31/07/2015

Recreate the Look: Kylie Jenner’s Signature Style

Who doesn’t want full lashes and luscious lips? 


Kylie Jenner is an absolute internet craze and she’s making all the buzz with her good looks and sense of style.  Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer the consequences of doing the infamous ‘lip challenge’ just to get her famous pout. 

You can simply follow the steps below to recreate her look:

Face

Start off with a clean face and prep it with a good serum and sun screen. These products help make sure your skin is safe from the sun and from potential damages. The serum works to keep your skin hydrated as well. Spray tans are good options to get a more glowing look.

Kylie Jenner’s make up routine involves contouring and highlights. Once you’ve applied and blended your matte foundation, you can apply powder to set everything. 
Christian Dior DiorSkin
Christian Dior DiorSkin Forever Extreme Wear &
Oil Control Matte Powder Makeup FPS 20 SPF / PA++


After this, you can do a bit of contouring just to sculpt your face. You can also use a bronzer on your cheeks to get Kylie’s radiant glow.

Eyes

As for the eyes, Kylie’s choice of shade is in taupe. You need to blend the color on your creases and add a bit of highlighter to brighten up your eyes. You also need to fill in your brows to get her natural yet arched eyebrows. 



Choose a black eyeliner and thinly line your eyes. Most of the time, Kylie prefers the cat eye look (See this upside down cat eye). You can do the same or opt to do thick winged lines. Apply false eye lashes, curl them and do a few swipes of mascara to achieve Kylie’s look.

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Lips

Kylie Jenner is best known for her full lips. To recreate this, you simply need to have a good lip balm, liner and color. Start off by prepping your lips. 



You can apply the lip balm before you start with your make up. This gives the product enough time to hydrate your lips. This is an essential step in achieving Kylie’s soft and luscious lips. 





Take the liner and carefully overdraw your lips. You can start filling just above your Cupid ’s bow area. Make sure that the color of your liner matches your lipstick shade to make your lips more natural looking.



Apparently, you don’t need to be a celebrity or to be famous just to look great. You simply need a good makeup set and the right techniques to look your best in an instant. 



28/07/2015

The Hype About CC Creams and BB Creams

The beauty industry has created tons of products that vow to make your skin flawless. In case you are new to makeup shopping, the long list of products can be quite confusing. Two of the most recent products to hit the market are the CC cream and the BB cream and they seem to be all the rave so read on to find out why, and what’s the difference between them.

Although these products are named after an acronym with only two letters, they can actually do a lot for your skin. Here’s what you need to know about these creams:


BB Creams Blemish Balm Cream


BB creams took the Asian market by storm and spread throughout the west quickly after. BB cream stands for “Blemish Balm cream” and is suitable for any skin type. It varies in coverage, ranging from matte finish to dewy effect.

BB creams are a lot lighter than foundations. They allow your skin to breathe more without compromising coverage. It has sun protection as well as anti- skin aging benefits. This product can be used for both men and women.
 Clinique  Anti-Blemish Solutions BB Cream SPF 40

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions BB Cream SPF 40


If you have naturally oily skin or have many blemishes, this BB cream is the right product for you. It has a matte effect that can last for 12 hours. It also has sun protection and it is available in medium to light medium shade.

Link: http://www.cosme-de.com/en/product/product_page.html?pdid=11721


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This BB cream is lightweight in texture and has a great smell, as well. Despite being light, this product has an amazing finish on your skin. It also has SPF 50 to protect your skin against the harmful rays of the sun.


Link: http://www.cosme-de.com/en/product/product_page.html?pdid=11217


CC Creams Color Correcting Creams


CC creams, on the other hand, are certain times called as “Color Correcting Creams” because of their ability to give your skin instant protection while improving your skin tone. Technically, CC creams are lighter than the BB Creams. They are also fast absorbing.


Erborian High Definition Radiance Face CC Cream Skin Perfector SPF25 Sunscreen

 Erborian  High Definition Radiance Face CC Cream Skin Perfector SPF25 Sunscreen

This CC cream works great if you have fair skin. It protects and nourishes your skin while hiding away those unwanted dark spots and blemishes. Since it is in HD, this product will make you look instantly flawless.



Knowing a lot of product is not totally a bad idea. Since you have several choices, you won’t be having a hard time finding one that fits your skin best.


Have you tried any BB or CC creams? Let us know in the comments below.

27/07/2015

New Products to Get You Ready for the Summer

Summer is the best time to flaunt your skin!

However, other than aiming for the perfect beach body this summer, you also have to make sure your skin is ready for the exposure. If you aren’t sure about that, here’s a list of the newest products you can try before hitting the beach:

Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush

 Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush

This brush was specially made by dermatologists to help you achieve your most perfect skin for the summer. Because hand washing doesn’t clean off everything, this Clinique brush utilizes Sonic movements together with its two brushes to clean your targeted areas. 

It’s perfect in cleaning the areas around your nose, your chin and your forehead. It has an angled tip for effective cleaning particularly in hard to reach areas of your face. The brush is also gentle enough to use on all skin types. You won’t have to worry about irritation.


Dr. Scholls Velvet Smooth™

 Dr. Scholl  Velvet Smooth

Because dry, calloused feet are never sexy, you can use Dr. Scholls Velvet Smooth to improve and soften your feet, leaving the skin smooth and without visible callouses. It’s an electronic foot file that uses micro-abrasive particles to take away the hard skin on your feet. It has an ergonomical design and is battery operated. You can even change its roller heads.


