Tuesday, February 23, 2010

5 Insider Beauty Secrets Other Women Don’t Want You To Know! (Part 1)


Enlarge Image5 Insider Beauty Secrets Other Women Don’t Want You To Know! (Part 1)

Imagine what you would do if you knew miracle working beauty secrets. And what you would do if you had the self confidence that comes with being beautiful. No need to imagine any more, read this article and turn your dreams into reality.
5 Insider Beauty Secrets Other Women Don’t Want You To Know! (Part 1)

Imagine what you would do if you knew miracle working beauty secrets. And if you had the self confidence that comes with being beautiful.

Now before you laugh and say you’ll never be beautiful, listen up.

I know where you’re coming from! At one time I didn’t know any beauty secrets. Before I learned any beauty secrets I was plain, even bordering on ugly.

I had acne, chapped lips, weight issues, wardrobe disasters, and not so white teeth. But that’s all become past with the 5 beauty secrets that have changed my life.

I pulled through all of my beauty nightmares and learned some valuable beauty secrets as a result.

Now people are always commenting to me on my beauty. Saying I should be a model, etc.... And guys are no longer even an issue! I don’t have to look for them, they come to me.

It turns out the best beauty secrets are those that are won by personal knowledge and experience. Not just by reading general tips in magazines.

So by experimentation over the years and by perseverance, I’ve found out what really works and what doesn’t.

Beauty Secret 1
Unchap and beautify your lips with this technique.

For soft, beautifully kissable lips, you need the following: a washcloth (I’m not kidding either), warm water, and your favorite brand of lip balm.

First you apply a coat of lip balm. Then wet one corner of the washcloth, put the warm wet corner of the washcloth between your lips, press them together and hold for 5 seconds.

Then gently massage any remaining lip balm from lips with the wet corner of the washcloth, and dry lips with a corner that’s dry.

Apply lip balm again to keep your lips chap free. You may also apply lipstick or lip gloss on over the layer of lip balm.

I learned this was the best way to keep lips from chapping, after going through too many winters with dried, and chapped lips.

Beauty Secret 2
Clear your acne, and get beautiful skin.

For clear glowing skin, a little home remedy does wonders for my complexion, as it should with yours too.

Steam your face for 20 minutes every night after washing it, then every other night after steaming your face, massage a half teaspoon castor oil over face.

Leave it on at night while you sleep and wash off immediately upon waking.

Steam face for twenty more minutes in the morning after washing. When you finish steaming your face splash your face with cool water and dry it.

If your skin starts to show any signs of a pimple forming. Take one night off from steaming and applying castor oil and apply Benzoyl Peroxide over face.

Take the next night off also from the steaming, castor oil, and benzoyl peroxide. Continue facial regimen with steaming and castor oil the following night.

This beauty secret will moisturize your face at the same time it will help clear up acne and pimples. But only if you work at it consistently.

Beauty Secret 3
Good taste in clothes.

When shopping for clothes try to stay away from really big prints, or weird mixes of colors (eg. green, pink and blue flowers combined on a white background, for instance).

Clothes like these just scream "I’m color blind!" And if you in fact, actually are color blind, always shop with a friend who isn’t and has good taste in clothes.

Buy basic colors. Solid reds, pinks, blues, whites, and blacks. Or things with small tasteful prints and designs.

Then mix and match each basic color with a corresponding one (blue goes well with white, pink, and sometimes with red, and different shades of the same color almost always go well together).

Put these beauty secrets to use, and start seeing the benefits today. Be sure to read Part 2 of this article, which contains the last 2 beauty secrets.

In Part 2 I’ll teach you the beauty secrets for whitening your smile without draining your bank account. And how to use clothes to your advantage by hiding figure flaws and defects.

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Beauty Basics Tips

Beauty Basics Tips
Despite the media coverage of makeover reality shows, the majority of Americans are not looking for extreme transformations. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, most of us want to look better, naturally, with 68-percent preferring a subtle change. And experts agree that looking your best could be accomplished at home for considerably less.

Dr. Linda Franks, a leader in the specialized skin care frontier, says "To get that timeless, healthy look you need to start with an appropriate skincare regime. Taking good care of your skin can stave off fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and even dry skin."

