TLC Minerals is excited to be signing "Miss World Fitness" Connie Garner as a spokes person.

Connie Garner is a fitness competitor, model, and fitness celebrity from Australia.

Connie has won World Fitness Titles and won back to back Australian Fitness Titles. She was also Miss World Fitness 2000. Connie is a personal trainer, university educated and fitness models for a number of companies and magazines. Connie travels the world competing and doing appearances.

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What’s the difference between regular foundation and this mineral kind I’ve been hearing about?
Maryanne, Calgary, AB

Expert Answer:
“Mineral makeup is generally made up of finely ground natural minerals — smaller particles than what you’d find in regular makeup,” . “The result is a sheerer, natural-looking finish — similar to a picture that has been retouched.” Creating flawless skin has always been a daunting task, but mineral makeup can now help ease the anxiety. “Women don’t have to work as hard. The pigments are so light that it’s easy to build up more coverage if you need it.”

Some mineral makeup can also give off an attractive, iridescent glow — but watch out for those with shimmery finishes. “They can leave you looking shiny and glittery. The appeal of mineral makeup is that it allows you to still see through to your skin,” .

PRO TIP: If you have oily skin, don’t use mineral powder foundation to absorb excess sebum. Although mineral powder foundation leaves a natural-looking finish, it still is foundation and your skin could look too heavily made-up. Instead, use a translucent powder to help tone down any shine.

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Why not shop from your seat with TLC MINERAL MAKEUP!

Invite your friends around to your house and we'll show you how amazing our Mineral make-up is!!  Products delivered to your door - and you don't have to leave your home!

Make-up Parties are a fun and exciting part of Tana Lynn Cosmetics. Hosting a make-up party is easy! All you have to do is invite a few of your friends and family to your house and leave the rest to us!!

We will send one of our experienced Party Girls to your house where you will receive a FREE Make-over & make-up demonstrations. It is the perfect opportunity for you and your friends to try our amazing Mineral products before you buy.

Best of all, the host receives $100 of FREE Mineral Makeup! All products are delivered to your door after the party…so shop from your seat, and we’ll deliver your package the following day!

If you are interested in hosting a TLC Mineral make-up party and receiving tons of FREE products, then email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Invite us to your fundraising event and receive a percentage of the sales !

Interested in becoming a sales consultant for Tana Lynn Cosmetics?
contact us and start making money today !

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TLC's going to the Oscars!

More exciting news for TLC Minerals! This fabulous line of makeup is going to be featured nationally in Lou Lou magazine!

There will be a great offer for all Lou Lou readers so stay tuned and and get your special deal !
We are also holding a contest with http://www.goodiebag.ca  in February , and the really big news is
TLC Mineral Makeup will be a gift in the guest bags at the OSCARS this year !!!

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Purchasing Mineral Makeup - The Basics

Expect to buy at least two items. At a minimum, you need foundation and an application brush. For optimum results you can buy two more items: An oat powder, for oil control and to set your makeup for all day or night wear, and a large dusting brush to apply it. (A good dusting brush is versatile and handy for applying bronzer and blush as well.)

Find the right shade. In the past, the 'look' was to find a foundation that provide color to an otherwise pale face. This is a fashion don't, and went out with the 70's Coppertone look! If you are still hanging on foundation to give you color, trust me (because you're friends don't want to tell you), you look like you're wearing a mask!

What you want to find is a foundation that perfectly matches your skin, and this applies for any foundation, non-mineral and liquid included. Here's how you find it: Take a shade that looks about right for you, and with a Q-Tip, dab a stripe onto your jaw line, blending it in. Keep doing this with different shades in a different spot near the jaw line, until you find the one that disappears into the skin. This is your perfect foundation shade for the current season.

(You add color and dimension in other ways, which we'll cover in Part II.)

Use the right tools for the job. Invest in a kabuki brush, a dense, natural hair brush made specifically for applying loose mineral foundation. There are different sizes and shapes for different levels of coverage and finish. A small, dense kabuki brush will be your most versatile applicator, giving you the most coverage and the buffing power you need to smooth and blend the foundation. A short, flat kabuki will give you medium coverage and still some buffing power, and a larger, less dense kabuki will give you even lighter coverage but with less buffing power.

