According to a well known cosmetics buyer, although there have always been men who have taken great care of their appearance, the strategy is to now appeal to the wider, men’s market - in particular to young men - a market that drives most of the growth in this industry.
Don't be surprised if very soon your toiletry kit contains not only shaving cream, deodorant and toothpaste, but concealer, oil-absorbing face powder
and brow gel. The men's market is particularly tempting to large cosmetics companies, which have seen sales at department stores plateau in recent years. Although still a niche market, retailers say men's cosmetics can only grow, given an aging population with the money and motivation to keep their youthful looks.
That's because guys are relying on an increasing number of made-for-men products like these to put their best face forward. uys have gone from secretly filching some of their girlfriends' moisturizers, to owning enough beauty products to make most drag queens blush.
So are we ready to embrace makeup on men? After all, the Beatles' long-ish hair was once considered an affront to modest '60s sensibilities. Or will men's makeup go the route of the men's skirt trend circa 2003 that never quite took off?
The purpose of wearing face makeup, like cover-up and powder, is to hide blemishes. If you have perfect skin, I envy you and you can skip this and the next paragraph and go straight to nail polish, lucky jerk .
Well-known cosmetic empires along with the smaller, up and comers are introducing skin care, fragrance and even makeup product lines targeted to men who have a penchant for primping.
Many male celebrities, actors, and models sit in a makeup chair before making a public appearance. It's no surprise that with modern society's emphasis on youth, perfection, and physical attraction, women aren't the only ones who want to accentuate their best facial features and hide blemishes and scars. Makeup for men is one of these double-edged things for women – yes, we would like men to look better, but how far do we want them to go, and do we want to know exactly how they got there?
Even in the metro age, dabbing concealer on a blemish is seen as an emasculating activity. American ambivalence about men's makeup seems to run pretty deep, as GQ fashion editor Brian Coats can attest, "I just think it can be a scary thing for guys to wear makeup. I kind of understand that." Coats believes makeup on men is not a good idea for the general population. "A guy should look like a guy. I think in general, guys just look better natural."
To reduce blister of eyes, grate a potato and tie in a cloth and place the cloth over eyes for about 15 minutes. Add a little pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and radiant eyes. Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal measure and apply around the eyes, after 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively. Make a mixture of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply it around the eyes previous to sleep and wash it off in the morning.
For the final touch of any masculine handsome routine, I recommend you get some good cologne.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Learn the Proper Steps on How to Put on Makeup
Want to know a little secret? The steps you take to put on makeup is equally important to the final makeup itself.
It is crucial that you put on make-up in the right sequence so you achieve an attractive, sophisticated look you wish for.
Knowing the right steps on how to apply makeup may sometimes be somewhat tricky, but you will definitely enjoy it as well.
How to Put on Makeup
Below is a step by step method for putting on makeup properly.
First you need to start with a clean face before applying makeup. Cleanse your entire facial area with a reliable cleanser and put on a good moisturizer and sunscreen afterwards. Then, you can start by putting a makeup base to prepare your face for the make-up.
If you have order:, :1:3: blemishes or dark circles that you need to cover up, put on concealer after your makeup base. Your concealer should be a little lighter lighter than your foundation.
The most important part that makes or breaks a great makeup is putting on the proper shade of foundation that matches your skin color very closely.
The simple act of putting on foundation can greatly beautify your overall look. It has the power to even out your skin color and make skin imperfections less obvious. Don't forget to blend your foundation very well at the jaw line to prevent that artificial looking division.
Put on a some translucent face powder over your foundation to set your foundation. Doing this can also keep your face fresh looking even towards the day's end.
After your face, your next concentration should be on your eyes. Fill in your eyebrows with your eyeliner brush to create a perfect curve.
Then, put on an eyeshadow that coordinates with the color of your eyes and your skin color and blend well.
Line your lower lids thinly starting from the outer corner of your eye inwards. Curl your eyelashes and put on a great volumizing mascara.
The next step is to apply a natural looking tint onto your cheek apples. You should choose a blush color that is closest to your how your cheek looks like after a long exercise.
Protect your lips first with your reliable lip balm. Line your lips with a nice lip liner starting from the outer corner of the lower lip going inwards.
Then, put on a good colored lipstick or lipgloss that coordinates well with your make up. With a good lip brush or your fingers to blend your lip liner with the lipstick or lipgloss color. Blot your lips by clamping lightly with soft tissue.
Lastly, under natural light, look at yourself in front of the mirror to see if everything blends well.
It is crucial that you put on make-up in the right sequence so you achieve an attractive, sophisticated look you wish for.
Knowing the right steps on how to apply makeup may sometimes be somewhat tricky, but you will definitely enjoy it as well.
How to Put on Makeup
Below is a step by step method for putting on makeup properly.
First you need to start with a clean face before applying makeup. Cleanse your entire facial area with a reliable cleanser and put on a good moisturizer and sunscreen afterwards. Then, you can start by putting a makeup base to prepare your face for the make-up.
If you have order:, :1:3: blemishes or dark circles that you need to cover up, put on concealer after your makeup base. Your concealer should be a little lighter lighter than your foundation.
The most important part that makes or breaks a great makeup is putting on the proper shade of foundation that matches your skin color very closely.
The simple act of putting on foundation can greatly beautify your overall look. It has the power to even out your skin color and make skin imperfections less obvious. Don't forget to blend your foundation very well at the jaw line to prevent that artificial looking division.
Put on a some translucent face powder over your foundation to set your foundation. Doing this can also keep your face fresh looking even towards the day's end.
After your face, your next concentration should be on your eyes. Fill in your eyebrows with your eyeliner brush to create a perfect curve.
Then, put on an eyeshadow that coordinates with the color of your eyes and your skin color and blend well.
Line your lower lids thinly starting from the outer corner of your eye inwards. Curl your eyelashes and put on a great volumizing mascara.
The next step is to apply a natural looking tint onto your cheek apples. You should choose a blush color that is closest to your how your cheek looks like after a long exercise.
Protect your lips first with your reliable lip balm. Line your lips with a nice lip liner starting from the outer corner of the lower lip going inwards.
Then, put on a good colored lipstick or lipgloss that coordinates well with your make up. With a good lip brush or your fingers to blend your lip liner with the lipstick or lipgloss color. Blot your lips by clamping lightly with soft tissue.
Lastly, under natural light, look at yourself in front of the mirror to see if everything blends well.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Day to Day Makeup Tips
Makeup is womens favourite which can give gorgeous look. By using the proper makeup tips we can maintain our face as beautiful as others. There are various types of the makeup atoms which are preferably used for the specific part such as eye, chik, chin, nose and so on. Makeup should be used to help you look good and feel better. Applying these beauty makeup tips to update your look is a skill that can be learned by anyone and, with guidance, any woman (teen) can learn to use these cosmetics tips to make the most of her own natural looks.
Make sure you have all the appropriate makeup tools and products you need.
Discover the key to glowing and healthy skin, whether you are a teenager or a grandmother.
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.
