The Colors of Epoch Glamour

It's true that we all have a bit of a comfort zone when it comes to colors, and to some extent it's because those colors do harmonize with our skin tone, or or hair color, or our wardrobe, or that festive new hat we happened to grab! But there its a place to think out side the ordinary and it's just that sort of thing that a colorist can help you with! In fact colorists have been doing that for, literally millennium! The 'original' color was reported to be red ocher, it was used to advertise fertility. In the far east, the ocher stayed the color of choice, but for the Mehndi pain of hands and feet it was more for luck, and protection in one's marriage and fertility while enhancing beauty. Although we think it was only for beauty that the Egyptian women 5000 years ago used the inert mineral kohl thickened into a paste with animal fat to paint eye liner on their eyes, the modern studies of the scientists behind mineral make up have discovered it prevented eye diseases as well, and is the basic concept behind the minerals still used in the main eye definers today. The crystal white of QE I's skin was achieved with actual white lead paint, we cherish sun protected skin, no matter what our natural color, in a nod to the classic look. So, some looks, are just classic, and likely here to stay! 

Bacteria In Your Make UP

News stories regarding bacteria in your make up have begun surfacing again. Mineral make-up that is pure minerals cannot accumulate bacteria as the make up is inert rock and not susceptible to contamination the way some of the oils and compounds are in regular make up. Some make-up that is not the pure mineral makeup will contain preservatives to try to fight off the contamination and prolong shelf life. Mineral Makeup such as in the Virtual Facelift by Hada 
is designed with Makeup as Medicine, thus preservative free makeup that contains bacteriostatic mineral properties. So this makeup fights bacteria in two ways: less likely to ever be contaminated and as part of treatment regimen for inflamed skin.

Stacy's Tips For Skin

Stacy’s Tips for Highlighting Your Best Facial Features

     A natural look is best when it comes to make up.  Those who are great at applying make up don’t even look like they are wearing it; instead appearing naturally beautiful.  Of course, this skill takes a little practice and experimentation.

For Glowing Skin

     Hada carries the full line of Jane Iredale as well as  Colorescience Pro Mineral foundation.  These are high-performance cosmetics were created to remedy and camouflage specific skin concerns and the formulations blend and layer to create a flawless face. Pick a foundation that matches your skin perfectly, provides sun protection, and nutrients for your skin.

Enhancing Your Eyes

     A common eye make-up mistake is overdoing the eye shadow or liner.  Don’t hide your eyes-flaunt them! 

     Oftentimes, for a daytime look all you need is a light eye shadow and carefully applied mascara.  The shadow should compliment your skin tone, often in shades of beige, pink or brown.  Apply the shadow so it blends in seamlessly with the skin around your eye.

     The most important step in highlighting your eye is a careful application of mascara.  The mascara will make your eyes look bigger and brighter.  Spend some time around the outer corners of your eye to get that baby doll effect.

Creating Soft, Full Lips

     As with choosing the right foundation, the key to a natural looking lip is finding that perfect color to compliment your skin.  Nude shades are perfect for a natural daytime look and don’t forget to add a little gloss on top to highlight your perfect pout.

     Please stop in for a Colorescience Pro Mineral foundation match and while you are there let us show you our beautiful spring colors from our Jane Iredale collection.

Stacy works at Hada Cosmetic Medicine