Now that a New Year is here, many of us are making resolutions.  It’s the perfect time to add some beauty resolutions to start the year looking great both inside and out.  

Here is a list of my Top 5 Beauty Resolutions:

1)   1) Always take your make-up off before you go to bed.  This is the cardinal skincare rule that if not followed, has been shown to age your skin 30 days for every day you do not remove your make-up.  Keep some facial wipes handy to easily remove make-up. 

2)    2) Learn a quick & easy 10 minute daytime look.  When we look good we feel good.  Take the time to learn how to create a daytime look with your make-up.  It’s easy these days with products that are double-duty.  I created some signature products from my new cosmetics line, MANNA Cosmetics, that all have multi-function properties.  Start with Camera Ready as a Primer, follow with Prime Time on Eyes and Lips, dust on some HD powder, blush & lipstick and you’re ready to go in less than 10 minutes flat.  For more info go to www.mannacosmetics.com

3)    3) Get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks.  To keep the integrity of your haircut and keep your hair looking healthy, make sure to get a trim every 6-8 weeks.  This will also make your hair easier to style on a daily basis.

4)   4) Throw out all of your old/expired makeup.  You are doing more harm than good to your skin if you are using expired products.  Use this as an opportunity to try some new colors.  Here is a quick guide of the shelf life of products:

·         Mascara- 3 months

·         Concealer- 1 year

·         Foundation- 1 year

·         Pencils- 1 Year

·         Lipstick- 1 Year

·         Powder- 2 years

5)    5) Take more risks.  It has taken me over 30 years before wearing a red lipstick.  I simply didn’t think I could pull it off.  When I finally tried it on for my SuperManna Halloween Costume, I had this surge of confidence.  I’m not sure if it was the cape or the lipstick, but I am guessing the combination of the 2 was a winner.  See the pic below for a glimpse of me on the wild side of beauty.  If I can do it, so can you!