Beauty Tips Blog

Thrifty Trick: Long lasting Smokey eyes look.

Aileen — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:30:32 +0000

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Here’s a quick and thrifty trick to try. Have two brushes and one palette of makeup with grey and black or blue shade. Wet one of the brushes and dip it in a small area of the eye shadow. Apply the grey shade first up to the arch of the eyes, as a base, and then follow it up using your dry brush on the other side portion of your shadow. Then do the same things for your eyelids using a black or blue shade to color them. Using this layering technique enables your eyeshadow look to last much longer than applying powder shadow alone. The last touch is to put liquid eyeliner just above your eyelashes so your eyes will look alive. And, as an added bonus, this technique intensifies the color of your make-up. Give it a try next time you have an all night party!

To Eat or not To Eat

Aileen — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:49:54 +0000

The use of MSG is still so widespread that it is quite impossible to determine whether it has been used or not to make the food you are about to eat taste better. True there may be bold signs or claims that menus are stripped of all MSG use but that’s only as far as it goes for as with most people, it is very difficult to determine its use unless you have some specific reaction to the additive we all know as MSG. Even a trip to the local deli might have you grabbing a dose of the stuff and a trip to the nearest fast food for a quick lunch is another sure way to load up. Not many establishments would openly advertise they use it but honesty is still the best policy and that isn’t necessarily good for business in a sense according to them.

Considered safe for use on food as an additive by the USFDA, one of the most stringent government health offices the world over, there are still quite a few exaggerated claims of ill side effects of its use. There may be cases of interaction between existing medical conditions or drugs that can lead to hyper-sensitivity to the stuff but statistics place the numbers at so low levels they do not warrant aggressive barring from use.

Oil Control Film

editor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:58:29 +0000

Having an oily, shiny face can be very frustrating and can even start pimple breakouts. A beauty essential for those people with oily skin is an oil control/blotting film.
An oil control film is a must-have for people with oily skin, especially when going out. It instantly removes excess oil on the face, giving a fresh and clean feel after. It is easy to use, just pat a sheet/film over the shiny areas of the face to give your skin a beautiful result. Using the film with a light dab will only remove the excess oil/grease on the face without messing the make-up. Another advantage of the oil control film is that it is very convenient, economical and handy which makes it easy to bring along and stuff it anywhere.

Look Good, Spend Less

Aileen — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:04:23 +0000

Wanna look good but on a very tight budget? Sit back and relax. You don’t have to be as rich as Paris Hilton to look good. With a little improvisation, you can be like her or anyone that you adore.

If your eyebrows are like Bert’s and Ernie’s, you need not to worry. With a simple touch and help of petroleum jelly i.e. Vaseline, you can style your eyebrows perfectly. Apply a small amount of it and perfecto! Not only that you can put it on your cheekbones, use it as hand and feet cream and of course as lip gloss.

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Smell Says It All

Aileen — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:24:30 +0000

Our perfumes always reflect our personalities. Choosing a scent can be an overwhelming assignment. Our sense of smell can only differentiate a few fragrances before our nose goes into “smell overload.” The option of other consumers is to shop online though at times this can be a frustration especially if we are not familiar with the fragrance. The best thing to do if we are hunting for a new perfume, ask for samples or if this is not feasible, buy a small bottle of the said scent. In this way, you’ll be able to find out if the aroma suits you well.

Your Diet and Acne Breakout

Kip V — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:02:31 +0000

Hiding in your house, too embarrassed to go out, social life is deteriorating – all these just because of your acne. That’s too bad. But you know what; acnes can be controlled and treated. But it would make more sense if you can control their breakout in the first place, right? And it all starts with the food you take. Foods high in fat, oil, sugar, and even carbohydrates can cause the breakout of acnes. But they do not cause the acne themselves. Limit you intake of these kinds of foods. Maintain a healthy diet. Eat more organic food. Junk foods should be avoided if you have acne problems. Also, know the foods which you are allergic to, allergies can also lead to acne breakout. Stay hydrated. Dehydration is bad for your skin. Take vitamin E to keep your skin healthy.

Skin deep: getting to know Vitamin E

Aileen — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:34:44 +0000

What exactly is Vitamin E and why do most beauty products today have it? According to the experts, Vitamin E is best known for its antioxidant properties. This basically means that it has the ability to help protect vital cell structures by neutralizing molecules called free radicals, which are unstable molecules that come from sources like air pollution and radiation. By nature, free radicals are bad for the body as they can bring about damage and eventually, a multitude of diseases.

And one of the body parts that can be greatly affected by free radicals is the skin. This is why skin care products with Vitamin E are very important in keeping your skin healthy. It helps protect the cells from damage and because it keeps the free radicals at bay, the skin remains healthy.

So if you want to make sure your skin is nourished, load up on almonds, kiwi, and mangoes as these foods are known to have different quantities of Vitamin E. And to make sure you get enough in your system, it�s always a good idea to take supplements to complement your diet.

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Ten-minutes is all you need

Aileen — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:33:03 +0000

A busy schedule is one the most perfect excuses that girls use when they start neglecting themselves. How many times have you heard the line �I have no time�? Countless right? But this shouldn�t be the case. Because believe it or not, all you need to stay pretty is ten minutes tops.

Ready? Here we go:

1. Wash, tone, and moisturize. You�ve heard it time and again, but it�s true. Following this easy, three-step secret can help keep your skin smooth, young, and zit-free. And with spotless skin, what would you need make-up for? If you move quick enough, five minutes is all you need.

2. Hair we go. Your hair is there for a reason and it shouldn�t be ignored. If you think you won�t have time to be bothered with it, then take three minutes to clear the tangles and put it up in a neat pony. Too short? Slather on some gel or wax to keep every strand in place. A messy mop of hair with no sense of direction? Definitely not pretty.

3. Pink is it. You�ve already got perfect skin and your hair�s in place. So all you need to complete the look is to swab a bit of color to your lips and cheeks. A lip and cheek tint would instantly give you a healthy pink glow.

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Staying beautiful over the years

Aileen — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:34:29 +0000

Fact is, age plays a significant role when it comes to beauty. The natural aging process involves certain changes in our physique that results to some not so beautiful effects. We’ve heard it all before : wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin.

This is exactly why it’s important to know the right kind of skin care you need to use in reference to your age. Not all products are good for all skin types. And as you mature, there would be things you need to do that you might not have done before.

Don’t have a clue on what to do? Take a look at this article entitled, Beauty by numbers and get pointers on what you should do to take care of your skin whether you’re in your 20′s, 30′s, 30′s or even 50′s.

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A nifty tip for lively eyes

Aileen — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:47:02 +0000

What do you do if you had a really wild night partying out in the town and having a little too much to drink and not a lot of sleep? You’ll certainly look like a zombie when you wake up. Is there a way out of this beauty dilemma? Well, if you have a white eyeliner then you have in your hands your savior.

A great beauty tip for those who want to avoid looking like a sleepy mess is using white eyeliner. Trace the inside of the underside of your eye with eyeliner and it will create the illusion of a wider looking eye. No more sleepy look!