Look good with perfect makeup

November 29, 2008 at 1:27 am (Beauty, Makeup, Skin care)
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Makeup should be used to help you look good and feel better.

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Find your basic makeup essentials to create a radient – looking complexion and then experiment with deifferent colors, textures and cosmetics items to accentuate your features and enhance your face. Improving your appearence will boost your confidence and self esteem.

How to Apply Make up

Because of the difficulties in finding the right foundation color, some makeup experts believe that Brown women should use more than one foundation shade by blending two shades together or by applying different shades to different areas of the face (one shade on the T-zone area and another on forehead, cheeks, and jaw, for example).

Some women prefer to have their foundations custom-blended. In my opinion, it’s often too difficult for women to blend makeup on their own and get consistent color.

Custom blending, like that offered by companies like Prescriptives, is a tremendous advance for Brown women because you can leave the store with one bottle that is made just for you.

However, the downside is higher cost. If you have not been able to find a color that suits you on your own, consult a cosmetics counter or makeup artist for expert advice.

Steps of Aplying Makeup – Some Makeup Tips

The process of putting on makeup must always start with clean skin.

There is no point in putting makeup on skin that already has yester day’s makeup on it-first because you will only clog up your pores and hurt your skin, and second because the makeup will cake and blotch and may look strange and unflattering on last night’s leftovers.

So, please, don’t carry your face over from day to day.

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Faster Hair Growth

November 27, 2008 at 6:21 am (Hair)
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There are certain nutrients that the scalp needs for healthy hair growth. Sometimes hair is grown so slow that the hair follicles actually remain dormant. Faster hair growth occurs when the scalp receives all of the necessary nutrients that are vital to healthy hair growth. A person who desires faster hair growth can take a number of vitamins and supplements.
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The minerals that support faster hair growth are sulfur, zinc, calcium, copper, chromium, iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium and selenium. Many health food stores or grocery stores will sell a pre-packaged supplement that is designed to provide a person with the necessary nutrients needed for faster hair growth.

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Makeup Removing Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy

November 26, 2008 at 6:18 am (Beauty, Skin care)
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For those who regularly use makeup in their daily routine, removing makeup can become very tough and also lazy process.

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clear skin

But, if you really want to maintain healthy and damage free skin, it is very essential for you to remove makeup at nights, before going to bed to maintain healthy skin.

When you don’t remove makeup during nights, there are more chances for the chemicals present in your makeup products to enter deep into your pores. As a result, you can experience various skin problems.

Usually, there are two types of makeup, oily and non-oily. Oily type includes lipstick, mascara and other liquid makeup. On the other hand, non-oily includes blushes, eye shadows and other powdered makeup.

Each type requires specific method in the removal process. These are certain important points that you have to remember while removing makeup at nights.

1. First of all, remove your eye makeup. Baby shampoo is an excellent way to remove eye shadows and mascara that are resistant to many other kinds of makeup removers. If you use waterproof mascara, it is difficult to remove as it is specially designed for staying power. So, take few drops of baby shampoo on a cotton ball and gently use it to remove your eye makeup.

2. Never use any type of cleanser to remove your eye makeup. Always keep in mind that your eye area is very sensitive and also delicate. So, don’t hurt it in anyway.

3. Before applying any type of facial cleanser, gently splash your face with warm water. This will mainly help to open the pores of your skin and allows you to eliminate the dirt from the pores of your skin. Warm water allows your cleanser to form lather.

4. Cleansing your face should also include your neck and back area of your ears. This is because of the reason that often your body oils accumulates in these particular areas and clog the pores of your skin.

5. Instead of using soap for cleansing your face, pick a cleanser that suits to your skin type. Most of the soaps that are available in the market mainly consist of harsh chemicals that can rob the natural moisture from your skin and makes your skin dry. So, try to use better cleanser, manufactured by branded companies.

6. Apply a natural face mask once or twice in a week. This can greatly help you to exfoliate the dead skin cells present on your skin and keep your skin healthy.

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Celebrity fragrances Autumn debut

November 23, 2008 at 6:15 am (Beauty)
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Famous celebrity launched a lot of fragrances.

In October 2008 the new fragrance Fairy Dust arrived in the beauty shops in the US, and will be released worldwide in 2009.

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Singer , 28, launced her fragrance Fancy at Dillard’s in Dallas, Texas on Saturdayб October 18. Her first perfume since her Dessert line went feeble attempt.

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Winter 2009 hot nail trends

November 21, 2008 at 6:14 am (Beauty)
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There are a few things that can tell you a lot about the woman. Personality is revealed in everything a woman does, wears and prefers. Want to know what mood your girlfriend is today? Look at her nails! Pay attention to the color of her polish. Is it elegant, playful or casual? Does a woman want to make a statement with her nails or she just wants to keep it low-key? Nail polish tells you everything.

These are main winter 2009 nail trends to follow.

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Some minutes perfect makeup

November 18, 2008 at 1:05 am (Makeup)
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No matter what time of day it is, or how busy you are, there are certain golden rules when applying your makeup. Here is a short guide to getting your war paint right every time!

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Laying The Foundations

Foundation should be the perfect match to your skin tone. Nobody looks good when they have skin the color of a pumpkin! And worse yet, beware of the tidemarks at the jaw line. Always make sure that your foundation is well blended if you want to avoid looking like you’re wearing a mask.

Top tip – if you use a shimmering moisturizer before you apply your foundation then your skin will absolutely glow!

Dark Circles?

No way! There is a huge range of products on the market for different tones and textures of concealer. Don’t be tempted to go two shades lighter than your natural color, as it will make the darkness of your skin more gray and muddy.And be careful not to lay it on too thick.