Beautiful Healthy Changes Blueberry Enzyme Smoothie

 Beautiful Healthy Changes - Blueberry Enzyme Smoothie

Smoothies can help you achieve your goal of being fit. This Smoothie powder contains around 384 types of enzymes from fruits and vegetables. It’s relatively easy to make as you only need to blend it with around a cup of water or milk, if you prefer. Each serving creates around 21.85 kcal so it won’t break your diet plan.


NARS Dual-Intensity Blush 

NARS Dual-Intensity Blush

Because summer means sun kissed skin, you can mimic the flushed look by applying the NARS Dual Intensity Blush. You can apply the blush depending on the effect you want to achieve. Applying it dry can give you the healthy and rose glow. The blush is also a lot easier to blend when used this way. However, when used wet, you’ll be able to achieve the translucent effect. You have to keep in mind to use the right blush when applying this product damp on your skin. 




These products can surely make you beach ready anytime. Keep in mind to also pack some confidence with you. It’s guaranteed to make you a hundred times more attractive.

17/07/2015

The Top Five Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care Ingredients

Nobody wants to get older, and this is one of the main reasons why there’s a huge market for skin care products that claim to keep your skin looking young and healthy for as long as possible. 

However, many of these products contain potentially irritating or harmful ingredients that you may not want to put on your face. Luckily, there are pure ingredients that occur naturally in nature that you can use to help keep father time at bay. 



Shea Butter


The shea tree is native to Africa, and the fruit is commonly referred to in African lore. Shea butter not only leaves the skin with a soft, natural texture, which is ideal if you have dry skin, it’s also chock-full of antioxidants that help prevent free radical damage that can prematurely age your skin. 




Kola Nut Extract

Kola nut extract is taken from the kola nut, and is commonly used in natural medicine to treat dysentery, diarrhea, stomach ulcers and upset stomach. When applied to the skin topically, kola nut has rejuvenating, energizing properties that can tighten the skin for a short period of time. Look for kola nut in products like natural night creams, serums and moisturizers.







Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract contains polyphenols – powerful antioxidants that can help to in strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation, which can give your skin a natural, healthy glow. Grapeseed extract also helps to prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which breaks down naturally as you age. Healthy collagen and elastin fibers keep you skin looking firm, tight and supple. 


Green Tea Extract 

Green tea extract is high in the epigallocatechin gallate, commonly known as EGCG, which has been shown to be more powerful than both vitamin E and vitamin C, both of which are common antioxidants. When used in skin care products, green tea can help to stop free radicals that can make your skin look older and dull. Green tea also contains caffeine, which can temporarily tighten and firm your skin. Drinking green tea also has health benefits, and some research shows it may be beneficial in prevent the formation of cancer cells. 





Guarana

Guarana seed was used by both the Mayans and Maue Indians as a natural tonic, and it has been popular in natural health and skin care circles for many years. Guarana contains a compound that that is very similar to caffeine called tetramethylxanthine, though it contains some vegetable fat not present in caffeine. Tetramethylxanthine works topically on the skin as a stimulant, stimulating and firming aging skin, while the fat content provides moisture that is essential for healthy skin.

Keeping a young look is actually easier than most people think, so make sure you take a natural approach. Do you have any good tips to share?




16/07/2015

The Art of Choosing Foundation Like A Pro

One of the most important cosmetic decisions a person can make involves the selection of the right foundation. 


Foundation serves a variety of purposes including protecting the skin from sun damage, evening out skin tone, minimizing fine lines, and giving your skin a more polished, healthy look. Some foundations even add a subtle hint of color to the face. If you’re confused about all the options available to you, here are some guidelines on how to choose the right foundation:

Consider your undertones


Everyone’s skin has an underlying tint that’s either cool or warm. This information is important for selecting your foundation shade. 

To determine your undertones, look at the skin in an area where you’ve received less sun exposure such as the underside of your wrists. Study the skin tone and the color of the veins. 

If your skin has a golden or reddish cast and the veins appear green in color, you most likely have warm undertones. 

If your skin in this area appears pink or blue and you have blue coloration of your veins, you probably have cool undertones. You’ll want to choose a foundation shade that matches these undertones. 

Know your skin type


If your skin is predominantly oily and you’re prone to outbreaks of acne, you’ll want to purchase a foundation that’s oil free and non-comedogenic. A foundation with added oil can be a disaster when applied to acne prone skin. Likewise, if your skin is dry or more mature, you’ll want a creamier or more moisturizing foundation. Always choose a foundation with sunscreen if you don’t plan on applying a separate sun block formula. 

Consider the time of year


If you are in the middle summer time and you’ll be out in the sun, you may want to choose a slightly darker shade of foundation to avoid a chalky or pasty look. Again, be sure your selection has added sunscreen. You may want to purchase a foundation for use in the summer and a separate one for use in the winter months when your natural skin tends to be paler. 

Consider the amount of coverage you need

If you’re looking for minimal coverage, you may be able to get by with a tinted moisturizer or a very sheer, liquid foundation. Another option are the newer mineral foundations that provide sheer coverage. If you want heavier coverage, you may want to consider a heavier, cream foundation or a foundation stick. You can also enhance the coverage of a foundation by applying concealer to areas that need extra help. 



When choosing a foundation, it’s best to start at the cosmetic counter where you have the freedom to try different colors and formulations. Avoid wearing makeup when you shop for foundation and carry a small hand mirror so you can view different shades in direct light. Don’t rely on the lighting at the cosmetic counter. A foundation may look totally different when you walk out into the light. 

Choosing the right foundation doesn’t have to be an impossible task once you understand your skin type and underlying skin tones. Keep these tips in mind the next time you set out to choose a foundation. 

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