Doctors say whatever your skin type, the key is to cleanse it gently.
-- Avoid hot water and use lukewarm instead, to prevent over-drying.
-- And throw in the towel – traditional washcloths are too abrasive for the face, so use your hands and fingers.

Sixty-eight-percent of women claim to have sensitive skin which means dry, tight, chapped or easily irritated skin.
-- Moisturize regularly.
-- Avoid harsh cleansers with ingredients such as fragrances, dyes and preservatives because sensitive skin is easily damaged and takes longer to recover.

If your skin is dry and easily irritated, don’t wash more than once a day. You may risk stripping the skin of its natural oils.
-- Look for non-irritating cleansing washes that are soap-free.
-- Use light, oil-free, water-based moisturizers to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
-- Make sure to choose a facial moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15, which protects against both UVB and UVA rays.

Skin sensitivity may also result from the third most common, non-surgical skincare procedure known as Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a quick and easy, non-invasive procedure that helps to reveal healthier-looking skin by sweeping away dead skin cells.
-- Dr. Franks reveals that, following the treatment, the best way to avoid irritation is by opting for an ultra-gentle cleanser and moisturizer.
-- A new clinical study shows that PURPOSE gentle cleansing wash and dual treatment moisture lotion with spf 15 are compatible with this procedure.

How else can you obtain optimal skin health? Dr. Franks says, "Exercise opens up blood vessels to make skin look healthy and youthful. It’s so important for healthy skin."
-- Regular cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to the skin which assists in collagen production.
-- Maintaining muscle mass through exercise can also help anchor and support skin, keeping it taut.
-- And drink up! At least eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day are crucial for optimal skin hydration.

So before you sign on for an extreme and expensive makeover, just think back on some simple, beauty basics! You just might like what you see!

Beauty Tips

Beauty Tips
We will ask anyone and everyone for certain important things in life. One of them is 'beauty tips'. Beauty tips form an information bank for both men and women. Taking a tip from someone and passing it on to another, probably even without giving it a try, is what everyone does, even if no one owns up to it. Get some essential tried and tested beauty tips from the articles featuring on this page.

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How to Pluck Eyebrows
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How to Look Younger
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How to Look Pretty
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How to be Pretty
How to be pretty? Well, there are no definitive rules for this. However, there are a few things that one needs to remember and keep in my mind in order to get the desired results. Are you going to know about it in the description? No, so read the article to know all about it.

Beautiful Skin Secrets
Everyone is always on the lookout for beautiful skin secrets, but don't know where to start. Well, here's a beautiful skin secret - it's your lifestyle that affects your skin! All you need to know about beautiful skin care and tips to get beautiful skin is right here.

Eyebrow Shapes for Men
For all those fashion addict men, here are some tips on eyebrow grooming. Know about the eyebrow shapes for men, opt for the one suitable for you and have that perfect look.

Tips for Younger Looking Skin
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Eyebrow Threading Instructions
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Beauty Tips for Black Women
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Beauty Tips for Face
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How to Get Perfect Lips
The lips are the most prominent feature of the face, next to the eyes. So, if you are trying to look perfect, then it is essential to know how to get perfect lips. I am going to help you out with that. Read the article to know how to get perfect lips.

How to Become Beautiful
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Make Up Beauty Tips
You have a wedding to attend next week and you have brought a lovely dress for the ceremony. But, make up has always been your weak point which always looks overdone. If you are looking for make up beauty tips, this article would help you in knowing more about it.

Eyebrow Shaping Tips
A well-shaped eyebrow is what a woman loves as it brings about a lot of difference in her appearance. In this article you will find some useful eyebrow shaping tips.

Beauty Tips for Women
Every woman wants to look beautiful and gorgeous, all day long. Here are a few beauty tips for women for enhancing your natural beauty and discovering the beautiful you.

Beauty Tips for Girls
Every girl and women strives to maintain her beauty. Some are naturally beautiful, while some need to take certain steps to achieve that beauty. It is very necessary to maintain your beauty not only to be the most popular girl in town, but also to boost your confidence and self esteem. The following article will provide you with some simple beauty tips for girls.

