We Heart: YSL Rouge Volupte Shine

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine: this unique lipstick comes in 19 different colors. Stay away from bold lipstick that stains your lips and try this luscious and hydrating textured lipstick. It is formulated to protect lips from free radicals and seal in moisture for up to eight hours. Retail price $34.00

We Heart: MAC Stuck on You Longwear Lipcolour

We Heart MAC Cosmetics  Stuck on You Lipcolour! Try this everyday, creamy, long lasting, lipcolour that doesn't smudge or run. Stuck on You is a mixture of frost berry-red and gold-pearl  lipstick. This lipcolour  applies on smooth with just two steps:

-Apply lipcolour
-Flip the stick and apply gloss

We Heart: Simple Eye Makeup Remover Wipes

It’s very important to remove makeup before bed. These pads are sensitive, and alcohol free so your face will not dry out! Retails for $4.99 in stores.

WE HEART: Red Lipstick

It’s the perfect time of the year to reveal your inner diva, and paint your lips fierce! Leave the rest of your face neutral, and all eyes will be on you! Find your perfect shade of red to match your gorgeous complexion. We recommend MAC shades, which retails for $11-15.

We Heart: Apivita Propoline Lip aid SPF 15

Perfect product to grab when you’re rushing out of the door! The cocoa butter is super moisturizing, and the berry and walnut shades give you a hint of color.  Retails for about $8 each beautyexclusive.com 

We Heart: Sonia Kashuk Makeup Brushes!

The handles of these brushes fit comfortably in your hand and make them easier to hold while you create your look! Retails $10-$15 each at Target.

WE HEART: Nivea’s A Kiss of Shine

Say goodbye to chapped lips! Nivea’s A Kiss of Shine with SPF is the perfect soothing moisturizer that your lips will love you for. Retails for $3.99.

Quick Tattoo Concealing

Whether you are preparing for an interview or getting ready for your big day, concealing a tattoo can be a pain. If this is your dilemma, here is a quick three-step process to temporarily conceal tattoos that many celebrities use.

(1) Dab a heavier concealer (like Lancôme Maquicomplet Concealer, $27.50) that matches your skin tone over your ink as well as an inch around it.

(2) Then rip a makeup sponge in half (the rough edge diffuses any hard lines), and blot to blend everything in.

(3)  Mist on a spray foundation to make the coverage look seamless and give another layer of camouflage.

(4) Dust on a translucent powder with a big powder brush to set things in place.

Suggested by celeb makeup artist Mary Burton.

We Heart: Ambi Skin Discoloration Fade Cream

Do you have an unwanted dark shadow under your armpit from shaving or rubbing of different fabrics? Well, there is finally a solution to your problem. Ambi Skin Discoloration Fade Cream contains hydroquinone, which brightens skin to get rid of that unwanted dark shadow. Retails for only $5.00 in drugstores.

Soft Lip Sacrifice

Do you love lipstick, but struggle with the dryness that can come after? Well here are a few quick tips so you no longer have to sacrifice lip softness for those beautiful lipstick hues you love!

- Apply lip balm  (We suggest Aquaphor Healing Ointment)

 - Blot! – Simply put blotting make lipstick last longer and keep it off your teeth.

- Swipe on Color

When using these tips, try to avoid long wear lipsticks which can be drying, and need to be applied to naked lips.

SHHHH… A few beauty secrets that may be the medicine to some of those beauty pains you cringe!

Did you know?

• Raw potatoes contain potassium to take away dark under eye circles. To reduce the under eye circles, cut the potato into slices and place on each eye.
• To extend the wear of your perfume, apply a very thin layer of Vaseline to your skin. Oil holds perfume scents longer than dry skin
• To lighten age spots and sun-damaged skin, mix the juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 ounces of plain yogurt. Gently massage into each spot. Use at least once a week
•  If you have thin lips, applying a little bit of orange or red lip gloss/ lip stick to the center of your lips to make the lips appear fuller.
• Crisco (yes from the can), can be used as a moisturizer or make up remover. Some hospitals even use this to treat psoriasis or eczema.

WE HEART: MAC Studio Fix Foundation

Finding a foundation for oily skin can be a bit frustrating, but MAC’s Studio Fix Foundation is great for oily skin and provides full coverage! Retails around $25.

WE HEART: Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm

Are you craving color with the lip soothing ingredients of lip balm? If so, this lip balm is perfect for you! It is a combo of Shea Butter and color! Retails at about $6.99. 

