Mariah Carey's flawless yet carefree look.

Blush gives your cheeks a rosy glow and instantly brightens your complexion, while making you look younger. To have beautiful rosy cheeks proper application is essential. Mariah Carey had quite the rosy glow while walking around in Aspen on December 21^st.

The 41-year-old mother-of-2 dabbed on the blush to complement her seasonal style as she stepped out trussed up in a stylish cape teamed with black leggings and her suede brown boots.

To achieve the look, apply a thin layer of your favorite moisturizer onto freshly rinsed skin. If you use powder or mineral foundation, the blush you use should be the same texture. Cream blush should only be used with a liquid or cream foundation and powder foundation with a powder blush. I For a rosy blush powder try Mary Kay’s Winter Rose Cheek Color Blush.  For a liquid blush Sonia Kashuk’s Super Sheer Liquid Tint Blush is always a great option.

1. Spray on Skindinavia to keep your makeup look lasting from day to night.
2. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application.
3. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline.
4. so there is no visible line between colors.
5. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin.

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Rooney Mara wowed in an embellished little black dress at the Paris premiere of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, go see it right now! The most remarkable thing about Mara is that she can pretty much rock any look.  From her boyish edgy character in the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo to her soft and sleek appearance at the premier, Rooney Mara is the next it girl to watch.

To get the look, first prep the skin with Skindinavia. Then apply a damp sponge for a sheer, invisible application. Try using MakeUp Forever’s HD Invisible Cover Foundation. To get her glowy cheeks, apply the tiniest amount of creamy cheek color like Revlon’s Cream Blush in Rosy Glow applied to just the apples. For the eyes, create a strong brow with pencil and set with mascara. On lips, apply a matte brick red lip color to create a dramatic stain.

Winter is here in full effect and we still have a few more months of brutal cold until Spring arrives. If you don’t pay attention or take care of your body this time of year, you will see the effects on your skin, such as dry hands, chapped lips, and brittle hair. Making sure you take the right steps to combat the weather is essential for healthy skin. Jennifer Aniston, 42 years old, maintains her ageless, sun-goddess looks by keeping up with her skin care regimen. While you can afford to be a little lax with treatment products in summer when humidity is higher, but you need to ensure your skin is taken care of in winter with regular exfoliation and moisturizing masks. By following just a few precautions, we can keep our skin healthy and glowing, like Jennifer Aniston.

1.  Moisturize More. The trick to winter beauty is in keeping your skin well-hydrated. The combination of a moisture-loaded skincare regimen and the most up-to-date make-up looks will help you smoulder as the temperature drops. Make sure you have some extra heavy duty moisturizing cream handy.
2. Love your lips. Using a lip protector such as lip balm, chap stick or lipstick with a moisturizer to keep the lips soft will help prevent them from drying out. Make sure the product you pick has a good moisturizing properties, protects the lips against the elements, and contains vitamin E.
3.  Exfoliate. Exfoliation is good for you because it helps to remove dead skin cells by allowing the skin to absorb more moisture. A good rule of thumb is to increase exfoliation to twice a week in the winter. Sephora brand’s Smart Dual Action Exfoliator effectively cleans and wipes away dead skin cells.  For anti aging try Olay’s Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System to regenerate your skin’s appearance at home.
4. Use weekly clay masks. Detoxify and deep cleanse your skin with a weekly mask that uses draws out impurities and controls excess oil
5. Switch to a foundation that moisturizes and combats aging. A slightly more moisturizing foundation gets your skin set for the season. Try using Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing foundation, an anti aging treatment and foundation in one – perfect for the drier conditions that come with winter.

New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, looking forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Many do not always follow through on NYE resolutions but here are 5 beauty tips that are so easy you can actually keep!

1. Get our your hot rollers. This year’s glam retro styles like Elizabeth Bank’s Hollywood glam curls are easy to create with a classic styling tool: hot rollers.
2. Commit to a skin care regimen. Your skin will thank you! If you can’t wash your face before bed, use a makeup removing exfoliating wipe like Almay’s Makeup Remover pads.
3. De-clutter your makeup bag. If you haven’t used a product or tool in a month, toss it. Instead of carrying around two, three (or 10) pink glosses, keep only the one you reach for most.
4. Pick a perfect shade of foundation. A natural-looking base is key because it sets the stage for the rest of your makeup. Pinpoint your best match by testing colors on your jaw line.
5. Resolve to touch-up less! Layering on powders and concealer throughout the day keeps your skin from breathing and it’s heavy on the wallet. Invest in long-wear makeup and a setting spray (hey, we love Skindinavia’s Original Makeup Finishing Spray!) to keep skin fresh and glowy throughout the year.

Winter is officially here folks! And this means paying extra attention to our curly mane. The dry air and cold wind affects the health and look of your hair. The brisk weather is not only terrible for our skin but it’s also a big hassle on hair. Just as we fight frizz during humid summer months, you want to prevent any damage to your hair during cooler dry months. Here are 5 tips to have healthy, happy and winter proof curls!

1. Add moisture: Once the weather cools off curls hair begins to get dry. Counteract this by increasing hydration and give your hair treatments more frequently.
2. Scalp therapy: The frigid temperatures trigger scalp problems for many. Start a regimen of regular scalp treatments to prevent fungus and dehydration. Jane Carter scalp renewal is a great solution for only $10.
3. Get a trim: Trim off dead hair – when ends are split and frayed nutrients don’t have any place to go.
4. Use natural oils: Make sure to always seal hair with an easily absorbed oil before heading out in the cold. Natural oils like rosemary and lavender keep the scalp in good condition as well as the hair.
5. Use extra gel and scrunch: Scrunch with a liquid based gel and scrunch to ensure equal distribution of the product.  Try Catwalk’s Curls Rock Curl Amp by Tigi it. Scrunching product into curls allows for better distribution and removes excess product. It also defines curls and adds volume.