Showing posts with label skin. Show all posts
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Thursday, 11 September 2014

A few ways to make the makeup last on oily skin

Oily skin does not allow the makeup to last for a long time. Women generally avoid doing makeup during day time if they have oily skin. Stop worrying you can do a regular makeup even if you have an oily skin texture. Here are some of the best possible solutions recommended by chemists and dermatologists to make your makeup last on oily skin.

1. The best possible way to make your makeup last is to provide a good base for all the makeup. Primer is the only option that performs this work efficiently. It not only provides the base to put makeup on your face but it also absorbs the oil content from the skin. Apply it before applying anything else.

2. Use specific primer for the eyelids that absorbs the oil from your eyelids all the day long and would give a long lasting effect for the shadows.

3. Oily skin with a little powder looks elegant. If you use too much powder however, over the foundation base the oil will start coming out through the pores. Use a little bit of powder that looks nice and light.

4. Using oil free products for makeup which have some amount of glycolic acid are the best solution. This acid reduces the natural production of oil from the skin pores and gives you oil free skin. Use foundation and primers which are oil free and cleansers which have the necessary amount of this acid to reduce the oil secretion.

5. Use water proof products that are long lasting. Eye liners and water proof mascaras are a very good option to use if you have oily skin.

6. Another option is to use paper to absorb the oil from your skin without taking off the makeup along with it. Press the paper where you feel oil and gently remove it without rubbing.

7. Try to use skin treatments once or twice a week to get rid of the excessive oil. Use masks that are not harmful for the skin.

Always remove your makeup before going to bed

Most of the women use makeup daily and it is essential to remove it before going to bed. If you do not remove your makeup it can cause skin problems and make linings on your skin. Always remove the makeup and clean your skin with some good cleanser and moisturize it after washing your face. To maintain the health and glow of your skin it is mandatory to clean your face from masks, makeup, chemical products or dirt. Here are some of the most important reasons why it is important to remove your makeup before going to bed.


Why should you remove makeup your before sleep?


  1. The first reason is the growth of bacteria that occur due to the makeup particles present on the pillow. If you sleep with foundation for instance some of it sticks to the pillow. Later on it will allow the growth of bacteria and cause skin problems like linings, acne and dark circles.
  2. When you sleep during the night your skin takes oxygen and refreshes all the pores and cells. If you sleep with makeup oxygen will not be able to get in. As a result your skin will not refresh and it will start looking dull and dry. To maintain its glow by proper refreshing, remove your makeup before going to bed.
  3. The skin health is maintained when you go to bed on time. Late night routines damage the skin health. For this reason it is better to remove the makeup and apply some skin cream that helps in regulating the nourishment process at night.
  4. Daily makeup catches a lot of dust and pollutants from the surrounding us environment and the free radicals that are not beneficial for our skin health. Washing your face and cleansing it assures the removal of all the dust and pollutants.
  5. Removing eye makeup gives you wrinkle free skin for a long time. Remove anything from your face and eyes to look younger.

Bridal makeup tips for stylish look

Brides need to prepare very well for their wedding day. They plan for months, go on diets and take care of their skin to look gorgeous on the wedding day. The beauty tips they follow before the wedding all help for the stunning appearance. Follow our tips for the wedding makeup to look magnificent on the bridal day.


  1. Whether you choose simple makeup to look elegant or glamorous makeup, foundation is the base of every makeup. Choose a foundation either liquid or powdered to even your tan and smooth your skin. Choose a tone which matches your skin color.
  2. The next step is to cover the dark circles. Concealers are used to hide these circles. Use skin texture matching concealers for the bridal makeup once you have applied foundation. It is better to use water proof concealers that give long lasting effects.
  3. The following step is to apply eye makeup. People have different natural shades of eye colors. You have to follow specific make up tips for your own eye color. Apply eye shadows which suit your eyes color.
  4. Choose stylish and elegant colors for the eye shadows. It is not necessary to use a red theme eye makeup for the bridal day. Now that the wedding dresses have different styles, accessories and colors you can also choose different styles of eye shadows that will match your outfit.
  5. Bridal makeup is incomplete without eye lashes and mascara. Apply mascara and eye liner to complete the makeup of the most prominent part of your face.
  6. To make you cheeks look glowing use light pink or red blush on them. You will look fresh and beautiful.
  7. The final step of the bridal makeup is to choose the color of the lipstick and gloss. If you want to look simple choose a lighter shade. Dark color lipsticks make the makeup more impressive. Light eye makeup with dark lipstick is one of the combinations used for brides. If you are using darker shades on the eyes then choose a light tone for your lipstick to balance the overall looks.

