun creator, Bethany Karlyn!

To kick off this new beauty routine of TIP TUESDAY, we naturally chose to highlight a perfect use of Prtty Peaushun in your summer-time look... and we're not just talking about glowing gams.

Bethany Karlyn illustrates below how you can use Prtty Peaushun to bronze and brighten your mug as well as other tips to achieve a sun-kissed and dewy complexion.

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My favorite way to use PP as a bronzer is to use a shade or two darker than your skin and apply it first to the areas of the face that would be hit most by the sun... the high points: across the top of the forehead, the crest of the cheekbone, the bridge of the nose, the point of the chin and even the brow bone under the brow. 

For a fresh dewy effect, the next step would be to apply a cream blush in a warm peachy tone to the apples of the cheeks. Keep the youthful AND approachable look going with a sheer moist effect on the lips. Use a tinted lip balm in a bright warm tone OR create your own by lightly tapping  a touch of the same cream blush you used on your cheeks onto the lips with your finger. Forego any liner if possible and finish with a healthy slather of lip balm. I Iike to use a big cocoa butter stick by Palmers, available at drugstores. Add a swipe if waterproof mascara and this creamy look will let you dive into summer from the pool to the beach, to the gym, to work and out on the town. 

For a quick dash of smolder at night, rim the upper and lower waterline inside the eye with a dark waterproof pencil and dance 'til dawn looking as fresh as you started!

- Bethany Karlyn

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