China is known for rice powder, powder blotting papers and all kinds of body, face and eye rollers along with Gua Sha. One of my other favorites is a hair comb made of jade. Chinese people covet jade and treasure it. It is a health and lucky stone.Typically Chinese women don’t wear a lot of makeup.
Japan I am in love ❤️ with a brand called Aqua Cure gel. A little goes a long way. It exfoliates your skin GENTLY! I use the gel weekly. My husband loves using it too.
Japan is also known for Onsen baths in special hot springs, mud baths and sand baths. Yes sand!
Korea (South Korea) to be exact is so advanced when it comes to skincare and technology. Now even American brands are launching their own versions of them. There are different masks for every part of your body. Korean women also have a regime of 12 steps some even more to care for their skin at night! Also they hardly ever if ever go to sleep with their makeup on. It is a “No No”
Vietnamese women’s and Southeast Asian women like the countries above have a ritual of drinking TEA! Black tea,Jasmine Tea, barley, tea, Oolong tea. Drinking tea throughout the day is part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
It’s so confusing to most women and men too! Was it “dirty beauty before” one of my clients asked me..
Well here’s my answer in a nut shell …
No skin care and makeup were not DIRTY the industry just advanced and technology changed through the years. The ingredients are getting safer and better.
Clean beauty is skincare and makeup free of harmful chemicals.
But know this… it is made with natural components but also use synthetic ingredients that have been declared safe.
When it comes to makeup I don’t think you need a lot of products to feel clean and pretty. We all want to be attractive but it doesn’t have to take so much!
Here are just some of the ingredients in skin, makeup and nail polish to avoid. Google them to learn more.
I never can get enough of New York City and beautiful New Jersey.
The city truly never sleeps!
Have you ever been?
And to guest speak or do a makeup assignment in the one and only New York City makes my heart 🎶 sing! I miss my home!
I ❤️ New York!
This time I’m guest speaking at the International Esthetics Cosmetics and SPA Conference. This event is held at the Javits Center on March 3rd,4th and 5th. it is always my pleasure to share my expertise and to inspire spa and salon owners, make-up artist’s and estheticians. I have devoted much of my career as a Platform Educator at The International Beauty Shows, major hair shows and as a Beauty Educator for IECSC, Premiere Beauty Shows,ICE, Face & Body Shows and many more!
This time my class is a topic beauty professionals have asked for. “How to Create A Promotional Beauty Calendar for Your Business”. I’ll cover the beauty of promotions, hosting events and makeup and skincare tips that tie in for those who are in the business. Wether you are a solo practioner, work in a medi-spa or work in a salon or spa… THIS show is for you!
If you follow my blog and attend these shows you know how important it is to keep going and growing. I appreciate your support.
If you’re in the business of beauty and wellness … join us! Register to attend my class and save $ too. E mail me for my class ticket pass code. You’ll get 20% off on your pass, which includes access to the exhibit hall and free entry to the International Beauty Show.
If you cannot attend this year… I’ll report ALL that I see and learn about from the show floor in my golf and on Instagram @noreenkissyoung
I’ll also hustle those fashionable New York City streets and stores and share … What’s Hot! What’s trending and what you need to know.
But if you take my class I’ll see you there! Please don’t miss out it truly is a great conference!
Lately girls and women have been asking me these two questions.
“Is foundation still in?”
“And does foundation ever expire?”
Here’s my reply. “Of course it does”
First let me address the expiration question. Foundation and tinted moisturizer do have an expiration date. They don’t last you forever but some types & formulas of foundation last a bit longer than liquids.
Cream foundation, foundation powder in a compact or loose powder mineral foundations last longer.
As far as foundation. Yes, yes, yes it’s STILL in! And it can even out an array of skin issues you don’t like. Broken capillaries, pigmentation, unexpected spots, red splotches and of course a blemish that pops up now and then. A little goes a long way. Don’t overdo it.
A simple test is to smell it if it has a “funky scent” it’s spoiled or old. If it has a green or a weird color and doesn’t look the same as when you bought it, it’s time to kiss 💋 it “Goodbye”. Using it will only make you break out add unwanted spoiled ingredients on or into your skin. You know you don’t want that!
The secret to getting a pretty natural look is to use LESS foundation! And to blend it well!
Foundation can be your “beauty bestie “ if you know how to use it and blend it right. It gives your face a more polished look and can make the rest of your makeup last longer and look fabulous!