How to do make up which makes you look younger

Every woman wants to look younger and glowing. Along with the balanced diet, makeup is one of the options that can give you an instant younger look. You can eat fruits and vegetables to keep your skin fresh and healthy. But, if you have wrinkles and acne spots on your face, the only thing that can hide them is makeup. Let us see what you can do with your makeup to look younger and fresh.

Use lightweight foundation:

Instead of using powdered base for your face which shows the lines and does not cover the wrinkles you can use liquid foundation which is lightweight and with better coverage on the skin. There is no need to use heavy foundation. The liquid foundation gives smoothness to the face and covers all the deformities naturally.

Use concealer:

To hide pimples, black circles under the eyes and spots on your face it is better to use concealer. The more smooth and balanced your skin is the younger you will look and attract the others.

Avoid powdered blush:

Similar to the powdered bases you should avoid using the blush that is in powdered form. It is also not suitable for the older ladies. Better to use a blush of pink or light red shade that gives a natural glow to your cheeks. Use creamy blush and apply it with your clean fingers.

Use double coats of mascara and curl your eyelashes:

With time your lashes become dull and flattened. Use two coats of mascara on the eyelashes and curl them using a fine curler. Even if you do not curl your lashes several coats of mascara will also give you a younger look.

Use gloss to thicken your lips:

Make your lips thick using lip gloss and extra lining on the lips. This will give you a younger look. Use light shades of lip glosses that give a glowing and shiny look.

Is it better to use liquid or powdered foundation?

Wearing loads and loads of foundation will never make you look good. On the other side doing little make over using bases and foundation also not a suitable solution because it will not cover the deformities and even your tan. Then what is the right option? Whether to choose stick as a base,
liquid foundation, powdered base or a creamy base. It is difficult to decide which the best option is. Every woman has different skin color and texture. It all depends on your skin what you should use and what you should avoid while doing your makeup. Let us see the best options for each skin type:

Dry skin:

For dry skin anything with moisturizers and water content is a perfect option. Never use powdered base if you have very dry skin. This will never give you a smooth tone. Use liquid foundation or try dealing with the dryness of your skin and give a smooth and balanced surface before applying makeup.

Oily skin:

Oily skin looks again oily after some time of your face wash. You cannot wash your face and get rid of the oil when you have applied makeup. Using a base that covers up your oily skin fully is absolutely necessary. According to chemists and dermatologists the skin products which are free from oil contents are best for such skin types. Use foundation, either liquid or powdered, depending on your choice which is oil free. The ingredients present in such products absorb the oil from your skin and leave it with a balanced base that looks elegant.

Normal skin:

For normal skin, both powdered and liquid foundations and bases are suitable. The powder absorbs oil if it is present somewhere and never creates linings on the face. Powder also gives a glow with a light tone.

For all these types of skin, liquid or powdered foundation matters a lot. It is also very important to always choose the best color matching products for your skin.

It is better to treat your skin properly before applying makeup

To achieve makeup which looks like those of the models or your favorite celebrity, your skin must be clear and smooth enough to provide the base for such a makeup. If you want to prepare your skin for a glowing and charming makeup follow these simple ideas.

Clean your skin with a cleanser:

The first step to make your skin perfect for applying makeup is to cleanse it using a good cleanser. Choose cleansers that have no harmful chemicals that can damage your skin. If you have sensitive skin then do not try acidic cleansers or those with alcohol in them. Never use those cleansers that cause redness on the face. This will take more time to clear your skin.

Neat and clear skin gives best glowing makeup results. Dirty skin never absorbs the makeup correctly and it does not show the beauty of your face.

Exfoliation of the skin daily:

The daily removing of the dead cells from your skin proves beneficial when you apply makeup. In most of the cases when you apply makeup on dead cells your skin never looks smooth and elegant and your makeup looks old as if it is from yesterday. It is better to exfoliate your skin using good scrubs that do not harm your skin.

Use serum prior to exfoliate:

Using serum before you remove the dead cells from the skin is the best way to keep your skin hydrated and fresh. Vitamins and minerals present in serums are beneficial for the skin and they give best results when you apply them before the makeup.

 Hydration is necessary:

The proper hydration of the skin is necessary to maintain the shine and glow of your skin, makeup looks bad on dry skin. Always hydrate using good moisturizers. Try to apply them by just pressing them to your face. There is no need to rub the moisturizers on your skin. Makeup is easier to apply on hydrated and moisturized skin.

Use primer:

After performing all the steps mentioned above, if your skin still has some unbalanced parts like widened pores or darker spots then use primers. This will smooth your skin and prepare it for applying makeup.

