Does this look right?

It is easier to do than you think!

Does this look right?

Invariably the first question we ask ourselves and our best friends when we tried foundation for the first time.  If you are like me, starting out you depended on your Aunt who sold Mary Kay to help you decide.  And, although you looked more grown up (mission accompli!), you still wondered, does this look right?

And, we wonder for a long time.  Each of our experiences with makeup is different but the same in this way.  We question.  We search for the perfect foundation, the right lipstick, the right eye shadow, we may or may not ever discover blush.  As we mature, want to look like ourselves while demonstrating that we know how to dress up with makeup.  And being women, what we “need” changes all of the time.  Your wondering, our wondering, is the beginning of TheGlamCase Beauty Box story.

We scoured the web for resources on Step 1: Picking the right foundation for your skin tone.  Our friends at Refinery29.com (link below) do a nice job minus our feeling that if you are truly sun-kissed the way we define it, see http://theglamcase.com/pages/what-s-a-warm-skin-tone, checking your veins is not going to be your first step.

Our solution, follow these steps before your next purchase…

1-Visit a makeup counter, assess the range of colors that might suit you on the shelf.  Ideally the brand you choose to try should have 4 or 5 bottles that you think may suit your complexion.

2-Then, have the make up artist apply the foundation to half your face.  And the other most likely option to the other side.  Key point here, let them apply it while you look on in a hand held mirror.  That’s right, hold a mirror up to your face so that you can not only see the makeup as it is going on but also how it is being put on.  You build your own skills that way.

3-Compare the result from different angles.  How does the skin on your face look compared to the skin on your neck and chest?  Do you love it or are you scared out of your wits?  If you love it, let the makeup artist show you how to blend the foundation over your jawline and down your neck so that all of your exposed skin has the same finish.  Voila! Congratulations!  It looks great!

It is easier to do than you think!

Reginery29’s tips:  http://www.refinery29.com/diverse-skin-tones-natural-makeup#slide

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Happy Mother’s Day to all women from your friends at The Glam Case! A special prayer for our daughters who have been taken in Nigeria and all over the world, a prayer for all of our children. A prayer for all that “mother,” biologically or not; like my awesome 91-year-old aunt, who never had a baby but has mothered many in her lifetime. I look to her as an example: It leads me to believe that all women “mother.”

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Breaking Tradition: Learn How The Glam Case Will Help you Access Your Best Beauty

Tradition. Status quo. Inertia.
Versus
Change. Momentum. Life

Traditionally, “warm skin tones” has a technical definition. We are breaking with that tradition. We define warm skin tones as complexions that have been kissed by the sun. Now, did the sun give you a little smooch or big, fat, wet one? We let you tell us in your beauty profile. Then we see what the best in beauty has in store for you and give you samples to try. It does not matter what your ethnicity is because we recognize each of you is unique. Our expertise though is warm skin tones. It is not a hobby, it’s 24 hours, 7 days/week. Down with the status quo of not being specifically catered to by the luxury beauty market. We believe you can use us to access your best beauty while hardly lifting a finger.

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What does Warmer Weather Mean for You?

Feels strange talking about the end of summer before it even begins, but it is what we try to hold on to as the last days of warm weather slip through our fingers that are telling.

Courtesy of WWD

For me, it is always my warmed-up skin. Let’s face it, I am pale during the winter months in the northeast. I have learned as I talk to more Glam Case women from different ethnic backgrounds that you can be brown, beige, olive, even ebony, but pale, sometimes. My skin tone happens to be closer to the European version of pale even though I am a Black woman. Hence, summer is so exciting. I want to sing like Olaf from Frozen. The sun naturally warms my complexion up (despite the SPF 45).

 

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The Glam Case on How to Smile Bright Like a Diamond

As a child, I was fortunate enough to avoid the “brace face” stage, I was blessed with healthy, straight teeth. As a result, I felt the obligation to not only maintain my healthy teeth, but also to keep my teeth clean and as bright as possible. Over time, I’ve learned some quick, helpful tips and tricks that are timely and affordable. Many of the ingredients you already have in your kitchen.  

1. Brush, Brush, Brush! There is really no way of getting around this. It’s very important to brush a MINIMUM of twice a day. Ideally brushing after every meal works best.

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2014 Spring Hair Trends

Spring is in the air … and I find myself looking for inspiration to spice up my look. While flipping through the hottest spring hair trends on the runway, I was surprised by what I found.

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Changing the Meaning of Classic Beauty

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Newest to the red carpet, Ms. Nyong’o wears color like no one else and her complexion is what sings each and every time. It is so rare that we see black skin celebrated the way she celebrates hers. She is changing the world with her beauty.

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Are You Using Coconut Oil in your Hair Yet? Top 3 Reasons to Start Today!

For the last five years, I have flaunted my natural curl, doing the big chop in March 2009. The years have helped me learn about my hair, from what works to what doesn’t. Every six months or so, I have a new discovery and a new favorite product I like to use in my hair to achieve a well-coiffed look. My latest discovery is coconut oil. I have been using it for about a month now and I just love the benefits and protection it provides for my extremely dry, type 4 hair, especially on these cold, winter days. Coconut oil has many benefits, from being a natural heat (and cold) protectant, to guarding against the natural protein loss from which we all suffer. The strengths of this oil are many, but I have narrowed down my top three reasons to incorporate coconut oil in your regular hair care routine.

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Achieve that Glow, even in the Winter, with this Sugar Scrub

Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Everyday is Valentine’s Day in my house, however if you feel that Winter has overstayed its welcome this year and you were

not in the mood to celebrate, join the club. New Yorkers (among everyone else on the East Coast) have been slammed week after week with frigid temperatures and unwanted snow storms, inconveniencing just about every part of my daily life. My husband and I dated for a number of years and have been married for over two years, so this Valentine’s Day I wanted to do something a little different. What better than a DIY remedy? It’s simple, meaningful and of course affordable.

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This Hat’s For You!—Or Not!

While the polar vortex rudely overstays its welcome and I try to beat my winter blues, two things have become staples in my daily wardrobe: my snow boots and my ever-burgeoning collection of knit beanie hats.  As I battle the frigid temperatures during my daily commute and measly attempts to go out (it’s a struggle when all I want to do is be inside where it is warm), I’ve taken comfort in knowing that while I don’t have many options of ways to wear my boots, my hats allow me to keep in my body heat and look stylish at the same time.  Unfortunately, the groundhog saw his shadow this past weekend, so here are a few ways I rock my winter toppers and take care of my locks while I hunker down  wait  and pray for Spring!

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