To find the perfect area to place your brush, look straight ahead into a mirror, find the highest point of your eyebrow, and then follow an imaginary vertical line going down toward the eye's crease. Set the brush down into the crease precisely on the imaginary line and begin blending in a slightly outward direction that follows the true crease and just above, to where the brow bone begins.
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.
Replace your mascara every 3 months - old mascara doesn’t go on smoothly, making your lashes dry, short and clumpy looking. If you are on a budget, try to find a great drugstore brand.
Know how to maintain, manage hair styles and haircuts.
Classic neutrals perfectly complement daring metallics this fall. Follow these easy steps to quickly master the season's newest shades for eyes and lips.
Most foundations on the market however have pink or orange tones. Women wearing these foundations often end up looking artificial, ashy and two-toned. The only true yellow based foundations on the market are manufactured by Sacha Cosmetics.
Dip roll of cotton in a ice-cold mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and softly wash it off. Apply a little baby oil. For long eyelashes, apply a slight coat of castor oil each night. It strengthens lashes and cools eyes. Rub a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off gloomy circles.
Some guidelines on the shelf life of cosmetics for foundation used for 6 - 12 months.
Gloss is a finishing serum to help tame flyaways with a concentrated silicone serum that also adds shine without weight (and there is no oil in it). They use Vitamin E to also protect against free radical damage.
If concealer is little heavy on the chick then try dabbing a little moisturizer and blending in the area to get better finishing on face. At the time of choosing makeup, moisturizers and sunscreens, make sure they are hypo allergenic and fragrance-free.
Make sure you have all the appropriate makeup tools and products you need.
Discover the key to glowing and healthy skin, whether you are a teenager or a grandmother.
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.
To find the perfect area to place your brush, look straight ahead into a mirror, find the highest point of your eyebrow, and then follow an imaginary vertical line going down toward the eye's crease. Set the brush down into the crease precisely on the imaginary line and begin blending in a slightly outward direction that follows the true crease and just above, to where the brow bone begins.
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.
Replace your mascara every 3 months - old mascara doesn’t go on smoothly, making your lashes dry, short and clumpy looking. If you are on a budget, try to find a great drugstore brand.
Know how to maintain, manage hair styles and haircuts.
Classic neutrals perfectly complement daring metallics this fall. Follow these easy steps to quickly master the season's newest shades for eyes and lips.
Most foundations on the market however have pink or orange tones. Women wearing these foundations often end up looking artificial, ashy and two-toned. The only true yellow based foundations on the market are manufactured by Sacha Cosmetics.
Dip roll of cotton in a ice-cold mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and softly wash it off. Apply a little baby oil. For long eyelashes, apply a slight coat of castor oil each night. It strengthens lashes and cools eyes. Rub a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off gloomy circles.
Some guidelines on the shelf life of cosmetics for foundation used for 6 - 12 months.
Gloss is a finishing serum to help tame flyaways with a concentrated silicone serum that also adds shine without weight (and there is no oil in it). They use Vitamin E to also protect against free radical damage.
If concealer is little heavy on the chick then try dabbing a little moisturizer and blending in the area to get better finishing on face. At the time of choosing makeup, moisturizers and sunscreens, make sure they are hypo allergenic and fragrance-free.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Does Makeup Make You Age Faster?
The relationship between makeup and aging tends to be a bit of a grey area. Often, many questions arise concerning this topic, though there aren’t a lot substantial answers. Most of the debates revolving around makeup and aging don’t seem to have any factual basis. This ambiguity has a lot to do with what aging itself actually means.
Aging occurs due to a lack of collagen and elastin. These two things help to hold skin together while ensuring that it is smooth, tight, strong and supple. Collagen and elastin also prevent the skin from loosening by maintaining the skin structure. This process prevents wrinkles and sagging from occurring.
The reason why so many different skin experts negatively equate makeup with aging is solely based upon the ingredients that makeup is composed of. There have been allegations that some of the ingredients inside certain makeup products contain toxins, which might negatively affect collagen and hence make the aging process faster.
Some types of makeup can clog pores causing a large amount of build-up. This build-up leads to acne and many other skin conditions. However, most of the beauty products on the market these days are non-comedogenic, which means that shouldn’t block your pores. Still, it is important to read all labels, understand all ingredients, and choose only those products that are all-natural.
Some experts also believe that makeup effectively blocks the sun. These claims are based on the premise that exposure to the sun (at least 15 minutes) is required in order to maintain healthy skin. While there is some truth behind the assumption that Vitamin D is necessary for the skin (the sun is an excellent source of Vitamin D), it has also been proven that more than 15 minutes of sun exposure can lead to cancer.
There have also been a lot of allegations that anti-aging cosmetic products pose threats to the skin. Claims have been made that these anti aging skin care products actually increase the rate of aging because of the toxic ingredients present in them. While this might be true of some products that are composed of chemicals, natural products do not contain any harmful ingredients.
Most of the arguments revolving around aging, anti aging and makeup are based on assumption-related risks. The important thing to remember is to wash your face with a high-quality product daily in order to avoid any clogged pores or build-up. Of course, this process is only as good as the cleansers that you choose, so make sure to select quality products.
Presently, there is no conclusive evidence that points towards makeup as the sole cause of making skin age faster. Since there is no concrete evidence either way, it is suggested that you look towards natural solutions for various skin care requirements.
Skin enhancement, anti aging products, and general skin cleaners should all be natural. Various natural applications (nutrition, topical, and diet-wise) all are known to be very most effective ways of ensuring young, beautiful, and healthy looking skin.
Aging occurs due to a lack of collagen and elastin. These two things help to hold skin together while ensuring that it is smooth, tight, strong and supple. Collagen and elastin also prevent the skin from loosening by maintaining the skin structure. This process prevents wrinkles and sagging from occurring.
The reason why so many different skin experts negatively equate makeup with aging is solely based upon the ingredients that makeup is composed of. There have been allegations that some of the ingredients inside certain makeup products contain toxins, which might negatively affect collagen and hence make the aging process faster.
Some types of makeup can clog pores causing a large amount of build-up. This build-up leads to acne and many other skin conditions. However, most of the beauty products on the market these days are non-comedogenic, which means that shouldn’t block your pores. Still, it is important to read all labels, understand all ingredients, and choose only those products that are all-natural.
Some experts also believe that makeup effectively blocks the sun. These claims are based on the premise that exposure to the sun (at least 15 minutes) is required in order to maintain healthy skin. While there is some truth behind the assumption that Vitamin D is necessary for the skin (the sun is an excellent source of Vitamin D), it has also been proven that more than 15 minutes of sun exposure can lead to cancer.
There have also been a lot of allegations that anti-aging cosmetic products pose threats to the skin. Claims have been made that these anti aging skin care products actually increase the rate of aging because of the toxic ingredients present in them. While this might be true of some products that are composed of chemicals, natural products do not contain any harmful ingredients.
Most of the arguments revolving around aging, anti aging and makeup are based on assumption-related risks. The important thing to remember is to wash your face with a high-quality product daily in order to avoid any clogged pores or build-up. Of course, this process is only as good as the cleansers that you choose, so make sure to select quality products.
