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Hi there! Yes, this is my full-time job – although I have to admit that I love what I do so much, it doesn’t feel like a typical “job.” I really LOVE (& always have) sharing and interacting with other women on everything from wellness, beauty tips, working out – eating healthy, so I guess you could say this is literally my dream job 😉
xoxo, Shelli
HI SHELLI I LOVE READING ALL YOUR ARTICLES! DO YOU WRITE EVERYTHING YOURSELF OR DOES SOMEONE HELP YOU??
Hi there! I’m so happy that you’re enjoying the blog. Yes – I write everything myself, including all of my social media. I specifically steer clear of hiring “writers” to help with content. I mean, to me – the entire point is to speak honestly, directly and authentically with the APC community. That will never change. Plus, I’m kinda bossy, so there’s that. ;-).
xoxo, Shelli
HI SHELLI – DO YOU HAVE ANY GOOD CONCEALER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ME? I’M HAVING AN ACNE BREAKOUT EMERGENCY AND NEED HELP!! LOL 😉
Oh no – lol! Yes – I use Cle de Peau Concealer, with SPF 25. It is unparalleled and multi-use for spot corrections: Breakouts, redness or discolorations & as well as under the eyes for those days when dark circles appear out of nowhere!? It is a little bit pricey but it practically lasts forever. I’m still on the tube I bought 6 months ago!
With your index finger or a brush, lightly rub the concealer so that it warms a little, then lightly pat it onto the area you want to cover. Lightly pat with powder. If it’s really red – I’ll repeat the steps, applying a little more over the powder – then powdering again, so that it’s layered.
Hope this helps! 😉
xoxo, Shelli
HI SHELLI! I’M LOVING ALL YOUR GREAT TIPS!! PLUS JUST LOVE SEEING YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE!
Aww thank you beautiful lady ;-). You are da best!
xoxo, Shelli
HI SHELLI – WHAT IS YOUR EVERYDAY BEAUTY ROUTINE LIKE? DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR PRODUCTS THAT YOU LIKE AND THAT CAN HELP STREAMLINE MY MORNING BEAUTY ROUTINE?
Hi there! I can definitely help! My morning & evening beauty routine is fairly simple but effective. I always treat the neck, chest and hands with the SAME products as I do my face. Those areas need love too ;-)!! I’m an impatient multi-tasker, so – rather than twiddle my thumbs in between product applications, I’ll apply a serum – brush my teeth, apply the next (letting it soak in) brush the hair or get dressed etc, then apply the next one. Not a big deal.
My Morning Routine consists of 5 products – IN ORDER:
- My FAVORITE Lifeline Polishing Gel Cleanser with tiny soft granules to gently sluff off oil & dead skin cells. I love this so much – I buy them like 5 at a time to make sure I don’t run out. Plus, I know that Oliver secretly uses it when I’m not looking, so there’s that.
- Lifeline Aqueous Gel Serum – which helps increase collagen regulation, minimize fine lines, help reduce inflammation & redness. Love this stuff. I’ve used it for over 10 years.
- SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum which works too neutralize skin-damaging radicals.
- Lifeline Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream. I know….can you tell that I love this line?? I’ve used Lifeline for over 10-years and it’s given me such great results, I stick with it!
- SkinCeuticals SPF 50 tinted sunscreen.
If my skin is feeling extra dry, I’ll apply Lifeline Daily Moisturizer before the sunscreen. NOTE: I also use the Lifeline Night Repair moisturizer – and if you’d like to try that also – it’s LESS EXPENSIVE to buy them together (that’s what I do). See them here.
AT NIGHT: I repeat steps 1-4 above, ending with the Lifeline Molecular Renewal Serum – which minimizes fine lines and generally lends to a nicer looking skin tone & texture.
Finally – the Lifeline Night Moisturizer. Lifeline is actually based here in San Diego (Carlsbad), but I discovered it years ago at the Four Seasons spa in Maui.
HI SHELLI! IS THIS YOUR FULL TIME JOB?