Beauty Tips for Men
The number of beauty products for men up in the market is, just a little less than the number of beauty products for women. This itself proves, that the consciousness among men regarding their looks and beauty, is increasing by the day. Here are a few beauty tips for men, that can help you maintain and even enhance your looks.

Homemade Beauty Recipes for Smooth Skin Care
Want to save some money on beauty products but don’t want to harm your skin? Here are some homemade beauty recipes…

Makeup Beauty Tips
Here are some tips for applying makeup that you can use to enhance your looks and feel great.

101 Beauty Pageant Tips
101 of the best tips for competing in beauty pageants!

Valentine’s Day is Near - Enough Reason to Care for Your Beauty
Valentine’s Day is a special day when lovers wish to charm their beloved by appearing their very best. Experts advise you to take care of your skin and face so that you are able to keep your lover hooked and make the day special. The article also offers beauty tips for women who are too busy to take care of their facial skin.

Be Beautiful after a Bath
Learn how to become more beautiful using secret bathing tips.

Get Younger Looking Skin Naturally - Beauty Tips For Better Skin
Home-made beauty remedies are inexpensive and contain natural ingredients that are completely safe for daily use. Increase your intake of nutritive foods to keep your skin looking young. A healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise is essential for healthy, younger-looking skin.

The Top 5 Beauty Tips For Women
Are you wondering what the best beauty tips for women are? Read this article for the top 5 beauty tips for women.

5 Easy Free Beauty Recipes for Recessionisticas
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Be a Bollywood Princess for the Christmas Dinner
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The Secret of True Beauty
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Ways to Look Like a Bollywood Diva On Prom Night
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How to Look Younger - Tips on how to Look Younger
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Test and Experiment with Beauty
Knowing your own personality is the best way to choose your own preference of styles when it comes to fashion. Ways to know it may be in the form of experimentation with your outfits, makeups and accessories. This could be a great way to make yourself and beauty stand out among the rest.

Simple Tips for Achieving a Flawless Skin
Almost everyone wants a flawless skin with a sparking glow but to get that you need to take good care of your skin though some flawless skin is God gift but even a wacky skin can look flawless if well taken care of.. Here are some simple but great tips to achieve a flawless skin.

7 Beauty Tips that Works for Your Face and Body
There are different ways to care for your skin to give it that radiant and healthy look you have always wished for. The beauty tips revealed in this article will give you some insight to how great you can look if you just take into consideration these simple tips.

Three Fantastic Tips for a Beautiful and Healthy Skin
You might be wondering what the heck I mean by three fantastic tips to care for your skin. Using these tips can make a huge different to the health of your skin. You might have heard the basic tips of looking great but having a healthy skin and looking beautiful, you need to dig a little deeper

Three Amazing Beauty Shortcut You will Find Interesting
Three amazing beauty shortcut you will find interesting.

Tips for Flawless Skin
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Old School Beauty Tips
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Beauty Tips for That Ever Radiant Skin
It’s truly said that beauty is gifted by nature, but to maintain it is our responsibility. One of the most beautiful assets that a woman has is her skin. It thus is very important for a woman to take care of it as much as possible. We all think that we know everything about our skin and can take care of it by using our own tips, true to some extent, but not absolutely true.

Beauty Tips for Working Women
Women of 21st century no longer sits at home, she works as hard as a man does. Eventually, women have proved that not only she is a good homemaker but also as strong as a man. She work harder as a man works and sometimes work better than man. Today’s women are very demanding and want a productive career, family, relationships and good lifestyle. She work hard day and night yet she make sure that she looks beautiful.

Beauty Tips Straight from the Stars
Celebrities are famed idol for people around the world. They are the role models for the people and whatever they do in respect to their skin care, acne prevention, hairstyling, reducing body weights has always been treasured by the admirer and becomes a fashion. So in order to keep up to their fan expectations they have to take care of themselves.

How to Look Younger than You Really Are by Treating Your Skin Properly
Taking care of your skin is an important aspect of everyday life. If you don't pay proper attention to your skin, you can run the risk of permanent damage. On the flip side, there are several ways you can treat your skin like royalty in order to look younger then your actual age.

