Clothing & Beauty Haul! January 2013
Beauty encompasses a lot of things. It covers items such as hair products, styles, makeup techniques and products, nail polish and care, etc. There are so many ways that one can beautify themselves either for enjoyment or for improving their appearance for other reasons. This article has advice that can help you find what you need.
To deal with greasy or oily hair, shampoo every other day and just rinse with water on the other days. Sometimes people with oily hair try to combat the problem by over using shampoo. This removes to much oil from hair, which makes the sebaceous glands overcompensate to replace it.
Keep eye drops on you at all times. Keep them in your purse, desk or both. This will help your eyes glisten through the day and make you not look so tired. Looking at a computer all day can also make your eyes red and keeping eye drops around will help that.
Finding a new hair style that is different from what one usually does with their hair can not only give one a fresh look but enhance their beauty. A new hair style can attract attention from people who notice the difference and also frame ones face in a new way that may enhance beauty.
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.
If you have ever suffered through a cold sore, then you know they are no fun and will want to stave them off at the first hint you are getting one. You could try to dab a small amount of moisturizer over the area to keep it from getting worse.
Choose your eyeshadow based on your eye color to make your eye makeup really pop. If your eyes are blue, shades of brown are the most flattering. For brown eyes, try purple shadows like lavender or plum. If your eyes are green, golden shades are very flattering, as are many shades from the brown family.
Remember that excess sun exposure is not only bad for your skin, it is also bad for your hair. As a result of sun exposure hair may become dry, brittle, fragile and discolored. Sun exposure can tear protein bonds in your hair and make your hair permanently weaker. So, if you are going to be spending a lot of time in the sun, remember to wear a hat.
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.
If you are taking over-the-counter decongestants and cold medicines, you should also pick up some skin cream and hair products that contain shea butter. Whipped shea butter is especially moisturizing and is easily absorbed by even the dryest hair and skin. Massage shea products into your skin or hair, then cover with a warm towel for ten minutes before rinsing off the excess.
Try to use an eye pencil instead of liquid eyeliner if you can. Eye pencils give a less dramatic look, while liquid eyeliner may be too much. If you have to use liquid eyeliner, make sure to pull your lid downward with one hand while applying it with your other hand.
In order to prevent freckles or to make existing ones lighter, be sure to use a facial moisturizer that has an SPF. The ingredients in this kind of moisturizer keeps the skin lighter, which also helps keep freckles lighter. Plus, it helps to protect your face if you are going to be exposed to sun.
Rather than spending twenty dollars on every single new mascara that comes on the market, focus on prepping your lashes as the best way to maximize the effect of your makeup. Use a heated eyelash curler before applying your favorite mascara. After applying two or three coats, use a lash comb to eliminate clumps and separate the lashes.
Keep a tube of red lipstick around. Red lipstick looks great on a wide range of skin tones and face types. It can really accent your face, and draw attention to your lips. Beware if you have a sore, or a reason you do not want people to look.
Don't wash your hair everyday. While many people are in the practice of washing their hair everyday in the shower, the truth is that everyday hair washing is just not necessary. More than that, it can strip your hair of essential oils that keep it from looking dry and lifeless. Wash every other day to keep your hair looking its best.
For calming skin inflammation rose and lavender are excellent ways to calm these areas. It can either be a lotion or a cream and can be used on any area of the body. There are a variety of products available in an organic form and many that have not been tested on animals.
Use Vaseline on the outer edges of your eyes to make a shield. This will act as a waterproof barrier and will keep your makeup on around your eyes. This is especially good to use if you find your eyes are watery because of wind or any other factor.
A great tip to use when tweezing your eyebrows is to use restrain. Over plucking the brows can lead to bald patches and emaciated brows where hair only grows back irregularly. If this has happened, use a brow gel which is protein-spiked to encourage healthy regrowth and brow fillers that can shade in areas that are problems.
To tease your hair, use a firm bristled toothbrush. Digging in at the roots will give the effect of lightly teased hair. Use a baby toothbrush, and spray lightly with hairspray. Running the soft toothbrush by them easily tames the wispy pieces found at the hairline. These are great tips to use instead of backcombing your hair.
If you are constantly fighting eyeliner and lip liner pencils that crumble or flake when you sharpen them, try this trick: Place the pencil in the freezer for one or two minutes before you place them in the sharpener. This will prevent them from breaking off too easily during the sharpening process.
If you have a hard time getting your eyeliner to stay put, you can apply eyeshadow after you put on eyeliner. You should lightly put your shadow over your eyeliner with a cotton ball. This will seal the application of eyeliner and it will last longer and not run.
If you have grey hair dyed dark, and your roots are beginning to show, try putting the same color mascara as your dyed hair. If your hair is dyed a lighter color such as blond, spray some hairspray on the roots and use a bit of bronze or gold-colored eyeshadow. Or, you can try one of the root color-combs available at local beauty supply stores.
Use conditioner on your legs. The very same conditioners you use to treat your tresses can be used to replace your shaving creams. Conditioners are cheaper and have more staying power than your usual creams. You also can save shower time by not having to fumble with more than one product.
The simplest and absolute cheapest way to reduce morning eye puffiness is using wet cotton balls thatbyou have put in the refrigerator! Simply soak the cotton balls under a running faucet, or use bottled water if your tap contains a lot of chlorine, pop them in a plastic bag and store them in the fridge. Come morning when your eyes are half closed and puffy, those cold cotton balls will work instant magic!
In conclusion, beauty is a very broad subject that covers a lot of everyday products and techniques. There are some right ways and wrong ways to apply stuff, but there is so much room for creativity. Hopefully, this article gave you some advice on how to make beauty work for you.
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