How Mo'Nique (may) Have Gotten Her Glow Back

If you saw Precious, you were probably in awe of the amazing performances by everyone in the film. Gut wrenching, hard to watch and staggering only begin to describe Mo'Nique's performance. The normally adorable Mo'Nique was transformed into a rough mother who was stuck playing the only hand in life she ever knew and gave audiences the performance of a lifetime.

Perhaps because the film was fresh in my mind, I had been thinking of Mo'Nique from the movie. But when she stepped out on to that rainy, red carpet this past Sunday, she literally took my breath away. She is clearly so happy to be recognized for her work in the film. But she has a serious glow going on - she looked amazing! And while happiness and pride will do that do a girl, I knew there had to be something a little chemically stronger behind that gorgeous skin. Curious as to how she got that glow, I turned to esthetician-pal JoElle Lyons of the Hela Spa.

First off, JoElle points out that diet plays a huge part in how you look. "If you nourish yourself from the inside, it has to show on the outside. Mo'Nique has recently worked on her diet and looks amazing. Drinking water will also really help your skin look clear." JoElle also swears by supplements by Barleans, which are available at Whole Foods. Essential Women supplements from Barleans claim to give you radiant glowing skin, lustrous hair and strong nails while providing freedom from monthly or midlife female discomforts and offering beauty in full bloom.

Another trend that is really popular right now is the micro peel. A micro peel combines a chemical exfoliation followed up by a light dermabrasion treatment. Even the Real Housewives of Atlanta have been talking about their micro peels, due to the amazing results. "Mo'Nique is likely to have undergone a series of micro peels to help her get that glow. The micro peels are gentle enough not to require down time, but strong enough to really boost your skin care routine, giving you better results, faster."

Want to get that glow for yourself? Visit JoElle at the Hela Spa in Chevy Chase, MD to find out what kind of treatment will help you get your glow back. Call 202-333-4445 or visit www.helaspa.com for more information. And be sure to catch JoElle in the March issue of Essence Magazine!

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And the Gouldylox Globe Goes To:

It's no secret award shows are like little Superbowls throughout the year for fashion and makeup junkies like myself. Despite the rain, who was my favorite face?




I love how fresh, simple and naturally beautiful she looked. Need to get the look for yourself? Here is what Chanel artist Angela Levin used:

“I prepped Sandra’s skin with CHANEL Hydramax + Active Cream. Her eyes were a mixture of CHANEL shadows – Silky Eyeshadow Duo in Orient-Express, and Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Trace. I then lined the eyes with CHANEL Long Lasting Eyeliner in Violine, a deep, soft purple shade. On her cheeks, I used CHANEL Tweed Blush Duo in Tweed Rose. Finally, on her lips she wore Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Beige Felin.

I also thought Kristen Bell, Mo'Nique, Marion Cotillard and Anna Kendrick all looked amazing.


(Mo'Nique looking radiant and happy after winning for Precious.)

(Kristen Bell is perfect as always. I could watch Veronica Mars over and over.)


(Marion Cotillard looks lovely. I don't know about her dress, but she gave great face.)


(Anna Kendrick was radiant!)

I love that the un-tanned look from the Fall is still working and that bronzer was non-existent last night. Creamy, nude skin and glistening, rimmed eyes seemed to be the big trend. Gorgeous skin played a big part in how the makeup looked - I wonder what they use?

The trend I didn't like? Faces that couldn't make expressions or those who clearly were a little too needle happy. Age gracefully or go home, ladies! There is such a thing as too much where things like injectables are concerned.

Who were your favorites? Tell me in the comments!

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