Beauty Quickie: Puffy eyes can be relieved even while you are fast asleep. The key lies in how you position the head. Keep your head in an elevated position when you sleep in order to keep fluid from settling around your eyes.
Did You Know?… Did you know that eating salty foods can cause your body to bloat including the area under your eyes? Reduce your chances of bloat by avoiding salty food consumption.
Beauty Quickie: Freshly waxed skin tends to be sensitive and a few things should be avoided to ensure skin doesn’t become further agitated.
Avoid Such Things As:
Liquid Makeup (i.e. foundation/base)
Sunlight
Facial Products that acid based
Avoiding such irritants for the first few hours post wax, will keep any added sensitivity issues at bay. After waxing soothe skin by applying pure aloe vera gel or with tea tree oil.
Your man will thank you as he drenches himself in a bottle of man-power greatness that is oozing of masculinity. We have found a kick-butt product that is guy approved and woman appreciated. Words cannot describe the awesomeness that is Diesel’s colognes for 2014, you just have to experience them for yourself.
They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but in this case we think that rule should go out the window. A product’s presentation only heightens the excitement that can be derived from its use and if that is true then Diesel has hit the nail on it’s head. Diesel’s 2014 colognes pack a powerful punch (literally), they are actually shaped as fists accompanied with knuckle rings that say “Diesel.” HOT!
If you have a strong man that thinks he can be an action hero, then this probably is the perfect gift for him. Only The Brave comes in two different bottles, Only The Brave Tattoo (black) and Only The Brave The Original (blue). Happy gifting ladies!
Beauty Quickie: Eggs are not only beneficial to keep you healthy on the inside, they also do wonders on your outside. Let’s breakdown the egg for a moment to really understand the benefits that can be derived from eggs. Eggs when directly applied to the skin can moisturize as well as tighten. More specifically:
1. Egg Yolks: Moisturize
2. Egg Whites: Tighten
Experience these benefits by taking one egg and separating the egg yolk from the egg white. Next, stir the egg whites and egg yolks up in separate containers and then apply the egg yolk mixture to your face allowing it to dry for 10 minutes or until it becomes stiff. Rinse off the egg yolk with warm (not hot) water and pat your face dry. Repeat these steps with the egg whites and in no time you will notice a fresher complexion and tighter pores.
Beauty Tip: Natural ingredients make the best skin cleansers due to being free of harsh or harmful additives. Milk, which is known for its soothing benefits, in combination with honey will not only deeply cleanse but help skin retain moisture. Go nature!
Beauty Quickie: Even the way you dry your skin is important in keeping you looking fresh and beautiful. Never rub your face with a towel, instead gently pat it dry. Rubbing can scratch your skin and cause irritation.
Beauty Quickie: While scientists continue to search for the fountain of youth, for now eating right can do wonders for your beauty health. Eating strawberries will help protect the collagen structure of your skin. Collagen is very important since that is what helps keep skin tight and firm. Therefore, eat healthy and your skin shall stay youthful!
Beauty Quickie: Spring clean makeup brushes by using a combination of olive oil as well as your favorite shampoo.
Step 1: Coat brushes in olive oil to help break down the various cosmetic components attached to the brushes.
Step 2: Next, apply a small amount of shampoo to the coated brushes, lathering well then rinse.
It is recommended that you cleanse your makeup tools at least once a week.
Lancôme Announces New Ambassador: Lupita Nyong’o, Academy Award winner for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role as Patsy in the highly acclaimed film “12 Years a Slave”. It’s great to see the shift in Lancôme business model for only catering to lighter skin tones. Lancôme has now had Jasmine Tooke, Arlenis Sosa back in 2008 and now we have Lupita Nyong’o.
“I am truly honored to join the Maison Lancôme, a brand with such a prestigious history and that I have always loved. I am particularly proud to represent its unique vision for women and the idea that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman’s freedom to be herself,” said Lupita Nyong’o about being Lancôme’s new brand ambassador.
The campaign will be seen this summer and will be shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
Finding the Best Lengthening Mascara can be a tricky thing since their are so many to choose from. You have your high-end mascaras and then your drug store mascaras that are abundant as well. But …
