clarity, a clear choice

whole living magazine (september, 2011) shared great insight on cleansing with oil. the article, coming clean (j. hart), talks about why these types of cleansers work. "when you put oil and oil together, they bind to each other... the oil in the skin attaches to the oil in the cleanser, and then you rinse them both off, resulting in effective deep-pore cleansing (j. graff, m.d.)." visit wholeliving.com for the whole story.

the article goes on to talk about who might be a great candidate for using said cleanser (those who love supple skin), how to use them and suggests a few brands to peruse. mentioned, you'll find a sarimotley favorite: vapour organic beauty's clarity makeup removing cleansing oil (available at sarimotley.com).

clarity gently and effectively cleans by dissolving all traces of makeup, dirt and impurities without stripping the skin of its natural protective layer. this tissue-off formula is made with 95 percent certified organic ingredients, like camellia oil to perk up skin tone and evening primrose, which deeply hydrates with essential fatty acids.

for more information visit sarimotley.com.

fall 2011: in a word, confidence!

the look this fall is intentionally refined and emits attitude. plain old pretty is for yesterday, what you want now is a boldness that says you know what comes next. skin is satiny. lips are bold. brows are beautiful. shadows are alluring and seriously sexy.

the color story

colors this season do not tease, they speak with real passion! think rich, true reds; beautiful berries and mesmerizing metallics.

lips

lips are loving color; clear, crisp hues with bold intensity. practice being bold with see-through color like ravish (a sheer, cool red). take another fearless step with tryst (a universal neutral red). or go all the way with bold (a classic cool, deep red) or torrid (black orchid). lip colors from vapour organic beauty, available at sarimotley.com

eyes

fall's statement-makeing brows are defined and refined. beautifully frame your face for a strong polished look with these easy-to-use tools from Senna Cosmetics: brow pencil, brow kit (neutral shadows to shape and sculpt) and brow fix. these products are not web available, visit our contact page or send a note to sari@sarimotley.com.

glamourous, sultry eyes are not the next big thing, they are a reality. play with metallic shadows and your smokey eyes will become smoldering... pick simple go-to shades like copper and gold, favorites for autumn, and incorporate classic hues with tinges of navy, truffle, slate or coffee. find nourishing color in vapour's mesmerize eye color and velvety-smooth, jet-milled pressed mineral eye shadow from sarimotley at sarimotley.com.

face

skin is so fresh it looks like, well, skin... think satiny, smooth and soft. this uncomplicated look is easy to achieve with perfect foundation. find the one that is right for you, color and texture. sarimotley cosmetics offers vapour's award winning atmosphere soft focus or atmosphere luminous foundations.

update your fall makeup wardrobe with a private makeup lesson or color consultation. to schedule, visit our contact page or email sari@sarimotley.com.

happy fall.

butter your fall with color

the fall 2011 butter LONDON nail collection has arrived and there is something for everyone. stunning shades of blue, festive red, glamorous lilac, dusty pink and metallic olive...

feast your eyes!

butter LONDON is a 3 free company. these products do not contain formaldehyde, toluene, dbt (phthalates) and never have.

bathing bubbles

taking a bath has never been this exciting!

this amazing bubbling bath will take your senses on a journey and give your skin a nourishing treat.

summer makeup tips

scorching temps, barely bikinis and melting makeup? who's ready for summer?

summer fun has its place, but your makeup does not have to melt off your face. keep makeup simple and beautiful with these five face-friendly tips.

1. prime time

neglecting this savvy makeup step is so yesterday! a great makeup primer will provide a smooth and ready surface for longer-lasting makeup. try VAPOUR favorites stratus instant skin perfector and stratus soft focus instant skin perfector. these 3-n-1 moisturizer, primer and no-color foundations balance skin for a smooth, luminous look on their own or as a beautiful base for color makeup.

2. living light

use foundation to even skin tone and perfect. find light-as-air formulas like VAPOUR atmosphere luminous foundation that gives skin a luminous glow and natural finish.

3. beautifully bronzed

a bit of bronzer = fresh-from-the-beach glamour. apply to the high points of your face where the sun touches: forehead, cheekbones, chin and nose. use VAPOUR solar translucent bronzer for a sun-kissed glow on face, shoulders, decolletage and legs.

4. multi-tasking

go natural looking or add a pop of color, but keep texture simple with easy-to-blend cream (VAPOUR aura multi-use blush for cheeks, eyes and lips) or soft mineral cheek colors.

5. soft set

set it and forget it. a light dusting of oil absorbing powder keeps makeup fresh. sarimotley favorite: secret set mineral buffing powder glides over foundation with a candlelit finish.

for more great tips on summer proofing your makeup, email sari@sarimotley.com or visit our contact page.

non-toxic nails

3 free (non-toxic) nail lacquers coming to sarimotley cosmetics.

founded & developed in 2005 by sasha muir & nonie creme... this cutting-edge collection of loving lacquers brings high-quality products, fashion and a cheeky flair to life without the harmful ingredients - they "believe in color, not carcinogens."

butter LONDON products are formulated without the use of harmful ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene or dbt.

your treat

looking to "wake up your make up", check out this tidbit treat.