I recently lost about 20 pounds and I look and feel better below my neck, however I feel my face has aged. My face doesn’t look as young and fuller since before my weight loss. Can you recommend a good face skin product or any other ideas/solutions. Thanks for reading my email, I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely, Samuel

A: Congrats on losing weight….that’s a big deal….

First, remember that with feeling and looking better, what you eat really makes a difference.  I’m very big on drinking greens and green smoothies!  Check out Kimberly Snyder’s website…she’s got great tips and very very ... Read More »]]>

Christopher,

I recently lost about 20 pounds and I look and feel better below my neck, however I feel my face has aged. My face doesn’t look as young and fuller since before my weight loss. Can you recommend a good face skin product or any other ideas/solutions. Thanks for reading my email, I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Samuel

A: Congrats on losing weight….that’s a big deal….

First, remember that with feeling and looking better, what you eat really makes a difference.  I’m very big on drinking greens and green smoothies!  Check out Kimberly Snyder’s website…she’s got great tips and very very healthy.  I love her Green Smoothie, and drink one daily….

Next, I’m a huge proponent of monthly revitalizing facials to help make the skin younger and brighter.  The right facialist will do wonders for your complexion.

As far as at home products, use something with retinol (Vitamin A) and glycolic acid and Vitamin C.  Olay makes great affordable products, and believe it or not, so does Avon….they both get top ratings.  However, nothing beats the professional lines like MD Formulations, and PCA.  I highly recommend paying the extra money.  They are truly worth it.

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“Makeup Transition” Tips by Christopher Drummond:

In Summer, Aymee wears #130 “Warm”.  In Fall, she changes shades to #120 “Fair” in CDB’s Veludo Velvet Foundation

As much as we all hate to admit it, fall (and winter!) is almost here….which means we will all need to be making the big “Makeup Transition”.

Since your skin color will not be as “bronzed” as it it in the summer time, an adjustment will need to be made in your foundation color.

With CDB, you have the luxury of the Women’s Sample Kit which gives you three foundation ... Read More »]]> Week four of our “Summer of Natural Love” makeup giveaway……see how to enter below!

“Makeup Transition” Tips by Christopher Drummond:

In Summer, Aymee wears #130 “Warm”.  In Fall, she changes shades to #120 “Fair” in CDB’s Veludo Velvet Foundation

As much as we all hate to admit it, fall (and winter!) is almost here….which means we will all need to be making the big “Makeup Transition”.

Since your skin color will not be as “bronzed” as it it in the summer time, an adjustment will need to be made in your foundation color.

With CDB, you have the luxury of the Women’s Sample Kit which gives you three foundation colors, so you can go from one season to another, without having to buy a new shade.

The kit comes with everything you need to ease into the “Makeup Transition”…

Tips on how to switch your makeup from Summer To Fall:

Tip 1: Go one shade lighter with foundation for the transition.  You probably won’t need it for a month or so, but it’s good to have it for when you start getting lighter.

Tip 2: Be sure to have Sol bronzer by CDB to aid in a smooth transition.  Bronzer is your best friend in the Changeover.

Tip 3: You can always blend the lighter and darker shades together as a transition.

Tip 4: With foundation, it’s always better to go a little lighter than darker.  Adjust the lightness with bronzer.

Tip 5: Use Saúde Pele Radiance booster to maintain luminosity in the skin, even when your skin is a little dull.

Tip 6: With eyeshadow, fall makeup is traditionally a little darker and sexier.  Summer is generally brighter and more colorful.  But don’t get boring!  There are great dark colors that are rich and gorgeous (Amethyst by CDB is just one to try!)

Tip 7: Lips!…Generally lip color gets richer.  Light red and burnt orange are great transition colors.

To win the the products in the “Makeup Transition” tutorial by Christopher Drummond Beauty, see how to enter the contest below.

Products to win:  Sol Bronzer, “Gold” eyeshadow, Saude Pele Radiance booster, and our soft as silk synthetic brush.

1. Follow Christopher and Chic Galleria on Twitter: @CDrumBeauty & @ChicGalleria

2. Re-Tweet the following: Follow @CDrumBeauty & @ChicGalleria to win CDB makeup weekly! Enter here: http://bit.ly/9k8Zso

3. “I like” Christopher and Chic Galleria magazine on Facebook: Christopher Drummond Beauty Direct & Chic Galleria Magazine

4. Leave a comment on this Chic Galleria article, and tell us about your experience with our Natural Makeup or if you would like to try it.

Congratulations Jessica!  We know you will love this wonderful makeup!

For the Third Week of the “Summer of Natural Love”, Christopher teaches you how to adjust your look from Day til’ Night  in just 5 minutes, with a sultry, sexy, & sophisticated Smokey Eye.

Step 1:  Prep the Lid

The key to preventing eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on, is to keep eyelids oil-free. To do this start with an eyeshadow base.  CDB’s Natural Concealer is perfect for this.  Apply just a small amount for best results.

