Questions answered...

Hello my beautiful bunnies! 
I am attempting to keep up with your questions. Sorry if it takes me a while. :(

"Why do you only post blogs every so often? I wish you would post more."

Meeeeee too. I am a full time mother and baby-sitting auntie right now. During the day I have 4 kids who are all under 5. Most of my day is spent kissing boo-boos and singing/dancing to kids songs (I will spare you from the other details of what 4 kids can do....). The weekends are spent working as a Makeup Artist for different events. I post when I can. Sorry. :( I will try harder!!

"Does it take a long time to do the research for products?"

YES! I have a medical background so I really like to get to the nitty-gritty of things. I look at what a product is made of and how it is processed. I then test it out (either on myself or a volunteer). It can take 2-8 weeks to finalize a research project. If you post a question about a product I will do my best to answer it as quickly as possible. 

"Are you going to Vlog more?"

I hope to soon but right now with all the kids around it is very difficult. Next year most of them will be in school so I will be able to do more. ^_~ Please be patient with me! 

"Can you recommend a good skincare line?"

Yes....but not in a blog or e-mail. I need to know a lot more about you because skincare is a very personalized thing. It depends on so much that it would be best to start a dialogue with me if you really want that sort of info. I can tell you that some stores (like Ulta and Sephora) have a return policy that works in the experimental clients favor. With receipt they take back products even if used up to 30 days (I think). Before buying a product check with the store on their return policy. Make sure that they will take it back even if it is used. Also give the product at least 2 weeks to see results. Pictures help you see results. ^_^

"Do natural beauty products really work? I tried natural deodorant and I still stank."

This one had me cracking up! Yes, some work. Not all products work for all people, though. I know some that LOVE Berts Bees and others that say even the sensitive skin products burn their face. It is a highly personalized thing, skincare. It really depends on what you want the product to do and your skin's chemical makeup. -consequently I had the same issue with the natural deodorant...^_~

"Can you recommend some good baby products?"

Yes...depending on what you are looking for. I find Cetaphil works great for almost all skin types. I use CeraVe baby for my daughter (because she has a LOT of allergies). I have used Johnson and Johnson's no more tears (with my son who has no allergies). I love Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap (Baby Mild) but it is not tear-free. I use that one on my son now. I want to try The Honest Company at some point too. I have heard good things about them. 

"Is there a wrinkle cream that really works to get rid of deep wrinkles?"
 I am in the process of testing some products from Rodan and Fields. I will post those results in about a month. Thus far I have found nothing that gives dramatic results that last (other than lasers or surgery) but that doesn't mean that there isn't something out there. There are some that offer temporary dramatic results...but that doesn't fall under your question.

Ok Bunnies I have to hop away now.....the natives are getting restless...I will try to answer more questions later.

Keep the comments coming!

Client response

Greetings and Salutations Makeup Bunnies!

I just received a wonderful message from a client who is thrilled with the results she is seeing. While she does not want her picture posted (sorry no visual of the results) she did state I can share her story.

Mary* had a beautiful baby boy a few years ago. During her pregnancy she got the dreaded PREGNANCY MASK. At first she did not mind, she thought that after she had her baby it wold go away (or at least fade enough that she could cover it with makeup). Alas, it stayed and was very difficult to cover.

Mary was never a person who liked heavy makeup. She tried many different products but none had a dramatic effect....until....I introduced her to Murad.

Murad is a skincare line that was created by a dermatologist named...you guessed it....Dr. Murad. You can read more about him here.

"What product?!" you ask.....

She only bought 3 products. A cleanser, a moisture, and a serum. We started just using the cleanser for 2 weeks. She used it once a day for the first week and after that didn't show any adverse reactions she used it twice a week. (Please note you MUST use sun protection when using these products as they contain vitamin C which makes you skin more susceptible to the harsh rays of the sun.)

After the two week trial she began to see some faint results. She was encouraged so we moved on to the moisturizer. She applied this once a day for one week. Specifically at night. She used her normal moisturizer during the day. During the following week she used it twice a day. (They have a day and a night but she didn't want to buy the night moisturizer until she knew it would work.) By the end of the week she saw strong results.

Then she introduced the serum. She washed her faced, patted it dry, applied the serum, let it sit for 30-60 seconds, then applied the moisturizer, let it sit for 30 seconds, then applied a UVA/UVB sunblock with spf 30. (Then she would apply her makeup after letting that sit for 1 min.)

The results after she used the serum where incredible. Her mask is now almost completely gone!! She told me that she goes without base/foundation most days because she is so happy with how her skin looks.

I love hearing that a product worked for a client. I am so happy for you Mary!!

Just thought I wold share her success. I hope it put a smile on your face and/or that it helps someone else with a similar issue.

Keep hopping my little bunnies!






*Name changed to protect her privacy.