Natural Foundation
Remember as the seasons change you may need to switch up your foundation color or formula. A suntanned body and a paler face isn’t a good look. Seek a makeup artist to help select the one that’s good for YOU! And for that perfect hue.
Today on NBC WTLV 12 on a TV show called First Coast Living I featured some beauty and lifestyle trends and a fun beauty DIY for the summer and beyond.
Lights, cameras … action!
If you want to be “on trend” or in the know … Think PINK! Rose gold, baby pink, fuchsia pink, hot pink. There’s a pink you can wear and love 💕 waiting just for you!
You’re already seeing pink is everywhere!
In makeup, nail polish, high heels, athletic wear, clothes, fashion accessories, kitchens,bedrooms and home decor. Add some of these hues in your world too! All inspired by the new Barbie movie coming out in July! Ok if you’re not into Mattel’s Barbie craze that’s fine. But at least snatch up a few touches of this color to your style or in your home!
I have been having so much fun with the NEW CHI brand just styler. A triple barrel waver that you don’t have to do too much with. It does the styling without a long process. It doesn’t matter which way you really use it. But of course I would dry your hair and spray with a heat styling spray before you use the iron.
My fave thing about it is in a pretty in pink color! And it shuts off on its own in 1 hour. Not to worry if you accidentally forgot to shut it off. And I did! Another bonus: it’s quite universal. No matter which way you place the waver you will get the same effect! Pretty cool! 😎
Barbie Totally Hair 1.25 waver! I’ve never seen or owned a waver/ styler like it! It is the OG of them!
There are several CHI Barbie waver styles to get mermaid 🧜♀️ waves! My waver is a solid soft pink hue.
Pink is a pretty and uplifting color and it’s a “feel good” kind of hue.
What’s also so in are mocktails. Mocktails are the new cocktails! I recently discovered “Little Saints”a plant magic drink. Botanical Terpenes and Reishi mushrooms. They come in a variety of flavors and 0 sugar content. Contains 10 CBD. NO alchohol. Chill, Sip bring your sexy back and calm down. Enjoy these aromatic delicious mocktail.
Choose from: Spicy Margarita, Negroni Spritz, Paloma and Ginger Mule. All delicious moodlifting and mellow delights.
Good vibes only!
Created by a woman.
While you’re out having fun in the sun and sipping mocktails or cocktails…
Make an ice cube tray of Aloe Vera ice cubes. Or whole milk ice cubes. They are “Sunburn Soothers.”If you or your kiddos have lobster face and beyond.
Pull a cube out and allow it to melt it a bit in the palm of your hand. You don’t want freezer burn. Gently rub the cooling cube on your face, chest or shoulders wherever you need it. If you have any leftover. Place them back in the fridge and use them again another time .
When life gives you sunburn … try using an Aloe Vera 🧊 ice cube.
Or on a budget and can’t buy one right now? Not to worry. Noreen to the “rescue”!
Looking for a bit of a healthy glow on your face and warm up your complexion? No foundation needed. Girls or Guys can make it and use a tinted moisturizer. Jordan one of the awesome show hosts and I had so much fun 🤩 making one!
All you need for this DIY beauty recipe is:
1 tube or jar of moisturizer
1 Bronzer powder (if you happen to have a broke one even better)
1 small container
Pour some of the moisturizer in a small container.
Scrape a bit of the Bronzing Powder and place in the container. I like using a small h’orderve knife. Or a disposable mascara wand.
Mix the two together. You will have made your own tinted moisturizer. Need to make it a bit darker? Add more tanning powder. Want to lighten your mix just add a drop more of moisturizer.
Stir again and place in a small jar or bottle.
Apply to your clean face staying away from eye area. Guys love to use this hack too… including my husband!
Come back for one more tip this weekend on what I shared on TV 📺 a summer 🌞 beauty tip you don’t want to miss!
Thousands of estheticians, makeup artists , spa and salon owners will travel from around the globe!
It is THE place to be June 25th and 26th! The show floor is massive and so exhilarating. So much to explore and see!
It’s time to think about doing something for YOU and your solo practice or spa business. Be the best at what you do and see new trends and learn something NEW.
See you there?! ✈️
*If this show is new to you think about joining us and register for my class too.
In a rush, in a pinch and for travel I do tend to use them too. So, I wanted to share a “beauty hack” I love to do. I didn’t always do it. But once Covid hit and things were on limited supply I started to do this.
