PEOPLE!! Eyebrows are so important!! they frame your face and makes your face stand out. Don't under estimate the power of eyebrows. Therefore you must take good care of them.
1- They must be groomed, I personaly do my eyebrows myself because i don't trust anyone to pluck them. But that doesnt mean that you have to do them by urself find someone that can clean them without removing too much hair. REALLY THIN eyebrows are not flattering. and there is nothing wrong with having thick dark eyebrows as long as they are shaped nicely. Most of the runway models have big thick eyebrows.. i find it beautiful.
2- Your eyebrows need conditioning to, because if you don't condition them they dry out and the hairs start falling. especially if u have dry skin. I use a lil vaseline before i sleep, u can use that or (5erwe3 or olive oil or even a little bit of your daily moisturizer).
3- DON'T PLUCK them out if you don't know wat ur doing!! u will get carried away trust me it has happened to me many times before.. i got a lil pluck crazy! holes evrywhere ;p embarasin.
4- If your eyebrows are too light you can do 2 things: 1- dye them or 2- Use an eyebrow pencil. ( I use "Christian Dior" i really like it, the color on one end and an eyebrow brush on the other end.) When you wear make-up its nice to fill your eyebrows in, if u want something mayb lighter use a matt eyeshadow slightly lighter than your natural eyebrow color and fill in the gaps.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Make-up!!
I'm not bragging but a lot of people compliment me on my make-up and that gave me enough confidence to start a small business as a make-up artist. I'll be starting soon for anyone who is interested.
I'm not saying that my make-up looks amazing all the time.. i do have bad make-up days, it really depends on my mood, but most of the time it looks good. Make-up in the middle east is a bit crazy for me and exaggerated. I follow hollywood's make-up styles and tips and im always up to date.
Foundation:
There are so many different types of foundation in so many different textures. There are cream foundations, spray, heavy compact, etc. I use a brand which they don't sell in kuwait "Laura Mercier" it is sooooo amazing. I found a color that i can play around with. I can use it to be pale, tanned, whatevr and it works :) atleast people tell me it does. So my second choice would be "Clinique" its Allergy tested, 100% fragrance free, and oil free. There are so many other brands choose the right one for you. Foundation doesn't have to be something heavy to wear only at parties or occassions. there are diff. types of coverages. If you want something almost transparent use a very light coverage its very natural and can be used for day. I use a medium coverage since i have some brown spots. Make sure you choose the right color for your skin. To do that.. take a lil of the foundation and apply it on your neck if it disapears that means that is the right color for you.
Concealer:
When you apply your foundation apply some under ur eyes and or our eyelids then apply your concealer afterwards it helps maximize coverage to hide those dark circles. I have tried "Clinique", "Laura Mercier", "Mac" they r all good. The thicker.. creamier ones are good if you have dark circles as they are heavier. You have to find a color that is Slightly lighter than your foundation and works well with your skin tone. There is a yellow under tone and a pink under tone really depending on which one looks better, you have to try one on each eye and compare which one looks nice and natural. Use concealer where you need it.
Blush:
cream or powder?
Try them both see what you like.
There are cream blushes, powders, red liquid pigment i've seen from "Benefit" or the old fashioned way lipstick.
Its really what makes you comfortable. I use more than one brand and different colors. Depending on your makeup. If you use bronzer then use an orange tone blush, if not.. use either pink or orange it doesnt matter. The lighter the blush the more natural it will look. When you apply bronzer, suck in your cheeks creating a fish face ;p and apply on your cheek bones from top to bottom, then a lil on your forehead, nose and chin. When applying blush, dip the brush in, blow excesss powder, smile and apply on the apples of your cheeks.
Lipstick & Lipgloss:
where to start with lipstick?
Lip cream, lipstick, lip color pencil, lipgloss, so many options. Im sure there are more. Don't ask me which is the best type, some people just like chapstick or clear lip balm. It really depends on u and what u like. I love "Bobbi Brown" & "Armani". If your into neutrals go for "Bobbi.B" If your more of a dare devil and like bright colors go for "Armani". You don't have to stick to those two brands there are so many brands out there but when i like something i stick to it.