Makeup tips for dark women

For every dark to light complexion makeup is here to enhance the natural beauty. Women having dark complexion can use several cosmetics and glowing tips to look elegant. No need to underestimate yourself if you have a dark complexion. Make up can cover any spots dark or light, pimples or acne and give you a beautiful look. Choose the best shades that suit at most with your complexion and you will feel fresh and younger. Here are some tips that add beauty to your skin tone without hiding your natural looks.



Tips for dark women to enhance their natural beauty:


  • The best cosmetics are designed for women with dark complexion. Use foundation with a dark color texture that blends with your skin color. Choose colors that are compatible with darker skin tones. Avoid using light colors for foundation.
  • There is no need to use concealers unless you need to hide some deformities. Use them only if it is required to cover dark circles, pimples and spots on the face. After applying concealer the natural look is maintained by using a powdered dust over it.
  • Undertone is a word used for dark colored women. They also have three types of tones. Cool undertones, warm and neutral undertones. Before choosing eye shades and colors for your makeup it is better to learn which of these three types you are. After understanding your undertone decide the colors of shades that match it.
  • You can use bold shades and colors that can make you more confident and stand out amongst other women. Use shades like gold and silver that prominent your features. Bright colors with dark complexion always look gorgeous.

Makeup tips for dry skin

Dry skin is a big problem for a large part of the women all over the world. The skin looks dull and ugly if you have dry spots on your face. If you moisturize it with heavy creams that would give an oily touch. It is advised to use makeup to hide your dry skin. Using liquid foundation and moisturizers on the dry skin is a possible solution. Follow these makeup tips to maintain your dry skin:

 

  • At first the most important thing is to wash your face. Whether you have dry, normal or oily skin, washing your face removes all types of dirt and particles from your skin. Washing your face before applying make up and after makeup before going to bed is absolutely necessary. The chemicals present in the cosmetics make your skin even drier and you have to cleanse your face to avoid skin damage.
  •  Before applying makeup on the dry skin your face must be clean. Use good moisturizing cleansers that remove dirt from the skin and prepare it for applying makeup. After cleansing your skin apply makeup after 15 to 20 minutes. This will hydrate your skin, you can also use skin moisturizers and hydrating cream before applying makeup.
  • The next step is to apply foundation. Add moisturizer in your foundation. There is no need to add too many drops of moisturizer if you have already used a moisturizer after cleansing or the foundation itself is hydrating. This foundation with moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated and smooth without creating dry spots and lines.
  • Concealers are not a suitable option for dry skin. You can hide your pimples, dark spots, acne marks and black spots using lighter concealers which are more creamy.
  • Powdered blushes are also not suitable for dry skin. You can use creamy blushes to give a glow on your cheeks. Apply and blend them using a finger.
  • For dry lips apply Vaseline or gel before applying lipstick.
  • There is no need to apply too much powder and foundation on your skin. This will give an even drier look. Use moisturizing products to enjoy a nicely made makeup.

Makeup tips for glowing skin

Healthy and glowing skin is one of the blessings that can make you more beautiful and attractive. Only a few women have naturally glowing skin. Most have dark circles, deformities, acne and other skin problems. They can make their skin glowing by using some treatments and makeup tricks. Some efficient makeup tips can help you get a glowing and shiny skin which is smooth and free from any spots. Let us discuss what these tips are.

Effective makeup tips for glowing skin:


  • Starting your makeup with a primer can solve a lot of problems. It provides a base for the rest of the makeup. If you prefer to use moisturizers than primer you can skip that step. But it offers tremendous benefits for the oily skin, spots and in filling up lines before you further apply any makeup. Also the vitamins present in it are beneficial for your skin health.
  • The next step is to apply a base on the skin. Foundations with moisturizers are best for dry skin. Level up your pores and linings using the liquid foundations. They smoothen your skin and provide a perfectly leveled base.
  • Use concealers to hide spots and all those marks which the foundation and base cannot hide.
  • The following step is to apply powder on the skin to prepare it for the perfect looks. You have two options to choose from. You can choose either loose power which is not long lasting or pressed powder which is long lasting and gives a much better skin glow. Apply the powder over your skin to fill up all the pores.
  • After creating the base you can highlight some areas of your face. You may contour a few areas like the nose and chin. Follow light or dark contouring options depending on how you want your face to look like and glow.
  • A final touch of glow only comes when you use blush of pink color. This will make you look healthier, fresh and younger.

