SKINCARE FOR GIRLS IN THEIR TWENTIES:part 2

Hello girls,

As we discussed in part 1(here) regular cleansing,hydration and sun protection are very important in all skin types(Read to see product recommendations).However,even after all this care skin problems may surface.For such problems we use targeted treatments.The main problems are:

-Acne[For moderate to severe acne I have discusses medical treatments and very effective regimen here]

-Dull skin

-Hyper pigmentation (hormonal or sun damage)

-Premature wrinkles.

As mentioned I have discussed acne in a separate post,however girls with mild acne or blackheads etc or who are trying to keep acne away should read on. As for the rest of the problems treatment is more or less the same.

Night is the time our skin is resting and repairing.At night the products get more time to work on our skin.So,lets see what night treatments should be considered.

NIGHT TREATMENT:

Now that your skin is getting mature you need to show it some extra care.Using a treatment serum at night is a great idea.If you want radiance and clear skin then you have a variety of options.The Alpha Hydroxy Acids(AHAs) [i-e Glycolic acid and Lactic acid] and Beta Hydroxy acids.AHAs work superficially and BHAs work deeper.The uses differ and so they have been mentioned under the problem they treat.

HOW TO SHAPE YOUR BROWS

Hola peaches,
Today my post is actually a tutorial on brows.Eyebrows play a vital role in facial beauty.Properly groomed and shaped brows frame your eyes to make them appear more beautiful.I am blessed with thick brows, but recently I have started noticing that shaping the brows and filling them in gives the face a youthful look while bringing out elegance.So I have started filling my eye brows as many of you noticed ^_^ Shaping eyebrows is fairly simple but some find it hard for the fear of going overboard.Therefore I am publishing this tutorial to explain all the steps.

I am using SIGMA BROW EXPERT KIT for this tutorial.

I start with tweezing excess hair and shaping my brows the way I like them.The inner ends of brows need to be trimmed a bit to bring them in line neatly.For this purpose I use "Expert Tweeze".I prefer thicker eyebrows because they are in fashion and they make one look younger too.

SLEEK CONTOUR PALETTE In MEDIUM

Contouring is a very important part of makeup.This art can help you bring out that X factor in your face which simple makeup can not achieve.High cheek bones and a shapely forehead with a beautiful prominent chin is not only popular in west ,but even Asians favor them while looking at over all beauty aspects.When I learned to give contouring its long due importance, my eye shadow kit failed to provide me with the true rich brown required to chisel and contour face without making me look orangish.So,I got this palette by sleek.It comes in three shades:Light,Medium and Dark.I got medium.

Was it a good decision?Was the shade "Medium" a good match for me?Read to know:

HOW TO PUT YOUR MELT-PROOF SUMMER FACE ON

Hello Peaches,

Well that is one weird title for a post.My imagination might be running a little wild, but lets be honest... every girl wants this figurative "SUMMER PROOF MAKEUP FACE".So after years and years of "research",trials and tests I have finally found a few things that really work in the heat of June and the humidity of Mon son.So,ladies the next time you go shopping be sure to take along this list of "Summer Arsenal" for some reference.

FACE WASH

The day starts with washing our pretty faces.In summers a lot of responsibility relies on the shoulders nozzle of your face wash.A good face wash will not only clean your skin to pores,but prevent the dryness and rebound oiliness.My favorites are:

1)-Neutrogena Deep Clean Face wash

2)-Clean n Clear morning burst Face Wash

3)-Cetaphil Gentle Face Wash

I like to spritz my face with Rose water for extra hydration and a little matt look.It keep my skin fresh and prevents rebound oiliness.

MOISTURIZER:

1)-St  Ives collagen elastin moisturizer

 

2)-Clean and Clear moisturizer

3)-Boscia Oil Free Moisturizer

SUNSCREEN

TEN THINGS THAT MAKE A BUSY MOM'S LIFE EASY

Hi there,

Today the post is from lifestyle category. When you are a mom and/or  always on the go,you do need all the help you can get in making things easy.Not everyone is lucky to have household help.So, today lets see what are the ten things that help me avoid forgotten lunch boxes,injured toes and the mess.

BASKETS:

I read somewhere that baskets are a mom's best friend.The more you have the easier it is to store things according to categorize.Keep smaller ones for stationary,larger ones for bigger things which do not have a fix place in house but are badly needed just before kids leave for school.

Baskets make it easy to have an "ORGANIZED MESS".I use the big laundry ones.However,I do up cycle fruit cartons and gift fruit baskets.

WHITE BOARD:

Do not under estimate the power of pen.One of the reasons we sometimes fail to get things done is that we forget about them until the very last moment.With all the noise and emergency situation 24/7 created by kids,it happens very often that you have to get up in the middle of a very important job.Chances are that you will forget about it by the time the crises is managed.To avoid it list important to-do's of the day on the board.This is no-mess way of remembering everything.

BEST OF 2013

Hi all,

Another year will soon be gone from our lives.It was a good year in terms of  blogging, but I also experienced some low time especially where attitude of a few fellow bloggers was concerned.However,I managed to pull through.

A great thing about 2013 was that I got most of the things I was craving for.I got my hands on some great brands too.The most interesting thing is that I got the best of the lot in last months of the year.So, although I haven't published a review for those, I am still adding them as they technically fall in this list and I am loving them.

If you want full review of any product in the list (except last three) click on the name and you will be able to read full review.

SIX THINGS THAT CAN GET GREAT RESULTS FROM YOUR BB CREAM

Hi all,

Its winter time ^_^.A time when you can skip foundation and still look fresh. Of course this can only be if you are kind and loving to your skin.In winters people with dry skin need to use good moisturizers more then ever.However,for routine daily wear you can skip heavy duty, ultra-stay-on foundations unlike summers.Moisturizer,BB cream,a little concealer,touch of blush and a peachy nude lipstick and you will be ready to rock the world.I know some of you might be skeptical when I recommend BB creams.White cast,uneven or streaky application and patchiness can really put one off of BB creams.So,today is about making the best of whichever BB cream you have.Follow these simple steps and your BB cream will brighten up your complexion.

CORRECT WAY OF CONCEALING UNDER EYES CIRCLES

Hi all,

This one is a quick post about how the proper technique of covering the dark circles under eyes.First of all just a simple reminder:

"Concealer should be used over the foundation if you are wearing liquid foundation.If you are wearing powder or mineral foundation use concealer before foundation".

Ok lets do it in steps:

First take a look at my dark circles.Duh duh dahhhhh:

1)-Moisturize under eyes.The area has thin skin and can easily start developing fine lines if not taken care of.So make a routine of moisturizing under eyes at night.

TEN STEPS TO A FLAWLESS FACE

Hi girls,

As promised here is part 2 of GETTING READY FOR EID.(Post on facial and skin care).

After facial  your canvas/face is all set for makeup.And good makeup starts with good foundation.

A flawless face gives you a youthful look and radiant confidence.There are a few tricks which can help you get the  maximum benefit from your foundation to achieve a flawless face:

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR SKIN TONE AND COMPLEXION

Choosing the right foundation is such an important part of makeup.Yet the information on how to choose our right shade can be a little difficult to understand.I was always confused and baffled by information on skin tones and how to find my own.So,lets break down and simplify the information,so that you can understand and find your own skin tones easily.

Broadly speaking,there are 6 types of complexion.I have posted photos of Bollywood and Holly- wood actresses in the relevant categories so that you don't have trouble in finding out your complexion match.

{NOTE:I have categorized on bases of given photos only,because all the celebs shown below may appear different in different photos and makeup}