Beauty is a lot more that just fixing your hair or swiping some makeup on your face. It is truly an art form. It has so many techniques and products that require a keen eye, precisions and a sharp attention to detail. Do you have what it takes? Regardless of your answer, here are some tips to help you.
If you are fighting an irritating, itchy and flaky scalp, you can use yogurt to remove flakes and keep your scalp itch-free. Simply massage a plain Greek or dairy yogurt into your scalp, then allow it to sit for no longer than 15 minutes. After you rinse, you should notice less flakes and itching.
Always use an appropriate moisturizer for your facial skin. A facial moisturizer should be used, even if your skin is greasy or oily. During the day, make sure that your moisturizer contains an SPF rating.
If you want your lips to look bigger, put some white eyeshadow that has has a shimmer right above the area called “cupid’s bow” in the middle of your upper lip. When this area is highlighted, it will reflect the light and make your upper lip seem fuller.
Make your nail polish last longer. You can make your nails look like you just had a manicure and last longer by using a base coat, 2 coats of color and a top coat. This will provide your nails with a glossy look that will last for at least a few weeks.
If you have an angular face, you might want to de-emphasize the rough edges. Use a coral or creamy rose blush to soften a squarish face. Apply the blush to your cheeks with your fingers and gently fan the color towards your temples.
If your face is a bit on the long side, you can make the effect seem less severe, simply by using some well-placed cream blush. Opt for a dark rose or brick shade, then use your fingertips to apply the color only on the apples of your cheeks; do not extend the color past this point, as it can actually make your face appear, even more narrow.
How about a beauty tip? Choose a waterproof mascara with a lengthening effect. You may need to try several different brands to find the one you like. Unfortunately, these formulas can often be heavy. The only thing this kind of mascara does is weigh your lashes down. Try using a lengthening, waterproof formula instead. If you want voluminous lashes that curl upwards, then you want a lengthening formula.
Buy some good makeup brushes. While good quality brushes tend to be a little costly they will greatly improve the application of your makeup. You may even consider searching auction sites to help you save money.
Remember that fragrance rises. Scents rise. When applying perfume or scented body mist, put it lower on your body. Do not apply too much by putting a little everywhere. Just apply a little around your ankles. The scent will rise without being as overpowering as some perfumes tend to be.
Change your pillowcase to make yourself more beautiful. A simple way to avoid unnecessary wrinkles is to switch your case from a cotton type to a satin or silk case. Cotton is drying and rough on skin and it known to cause wrinkles, typically, on the side of your face that you sleep on.
Plain old toilet paper can be quite useful if you have a glow from doing your best moves dancing at the club! You may be surprised at how well the toilet paper’s coarseness can blot your oily skin! Take a piece and press it on the parts of your skin that are oily and voila!
For those days when you have skimped on sleep the previous night and it shows in your eyes, skip lining or applying mascara to your lower lash line. Put the focus on your lids and upper lashes, and you are less likely to accentuate dark circles, making you look even more tired.
A proven solution to dead skin buildup is to use a pumice stone in the shower. The skin is much softer when it absorbs moisture from the shower so it will come off easier. Do not use a razor to remove dead skin, this causes more skin to grow back in the areas which it was removed.
Often, lipstick presents problems for women when it comes time for makeup. Try not to always use bright colors when choosing lipstick. Bold colors are perfect for some occasions, but neutral colors are better for day-to-day activities.
Visine is an important part of any beauty kit. Lack of sleep often results in reddened, bleary eyes. This can really make you look older. Visine can resolve a red eye problem instantly. Visine can also be used as an acne treatment. Put a little on your pimple and allow it to air dry. Your skin should clear up fairly soon.
Try using neck stretches and good posture for a great looking neck. A healthy neck is as important as a healthy face. Do not treat the neck area the same as the face because both of them age differently. Over time the tendons in the neck shrink and the thin skin does not respond in the same way as the skin of the face does to peels and lasers.
Use a high quality, waterproof mascara at the beach or swimming pool. Water can quickly wash away your beauty routine. Using waterproof products can keep this from happening. If all of your other products wash off but your mascara remains, you will still look “done up” and complete.
Now you see that beauty is a lot more than haphazardly applying products to yourself. It takes skill and an eye for pleasant aesthetics. You don’t want to look slovenly, so why not take some time to learn how to do it right? The above tips should have given you some pointers on how to do that.