Tag Archives: Makeup

Lancome Poudre Elephant

27 Aug

If you’re bored with your plain-looking bronzer and want something a bit more fun but still does the job, check out Lancome’s Poudre Elephant. With a super fine and very light textured powder in a shade called Sunny Manorama, you get an instant naturally glowing Indian Summer look once you apply it to your skin. And it’s long-lasting too!

But what makes this product a bit more unique is the impressed white and red elephant design on the powder. This bronzer also has a touch of red if you brush near the red part of the elephant. Users say that mixing the red and the brown really makes for a pretty blush!

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Make-up Removers

14 Aug

There’s nothing worse than getting done with your day and not having anything to remove your eye make up with. I can testify to the damage that can be done to the skin with trying to use soap and water. Not only does it leave a residue and not remove all the make-up, soap in the eyes from trying to get that eye make up off is certainly no fun.

A natural way to removing make-up is a mixture of olive oil, castor oil, and canola oil. Mix equal amounts of all of these and you will get a pretty good natural make-up remover. Put some on a cotton ball or q-tip to remove all your make-up. This can be stored about 4 months.

You can also buy some products. Here are a couple of I have found that should get the job done.

There are dozens of products that will work well, but these are the ones I found that I liked. Let me know what products works best for you!

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Precautions on Makeup

2 Aug

In a previous post I gave a few makeup tips for summer. For this entry I’m giving just a few reminders that I’ve read about on how we can best make use of our makeup to ensure that we maximize their purpose and to protect us as well.

1. Throw away mascara after 2-3 months. This is because sty-triggering germs may have formed on your mascara by this time and it’s best to dispose of it. Also, if you start to get eye infections whenever you put eye makeup on, then make sure to dispose of any eye makeup you’ve recently used but have kept stashed for so long.

2. Clean all your primping tools at least once a week. Never forget to wash all your sponges and brushes with a mild cleanser to remove all germs that may inhabit in it. Also, swipe all your lash curlers with cotton dipped in alcohol to get rid of any bacteria or leftover makeup. Remember to keep all your tools in a safe and sealed box or container and never leave them lying around, which many women are prone to do when in a hurry.

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Summer Makeup Tips

1 Aug

Since it’s still summer in many parts of the world, here are some more tips you can use to prettify yourself for summer. After all, we can never get enough helpful makeup tips, can’t we? Hope these few pointers enhance your gorgeous features even more!

Cheeks. Due to the warmer rays of the sun, our cheeks are often more glowing during summer . Thus, it’s time to enhance that part and make it even more fabulous by bringing out those blushes and bronzers and putting them to good use. If you’re on the fair side, pink shimmers do wonders to your cheekbones by making them pop. If you’re on the tanned side, you can try a brown-toned bronzer with gold specks for extra fab points. Remember to apply your cheek stain and blusher on bare skin and not on top of powder.

Lipstick. Summer means color, thus the limit to lipstick hue is endless. This is the time to experiment with brighter and more out-there shades of lipstick or lip gloss. Don’t fret about being too loud nor go the usual safe route. It’s the season to be out there and have fun!

Facial Sheets. The humidity of summer entails sweating a lot, so make sure you’ve got handy facial sheets to blot out all the oil before retouching. Blotting occasionally with facial sheets allows your makeup to stay as clean and neat as can be.

Do share your own summer makeup tips!

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Makeup Tips for Gorgeous Eyes

28 Jul

When it comes to makeup, our eyes are definitely one of the best parts to play with. The good news is that there are lots of techniques you can do to glam up your eyes and make sure they’re as fab as can be. The following are just a few basic expert-given makeup tips to achieve gorgeous eyes.

Eyeshadow. To make your eyeshadow last the whole day or night, brush loose powder first on your eyelids before applying the first coat of eyeshadow. Afterwards, put some loose powder again and then apply a second coat of eyeshadow. It may be the same shade or a new one, depending on the look or blend you’re gunning for.

Eyeliner. For better depth and a more glam look, try using two colored eyeliners instead of just one colored one. One technique is to apply the first color like blue eye liner first then apply green eyeliner just slightly above it.

Mascara. To volumize and truly sexify your lashes, curl them first then apply a coat of volumizing mascara. Let it dry for a few minute and then apply a layer of lengthening mascara. This method plumps up your eyelashes a lot better than all-in-one formulas.

Do share your own eye makeup techniques!

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Hiding Freckles

21 Jul

Freckles are cute and adorable to have when you’re a kid. However, they can become a nuisance as you enter adulthood, where clear, smooth skin is worshiped. If you still have freckles on your face or certain parts of the body and you want to conceal them, here are just three of the quicker ways you can do so.

1. Proper makeup. Applying makeup to the freckled parts is the fastest way to conceal the freckles. However, to make this most effective, it has to be done in the proper way. Make sure you have a good liquid foundation to use as base and then some powder to cap it off. It may also be beneficial to use a tinted moisturizer and loose powder to blend away the freckles and to achieve a more even skin tone. Use a sponge to apply.

