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Makeup Brushes: A True Beauty InvestmentMakeup articles in magazines and makeup textbooks instruct women on several ways to apply cosmetics, such as using fingertips, wedge sponges or cotton swabs.   However, makeup brushes are the most effective cosmetic tools in any makeup collection to achieve the most natural and even application. Makeup brushes are created for various types of cosmetics (foundation, ...

Eyelash CurlersEveryone ohhs and ahhs about eyelashes and the consensus seems to be that men come out better on that score. So what’s a woman to do if nature short-changed her in the eyelash department? Of course there is mascara to darken the color and thicken the lashes. However, many women use eyelash curlers to enhance nature’s framework. Do eyelash curlers really work? Which kind is best? How do you use them? And, ...

Eyelash CurlersEveryone ohhs and ahhs about eyelashes and the consensus seems to be that men come out better on that score. So what’s a woman to do if nature short-changed her in the eyelash department? Of course there is mascara to darken the color and thicken the lashes. However, many women use eyelash curlers to enhance nature’s framework. Do eyelash curlers really work? Which kind is best? How do you use them? And, ...

Beauty Tools you Must HaveMost of us know that using the right tool for a job will make any task infinitely easier. A cosmetic bag filled with fab makeup products is not terribly helpful if you don’t have the right tools to apply all of your goodies. And while the cosmetic aisles of your local department store will be happy to oblige by providing you with every tool and brush under the sun, there are a few key products ...

In HBO’s True Blood, the vampires have come out of the proverbial closet. In the show, which centers around the mortal and immortal residents of a town called Bon Temps, Louisiana, the generally law-abiding humans, vamps and other preternatural citizens live alongside each other, doing their best to abide by their natures while following the rules of Southern decorum.Of course, drama ensues, and that’s what makes ...

Brace yourself, young lady, because someone’s about to make a scene — and it’s you! Do you remember last week’s grayish blue smokey eye from our look at theBenefit Scene Queen The Annie Collection palette? Here’s a quick breakdown of it with pictures and a how-to. The Benefit Scene Queen paletteWhen would I rock a look like this? Well, often! — specifically, whenever I’d want to look dressed up but not overdone, ...

Although eyeshadows define and dramatize your eyes, only your eyelashes are in a position to actually reflect colour into the eyes. So, to emphasize the colour of your eyes, you must frame them with an appropriate shade of mascara.For the best result: First look down and brush the top lashes from the roots downwards then look up and brush the top lashes upwards . Then still looking up, brush colour on the lower lashes. Wait a minute for them to dry, and similarly apply a second coat. Finally, brush with a clean dry brush, to separate the lashes.Mascara coats the lashes, making them thick, long, lustrous and more noticeable. Apply mascara to all of the upper lashes from one corner of the eye ...

The eyeshadow you choose should flatter and enhance your eye colour and the shape of your eyes, as well as your whole appearance. The skin colour, the eye colour, and your life styleneed to be considered when choosingand using eyeshadow. Although there .are no hard and fast rules for choosing the colour of your eyeshadow it is best to find out by experiment-ing with colours. But always hannonise the colour of the eyeshadow with that of your skin and your eyes. Whatever the colour, it should be blended in well, so that there are no harsh lines. Aim always for a natural look.How to Apply EyeshadowPut the very light medium toned shade on the space beneath the brows up to the crease of the eye lid.Contour ...

Use of eye liners means adding depth to your eyes: Depth and intensity, drama and expression come to the eyes through the clever use of definers: eyeliners, pencils and kohls. Available in rich, daddy shadedcolours, these emphasize the eyes, create new shapes and give the eyes a mysterious and exotic allure. Eye liner is used to make the eyes more prominent and create an illusion of thicker lashes. Eye lining is done with a black or brown eye liner on the top lid of each eye and sometimes under the lower lashes. Here again, practice will make you perfect.Using the liquid liner Test, on the back of your hand, the amount of pressure you should apply. Unless you are a real artIst, it is best to ...

Skin PeelsSkin Peels is a procedure whereby a chemical mixture is used to peel off Or removethe top, unhealthy and/or scarred layers of the skin. But what purpose does it serve?Askin peel, when performed properly:1. Improves the texture of the skin and brings a glow to normal skin.2. Clears small-andmedium-sized pits and scars formed due to acne or pimples along with the pimples.3. Removes superficialscars, blotchiness and mild darkening! tanning.4. Makes dull, lifelessskin arising due to an illness, weight loss, hormonal imbalanceor any other internal or system disease look freshand glowing.5. Give a new leaseof life to aging skin with mild to moderate wrinkles.In the skin peel procedure, the ...

The foregoing paragraphs would have given you some idea of the plethora of moisturizing products available in the market. Each brand could be selling at least five different kinds of moisturizers, each with some special ingredient! With so much to confuse a consumer, you could automatically assume that choosing a skin smoothener can be a pretty rough job.Wrong! All it takes is understanding what formula suits your skin the best and then relaxing as the miracles happen.Finding the right moisturizer which is best for you is a process of trial and error, and personal preference. Some women love to splurge on faI?-CY moisturizers with all the trimmings; others prefer inexpensive, get-the-job-done ...

As mentioned earlier, the skin on the face is exposed to harsh elements on a daily basis. This is why you need to ensure that you treat your face with much more care. Be gentle with your face. Although you may use soap on your face when bathing, it is best to avoid it and better to use face washes. Just like body washes, these do not dry your skin out. Facewashes today are so well formulated that they cleanse effectivelybut keep intact your skin's natural oils. There are lots of face washes available in the market. You need to choose one that is most suitable for your skin and your pocket.Facial cleansers or face washes could belong to the following categories.1. Foaming cleansers: These ...

Those who have sensitive skin often suffer more from skin problems. Winter cold, summer heat, dry air and dust-almost anything can provoke reactions in sensitive skin. We discussed taking care of sensitive skin. Here are some further steps you can take:Cold and dry weather dehydrate the skin. Use a humidifier to keep your skin hydrated.Sweating it out might be good for your body temperature, but is bad for your skin. So try to keep your environment cool. Splash cool water on your face frequendy, or use awet tissue to wipe your face. Don't sit too close to a fan or air conditioner: high airflow environments can have a drying effect on skin.Skip foundation in hot weather, because face ...