Beauty Sleep

Beauty Sleep - Don't We All Want it!!

Beauty sleep is so important! Why do you think Disney named a movie about a Princess called "Sleeping Beauty"?! In fact, sleep in general is very important for your overall health! When you sleep, that is when your cell turnover occurs in your body and most of your free radical damage is reversed. Thus, younger more vibrant looking skin. Beauty sleep only gets more important as we age because you can only fake it so far and for so long. Also, do you really want to feel tired and groggy all day. The better you feel, the more energized you will be and the more radiant you will look.

I was asked by HSN to discuss Beauty Sleep and what I do to get it. I immediately said "Yes", considering they carry some of the Best Skin Care Products on the Market that I personally use. The following is link to an article by Carly Woods discussing 4 overnight Products that you should be using and I fully agree. I am going to elaborate a little on what I do to get the Best Beauty Sleep possible. To read about the four products click here: http://community.hsn.com/t5/HSN-Blogs/4-Overnight-Beauty-Products-You-Should-be-Using/ba-p/539738

1.) I go to bed as early as possible. In fact, a study has been done and showed that every hour slept before 12am was worth 2 hours slept after. I fully agree with this because the earlier I go to bed, even if I get the same amount of hours, the better and more energized I feel. 

2.) I never go to bed with out fully completing my "Night Time Skin Care Routine". I think Carly pretty much nailed it. The only factors that I would add is that I make sure my night moisturizer has a retinal in it, so it can be working all night long. I also do a facial mask before bed 2-3 times a week. Which type of mask I pick, depends on the time of year. Now that we are in Spring and my face will not be as dry, I will be using a lifting and firming mask at night. The one I use is perfect because you just apply it to your face with a soft brush before your moisturizer and go to sleep. There is no packets to open, masks to unfold and position on your face. That is the last thing you want to be doing when you are tired and going to bed. This one is perfect, just apply it and let it go to work while you sleep. 

3.) I turn off or mute all technology about a half hour before I get into bed. I find that if I am lying in bed and can't sleep, than I will turn on the television or start playing with apps on my phone. I keep the television remote out of reach and my phone out of arms length.

4.) I make sure to eat something with sugar in it about an hour before I go to bed with a full glass of water. If I am hungry, than I cannot sleep. There has also been a study done about the body and how sugar can help you sleep better. You obviously want to eat good healthy sugars, so I have a bowl of fruit and get my sugar from there. I eat it with a full glass of cold cucumber water to not only fill my belly, but to help hydrate my body and face. This also helps me to wake up looking and feeling refreshed. 

5.) I turn down the temperature in my bedroom to about 66 degrees. I can't sleep if it is hot and I can always add blankets if I get chilly. The body likes to sleep in cooler dark conditions, so this helps me.

Final Thoughts:

I am going to once again reinforce how crucial sleeping is not just for your looks, but for your overall health. I hope that after you take care of your Nightly Skin Care Routine, that maybe you can follow some of these tips and they will help you get those extra beauty hours that you so beautifully deserve. If you would like to learn more about Skin Care and some of the Great Products that I personally buy from HSN and what they have to offer, here is a link to help you guide your way through a specific issue, how to treat it, and to a specific product. http://www.hsn.com/shop/skin-care/bs0011

Thanks,

Sik Glam

BECCA The One Perfecting Face Brush

BECCA  The One Perfecting Brush

BECCA
The One Perfecting Brush
10 Brushes in One!

I don't think you could imagine my happiness when I came across this brush at Sephora, unless you knew how long I was waiting for it. For almost a year now, I had been waiting and wanting a brush exactly like this. I had been tirelessly searching and asking around at about every Beauty Store that I visit if they had anything like it. They would look at me with a blank stare, when I would try to describe it and have no idea what I was talking about. I had seen a similar brush used on me that retails for almost 4 times the price than this one does, and I had wanted one like it for over a year. I went back and forth debating buying it and just could not justify the price. I knew eventually that "One" would come and it would be just perfect! So when I finally saw this brush at Sephora by BECCA, I eagerly snatched it up and took it home. I used it at once with my BECCA Radiant Skin Satin Finish Foundation and could not believe the flawless results. I was so happy that I had waited, because this Brush is everything that it promises to be and more. To make it even more exciting, it works even better than the similar one that would have costs me 4 times the price. So you could imagine after waiting over a year and looking all over for one, how EXCITED I was to finally get my hands on this brush!

Flat edges fit the linear contours of your face,
while curved corners allow for targeted, more precise application.

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Rose Gold

BECCA

Shimmering Skin Perfector™ 

Pressed - Rose Gold

The Best Blush to ever Come in My Life!
As you can see, I couldn't wait to use it before taking photo's..:)

I came across this BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector™ at Sephora in Rose Gold and could not resist buying it. The color was the most beautiful Rose Gold that I have ever seen done in any blush, highlighter, or powder. I was even more blown away when I got home and applied it to my cheekbones and the most gorgeous color of warm rose gold glowed from my cheekbones. It only enhanced their beauty and left the most gorgeous glow. I can't get enough of this powder and have shelved all of my other blushes since I have bought it. Besides being the best color that I have seen done in a blush, it also has a slight shimmer to it. This leads to the highlighting effect of my cheekbones and wherever else I apply it. I love a powder/blush that has just the right amount of an illuminating effect to it and this one does!

Here is the Skinny of the Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed in Rose Gold:

What it is: A creamy powder luminizer with an embossed finish in a limited-edition Rose Gold holiday shade.
What it does: This creamy powder luminizer is like crushed gemstones in a compact for refined luminosity in any light. The formula features ultrafine luminescent pearls that adjust and become one with your skin so your perfect glow is never lost. Unlike the traditional pressed powder method, which simply mixes and compresses dry ingredients, this proprietary formula is a blend of wet and dry pigments ensuring a balanced application every time.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens
What else you need to know: This formula features multitoned, ultrafine pigment pearls that adjust to skin’s natural undertones. It is the sequel to the cult-favorite liquid Shimmering Skin Perfector™.
Directions:Sweep across face or apply to targeted areas including cheekbones, brow bones, and bridge of nose.
Suggested Usage: -To get the perfect glow for the holidays, use Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed Rose Gold with The One Perfecting Brush.
-Apply the illuminator up the cheekbones and down the center of the nose with linear sweeps.
-Three quick sweeps is all you need for a perfectly placed highlight.
Becca Stylist Tip: -For fuller-looking lips, follow lip gloss or lipstick with a dab of Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed to the center of your lower lip.