That's it! Once you have the right shade and the right tool, you are ready for flawless application.

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Hello to all and Happy Fall !

I wanted to share some goodies with you about a few fun things and some good news as well !

First I am proud to announce that TLC Mineral make-up is now available for purchase at
"Pure light Laser Clinic" #606-777 West Broadway in Vancouver. I am working at finding
more locations as well to make-it easier for everyone to find their favourite mineral make-up!

I also wanted to share a fun new product I was introduced to called "I Love My Lashes"
this is a great new do it yourself lash extension kit that was developed by Kandace Lowen a make-up artist and hair designer that has worked on many movie stars during her career!

These lashes are separated into “flares” - separate clusters of lashes rather than an individual lash.The flare lashes are fast and easy and can last up to 15 days, if properly cared for at home.

Eyelash Extensions Kits can be a special gift for a friend . Is there a Wedding coming soon for you or a relative? Need a Wedding Shower gift or Bridal Shower gift - Eyelash Extension Party, or maybe a Bachelorette Party!

Semi permanent Lash Extensions are great for special events and vacation too.

This easy, do it yourself, semi permanent, eye lash extensions kit has been put together for you, your friends and relatives so you too can have the... Hollywood Look of Lashes, I highly suggest you go to the web site and have a look at this great new idea !!!

http://www.ilovemylashes.com


And finally I wanted to share some fall make-up trends to keep you all fresh and up to date while playing with your mineral make-up !

September: The colourful smoky eye

Though kids return to school and pictures of leaves dot the calendar, in most states, September is still warm. If people paid attention only to the temperature and not to the calendar, everyone would dress in September just as they do in August.

But many admit to eagerly awaiting trying out their fall clothes and makeup. A way to jump right in – but still look appropriate for warm days – is to try a “smoky eye” but not use gray or black eye shadow. Instead, choose a shade such as green, blue, purple or taupe (depending on your skin tone and the situation.)

The look is in-between summer and fall, fun and sophisticated at the same time. If the color seems too bright or heavy, dip an eye shadow brush in white or pale pink powder and cover the color slightly to tone down.

October: 1960s-inspired makeup

Magazines and catalogs have been showing 1960s-inspired clothes and makeup for fall. Key mod looks are heavy eyes and pale lips, but since this is 2008, a little updating is key.

Line eyes with semi-dark pencil, but be sure to follow with shadow in the same color and blend until the look is on the softer side. Curl lashes before applying mascara to ensure that lashes appear lush. It’s difficult to pull off pale lips – admit it, it’s a little odd… does any woman really want her lips to disappear?

Update this by finding a shade of lipstick that is close to your natural lip color. This way you’re enhancing your lips without neutralizing them.

November: Matte

Fall runway models showed off total matte faces, including skin.
It’s a bit much for day-to-day wear, but the best way to imitate this runway look for everyday is to keep skin as clean and non-oily as possible.

This can be accomplished by maintaining a skin regime that works for your skin type and, if you have combination or oily skin, being sure that you zap excess oil with whatever works best for you – such as toner or blotter sheets.

Use powder eye shadow, not cream (and put a base under your shadow if necessary.) Lip gloss is usually very shiny, so choose a lipstick instead.

December: Metallic's

Yes, this contradicts last month’s testimony regarding the trend of matte makeup.
But do you really think December will come and go without a return to metallic makeup?
After all, metallics have been popular for ages.

What an ideal month to really experiment with them – holiday gatherings, parties and outdoor events are in need of a little shine. First decide which type of metallic you prefer. Does your skin look better next to silver or gold?

There are also color-metallics, though they usually have a base undertone of silver or gold. Powder eye shadow gives a shimmery or glittery look, while cream eye shadow is often obaque and intense (unless it’s a very sheer formula). Cheek glaze can also be metallic, and looks best if your eyes aren’t too shiny.

Lipstick can be available in metal-inspired hues, but be warned that, even at a party, metallic lipstick often has a bit of a junior-high connotation.

Best bet: keep the shimmer in the eyes or cheeks.

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