So the big news over the blogosphere has been the news about Jennifer Lopez and her hubby, Marc Anthony’s entrance into “Splitsville”. I must admit, I was caught completely off guard, after hearing about it myself. After her numerous public breakups and divorces, I really thought that JLo had it right this time, but evidently, I was mistaken.
I truly hate hearing about couples breaking up, because let’s face it, breaking up sucks! The whole process of grieving and getting over can be overbearing. I remember I was always told to burn sage to drive out negative energy, after a breakup and now in the era of divorce parties, breaking up can actually be celebrated as starting a new chapter. So rather than sob your heart out and over-indulge in boxes of chocolate, give yourself a breakup makeover!
You’ve been crying your heart out and soaking your pillow every night and now, you’ve been greeted with red, puffy eyes.
The Remedy: Apply cucumber slices or cold tea bags to your eyes. The coolness reduces circulation, but the tea actually has a slightly astringent (tissue-shrinking) effect as well.
High Impact Lashes Set – $34
What it does:
Go for bold with High Impact Mascara, which kicks up the volume of each and every lash for an eye-opening effect. All About Eyes Serum de-puffs and helps minimize fine lines while tugless Take The Day Off Makeup Remover takes it all off gently at the end of the day.
This set contains:
- 0.28 oz High Impact Mascara in Black
- 1 oz Take the Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips
- 0.17 oz All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage
- pink zippered cosmetic bag
Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask
What it is:
A brightening at-home eye treatment.
What it is formulated to do:
Like an energy drink for your eyes, Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask is ‘eye-deal’ for those who want to fake a full eight hours sleep. With three forms of glow-inducing oxygenating ingredients, antioxidant vitamin C, and puff-pummeling cucumber extract, it will brighten, de-puff, and hydrate eyes in 15 minutes flat.
What else you need to know:
The innovative single treatment packaging has twin-chambers. One chamber holds the two freeze-dried marine collagen eye masks (meaning all minerals are locked into the masks without added preservatives in their most active states). The other compartment contains proprietary activating fluid. The packaging is sealed to be air tight—meaning the pads and liquid activator are in their purest form until the customer activates the masks and peels back the packaging. It contains four dual treatment masks good for one month’s supply.
The stress of the breakup is starting to show on your face. Your skin is starting to lack-luster, so it’s time to get rid of the dead-weight skin.
The Remedy: Make your own exfoliating facial scrub with brown sugar, honey and lemon juice. The brown sugar moisturizes and rejuvenates skin as it gently exfoliates and removes dead skin cells; Honey kills germs, clean pores and reduces swelling and inflammation. Lemon helps clear clogged pores, reduces the size of pores and prevents and cures blackheads.
Clean Scene™ Gaga for Glow™ Gentle Facial Scrub – $20
What it is:
A gentle scrub that gets rid of dull, dead skin for a super smooth complexion.
What it is formulated to do:
Dismiss Dullness! This exfoliating essential deep-cleans to minimize the appearance of pores as it frees skin of excess oil, leaving a healthy glow. Get scrubbing three times a week for seriously silky results.
Sugar Face Polish - $55
What it is:
A nourishing, exfoliating mask that refines and brightens the skin, instantly revealing a radiant complexion.
What it is formulated to do:
This innovative formula is enriched with revitalizing brown sugar and antioxidant-rich wild strawberries, which work together to gently dissolve dead skin cells and reveal perfectly nourished skin. It also includes hydrating seed oils that leave the skin soft and supple. An invigorating aroma from a natural blend of citrus oils further enhances the experience of using Sugar Face Polish. The formula is recommended for all skin types and will not sting or cause redness.
You’ve been moping around and neglected your lips. I’m sure, the last thing on your mind is puckering up to someone, but you never know when that heartbreaker may come crawling back and besides, you can’t let one monkey stop the show!
Fabulips ($74 Value)
What it is:
A routine to leave your lips full, healthy, and beautiful.
What it is formulated to do:
It’s a facial for your lips! Designed to recreate Bliss Spa’s popular and unique fabulips treatment, this pout-perfecting kit cleans, exfoliates, plumps, and softens lips.
This set contains:
- 0.24 oz Fabulips Foaming Lip Cleanser
- 0.12 oz Fabulips Softening Lip Balm
- 0.5 oz Fabulips Sugar Lip Scrub
- 0.06 oz Fabulips Instant Lip Plumper 4.50
No matter where you’re going, either the laundry mat or a night out on town, throw on M.A.C.’s Ruby Woo lipstick and you will definitely get you noticed and not to mention, you’ll feel like a million bucks.
Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous. - $14.50
A great way to make a new start, is changing your hair. Switch it up by tweaking the color or chopping the length.
Before you make a drastic change with your hair, try a virtual makeover on www.taaz.com
What’s your post breakup ritual?
Cute post! We could all benefit from these tips whether a breakup or not.
This seemed to come at the perfect time! Thank you.
Thank you ladies for commenting! You're right Rock, these tips are beneficial whether you're breaking up or not. Angel-Lyn, glad the post was helpful