Serious health issues! August 2015

Hello Beauties,


Happy Thursday! I'm sorry but I'm going to have to put my beauty blog on hold do to my serious health conditions currently. I'll be sure to get back to you on my blog and Facebook when I start to post again.

Thanks,
Heather Williams

Blotting Paper-Tuesday Tip August 4th

Hello Beauties,


Happy Tuesday! This weeks Tuesday Tip is use blotting papers to manage oil and shine in your T-zone areas, the papers are also great for cleaning up around the eye's.

Thank You for viewing my Tuesday Tip! Stay tuned to my beauty blog tomorrow to see what beauty product wins the superstar award for this week.

Enjoy your Beauty,
Heather Williams

Superstar-Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray July 29th

Hello Beauties,


This weeks beauty superstar winner goes to Clinique's Moisture Surge Face Spray. This product is one of my must haves for the hot drying summer months because it's a light moisturizer in a face spray. I find this facial spray to be very hydrating as it rapidly replenishes skin's moisture level restoring it and leaving the face soft and supple. This spray if left in the fridge can be the ultimate way to refresh and cool down your face instantly. It's recommended for all skin types and can be used in addition to your daily moisturizer, I have oily skin so it's just the right amount of hydration for me in the summer time. Also, you can use it under your makeup as a moist primer base or over your makeup to set it into place. This lightweight moisture face spray can be used several times a day so you can spray your face whenever your skin feels thirsty.

This product is:
*Ophthalmologist tested
*Suitable for contact lenses wearers
*Fragrance-free


I highly recommend Clinique's Moisture Surge Face Spray to everyone especially during the hot summer months, you can find it anywhere Clinique is sold and it's $22.00 a bottle. Thank You very much for viewing my beauty blog. If you have any comments, questions or you would like me to do a review on a specific beauty product please leave a comment in the box below.

Enjoy your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T., Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

Tuesday Tip Sunscreen and feet July 28th

Hello Beauties,


Happy Tuesday! This weeks Tuesday Tip is be sure not to forget to apply sunscreen to your feet, often they get forgotten and you end up with them burnt.

Thank You for Viewing this weeks Tuesday Tip! Stay tuned tomorrow (Wednesday) for the beauty product that has won this weeks beauty superstar award.

Enjoy your Beauty,
Heather Williams

Superstar Rapidlash week July 22nd

Hello Beauties,


I hope that your having a great week everyone! This weeks beauty product superstar is Rapidlash eyelash and eyebrow enhancing serum. I was first exposed to Rapidlash when I went to the lady that does my waxing, her eyelashes looked amazing and I asked her what was she doing? That is when she told me about Rapidlash and how she has seen thicker fuller eyelashes in about 4 weeks using it every night before bed. I just had to get my hands on the product and try it out so I purchased it from Ulta and used it for 4 weeks every night.  I've actually cut down wearing mascara everyday because my lashes are thick and full naturally now. I also have been applying the serum to my eyebrows and they have gotten noticeably fuller cutting down the time that I have to fill them in with a pencil. Rapidlash contains:  HEXATEIN 1 complex potent Peptides, Biotin, Panthenol, Amino Acids, Soybean Oil and Pumpkin Seed Extract. I'm now just on maintenance that's recommended,  application of the serum 2 to 3 times a week to continue to enhance and keep your eyelashes and eyebrows conditioned.

Rapidlash is also:
*Paraben and Fragrance Free
*Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist Tested
*Safe for Contact Lens Wearers
*Product not tested on Animals

I highly recommend Rapidlash even to people who have sensitive skin like I do. I know that Rapidlash can be purchased at Ulta for $50.00 and other online sites. I just repurchased Rapidlash at Bed Bath & Beyond for $39.99 and I used my $5.00 coupon in a flyer spending a total of $37.79 which is a great deal for a serum that I know works!

Thank You very much for viewing my beauty blog! If you have and comments, questions or you would like me to do a beauty product review on a specific product please leave it in the comments box below.

Enjoy your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T., Beauty Blogger and Freelance Makeup Artist

Tuesday Tip (Fragrance to go) July 21st.

Hello Beauties,


Happy Tuesday! This weeks beauty tip is saturate cotton swabs or balls with your favorite perfume, then place them in a sealed ziplock bag for fragrance on the go. Thank You for viewing my Tuesday Tip for this week, stay tuned for what beauty product wins the superstar beauty product this week!

