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For all the Beautiful Women

This lens is dedicated to beauty.  Yes, I want to introduce you to some fabulous makeup and cosmetics, such as Alexandra de Markoff, Dermablend, and Nvey Eco, but beauty is so much more than the products we put on our face. 

Physical beauty is not the sole aspect of a woman's beauty.  Being a beautiful woman also includes emotional and spiritual beauty as well.  We should work hard at being beautiful in all areas of life, but it is a simple fact that our physical beauty will eventually fade.  In spite of this fact, there is no question that we are immediately judged in this world by our physical appearance, so it is important to look our best.  However; I want this lens to be an aid for those who are imprisoned by a shallow and incomplete definition of beauty. 

So, welcome to my lens!  I hope to share with you a few things that I have learned, and I hope you enjoy!

A Different Perspective on Beauty 

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

When I take the time to think about our culture's perception of beauty, I shudder. Our society doesn't suggest, but rather screams at its women to be beautiful, "Be thin! Stay young forever! Get on a diet! Use creams, lotions, surgery...anything possible! Get big breasts, voluptuous lips, small waist, layered hair! Sell your body!" The list goes on and on. It is a sad commentary. As a woman, these messages are being thrown at us from every direction; other beautiful women, television, movies, commercials, magazines, billboards, the internet, our boyfriends, even our husbands. How sad.

Am I against looking our best? Of course not! In fact, much of this lens will be devoted to particular products I have discovered and now love to use on a regular basis! What I am trying to warn against is the mindset that your worth, your beauty as a woman, is defined solely in your physical appearance. Your beauty is defined as more than your physical appearance.

Here are just a few great articles about complete beauty, but I would encourage you to search yourself to expand your definition.

Beauty Reclaimed
Daughter's Under Fire
Feeling Beauty from the Inside Out

A Woman's Mindset 

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Recommended Reading 

In this book Michelle Graham reveals how we have fallen into the trap of viewing our bodies through the lens of our culture rather than through the eyes of God. She helps us understand that these are not the things that God wants us to dwell on. And these are not the true qualities of beauty. As you read this book you will discover that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes and colors, and it cannot be airbrushed or faked. In these pages you will discover the true secrets of a positive body image.

Wanting To Be Her: Body Image Secrets Victoria Won't Tell You

Amazon Price: $10.40 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

Beauty through Fitness 

Fitness is just one aspect to help make us beautiful


Fitness: Mental Benefits of Exercise

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Exercise Fitness Programs

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Recommended Reading 

The second edition of this thorough reference is an invaluable tool for assessing cosmetic products, addressing both the quality of the product and the effect it has on the skin. Since a product's ultimate purpose is to benefit the skin, it is crucial to have an understanding of how the skin works, how and why a product may or may not penetrate it, and what care individual skin types and conditions may require. It is difficult to discuss product ingredients without correlating product performance to skin function. An expanded section on skin physiology and chemical concepts enables the reader to better understand product performance through a thorough explanation of how chemicals and ingredients interact. The various skin types, conditions, and appropriate ingredients for treatments provide a quick reference to address clients' needs. This enlarged second edition contains over 2,000 ingredients including 200 new and updated entries. Expanded information on antioxidants and their stability, new discussion on aging and sensitive skin, and function of SPF and new sunblock ingredients offering full spectrum sunscreen and sunblock for both UVA and UVB rays has been added.

Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary (Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetics Ingredients Dictionary)

Amazon Price: $27.82 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

A Girl's Look Still Matters 

While beauty entails more than your physical appearance, how you look obviously still matters. Now that I've shared a bit with you about other aspects of beauty, let me share some of my favorite products that I use on a daily basis that help me look and feel beautiful.

Alexandra de Markoff 

Some of my favorites!

This is certainly my favorite site to find Alexandra de Markoff. The site is laid out so well, and the search and checkout procedures are far and away better than other sites I've visited.

Make sure you browse through the site for a number of top items. A few of my personal favorites are the 364 1/2 Moisturizer and the Skin Tight Eye cream. The moisturizer is PABA free with an SPF of 15 that's perfect for the summer, and the eye cream contains Keratin, which helps firm the skin.

Also, be sure to browse through all of the different Alexandra de Markoff makeup products. I use the Creme to Powder Foundation, the Classic Lips lipstick, and the Disguise for Eyes religiously.

Misspelling this product is a common mistake. Many people search for Alexandra deMarkoff and Alexandra deMarkoff makeup. The correct spelling has a space between names, but however you get to this site, be sure to try these fabulous products.

Beau Nelson's Essential Make-Up Tips 

Great tips I've come across and want to share with you!


Beau Nelson's Essential Make-Up Tips: Easy Smokey Eyes

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What's most beautiful to you? 

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Recommended Reading 

Sixty devotional readings offer encouragement and affirmation to women ages 25 to 45, who often struggle with the unrealistic physical demands of today's culture. Centered on 1 Samuel 16:7 ("Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart"), Secrets of Beauty unveils God's perfect plan for every woman.

Secrets of Beauty

Amazon Price: (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

NVEY ECO 

For all the lovers of organic products

NVEY ECO is the brand for you if you are looking for organic cosmetics. It is the first truly organic collection of make-up from Australian cosmetic house NVEY Le Maquillage.

