Beauty Quickie: Mascara and liquid eyeliner should be laid to rest after 3-4 months. Nevertheless, your entire makeup collection should be cleaned out at least once a year to remove any old products. Bacteria could be lurking in older cosmetic products and need to be thrown out. Even if there is some product left in the bottles, tubes or compacts it is better to just say goodbye. Skin irritation or breakouts are just not worth the risk.
Beauty Quickie: Red lip color is a beauty trend, but many women stay away from it because such a shade can be a little more boisterous than other tints. Therefore, how can you wear red lipstick without all the intensity? One way is to apply the red lip color (make sure it matches your skin’s undertone) then blot it off so that it is more of a lip stain. Another option would be to apply the lipstick with your finger instead of straight from the tube. This way you will be able to control how much product is applied, thus controlling the color as well.
“The world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.”
-Chanakya
Beauty Quickie: When doing your beauty shopping never be afraid to flip over a product to know what exactly is in it. If you want to look your best, you have to use the best. Unfortunately, not all cleansers are created equal and some will give your skin more assistance than others. If you are in the market for a skin cleanser because you are prone to acne then always look for a product that contains benzoyl peroxide or salycilic acid.
This fall Urban Decay has it’s focus on your dashing little peepers. Therefore, if you are looking for a new mascara or long-lasting eyeliner then you will want to head on over to your local Sephora. The Urban Decay Little Perversion Kit for Fall 2014 comes in a nifty black bag equipped with Urban Decay’s new mascara, three water-proof eyeliners as well as the Subversion Lash Primer. So then, grab yourself a kit and get busy making your eyes the center of everyone’s attention.
Money certainly does not grow on trees, so getting the most out of your products is the goal of every beauty-lista. If you noticed that your mascara is starting to look flaky, chances are this is an old bottle that needs to be pitched. Mascara only flakes if it has dried out too much or is has outlived its shelf life.
To get the most out of your mascara always make sure that you replace the cap back on the bottle tightly. This will prevent any drying out of the product. Moreover, try adding 3 drops of saline solution to your tube of mascara to and mix it around with the wand. The saline can also help to extend the life of your favorite mascara formula.
“If you look closely at a tree you’ll notice it’s knots and dead branches, just like our bodies. What we learn is that beauty and imperfection go together wonderfully.”
-Matthew Fox
Yes, you should proudly work what your mama gave you, but a little enhancement never hurt anyone either! In recent years contouring has become big makeup business due to its amazing transforming effects. Women used to need painful surgeries or treatments in order to achieve their ideal facial features. However, now with a brush and some know-how women can contour their way to their idea of perfection.
Naomi, Fatima and Iman are all supermodels that have amazing bone structure. Their high cheek bones are highly sought after and now you can contour your face so that it appears to have higher cheek bones. All you have to do is apply bronzer under the cheekbone then use highlighter on the cheekbone and blend well. Blending is half the battle to having a flawless look. Once blended you are ready for the catwalk or your selfie close-up!
Beauty Quickie: Extend the life of your manicure by applying a coat of clear nail polish once every two days. Apply a little extra product near the top of your nails where chips are more prone to develop.
Beauty Quickie: Prepping your skin for makeup is essential for achieving a flawless makeup look. Never ever skip hydrating your skin with moisturizer or priming it with a primer. Dry flaky skin will not allow makeup to lay nicely and primer will give your cosmetics a nice foundation to build upon and create a protective barrier between your skin and makeup.