Enjoy your Beauty,
Heather Williams

Superstar of the week-Invisibobble July 15th

Hi Beauties,


Happy Wednesday! This weeks superstar is the Invisibobble it was sent to me this week in my Allure Beauty Box. The Invisibobble is an artificial resin hair tie that looks like a cord of an old landline phone. This hair tie works for all types of hair and when removed there are no bumps, ridges or kinks even after hours of wear. Although, looking a bit funny the Invisibobble grips even on active people with very fine hair making it a daily staple in my life. This hair accessory is trending right now because of it's staying power, so remove it carefully to avoid yanking out any hair. I highly recommend this product it comes in all colors and is around $8.00 for a box of 3 pieces....but you can find deals online.


Thank You so much for viewing my beauty blog. If you have any comments, questions or you would like me to do a review on a specific beauty product please leave it in the comments box below. If you enjoy my beauty publishings please subscribe below!


Enjoy your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T., Beauty Blogger, Freelance Makeup Artist and Jewelry Designer

Tuesday Tip July 14th Kids vs. Sunscreen

Hi Beauties,


Happy Tuesday everyone! I had to miss last weeks tip due to having a full Hysterectomy surgery on Monday July 6th, but I'm home recovering and ready to get back to life. This weeks tip is use a makeup brush to apply sunscreen to your kids to avoid squirming and running away.

Thank You for viewing my Tuesday Tip...stay tuned later this week for this weeks beauty superstar!

Your's in Beauty,
Heather Williams

Beauty Product Superstar Laura Geller Lip Strip

Hello Beauties,


Happy 4th of July! This weeks beauty product superstar is the Laura Geller Lip Strip smoothing sugar scrub. This lip scrub is a powerhouse, it contains vanilla mint that refreshes the lips on contact. It also has Parsley and Calendula extracts that soothes, Cucumber extract to calm, antioxidants Vitamin E and Lemon Peel extract to help protect the lips. The Lip Strip is pleasant tasting, has a convenient container for even application and is moisturizing when removed with water. This lip scrub is gentle but effective and can be used everyday if desired. This product is very reasonable for what you get $16.00 for 0.49 fl oz container. I like to use Aveda's Renewing Lip Treatment after I use the lip strip. I highly recommend this product to anyone and it's great to have around in these hot days of summer when our lips need some extra attention.

Thank You for viewing my beauty blog. If you have any comments or questions please note them in the box below. Also, if you would like me to do a review on a certain beauty product please let me know in the comment box below.


Enjoy your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T., Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

Tuesday Tip for June 30th 2015

Hello Beauties,


Happy Tuesday it's that time again for a beauty tip. When applying makeup the natural light is the best because it shows any mistakes with shading, blending etc... My tip is to check your makeup in your car mirror in the natural light before you start your day! Thank you for viewing my Tuesday Tip, stay tuned for the weeks beauty superstar!

Enjoy Your Beauty,
Heather Williams

Contact info: Sunflowerglowmakeup@gmail.com   I'd love to hear from you!

Beauty Superstar of the Week

Hello Beauties,


Happy Friday! The beauty superstar of this week is the new Estee Lauder Sumptuous Infinite Mascara. I feel this is a great mascara especially for summer because it's sweat proof, humidity resistant, clump resistant, flake proof and smudge proof. This mascara has a 10 hour wear and comes in 2 shades black and brown. What is so unique with this mascara is that it has stretchable fibers that are fused onto the lashes making the fibers go beyond the tips of lashes as the mascara dries setting and locking in length. The mascara brush has dual short bristles that add volume on one side and an extended comb that separates and styles each lash on the other side. I feel that $26.00 for this mascara  is a great price, and if you want added drama you can pair it with Estee Lauder's Lash Primer Plus Full Treatment Formula for $24.00   I highly recommend this mascara and every time I wear it I get great complements on how beautiful my lashes are and it's easy to remove at the end of the day.


Formula Facts:
*Ophthalmologist Tested
*Suitable for contact lens wearers
*Fragrance-free


Thank You so much for taking time out to view my Beauty Blog. If you have an comments or questions please leave it in the box below. Also, if there is a beauty product that you would like me to do a review on please let me know!

Enjoy Your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T., Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

Tuesday Tips!

Hello Beauties,


I know it's been a very long time since I've posted a blog SURPRISE! This Tuesday tip is to make sure that you put your lipsticks into a cool environment. If your out in the heat choose a lipgloss instead because lipsticks will melt into a mess in the container.


Enjoy Your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T., Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

Tuesday Tip January 13th 2015

Hello Beautiful,


         This weeks tip is to write down the date of opening on beauty packaging so that way you can keep track of how long the beauty product has been in use. I do this especially with my mascara's to see when to change the tube out for a new one.

