Top 2 most effective ways to get rid of pimples

Hi Everyone!  
It's been a long time.  Got a bit busy...but, I want to make sure that I'm keeping you guys updated with my tips.

So, for today, I'm doing a quick post on how to get rid of pimples and the two most effective ways to do so.

1. Toothpaste.
Yes, toothpaste does actually help reduce pimples. You have to apply a little bit of the pimple, do a spot application, and let it be overnight.  You can see that your pimple's size has reduced and the redness has also gone. Use white film cream base toothpaste and not gel based once or ayurvedic ones.

2. Turmeric. 
It's being used from years and works efficiently.  Yes, it is the good old turmeric.  Just mix a little amount of turmeric powder with rose water and apply it on your pimples. You can see the results overnight. 

These are the two most effective ways to heal pimples.

As per general tips, ther are many and we all know them.
* Make sure that you wash your face twice daily. 
* Always wear sunscreen,  even on cloudy days.
* Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water per day.
* Use a prescribed treatment by your dermatologist twice daily without fail. 

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All About Serums.

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog!

SO, today I am going to discuss about serums. Usually when it comes to this stage, its always confusing for most of them. So today i will be clearing all that. So keep reading to know about facial serums, what are they?, do you really need to use one?, do they really have any benefits?, etc etc

A Serum has activated ingredients which will help prevent or heal a skin issue. Serums are the top picks in any skin care. They absorb quickly into the skin because of the small size of the molecules unlike your regular lotion/cream.  So, they should be applied right on your skin before anything.

Since serums are very activated, you don't really need too much. A little goes a long way. Care should be taken that you do not over apply them, as, they have a tendency to irritate the skin when used too much and may cause redness if applied too liberally.

 Serums are definitely the most expensive ones in skin care, but they are definitely worth it because 80% of the caring/treatment/healing is offered by a  facial serum. They lock in moisture and works wonders on your skin effectively.

Just like any other skin care product, you need to use serum twice daily. Since you need very little amount of the product, a serum bottle will last you for months together. Apply serum with one or two fingers and massage thoroughly into the skin so as to avoid wasting the serum on your hands.

So, there are different kind of serums for different skin types. There are mostly water based ones. Some are oil based ones. If you have oily/combination skin, use the water based ones and if you have very dry skin, then the oil based serums are the best.

Serums also come for different purposes, like for anti-aging, sun damage, hyper pigmentation, uneven skin, redness, whitening, acne, wrinkles, etc. So choose one that you need the most at that time.

Serums rich in peptides can help boost collagen and elastin production and restore firmness to the skin.

Serums formulated with retinol can help accelerate cellular renewal and can brighten the skin and make it appear more luminous and smooth.

There are these overnight-serums which are great. They have essential oils and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help the skin to repair itself overnight and make sure that skin's barrier function is working at its best.

Serums are very important and you should never skip them. You can tell the difference from the first use itself as they are very strong. Your skin will feel a lot more  smooth and soft and will have that radiance with the use of a serum. It basically works wonders on your skin, which makes you never want to skip it.

The main reason to use a good serum is to get the added nourishment to the deeper layers of your skin, giving a luminous glow to your skin.

Using a serum regularly can give your skin a firmer, smoother texture, make pores appear smaller and increase moisture levels. But, serums only moisturize to a minimal extent. So, it is advised to use them in conjunction to heavier moisturizers.

Serums are rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins and your skin will feel great. Such serums are genrally used to improve skin tone and reduce winkles, but there are so many different kinds of serums in the market today, as mentioned above.

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Tone it right!

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to my blog.

So, today i am going to tell you guys about toning. Toning is also done after cleansing. It is more like a finishing touch to cleansing.

Toning is like closing all your pores after you've cleaned them which the cold water might not have done. It soothes and calms your skin and prevents irritation. Makes a smooth base for serum or moisturizer. But there are a few things that you might not have known about toning, which i am going to tell you guys now, so keep reading to know.

As toning is just used as a finishing to touch to cleansing, many people feel that it is unnecessary and don't do it everyday. Some feel that it can be completely skipped. But it is very important to tone your face after cleansing and/or exfoliating. Toning is not just a finishing touch. It is a lot more than that.

Toning Closes your pores tight. It prevents oil production and excess sweating. Toning also soothes and calms your skin. Toning is very important, especially if you wear makeup. Since most of us do wear makeup, we gotta put in more skin care on our face before we let the makeup touch our face.