Presently, there is no conclusive evidence that points towards makeup as the sole cause of making skin age faster. Since there is no concrete evidence either way, it is suggested that you look towards natural solutions for various skin care requirements.
Skin enhancement, anti aging products, and general skin cleaners should all be natural. Various natural applications (nutrition, topical, and diet-wise) all are known to be very most effective ways of ensuring young, beautiful, and healthy looking skin.
Monday, 18 January 2010
How to Know It's Time to Throw Away Your Makeup
Do not feel bad if you are one of those women who think that changing fashion and trends every three months is absurd. A lot of people feel the same way, especially now that the price of almost everything has risen astronomically. No one in her right mind, except probably the ultra rich, can religiously continue to change her wardrobe every quarter.
If you feel this way about fashion, you probably also despise the changing colors and fads of the makeup industry. The electric blue eye shadow that has been in vogue in January might already be a fashion faux pas in September. However, there might be some logical explanation behind these fashion transformations. For one thing, makeup does not last as long as bags, shoes and clothes. If you value your skin and safety, you need to understand that makeup has an expiry date just like other consumable items.
So when do you ditch your makeup? Here are a few tips that might help you decide:
Storage Is Very Important
Much like other commodities, the price of makeup is on the rise. Thus, it would only be wise to maximize the life of your makeup as much as you can. One way of making sure that your foundation, mascara or other cream-based stuff don't go rancid or congeal prematurely, you need to store them in places that are cool and dark. Do not leave them out in the sunlight because some of the important ingredients, such as preservatives, could decay or break down.
Oxygen is also among the number one enemies of makeup. Thus, it would be best to keep the lids and caps of your beauty kits secured when not in use. Leaving them open would make oxidation faster.
Cream Vs. Powder
If you have a relatively smooth and blemish-free face and you really do not need to cover your face with tons of makeup everyday, it would be best to choose a powder-based makeup rather than a cream-based variety. Powder-based foundation, concealer, blush or eye shadow usually lasts longer than its cream-based counterpart.
The rule of thumb is to throw out your cream makeup after one year. When it comes to foundations, however, the ones that have oil as a base can last about 18 months -- far longer than the ones that are water-based. Powder varieties can last for 24 up to 36 months, depending on how you store and take care of them.
Mind The Smell And Texture
Since there is really no expiration date printed on the boxes or bottles of makeup, it would be quite tricky to know when to throw them. As a general rule, however, you need to toss your foundation and other beauty paraphernalia when it changes color, texture and smell. These changes usually mean that bacteria are starting to take up residence in your makeup.
Be Careful With Mascara
One of the makeup products that you need to take particular care of is the mascara. A lot of women have gotten eye infection from using bacteria-infested mascara and other eye products. First, you do not want to share mascara with other people. Sharing this particular makeup is a fast way to spread infection. Next, if you have an eye infection, you need to throw your old mascara as soon as possible. Lastly, mascara is usually only good for three months.
Effect Of Retinol
It is important to note that the effectiveness or the potency of Retinol in makeup usually lasts for only a month. However, do not ditch the makeup yet because you can still use them to cover your blemish, give you rosy checks, or brighten up your eyes for a few more months.
If you feel this way about fashion, you probably also despise the changing colors and fads of the makeup industry. The electric blue eye shadow that has been in vogue in January might already be a fashion faux pas in September. However, there might be some logical explanation behind these fashion transformations. For one thing, makeup does not last as long as bags, shoes and clothes. If you value your skin and safety, you need to understand that makeup has an expiry date just like other consumable items.
So when do you ditch your makeup? Here are a few tips that might help you decide:
Storage Is Very Important
Much like other commodities, the price of makeup is on the rise. Thus, it would only be wise to maximize the life of your makeup as much as you can. One way of making sure that your foundation, mascara or other cream-based stuff don't go rancid or congeal prematurely, you need to store them in places that are cool and dark. Do not leave them out in the sunlight because some of the important ingredients, such as preservatives, could decay or break down.
Oxygen is also among the number one enemies of makeup. Thus, it would be best to keep the lids and caps of your beauty kits secured when not in use. Leaving them open would make oxidation faster.
Cream Vs. Powder
If you have a relatively smooth and blemish-free face and you really do not need to cover your face with tons of makeup everyday, it would be best to choose a powder-based makeup rather than a cream-based variety. Powder-based foundation, concealer, blush or eye shadow usually lasts longer than its cream-based counterpart.
The rule of thumb is to throw out your cream makeup after one year. When it comes to foundations, however, the ones that have oil as a base can last about 18 months -- far longer than the ones that are water-based. Powder varieties can last for 24 up to 36 months, depending on how you store and take care of them.
Mind The Smell And Texture
Since there is really no expiration date printed on the boxes or bottles of makeup, it would be quite tricky to know when to throw them. As a general rule, however, you need to toss your foundation and other beauty paraphernalia when it changes color, texture and smell. These changes usually mean that bacteria are starting to take up residence in your makeup.
Be Careful With Mascara
One of the makeup products that you need to take particular care of is the mascara. A lot of women have gotten eye infection from using bacteria-infested mascara and other eye products. First, you do not want to share mascara with other people. Sharing this particular makeup is a fast way to spread infection. Next, if you have an eye infection, you need to throw your old mascara as soon as possible. Lastly, mascara is usually only good for three months.
Effect Of Retinol
It is important to note that the effectiveness or the potency of Retinol in makeup usually lasts for only a month. However, do not ditch the makeup yet because you can still use them to cover your blemish, give you rosy checks, or brighten up your eyes for a few more months.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Makeup For Oily Skin
We can't all be blessed with normal skin. Unfortunately, for many of us, oily skin is our struggle. On the positive side, those with oily skin have skin that doesn't show the signs of aging as quickly as other skin types. So, when life gives you lemons, create lemon juice and water to apply on oily skin. Rinse with warm water.
Oily skin can occur at different stages in your life; adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause. Hormones can play a role in oily skin. Oily skin is characterized by large pores, dullness, a grease-like appearance, and roughness. The sebaceous gland produces excess oil thus giving the skin the shine associated with oily skin. Washing the face several times a day can make the situation worse, causing the gland to produce even more oil. Choosing the right skin regimen and makeup for oily skin is not as difficult as it might seem.
Identifying Your Skin Type
It is important to know your skin type. Examine your face closely. Do you see large pores, flakes, or redness? Each can indicate a different skin type or be indicators of oily skin. Take a tissue to your face and blot. Did you absorb oil? If your self-examination reveals large pores and oil on the tissue, you could have oily skin. The redness can be from excessive washing or sensitive skin. I have combination skin. It is very oily with large pores in the t-zone and dry around my cheeks. If you are still unsure, consult a dermatologist or aesthetician.
Taking Care of Oily Skin
Caring for your skin now will provide benefits for the future. Your skin will thank you five years from now. Know how to take care of you skin, both inside and out. It is important to drink water so that the skin remains hydrated. Taking vitamins, especially vitamin B2 and B5 will also help your body. These vitamins can help the skin look more radiant and improve paleness.