Use the makeup towelette. Follow up with soaps water washing your face!
When it’s time to remove my makeup I take the towelette wipe out of the package. Next I grab a pair of scissors, fully open the wipe and CUT it in half. I then I wipe away the makeup and the long day away!
The half wipe towelette removes makeup just as efficient (unless you’re wearing theatrical or lots of makeup.) Then since I am also a soap and water girl I follow up and wash my face with a dash of Dove cleansing soap bar. Or use your favorite face wash.
Doing this step after using the makeup wipe makes MY face feel cleaner.
Doing this makeup wipe beauty hack saves you money$$$
It’s better for the 🌎 planet.
And you’ll feel good 😍 too!
Let’s celebrate Earth Day every single day and save money too one step at a time!
PS
Using makeup wipes on your face is not great for the skin on a daily basis. Rubbing that paper like cloth can scratch your face. Over time too tough on the skin. So,use and choose them wisely!
It’s not just about wearing a lip gloss or a tube of Burt’s Bees clear lip balm. This spring 2023 it’s all about healthy skin and a bolder lipstick. Sometimes it’s all you need. Oh and a pair of sunglasses when you’re out and about town.
The color of the year is Magenta otherwise known as Fuchsia. it’s time to step outside your comfort zone. Try something new! Even if it’s just on your lips!
A fabulous fuchsia shade has both cool and warm undertones. It’s flattering on almost every skin tone.
34th Street Herald Square is the center if it all. Macy’s where I used to work early on in my beauty & fashion career is THE place to stop. It is their flagship store where it all began. You know it from the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade.
The one and only Macy’s 34th Street
Macy’s has so much to offer from beauty, to fashion to fabulous food and drinks! There is something for everyone!
They evdd we n have their own Merch shop as well as I Love ❤️ NY gifts and fun finds.
Seventh Avenue and around the corners is Fashion Ave. You’ll see all kinds of businesses and racks of fresh made clothing and boxes of handbags and shoes zipping in and out of the street into the buildings. This is where a lot of the fast fashions are made! It also where up and coming designers get discovered.
If you are a creative spirit and like to make things and see… on these streets by Macy’s you’ll see the Garment districts novelty suppliers. They will even sell to you if you have the money. From sequins, glitter, to decorative ribbons and the most amazing and unique buttons and more! You just have to explore!
This district and shopping in the different neighborhood boutiques and stores in Soho, the Village and other shops in downtown NY. You’ll have a ball! Just give yourself time to explore!
Uptown is yet another Mecca of shopping and fashionable fun. There’s even a thrift store that is filled with designer clothing and accessories. NYC has the most amazing shopping.
This area of NY is where you might even bump into Sarah Jessica Parker as Sex and the City shoots there and she lives in the area.
A trip uptown cannot be complete without a stop at Bloomingdales Dept. store where I worked in the cosmetics department. You never know who you might see visiting the store. I’ll never forget seeing one of my first celebrities. Actor Sylvester Stallone of boxing 🥊 movie fame stopped to shop my cosmetic counter and had a few haircare questions. It was pretty exciting.
Chinatown is yet another section of NYC you need to visit. Send Chinatown some ❤️ LOVE. They need your business. It is “lit” right now with so many new eateries, bakeries, drink spots and delicious street vendors.
No one does dumplings 🥟 like Chinatown!
Chinatown gift shops, decor and more is yet another reason to shop there. So many unique things.
By the way, actors George Clooney and Brad Pitt have been there in Chinatown shooting a movie! I’m a fan!
The “Hells Kitchen” area is home to some awesome places to shop and eat. One of my favorites in the area is The legendary Little Pie Company bakery. Never disappoints.
As you can see I always fit in time to taste and enjoy all the city has to offer when I guest speak at spa bad wellness shows. The International Esthetics Cosmetics and Spa conference was even more wonderful this year!
Pack a travel journal,a pen and wear comfortable shoes and clothes to explore all that New York City has to offer.It’s showtime! The IECSC spa show
It was so great to not only educate but also reconnect with my beauty community. The show is EXCLUSIVE to beauty professionals, estheticians, makeup artists, massage therapists,nail techs, spas, salons and beauty business owners.
The fashion & beauty forecast I saw was Color IS Going strong in fashion. And Makeup is either bold or minimal. SKIN continues to be IN. Healthy looking pretty skin!
