Overnight Microdermabrasion?

My face has been looking a little rough. I don't know, maybe I've been focused on other things and haven't really been taking care of it the way I should? Anyway, I noticed that my cheeks and my forehead especially had this rough texture, like bumpy and red.

I have been wanting to try the Anew Clinical Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid, so this was a perfect opportunity.

Here's my before/after.

This was just overnight. I applied the Anew Clinical Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid all over my face, allowed it to dry, then applied my regular Anew night cream over it. The bumpy texture of my cheeks are clearly improved! I can even feel the smoothness when I run my fingers over my cheek. Seriously.

I just wanted to test this product since I had never used it before. I'm impressed.

Anew Clinical Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid is your solution to problem lines and wrinkles. Make your skin look younger, smoother, and more radiant with this anti aging serum. Exfoliate and retexture your facial skin overnight with the effects (and not the irritation) of a professional microdermabrasion. In 3 days, you'll notice dramatic results and a more youthful radiance.

Reasons Why We Moisturize And Prime

Before putting on any makeup, be sure to moisturize and prime! The prep work you do will make a difference - your makeup will last longer, and everything will be smoother.

MOISTURIZE

Moisturizer should be lightweight and have SPF. Moisturizer has a few purposes - it hydrates the skin and it protects it from the additional layers of makeup. The SPF is your sunscreen protection as well. Allow the moisturizer to absorb into your skin and make sure it is dry before applying the primer.

PRIME

Primer should match your skin needs as closely as you can. Why do we even use primer? Well, primer does a few very important things: it fills in lines and creates a clean surface to begin the makeup artistry, it smooths your skin and allows foundation to blend, tinted primers and color correctors can help reduce discoloration, and primer helps to lock in moisture.

Primer should contain two key ingredients: glycerin and some variety of silicone, such as dimethicone. Why? Well, glycerin and silicone both help to seal in moisture and they work to create a stronger barrier to protect your skin all day. Check out The Dermatology Review's opinion on glycerin.

My recommend? Ideal Flawless Beauty Balm. Why? It's lightweight, conceals flaws, minimizes redness, smooths skin, is tinted in five color choices to help with coverage, has SPF 15 for additional sun protection, and contains glycerin to help makeup stick and stay all day.

I Love My Liquid

For a very long time I struggled with the skin tones on my face. I have (and have always had) a lot of red tones on my face. I flush easily and have a "ruddy" complexion. When I was younger that went oh so well with my stick straight blonde hair, big nose and freckles. BUT I've learned to love my face and I'm not even afraid to share it without makeup, like I do in this tutorial.

I didn't even start using liquid foundation until my 30s. Seriously, what was I thinking?! I usually used just moisturizer and a loose powder... Now I love my liquid!

This video is different ways that I personally apply liquid foundation. This is the first time I have used the AVON MagiX (Magic-X? Magicks? How do you say it?) and I have to say, it is smoother and softer than any other foundations I've used, from Cover Girl to Studio Gear.

Get the tools I use here:
MagiX cashmere advanced liquid foundation (available in many shades)
foundation brush
groovy black and pink makeup sponges