Bobbie Brown Beauty

p.13 Since I was five feet tall, with deep-set brown eyes, dark eyebrows, and brown hair, I didn't feel pretty. I often wonder how many thousands of other young women were (And probably still are) feeling inadequate because they do not conform to some narrow definition of pretty....
As I came into my own I realized the importance of being satisfied with the person that I am and the looks I was given. When I first started in the fashion business I sometimes felt inferior about my height. Now I've decided to make the most out of my small size--I rarely wear heels. Even more than appreciating who I am, I've learned to love myself for it.

p.30 Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAS)
lactic / glycol / malic acid.
AHAs eliminate the flaking or redness or sensitivity associated with manual exfoliating (grainy scrubs) and lead to visibly smoother skin.


p.42 Identifying your immutable beauty trait: imperfect perfection
1. Put yourself in an onjective state of mind and identify that which is special about you.
2. Accept the features that you have and learn to feel good about them.
3. Start to play them up.

p.43 Being perceievd as pretty is ultimately about exuding self-confidence. Self-confidence is the most elemental and yet most slusive quotient of beauty. I recognize instantly whether a woman possesses it--how at ease, how comfortable she is in her own skin. Ofetentimes, the women with the most self-confidence seem to have other priorities in lief and do not obsess endlessly about their looks.

If you don't feel good with yourself, nothing else matters.

p.75 Makeup organization
Toss anything that you've had for 2 years or longer.
Check to see if any liquids have separated. If so, dispose of them.
Throw out anything that you have not touched in the past 6 months.


p.76 Expiration dates
Cream cleanser - 1 year
Gel cleanser - 1 year
Cream moisturizer - 1 year
Foundation - 1.5 years
Lipstick - 1-2 years
Mascara - 3-4 months
Powder - 2 years
Shadows - 2 years

p.97 Lasting concealer
You are not using enough concelaer or enough powder. The technique that guarantees long wear is the layering of small amounts of concealer and powder. Do two to three layers for best results.

p.99 Foundation
To set the foundation, take a velour powder puff and use it to press powder over the foundationl this locks the foundation into place and helps prevent oil breakthrough.
Shake foundation bottle vigorously before applying. Even though foundations should not noticeably separate, the heavier parts do tend to drop to the bottom of the container.

p.109 Brows
To create a brow where hair is sparse or nonexistent, use a brow pencil to draw in the brow line. Then go over the line with shadwo, using a brush.