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    Crazy Busy Beautiful: Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast
    Crazy Busy Beautiful: Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast
    Crazy Busy Beautiful: Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast
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    Crazy Busy Beautiful: Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast

    By Carmindy

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    From Carmindy, the make-up artist of TLC’s #1 rated show What Not to Wear and the bestselling author of The 5-Minute Face, comes Crazy Busy Beautiful: an invaluable guide with more than 597 secret beauty tricks for busy women everywhere.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMar 30, 2010
    ISBN9780061987694
    Crazy Busy Beautiful: Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast
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    Carmindy

    Organized by feature, the book covers everything from eyes and brows to cheeks and skin care, and includes travel tips and ways to channel your inner "glamazon." Whether you want advice on creating perfect smoky eyes or need help picking the perfect shade of foundation, Carmindy has tips for daytime routines, nighttime glamour, travel, and every other time you want to look and feel beautiful in your crazy, busy life.

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    • 4/5
      Nice collection of beauty tips that has something for everyone no matter your age, income or lifestyle. All the tip are streamlined and geared to the busy woman who needs to know what works. Also included were tips from Carmindy's fans and some old fashioned beauty tips - I'm still trying to get over the snail slime one. Quick read and well set up so you can find things easily even without an index. Nice.

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    • 4/5
      Did this on daily lit, it was great, no matter your age or budget. Practical advice.

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    Crazy Busy Beautiful - Carmindy

    1

    Start with Skin Care

    Skin tells all. It reflects your health, indicates your stress-o-meter, and shows whether you’ve made prevention part of your beauty routine.

    Even if you haven’t been most excellent to your epidermis, fear not. It’s never too late (or too soon) to step up your skin-care routine and reap the gorgeous rewards.

    Wear sunscreen every single day. Nothing prevents wrinkles, aging, and spots like a big slather of SPF 30 or higher. Clouds. Rain. Snow. Sun. No matter what, wear it!

    * The best sunscreens contain ingredients like zinc or titanium dioxide. These provide your skin with a stronger barrier of protection. They may take a bit longer to blend in, but they work very well when applied early and often.

    * It is a myth that any protection over SPF 15 is a waste. You need a 30 or higher SPF to stay protected. And don’t be stingy with sunscreen: you need a full coating for full-power protection.

    Summer Beauty

    Despite the name, waterproof sunscreen still needs to be reapplied after you get out of the water. Even if you’re not taking a dip, you should still reapply every two hours.

    * If sunscreen stings your eyes, switch to a formula made for the eye area. In a pinch, apply a lip balm with a high SPF around your eyes.

    * If you go to the beach and notice a million more freckles emerging by day’s end, you are not protecting yourself enough. Use the highest SPF possible, wear a hat, and sit under an umbrella.

    * When using a high-SPF sunscreen, always apply it after your moisturizer and let it soak in before applying makeup.

    * If your high-SPF sunscreen leaves a noticeable white cast on your face, mix in a bit of foundation before your application to create an even, natural look.

    * Not sure how to reapply sunscreen over your makeup without messing it up? Simply spritz on a spray sunscreen over your face—no blending necessary.

    Timesaver

    Choose a moisturizer with SPF for a quick one-two punch. It simultaneously protects your skin and keeps it supple.

    The Nasties

    SUNBURNS

    Did you commit the biggest beauty sin—frying your face?! Be glad I’m not there to see it; sunburns burn me up! Now, after promising yourself never to let this happen again, take some aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce the pain and inflammation. Then moisturize like crazy with aloe-based moisturizers. Before going out, slather on sunscreen and put on a face-shading hat.

    To cover up sunburn, tap-don’t rub-liquid foundation onto the skin, using a non-latex sponge. Dust on a yellow-based powder to reduce redness.

    Since you’ve charred your skin red, avoid wearing blush. Choose tawny or neutral lip colors (without a hint of red or pink) to tone down the red-alert effect.

    * Wash your face at night. You don’t have to cleanse again in the morning unless you get really oily. Over-washing can dry out your skin.

    * Never, ever sleep in your makeup! No matter how tired you are, always remove your makeup and apply moisturizer before going to bed. You’ll thank me in the morning.

    * For dry skin, choose creamy cleansers and cream moisturizers.

    * For oily skin, go for gel cleansers and oil-free moisturizing lotions.

    * If you’re a soap-and-water girl, never use regular body soap on your face. Choose pH-balanced facial soaps suited to your skin type.

    * Using a terry-cloth washcloth to wash your face can help slough off dead skin cells.

    * If you are prone to ruddiness, never use really hot water. It can irritate capillaries and cause further reddening.

    * Mix a small amount of baking soda with a drop of liquid facial cleanser for lighter, brighter-looking skin without bleaching.

    * Swipe a cotton ball dipped in mineral oil across stubborn makeup. It will melt off.

    * To remove eye makeup, use soft cotton squares dipped in makeup remover and wipe gently. Avoid using toilet paper: it’s too abrasive.

    * Dip a Q-tip into makeup remover and sweep across the lash line to remove waterproof eyeliner.

    * Baby wipes are handy for removing stubborn eye makeup. Carry a couple of individually wrapped baby wipes in case you end up on a pal’s sofa at four A.M.

    * If you’re stuck without your usual cleanup gear, clear lip gloss can be used as an eye makeup remover.

    * Exfoliate your face at least a few times a week. A good scrub eliminates dry flakes, sebum, oils, and any other nasty things that keep your skin from being supersmooth.

    * Be gentle when exfoliating. Massage longer instead of scrubbing harder. Being rough only irritates the skin and can cause redness.

    * Plain white sugar is hands-down the best exfoliant around. In the shower, simply lather up your face and body with your regular cleanser and then scrub about a handful of sugar over your skin, using circular motions. Rinse away remaining crystals. You’ll be glowingly sweet.

    * Avoid alcohol-based toners. They just strip your skin of its natural oils. If you like to tone, choose herbal toners like rosewater.

    Moneysaver

    Apple cider vinegar makes a great—if a bit stinky—natural toner. Fill your sink with cool water and add about a cup of the stuff. Splash your face multiple times; rinse with plain cold water.

    * Splash your face with cold water before applying your moisturizer, to help tighten up the skin.

    * To see if a moisturizer is rich enough for you, do the tight test. Apply it and wait for a few minutes. If your skin still feels tight, you need to step up to a heavier, richer formula.

    * Don’t skip moisturizer if you have oily skin. You may be making it oilier by skipping, as your glands may be over-producing oil to protect your skin. Reduce their workload! Smooth on a little oil-free moisturizer every morning.

    * Always carry a sample size of your moisturizer in your purse. If you get dry, you can easily reapply through-out the day.

    Moneysaver

    Olive oil serves as a good natural moisturizer for super-dry skin.

    Travel

    Headed for the airport? Skip the makeup and reapply moisturizer throughout the flight to keep your skin hydrated.

    * If you’re going to splurge on a skin product, put your big bucks down for an eye cream that’s packed with age-fighting ingredients. The newest formulas can create a visible difference. I’ve seen it on my own peepers.

    * Regular moisturizer doubles just fine as an eye cream if you don’t want to blow the extra dough.

    * Make your expensive face cream last longer by applying it only where you need it most. Use bargain moisturizer

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