Before toning, i would suggest you to run an ice cube all over you face so that you can stay oil free for longer. Toning can also remove any cleanser residue or oil/makeup remover/ makeup residue from your skin. It is advisable to tone your face twice daily.

There are three kinds of toners.

Mild
These are the ones which are mostly used. They usually contain water and glycerin. They keep the moisture in the outermost layers of skin while shrink the appearance of your pores.

Tonic.
These are slightly strong. They a have a little bit of alcohol in them. You mostly find cleansing toners or exfoliating toners in this type.

Astringents.
These are the strongest types. These are mostly suitable for oily skinned beauties. Mostly you will treatment tonic in this type. They have a bit more alcohol than the other two type and it is not very natural and not recommended for people with sensitive skin.

The most common type of natural mild toner is rose water which is amazing. It works for almost all types of skins.

Make sure that your toner is always stored in the refrigerator rather than with the rest of your skin care. When toners are cold, they work even better and they will help prevent excess oil. Toners also balance the skin's PH level so it is advisable to use one right after you've cleansed before putting on any other product on your face.

There are different toners for different skin types.
If you have just normal skin, then you can use the regular mild ones.

If you have severe acne/acne prone skin then I would suggest that you use the cleansing or the exfoliating ones which will do a thorough job of cleaning your face while the properties of a toner work on your face.

If you have severe skin problems due to sun damage or premature aging, then there are some toners which are specially formulated for a specific skin issue.

If you have very very sensitive skin, then you need not use the harsh toners in the market. You can make one on your own.

Green tea bags.

Store the used green tea bags in the refrigerator for a day, and it directly can be used as a toner on your face. It is perfect for people with oily/combination skin.

Rose water.

Boil some rose petals in distilled and filter out the rose petals, and store the water in a small spray bottle. Store in the refrigerator. Make sure that you use it within a week or two.
You can make distilled water by boiling the water in a kettle and putting a bowl in it and close it with a lid and put ice cubes on the lid, for few minutes and you will get distilled water in the bowl.

Make sure that you put a moisturizer and sun-block on after your skin care if you want to protect your pampered skin. Without moisturizer and sun block, everything that you do earlier just goes to a waste. So never skip them.

So, that's it. It's all about the basic skin care.

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Exfoliate with Care.

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog!

So, today i am going to talk you through about exfoliating. It is the step that you do after cleansing and it is very important to exfoliate your skin. I am going to tell you guys how to do it right.


So, after you have washed your face, its time to exfoliate.  
What is Exfoliation?

Exfoliating involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin's outermost surface. Exfoliation is involved in the process of all facials, during microdermabrasion, or chemical peels at medical spas. It can also be done at home with ease by exfoliating products.

Why Exfoliate?
Exfoliation deeply cleanses our skin.
Smoothens  and refines your skin giving it a radiant glow.
Prevents pre-mature ageing.


You can exfoliate by using a brush or by using a facial scrub. Exfoliating helps prevent premature ageing. It treats/heals sun damage, acne, blackheads and whiteheads. 

Make sure that you know your skin type before you exfoliate. Your skin type and the strength of the treatment method determines how often you should exfoliate. If you have very sensitive skin, you must limit your exfoliation and use a mild treatment. If you have oily/combination skin which is acne prone, then you can use a heavy treatment with more granules.

You can of course exfoliate in winter. some people may think that it may make our skin dry and flakey, but exfoliating only removes the dead skin cells. During winter, exfoliation can be limited but not omitted. Use a good moisture after you exfoliate.

Some women feel that since it removes your dead skin cells, "the more, the better". This isn't actually true. Exfoliating everyday or too often is not required. Especially for women with too oily or too dry skin. If you scrub off the surface layer of dead skin too often, your body will overcompensate by producing more oil or becoming even drier.

  Some feel that scrubbing dry is more effective. ( Seriously, i used to feel and do the same) Scrubbing your dry face is not  very good idea. Like any other effort meant to supercharge your exfoliation efforts ( and results) this leads to all kinds of damage. It's painful to even think about it. Always make sure that you've got water in the mix when you exfoliate.

Exfoliation also fades away your tan in the long run. But, if you want to detan, excessive scrubbing is not the solution. You don't need to scrub more than twice a week. Maximum thrice. If you have very dry skin, then once a week is enough  and you're good to go.

