Discontinued Makeup 50%

With new colors always coming in each season we have select colors that will be discontinued as well. Right now we are having a sale for 50% off of our Discontinued Colors. We have lots of eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, concealers, lipliners, eyeliners, lipsticks, and nailpolish. All ranging in price from $3.50 to $8.00. While supplies last. So hurry in to get some great deals on some great essentials for your makeup bag! 

Eyeshadows on Anna Katherine are Discontinued Colors: Zinc, Candy, and Grape. Her lipliner is in Neutrals which is also half off as well. 

Come in to get a great deal on all of our sale items! 

Fresh Summer Makeup Look

This fresh summer makeup look is flawless and fresh. To get this great look, takes just a few simple steps!

1. Apply Merle Norman Total Finish to get a dewey look for the foundation. 
2. Next apply cream blush in Pink Organza along the apples of the cheeks to get a pop of color. 
3. As for eye color apply Cream Shadow in Wheat as a base. To top it off apply Dessert Shimmer in our Color Max shadows. 
4. Apply Lash Lift Water Proof Mascara in Deep Ebony 

Last but not least apply Lip Condtioner + SPF 15 to the lips to moisturize. Then apply our new Lipstick in Lady Marmalade to give some color! 

Tan and Toned Summer-Ready Legs

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If you're like me then you want your legs to be looking their best this summer. Whether you're wearing a cute pair of shorts or even your bikini you want to make sure your legs look sexy. Want to learn a few tips and tricks to get Sexy Tan and Toned Summer-Ready Legs? 

1. Drink water, simple as that. It's important for your body to stay hydrated and by drinking 8 glasses of water a day you will be making sure your body has enough water. Drinking water is a great and easy trick to making your legs look more toned by helping to flush out toxins and waste in your body which build up to make fat and cellulite. 
2. Lunges, Squats, and Running. These exercises are key to having your legs look toned and in shape. By exercising for at least 30 minutes a day and focusing on your legs specifically you can tone up those legs and start seeing results within a week. Take a little time out of your day to workout, even if it's while your watching TV get up and move! 
3. Last but not least, a great trick to make your legs look great is to: Exfoliate your legs using a homemade Sugar Scrub (1 cup of Sugar and 1/2 cup of Honey) at least 2 times a week. Next make sure to shave your legs. Then apply a self tanner, Merle Norman's Self Tanner is so great and goes on so easy and never leaves streaks. To make sure everything is blended in evenly grab a few sponges and smooth out the tanner along the legs. This will also get up any excess tanner on your legs. Then make sure to moisturize your legs at least 2 times a day. We offer a great lotion at Merle Norman by Australian Gold called Kisses. This lotion features great ingredients like Hemp that help fight aging and  also give your legs some intense moisture. 

Viola, there you have it! Gorgeous Legs in 3 Simple steps. 

Sheer Defense Tinted Moisturizer

Ladies, want to stay safe from the Sun but still look beautiful? Then come in and try our Sheer Defense Tinted Moisturizer Foundation. Protect skin with this all-in-one moisturizer, sunscreen and foundation. This lightweight tinted moisturizer provides sheer foundation coverage with SPF 15 broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. It helps fight environmental damage and the signs of premature aging with Vitamin C and E derivatives. Oil-free. Non-acnegenic. Non-comedogenic.

Our Summer Color Collection model is featured wearing the Sheer Defense Tinted Moisturizer. Her skin looks flawless and glowing. To prep her skin, Foundation Primer Plus SPF 15 was used to smoothe out the skin and make pores appear smaller. Next the Sheer Defense Tinted Moisturizer was applied and then set with our Purely Mineral Makeup. Lastly to make sure her makeup stays on all day Makeup Finishing Spray was used to finish off the look.

Make sure to come in soon to try our Tinted Moisturizer! It's so fabulous and is such a great product for the Summer and a MUST HAVE for your Makeup Collection.

