ACTRESS VIVICA FOX TALKS BEAUTY WITH BEAUTYLOGIC

(Disclaimer: I look horrible in this photo, it was raining, no makeup, around 7:00 am and I'm standing next to Vivica Fox. lol)

Even after a career spanning over 16 years, she’s still one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood. Vivica Fox has starred in such mega films as Independence Day to Kill Bill to being in one of my favorite tv shows Curb Your Enthusiasm as Loretta Black (HYSTERICAL)and she'll soon be on the Nickelodeon hit series True Jackson. I got a chance to hang out with Vivica last week, and she was great. Seriously I felt as if I had known her forever. She was so willing to talk beauty. We love her here! So without further adieu, let’s chit chat with Vivica Fox.



DE: Vivica, your skin is flawless, what’s your beauty regimen?

Vivica: Girl, I’m a huge fan of microdermabrasian. I always do it once a month. It just evens everything out. I also try to take a lot of steam showers because I feel like it just keeps my skin hydrated. I remove my makeup with Noxema Wipes. They are inexpensive, and just get everything out. I love Dermalogica products. I start with Dermalogica's Skin prep scrub. Then I use their Active Moist leaves my skin feeling great. Oh, yes make sure you take care of your under eye area-because believe me, it shows if you don't. I'm a huge fan of their Total Eye Care. Also my dermatologist prescribed Clindamycin for skin as well. After everything, I make sure to use my Shue-Uemura Rose Mist Spray. Love it. Take care of your skin from when you're young. Don't start when it's too late.



DE: What's always in Vivica's Makeup Bag?

Vivica I keep it simple girl. Just a clear mascara and a Chanel Lipgloss.

DE: What advice would you give to any woman trying to get into your business?


Vivica: Make sure you take drama classes. People think that acting is easy, unfortunately it isn't. It requires a lot of work. Also, make sure you take care of yourself because as soon as you walk into that audition, there are going to be thirty other pretty girls in there but what will keep you surviving is Confidence. Confidence is Key. Know that it's yours, and it will be.

What is your life advice to us?


Vivica: Above all keep your skin clean, and your spirit happy. Because the fact is beauty comes from the inside.

I asked Vivica's makeup artist Elenna R George what two products she always uses on Vivica. She said. Mac Lust lipglass. Just looks gorgeous on her, and Makeup Forever Face & Body #12. Keeps her skin looking amazing, but doesn't make her look like she's wearing a mask.

AGAIN GUYS, A CONTINUATION IN OUR PATTERN OF SUCCESS. NOTICE HOW CONFIDENT VIVICA IS. KNOW SUCCESS IS YOURS AND IT WILL BE.

HUGS,

DE

Kimberly Snyder's Fall Green Smoothie

We love Kimberly snyder here on Beautylogic. I personally got to interview her,and felt so close to her from our first meeting. Click here for the youtube we did together

Anyway she has a recipe for a new green smoothie that I wanted to share with you guys. Remember greens not only give you massive nutrition but beautify you as well.

Fall Green Smoothie Recipe



- 3-4 full leaves of dinosaur kale

OR

5 smaller leaves of curly kale

- 3 stalks of celery

- 2 Bosc pears

- 1 banana

- 1 1/2 cups of cold filtered water



Strip the kale leaves (whichever type you are using) off of the stem, discard stems, and blend all the rest of the ingredients until smooth. Tastes best cold, so be sure to use cold water. If your blender is not very strong, and takes longer to blend up, thereby warming the smoothie, make the night before and keep in the fridge overnight. Keeps for a maximum of up to 3 days in the fridge. Makes 4 servings.

In season through the Fall, the extremely powerful dark leafy green kale is the main feature of the Fall Green Smoothie.

Kale is one of the most mineral-rich, beautifying greens there is. It is abundant in calcium, lutein, iron, fiber and Vitamins A, K, and collagen-building Vitamin C. Kale has seven times the beta-carotene of broccoli and ten times more lutein. Full of phytochemicals, it also packs in Vitamin E, which rebuilds beautiful skin. Both Vitamins C and E are also found in abundance in The Solution.