How to protect your manicure with a few easy steps

Doing your manicure is not enough for removing any age spots or dryness from the skin of your hands and nails. Manicure protection is essentially important and it must be performed well. How to protect your manicure? Does it require a visit to the beauty salon? Here are a few questions that shall be swirling in your mind. To make your manicure long lasting and effective follow these advices to protect your manicure and the healthy look of your hands.


  1. The chipping and peeling of the nail polish becomes a problem a few days after you have done your manicure. You can avoid this by applying another top coat on the polish after a few days. It is better to apply a coat once in a week on the polish.
  2. Chipped nail polish looks ugly on the nails. It also creates a bad impression in front of other people. You should keep your nails in good shape and take immediate actions when the nail polish starts peeling off. Smooth the chipped edges with the help of a nail file and apply polish in these areas.
  3. Manicure is badly damaged when you expose your hands to excess water, washing dishes and clothes. Women should use gloves while doing the housework. This will keep the skin on the hands dry and free from fungal infections that occur due to wet skin.
  4. After taking a shower your nails and hands are soft. Never cut down or file your nails at that time. This affects negatively the structure of the nails and they start splitting and chipping.
  5. When you are doing your manicure and your cuticles are dry then just apply olive oil. This is a very good home ingredient that keeps your cuticles moisturized and the manicure lasts for a longer time.
  6. For protecting the manicure a good tip is “never bite your nails”. This is a bad habit which affects negatively your health.

Monday, 18 August 2014

The sun and the premature skin aging

We are all aware of the harmful effects of the ultra violet rays on the skin. Nevertheless the suntan is still perceived as a symbol of health and youth.

Indeed, after obtaining a tan the skin looks very smooth, the acne and cellulite as though disappear, you look amazing … only not for long. Exposure to the sun is a time bomb and according to experts, is the main reason for the skin aging. Why is it so devastating?



Of the sunlight that reaches the Earth’s surface, the strongest impact on the skin have the ultra violet rays – 95% of them are UVA rays, and only 5% UVB. The main difference between the two types is the wavelength. UVB rays only reach the surface of the skin and precisely they cause the bronze tan but also the sunburns.

The effect of the UVA rays is invisible and slower but much more disastrous for the skin. Because of the longer wavelength they penetrate deep into the dermis and cause irreparable damage – destroy the collagen and elastin, leading to changes in the cells. All this, however, is slowly and imperceptibly, and only after years you will notice the effects – wrinkles, pigment spots, and in some cases even cancer. And if your skin produces natural protection against UVB rays, such as the tan, it is powerless against the UVA.



However, you can help it with a reasonable sun exposure and daily use of sun-protection product. The lack of sun should not calm you down – the clouds stop only UVB rays, but unhindered skip the UVA. Read the packaging carefully and choose products which filter them over 90%.

Keep in mind that SPF protection only applies to UVB rays, so choose it according to your skin type. You can even leave it be soothed by the sun, as long as you have protected it in depth.

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

How to apply eye catching makeup

Applying makeup that looks different and matches the specific party theme is somewhat difficult. Women prefer to book an appointment at the beauty salon to prepare themselves for special events. But applying eye catching makeup
yourself is actually not that hard. At the beginning you will face some difficulties in selecting the colors and shades and applying them correctly. But, once practiced, you will be able to apply eye catching makeup without any mistake. A few things need to be considered when applying makeup.
The most important steps for applying eye catching makeup:
  1. Wash your face well. There are various types of products for cleansing – washing gel, lotions, scrubs – choose the most convenient for you and suitable for your skin type. Prepare your skin for receiving makeup applications. Hydration is also important before starting your makeup.
  2. The next step is to use foundation that matches your skin tone. Never apply too much foundation because when you make grimaces cracks appear and it looks ugly. Apply a thin base to prepare a smooth layer on the face and neck to receive better makeup application.
  3. Use hiding products to hide deformities like pimples, spots and acne marks. Use concealers for this purpose.
  4. Starting with the eyes makeup, use lighter shades on the lower eyelids and darker shades to highlight the inner shades. Use a contour line to achieve a more prominent look. Smoky eyes are in fashion now. They look exciting and give an elegant look.
  5. Use eye liner and mascara. You can use eye lashes curler to for your lashes which makes your eyes more charming and expressive.
  6. Never miss blush on your cheeks. Without it the makeup looks incomplete. Use light shades for a more natural look. Never apply too much blush.
  7. Lip liners and lipsticks that match with your outfit colors are preferable. Use any shade that gives a boosting effect to the makeup. Apply some gloss on the lips after applying your lipstick.
Here you go. Eye catching makeup is complete now. Enjoy your new looks and impress others.
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