Products for Preparing Oily Skin for Makeup
When cleansing, use an oil-based cleanser since it will help dissolve oil better. Do not use harsh cleaners that leave the skin feeling tight. This tightness will restrict oil flow and lead to clogged pores later. Also, massage the face when cleansing to avoid pushing dirt and oil into the pores. Scrubbing will clog the pores. Rinse with warm water to help dissolve oil. Use a mud or clay mask one or two times a week.
Read labels. Look for products that are for oily skin. Avoid products that contain alcohol since alcohol dries the skin. Petroleum based products such as mineral oil contain too much oil and can further clog pores. Use astringents containing acetone. Acetone dissolves oil better. Moisturizers need to be oil-free. You may only need to moisturize certain areas such as around the eyes. Mature skin will need to moisturize the entire face.
I find that applying cucumber juice before applying makeup helps my skin's appearance. Witch-hazel will do the same. Both are excellent ways to create a more balanced ph for the skin. You may even want to spritz lavender water on your face several times a day. It is a good hydrator for oily skin as well as providing antiseptic properties.
Makeup for Oily Skin
Read labels. There are some items that should be avoided and some items that you should look for in makeup for oily skin. There are certain makeup companies that are known for their work in designing products for specific skin types. I recommend Clinique. It has a reputation for excellent care and products. I also like Jane Iredale Cosmetics. This is a mineral based line used by many dermatologists.
Avoid
1. Avoid products containing oil from petroleum. This includes mineral oil. Use oil-free makeup or makeup that is intended to benefit oily skin.
2. Avoid makeup that contains alcohol. Alcohol will strip the skin of oil, which may cause the body to produce even more.
3. Look for ingredients such as bismuth oxychloride and dimenthicone. Both can clog pores and may cause blemishes. These are commonly found in foundation or powder based products.
Beneficial
1. Find foundations that contain titanium dioxide, a naturally occurring sun protector.
2. Makeup for oily skin should contain serecite to reduce the appearance of pores and help absorb oil.
3. Kaolin clay added in foundation will help oil control.
4. Zinc oxide used in makeup will act as an anti-inflammatory.
A makeup artist will use products designed for a customer's skin type in order to promote healthy skin. It is equally important for the makeup artist to become familiar with products and ingredients for specific skin care. Knowing how to take care of a customer's skin will benefit the client and the makeup artist's reputation.
Oily skin can occur at different stages in your life; adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause. Hormones can play a role in oily skin. Oily skin is characterized by large pores, dullness, a grease-like appearance, and roughness. The sebaceous gland produces excess oil thus giving the skin the shine associated with oily skin. Washing the face several times a day can make the situation worse, causing the gland to produce even more oil. Choosing the right skin regimen and makeup for oily skin is not as difficult as it might seem.
Identifying Your Skin Type
It is important to know your skin type. Examine your face closely. Do you see large pores, flakes, or redness? Each can indicate a different skin type or be indicators of oily skin. Take a tissue to your face and blot. Did you absorb oil? If your self-examination reveals large pores and oil on the tissue, you could have oily skin. The redness can be from excessive washing or sensitive skin. I have combination skin. It is very oily with large pores in the t-zone and dry around my cheeks. If you are still unsure, consult a dermatologist or aesthetician.
Taking Care of Oily Skin
Caring for your skin now will provide benefits for the future. Your skin will thank you five years from now. Know how to take care of you skin, both inside and out. It is important to drink water so that the skin remains hydrated. Taking vitamins, especially vitamin B2 and B5 will also help your body. These vitamins can help the skin look more radiant and improve paleness.
Products for Preparing Oily Skin for Makeup
When cleansing, use an oil-based cleanser since it will help dissolve oil better. Do not use harsh cleaners that leave the skin feeling tight. This tightness will restrict oil flow and lead to clogged pores later. Also, massage the face when cleansing to avoid pushing dirt and oil into the pores. Scrubbing will clog the pores. Rinse with warm water to help dissolve oil. Use a mud or clay mask one or two times a week.
Read labels. Look for products that are for oily skin. Avoid products that contain alcohol since alcohol dries the skin. Petroleum based products such as mineral oil contain too much oil and can further clog pores. Use astringents containing acetone. Acetone dissolves oil better. Moisturizers need to be oil-free. You may only need to moisturize certain areas such as around the eyes. Mature skin will need to moisturize the entire face.
I find that applying cucumber juice before applying makeup helps my skin's appearance. Witch-hazel will do the same. Both are excellent ways to create a more balanced ph for the skin. You may even want to spritz lavender water on your face several times a day. It is a good hydrator for oily skin as well as providing antiseptic properties.
Makeup for Oily Skin
Read labels. There are some items that should be avoided and some items that you should look for in makeup for oily skin. There are certain makeup companies that are known for their work in designing products for specific skin types. I recommend Clinique. It has a reputation for excellent care and products. I also like Jane Iredale Cosmetics. This is a mineral based line used by many dermatologists.
Avoid
1. Avoid products containing oil from petroleum. This includes mineral oil. Use oil-free makeup or makeup that is intended to benefit oily skin.
2. Avoid makeup that contains alcohol. Alcohol will strip the skin of oil, which may cause the body to produce even more.
3. Look for ingredients such as bismuth oxychloride and dimenthicone. Both can clog pores and may cause blemishes. These are commonly found in foundation or powder based products.
Beneficial
1. Find foundations that contain titanium dioxide, a naturally occurring sun protector.
2. Makeup for oily skin should contain serecite to reduce the appearance of pores and help absorb oil.
3. Kaolin clay added in foundation will help oil control.
4. Zinc oxide used in makeup will act as an anti-inflammatory.
A makeup artist will use products designed for a customer's skin type in order to promote healthy skin. It is equally important for the makeup artist to become familiar with products and ingredients for specific skin care. Knowing how to take care of a customer's skin will benefit the client and the makeup artist's reputation.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Formal Eye Makeup Tips to Live By
Formal eye makeup tips will allow you to look glamorous no matter if you are heading out for the biggest night of your life or if you are just hanging out with friends. To look glamorous, you need to know just how to apply makeup correctly, to achieve the desired, finished look. Learning how to put on eye makeup does not have to be a difficult process either. Here are several key steps to make your wedding or prom pictures truly amazing.
Pick A Look
Your first course of action is to pick a celebrity or look that you are after to mimic. Eye makeup ideas are hard to come up with on your own, but there are plenty of models out there for you to mimic. This is an eye makeup trick; mimic someone else's look. How will you know who to select? Choose someone that has the same skin tone and hair color as you. Check out what makeup products they are using too.
Pick A Feature
A huge mistake that many people make when it comes to formal make up is that they try to make each of their facial features a focal point. Choose either your eyes or your lips and then apply makeup to enhance that features. The makeup you use in the other area should be more subtle. Select the area of your face that is where you get the most compliments.
No Foundation?
Another formal eye make up trick is to skip the foundation but to use a concealer for blemishes. How does this affect your eye makeup? First off, those that are young are likely to have beautiful, glowing skin with no need for heavy foundations. For your eye makeup, allowing your natural skin tones to come through will allow your eyes to be more set off from the rest of your face. Less makeup everywhere else helps your eyes to stand out.