Read More »]]> A Sexy Smoky Eye in Five Easy Steps!!!

For the Third Week of the “Summer of Natural Love”, Christopher teaches you how to adjust your look from Day til’ Night  in just 5 minutes, with a sultry, sexy, & sophisticated Smokey Eye.

Step 1:  Prep the Lid

The key to preventing eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on, is to keep eyelids oil-free. To do this start with an eyeshadow base.  CDB’s Natural Concealer is perfect for this.  Apply just a small amount for best results.

Step 2:  Apply Eyeliner

If you’re going for a typical black, brown or gray smokey eye, apply liner in one of these colors directly on the upper lash line. CDB’s soft black cream to powder liner looks gorgeous if you’re going for a black smokey eye. If your opting for a jewel-toned eye, line eyes with one of CDB’s plum colored or emerald green liners.

Step 3:  Blend in Color on Bottom Lashes

For color on the bottom (part of the whole smokey eye look), you’ll want a lighter eyeliner. The key is to “smudge it.” You can also apply a bit of shadow to get a full smudge effect. By putting powder on the liner, you set the liner to last longer. Blend well.

Step 4:  Blend in a Lighter Color

Again, the key to a smokey eye is pairing a light base with a darker hue. Christopher prefers a nice shimmery shade for the base. “Relache Ice” by CDB looks exquisite as a base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids, up until you reach your brow bone.

Step 5:   Blend in the Darker Color

…but keep it below the crease of your eye. Now that you have the base and eyeliner on, it’s time to get the smokey effect. To do this, you will need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using CDB’s Dual Shadow brush, blend in the color starting at your lash line, and blend up! Make sure to blend the color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease, and put extra dark color on the outer corner.  Blend, blend, blend!

Photo Credit:  Lita Riddock

To win this sultry smokey eye by Christopher Drummond Beauty, see how to enter the contest below.

Win: Beige Eye Shadow, Noir Eyeliner, Mystique eye shadow, Sky Blue eye shadow

Here’s how to enter the contest:

1. Follow Christopher and Chic Galleria on Twitter: @CDrumBeauty & @ChicGalleria

2. Re-Tweet the following: Follow @CDrumBeauty & @ChicGalleria to win CDB makeup weekly! Enter here: http://bit.ly/br5zl8

3. “I like” Christopher and Chic Galleria magazine on Facebook: Christopher Drummond Beauty Direct & Chic Galleria Magazine

4. Leave a comment on this article, and tell us about your experience with our Natural Makeup or if you would like to try it.

Congratulations  Katherine Persons @mkjmc!

Click here to enter more giveaways!

Congratulations Jill Myrick! You have won the Summer of Natural Love products from Christopher Drummond Beauty!

Top 5 Summer Makeup Tips by Christopher Drummond:

Tip 1)  Hydrate: ….even in the summer you need to hydrate and protect the skin.  You may need to change moisturizer in the summer to a lighter variation than you wore in the winter.  CDB’s Revitalizing Facial Serum is perfect for this…this natural, organic-based formula instantly absorbs, while hydrating, firming and helping with irritated and troubled skin.  Perfect for all skin types.  Perfect for summer.

Tip 2)  Concealer:  Use our Natural Concealer only where needed with our Concealer Brush.  This top selling product will stay on all day, but will ... Read More »]]>

Top 5 Summer Makeup Tips by Christopher Drummond:

Tip 1)  Hydrate: ….even in the summer you need to hydrate and protect the skin.  You may need to change moisturizer in the summer to a lighter variation than you wore in the winter.  CDB’s Revitalizing Facial Serum is perfect for this…this natural, organic-based formula instantly absorbs, while hydrating, firming and helping with irritated and troubled skin.  Perfect for all skin types.  Perfect for summer.

Tip 2)  Concealer:  Use our Natural Concealer only where needed with our Concealer Brush.  This top selling product will stay on all day, but will still let the skin breathe, and it feels weightless.  Hypo-allergenic, and free of any harsh chemicals.  The perfect all day solution.

Tip 3)  Foundation:   Remember, in the summer, less is more.  Lightly dust our hydrating Veludo Velvet Foundation onto your skin.  Veludo will give you transluscent coverage, while feeling like you have nothing on.  If you aren’t sure what color you are, email cdbnaturallove@gmail.com, and Christopher will give you a personalized consultation via email.

Tip 4)  Glow:  Summer is all about healthy radiant skin.  A light dusting of Saude Pele to the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin will add extra “oomph!” to your skin, making it look healthy and gorgeous.  You can also add it to your moisturizer for an all over radiance.

Tip 5)  Lips:   Don’t be afraid of a little color.  Our Cosmopolitan lip stain is perfect for Summer:  a light tint of long lasting color that is the perfect shade for everyone….This is a new and exclusive color.  Get it before it’s gone!!!

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