2. Tell us about your personal philosophy.

“If you’re gonna do it.. don’t over do it!” 

I really believe in pacing yourself and being realistic about your time and ability.  I often find that when I dive into something and overextend myself I quickly burn out and lose sight of other important things on my plate.

3. “I am the most beautiful when…”

I have makeup on!

6: BEAUTY 

Me and my baby!

1. Your earliest beauty memory?

I had an obsession with lightening my hair from a very early age!  I think I was 11 when I started using Sun-In Spray Hair Lightener.  I must’ve sprayed my hair everyday that summer!  I just couldn’t get it light enough!

2. Wackiest or most disastrous beauty moment?

Back in high school, my parents had this UV light machine which had 2 functions.  One was to kill airborne germs and the other was for tanning.  One day when they weren’t home, I decided to tan my face.  The instructions said to start with 30 seconds the first day and work your way up to 2 minutes after a week. I tried it for 30 seconds, then looked in the mirror and didn’t see any results.  Of course, I decided that I could handle more.  So…. after 3 full cycles of 2 min each… let’s just say I burned to a crisp!  I was purple!  My face turned rough and crispy and scabbed all over.  I must’ve peeled 5 full times after that.  I still worry about the long term damage that must’ve caused!

3. The most foolish beauty advice you’ve been given?

To wipe my face with my own urine to clear up my acne!

4. Last product you used down to the last drop?

5. Who is your beauty icon and why?

6. Celeb whose beauty style you most admire?

Scarlett Johansson!  I think she’s so beautiful and always looks natural.  She is also proud to be curvy and reminds me that super skinny is not necessarily more attractive!

Me on vacation with my husband.

5: PRODUCTS ON YOUR VANITY RIGHT NOW

1. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant – I love this powder cleanser! It turns into a rich foam and exfoliates as it cleans!

2. Lancome Le Crayon – I’ve used this brow pencil (color Taupe) for years! It matches my eyebrow color perfectly and gives my brows a fuller look that’s natural!

3. Proactiv Renewing Cleanser – This cleanser really helps to keep my face from breaking out! It’s the only Proactiv product I use!

4. Clinique Acne Solutions Foundation – I love this foundation because it contains Salicylic Acid so it helps to clear up my skin while covering all the “problems.”

5. Lancome L’Extreme Mascara – Like all Lancome Mascaras this one is super creamy and doesn’t clump my lashes! I like how this one gives my lashes length without the fullness creating a naturally dramatic appearance.

Marina is the founder of Yoga Marina, a deluxe in-home yoga training service. Follow Marina on Twitter (@marinatablis) and check out her site at www.YogaMarina.com.

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