Formulated with a careful blend of plant and mineral ingredients, natural botanical extracts and antioxidants, NVEY ECO products offer pure, gentle and beautiful make-up products for the most discerning beauty buffs. NVEY ECOs wide range of long-lasting eye shadows, bronzers, foundations, lipsticks, and mascaras run the gamut in hues, textures, and finishes offering eco-friendly make-up choices for sexy green consumers.

If you are looking to maintain an organic lifestyle, NVEY ECO and organic makeup is probably right for you. NVEY ECO finally fills a void for consumers in search of beneficial makeup in tune with the wellness lifestyle.

Great Stuff on eBay 

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Dermablend 

More great products for your beautification

Here is another one of my favorites, Dermablend.

Be sure to browse through these pages for all of your needs. You'll even be able to find a discount.

My new favorite is the Smooth Indulgence Long Wearing foundation. It has a break-through formula that provides twice the coverage of classic foundations without the heavy feel.

This page also has a fabulous shade chart tool, so you know exactly what Dermablend Makeup products are right for you. It's worked for me. I hope it does for you too!

Makeup Tips from the Pros at Maybelline 

3 Videos to choose from: Pure Makeup, Great Lash Looks and Dream Matte Mousse

Recommended Reading 

Gayle Hayman is the Martha Stewart of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. The co-founder of Giorgio, Beverly Hills, Hayman has dressed everyone from Barbra Streisand to Princess Grace, and was the inspiration for Judith Krnatz's Scruples. In How Do I Look?, she condenses a lifetime of experience in style into the only beauty book a woman will ever need. 30 line drawings. 8-page color insert.

Great Stuff on eBay 

Skin Care

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What'd You Think? 

I would love to hear your thoughts about this page or about your insight on beauty. Please feel free to leave me a comment below. Also, please rate this lens (with the stars at the top of this page) so that I know if you found the information here to be helpful and the site enjoyable.

I will continue to update this information to keep everything current. I would suggest that you bookmark this site so that you can find this info easily.

I would be honored if folks would mark this lens for lensrolling and SquidAngel Blessings so that I can get this information out to more beautiful women.

mkhan wrote...

NICE VERY INFORMATIVE

IL GIVE IS AWESOMATIC

ReplyPosted May 04, 2009

cjsysreform wrote...

Hey, fantastic job on this! Rated, favorited and lensrolled. I've got a plexo list of skin care tips that you are welcome to grab if you need fresh content -- you can find it here.

ReplyPosted February 07, 2009

cjsysreform wrote...

Hey, fantastic job on this! Rated, favorited and lensrolled. I've got a plexo list of skin care tips that you are welcome to grab if you need fresh content -- you can find it here.

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chefkeem wrote...

I'm thinking about making a lens on "beauty", from a man's viewpoint. I bet it would look different from yours, and not as beautiful... :-) 5*s

ReplyPosted June 05, 2008

OrganicGiftsByDiana wrote...

Yes, being beautiful inside and out is the key.
We can do this by going all-natural organic in our foods and our products.
I do my part by being an organic gardener, teaching these things to my kids, making products with what I grow, and promoting the use of naturals.
:)

ReplyPosted May 27, 2008

Suzann wrote...

So much fabulous information. I love it. Great work!
Best, Suzann from Gorgeous And Animal-Friendly

ReplyPosted September 25, 2007

chanelle315 wrote...

Thanks so much! I loved the info and videos. You get 5* from me!

ReplyPosted August 07, 2007

Caseyfern wrote...

A big 5 star applause - and an invitation to join and grab an IMAD badge from I Make A Difference

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rksmythe wrote...

Very nice lens. I've given you the Squid Angel Thumbs up. Keep up the good work.

ReplyPosted July 31, 2007

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Simply Sweet Soap Confection Soap

How sweet it is! But don't EAT this lovely confection collection.....it's to enjoy in the bath! We've been bestowing these soap gifts to personal friends & family for holidays etc. for a couple of years now and hence, several happy recipients have prodded us to offer them to EVERYONE! So here they are: Comes packed in a clear-lid gift "candy" box with beneath-lid LEGEND to identify each soap. Each soap rests in it's own candy paper and all are nestled in a bed of natural grass excelsior. All tied-up in a festive bow! Includes 12 - 1+ oz. gift-size soaps. (Each soap measures approx. 1 1/2" X 2" X 1") 12 Ounces

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Baja Bar 

This is the place to find wonderful handcrafted soap.

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Baja Bar

A carnival of colors and mosaic shapes in a terracotta-colored bar sprinkled with gently exfoliating poppy seeds...in celebration of the richness and colorful style of Baja California! Ole! Spice-y cinnamon, clove, patchouli and grapefruit lather. A ritual not to be missed! Users of this soap have been known to break out singing "Oye Como Va!" Ingredients used to create this soap: Palm kernel oil, coconut oil, olive oil, distilled water, sodium hydroxide (lye), castor oil, avocado oil, essential oils, mineral colorants, poppy seeds. Note: No sodium hydroxide (lye) remains in the finished soap product! 5.2 Ounces

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