Showing posts with label eyes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eyes. Show all posts

Friday, February 22, 2013

Upside Down Beauty Tips

Sometimes I read stuff that is so crazy in magazines but then I try it just to prove them wrong or to share the knowledge with you guys if it actually works. Here's two things I recently read and tried and was pleasantly surprised!
Conditioner First Shampoo Second
For fine and thin hair this trick is one I read about and just didn't trust. But, it works because it doesn't leave your hair flat and limp. The trick is to condition your hair first, shampoo second and then, I love to end with a dry shampoo for extra added volume and maybe a few of my favorite serum drops at the tips of my strands. Try to use a volumizing conditioner and shampoo (like the Dove Volume Boost line) to maximize the effect of a wild mane!
Wash Face First & Then Take Your Eye Make-Up Off
If you wear as much mascara as I do you know it might seem like it never comes off! I despise that little trace of mascara under my eyes in the morning. But, here's the trick: wash your face first with your favorite creamy or foamy cleanser. You might have to repeat a second time and then wipe your eye make-up off with your make-up remover. What happens here? You've already loosened that mascara or eyeliner that's dried on your eyes all day and the eye-makeup remover works better. Try it and tell me about it.I haven't seen a trace a mascara in the morning since doing this! ( I have to mention that I use Bifacil eye-make-up remover by Lancome, its gentle, doesn't irritate my eyes and takes off those last traces of mascara)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Cocktailing (Part I)

Cocktailing (verb) The act of mixing cosmetics to create exciting, customized beauty products.
On a recent visit to an Estee Lauder counter my eyes were tired from staying up late the night before (blame it on SANTACON!). They offer Signature Services (free mini make-overs on the spot!). One of them is a Fatigue Fighter for eyes. At the end of the service my eyes looked rested, brighter and just much better!
DD, the consultant explained everything she was doing step by step. (Apply concealer after applying foundation, you will apply less concealer if you do it in this order.)
1) Using the Cooling Eye Illuminator' s (an awesome depuffing and highlighting creation) unique ergonomic applicator, apply around both eyes. Avoid your tear ducts and the inside of your eyes. (Tip: Don't overdo it with the amount of product. The cooling applicator feels so nice and cold under eyes though, this you can overdo!)
2) Next, put two pearl size amounts of the Cooling Eye illuminator and same amounts for the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Concelear on the front part of your hand and mix!
3) Using a concealer brush, dab this concoction around all your eye area. Don't be scared to extend this over your upper cheek and side of your nose. Just remember to blend it well into your skin. You don't have to use all the product mixed on your hand, use what you need.
4) Using a big powder brush, seal with mineral or translucent powder. Avoid using pressed powder because it may come on too heavy and make your eyes look wrinkly.
There! Our first lesson of cocktailing and beautiful eyes!