Four at Home Remedies to Remove Acne Scars

1.  Lemons: Juice extracted from lemons is rich in citric acid, AHA or alpha hydroxyl acids, which contributes to effective protection against acne. It enables your skin to regenerate, and makes it look healthy and more elastic. Lemon juice also helps remove dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin, speeding up the process of new skin cells appearance.

Process: First, cleanse the scar with water. Dab one teaspoon of lemon juice into a cotton ball and smooth it over the acne marks. Leave for ten minutes, then rinse. 

2.  Honey: An essential natural cure all, oozing with medicinal and healing properties, honey is one of the purest and most natural forms of remedy promoting general health and well-being. Honey is the best blood supplement by raising corpuscle content. The darker the honey the more minerals it contains.

Process: Whisk one tablespoon of honey with egg white. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes and wash it off with cold water. This natural home remedy for acne scar removal also prevents blackheads

3.  Tomatoes: Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, C and K, and help fade away your acne scars. Using tomato pulp with a touch of honey or lime as a face pack will help fight excessive oiliness. Tomatoes are also great blackhead removers.

Process: Whisk a tablespoon of tomato juice and two to four drops of limejuice or honey. Dip a wad of cotton to this mixture and apply it gently on your acne scar. After 15 minutes wash off your face.

4.  Ice: You can easily ban those dark spots left by acne-related problems by drinking plenty of water…or directly applying ice to those scars. Ice helps in flushing out the toxins from deep inside your skin.

Process: Rub one or two cubes of ice directly on the area affected by acne scars. This activity should be repeated around three of four times each day.  This helps in soothing the skin that has been affected by the scars, leaving your skin as smooth as before. 

If you have any other methods, or any other home remedies that have worked for you, I Heart Hair would love to hear them! :)

WE HEART: La Prairie Light Fantastic Cellular Concealer & Brightener

Ok ladies, every woman should invest in a great concealer and La Prairie’s concealer pen is so addictive you may find yourself wearing it for a quick run to the store. This concealer treats it all: fine lines, dark circles, and bags. The coverage is light to medium and when you need just a little more coverage, use their eye brightener. No caking, it won’t dry out your skin and stays all day. Like we said, this is an investment because this refillable concealer and brightener set will cost you between $65 - $70.

WE HEART: MAC's Tinted Moisturizer

Looking for an alternative to wearing foundation? We have fell in love with MAC’s Tinted Moisturizer and we can truly say this is something you will HEART for a long time to come!  It is a great alternative to wearing a full coverage foundation. It provides just the right amount of coverage to even out your skin tone without feeling heavy or overly made-up.  For you low maintenance ladies who still like to put together...give it a try. <3

STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: Mia "MiMi" Johnson

I Heart Hair loves to showcase other talented men and women in the fashion industry who are making huge moves. Check out our featured stylist and some of the things she HEARTS!

Name: Mia “MiMi” Johnson

What all do you do?: Makeup Artist, Beauty Blogger, and owner of P3 Lab, LLC

How long have you been in the beauty/fashion industry?: I’ve always had a love for beauty and fashion, but my journey officially started in 2006.

What is your hair regimen?: I am never tied down to 1 style! Sometimes I rock my natural curls, sometimes I add in fun tracks, and others I’m blown straight! Regardless of the style, I’m in love with my silk scarf that I tied my hair in and sleep with. I also have really thick, coarse hair so I have to make sure it stays conditioned and hydrated. I sometimes get my hair steamed as well. My style right is sleeping and working in pin curls then letting them drop at night for luxurious curls. 

What are some of your favorite products?: Olive oil, redkin smooth down serum, tigi hairstick, aussi 3 min miracle deep conditioner

What Do You Heart?: I HEART a lot of things but makeup and shoes are high on the list!!  I heart women entrepreneurs who are living out their dreams and supporting one another to make it happen. That is a beautiful thing!

Contact Info: www.mimijonline.com  twitter: @mimijizzle, www.facebook.com/mimijonline, www.youtube.com/mimijizzle  

WE HEART: NARS Rue Saint-Honore Eyeliner

We HEART NARS Cosmetics!!! And we really heart their Rue Saint-Honoré rich and creamy eyeliner. This deep royal blue color glides on so smooth and wears for 12-hour with no smearing and no caking. If you are looking to bring just a little more dramatic glam to your over look without over doing it. Try NARS Rue Saint- Honoré eyeliner, just $23,…we guarantee you will HEART it too! Check out how Kelly Rowland achieves this look for her recent album release party.