Beauty Tip: How to Find the Best Light for Applying Your Makeup
How is the lighting where you apply your makeup? Are you trying to apply your makeup in a bathroom or bedroom with one bright light above your head? Is that one overhead light casting some pretty bad shadows on your facial features, making it difficult for you to judge how much color to apply to your eyes, lips and cheeks?

7 Money Saving Beauty Tips
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Beauty Tips Your Mom and Grandmother Would Approve Of
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5 Ways To Lose Face Fat And Get The Attention You Want!
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Are You Allowed to Have Sexier Fuller Lips Without Spending a Fortune?
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Beauty and Health Tips for Moms
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Why Feeling Beautiful is Important
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Women Health and Beauty Tips
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8 Natural Beauty Secrets
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Beauty Tips And Facial Steaming
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Quick Herbal Tips for Beautiful and Glowing Skin
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Top 10 Summer Health And Beauty Tips
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Bridal Beauty Tips For Your Wedding Day
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Beauty Techniques for the Busy Woman
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Beauty Tips For Women Working Long Hours
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Beauty Tips For Women: How To Achieve That Sexy Look
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Beauty Tips For Women: How To Choose The Right Dye For Your Hair
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Beauty Tips – How To Sparkle At Any Party
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Sedu Beauty Tips: The Dos and Don’ts of Hair Brushing
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When we get caught up in trying to let the media establish the definition of beauty, we lose sight of our own personal definitions. When asked about their own definition of female beauty, many men cite happiness and healthiness, rather than particular physical characteristics. Don’t think of yourself poorly or wish to be someone else, instead embrace your personal beauty and be happy.

A Fruitful Skin Renewal
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Bridal Makeup Beauty Tips by Dorota
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7 Beauty Tips for Looking Younger
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5 Insider Beauty Secrets Other Women Don’t Want You To Know! (Part 2)
Imagine what you would do if you knew miracle working beauty secrets. And if you had the self confidence that comes with being beautiful. No need to imagine any more, read this article and turn your dreams into reality.

5 Insider Beauty Secrets Other Women Don’t Want You To Know! (Part 1)
Imagine what you would do if you knew miracle working beauty secrets. And what you would do if you had the self confidence that comes with being beautiful. No need to imagine any more, read this article and turn your dreams into reality.

Beauty Basics Tips
Despite the media coverage of makeover reality shows, the majority of Americans are not looking for extreme transformations. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, most of us want to look better, naturally, with 68-percent preferring a subtle change. And experts agree that looking your best could be accomplished at home for considerably less.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Simply Dress Up


Simply Dress Up

If Santa (or the 'rents) didn't get you a whole new wardrobe for the holiday season, no need to freak. If you're on a budget (and who isn't?!), keep it simple this new year. Adding new makeup and fun accessories can turn that old frown of an outfit upside down!

You know the feeling all too well. It's 6 in the morning, your hair is up in a towel, you have to be out of the house in, like, 20 minutes (looking perfectly cute in the perfect outfit with the perfect hair), and you're ripping through drawers and closets because you have NOTHING to wear! Drama! Believe me, this happens everyday ALL over the world.

The thing is, you don't need to have a trust fund to give yourself a makeover-- just a little creativity.

Accessories are always big, whether it be the 1880s or the 21st Century. This year, if you're gonna shop for necklaces or bangles, you have to go big. Necklaces can run you about $7 to $30. Chokers and dainty necklaces are out. Opt for long, chunky links or beads.

Stacking a bunch of bangles up your arm will give a cool and eclectic look. Make sure each bangle is different. If you're more of a simple gal, just wear one. They come in all different shapes and colors, so they'll fit your style easily. Buy a few in a color that can go with any outfit, like black or brown and then throw in one in a different color. This way, they'll go with just about anything. Bangles cost anywhere from $5 to $25, so you won't break the bank.

Rings are in the same price range, but you'll really only need one. Remember those tacky- and gaudy, if you will- rings your grandma embarassed you with by wearing them out in public? Well, you'll find yourself purchasing one this year. Any ring with a lotta bling or a huge flower will dress you up just right.