For bridal makeup, consider more natural and soft tones. The white of a wedding dress makes your skin darker looking. Less is more here. For proms and a night out on the town, look to more drastic and deep color combinations in your eye makeup. Do this to create an alluring look with your eyes.
Formal eye makeup tips like these can be easy to apply any day or night that you are planning out. You can get amazing eye makeup ideas from celebrities by paging through the web or watching Red Carpet footage. The bottom line is to find an amazing look that allows only your eyes to stand out. Eye makeup techniques like these are easy to learn. Practice makes perfect! For a formal look, enhance your eyes.
Pick A Look
Your first course of action is to pick a celebrity or look that you are after to mimic. Eye makeup ideas are hard to come up with on your own, but there are plenty of models out there for you to mimic. This is an eye makeup trick; mimic someone else's look. How will you know who to select? Choose someone that has the same skin tone and hair color as you. Check out what makeup products they are using too.
Pick A Feature
A huge mistake that many people make when it comes to formal make up is that they try to make each of their facial features a focal point. Choose either your eyes or your lips and then apply makeup to enhance that features. The makeup you use in the other area should be more subtle. Select the area of your face that is where you get the most compliments.
No Foundation?
Another formal eye make up trick is to skip the foundation but to use a concealer for blemishes. How does this affect your eye makeup? First off, those that are young are likely to have beautiful, glowing skin with no need for heavy foundations. For your eye makeup, allowing your natural skin tones to come through will allow your eyes to be more set off from the rest of your face. Less makeup everywhere else helps your eyes to stand out.
For bridal makeup, consider more natural and soft tones. The white of a wedding dress makes your skin darker looking. Less is more here. For proms and a night out on the town, look to more drastic and deep color combinations in your eye makeup. Do this to create an alluring look with your eyes.
Formal eye makeup tips like these can be easy to apply any day or night that you are planning out. You can get amazing eye makeup ideas from celebrities by paging through the web or watching Red Carpet footage. The bottom line is to find an amazing look that allows only your eyes to stand out. Eye makeup techniques like these are easy to learn. Practice makes perfect! For a formal look, enhance your eyes.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Why Hire A Bridal Hair And Makeup Artist?
This is the day you have dreamed of since you were just a little girl. You have always pictured in your mind how you would look on your wedding day. Now, it is coming time to actually start planning for that wonderful, romantic, "dream come true" of a day. You have finally found Mr. Wonderful, your perfect dress, the perfect place you want to walk down the aisle, the look and feel of the bridesmaids standing by your side, your flowers...but did you think about your hair and makeup? Are you going to leave that last detail to chance? It is time to think about hiring a professional bridal hair and makeup artist.
Why should you hire a professional bridal hair makeup artist for your wedding day? The answer is quite simple, education, experience, knowledge and the stress-free, convenient environment they create. You want every thing to be perfect on your wedding day and so do they. The last thing you need to stress about is making sure your makeup and hair looks just right. Relax; hire a professional bridal hair and makeup artist that will come to you, which puts more time in your already busy schedule. You will save time and energy and its fun! It is very important that your hair and makeup will look as beautiful and relevant in 20 years as it does on the day of your wedding. A bridal hair and makeup artist knows how to achieve the trendy styles of today without "dating" your photos, creating a perfect memory of your wedding day for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.
Bridal hair and makeup artists use professional products and have the knowledge as to which ones will work with your particular hair or skin type. They are trained to create looks that compliment your dress, the theme of the wedding and your personality. When choosing a makeup artist, make sure you choose one that has specialized training in what is called "Media Makeup". Media Makeup is the knowledge of what the camera (or photograph) will need for color and definition. Bridal Makeup artists understand how makeup will show up with the flash of the camera or under certain lighting conditions. With this education and skill, bridal makeup artists will insure your makeup is never too much or too little and that your wedding photos will be "picture perfect".
Why should you hire a professional bridal hair makeup artist for your wedding day? The answer is quite simple, education, experience, knowledge and the stress-free, convenient environment they create. You want every thing to be perfect on your wedding day and so do they. The last thing you need to stress about is making sure your makeup and hair looks just right. Relax; hire a professional bridal hair and makeup artist that will come to you, which puts more time in your already busy schedule. You will save time and energy and its fun! It is very important that your hair and makeup will look as beautiful and relevant in 20 years as it does on the day of your wedding. A bridal hair and makeup artist knows how to achieve the trendy styles of today without "dating" your photos, creating a perfect memory of your wedding day for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.
Bridal hair and makeup artists use professional products and have the knowledge as to which ones will work with your particular hair or skin type. They are trained to create looks that compliment your dress, the theme of the wedding and your personality. When choosing a makeup artist, make sure you choose one that has specialized training in what is called "Media Makeup". Media Makeup is the knowledge of what the camera (or photograph) will need for color and definition. Bridal Makeup artists understand how makeup will show up with the flash of the camera or under certain lighting conditions. With this education and skill, bridal makeup artists will insure your makeup is never too much or too little and that your wedding photos will be "picture perfect".
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Is Mineral Makeup Really Good for your Skin?
Discovered in the late 70's, mineral makeup has only recently started gaining popularity in the cosmetics world. One of the most famous claims regarding mineral makeup is that it is actually good for your skin. Is there any truth to this claim? Read on and find out.
First of all - what is mineral makeup? Mineral makeup is made from naturally-occuring crushed minerals, usually zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxides and mica. These loose minerals are combined together in different quantities to make a variety of mineral makeup powder formulations such as foundations, finishing powders, concealers, blushers, bronzers and eye shadows. The minerals titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in particular, act as a natural sunblock, effectively filtering UVA and UVB rays to deliver sun protection of up to SPF 20.
Mineral makeup is free of irritants like perfumes
, preservatives (such as parabens), alcohols and dyes. Many traditional makeup brands use synthetic FD&C dyes in their products - however, these dyes have been identified as the one of the leading causes of allergic reactions in makeup. Most mineral makeup lines do not use synthetic dyes, instead, the colors are derived from naturally-occuring iron oxide pigments. All this makes mineral makeup very suitable for people with sensitive skin. In fact, mineral makeup has even been used after surgical procedures like laser peels, when skin is at its most sensitive.
However, not all mineral makeup lines are completely free of chemical irritants. Some brands use the bismuth oxychloride, which can be very irritating on the skin. Bismuth oxychloride is a mineral that is used in some major mineral makeup lines because it imparts a shimmery look to their makeup, and is a cheap filler. Bismuth oxychloride is also heavy, hence the need to 'buff' or force it into your skin. Mineral makeup lines that do not use bismuth oxychloride tend to be lighter in texture and easier to apply.