As we switch from season to season our bodies can become more sensitive and it can be easier to get sick. The high content of Vitamin C in kale also helps with immunity, and kale’s naturally rich sulfur content helps boost the body's detoxification enzymes and provides a great cleansing response in the body to wash the system of toxins.

Aim to drink the Fall Green Smoothie 3 times a week or more.

Check out more on kimberly at www.kimberlysnyder.net



Hugs,

DE

Jlo's Make Guru Scott Barnes, Body Bling & About Face

About twelve years ago, I remember watching a movie with Wesley snipes, Woody Harrelson, and Jennifer Lopez. I had never seen JLO before, but I remember thinking “Finally someone that resembles me.” This Latina Goddess has taken over the world since then, and now she is truly a household name. The person that is responsible for making her look her best at all times is her longtime makeup artist Scott Barnes.


Pic i took of Scott

We chit chatted with Scott on our site before and yesterday I watched him work his makeup magic on a young woman and I could clearly see why he’s been Jlo’s makeup artist for over 10 years. The man is a genius. The woman ended up looking so beautiful, that I couldn't stop staring at her. We can all learn some of Scott's secrets with his new book About Face. It comes out January 10, but we can pre-order now on amazon.com here



Also I got the chance to try Scott's Body Bling Platinum edition. First of all this left my skin so super shimmery, and golden, I couldn't stop staring at myself for a few minutes. I felt like my skin had morphed into a layer of gold. The scent of this is very pleasant and very light, and it won't rub off on clothes. I absolutely loved it.

Here's my leg after use.



Hugs,

DE

PS, Scott now has a youtube channel where he's teaching us all his beauty secrets. Scott Barnes TV

Stay tuned next week for our interview with Vivica Fox about her beauty regime, and some great mineral foundation I just got a hold of and of course Hair. Maybe we'll do a new video too.

I'm just Asking

Recently, I'm noticing I'm getting a lot of new readers. Welcome guys! I love making friends. Big Hugs to all of you.
Anyway, I was going through my blog, and decided that I wanted to showcase some of my past favorite Posts. I'd like to know yours. I have subscribers that have been reading me for over 2 years (when I was very inconsistent with blogging-used to do it about once a month) to newer ones who just subscribed this morning. So my question to you is, what's your favorite beautylogic post? E-mail me your fave, I'd really appreciate it. If i choose your e-mail, you might just win something.

Here are some of mine.

De's Beauty Secrets-shhh don't tell anyone


Coconut Oil

Healthy hair from within (one of the ingredients in the hair tonic)

Are you following your Dreams?

Things that make DE go Hmmmm

Don't Compare Yourself

Please let me know, and thanks.

NOAH'S NATURALS BRAZILIAN BODY POLISH

When a product says “Brazilian” on it, do you start thinking exotic and alluring thoughts. I always do. I recently tried Noah’s Naturals Brazilian body polish with Acai berry. First of all, I’d never heard of Noah’s Naturals, but I’m loving the fact that their products do not contain Parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulfates, petrolatums, propylene Glycol and their not tested on animals. Love it!

Their Brazilian body Wash works really well. (I got it in a Sheckys beauty gift bag fyi.) First of all the scent of this is exactly like my strawberry yogurt, it’s incredibly delicious. The product is a thick consistency with tiny Apricot Kernel seeds that are exfoliating, but not harsh on my skin. It’s also loaded with Jojoba Oil, Apricot Oil, Vitamin E so after I wash this off, I notice that my skin is silky and smooth. The delish scent of this also lingers, and makes my bathroom smell fantastic too.

Have you ever tried Noah’s Natural products?

This was my first time, but I’m sure it won’t be my last.

Hugs,

De

Keep Those Teeth White-GoSmile Touch Up!

I went to a great brunch spot in Brooklyn last week with a group of girlfriends. One of the girls invited her coworker, and she was absolutely beautiful. But when she smiled, all I remember was wanting to recommend a tooth whitener to her. This gorgeous Goddess had very yellow teeth. (Not a good look at all!) Nothing can make you look worse than yellow choppers and in this day and age there is no excuse for that. DE drinks 8 cups of coffee a day. (DE is a Café Bustello/Starbucks/Dunkin Donuts coffee addict!)But you would never know because DE takes such good care of her teeth it's ridiculous. (Why am i talking about myself in the third person? I'll stop! lol.) They are super white. Now God knows I can’t brush my teeth every single time I finish a cup of coffee. Gosmile is thinking just like me. They’ve come out with Gosmile Touch Up!