Apart from the fact that it looks like you’re wearing too much makeup, it may also damage the delicate skin beneath your eyes. Remember, you want to tint the discoloration, not mask it.

Top tip – Have a good look at the actual color of your dark circles. If your darkness is gray, lightly apply a soft pink eye shadow to the circles before applying your foundation. If your darkness is more of a blue hue, use a light peach color first instead.

Powdering Up

Keep your powder application light by using loose powder and a big brush for application. Less is definitely more here. Make sure that you buy a good powder that will sink into your skin, rather than visibly lie of the top of it.

Top tip – before applying your powder, try blotting your foundation with a tissue. This will remove any excess oils, and help to stop you from getting ’shiny’.

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Beauty secrets for everyone

November 14, 2008 at 6:01 am (Makeup, Skin care)
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avoiding foundation line: The water secret: Moisten fingertips and blend makeup along the jaw line so there is no demarcation line. Make sure the shade is also as close to natural skin tone as possible.

cleansing: Wash face with warm water, but not so hot that it’s uncomfortable or reddens the face, and not too cool. Lukewarm water helps soap dissolve dirt and oil. Use hands to massage soap on, rinse and pat dry with towel.

cold weather skin care: When it’s bitter cold, be careful. Bundle up. Guard against skin-parching effects of colder climates. Wear environmental cream SPF 15 protects facial skin against the elements, Moisture Stick comforts winter-chapped lips. Note: Your skin care system may need adjusting; see your dermatologist.

contouring: The use of makeup to create or enhance shape. Because light shades bring features forward, and darks recede, eyes can be dramatically sculpted. Face shape can be modified with blusher colour and blusher placement.

exfoliation: Looks-renewal process that helps skin shed its top layer of dead, dry flakes. Improves the look and feel of every skin. Unclogs pores. Makes skin more receptive to moisturizer. Exfoliation can be chemical using salicylic acid or manual such as grainy scrubs. Different types perform different functions.

darker skin tone tips: Colours can often look washed out on darker skin tones. Choose colours rich in pigment and depth with less talc, to prevent colour fade and ashiness.

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Bright Pink Lips

November 10, 2008 at 5:57 am (Makeup)
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Couture in the City reader Shara asks: Q:  Will hot pink lips be trendy for spring/summer of 2009?

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A: Hmmm…that’s a tough one Shara. Hot pink lips were trendy in the spring of ‘07, and are making huge waves now (Rihanna is always softening her edgy look with hot pink lips), so it’s hard to say. If you are itching to try a hot pink trend, I would do it now, at the tail end of summer and before winter sets in. Check out your local pharmacy and grab a few different hot pink shades to see what works best with your skin tone. You can work a hot pink lip right now in a very fierce way with a smoky eye and a sleek but chic ensemble.

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Nail care – secrets

November 5, 2008 at 5:45 am (Beauty)
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It has a long history of being one of the markers of a privileged person as compared to a commoner. Not only that but, as in western cultures, nails also separate women from men. Usually, females are the only ones who decorate their nails. In some Asian cultures however, some men underline their working class privileges, such as white collar workers, by growing their nails longer.

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nail care

As a body part, nails are made of keratin which is a tough protein. The nail is actually similar in structure to the hair. The parts of the nail include the free edge, the cuticle, the paronychium, the hyponychium, the nail plate, the nail bed, the lunula and the nail fold. Of the parts of the nails, the free edge is the part where most stylists work on and they define the length of the nail as they are the part of the nail which extends past the finger.

The growth rate of the nail is dependent on many factors such as the age of the person, the season, the activity level of the person and other factors including those of heredity. In some studies, nails have been measured to have an average growth rate of 0.03 centimeters a day. This translates to one centimeter of nail growth after every one hundred days. Fingernails have different growth rates when compared to toenails.

On average, fingernails can completely be regrown in four to six months. Toenails, on the other hand will need 12 to 18 months to fully regrow.

Nail growth has been shown since ancient times to show any recent health problems of the person. It has, in fact been used as an effective diagnostic tool even during ancient times. Illnesses of the body can leave their mark on the nails.

These marks often take the form of nail discoloration, nail thickening or thinning, brittleness, grooves, splitting, white spots on the nails and other nail abnormalities. Nails can also become infected with fungus which is one of the main reasons to be sure of the nail care givers one uses. The tools that nail care givers use are good vectors for the spread of fungus infections.

Nails also need proper care. Just like skin, the nails can become dry, infected and injured.
The most common nail maintenance anybody can do is to trim their nails to a comfortable length. This length, of course varies depending on the person. In general, women are more prone to keeping their nails long for aesthetic purposes. Beauty salons also offer pedicures and manicures which are procedures for the proper caring of the nails and for nail cosmetics such as nail painting.

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Tips on how to put on make-up.

November 1, 2008 at 5:32 am (Makeup)
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Natural, rosy radiance

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Tips cheeks

creating a natural, rosy radiance

When applying blush, you want the color to look soft and natural, as if it comes from within.

Read below for tips on how to put on make-up.

1. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application.

2. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline.

3. If you have two shades, apply the darker one on the apple of the cheek first, then use the lighter shade to highlight. Blend well so there is no visible line between colors.

4. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin.

Tip: To know “where to glow” bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. Where your cheeks are flushed is where you are meant to blush. Apply your blush there and it will be naturally rosy every time.

Tip: Cheek color should be used to enhance your complexion, not to change your natural skin tone. Use sparingly for daytime, then add more or a deeper shade for a more dramatic nighttime effect. For special occasions, dust a lightly frosted powder over your cheekbones for a subtle but alluring glow.

Tip: Make sure to blend your blush into your foundation well or it will tend to look unnatural and add the appearance of 5 years to your looks.

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