Faux Glow for Summer

Summer is quickly approaching and it's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Do you want a great bronzed makeup look without having to get the bad side effects of the sun? Then, Bronze Makeup is the resolution! By choosing colors like golds and browns, for your makeup it will give you a faux glow that is 100% sun free. Sweep Merle Norman bronzer in Poolside across your cheek bones and lightly across your nose and forehead to achieve a great glow. As for eyeshadow colors, our colormax shadows in Gold Digger, Vintage Charm, Chocolate Sun, and in Desert Shimmer you can top off your Sun-Kissed look. 

 Chocolate Sun

 Vintage Charm

 Desert Shimmer

 Gold Digger

Bronzing Powder in PoolSide

New OPI Nail Apps

Keeping your nails in tip-top shape is a must, for us Ladies. You want to give off a good impression wherever you go and one way to do that is to keep your nails looking fresh and polished. Keeping polish on without chipping can be a bit of a challenge. But with OPI's new Nail Apps no need to worry about chipping. These nail apps come in a pack of 16 self adhesive nail polish strips. From zebra to shimmer, you can have beautiful nails that last up to 10 days and not have to worry about chipping. We are now carrying these as well as many other great OPI Nail Lacquers that are the best of the best. OPI is the best nail polish on the market with it's beautiful shades ranging from hot pinks to deep purples. 

Here are our NEW colors for this Summer! They just came in so be sure to come check them out fast before they are all gone!

Biggest Makeup Mistakes #1

BIGGEST Makeup Mistake #1

Are you guilty of not washing your face every night before bed?

I think it's safe to say that us women don't wash our face EVERY night before bed. You come home late on a Friday night and the last thing you want to do is go wash your face before you go to bed and fall asleep. In reality our laziness could be costing us a lot more than a couple of minutes of sleep that we don't want to loose. Studies have shown that every night you do not take off your makeup by washing your face your skin ages at least 6 days. The makeup will settle deep into your pores causing them to clog and prevent cell renewal as well. 

If the least you can do before you go to bed is at least use a Facial Cleansing Wipe then it is a must. For those late nights when you absolutely can't fathom washing your face, we have a great tip! Make sure to leave a pack of our Merle Norman Facial Cleansing Wipes:  Moist, oversized cleansing towelettes gently remove makeup and refresh your skin in a few quick strokes. Perfect for travel.  These wipes are quick and easy to use right before bed if you absolutely can't wash your face. 

Now the best way to take care of your skin at night is to try your best not to go without washing your face. Again, we can't stress enough how much damage it does to the skin which causes premature aging and even clogged pores. A few simple steps at night can take less than 5 minutes and make sure that when you go to bed your skin will be fresh feeling and 100% clean. 

1. The first thing you should do is use a cleanser to remove your makeup as well as dirt or oil. To do so use a cleanser to do so.  Merle Norman offers a variety of cleansers that are suited just for your skin. Whether you have oily, dry, sensitive, acne-prone, or aging skin we have the perfect cleanser for you. Wet your face and in circular motions use your fingers to apply the cleanser to the face avoiding the eye area for 60 seconds. Then rinse your face thoroughly with at least 5 splashes of water to ensure that all cleanser is removed!
2. Next grab a toner that is suited for your skin type. Apply the toner to a fluff puff or cotton ball and wipe all over the face avoiding eye area. This will make sure any extra makeup or dirt will be removed and will also tighten pores as well.
3. Last but not least MOISTURIZE. Whether it be our Wrinkle Smoother Line or even just our NightTime Recovery Cream  make sure that you apply moisturizer. 

 

Viola your ready for bed and have a clean face as well! Make sure to follow these simple steps to have a clean face to prevent premature aging and to make sure those pores won't get clogged! 

Professional Makeup Tips

Here are some great tips to achieve the looks below from our GORGEOUS Prom girls of 2012. 

Brianna is wearing a gorgeous Blue and Black Smokey Eye. Anna Katherine concentrated on making her eyes pop by going dramatic and smoking out the eyes. First a base color of Bare was applied to give an overall even color all over the lid. Next she applied Cobalt to the lid using an eyeshadow sponge applicator. Then an eyeshadow in Ebony was applied to the corners of the eye. To achieve a smokey sexy look, AK used a "V" motion concentrating on the outside corners of the eye. The black was then blended along the upper and lower lash line to smoke out the look. A highlighting color in Cloud Nine was then applied underneath the brow to accentuate her great brows. AK lightly filled in her brow in a Powder Brow pencil in the color Taupe. Filling in brows may seem scary but it helps frame your face for an overall finished look. Next AK focused on her lips by using a lipstick color in Cranberry lined in a Cocoas liner. 