PLEASE! moisturize your lips before applying lipstick to avoid flaky, cracked lips. Again "vaseline" or lip balm will do.
I'm not saying that my make-up looks amazing all the time.. i do have bad make-up days, it really depends on my mood, but most of the time it looks good. Make-up in the middle east is a bit crazy for me and exaggerated. I follow hollywood's make-up styles and tips and im always up to date.
Foundation:
There are so many different types of foundation in so many different textures. There are cream foundations, spray, heavy compact, etc. I use a brand which they don't sell in kuwait "Laura Mercier" it is sooooo amazing. I found a color that i can play around with. I can use it to be pale, tanned, whatevr and it works :) atleast people tell me it does. So my second choice would be "Clinique" its Allergy tested, 100% fragrance free, and oil free. There are so many other brands choose the right one for you. Foundation doesn't have to be something heavy to wear only at parties or occassions. there are diff. types of coverages. If you want something almost transparent use a very light coverage its very natural and can be used for day. I use a medium coverage since i have some brown spots. Make sure you choose the right color for your skin. To do that.. take a lil of the foundation and apply it on your neck if it disapears that means that is the right color for you.
Concealer:
When you apply your foundation apply some under ur eyes and or our eyelids then apply your concealer afterwards it helps maximize coverage to hide those dark circles. I have tried "Clinique", "Laura Mercier", "Mac" they r all good. The thicker.. creamier ones are good if you have dark circles as they are heavier. You have to find a color that is Slightly lighter than your foundation and works well with your skin tone. There is a yellow under tone and a pink under tone really depending on which one looks better, you have to try one on each eye and compare which one looks nice and natural. Use concealer where you need it.
Blush:
cream or powder?
Try them both see what you like.
There are cream blushes, powders, red liquid pigment i've seen from "Benefit" or the old fashioned way lipstick.
Its really what makes you comfortable. I use more than one brand and different colors. Depending on your makeup. If you use bronzer then use an orange tone blush, if not.. use either pink or orange it doesnt matter. The lighter the blush the more natural it will look. When you apply bronzer, suck in your cheeks creating a fish face ;p and apply on your cheek bones from top to bottom, then a lil on your forehead, nose and chin. When applying blush, dip the brush in, blow excesss powder, smile and apply on the apples of your cheeks.
Lipstick & Lipgloss:
where to start with lipstick?
Lip cream, lipstick, lip color pencil, lipgloss, so many options. Im sure there are more. Don't ask me which is the best type, some people just like chapstick or clear lip balm. It really depends on u and what u like. I love "Bobbi Brown" & "Armani". If your into neutrals go for "Bobbi.B" If your more of a dare devil and like bright colors go for "Armani". You don't have to stick to those two brands there are so many brands out there but when i like something i stick to it.
PLEASE! moisturize your lips before applying lipstick to avoid flaky, cracked lips. Again "vaseline" or lip balm will do.
Make-up Application Rules:
1- Your face MUST be clean. Wash your face with soap. Use a good scrub. I use "Vichy" the 'Daily Exfoliating Cleansing gel' it makes my skin soooo smooth afterwards.
2- Moisturize your skin before you wear your make-up. Applying foundation or anything on your face with dry skin will give you bad results, like flaky skin.. it wont run through your face smoothly and you'll end up with splodges on your face :/
3- There are no rules on HOW you should apply your make-up you dont have to use brushes for evrything. HOWEVER! pleeeeeeaaase dont use ur fingers for eyeshadow. Its unflattering and it shows that u havent smudged it right.