Rule of thumb (toss it if):

*The beauty product smells
*Product is inconsistent/clumpy while in use
*looks different from when originally opened

Thank you for viewing my Tuesday Tip,
Heather Williams

P.S. Stay tuned to next weeks Tuesday Tip

Sunflower Glow Make Up Menu 2015

                                                Sunflower Glow Makeup Menu



*Bride       studio/on location                                              $85.00/$125.00
*Bride Consultation     in studio                                         $50.00
*Bridal Party   studio/on location                                      $60.00/$70.00
*Flower Girl makeup  under 10yrs                                    $25.00 and up
*Lash Application  (includes lashes)                                 $20.00
*Special Occasion Make-over  studio/on location             $50.00/$70.00
*Makeup Lessions  60 min (includes make-over)             $85.00
*Gift Certificates available                                                  $ amount
*Hair Services are now available                                      $ amount?
   


#Referral is the biggest complement, my services are by word of mouth and appointment only!

Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T.  Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

   

Sephora Gradual Self Tanning Body Lotion

Hello Beautiful,


          This weeks featured beauty product is the Sephora Gradual Self Tanning Body Lotion. A week ago I went spray tanning for the first time at a salon here in Santa Barbara, CA and I had streaks and inconsistent color throughout my body. So, I took it upon myself to find a beautiful winter glow lotion that actually works. I've tried so many different self tanners and I finally found one that works, the Sephora brand self tanning body lotion. I have light skin so I wanted to find a gradual self tanner that gradually gives me a glow. This sun in a tube body lotion gives skin a natural looking golden glow over a course of applications and does not streak. This self tanner provides long-lasting deep hydration with out leaving a greasy sticky film do to the Hydro Senn+ enriched formula. It's Dermatologically tested and has no Parabens, Sulfates or Phthalates.

Recommended tips:
*Exfoliate skin prior to application
*Wash your hands thoroughly after each application
*Be constant in your application until you reach the shade desired

I highly recommend Sephora's Gradual Self Tanning Body Lotion to anyone. What I love most about this product is the thick consistency of the lotion because it's very hydrating to my dry winter skin and it's just a bonus that I'm getting a beautiful golden tan as well. I also like the fact that I can use it on my face and not have any breakouts. I paid $37.00 for the spray tan for one time, this lotion is only $16.00 and the tube of body lotion lasts several weeks. I'm going to stress that this is a gradual self tanner so it takes about 6 hours to start showing a golden glow so I usually put it on right before bed and I'm glowing by the morning.


Thank You very much for viewing my beauty blog. If you have any comments, questions or you would like me to do a review on any beauty product please leave a comment in the box below.

Enjoy Your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T.  Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty blogger

Aveda New Botanical Kinetics Energizing Eye Creme

Hello Beautiful!



            Happy New Year! Aveda has a new eye cream out called Botanical Kinetics Energizing Eye Creme. It uses vital complex energy from plants to give your skin a boost around the eye area. This new eye creme is a multi-tasker it helps reduce visible puffiness and uses Licorice Root and Coffee Bean extracts to diminish the appearance of dark circles. The Botanical Kinetics Energizing Eye Creme is 98% naturally derived, Ophthalmologist tested and great for all skin types. This eye creme is great for me because I have dark circles and puffiness under my eye's and when I apply concealer over it the eye cream blends very nicely and masks the darkness and puffiness. I recommend this eye cream for anyone, it's $35.00 which I think is a great price for all that it delivers.


Thank You very much for reading my beauty blog. If you have any comments, questions or would like me to do a review on any beauty product please leave a comment in the box below.

Enjoy your beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T  Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

Tuesday Tips January 6th 2015

Hello Beautiful,


     Happy New Year Everyone! I have a Tuesday tip for you this week. When concealing a rule of thumb is use:

*Lavender- for sallow skin
*Green- to cancel out the appearance of redness
*Yellow- for those stubborn under eye dark circles

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season! Thank You for reading my Tuesday Tips blog and stay tuned to for next Tuesday Tip.

Thanks Again,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T.  Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

My Favorites of 2014

Hello Beautiful,

     Happy Holidays every one from my house to yours! I've been on vacation and I thought that I would go through my makeup favorites and share them with you. I hope that you and yours has a fabulous New Year 2015! So let's get to it...


