Denis Dutton: A Darwinian theory of beauty
Being beautiful can mean so many different things to so many different people. Regardless of what it means to you, this article has a lot of wonderful tips on how you can be more beautiful and keep yourself looking that way for a long, long time.
For beautiful nails, put top coat on top of your nail polish every time. Topcoat will not only keep your nails looking shiny, it will extend the length of time between polishing. Avoid substituting clear nail polish for topcoat as it is not the same product, and will not provide the same benefit.
Giving your face a steam bath can improve your complexion. Hold your face over a hot water bath, using a towel to seal in the heat. After steaming, you should give yourself a cold water rinse to close the pores. Use a moisturizer afterwards to prevent this treatment from drying out your face.
Make sure that your blush and your lip color are in harmony. If you are using blush, it is important to make sure that it matches the color you are using for your lips. Pink should be with pink, red with red, etc. If the colors vary too greatly from one another, they will clash terribly.
Getting enough rest is essential for your beauty. Not only will you look and feel more rested, you will require less concealer oriented products to mask your under eye circles, prevent yourself from the early onset of wrinkles and shave time off of your morning routine which will get your day off to a better start.
Separate products for softening, protecting, and coloring are no longer necessary! Try using a tinted moisturizer instead of a typical foundation. You can save yourself a lot of time and money buying a lightly tinted moisturizer with a sunscreen to replace the heavier old-fashioned foundations and creams.
Try to avoid using Electrolysis to remove unwanted hairs. This is an expensive treatment and could cause a number of side effects and even scaring. Instead, talk to your doctor about laser hair removal. Not only is it one of the most effective hair removal treatments, but it is also cost friendly.
Before you apply base coat or colored polish to your fingernails or toenails, clean the nail beds thoroughly with a cotton ball soaked in polish remover - even if your nails are not already polished. This will quickly remove any traces of dirt, oils, or hand creams from the area, which allows the base coat or polish to adhere to the nail more effectively.
Get an even, natural looking spray tan by investing some time preparing your skin before applying the product. For best results, don't shave or use any other forms of hair removal the day you plan to tan. Exfoliating your skin for several days beforehand will also help you achieve streak free results.
To make close set eyes appear further apart, apply your eye makeup so it is heaver on the outer edges of your eyes. Use light eyeshadow on the inner half of your eyes and darker shadow on the outer half, blending the two together seamlessly in the middle. Then, to finish off the look, apply your eyeliner and mascara so that it is heavier at the outer corner. This will give the illusion that your eyes are set further apart.
You should avoid wearing blush that is too dark for your skin. It can make you look washed out and ghostly. Look for a blush that is a shade or two darker than your natural skin tone. If you feel it is not dark enough then simply apply more of it.
Apply eye shadow to seal in eyeliner. When you are making up your eyes, apply your liner before your eye shadow. Then, when applying the shadow, slightly dampen a cotton swab and add some eye shadow. Smooth this over the liner and you will find it lasts much longer.
One easy way to enhance your beauty is to make use of false eyelashes. Not only do the lashes open up your eyes, they can provide a more flirtatious and sensual vibe when you are out and about. Remember to use lashes that are natural looking and apply them with glue that dries clear.
In order to make your teeth look whiter, use lipstick with cool, blue undertones. Lipsticks with warm, orange-based undertones accentuate the natural yellow color of your teeth, making them look yellower. Lipsticks with cool, blue-based undertones, on the other hand, will make your teeth look whiter. For the greatest impact, choose a bright red lipstick with blue undertones.
If you use scented products, be sure to use all the same scent to avoid clashes and unexpected surprises. It's OK to layer some scents if they are similar and complement each other; however, it takes a bit of skill to do this, so it's best just to play it safe and use products that are all of the same type.
If your eyebrows have become a bit unruly and you want to tame them, try using a small amount of hair spray on them. What you would do is get an eyebrow comb or unused toothbrush, and spray it with the hair spray. Comb through the brows to flatten and smooth them.
You can apply makeup to your wide-set eyes in a way that is very flattering and can make the eyes appear closer together. First, apply a dark brown or navy eyeliner to the inner corners of your eyes, then blend it with a sponge. Apply your eyeshadow at the inner corners, then blend well outward.
If you are looking to enhance your complexion and overall beauty, consider eating foods that are high in antioxidants such as blueberries, cherries and pomegranates. This way, you will increase the properties of the antioxidants that are flowing through your system that will lead to better looking skin over time.
If you are struggling with dry and itchy skin all over your body but cannot afford a moisturizing spa treatment or ritzy bath product, try sweet almond oil. You can add one or two drops of essential oil to the almond oil to add fragrance, then add one or two teaspoonfuls to your warm bathwater.
Make sure that you do not share makeup brushes and applicators with others. Makeup brushes can contain thousands of bacteria, so should be regularly sterilized to prevent skin infections and spots. Additionally, sharing brushes is unhygienic and the brushes can even transmit skin diseases and fungal infections from person to person.
Using Vaseline on your eyebrows and eyelashes is going to have a couple different benefits. If you use it at night before you go to bed, you are going to benefit by having lashes and brows that are much shinier. If you use the Vaseline to prep for brow liner, you will notice that your brows will stay in place better.
To prevent buildup on your hair, use a clarifying shampoo once a week. Over time, residue from styling products and conditioner can build up on your hair, leaving it dull and lifeless. Using a clarifying shampoo at least once a week can remove this buildup, leaving your hair shiny, bouncy and full of life.
Want to instantly feel younger and more beautiful? Get a new hairdo. Visiting your salon for a cut and color is a quick way to revitalize a tired look. Your stylist can provide tips for a look that works for you, and complete your beauty transformation. You will also feel relaxed after a day at the salon, making you look more beautiful as well.
Lip liner is frequently used by women to give shape and definition to their lips. Please, please don't make the mistake of using lip liner to "draw" your lips on, completely independent of your actual lip shape. You are far better off using lip liner to define your lip's natural shape, filling in with lipstick. An artificial lip line is clownish, unsubtle, and unflattering. If your lips are thin, stick with a fresh color that's not too bright - a berry tone, for example.
Having the wisdom to know that you are beautiful, no matter what you look like on the outside, is first and foremost. Once you know that, then the rest of this article can come into play as you implement the ideas here to be more beautiful, now and in the future.
Beauty.
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