2- Moisturize your skin before you wear your make-up. Applying foundation or anything on your face with dry skin will give you bad results, like flaky skin.. it wont run through your face smoothly and you'll end up with splodges on your face :/
3- There are no rules on HOW you should apply your make-up you dont have to use brushes for evrything. HOWEVER! pleeeeeeaaase dont use ur fingers for eyeshadow. Its unflattering and it shows that u havent smudged it right.
General Beauty Tips:
Dry lips?:
Vaseline always does the trick for me.. you'll be surprised of how much i use that stuff! I recently bought this tiny vaseline tub that i carry with me in my bag cuz my lips dry out alot..dehydration is a killer.. ANYWAYS! back to the vas. tub yes it smells really nice too "Rose & Almond Oil" and it gives u just a tiny bit of color.
Oily Skin?:
I use this face wash that will dry the oil and keep its shine <3 "LA ROCHE-POSAY" is the brand u want the 'Purifying foaming gel for oily sensitive skin' yes i strongly recomend this its really good!
Dry Skin?:
Use a normal face wash that best suits your skin and after that dry your face well and use a good moisturizer. Do this twice a day.. in the morning before you go out and at night before you sleep. I use a moisturizer that my mother gave me which she bought from the pharmacy its sooo good! i don't hav it on me right now but if you would like to know what its called let me know :)
Dry Hands:
I'm still trying to find out how to get soft hands because honestly my hands get dry and scaly and its really imbarasing. I've used oils, creams, gels.. so many things yet nothing works for me. so any suggestions?
Dry cracked feet?:
1. wash with soap
2. scrub
3. apply vaseline, lotion or baby oil
4. wear 2 pairs of socks ( i duno y but i feel two pairs of socks will keep everything together and stops the lotion or petroleum jelly from leaking out).
Do this before you go to bed and you'll wake up with soft clean feet.
Lotions & Body Butters:
I love boots' body butter collection i'v tried the mango, shea butter, and brazilian nut. They are all strong scented but they are perfect for application before goin to bed. You'll wake up feeling silky smooth. I've also tried this thing they sell in the market its a facial moisturizer for all skin types called "St. Ives" the 'Collagen Elastin Moisturizer' but i use this for my hands and arms alot. Any lotion would do good for your skin honestly as long as you lotion atleast once a day you'll be fine.
Do you have brown spots/marks on your face?
I recomend 2 things (ask ur dermatologist first):
1- A day cream which you must use after you wash your face. The brand name is "Bioderma" (u can find it at Boots or any pharmacy) it is the "Lightening day care Anti-brown spots (sensitive skin). After using that use a sun protecting cream, then u can apply ur make-up ontop it doesnt matter.
2- A night serum which u must use after you wash your face clean. The brand name is also "Bioderma" it is the "Intensive night care anti-brown spots Lightening serum". Apply it before you go to bed and i will warn you it has Vitamin C in it so it might burn a lil its normal and its okay nothing to worry about ;p it also might feel a little itchy DONT ITCH! ;p
Vaseline always does the trick for me.. you'll be surprised of how much i use that stuff! I recently bought this tiny vaseline tub that i carry with me in my bag cuz my lips dry out alot..dehydration is a killer.. ANYWAYS! back to the vas. tub yes it smells really nice too "Rose & Almond Oil" and it gives u just a tiny bit of color.
Oily Skin?:
I use this face wash that will dry the oil and keep its shine <3 "LA ROCHE-POSAY" is the brand u want the 'Purifying foaming gel for oily sensitive skin' yes i strongly recomend this its really good!
Dry Skin?:
Use a normal face wash that best suits your skin and after that dry your face well and use a good moisturizer. Do this twice a day.. in the morning before you go out and at night before you sleep. I use a moisturizer that my mother gave me which she bought from the pharmacy its sooo good! i don't hav it on me right now but if you would like to know what its called let me know :)
Dry Hands:
I'm still trying to find out how to get soft hands because honestly my hands get dry and scaly and its really imbarasing. I've used oils, creams, gels.. so many things yet nothing works for me. so any suggestions?
