3.07.2012

My Newest Obsession

Besides sleep, I have found a new obsession!  And, I'd have to say that lack of my first obsession is what lead me to my second obsession....CONCEALER!

I am 31 weeks pregnant this week and completely exhausted!  Everyone is currently battling a cold in our house and sleep has been extra-limited of late- and for some reason (pregnancy, probably) the sleep I am getting, just doesn't feel as restful as it once did.  Sad, but true.  I wake up and my eyes look like I've been staring into the sun for hours- red, and dry, and puffy.  Yuck!

So, a quick fix?  Concealer!  I know many women hate using it because it can look a little "pastey".  First of all, make sure the concealer you're using is only one shade lighter than your skin-tone.  Second, be sure to cleanse and moisturize properly.  My third tip, is purely my own- I dab the concealer on (using the wand-type of concealer) to the areas I need to "brighten" and allow it to warm on my skin for a few seconds before I try to blend it.  I find that this helps it blend more smoothly- thus avoiding the "pastey" look that can sometimes appear.  It makes such a big difference- really!

So much so, that using concealer has gone from a "special occasions only" part of my routine to a DAILY part of my routine.  Is it part of yours?

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