Don't forget to exfoliate you're neck, because you're neck shows the first signs of ageing. It is important to exfoliate to prevent the fine lines on your neck. 

Make sure that you do not put too much pressure while you exfoliate as it may cause redness and it is so painful.

If you are very sensitive to using chemical products then you can make your own scrub using the ingredients which you can easily find in your kitchen.

Sugar Lemon Scrub.
Slice a lemon into half and dip it into a bowl of sugar and rub it on your face gently. The sugar acts as an exfoliant while the lemon brightens your skin up.

Coffee scrub.
After taking the coffee decoction out, you can use the coffee's powdery paste(i don't know what that's called :P) directly. Coffee is a great scrub. It tightens your skin and also reduces cellulite, so not just on the face, but you can use this on any part of you body.

One last thing, exfoliate regularly, but not daily.

That's it! :D
That's all I know about exfoliating :P
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Cleanse Away!

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to my blog!

So, today I'm gonna talk about cleansing. If you don't do this, then don't even think of your skin. Obviously,  everyone cleanses their face...at least..twice daily. But, think again. Are you doing it right? Do you still have acne or any other skin problems even after washing twice daily? You probably are using the wrong products or you're doing it completely in the wrong way.  So I'll be telling you guys the right way to cleanse.



Step 1. Make sure that you have removed all your makeup from your face.  You Don't wanna wash a face full of makeup. It will partly Remove the appearance of your makeup but not completely. So remove your makeup first. Use a good quality makeup remover or makeup remover wipes. If you have sensitive skin or if you don't wanna use harsh chemicals on your skin(I don't wanna. :P) use extra virgin olive oil to remove your makeup by gently massaging your face directly using your fingers or, you can use cotton pads.

Step 2. Open up your pores. After removing your makeup, just rinse off the oil or makeup remover with water. Then place a hot towel on your face and press. Rub slightly to remove any residue of makeup remover or oil.  The hot towel will open up your pores. Don't use very hot towel that it burns your face...

Step 3. Now that your pores are open, it's time to cleanse the bad boys. Use a cleanser or a face wash that suits you the best. There are different kinds of cleansers for different skin types. So choose one that suits your skin. Your cleanser may also depend on the weather of the area you're living in.
If you have oily skin use an oil free cleanser or a water based one. If you have dry skin then use one which has essential oils in it and heavy moisturizing duties and has cream base consistency.  If you have combination skin, use a foaming face wash. You might also want to change your cleanser depending on the humidity and all that. ..

  You can use your fingers to wash your face but using a face brush works the best. You can use a toothbrush as an alternative.  In anyway,  use what works the best for you.

Step 4. The finishing step. Always finish off with a cold water rinse. This will close your pores tight. Make sure you washed everything properly not leaving behind any cleanser residue. Pat dry with a towel gently and don't rub or tug your face or it will spread with bacteria.

General Tips
* Wash your face twice/thrice daily. Once when you wake up and once before going to bed for best results.
* Always start off with hot water and finish off with a cold water rinse. This is a great pore exercise.  Closing your pores tight will help prevent sweating and excess oil.
* Keep changing your cleanser every 2-3 months or your skin may get used to it and get sensitive to other products and brands.
* Make sure to wash your hands with an antibacterial soap before washing your face because at the end of the day, your hands are the most dirtiest part of your body and you don't wanna transfer all the bacteria to your face.



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New skin care series!

All right girls,, lets talk about skin care for sometime. I am thinking to start a series about skin care in which  I would like to tell you about skin care. The right way to do it and  the common mistakes that you're making .

So if you have any issues with your skin, please contact me in facebook and twitter "@MBF365" and leave your questions. I will try to cover all your problems in my upcoming series about skin care.

I am putting in a lot of effort, and i hope i am able to help at least some of you out there.

Stay tuned
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How to Properly Prep your skin before makeup without making it look heavy!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog!

So, we all have one or the other skin care routine or  a morning routine which consists of some things that we put on our face before the actual makeup. But one thing i have noticed is that when we are putting all these on our face, it is making us sweat a lot more faster and makes our skin oily quicker than it usually gets and our makeup ends up no where.It is either the products that we use or the amount/consistency or the way we use them.
So, i am going to share these few tips/tricks kinda things to make the layers feel light.