Mineral makeup can also be good for acne sufferers. By its very nature, mineral cosmetics are non-comedogenic, oil-free, anti-inflammatory and cannot harbor bacteria, which means that acne blemishes can be covered or concealed without further aggravating them. Mineral makeup will not necessarily cure acne, but skin has a much better chance of healing while wearing it, compared to traditional makeup. Many have also reported that they have fallen asleep wearing their mineral makeup without suffering any breakouts the following day. In fact, some mineral makeup lines even have mineral night-time treatments, which are specially-formulated mineral powders that you can wear every night to improve your skin. A good excuse to wear makeup to bed?
Crucially, mineral makeup avoids the use of talc, a known carcinogen found in a lot of traditional makeup. There are also no petrochemicals or coal-derived ingredients, common in a lot of traditional makeup. As you can see, the ingredient listing in say, a mineral foundation is much shorter compared to a traditional liquid foundation.
The positive claims of mineral makeup cannot be applied to all mineral makeup brands or all people. Some will have different reactions compared to others. It is always good to research first before you buy.
First of all - what is mineral makeup? Mineral makeup is made from naturally-occuring crushed minerals, usually zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxides and mica. These loose minerals are combined together in different quantities to make a variety of mineral makeup powder formulations such as foundations, finishing powders, concealers, blushers, bronzers and eye shadows. The minerals titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in particular, act as a natural sunblock, effectively filtering UVA and UVB rays to deliver sun protection of up to SPF 20.
Mineral makeup is free of irritants like perfumes
, preservatives (such as parabens), alcohols and dyes. Many traditional makeup brands use synthetic FD&C dyes in their products - however, these dyes have been identified as the one of the leading causes of allergic reactions in makeup. Most mineral makeup lines do not use synthetic dyes, instead, the colors are derived from naturally-occuring iron oxide pigments. All this makes mineral makeup very suitable for people with sensitive skin. In fact, mineral makeup has even been used after surgical procedures like laser peels, when skin is at its most sensitive.
However, not all mineral makeup lines are completely free of chemical irritants. Some brands use the bismuth oxychloride, which can be very irritating on the skin. Bismuth oxychloride is a mineral that is used in some major mineral makeup lines because it imparts a shimmery look to their makeup, and is a cheap filler. Bismuth oxychloride is also heavy, hence the need to 'buff' or force it into your skin. Mineral makeup lines that do not use bismuth oxychloride tend to be lighter in texture and easier to apply.
Mineral makeup can also be good for acne sufferers. By its very nature, mineral cosmetics are non-comedogenic, oil-free, anti-inflammatory and cannot harbor bacteria, which means that acne blemishes can be covered or concealed without further aggravating them. Mineral makeup will not necessarily cure acne, but skin has a much better chance of healing while wearing it, compared to traditional makeup. Many have also reported that they have fallen asleep wearing their mineral makeup without suffering any breakouts the following day. In fact, some mineral makeup lines even have mineral night-time treatments, which are specially-formulated mineral powders that you can wear every night to improve your skin. A good excuse to wear makeup to bed?
Crucially, mineral makeup avoids the use of talc, a known carcinogen found in a lot of traditional makeup. There are also no petrochemicals or coal-derived ingredients, common in a lot of traditional makeup. As you can see, the ingredient listing in say, a mineral foundation is much shorter compared to a traditional liquid foundation.
The positive claims of mineral makeup cannot be applied to all mineral makeup brands or all people. Some will have different reactions compared to others. It is always good to research first before you buy.
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Bridal Makeup - Choosing the Right Person
Bridal beauty is not a one day affair. You have start taking care of yourself days before the wedding. Three to four weeks before the wedding is good time to start any beauty regime if you need one. Many brides opt for bridal packages that include facials, body wraps and massages that help the body and skin immensely.
Here are few pointers for all those brides to be out there.
• If your one of those girls who has imagined her dress, cake and decor since she was a little girl, you probably even know what kind of look you are going for. If you aren't, then go through some magazines or surf the net to look at reference images for your wedding hair and makeup. You may like someone's eye shadow and some else's hair, so put together a few pictures that can be a reference for the final day.
• On your wedding day it is a good idea to hire a professional to get your makeup and hair done. It makes things easier for you. The best way to find a good makeup artist for your wedding hair and makeup is by reference. Ask your other married friends about makeup artists they have used in their own weddings. Look through their wedding photographs to see how good the makeup looks in the photographs. You are bound to get a few names and referrals, sort through it and visit the ones that really interest you.
• Meet with the makeup artists and begin your trial rounds. Take photographs of all the final result and compare them to make a final choice. Also consider cost and other charges while making a final choice.
• Once you have made up your mind pay an advance and book your slot. Some brides prefer getting ready at the salon and then reaching the venue, while some prefer getting ready at the venue. Getting ready at the venue saves time but involves a lot of interference from family and friends! If the bridesmaids want to get their hair and makeup done it is probably a good idea to book the appointment with you so that there is no confusion later. Make sure you show your makeup artist your dress and also swatches of the bridesmaid's dresses. It will help the makeup artist immensely and she will be able give you the wedding hair and makeup you have always wanted.
• Weddings are stressful so make sure you get enough sleep, eat right and stay fit before the wedding. If you don't look after your self it will show on your skin and face! Always remember a happy bride is a beautiful bride.
Here are few pointers for all those brides to be out there.
• If your one of those girls who has imagined her dress, cake and decor since she was a little girl, you probably even know what kind of look you are going for. If you aren't, then go through some magazines or surf the net to look at reference images for your wedding hair and makeup. You may like someone's eye shadow and some else's hair, so put together a few pictures that can be a reference for the final day.
• On your wedding day it is a good idea to hire a professional to get your makeup and hair done. It makes things easier for you. The best way to find a good makeup artist for your wedding hair and makeup is by reference. Ask your other married friends about makeup artists they have used in their own weddings. Look through their wedding photographs to see how good the makeup looks in the photographs. You are bound to get a few names and referrals, sort through it and visit the ones that really interest you.
• Meet with the makeup artists and begin your trial rounds. Take photographs of all the final result and compare them to make a final choice. Also consider cost and other charges while making a final choice.
• Once you have made up your mind pay an advance and book your slot. Some brides prefer getting ready at the salon and then reaching the venue, while some prefer getting ready at the venue. Getting ready at the venue saves time but involves a lot of interference from family and friends! If the bridesmaids want to get their hair and makeup done it is probably a good idea to book the appointment with you so that there is no confusion later. Make sure you show your makeup artist your dress and also swatches of the bridesmaid's dresses. It will help the makeup artist immensely and she will be able give you the wedding hair and makeup you have always wanted.
• Weddings are stressful so make sure you get enough sleep, eat right and stay fit before the wedding. If you don't look after your self it will show on your skin and face! Always remember a happy bride is a beautiful bride.
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Golden Tips for Bridal Makeup
On the wedding day the Indian bride wants to look best when all when all eyes are set on her. Bride's make up, hairstyle and outfit should be perfectly matched. Her overall look should match her personality. From the bridal outfit to her make up and hairstyle everything should add to her beauty and compliment each other. For a bride her wedding dress is of her most priority.
On your wedding day, you want to look fabulous-but remain true to yourself. You don't want to look like a stranger in your wedding photos.
