Clothing & Beauty Haul! January 2013
When you take time to apply proper beauty techniques and products, it really does show. It shows that you care about proper application and that you want to look your "your best." That is very admirable. As with any other skill set, you can always add and improve. Below are some tips to help.
If you get caught out in the cold with excessively dry or flaky skin but do not have body lotion or hand cream available to you, consider applying a small amount of hair conditioner. You can use it to add moisture to your hands, elbows, feet, and knees - but never on your face.
To get smaller pores, cut refined sugars from your diet. Eating large amounts of refined sugar enlarges your pores, and can also lead to breakouts. If you have a sweet tooth, try sating your cravings with natural sugars like the ones found in fruit. Your skin will definitely thank you for it!
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.
Smooth lotion over hair to reduce the static. If you find yourself out with nothing to use, grab the hand lotion you keep in your purse. Take a little bit and rub the palm of your hands together slightly, then run through your hair. This is a quick and easy fix.
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.
If you are in a relationship and you want to save a little money, you should look at which of your products you can share with your partner. Although many products claim to be specifically for men or for women, the majority of the time, this is simply a marketing technique.
If you have discovered that the hair around you face is drying out and breaking off, you could be using hot irons or other heating tools too much. You could try an intense conditioner or create your own by adding two teaspoons of olive oil to the conditioner, and let it sit on the hairline for five minutes, and then rinse. Repeat this once a week.
Take your time applying a fake tan. Make sure you have at least 30 minutes before going to bed or getting dressed. If you are in a hurry then wait to do it because you may get streaky results. It is important to make sure you properly apply a fake tan.
Protect your skin from the sun. If you spend a lot of times outdoors, which is a great idea, you've got to make sure you apply sunscreen as much as possible or cover your skin with loose fitting clothing. Sun exposure can lead to an older, leathery appearance that can be hard to repair.
Try to control the dark circles under your eyes. Dark circles can make you look older. However, for some people it can be genetic. Check your background first before going crazy trying to find a solution. If it is not genetics, it could be due to allergies or a bad diet. If you are older, it may be natural aging.
Exfoliating your body prior to applying tanning lotion or spending time in a tanning bed will extend the life of your tan! Since skin sheds, it's best to do as much of it as possible before getting that great tan so you can keep the glorious glow even longer! Any natural exfoliant applied a day or two before tanning will do!
Let's say you love your foundation color, but as your skin matures, it doesn't moisturize like it used to. Adding some moisturizer to your regular foundation will achieve two goals: One, you will have a tinted moisturizer which will give you a sheerer more natural color. Two, your skin will be better moisturized.
If your hair and face could use a little tender, loving care but you can't spare the money for a spa or salon treatment, look no further than your refrigerator. Apply the whites of an egg to your face for a tightening, brightening mask, then apply the yolk to your hair to leave it glossy and full.
To improve your lip color application, always apply lip balm first. The lip balm will leave your lips soft and moisturized, and will allow your lip color to go on smoothly. Try using a basic, untinted lip balm so that you don't effect the color of the lipstick or lip gloss you're using.
To get the best results from your styling products, don't apply them to soaking wet hair. The water in your hair will dilute the products, rendering them less effective. Before applying any products, remove as much excess water from your hair as you can. You'll see a change in how your products work immediately.
Are you looking for a simple soft look? First apply a light liquid foundation. This will give you a natural feel. If you need to even out your skin you can also apply concealer. Next, apply a soft creamy brown eyeshadow and a coat of light mascara. Last, add peach tinted lip gloss. This will give you the simple fresh look you are looking for.
Use coffee ground to smooth your hands. Don't throw out old coffee grounds. Save them in a bag in your fridge. Twice a week, before moisturizing your hands, use a teaspoon of the coffee grounds and rub your hands together. Wash your hands, then apply lotion as you normally would.
Although it is good to use conditioner on your hair, make sure not to use too much. An overabundance of conditioner is not good for your hair. It can make it oily and cause dandruff. Be sure not to use any leave-in conditioner and that you wash all the conditioner out of your hair.
Look for a concealer palette that comes with two different shades of concealer. This allows you to blend a perfectly customized shade that will melt flawlessly into your skin. Use small dabbing and patting motions to apply the concealer over red areas, broken capillaries, and any other marks or discolored areas.
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.
If you want to add a pinch of color to your face midday, consider stocking up on a stick of cream blush or a gel-based cheek blusher. Apply a small amount to the apples of your cheek, then blending in circular motions. This keeps your face looking fresh in a natural and easily applied in a manner that is especially flattering.
Clean skin is beautiful, healthy skin, so be sure to clean your face thoroughly every night before you go to sleep. Sleeping with layers of pore-clogging make-up on your skin not only dirties your pillow cases, but it clogs your pores. This can lead to acne, blackheads and enlarged pores that can all be prevented with a regular bedtime cleansing routine.
Spend some time and money learning proper makeup application techniques from the experts. These techniques can make your face makeup look a lot better and can also save you a lot of money; you won't need to use as much of a makeup product if you are applying it to your skin properly.
You have the tools, the products, and the skill set, to apply these tips in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Fabulous! The above tips were constructed to add to your personal regimen, as you are never done learning or improving. You may have even found a new "regular" or favorite for yourself.
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