So, as usual, start with a clean face. Use a cleanser that you normally use and wash your face and make sure that there is no sebum or oil left on the face or any previous creams or anything that you have applied. After cleansing your face, just run an ice cube all over your face. This will close your pores tight and prevent sweating.

Some one somewhere told me that you should not put an ice cube directly on to your face, so try wrapping it in a cloth/hand kerchief and the run it all over your face.

  Tone your face soon after cleansing. This is also an important step as it helps closing your pores up. Try to use natural toners like rose water or green tea as these are s soothing and are natural.

Next step is obviously moisturizer. A moisturizer softens your skin and keeps it hydrated and makes a smooth base for your makeup. So never avid this step.   If you have dry skin, use a heavy cream. If you have oily skin then use a water based one or an oil-free formula. Change the consistency also depending on the weather of the area that you live in.


   Your moisturizer can be less or more depending on how dry your skin is.

Next is sunscreen. NO matter how cloudy it is, you must always wear your sunscreen and never apply generous amounts. Apply more to get maximum protection and always carry a small bottle with you to reapply every 2 to 3 hours.  Make sure that you are blending it well. Just go in circular motions until the white cast disappears.  Let the layers absorb into your skin for 5 mins before you start your actual makeup.

Try to use a lightweight foundation or a BB cream or a powder foundation on hot humid days and save the thick consistency foundations for the winters or dry days...

Use water proof, long lasting makeup. There are so many good brands like L'Oreal, Revlon which come at affordable prices.  So give them a try.

I honestly suggest to skip the foundation and just use a concealer under your eyes, and anywhere else that you need and just powder up. Since its also getting rainy, use foundation every day is not the best thing to do , as if you get wet, your makeup might get cakey....

Always carry a small compact with you at all times to touch up, just in case if you are getting oily or sweaty..

SO that's it for this time. This was a real quick post this time, and also i may not be able to write posts very often for few months as i am getting busy with high school and stuff, but i will try to write whenever i'm free. I would love to help you guys! Please stay tuned and take care
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Hair care for this summer!

Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog!

So we all hate summers. It's so hot and we tend to sweat a lot and excess sweat on the scalp causes hair-fall and other hair problems. So, today i am going to share with you guys some ways on how to take of your hair in the summers.

So the first thing is a hair oil which can be used before washing your hair. Peppermint oil is great and gives a nice tingling sensation on the scalp which feels so good. You can mix few drops of this oil to olive oil or coconut oil or any oil that you use and massage your scalp and take it down to your hair. Leave this for 1 hour or over-night if  you can,  and wash off in the morning.



Use a shampoo which has menthol or any kind of cooling agents in it. I personally feel that.  "Head and Shoulders cool Menthol" works best. It feels like ice cubes being rubbed on your scalp. You can also you" Clear Menthol" or any other shampoo which gives the same kind of effect. These kind of shampoos give a nice fresh feeling to the scalp and do a decent job of cleansing.


Reduce the amount of conditioner that you use each time you shampoo and don't take it above the mid lengths of your hair. This stuff can get a bit oily and sticky in the long run. So use it in less amounts. This way you are conditioning your hair and also at the same not making it too oily.

Use baby powder if you have a very oily scalp. Use very little amount or you will end up making it look like dandruff. So use very very little amount. If you have normal to oily scalp then you can completely skip this step.


Try to wash your hair every other day or at least every two days because we are going to be sweating a lot and all that sweat on your scalp will get dry but the bacteria remains in its place and you will sweat again and all this happens again and the longer you keep that on your head, the more your hair will fall. So try to wash it as frequently as you can but not everyday.


Use dry shampoo. They absorb all the oil and greasiness from you hair and makes it feel dry. You can use a bit of shine spray or non sticky serum to add a bit of shine, but i personally feel that dry looking hair(non-shiny. Not dry brittle) looks quite sexy in the summers.


Get regular trims, as your hair is prone to damage and split ends due to the heat. So its important to go for trimming as frequently as possible. I would suggest to get it trimmed every 20-25 days. You don't have to go for crazy amounts. Just trimming the tiniest bit of your hair is suggested.


Summer also calls for frizzy hair so use a bit of serum on the areas that you want to combat the frizziness and leave the rest of the hair bare. Use a heat protectant mist or a hair sunscreen if you don't use heat tools. The heat from the sun is more than enough to damage your hair.


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How to layer skin care products: Night time routine.