1. Don’t usually wear makeup? Bend your rule just a little. At the very least, your skin should look flawless and glowing
2. Go through magazines to help you decide how you want your wedding makeup to look before you meet with a makeup artist or purchase any cosmetics. You might want to do this with your groom if you have heard him say things like "you don't need any makeup," "you're beautiful just the way you are," or "just wear what you usually wear." You should let him know that wedding makeup is applied a little differently for photography and that it needs to last all day. If possible, include him when looking through the magazines for wedding makeup styles.
3. To cover the reddish skin, use sheer color corrector and apply tinted moisturizer of yellowish green or olive green shade to neutralize it.
4. Pink color blush is not for the wedding day, generally speaking. Try bronzer under cheekbones instead.
5. For brides with oily skin, be sure to avoid any harsh skin treatments as these can actually increase the amount of oil in your skin. A better alternative is to being a skin care routine with cleansers and balancers made specifically for your skin type.
6. Don’t be afraid to experiment with makeup in the months leading up to the wedding. You should aim to have your makeup choices made at least a month before the wedding so that you can be sure you do not have nasty reactions to new products.
7. Don’t feel that your bridal makeup needs to be very heavy for it to look good in pictures. If you do this, your wedding makeup will only look as though it's been caked on.
8. Apply two layers of waterproof mascara, having few seconds pause between, to avoid smudging Make sure you use smudge proof eye makeup. Wedding ceremonies take a longer time and you might rub the eyes accidentally. Eye shadow should compliment your skin tone and the outfit your wear. Use eyelashes for a dramatic look.
9. Don't forget to carry all of your bridal makeup with you. You never know when you may need to reapply makeup at your wedding.
10. Use a long-lasting lipstick. When they first came out, most were dry and not suitable for a day-filled with close-ups and endless congratulatory kisses. But the new generation wised up with separate color and moisturizer. Apply the color once at the beginning of the day, and remoisturize a couple of times to keep lips luscious and picture-perfect. My favorites are the Cover Girl Outlast All-day Lipcolor.
On your wedding day, you want to look fabulous-but remain true to yourself. You don't want to look like a stranger in your wedding photos.
1. Don’t usually wear makeup? Bend your rule just a little. At the very least, your skin should look flawless and glowing
2. Go through magazines to help you decide how you want your wedding makeup to look before you meet with a makeup artist or purchase any cosmetics. You might want to do this with your groom if you have heard him say things like "you don't need any makeup," "you're beautiful just the way you are," or "just wear what you usually wear." You should let him know that wedding makeup is applied a little differently for photography and that it needs to last all day. If possible, include him when looking through the magazines for wedding makeup styles.
3. To cover the reddish skin, use sheer color corrector and apply tinted moisturizer of yellowish green or olive green shade to neutralize it.
4. Pink color blush is not for the wedding day, generally speaking. Try bronzer under cheekbones instead.
5. For brides with oily skin, be sure to avoid any harsh skin treatments as these can actually increase the amount of oil in your skin. A better alternative is to being a skin care routine with cleansers and balancers made specifically for your skin type.
6. Don’t be afraid to experiment with makeup in the months leading up to the wedding. You should aim to have your makeup choices made at least a month before the wedding so that you can be sure you do not have nasty reactions to new products.
7. Don’t feel that your bridal makeup needs to be very heavy for it to look good in pictures. If you do this, your wedding makeup will only look as though it's been caked on.
8. Apply two layers of waterproof mascara, having few seconds pause between, to avoid smudging Make sure you use smudge proof eye makeup. Wedding ceremonies take a longer time and you might rub the eyes accidentally. Eye shadow should compliment your skin tone and the outfit your wear. Use eyelashes for a dramatic look.
9. Don't forget to carry all of your bridal makeup with you. You never know when you may need to reapply makeup at your wedding.
10. Use a long-lasting lipstick. When they first came out, most were dry and not suitable for a day-filled with close-ups and endless congratulatory kisses. But the new generation wised up with separate color and moisturizer. Apply the color once at the beginning of the day, and remoisturize a couple of times to keep lips luscious and picture-perfect. My favorites are the Cover Girl Outlast All-day Lipcolor.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
7 Steps to Great Makeup
1. Avoid wearing too much
Makeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too much of anything such as:
i) Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.
ii) Mascara: too much mascara looks fake and will flake. It looks especially bad if worn with thick eyeliner or dark blue eye eye shadow.
iii) Foundation: Make sure your foundation is the same color as your skin. Foundation is meant to protect and give the face a smooth look. The magic word is blend.
iv) Powder:The same holds true for powder - not too much. Also, be sure to blend your makeup so there are no obvious lineS
2. Lips
Apply lip liner to completely cover the lips, add color and your lipstick will stay on much longer. Make sure your lip liner doesn't show. Also, your lip color should match your skin tone; wear cool colors if you have cool coloring and warm colors if you have warm coloring. If you want to make your lips look smaller, keep your liner on the inside of your lips. However, if you decide to make your lips look larger, going outside the natural outline of you lips is a mistake. This can look quite messy and unnatural.
3. Appropriate makeup
Wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to the beach you shouldn't wear the same or as much makeup as you would if you were going dancing. Also, when you are in daylight your makeup should be a lighter than when you are out for the evening.
4. Too little or no makeup
Some women don't wear makeup because they are not sure how to use it and are afraid of being overdone. If you are unsure, start will light colours in your shade. Start slowly and add one product at a time. Maybe start with foundation, add mascara, blush or lipstick. If you are not used to wearing makeup, using a lot a first may be a little too much for you, so start slowly. The bottom line is a little is better than none. If you are still unsure seek professional advice.
5. Overall look
When your makeup is completed it should look natural. That means avoiding colours that clash. If you have dark skin and hair you will look better in darker shades; light colours will make you look washed out. If your hair and skin tone are light, light colours will look better on you. Dark makeup will make you look older and harsh. If you have oily skin, first use oil control moisturizer and foundation. Then be sure to wear loose powder, keeping pressed powder with you for touch ups.
6. Hair color
Your hair color should also be in harmony with your skin. If you have dark hair and you want to add color, keep it close to the same shade. If you have light hair, use light colors. As you age your skin will lighten, so should your hair color. One last thing about hair color - if you do color you hair be sure you keep it up, don't let your roots show.
7. One last thing
Keep makeup looking fresh all day by doing regular touch ups. Don't let your makeup fade or crease. Smile!!!
Makeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too much of anything such as:
i) Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.
ii) Mascara: too much mascara looks fake and will flake. It looks especially bad if worn with thick eyeliner or dark blue eye eye shadow.
iii) Foundation: Make sure your foundation is the same color as your skin. Foundation is meant to protect and give the face a smooth look. The magic word is blend.
iv) Powder:The same holds true for powder - not too much. Also, be sure to blend your makeup so there are no obvious lineS
2. Lips
Apply lip liner to completely cover the lips, add color and your lipstick will stay on much longer. Make sure your lip liner doesn't show. Also, your lip color should match your skin tone; wear cool colors if you have cool coloring and warm colors if you have warm coloring. If you want to make your lips look smaller, keep your liner on the inside of your lips. However, if you decide to make your lips look larger, going outside the natural outline of you lips is a mistake. This can look quite messy and unnatural.
