Prime Time

Everyone has a makeup must have that they cannot go without right? Well, maybe a few, but is a makeup PRIMER one of those? I hope so, here's why... 
Our makeup looks only as good as our skin underneath it all. Like an artist needs a smooth canvas to paint, same holds true with cosmetics. Taking care of our skin is first and foremost. If our skin is healthy and we are protecting it properly that means that on the inside we are pretty healthy too because the skin can act like a mirror of what goes on internally. So, once you have chosen a customized routine for your skin type (we recommend consulting with an Esthetician) then you are on the right path! 
I know that most of us do not want to add a step to our mornings of makeup, or to our bags but using a primer will help the rest of our complexion products perform so well that you will wonder what you did without one. 
So let's talk  Primers shall we?

Makeup Primers are just what they sound like, they prime the skin for your foundation or the rest of your makeup to follow. There are many types of primers, for the face, eyes and even lips. They can help to hydrate the skin, fill in fine lines and create a velvety smooth texture for makeup to glide on and look effortless. Most primers are oil free so there is no worry of heaviness on the skin if that is a concern for you. There are also options for a matte effect on the skin and even color correcting primers that can help to disguise redness, discoloration, dark circles under the eyes, uneven skin tone, and hyper-pigmentation (or sun damage) many of these color correcting primers will be in different shades.

 A primer is an instant gratification product. So it delivers results right away. Primers can be worn alone or under makeup. Apply your primer before your foundation/concealer or any complexion cosmetic even tinted moisturizers if you so desire. Primers for eyes and lips can also be different colors, some being nude or even some having a sheen to them that can work as a base color for eye shadows or lip color, also primers tend to intensify the pigment in the products you apply to them as well. Eye shadow primer will help to keep the shadow in place all day long without smudging or creasing, and lip primers will prevent your lip shades from feathering too. Either way or whatever formula that works with your skin,  a primer is always essential in any makeup routine and among makeup lovers alike! 

Check out these favs at Eleanor Jean

Lola Refine Prime & Skindulgence Renewal Primer

The Balm Time Balm Primer

and Shhhh... the newest secret in Skin Care at The Eleanor Jean Boutique. Odacite' an all natural and made fresh skin care line! COMING SOON! 

"Fragrance is the first layer of dressing. It's what you wear closest to your body. Everything follows after that." - Donna Karan


Truth! 
At the Eleanor Jean Boutique we believe that fragrance is so important and so very powerful. The perfume world is booming, but what is being discovered is the growing trend of people searching for one-of-a-kind products that reflect individuality as opposed to mass appeal fragrances and brands. We love this because we have known for quite some time now that finding just the right fragrance for YOU is key~ Thus Prim Cosmetics was born. At EJ we have a our own signature brand of fragrances that are available in several forms like Pure Perfume Oil, Whipped Body Frosting, Bubble Bath, Body Mist, Hand Wash, Bubble Bath & Creamy Milk Bubble Bath, Shampoo, Conditioner and Linen Spray for the home. Many customized sizes and gifts are also available. Stop by our signature Scent Room for yourself! Or you can Make a Prim Party of it! 
Prim uses pure perfume oils which is great on the skin and makes your scent last longer! The Possibilities are endless and finding your own unique and distinct Scent is oh so priceless.


Tip #1: Create a Fragrance Wardrobe - Create a unique scent in our Scent Room with a Pro Perfumer and add it to a Whipped Body Frosting and a Pure Perfume Oil. After Showering apply the lotion and then the perfume oil. Layering the products can make the fragrance stronger and last longer. 
Tip #2: Avoid rubbing your perfume from one wrist to another. This little habit can bruise the delicate notes and can change the scents. Instead fragrance should be applied to your pulse points. Apply behind ears, collarbone, decollete, bends of elbows, navel and wrists and also behind the knees and ankles.

Tip #3: For Home, spray or dab fragrance on light bulbs prior to turning them on. When the bulb warms up the scent is diffused through the room. Also try using linen spray for your bed sheets to create a mood, or the base of your drapes for a subtle fragrance throughout the home. 


1921, Coco Chanel launched Chanel No. 5
1953, Estee Lauder, Youth Dew
1983, Yves Saint Laurent, Paris
1990, Calvin Klien, ck ONE 
2011, YOU created your own signature fragrance at Eleanor Jean Haute Beauty Boutique and with Prim Cosmetics....


Are you Prim?

XOXO ELEANOR JEAN

Showering You With Ideas

Thumbing through the current issue of Glamour Magazine and came across a helpful idea! 

The "Beauty Do" is DO curl your hair in the shower. Brought to you by a fellow beauty pro Diane Aiello: Put hair in rollers similar to the Velcro brand in 2". Slip on a shower cap. When you finish your shower, remove the cap and blow-dry curls for about a minute and unroll! So That seems super easy and a fun tidbit of info to make primping just a tad easier! Well, it sure doesn't just stop there because Eleanor Jean Haute Beauty Boutique has recently started carrying DRY DIVAS! The line of designer shower caps that are cute, waterproof, won't mess up your hair or create frizz and will keep your hair covered. Dry Divas are a genius product and are currently being worn by celebs everywhere! So, however you decide to style your locks at least Dry Divas and Eleanor Jean have you covered. 

Have you ever thought about the crazy things us beauty addicts do? We put cucumbers, tea bags, milk soaked cotton balls on our eyes, rollers in our hair, masks on our faces, spot treatments at night. At least with Dry Divas we can keep it fancy in the shower! Shop several patterns, colors with embellishments and even ribbons! You already know if we can, Eleanor Jean will put a bow on it! Stop in and see what the buzz is about!

XOXO ELEANOR JEAN