If makeup makes you stressed out because you feel like you have to buy 10 different shades-- calm down. Cover Girl has figured it all out for you. Go to any drugstore and you'll find Cover Girl's Custom Color Compacts. You get a blank kit and pick and choose four eyeshadows to put in it. Or pick two eyeshadows, a lip gloss, and a lip color-- your choice! Choose from super flirty shades such as, Shimmering Onyx, Aqua Paradise, Pink Chiffon.... the list goes on. The Custom Color Compact will give you the style flexibility you need. Plus it's small enough to shove in your bag.

So, no matter what you're wearing just add a fab necklace, some cool bangles, a huge blingalicious ring, and some new makeup. You'll be a hit and still have enough moola to go to the movies Friday night!

How To Be A Smart Shopper

How To Be A Smart Shopper

How lucky to be a teenager in 2006… you have access to more money than ever before, thanks to allowances and gifts ...and income from chores, summer jobs and part time work. Lucky thing, now that the holiday season is approaching. The next weeks are a challenge for handling money responsibly and making smart buying decisions. Here is our top ten list of suggestions to make sure spend that money wisely!

1. Avoid buying something just because you saw it on a display or on sale. Make a shopping list before you leave home and stick to it.
2. Before you go shopping, set a spending limit for “impulse buys,” items you didn’t intend to buy but grabbed your attention anyway. If you’re tempted to spend more than your limit, wait a few days and think it over.
3. Limit the amount of cash you bring with you. The less cash you carry, the less you can spend and the less you lose if you misplace your wallet.
4. Be clear what the difference is between wanting something and needing it. A “need” is something you cannot live without. A “want” is something that would be nice to have but isn’t really necessary.
5. Research before you go shopping. Read reviews in magazines and respected websites. Check other stores or go online to compare prices. Comparison shopping can lead to tremendous savings and better quality purchases.
6. Keep track of your spending. Maintaining a budget might sound scary and complicated but it can be as simple as having a notebook and writing down what you spend at each outing.
7. Holiday time is prime time for thieves of all kinds. Be extra careful with sharing your date of birth, Social Security number, phone number and mother’s maiden name. This is the information banks and businesses use to confirm your identity, very valuable to those wanting to pose as you to commit fraud.
8. Never give out this information in response to an incoming call or e-mail from a stranger or an advertisement on the Internet. Never share your passwords or ID numbers for your computer with friends or strangers.
9. Although gift cards are easy to buy and may seem to be the ideal gift, they can come with potential risks and costs. Whether you are giving or receiving a gift card, watch out for fees deducted each time you use the card. Or fees charged for not using the card. Check to see if there is an expiration date… and share that fact with the person you’re gifting.
10. Consider using some of your money to help others less fortunate. People who are generous get tremendous amounts of satisfaction in return. Nothing feels better than knowing you’re making a difference. Not even those new boots!

Makeup Encounter

Makeup EnCounter

One of the best things about being a girl… aside from the friendships and the clothes… is the chance to glamorize with makeup! You’ve walked through the drugstore and department stores. You’ve watched as colors are chosen, products are evaluated and makeovers are applied. But to be honest, cosmetic counters are more than a little intimidating for fledgling females. Here are some tips to make you a more knowledgeable, confident first time consumer. Enjoy being a girl!

TO BE SAFE
To avoid contaminated makeup testers, bring along your own cotton swabs. You can pick up herpes from a tube of lipstick and pink eye from eye pencils and mascara. Use the back of your hand to check out colors instead of your lips and your eyes. Test only products that come from a shaker or a squeeze pump dispenser or those that are single use. Or ask a sales person to show you the product. They are trained by the cosmetic company to use sanitary measures, including disinfecting their hands, sharpening pencils, and spraying makeup brushes with antibacterial spray between customers.
ASK FOR HELP
A trained salesperson is hired to make the experience of buying makeup a pleasurable one…there’s no shame in asking for her help. Don’t be afraid to ask about what’s new for the season and what’s proven to be best selling items for years. If you get to the store early in the morning or late in the day, she will be able to give you more attention. Make eye contact and explain what it is you are looking for. Describe your skin so she knows what you need. Don’t be embarrassed to tell her your budget. Don’t be afraid to say no if you’re not sure. Smile. She has plenty of experience, skill and samples to share with you!