2. Green Tea Antiseptic Oil. A lot of people have claimed that regular application of green tea antiseptic oil on their freckles caused the freckles to dry and fall out or disappear. Meanwhile, some say they didn’t see any effects at all. Nevertheless, it may be worth a try.

3. Laser treatments. This is probably the most effective way to treat freckles. Nowadays there are lots of treatments to choose from such as chemical peels. Of course, this requires a bit more budget and courage as well, because it still entails some risks. If you decide to go the laser route, make sure you do it in a very reputable clinic and that you do your research.

How do you deal with freckles?

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Sephora Girls Lip Gloss Key Ring

10 Jul

Who said key chains need to be just that – key chains? Sure there are a lot of cutesy key chains in the market but ain’t it much cooler if your key chain is a key chain and makeup in one?

I just recently discovered that Sephora has a cute line of makeup key ring products called the Lip Gloss Key Ring. The key rings come in very cute shapes and contain glittered lip gloss inside, perfect whenever you feel the need to prettify your lips! You also have four sweet colors to choose from: Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry and Cotton Candy.

These key chain lip glosses are so cute yet so affordable, you can give one each to your closest girl friends whether there’s an occasion or not! Or you can buy one yourself. Definitely a small price to pay for such a functional yet pretty accessory.

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Makeup Mirrors

2 Jul

 

A tip to applying makeup and looking your best is to have a great makeup mirror. You hear lots about tips and tricks for looking your best and applying makeup but one little thing is, at times, forgotten. That’s the makeup mirror. When selecting a mirror you should make sure it has a double side and is lighted. The double side is when one side is a magnifier and the other is for plain view. The magnifier is useful for doing brows or eyeliners. Anything that needs precise work should be done with the magnifier side.

The lighting is important since you need a well lit area when applying makeup. Another cool tip for applying make up is, if you are going to be outside try and apply your makeup in the sun. Whatever lighting you will primarily be in, do your makeup for that lighting.

Makeup mirrors come in travel sizes or my favorite, the bathroom attachment. I love the makeup mirror that attaches to your existing mirror and pulls out using an arm. They are also used for checking the progress of your skin during a skin care regiment. The magnifier is great for seeing inconsistencies in your skin that you want to work on. If you don’t have your mirror specifically for makeup, run out and get yours today. You won’t be able to live without it.

 

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Lip Gloss for Weight Loss?

30 May

So I just recently heard of this lip gloss that supposedly helps you lose weight. It’s called the FUZE Slenderize Guilt Free Lip Gloss and it is this super shiny lip gloss that comes in various healthy and yummy fruit flavors. How does it help you lose weight? They say it has appetite curbing ingredients found in FUZE energy drinks. These ingredients are supposed to help one lose appetite and yet packs on the energy. The motto is “Always on the lips, never on the hips”.

The stated ingredients of this unique lip gloss are: (1) Chromium, a micronutrient that improves the amount of energy we get from food; (2) L-Carnitine, an amino acid that boost energy; and (3) Super Citrimax, a component that’s supposed to help maintain a normal appetite and increases energy at the same time.

The gloss comes in three colors: Blue Raspberry (sheer purple), Dragonfruit Lime (sheer peach), and Strawberry Melon (sheer pink).

Anyone who’s tried this? I’m more than skeptical that something like a lip gloss can curb my appetite (which is generally humongous, by the way) or the appetites of other people but it must be offering something, at the very least. Or not? :D

Well, if it tastes good, one obvious perk we can get from it is to have ravishingly delicious kissable lips that our boyfriends or partners won’t get enough of.

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Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush

30 May

I’ve loved Maybelline foundations since I first used one a few years ago and lately I’m really liking their Dream Mousse Blush. Using advanced technology to “air-whip” the mousse, the Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush is a very light and easy to apply cheek tint. It’s perfect for people like me who don’t really put that much make up every day but would like an easy to apply cheek color should the outfit or occasion call for it.

With a “dreamy” formula that creates a unique and silky texture, the Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush is a no fuss, no stain cheek application. It blends well with my skin and usually a small amount is enough for a few hours. The effect is a luminous yet naturally radiant finish. I also love the fact that I have 6 shades to choose from: plum, mauve, coral, dolly, pink, brown, and peach satin. My current favorite is the peach satin shade which I think blends well with my fair skin tone.

According to Maybelline, the Dream Mousse Blush is dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, and will not clog pores. I don’t know if it’s the same with you but since I started using it I’ve had no problems with pimples, allergic reactions, or anything else so it must be true. Feel free to share both your experiences with this product, both positive and negative, so everyone can know.

By the way, this product is also fragrance-free, perfect for people who like me who hate makeup with scents.

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