Glo Skin Beauty Blog

As my wedding day quickly approaches, I am definitely in full on wedding planning mode! It seems like everyday there is a new deadline that needs to be met or decision that needs to be made. For many, an important thing to cross off the to-do list is finding the right makeup artist to will help you feel like a million bucks on your big day. I am so lucky that Janeena, Glo Skin Beauty's Sr. Global Makeup Artist and Educator, a dear friend, is available to do my wedding and engagement photo makeup! Even though I didn’t have to go through the process of finding the right artist for me, Janeena was kind enough to share a list of things all brides should consider before picking their makeup artist. And having worked on over 100 brides in her career she definitely knows what she is talking about!

Back by popular demand! Each year we create limited edition Holiday Collections that include limited edition products. This past year, these special items were so popular we had to make them a part of our core line! Both Cream Stay Shadow Sticks in gold blush and keepsake are now available for individual purchase! These beautiful sticks provide long lasting color in two beautiful, romantic shades (click here to see these beauties in action!)

With Mother’s Day a little over a week away, it’s time to shop for the mothers in your life. Whether it’s your grandmother, sister or wife, glo has gift options that will make these special ladies look and feel beautiful from the inside out! Take a look at our Mother’s Day gift guide below and be sure to contact your local glo salon for discounts on Mother’s Day services like a glo facial*.

You’re already using a great cleanser, moisturizer and eye cream but it’s time to add the powerful combination of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid to your regimen. glo therapeutics Power Duos help give your skin the extra bonus it needs to support cell renewal and hydration. By working together to increase the absorption of active ingredients, Vitamin C and B5 Hydration enhance the benefits of your moisturizer while helping your skin defend against free radical damage.

Spring is officially here and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite products to quickly refresh your style for the season. Add these much loved spring favorites to your makeup bag for endless possibilities is this season's hottest hues!

Regardless of how diligent we are with our skincare routines, blemishes can happen. And when they do, we want them to disappear as soon as possible. That’s where one of our favorite makeup and skincare duos comes into play. glo therapeutics Healing Gel and glo minerals Oil Free Camouflage work hand in hand to help treat, correct and conceal unwanted blemishes. First, Healing Gel works to help reduce redness, inflammation and  irritation caused by breakout redness while also allowing your skin to heal. Not only does this speed up recovery time, but it helps leave a smooth, clear surface.

Bright, bold lips are in this spring and whether you are loving Suede Matte Crayons or prefer to stick with a classic Lipstick, the key to this look is smooth, moisturized lips. Lip Revival is a light cream formulated to help protect, smooth and moisturize lips making it the perfect sidekick for your favorite lip color. Plus, the active ingredients found in Lip Revival help increase hydration and collagen production which can create a significant volumizing effect - proving that Lip Revival and Lipstick are truly better together!

There’s no denying that somethings are just better together: peanut butter and jelly, movies and popcorn and Donny and Marie. We believe that, just like our favorite pop culture pairings, your skincare and makeup routines should compliment and bring out the best in each other.

In addition to carefully picking and using appropriate ingredients, it is equally important to avoid certain things. Abrasive, mechanical/physical exfoliation ingredients of any kind are to be avoided. If Hydroxy Acids are used, they should be infrequent, at low percentages and only those with large molecules for slow absorption are recommended. Lactic and Gluconic Acids are good examples. Mild enzymes can sometimes be tolerated to remove dead skin because they don’t alter the pH of the skin or absorb, they simply break down the superficial dead skin cells on the outermost surface.

One of the primary issues with sensitive skin is the lack of barrier function. The skin’s most important job is to protect and when the skin barrier is not intact, things go awry. The outer stratum of the skin is layers of keratinized, flattened cells that are embedded in a mortar of waterproof lipids. This provides an excellent way of preventing water within from evaporating or leaking out. It also protects the body from anything foreign (such as antigens) from entering.

Every woman needs a signature look. A look that captures her natural beauty while helping her look polished and effortlessly beautiful. The key to this simple yet elegant look is its versatility. With just a few modifications, this classic look can easily be amplified or simplified for any occasion.

Our crayon-inspired pencil with built in sharpener delivers vibrant, long-wear color and convenience in one! Suede Matte Crayons come in six long-lasting, wearable shades: monogram, trademark, crush (pictured), sorbet, bombshell and demure. Plus, with conditioning ingredients that include Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Mango Seed Oil and Shea Butter they leave your lips moisturized all day. It truly is matte redefined!

Almost everyone at some time in their life will have skin sensitivity – whether it is because of living in a harsh climate, using the wrong products or getting an aggressive treatment. A relatively small percentage of the world population has a genetic link to sensitivity, meaning that they will experience it their entire life. Most people in this category experience periods of 'sensitization'.

The science behind sensitive skincare has come a long way in recent years. With new information and studies emerging about sensitive skin triggers, we now have a better understanding on how to treat and care for this common skin identifier.  We used this new information to develop our Sensitive Skincare products.

Bold lips are in for spring and you can’t go wrong with any of our seven Suede Matte Crayons. We picked a few of our favorite shades and developed three complete looks to compliment the featured Suede Matte shade. First up is a look we are calling 'Pop' featuring the Suede Matte Crayon in Sorbet. Because this bold shade makes a bright statement, it’s important to keep the rest of your look clean and soft.

Last week I received my first professional treatment on my path towards glo-ing bridal skin! I must say, taking an hour out of my busy schedule for a treatment was just what I needed to feel refreshed! Not only did my skin feel fantastic but it was a great way to take some personal time for myself in the middle of balancing a busy schedule.

Long wear color, rich, saturated hues and easy application - Our new Suede Matte Sticks offer velvety smooth finishes for endless possibilities! These new slender sticks deliver a cream application that lasts for hours with antioxidant protection and conditioning ingredients. With six shades to choose from there's truly something for everyone!

Get ready to celebrate spring with our all new Suede Matte Collection! To help you pick which shades to try we created this helpful guide. Each Suede Matte Stick and Suede Matte Crayon fits into one of three color families.

Reduces inflammation in sensitive and post procedure skin. Soothes, hydrates and tones while relieving puffiness and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

We are so excited to launch our new spring 2015 Suede Matte Collection. This collection features saturated, long wear color with twelve new shades in two new formulas. Both our Suede Matte Crayons and Suede Matte Sticks offer velvety smooth finishes for endless possibilities!

With a little under seven months to go, my wedding to-do list seems to be getting longer instead of shorter. Between flowers and save-the-dates, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the small details! One thing that I am excited about crossing off the list is meeting with glo’s National Educator, Amanda, to talk about my skincare strategy.

Last year we launched our first ever Bridal Kit which was created to give the bride and her bridesmaids everything they needed to stay camera ready all day. The kit was such a big hit that we decided to give it a glamorous makeover! The revamped kit now comes in a beautiful new makeup bag that will easily become a new favorite.