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Best practices for makeup and healthy skin.
Makeup Tips & Healthy Skin Care Best Practices

By Etela Ivkovic

Have you heard conflicting makeup and skin care tips from “experts” on when and how you should apply your makeup and sunscreen, what the best makeup and sunscreens are for your skin type (think sensitive ski...

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makeup tips for acne-prone skin
Best Makeup Tips for Acne-Prone Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Makeup tips for acne-prone skin using professional artistic tricks give you the best results when unwanted blemishes need to be concealed. It's important to hide both uneven skin color and texture issues ass...

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sunscreen or makeup go on first
Does Sunscreen or Makeup Go On First?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

As a dermatologist I’m often asked by patients, “Does sunscreen or makeup go on first?” It’s confusing because reapplying sunscreen over makeup can destroy all the work you have put into your makeup. It gets...

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minimalist beauty
What is Minimalist Beauty?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How do you know if you are a minimalist when it comes to your personal beauty routine? I see that the term “minimalist” is bantered about in beauty and wellness advertising and marketing material. And I don’...

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Pure Mineral Powder Makeup
Why Pure Mineral Powder is the Best Makeup

By Cynthia Bailey MD

True, pure mineral makeup is hypoallergenic and the best choice for sensitive skin. Mineral powders are essentially inert, meaning they are very unlikely to be allergens. Most allergic reactions to makeup, ...

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makeup tips for aging skin from 60 something dermatologist
Makeup Tips for Aging Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Makeup tips for aging skin is not a topic you think you'll need when you are younger and enjoying sag-free and relatively wrinkle-free facial skin. As you move into your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, you have th...

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why it is bad to sleep in your makeup
Why is it Bad to Sleep In Your Makeup?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Why is it bad to sleep in your makeup?? It's a question every makeup wearing person ponders on those nights when you're really exhausted and tempted to just roll into bed. But the answer becomes really clear...

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Does mineral makeup give your skin sun protection?
Does Mineral Makeup Really Protect Your Skin from the Sun?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

A reader recently asked me "does mineral makeup really protect your skin from the sun?" Mineral particles can block UV rays. Some mineral makeup powders actually are labeled with an SPF and call themselves ...

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How To Cover Up Under Eye Circles, Puffiness and Bags with Concealer
How To Cover Up Under Eye Circles, Puffiness and Bags with Concealer

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How To Cover Up Under Eye Circles, Puffiness and Bags with Concealer is a trick we all need from time to time. Some people need help with this skin problem almost every day. For others, under eye circles are...

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when to throw away old makeup and cosmetics
When to Throw Away Old Makeup and Cosmetics

By Cynthia Bailey MD

We all wonder when you should throw out old makeup and cosmetics. That stash in the bathroom is like old friends - we loved it for a while then replaced it with something new, never quite using up the old. C...

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How often should you clean makeup brushes
How Often Should You Clean Makeup Brushes?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How often should you clean makeup brushes? It's not one of those tasks we jump into with eager enthusiasm, but you know it's good to do! Yes, proper care of your makeup brushes preserves the life of your bru...

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