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What Foundation Fits You?

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Are you tired of fighting with so many foundation brands? With so many options it may be hard picking the perfect one. Should you buy oil-free, full-coverage, or sheer? I am here to help you find out what is best for you.

First, the best foundation should disappear into the skin. If this is the only thing you take from reading this, remember that the best foundation disappears into the skin. It keeps the lines, wrinkles and pores from showing, but also covers the redness on the face.  

Before buying you might want to try one out. You cannot judge the bottle by the color. I would recommend going somewhere like Ulta, Dillard’s, or Sephora. Although you may not buy from these stores, they are able to apply it for you and give you an idea about the brand. Do not buy the foundation and get home to find it is the wrong shade. When you find the right brand that you enjoy using, you may can find it cheaper at your local Walmart, drugstore, or even online.

When you go to these places to find the best foundation that disappears into the skin, arrive with a clean face. Do not show up with a full face of makeup on. This may affect the way colors show up to the skin. The best parts to test foundations are the jawline or cheek. After application, check the colors under natural light or the lighted mirror in the store. Keep in mind that your shade varies from seasons such as winter and summer.

Picking the right formula for the skin may be tricky, but here is a tip. Many women’s skin changes with the weather. Winter season, your skin may tend to be dry, while in the summer it may be oily. If your skin is dry, look for hydrating or rich moisture on the bottle. If your skin tends to be oily, look for oil-control and oil-free bottle. If you’re in between, mineral foundation may be the best way for you. It works well on mostly any type of skin and sensitive skin.  

Lighter coverage is better in the summer and creamier, heavy cover for the winter. Many foundations will read on the bottle about the types. Also, you always want the best foundation that should disappear into the skin.  

MeOmyO! Ville Platte Platters

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A new family owned restaurant has opened in Texarkana, Texas. If you are down for some good Cajun food, this is the happening place for you. MeOmyO’s is now open on State Line Avenue for you to come check out!

Trevor Aslin and his brothers have been in East Texas for quite some time, but were raised in Ville Platte, Louisiana. This interested him in to opening a restaurant to show off his works of art in certain dishes that are dear to him and his family. “Having the whole variety of Cajun food in one place is difficult, so we just like to keep it Ville Platte style,” Aslin said. He went on to explain his step mom Cyn who was also Cajun, showed them to use the ‘trinity’ which (is a combination of onion, bell pepper and celery.

I’ve known this family my whole life and can tell you the flavor and richness in their food makes it Cajun. Many people think of the spiciness, but if it doesn’t have the flavor of the ‘trinity’ it is not as flavorful. Cyn will be visiting often to cook for the restaurant and also share new recipes with her boys. MeOmyO’s is named after an alligator that lives on their bayou property, and the logo has a secret joke, if a customer looks long enough.

Many great things are coming to the menu of this restaurant as they build from the baby steps of this new business. “We will be expanding our hours and adding menu items as time goes on, but we want to make sure we are ready for each step,” Aslin said.  As of February 12th, they posted on their MeOmyO’s Facebook page they are open till 9pm. So, if you haven’t already, try out some crawfish etouffee, Cajun shrimp ravioli, or a Po Boy sandwich. It is located on 2122 N. State Line Ave.