5 simple steps to perfected!

By, Heather Polyi  Owner/Lead Artist  Glam Spot NJ

I have the perfect way to achieve a flawless, everyday natural look in 5 easy steps.

First, everyone needs a little coverage.  (hide redness and discoloration) 

Natural skin-toned colors work best to provide dimension and glow to your skin.

I loves SK2's Facial Treatment Cream Foundation. 
It covers, treats, and nourishes the skin, while achieving a healthy glow, so natural that ppl will say, "You have the most beautiful skin" 

Now that your skintone is even, add a subtle color to your cheeks and lips with Too Faced Full Bloom Lip and Cheek Colors. (A wonderful 2 for 1)

What it is:A blush that delivers sheer pops of color to both cheeks and lips.
What it does:
This creamy, pigment-rich blush blends effortlessly onto cheeks and lips, flushing them with luminous color. It feels lightweight and fresh, melting into skin for the most radiant and natural flush possible. 
Extra Awesomeness:
It's hydrating and nourishing and promotes a healthy complexion with a bouquet of ingredients including flower extracts, avocado, and vitamins A thru F.

 

For eyes, This Quad is all you need to go from day to night.

Mineralogie

This quad creates a look of glamour and sophisticated style. 

Create the perfect smoky eye with Metallic, Black Velvet, Glam and Mime. 

The ultimate combination of modern chic and cutting edge style.

Look for MINERALOGIE to arrive at Glam Spot NJ for 2013... Complete with CUSTOM BLEND for foundation and powder!

(Once upon a time, I was a Prescriptives Master Blender, and will bring that expertise to further enhance the Glam Spot NJ experience)

LASHES!

It's ALL ABOUT THEM!  With nothing on but mascara, you instantly look more "together".

Sold at any drugstore you can score my Fav.

Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes

And Lastly CONTOUR!

Wishing for more defined cheekbones?
Perhaps a more sculpted jawline?

Cheat genetics by using Smashbox 3-in-1 kit to add dimension to the face with shades to contour, bronze and highlight.
An easy-to-follow guide demystifies how to add depth, blend in warmth and create that resplendent glow. 

Need help in achieving your perfect look?

The Glam Spot NJ team can show you how easy this really is!

Call today and learn how to enhance your beauty!

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The answer is SERUM!

By: Heather Polyi  Owner/Key Artist  Glam Spot NJ

Recently I wrote a blog "What do you use on your skin?" detailing my skincare routine...

I didn't list the Serums...

Your fresh face goes through major changes...

There isn't ONE serum that is perfect for all the season changes, lifestyle changes... etc... that we go through!

So There is not one to discuss there are MANY!

Serums penetrate the skin the deepest, so this is where you get YOUR RESULTS!

Use a  $15 moisturizer but rock it out with a serum!

Don't be fooled by Stem cells in expensive serums...  There is no evidence to support any claims that they do anything topically!

Don't be fooled by topical collagen...  another gimmick!

Here it goes:

First an Eye Serum!

Yes an eye serum! 

PENETRATION!!!!!!

This is the area we show our age first!

Work on it!

Elite Serum...

This serum appeared on the show Dr. Oz which is how I learned about it!

It looks like an injection, but it's not...

the results are RIDICULOUS!

Check this out!

Don't take my word for it try it yourself!

Onto the face! (DAY TIME)

My fave. serum at the moment is pricey!

Christian Dior Totalle

My skin glows, feels firmer, and I saw a difference in 3 days!

at $130.00 It is not gonna be the first serum you try!

The next,

Chanel Hydromax Serum has been one of my faves since I worked for Chanel.

If you are feeling dehydrated...  use this for a few days or layer with an anti-aging serum and BANG!

AMAZING! $75.00

Caudale'... This is a beautiful serum, it smells good, feels good, and is loaded with antioxidants!

@ $59.00 it may be more on the affordable side for effective serums!  I use this when my skin feels like it just wants a change...

Lastly Borba!

I love this when I am OILY!!!!!  It doesn't add any extra shine onto the skin, your face will just "drink it in" $45.00 It's not my GO TO, because I feel like my skin needs more, as far as prevention for aging!

Onto NIGHT SERUM!

THE ONE AND ONLY!!!!!!!

TRUSTED AND TRUE!

Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Concentrate!

Don't leave home without it, and if you do... Buy one at your destination!

This little bottle is my fountain of youth! I swear by it!

Now........ After the Spring/Summer months, I will be using a "brightening" or whitening Serum to assist in any hyper pigmentation I may have picked up over the summer...

This is not a magic wand to fix sun damage...
(I wear SPF 50-100 everyday, and try to avoid over exposure to the sun.)
With that said, there is no FIX for DAMAGE, just ASSISTANCE!

I do what I can so that the spots that now, disappear in the winter, won't permanently APPEAR one day with a vengeance! 
Oh they WILL one day rise to the surface, but to what degree?
That is where SKINCARE COMES IN!

Day and night I will use this serum SK2's Brightening Derm Specialist $130 and other products from this brightening line to "clean up" my skin from sun damage! 

It will leave you dehydrated, so I layer!  

With either Chanel Hydromax *pictured earlier* or.... Clarins Hydra Quench Intensive Serum $58.

Let us know what you try and how it works for you!

There are soooo many to choose from out there...
These are just the ones I LOVE, after trying SOOO many myself!

Serums are Beyond important!

Do Not Skip This Step!

 With Love and Glamour

"What do you use on your skin?"

By Heather Polyi  Owner/Key Artist  Glam Spot NJ

So... I often get asked the LOADED question....

What do you use on your skin???

Often when I discuss my kids, I get funny looks from people...

I then always follow up with, "I'm in my late 30's, born in the mid 70's!"

Many have replied with, "I thought you were in your early 20's!

Listen, I'm not saying I think I look that way... 

but, I have been using good skin care FOREVER!

I used Prescriptives ENTIRE skin care line until 2003...

After that I used only Prescriptives Super Line Preventor, and tried every line under the sun!

I was on a MEGA search for THE BEST EYE CREAM for the longest time, until last year!

I tried everything from Cle De Peau Beaute, La Prarie, Dr. brands, Oil of Olay...  I went through expensive and Drug Store brands... 

NOTHING!

Then I found SK2

So, back to the loaded question...

What do I use on my skin?

Here is the list!

Eye makeup remover: Lancome Bifacil is my fav. but I switch around!

Makeup remover wipes, Love and use the new Skinny Girl towelettes for the moment, but I also like CVS Brand, and Neutrogena.

I wash my face with SK2 Facial treatment cleanser (& some days I use Seba Med liquid face and body wash, if I wash my face in the shower)

Toner: Clarins Chamomile toning lotion

Then...  The secret of my skincare! SK2 ESSENCE!!!!!!!

A water looking liquid pressed into my skin!

Serum (This varies GREATLY depending on my skins needs) 

Face cream: Seba Med moisturizing face cream (sensitive skin) I use day and night

eye cream: SK2

Neck cream: Clarins, Advanced Extra firming Neck Cream (at night when I sleep)

Exfoliator: Borghese Exfoliator

Mask: Borghese Brightening Mud mask

Hand Cream: Clarins Age-Control Hand lotion with SPF 15

Teeth whitening: Crest 3D White Strips

"That's the fact's Jack"

With Love and Glamour