Hi Ya Ladies,
Looking perfect is easy
if you know how.
Puffy eyes, bubbled up
nail polish, lanky strands that refuse to get styled, over-plucked brows that
make you look like Ms Spock, no matter how hard you try, beauty blunders are
bound to happen. Some are easy to fix, others not so. Here I have compiled six
common beauty problems—and their solutions—so that you always look great.
Over-zealous eyebrow plucking
You got a bit carried away and ended up with vampishly thin
eyebrows. There’s little you can do till they grow back. But you can hasten
that by using a hair enhancing serum like FabIndia Seasame Hair Oil or Tatha
Argan Oil Hair Serum. Alternatively, try a specialized brow serum like Rogaine or Viviscal.
Then start a good multivitamin that contains Biotin such as Nature’s
Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails 3000 mcg of Biotin. This mineral helps speed up
hair growth.
Fix it
While you’re waiting for them to grow out, fake a full brow with
deftly applied makeup. Use a wax-based eyebrow pencil or pen like Konad
Auto Style Eyebrow and make small, soft and defined strokes. For
accuracy, sharpen the pencil before each use. Apply in small, hair like lines
and then blend. It’s advisable to use brow pencil a shade or two lighter than
your hair color for the natural look.
Smudged eyeliner
It’s mid-summer and by mid-afternoon your mascara is
running down your cheeks while the eye shadowyou applied so
skillfully is creasing like linen. Mascara meltdown is
embarrassing and ugly, making you like the Joker in Batman. But hot weather
doesn’t have to spell mascara lockdown. There are some foolproof ways of
keeping eye makeup intact.
Fix it
Keep an all-in-one makeup remover like Vichy Purete
Thermale 3 in 1 One Step Cleanser handy along with a bag of cotton
balls. Dab a tiny amount on the cotton or an ear bud to instantly redefine
eyeliner and erase smudged eye makeup. Also keep a tube of concealer like Deborah
24Ore Perfect Concealer Swipehandy to touch up wiped away foundation. To
prevent future meltdowns, remember this simple trick; always apply a
little face powder under the eyes before applying mascara to act as a
shield and absorb sweat and oil.
Blotchy, angry skin
It’s easy to bounce back after a week of late nights when you
are 20, not so when you hit 30. Splotchy, red skin and an uneven
skin tone are often the result of too much drinking, too little sleep
and oily food. Start by drinking plenty of water, vegetable juice and coconut
water to remove built up toxins. It’s also a good idea to take a natural
supplement like Natrol AcaiBerry Weekend Cleanse to flush out
toxins, boost antioxidant levels and support cell regeneration.
Fix it
Blotchy skin becomes more obvious when you don’t exfoliate
enough to get rid of dead surface cells. Start using a mild daily exfoliating
scrub like Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant – Top Pick by
Oprah.com to prep your skin for makeup. Then look for an appropriate
foundation to mask the splotches. Moisturizing formulas like Revlon
Touch & Glow Moisturising Makeup work best for dry skin
types while a water based formula like Maybelline Dream Liquid
Mousse Foundation or Lakme Nine To Five Flawless Makeup Foundation is
ideal for oily skin. While shopping for the right cover-up, also check the
color saturation or amount of pigment in the product. The deeper the
pigment the better the camouflage. It’s worth spending a little more
because pricier formulas tend to have higher levels of pigment.
In your attempt to cover the offending patches, don’t slather on
the formulation. A thick layer of makeup just makes it look cakey. Less is
more. So just apply a thin layer and sit back while it dries. If you feel you
need more coverage then apply a second thin layer.
Chipped Nail Polish
You’re dressed to the nines. Already late for your girls’ night
out when you discover your new nail polish is chipped just as you’re calling
for the elevator.
Fix it
Don’t panic! Always keep a nail buff like OPI Emery
Square Black handy. Gently buff out the scratch or chip. Then apply a
thin coat of the same nail color over the entire nail. Let it dry for a minute
before applying a quick-dry top coat like OPI Top Coat to seal
the fresh polish. Now dash off to join the party.
Greasy Hair
You’ve woken up late for an all-important client meeting and
your hair is lankier than a rat’s tail. There’s no time to shampoo so what’s a
girl to do?
Fix it
Before you start tearing out your strands, relax, there
are many options depending on your hair type and length. You could use
a wide headband to hide the worst. Or try a high ponytail, styling hair bangs
with a formula like TIGI Bed Head Foxy Curls High-Def Curl Spray.
Or scrimp up very greasy hair into a bun so the limp ends don’t show.
If you have ten minutes but no dry shampoo like TIGI
Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo handy, mix together one tablespoon
of corn starch, four tablespoons of water and one tablespoon of rubbing alcohol
into a small spray bottle. Give it a good shake and spray all over hair
especially on the greasy bits. Then run your fingers through strands to
distribute the mixture evenly and hit it with the blow-dryer to style as usual.
Voila! Your hair looks spanking clean and—even better—oil free. Then go get
dressed for that meeting.
Acne attack
You wake up on the morning of adate or friend’s party and find a
zit the size of a little hill on your nose. Enough to make any girl recoil in
horror but before you decide you’re never going out in public again, try some
emergency action.
Fix it
This is time to pull out the big guns. This is no time for a
puny concealer. Use a product with enough pigment to hide pimples with just a
thin coat. Experts suggest NYX Concealer Jar. But before using it,
apply a cube of ice for a minute or two to reduce swelling. Resist the intense
urge to flatten the spot because squeezing will simply tear the skin, making it
harder to conceal. Experts suggest mixing two shades of concealer to
create a custom blend that exactly matches your skin. Blend the edges of
the concealed area to create a seamless line with the surrounding skin and
touch it up through the day.
Hope you find it worth reading..
Thanks & Regards,
Look Beautiful Always
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