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog!

so, bed time is the time when our body and skin get healed, repaired and rejuvenated. So it is important to maintain a healthy and good skin care regime during the night. So, today, i am going to share my views on how to layer your skin products during the night time. do your night time routine at least 30 mins before going to bed, to let the products you apply absorb into the skin, or you will end up sticking everything to your pillow.
     

Makeup Remover

 SO the first thing you are gonna do is remove all your makeup. You have been wearing makeup all day long, and all the sebum and dirt get stuck to it by the end of the day, so its now time to remove it all. I already made a post on how to easily remove everyday makeup. i will leave the links down below. check it out, or just use the makeup remover that you are used to.

Cleanser

 After removing your makeup, cleanse your face using a mild face wash. No matter what brand, your makeup remover cannot remove 100% makeup, so its important to cleanse your face. Apply a pea sized amount, work lather in circular motions, Rinse off. Pat dry.

Toner

 Use a toner to remove any leftover makeup or the cleanser residue. A toner is very gentle and will close your pores tight and soothe your skin making it feel fresh.

Treatment

 Next it is time to use a treatment. If you have acne prone skin, hyper pigmentation or any other skin problems, use a cream  based ointment and save the gel based ones for the day time.
Use them only if they are  prescribed by your dermatologist/doctor. You want the treatment to get absorbed first, and work it's magic before applying anything else. Always consult your doctor before you use any medical treatments on your skin.  If you have flawless skin, then you can skip this step.

Eye Cream

 Then use an under eye cream. Use ring finger to gently apply it and the dab it and then go in outward motion to spread it.

Serum

 Use a serum before using a moisturizer because these seem to be thinner than the moisturizer and they will absorb way faster than a moisturizer. There are different kinds of serums in the market. For brightening, anti-ageing, pigmentation, acne scaring, smoothing, etc.  SO use one that you require and suits your skin.

Moisturizer

 It's time for moisturizer. It is important to use one. It will help make your skin soft and keep it hydrated. Even if you have oily skin, you must use one. Use an oil-free one or a water based one. You might wanna change the consistency depending on the climatic conditions of the area that you live in.

Lip balm

 Finally use a lip balm or Vaseline petroleum jelly. Apply with your ring finger and gently dab.

Apply the leftover lip balm or Vaseline over you upper lash line and lashes to promote lash growth in the long run. Doing so will definitely make your lashes stronger and less prone to breakage.

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Your bed time is the time where your skin repairs, heals and rejuvenates. So, it is important to follow a strict routine at night. No matter how tired you are, you must follow a routine strictly. Never ever sleep with makeup. By doing so, you are yourself inviting skin problems to you.

So. take care of yourself and your skin.

Easy ways to Remove Everyday Makeup
Basic skin care rules
(Check out my old posts on how to remove makeup and a 5-step skin care regime)
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If you want a morning routine, then please do let me know.

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How to get glowing skin in one week.

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog!

So its wedding season here, so everybody needs to get perfect skin before that special day. Even if its not wedding season anywhere else, this might be helpful getting ready for a special occasion. It can be prom, farewell, graduation day, etc. So today, i am going to share my thoughts on how to get glowing skin in one week before the special day.

1. Make sure that there is no acne or pimples. If you do have acne, then get treatment for it. Mix rose water to turmeric and apply the paste on the affected area overnight. Make sure to do this for the whole week except for the night before the special day, or your face will look yellow.

  Also toothpaste works for some people. But if you have very sensitive skin, avoid this. Avoid gel based toothpaste and stick to white creamy toothpaste.

If you are used to any acne fighting creams or gels, use them regularly.

 Use eye drops to reduce the redness.

2. To get radiance to skin, massage skin with cotton ball dipped in rose water twice daily. This will brighten you skin and make it look very radiant, fresh and awake.

 Also massage skin gently with aloe gel. Aloe gel is best known for its skin soothing properties and makes you skin feel really fresh.

3.  To remove any sun tan, use Fullers Earth(Multani mitti) as a face pack. Fullers earth has a property to fade away tan overtime and make you skin look brighter and fresh.

Rub half a lemon on your face regularly to make it brighter and glowing.

Rub half a tomato on the affected area to gently fade away the sun tan.

4. To get rid of dark circles, apply cucumber slices on your eyes for twenty minutes or even overnight. Cucumber is also known for its cooling and soothing properties.

Potato slices are also a great way to fade away dark circles. Keep the potato slices on your eyes for 15-20 minutes before you tone your face.


