Lip Balms – With a Twist

lipbalmWant luscious lips that has the ability to shift colors according to your mood? Then Dior has the answer with their Addict Lip Glow, Lip Balm. It is loaded with mood minerals that change colors according to heat thus your overall mood. The human body is subject to many harmful compounds through make-up and you wouldn’t believe it if we told you your daily regimen would go into the hundreds of compounds form naturally obtained to synthesized chemicals you wouldn’t even consider buying should you know of their existence. Dior and the many other cosmetic manufacturers have re-focused their attempts to come up with quality make-up by turning back to nature, trying to imitate what occurs naturally in the natural world. Read the rest of this entry »

Hip Blue Eyes

blueeyesEverybody’s wearing them and color is something that can really bring drama to one’s eyes. Blue liners used with black eyeliners to begin the shade shift brings more drama to your eyes and add to that a dramatic set of lashes with mascara and you get very dramatic eyes that can really make you stand out. Using back first makes the blue stand out as if it were floating, giving your eyes with a blue glow you simply can’t get enough of. Want more drama in your eyes, try some of the best products from Sephora with their products from OPI which comes in a mermaid shade collection that is enough to bring the sun and beach into your eyes as if you were made for the surf. Read the rest of this entry »

Dry Shampoos?

dryshampooMost dry shampoos that are used for heavily styled hair (washing ruins those expensive curls and styling) come in either spray form (why dry?) that sends it all over the place, on your face, clothes and many other places that it ruins and can affect. So why not go for some really dry shampoo that kinda looks like dried up shoe polish complete with a brush on top so spread the mixture all over your hair. The best thing is that the powder form gets more of the stuff into the roots of your hair follicles rather than everywhere else wasting a lot of the product that should otherwise be on your scalp. It comes in two shades, light and dark. The lighter shade is suited for blond hair and the darker shade is suited for other hair types (dark). Read the rest of this entry »

Oil Control Film

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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.

Beautiful Eyes, How?

eyeshadowEye shadows have been used since ancient times to enhance the eyes and to bring focus towards the expressive windows into the soul. For those with ivory complexions, neutral shades as well as blue-greens. reddish-browns and cool purple hues work best highlighting the eyes on an otherwise bright face toning down your skin tone. Beige skin, use taupe, greens, warm brown’s, deep plums and tawnie’s work in the same way. For darker skin tones or bronze skin, use darker and bolder shades avoiding bright ones that would look artificial and unnatural.
Your iris or eye color can also be used to continue the drama of your eyeshadow, taking clue from their eyes. contrast is the key to a good effect allowing you to bring more attention to your face and thus making it as presentable as possible. Application is also key, so keep tab on the many resources on the internet for such steps which would be in the form of video, narratives and many more, for beginners use the video selections which shows the actual process making it easier.

Lipstick Wise

mixmatchLike any woman, lipsticks seldom get worn out before you get tired of the shade or the trends make them a thing of the past. If you have several tubes of formerly favorite shades and colors, why not try to make a unique blend by cutting off some stubs (two or more), placing them in a microwave safe container and heating them till they melt. You know those small bottles with metal caps that once contained some face cream, they make good containers for such stuff and apply with a brush or with your fingers. Transfer it while still warm so it pours easy, let cool and use as regular lipstick with a brush or with your fingers. Who knows, you might just get a unique shade you can’t buy from the store.

Minimize Wrinkles


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To minimize wrinkles we should always be conscious of how you touch your face. When we are washing our face as much as possible do not scrub vigorously. Harsh, hard, or vigorous movements and touches can stretch and pull at the skin in an adverse way. Like when we dry our face pat it dry, rather than rubbing a cloth up and down. When we apply makeup use brushes rather than your fingers. It applies makeup with a light, easy touch, which means less stress and tugging for your skin. When you use your finger, there is more pressure exerted on the skin, even if it feels minute to you. Cleansing our face regularly and ensure that we removed ALL makeup is very important to prevent wrinkles.

完璧な肌を保って下さい

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誰でも、程度の差はあるにせよ、自分の外見を気にしています。 肌は、外見を左右する決定要因です。 睡眠中に、肌の修復プロセスが働くため、欠乏すると目の回りのくま、そして/または、目の下の腫れを強調して外見を悪化しかねません。 また、吹き出物を増やすことにもなりかねません。
現代の我々の生活スタイルは、休息より働くことを要求しますが、就寝前に夜間の肌の再生プロセスを最大限に生かし、朝、肌が最高の状態に見える手助けが出来ます。 まずすべきことは、就寝前にいつも化粧を落とすことです。また、一日の間に肌に付いた汚れとあかは、毛穴をふさぐリスクがあります。 殆どの場合、疲れすぎてきちんと化粧落としが出来ません。Noxzemaウエット・クリーニング・クロスまたは、ポンズ・コールド・クリームなど、便利なウエットタイプのクレンジングクロスは、速く、簡単に役目を果たします。

倹約のトリック、長続きするスモーキーアイメイク


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以下は簡単な倹約メーク方法です。 グレーと黒または青のシャドーのメークアップパレット一つとブラシを二本用意してください。 ブラシの一本を濡らし、アイシャドウに少しつけてください。 ベースとしてグレィのシャドウを眼のアーチに沿って付けてください。そして濡れてないブラシをもう一方のシャドーの部分に付け、同様にしてください。 まぶたにも黒か青のシャドーと使い、上記を繰り返してください。 レイヤーテクニックを使うと、パウダーのシャドーだけを使用するよりも、アイシャドーをずっと長続きさせられます。 最後のタッチとして、リキッドアイライナーをまつげのすぐ上に付けると眼がいきいきとして見えます。 このテクニックは貴方のメークアップの色を強調するという追加ボーナスがあります。 オールナイトのパーティがある時にでも、試してみてください!

Keep a flawless skin

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All of us are conscious about our looks to some or more extent. Our skin is a very important determinant of our looks. Since the skin’s repair processes are hard at work while we sleep, lack of it can actually worsen the look of our skin by intensifying dark circles and/or puffiness under the eyes. It can also lead to increased breakouts.
Our lifestyle now requires more work than rest but there are things we can do before bed to maximize the overnight skin-renewal process and help your skin look its best in the morning. The first thing we should all do is always remove makeup before bed since makeup, plus the dirt and grime that collect on skin during the day, increases the risk of clogged pores. Most of the time we are too exhausted to do a thorough removal, convenient pre-moistened cleansing cloths, such as Noxzema Wet Cleansing Cloths or ponds cold cream, can quickly–and easily–get the job done.