The foundation of makeup

With so many make-up looks I sometimes get a little overwhelmed! That's when I sit down and remember that one thing is important in any make-up look. Skin SKIN skin. Even if you have acne, hyper-pigmentation or scars on your face and even if you have amazing skin: foundation, concealer, bronzer and blush can make a huge difference with your general appearance.
 I started using make-up when i had pretty good skin. No acne, scars, or dry patches. Foundation didn't come into my life until i started to develop acne. That doesn't have to be the case for you!

If you have normal skin with no scars but suffer from the occasional breakout you can still use foundation. Just mix it up with your favorite moisturizer and wah-la! You have a tinted moisturizer (you can always buy a tinted moisturizer).Cover those random spots with concealer and continue on with blush and bronzer.

If you suffer from acne or any sort of skin irritation then follow these easy steps I've put together in a video for you!

 

XOXO Valentina

Tired of acne?

    I remember when I was in my elementary and junior high school years, running around and worried about nothing. I also remember my brother and his acne. I always thought I was so lucky that I didn't have acne but he always said to me "just wait until you get pimples!" Well...Lets just say that i didn't have to wait long.
    I was in last year of junior high when my acne problem began to develop (one year after I started wearing makeup). The more in love with makeup, the more obsessed I got with my skin problem! Hormones defiantly did and still do play a huge part with any acne from the ages of 12-late 20's.
 

Dont stress!!

 Listen, everyone has acne! Don't freak out over blemishes, the more you focus on it the worst it'll get! Trust me, your energy is very powerful and if you put it all towards you acne problem, it wont get any better!

Change your ways!

 Change your focus. Don't pick at your pimples, pick on something else!

Love your face!

  Hoʻoponopono. Weird word huh? Hoʻoponopono is an ancient hawain practice which allows you to learn forgiveness and acceptance. I know this might sound crazy but it was introduced to me by a very special person and has changed my ways. 
 Four phrases!

I love you

Please forgive me

Im sorry

Thank you


Say I love you to your blemishes! Apologize for what you have done with the excessive picking and energy towards the acne, ask for forgiveness as well! And thank it for giving you the knowledge of knowing what to do in certain situations! 
I promise this help you. if you keep doing this you will notice your acne less and be relaxed and happy. Stress induced acne won't come up anymore. 

MY DIET!

Starting march I will begin an acne diet! Diet plays an important role in your skin as well as health. Although not proven, an acne diet can change your skin's complexion in many ways!

No more:

•  Dairy products- yogurt, chocolate, milk, cheese, and any other thing! 

•  junk food- I'm eating all veggies and fruits!

Lots of:

•  WATER: a lot, a lot of water 

•  fruits: all yummy kinds!

 Now for my daily routine I will be using (drum roll please!)

 
Clean&clear's advantage acne control kit! Ive tried this before and I really loved it so I thought I would give it a go again! plus its affordable!

Now every Monday for four weeks I will have a blog with pictures of my skin and how it's doing! One picture for every day each will will give you a good review on this diet and acne kit! At the end of the month i will have one big video with before and after videos.. I am sooo excited!

Stay tuned! Here's to great skin and happiness!
 XOXO Valentina

Beauty love birds

      I'm sure that a lot of you guys have seen the "Boyfriend does my makeup" TAG spreading around on YouTube. Basically beauty gurus around YouTube snatch their boyfriends and pressure them into doing their makeup! Filled with excitement, I began my YouTube channel on a fun note! Now introducing Jesse Posey, my boyfriend! Surprisingly it didn't take a lot of convincing to force him in to doing it!

 

 

 

 

 

Jesse and I

Jesse and I met in Junior High. a few years later in high school, we reconnected and have been together ever since! Apart from my very supportive family, I have Jesse and his family to thank for giving me the big push i needed to begin this blog and YouTube channel.

Crafting with mamaposey

Cyndi, Jesse's mom, has an amzing blog about the Posey family! She has defiantly been a big part in my life since I have met her.  From crafting to just hanging out, she has been there for me when I have needed her most!


 click for fun ----> http://myshowbizfamily.blogspot.com/

follow for fun! @valentinapere31 (Me!)
                      @JessePosey22    (Jesse!)
                      @MyShowBizFam (Cyndi!)

Here's my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/oldmakeupbook