WHERE TO SHOP
Both drug stores and department stores have their advantages. A department store will let you play around with the products. The variety is overwhelming, the packaging more attractive and the prices up to two or three times steeper. Drug stores carry make up in your price range! Check out the CoverGirl sections next time you are at your favorite store.

THE MOST COMMON INJURY
The most common injury is from scratching the eye with a mascara wand. Never moisten brushes with saliva. Never share mascara. Wash your hands before using makeup to prevent exposing the makeup to bacteria.

BE REALISTIC
Don’t expect makeup to correct the shape of anything on your face, especially your lips. It’s easy to see when lipstick has been applied beyond or inside your natural lip line. If you over contour you will look like you have brown stripes all over your face. Skip eyebrow pencil if you have thin eyebrows. And relax. The rest of the world is looking at you with a much less critical, much more forgiving eye!


Making Up for Your Age


Making Up for Your Age

So you think you’re old enough to wear makeup? Your dad absolutely refuses and your mom doesn’t trust you to do a good job. Hello! You’re, like, 12 years old—what’s wrong with a little eye shadow (and eyeliner and lipstick and foundation….)? Before your parents ever let you walk out of the house with a speck of makeup on, you need to prove to them that you know how to wear it!
Makeup is meant to accentuate your features, not mask them. So if you think looking good is caking on the makeup, you’re wrong!
At your age, you don’t need foundation. In order to cover up your blemishes, use a concealer. Lightly dab concealer on your blemish. Blend it by lightly brushing outwards. Let it dry and then set it with a cotton swab dipped in loose powder. Need to brighten your eyes? Mix Cover Girl’s Invisible Concealer with a light eye shadow (choose a color like light pink or blush) and blend, starting at the corner of your eyes and move outwards.
When using blush, go for a natural, sun-kissed look. Lightly brush blush over the apples of your cheeks (to find your “apples,” just smile!), the bridge of your nose, and your forehead. Try Cover Girl’s Cheekers Blush.
When you’re going to school, forego the heavy lipstick and lip liner look. Opt for a fresher look with lip gloss. Lip gloss is light and looks natural while adding a shimmery glow.
Eyeliner is a big no-no. Your parents will NOT approve of you stepping out of the house with your eyes lined with blackest black liner. Eyeliner is a better for a nighttime look—so wait to experiment with it when you’re allowed to go to clubs and out on dates.
For now, stick to standing out with eye shadow. To apply eye shadow, brush a medium shade from your lash line up to the crease in your eye. Blend a deeper shade from the crease to slightly above it. Never, ever brush eye shadow up to your eyebrows—unless you’re going for that BoBo the Clown look!
When buying brushes and applicators, spend a little more money. They’ll last longer and do a better job. Remember to wash your brushes regularly—at least once a week. Wet the brushes and lather with a teeny, tiny bit of shampoo. Rinse completely and dry off excess wetness by blotting on a paper towel. Leave the brushes overnight to dry.
When it comes to makeup, less is more. You don’t want to appear like you’ve spent hours every morning applying loads of makeup. If you can prove to your parents that you can use makeup to accentuate your natural beauty, they will be more apt to let you wear it out of the house. Remember, makeup takes a lot of practice and creativity. Don’t be afraid to ask your mom for help—she’ll be honored to help!

Beauty & Style


Peter Philips



the backstory behind the rue cambon's resident beauty genius

Chanel's Jade Le Vernis nail lacquer and its $100 eBay asking price became a blogosphere phenomenon last year. But it wasn't the only success story for Peter Philips, who was named the global creative director of makeup at the French house in 2008—don't forget the waiting-list-only temporary tattoos from the recent Spring show. Next month, the Belgian-born face painter (who didn't pick up a makeup brush until he was 27) will launch Rouge Coco, which is being billed as a "modern interpretation" of crème lipstick. His first major collection for the brand, it's decidedly more straightforward than spectacular, but that doesn't mean he and his bosses aren't hoping for big things. "Makeup, like fashion, is a nonstop moving organism, so textures and formulas evolve," he says. "I just need to update it with time." Here, Philips talks about finding his true calling, moving into the house that Coco built, and a time when he too waited in line to buy a bottle of Chanel nail polish.