3. Appropriate makeup
Wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to the beach you shouldn't wear the same or as much makeup as you would if you were going dancing. Also, when you are in daylight your makeup should be a lighter than when you are out for the evening.
4. Too little or no makeup
Some women don't wear makeup because they are not sure how to use it and are afraid of being overdone. If you are unsure, start will light colours in your shade. Start slowly and add one product at a time. Maybe start with foundation, add mascara, blush or lipstick. If you are not used to wearing makeup, using a lot a first may be a little too much for you, so start slowly. The bottom line is a little is better than none. If you are still unsure seek professional advice.
5. Overall look
When your makeup is completed it should look natural. That means avoiding colours that clash. If you have dark skin and hair you will look better in darker shades; light colours will make you look washed out. If your hair and skin tone are light, light colours will look better on you. Dark makeup will make you look older and harsh. If you have oily skin, first use oil control moisturizer and foundation. Then be sure to wear loose powder, keeping pressed powder with you for touch ups.
6. Hair color
Your hair color should also be in harmony with your skin. If you have dark hair and you want to add color, keep it close to the same shade. If you have light hair, use light colors. As you age your skin will lighten, so should your hair color. One last thing about hair color - if you do color you hair be sure you keep it up, don't let your roots show.
7. One last thing
Keep makeup looking fresh all day by doing regular touch ups. Don't let your makeup fade or crease. Smile!!!
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Makeup Tips For Brides
Whatever the occasion, makeup can enhance or destroy your look. If you get it right, the overall look can be amazing; get it wrong and it all looks like an artificial mess. For a bride to be all these considerations are multiplied in importance so as to look as beautiful as possible on the big day.
One of the major mistakes brides tend to make is to wear no or very little makeup. Even if a bride is lucky enough to have a gorgeous natural look, it would still make sense to wear a little. There will likely be no other day when you will be photographed more than your wedding day, and covering up slight blemishes will help you treasure those photos the rest of your life.
If on a day-to-day basis you are not used to wearing makeup, when the day comes you seriously need to consider getting a professional to do the work for you. Take advantage of their skills as artists.
For a lighter look, they would apply makeup lightly, with a sheer foundation topped with a powder to make your skin look flawless. A light touch of mascara and the look is finished. Their goal is not to make you look plastic, but to just cover up slight imperfections, and smooth out the skin, highlighting your eyes and smile.
On the other side of the coin, avoid too much. Brides are often talked into adding as much makeup as a stage performer. If it seems like you have slightly too much on, you have way too much on.
Finally, remember to take the weather and ambient heat into account. If your lucky day promises to be a hot one, keep the makeup as light as possible so it does not run or cake. Remember you will be standing there in front of two entire families and their friends; you are going to be hot.
One of the major mistakes brides tend to make is to wear no or very little makeup. Even if a bride is lucky enough to have a gorgeous natural look, it would still make sense to wear a little. There will likely be no other day when you will be photographed more than your wedding day, and covering up slight blemishes will help you treasure those photos the rest of your life.
If on a day-to-day basis you are not used to wearing makeup, when the day comes you seriously need to consider getting a professional to do the work for you. Take advantage of their skills as artists.
For a lighter look, they would apply makeup lightly, with a sheer foundation topped with a powder to make your skin look flawless. A light touch of mascara and the look is finished. Their goal is not to make you look plastic, but to just cover up slight imperfections, and smooth out the skin, highlighting your eyes and smile.
On the other side of the coin, avoid too much. Brides are often talked into adding as much makeup as a stage performer. If it seems like you have slightly too much on, you have way too much on.
Finally, remember to take the weather and ambient heat into account. If your lucky day promises to be a hot one, keep the makeup as light as possible so it does not run or cake. Remember you will be standing there in front of two entire families and their friends; you are going to be hot.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
How to Avoid Getting Acne Breakouts
There are websites devoted entirely to trying to sell you a particular product which claims to cure your acne problem almost overnight. While some of these solutions can and may work to help clear acne in the short term, the best way by far is to try and prevent it's occurrence in the first place.
If you are feeling desperate about your acne breakouts, the last thing you will probably want to read is 'how to avoid' the problem. While this article is not going to give you an instant solution and a magic wand to wave to make your acne go away by Saturday night (after all, that's possibly what you feel you need right now), prevention of the problem is a very practical subject to consider if you have a problem with acne and want to know how to treat it from a long term point of view.
The relationship between lifestyle and acne is a real one. The foods you eat, what makeup you wear, the Ph-balance (acidity balance) of your body, the exercise you take, your personal hygiene and even how often you touch your face during the day will all affect how your body behaves and the severity of your problem. Even the medication you take to help it will in the long term have an effect on your body - sometimes you can become sensitised to the ingredients of a product you use regularly, or you may even have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. And so the list goes on.
There are practical and effective things you can do about acne, methods and strategies you can use which will aid you - and help you to avoid acne outbreaks. Lifestyle changes, and how to do it, dietary modifications and how to implement those changes and medication awareness and adjustment of your medical regime are all a part of this process. There is actually hope for the person who is desperate, and your self-confidence can be improved with attention to how your body reacts to the life you are living.
There is no need to become a tree-hugger, or to go to extremes such as washing your face with your own urine. Other natural methods are available and will help you achieve your aim - to be acne free.
There are holistic options open to you. On my website you will find more information on just what you need to do to help your acne. By providing you with unbiased information about the problem, it's causes and solutions available to you, we can help you to solve/avoid the problem and bring you relief.
If you are feeling desperate about your acne breakouts, the last thing you will probably want to read is 'how to avoid' the problem. While this article is not going to give you an instant solution and a magic wand to wave to make your acne go away by Saturday night (after all, that's possibly what you feel you need right now), prevention of the problem is a very practical subject to consider if you have a problem with acne and want to know how to treat it from a long term point of view.
The relationship between lifestyle and acne is a real one. The foods you eat, what makeup you wear, the Ph-balance (acidity balance) of your body, the exercise you take, your personal hygiene and even how often you touch your face during the day will all affect how your body behaves and the severity of your problem. Even the medication you take to help it will in the long term have an effect on your body - sometimes you can become sensitised to the ingredients of a product you use regularly, or you may even have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. And so the list goes on.
There are practical and effective things you can do about acne, methods and strategies you can use which will aid you - and help you to avoid acne outbreaks. Lifestyle changes, and how to do it, dietary modifications and how to implement those changes and medication awareness and adjustment of your medical regime are all a part of this process. There is actually hope for the person who is desperate, and your self-confidence can be improved with attention to how your body reacts to the life you are living.
There is no need to become a tree-hugger, or to go to extremes such as washing your face with your own urine. Other natural methods are available and will help you achieve your aim - to be acne free.
There are holistic options open to you. On my website you will find more information on just what you need to do to help your acne. By providing you with unbiased information about the problem, it's causes and solutions available to you, we can help you to solve/avoid the problem and bring you relief.
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