Eye Products 

*Mascara- Dior Show Iconic Over Curl in black
*Eyelash Primer- M.A.C. Prep + Prime
*Concealer- Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
*Eyeshadow Palette- (Tie) Dior 5 Couleurs and Tarte Tartelette Eyeshadow Palette
*False Lashes- MUA Natural Demi Accent Lashes
*Eyelash Curler- Sephora
*Eyeliner Pencil- Urban Decay 24/7
*Eyeliner Liquid- (Tie) Urban Decay 24/7 and E.L.F. Liquid Liner
*Eyelid Primer- M.A.C. Pro Long Wear Pant Pot
*Eyeliner Gel- M.A.C.
*Concealer Touchups- Aveda Inner-Light Concealer

Lip Products

*Lip Treatment- Aveda Renewing Lips
*Lip Primer- Too Faced Lip Insurance
*Hydrating Lip Gloss- Aveda Rehydrating Lip Glaze
*Gloss- M.A.C. Pro Long Wear Lip Glass
*Matte Lip Gloss- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
*Lip Liner- Estee Lauder Double Wear Liner
*Lip Stick- (Tie) Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy and Nars Audacious lipstick
*Lip Stain- Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush

Face Makeup Products

*Powder Foundation-BareMinerals Original with SPF 15
*Liquid Foundation- Hourglass Immaculate
*Face Primer-Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15
*Brow Pencil- Anastasia Brow wiz
*Brow Pomade- Anastasia
*Brow Set- Benefit Gimme Brow
*Blush- Hourglass Ambient Blush Palette
*Highlighter- Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette
*Matte Bronzer- Too Faced Chocolate Soleil
*Pressed Foundation Powder- It Cosmetics Celebration Illumination
*Setting Spray- Urban Decay De-slick Oil Control
*Spot Makeup Remover Pen- E.L.F.
*Mineral Tinted Moisturizer- Aveda Inner Light SPF 15  Oil-Free

Tools and Other

*Brush Cleaner- Sephora Anti-Bac Daily Brush Cleaner
*Brush Deep Cleaner- Johnson's Baby Shampoo
*False Lash- MUA Lash Applicator Forceps
*Liquid Foundation Brush- Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
*Powder Brush- Sonia Kashuk
*Eye Crease Brushes- (4 way tie) E.L.F. Blending, Crown Crease, M.A.C. #224 and Sigma E 25
*Eyelid Brush- H&M
*Lip Brush- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
*Blush Brush- Costco Kirkland by: Borghese
*Eye Brow Brush w/spooly- It Cosmetics

Skin Care Products

*Face Cleanser- Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Gel Cleanser
*Face Toner- Aveda Botanical Kinetics Skin Firming
*Face Moisturizer- Aveda Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion
*Eye Moisturizer- Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
*Makeup Remover- (Tie) Rite Aid Renewal Oil Free Makeup Remover and Kirkland Daily Facial
      Towelettes
*Facial Mask- Glam Glow Youthmud Tinglefoliate Treatment

Body Care Products

*Face Sunscreen- Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30
*Body Sunscreen- SuperGoop Every Day SPF 30
*Body Bath Detox- 2 Cups Epsom Salt, 12 Drops of Lavender Oil and 1/2 cup Baking Soda 20 min
*Body Exfoliator- Soft Soap Body Butter Coconut Scrub Body Buff Wash
*Shaving Cream- Aveda Pure-Performance
*Body Wash- Dial Yogurt, Vanilla and Honey Nourishing Body Wash

Phew....That was a lot of great products, it gives me great pleasure to be sharing this information with you as a professional. The winner of my favorite beauty product and the superstar of 2014 has to be Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 with the Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Foundation. I know it's a bit long winded but I thought that during the year if you needed product rating you could revert back to this beauty blog. Thank You very much for all your support with my freelance makeup artistry and my beauty blog throughout the year. I hope that you've had a great year and an even better one in 2015!!!!

Enjoy Your Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T.  Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger    

Happy Holidays!

Hello Beautiful,

    Thank You for all your support throughout the year with my makeup blog and freelance makeup business! I'm sorry I haven't been posting any blog's lately the Holiday Season has been taking up so much of my time. The next Blog post will be my favorite beauty products for the year 2014. So stay tuned to see what brands I think are the superstars of beauty products.


Happy Holidays,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T. Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger

My three favorite beauty products for the week

Hello Beautiful,

Here are my three favorite beauty products for this week.


1) Too Faced-Lip Insurance $19.00 This lip primer is hydrating and works great for people that put on a lip product and it bleeds into fine lines around the mouth. This anti-feathering product is quick-drying and locks in lip products so they won't fade, feather or transfer.


2) Aveda-Nourish-Mint Renewing Lip Treatment $16.00 This lip treatment smooths the appearance of fine lines helping with lip products bleeding. Over time the lips become naturally plump using organic spearmint and has a vanilla flavor.


3) MAC-Prep + Prime Lash $17.00 This lash primer gives lashes a plump-undercoat under mascara making it last longer, lashes become more intense and longer. This product smoothes and conditions lashes and works good under any mascara formulas.


Thank You very much for taking time out to read my beauty blog. If you have any comments, questions or want me to do a beauty product review please comment in the box below.

Yours in Beauty,
Heather Williams L.E., L.M.T. Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Blogger