Tea bags are another way to sooth the area under the eyes. After you use a tea bag for drinking, store it in the fridge overnight and apply it on the eyes for 20-30 minutes to reduce puffiness and redness.

Tea bags can also be massaged on the face regularly in circular motions gently. This will make you skin smooth and glowing. It also has cleansing properties.

Place two spoons in the freezer overnight and in the morning, place the inner curve on your eyes for 10 seconds and the outer curves right underneath the eyes to get rid of puffiness.

5. Exfoliate you skin to make it soft. Make a coffee scrub. This will tighten you skin and make it surprisingly soft. Also you can use your normal  exfoliater or face scrub two-three times a week.

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Make a face pack with honey and turmeric and apply on face for 15 mins and wash off. Your skin will instantly feel glowing and bright.

Make a soothing face pack with honey and rose water. This will make you skin super soft and radiant.

If you have dry skin, then use milk instead of rose water.

Honey is best known for its property to attract moisture which moisturizes you skin and makes it soft, while rose water gives radiance/milk gives a subtle glow to skin.

 Use collagen masks to maintain the elasticity of skin.

I say this in almost all my blogs. Drink lots and lots of water. You must be thinking why, but trust me guys, keeping yourself hydrated by drinking water can almost solve 80% of the beauty problems that you have. 

Follow a good regime of cleanse, tone and moisturize and visit the parlor/salon once in a while to get pampered.

Spend some time and money pampering your skin, because if you can spend money on clothes and holidays, then you must give some time to your face which you have to keep for a lifetime.

Never skip your sunscreen because the sun shows the first signs of ageing, like wrinkles, dark spots, pigmentation,etc. So Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen 20 mins before sun exposure. I recommend spf 30 and above.

If you want healthy skin and life: you must quit smoking and alcohol. They are not only harmful for skin, but for life as well. They cause hair fall, dark spots, pigmentation, lip darkening, and so many lung related problems, SO quit smoking and alcohol. not just for healthy skin, but for life. 

Eat healthy food. Make sure that you are getting the right amounts of proteins. vitamins and nutrients.

One last point, make sure that you remove your makeup at the end of the day, because all the care and pampering you give to your skin would be wasted overnight if you sleep with makeup on. So please make time to remove makeup every night no matter how tired you are.

Hope you found the blog helpful, If you did please share it with your friends and stay tuned  with my blog.

I will see you guys soon, Until then i hope you are all doing good

Take care

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Bridal Makeup Tips and Makeup Essentials.

Hi Everyone! Welcome to blog!
So, its bridal season here in the south, and every bride wants to look her best, because it is a very special day in her life. So, i have been doing a little bit of bridal makeup recently...so i thought that it would be the best to share with you guys some tips and makeup essentials so that you can look perfect on your wedding.

Makeup Tips

1. Always choose the right shade of foundation. Never go for lighter or darker shades because it may reflect back light and does not look good in the pictures. Also, your face will look in a different color from the rest of your body,which is not what we want on our wedding.

2. Do not apply too much blush, From the name itself  you can say that blush is something that has to be subtle or subdued. Always go for soft colors. I think peach would make the best color for any skin tone, but if you have sightly darker skin tone, you can go for a little bright pink or a darker peach. Try to match the color of you blush to the outfit. I don't mean to say wear green or blue blush....:P, but what i mean is do not go for an orange blush of you are wearing a pink dress.

3. Don't go overboard with highlighters as they can make your face look too shiny, and also avoid white highlighters. Instead opt for the ones with warm/yellow undertones. They look great.

4. Make sure that your eyebrows are well groomed, because eyebrows frame your face and face looks dull when they are not groomed well.

5. Opt for matte lipstick or creamy lipsticks and try to stay away from the gloss as much as possible.

Makeup Essentials

1. Always carry your compact with you at all times for touch ups, because you are going to be taking lots of photos and you don't wanna look shiny.

2. Stick to water-proof makeup as much as possible, especially the eye makeup, Just in case you get emotional.

3. Carry blotting sheets/tissue papers to blot any oil/sebum or sweat that formed overtime rather than directly applying powder.

4. Always carry some Q-tips with you in a box and keep it beside at all times. If you have any mascara smudge or lipstick smudge you can clear it out with the Q-tip or an ear-bud.

 Mascara can be removed with a Q-tip with ease once its dry rather than when freshly applied.