Dry cracked feet?:
1. wash with soap
2. scrub
3. apply vaseline, lotion or baby oil
4. wear 2 pairs of socks ( i duno y but i feel two pairs of socks will keep everything together and stops the lotion or petroleum jelly from leaking out).
Do this before you go to bed and you'll wake up with soft clean feet.
Lotions & Body Butters:
I love boots' body butter collection i'v tried the mango, shea butter, and brazilian nut. They are all strong scented but they are perfect for application before goin to bed. You'll wake up feeling silky smooth. I've also tried this thing they sell in the market its a facial moisturizer for all skin types called "St. Ives" the 'Collagen Elastin Moisturizer' but i use this for my hands and arms alot. Any lotion would do good for your skin honestly as long as you lotion atleast once a day you'll be fine.
Do you have brown spots/marks on your face?
I recomend 2 things (ask ur dermatologist first):
1- A day cream which you must use after you wash your face. The brand name is "Bioderma" (u can find it at Boots or any pharmacy) it is the "Lightening day care Anti-brown spots (sensitive skin). After using that use a sun protecting cream, then u can apply ur make-up ontop it doesnt matter.
2- A night serum which u must use after you wash your face clean. The brand name is also "Bioderma" it is the "Intensive night care anti-brown spots Lightening serum". Apply it before you go to bed and i will warn you it has Vitamin C in it so it might burn a lil its normal and its okay nothing to worry about ;p it also might feel a little itchy DONT ITCH! ;p
Hair Tips:
I'm not an expert. This comes from personal experience.
If you have dry hair:
Mix in a bowl some olive oil and honey and leave in hair for an hour or 2. Do this 3-4 times a week and you'll see the difference. Also washing your hair daily will wash out the natural oils in your head which will eventually dry it out. Try to use a shampoo that is well suited for your hair, creamy shampoos are good for dry hair. OH! and you MUST condition it after every wash. (If you don't like that let me know i'll try to find out something else more suitable).
If you have oily hair:
(9ebar and jarjeer) is good as well as (5erwe3 and olive oil). You can mix two of any, they'r all natural and good for you hair. once a week will do. I sumtimes use 5erwe3 before i go to bed and wash it out in the morning although i wouldn't recomend it if your going to style ur hair the next morning bcuz its goin to be greasy. It takes time to get it out of ur hair so make sure u dont have any outing plans. It takes 2-3 washes to go bak to normal.
If your facing hair loss:
There are many things that might be wrong such as: your hormones, lack of vitamins, using the wrong shampoo, washing your hair too much. etc. I personally use these vitamins "Hair-vit" you can find them in boots drug store. They'r good for restoring the essential vitamins for hair growth. umm.. Try to eat foods rich in B12 and Iron.
If you have any other questions please ask :)
If you have dry hair:
Mix in a bowl some olive oil and honey and leave in hair for an hour or 2. Do this 3-4 times a week and you'll see the difference. Also washing your hair daily will wash out the natural oils in your head which will eventually dry it out. Try to use a shampoo that is well suited for your hair, creamy shampoos are good for dry hair. OH! and you MUST condition it after every wash. (If you don't like that let me know i'll try to find out something else more suitable).
If you have oily hair:
(9ebar and jarjeer) is good as well as (5erwe3 and olive oil). You can mix two of any, they'r all natural and good for you hair. once a week will do. I sumtimes use 5erwe3 before i go to bed and wash it out in the morning although i wouldn't recomend it if your going to style ur hair the next morning bcuz its goin to be greasy. It takes time to get it out of ur hair so make sure u dont have any outing plans. It takes 2-3 washes to go bak to normal.
If your facing hair loss:
There are many things that might be wrong such as: your hormones, lack of vitamins, using the wrong shampoo, washing your hair too much. etc. I personally use these vitamins "Hair-vit" you can find them in boots drug store. They'r good for restoring the essential vitamins for hair growth. umm.. Try to eat foods rich in B12 and Iron.
If you have any other questions please ask :)
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