This is a quick touch up tooth whitener. Right after you eat or drink something that can potentially make those teeth a little less gleaming, you can just use the “Go Smile” touch up system. It’s a cute little ampule, that you flip over, pop it and then rub it all over your teeth. It comes in 3 different flavors, green apple, fresh mint, and watermelon. I tried Watermelon, and am loving it. After a cup of coffee, your breath isn't smelling so fresh either. This product not only maintains the whiteness of my teeth but makes my breath smell delishly fruity as well. Mr. DE gave me a kiss after I’d had one, and said it was yummy. Lol

Have you tried Go smile?

Are you crazy obsessive about your teeth too?

Hugs,

DE

MOMMY REC: LIZ EARLE SUPERSKIN CONCENTRATE

Listen up ladies, when Mommy recommends something, you should be taking copious notes. Shes’ close to sixty and doesn’t look a day over 35. She cured herself from cancer using her own methods-raw foods, and is just the most honest, beautiful human being you’ll ever meet. Anyway, mommy is absolutely obsessed with Liz Earle’s Superskin concentrate. Obsessed! Mommy has oily skin, so she was a little hesitant to use the stuff. But finally she tried it, and for the last three months, she refuses to use anything else. This product is loaded with 100% pure plant oils, like argan, (which apparently is the beauty secret of Moroccan women because it’s loaded with antioxidants and high vitamin E) rosehip, and chamomile. She claims that when she applies this at night, she wakes up to gorgeous smooth, silky, soft skin. Although this is loaded with oils, she has never had a breakout, and she claims that hyperpigmentation that she’s had on her face for years have diminished big time since using this.

She loves this!



Have you tried Liz Earle’s products?

Hugs,

DE

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara

I recently got the chance to try L’oreal’s new Telescopic Explosion Mascara. The wand which is round, is reminiscent of Givenchy’s phenomen eyes, which I’d heard great things about. I was super excited to try this new product. But unfortunately, this did not live up to expectations. The spherical brush was just not ideal for my lashes. It was way too small, and did not elongate much at all. The volume was non existent as well. Needless to say, DE’s not a fan.

Have you tried this stuff?

What were your thoughts?

Healthy Glow With Mineral Fusion Blush

I’m addicted to blushes. With the swipe of a good blush, you can go from looking deathly pale to breathtakingly healthy. One of my new fave’s is Mineral Fusion’s blush in Airy. This is a gorgeous soft yet shimmery pinkish peach shade. When I apply to my tan cheeks, it makes me look like I have a healthy glow, and a gorgeous flush (you know how you look after a good workout, just healthy!) The company makes all their cosmetics with something called W.R.A.P. technology. White tea, Red tea, Antileukine 6 and Pomegranate, . These 4 ingredients work to prevent skin damage due to sun exposure. I’m loving this gorgeously pigmented shade, and the fact that this company is making me look good, while providing my skin with antiaging ingredients.

You can find mineral fusion products at wholefoods.

www.mineralfusioncosmetics.com

Have you tried this line before?

Hugs,

DE

Food For Beauty-Yogurt

Almost every morning, I try to run 2 miles. I love running. I always feel like a new person after a good run. Working out/running lifts your endorphins and makes you feel great. After my run, my body tends not to be too hungry, so every week, I make sure to pick up yogurt at my local whole foods because that’s what my body yearns for after a good run. I love yogurt, the creaminess, the taste. It's light but it also fills me up. I try to mix blueberries and flax seeds in my yogurt to boost it’s nutritional content, but yogurt itself is so fantastic for your beauty. Yogurt is loaded with probiotics which not only help you internally, but it also helps you externally. Probiotics are basically good bacteria that regulate your body’s yeast. This can help stop breakouts, and make your skin fabulous. I also love to apply yogurt as masque. The lactic acid in it acts almost as a slight peel, and it leaves my skin super soft.

I love it.

What are your favorite yogurts?

Hugs,

DE