Here our are Liberty Prom girls from yesterday, looking absolutely STUNNING. All of the girls are looking glamorous by wearing our great false lashes. At Merle Norman of Seneca we professionally apply lashes. Every set of lashes is measured perfectly to fit your eyes. The lashes make a bold statement that will make you stand out no matter where you go.

Lauren's Makeup is by Ginny O'Malley

" I used a yellow shadow as a high light on the brow bone & enter corner of eye. Then I did hot pink, a sliver purple, & coral on her lid. I ended with 2 browns in her crease. This looks so good on and is a great party look"

Prom Day at Merle Norman of Seneca

We are so excited for all of our beautiful girls coming in today for their Prom Makeovers. Here is a picture of the gorgeous Merrit Coutu for Seneca Prom. Our Makeover Fee is $45 including Makeup Application and Lashes. Make sure to stay up to date with all of our beautiful Merle Norman Prom girls' pictures. 

Brow Event at Merle Norman of Seneca. Featuring professional Threading

What is Eyebrow Threading?

Eyebrow Threading is an ancient method of hair removal.  Threading originated in the Middle and far East parts of India.  

Eyebrow threading is very precise for an eyebrow shape that frames your face. Also once you thread you will never go back to any other method or hair removal.

How Does it Work?

The “threading” technique is accomplished with the use of 100% cotton thread.  The thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin entwining the hairs in the thread, which are then lifted quickly from the follicle. It is more precise than waxing and allows for better lines. 

How Long Does it Take to Do Eyebrows? 

Approximately 10-15 minutes

Does it Hurt?

It may sound painful, but threading is a lot less painful than waxing. Many of our clients say it hurts less than waxing and some say it does not hurt at all.

What are the Benefits of Threading vs. Waxing?1. Threading does not remove, traumatize, or peel the top layer of skin. 

2. Threading is very precise and allows having a greater control than waxing, resulting in a better brow shape for you

3. No irritation or bumps at all. 

4. Hair does not grow back as fast, and hair re-growth is finer. 

5. Threading removes even the finest of hair and feels smooth like  

baby's skin.

 

6. Threading is highly recommended and an excellent option for those who use Retin-A, Accutane, or similar products.

7.  Threading prevents against wrinkles!

8.  Eyebrow threading is the best choice for women who would like to pursue a more natural beauty regimen, since it does not use harmful 

     products. 

Expert Touch Finishing Spray by Merle Norman

Are you today of your makeup looking drab by the end of the day? With our new Expert Touch Finishing Spray your makeup will be set for all day! 

Is your makeup guilty of doing a disappearing act by midday? Now you can lock it in place with this technologically advanced setting spray. Its unique dispersion system creates an ultrafine mist that forms an invisible microscopic mesh-like barrier against environmental factors that can meltdown or dry out makeup while still letting skin breathe. A synergistic balance of effective soothers and flexible sealers leaves skin with a comfortable finish that never feels sticky or tight. It’s fast-drying, so there’s no waiting time. Oil-free. 

Clarisonic

About Clarisonic PLUS Sonic Skin Cleansing System

The Clarisonic PLUS Sonic Skin Cleansing System features three speeds for the face and a body mode for cleansing areas of the body needing extra care and attention. Hard-to-reach areas are even easier to clean with our new Body Brush Extension Handle.

Benefits Beyond Clean Skin

Sonic Skin Cleansing improves skin tone, reduces the appearance of pore size and helps skin care products work their best.  

The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth skin. In just 60 seconds, the micro-massage action removes 6X more makeup and 2X more dirt and oil than cleansing with your hands alone. Removing more dirt and oil from your pores also helps products work more effectively. 

Benefits for the Body

• Fewer dry patches
• Gentle exfoliation for softer, smoother skin
• Firmer skin with improved texture
• Great prep before applying self tanner