Neely

Warning: long post, grab a chair.  

I went to see Neely, over at Fourseasons yesterday. 

You may know that besides being a photographer, I'm also a makeup artist. My relationship with makeup goes WAY back. As a kid, I hated dolls except to give them make-overs. I don't remember most birthdays, ballet performances, or even the day I got my driver's license. But I VIVIDLY remember the first day I put on eye shadow. To this day, opening a new box is like a religious experience. You know, when it's all pretty and perfect, and you feel guilty for disturbing it.

When I was a teenager, I wanted to be a makeup artist so badly that I would go to Glitter and Glamour (a Glamourshots knock-off in the mall) and BEG them to hire me. The owner finally realized I wasn't going away, and I was in HEAVEN when she hired me. It was then that my makeup crush became a full-fledged love affair. Because I saw SO MANY TIMES how people would be transformed. It just makes you sit taller, and look at the world more squarely, and I like that. I also love makeup because it's that ONE thing I KNOW I do well. It's the thing I don't question. And I second-guess everything. My ability as a photographer, my decisions as a mother, my choice in laundry detergent. But makeup is my comfort zone.

So, all of this is so you know where I'm coming from when I tell you that, I have found THEE MOTHERLOAD of all makeup lines (release the doves and cue the choir please)

You guys (well girls) this is the best makeup that I have EVER worn EVER. It's called Glo.

How do I love it, let me count the ways. For one, the company's tag line is "makeup with a higher purpose". This means that not only does it look hot, but it's actually GOOD for your skin.

(*Sidenote, I was really going in to see Neely for her her special superpower Photo Facial. It felt like someone was pelting my face with rubberbands, but it was worth it to know that pieces of my pregnancy mask are going to fall off.*)

Anyway, RIGHT AFTER she did this pretty intense treatment, when my skin was all exposed and pores all open...SHE PUT ON THE FOUNDATION (pictured here in POWDER form which I love). No moisturizer, no prepping...because it's THAT good for you. And I have never in my life used a foundation that sat so naturally on my skin. It also looked BETTER as the day went on! She said it's because most makeup companies are serving you up a bowl of TALCUM POWDER in your products. Which suffocates your skin and makes everything cake up. This foundation lays on your skin like "fish scales"...meaning that it sits nice a purty like a warm blanket. Not like talcum spackle. And SAME for the lip gloss. You know how everyone LOVES MAC? Well, I found out today. Want to know WHY their lipgloss is called lipGLASS...because THAT is one of its ingredients! Gross! Plus, the Glo gloss was the non-stickiest, longest lasting that I have ever worn. AND it's all reasonably priced!

I swear I'm trying to keep this short. But I still have to tell you about my other treasure. And I say treasure because I have been on a hunt for this since my nurse friend (who worked for a plastic surgeon) told me about it four years ago. I always hated my skin. And it was like a legend in my mind as she'd say, "The only thing that ever worked was OBAGI". Obagi, Obagi....it was so illusive to me because I didn't know how to buy it, or find it, and half the time I'd forget the name. But then the doves were released again yesterday because they carry it. Can you hear the organ playing the hallelujah harmony? Aaaahhhhh..... 

This is the skin care line of ALL skin care lines. No other skin care line can compare because it's ILLEGAL to make something this good without a prescription. The way Neely described it today was that your cells have memory. Meaning that even when you get a chemical peel done (which I have had many), it looks good for a minute. But your cells keep remembering how to produce more of their damaged selves. This product line changes your skin on a CELLULAR level. Making it healthy from the inside out. How cool is that?

So seriously you guys, if there is something about your skin that you don't like, or if you want to start using a new kick-ass makeup line that is actually good for you, CALL HER! She doesn't rub expensive (pointless) smelly lotions on your face. And you will see actual results. (210) 593-0700

Comments

[Kal]

Hard core. There's a lot of doves flying about after that post! Triple Arm Pump to you for loving making up. EVEN THOUGH I can be a wizard with paint - when it comes to makeup I am first rate loser. I don't know how to put it on and I CERTAINLY don't ever know what to buy. I HATE lip gloss (because I drive a jeep and my hair sticks to my lips if it's on...) I'm glad you like makeup - so I don't have to!

[Tasha]

You want to know something completely wrong? Up until last year I was using the same foundation since high school...I know, gross. And the sad thing is that I took it from my mom back then so who knows how long she had it before. I am utterly clueless with makeup!

[Steph]

Sounds like fun! I bookmarked her site for when I actually start to make money on photography instead of just working to pay money back and buy new stuff. Do you do make-up lessons...I am a klutz when it comes to make-up!

[cathy]

i hate my skin...I swear, if I had a choice between being model-thin or having good skin, I'd choose skin. I'm gonna have to keep my eyes open for this. Anyone from Colorado that knows where I can get this? :)

btw, love love love reading when others are inspired/blownaway/seeing the doves flying. beautiful and beautiful again. so glad for you.

[daily relish]

hi Cathy! i think Neely might be able to still help you. Otherwise, I think you can go to www.obagi.com and find someone who carries it in your area

[Mama]

The day the doves really fly is when there's a 'Relish' make-up line.
"Hello, Oprah's Favorite Things" Give Away Day!

You're my "Favorite Thing".

xoxo.

[Susan]

Yes, I visited Neely last week..she is pretty awesome and so are all the services and products!

[krystyn]

Hey, your phone number there is missing a digit. :)

[daily relish]

oops! thanks Krystyn! i have been thinking of you every morning when i'm drinking my coffee, wondering how the detox is going! :0)

[cathy]

okay, before i look into it more (cuz I looked into it and quite a few people sell it here) or contact Neely...

will I need to sell one of my kidneys to get some?...ballpark figure? :)

[Melissa]

Maile - I so know what you mean! Whenever I get new makeup I feel like I am going to be transformed into a new woman - clear skin, lose 20lbs, etc. That has yet to happen...but I love buying it. I am a big devotee of Bare Escentuals - they are headquartered here in San Francisco and I am constantly trying to work with them as a client...because I am a stalker. I have converted so many of my friends to it! You have to let me know about the Obagi....you should do a before and after photo for us! Hmmmmmmmmmm.

[krystyn]

It's going... but I'm still having insomnia, which was why I started in the first place. I think I just need a good whack on the head or something... heehee.