5. Keep a makeup remover handy while applying makeup, just in case if you have applied excess you can always remove it all and apply it freshly. Also it is very important to remove makeup at the end of the  day if you don't want to wake up with breakouts and acne.
Its best to get the bi-phased ones with oil and water which are meant for the eye and lip, can also be used on the face.

General Tips/Pre wedding skin care

*Make sure that you are taking care of you skin. Have a healthy skin care regime and never skip it. 

*Make sure to drink a lots and lots of water to keep yourself hydrated.

* Most of the time its a midnight wedding in the south India, so make it a point to regularly apply your under eye cream. Otherwise you will look very dull and tired on your wedding day with over puffed eyes. Dark circles can be covered with a concealer but puffiness cannot be covered. You can also get soothing under eye-patches that work wonders overnight.

 * Make sure to cleanse, tone and moisturize everyday, and before moisturizing show some extra love by using a serum that works for skin type. Serum is basically formulated with heavy-duty benefits for face. They will intensify the strength of your regime.

* Take good care of your diet, eats lots of fruits and veggies, which will also benefit your hair growth.

* Oil your hair regularly and give the right amount of conditioning.

Make sure that you check my posts on how to make makeup last longer which might be helpful.

How to Make Foundation Last Longer.

How to Make Lipstick Last Longer.

How to Make Eye-Makeup Last Longer

(Links will open in a new window)

So, this was just a small quick blog for the brides out there. Its wedding season in south India, If its not anywhere else in the country or world, then you should probably share this with someone who is going to get married or you can follow these steps on your wedding day or any other special occasion.

Hope you found this blog helpful, if you did please share it on Facebook, twitter and G+

I will see you guys soon, until then i hope you are all doing well.

Bye

<3

How to make makeup last longer: Lipstick.

Hi Everyone!

So it feels really embarrassing  when you put on lipstick and it transfers to your wine glass and other people's cheeks. So i am going to share my thoughts on how to make it last longer and transfer proof.

So start off by exfoliating your lips. Take a bit of petroleum jelly or lip balm onto a tooth brush and gently rub over your lips. Doing so will remove any layers peeling off and make your lips soft and also make them look fuller. Leave the lip balm/petroleum jelly for about 10 minutes and then wipe off with tissue.

Apply a lip primer/ or dab a bit of foundation or concealer on your lips.

Priming your lips is an important step. This will fill in the lines and create a smooth base for lipstick and make it last longer.

Next, Line your lips with a lip liner. Doing so will prevent the color from bleeding, especially when you wear dark colors, lip liner is a  must. Use a shade closest to your lipstick or to the natural color of lips and line you lips.

After lining your lips, fill them in using a lip brush or your fingers.

Then apply your favorite lipstick.

To make your lipstick last longer, blot it with a tissue and re-apply it.

Repeat this step.

It will make your lipstick last longer. TO make it transfer proof, take a piece of tissue and place it on your lips, take a powder brush and dust some powder  over your lips.

This is also a great way to turn creamy or glossy lipstick into matte ones.

You can apply lipstick over this once again to get the glossy effect.

Take a powder brush and dust some powder along the edges of lips to prevent any further bleeding.

You can also apply a lip gloss of you want a more glossy effect. But do not go overboard.

Less is More when it comes to gloss, especially on dark lips.

And viola, transfer-proof and long-lasting lipstick for the night.

<3

If there are any other tips that you know to make lipsticks last longer, do let me know.

How to make Makeup last longer:: Eye kohl and Eye Shadow.

Hello Everyone, Welcome to my blog.

Today i will be sharing my thoughts on how to make makeup last longer.

Before applying any eye-makeup, dab a bit of foundation or concealer on your lid or use a primer. Avoiding this step will make your eye shadow last hardly for an hour or two.

Then apply an eye  kohl on the lid and smudge it for a  softer look. This will act as a base for your eye-shadow.

Use a white kohl, apply it underneath your eye shadow. Doing so will make the color look brighter and will last longer.

Then apply your favorite  eye shadow all over your lid.

My favorite is purple of course <3

TO Make your eye kohl last longer: set it with the same color eye shadow using a pointed brush or an angular brush.

Try to use waterproof eyeliner and mascara as much as possible as they would last you a lot more longer, especially if you have oily lids.

Do not touch, tug or rub your eyes very often, especially when you are wearing makeup. Lashes  might come out and makeup will smudge. If you are not comfortable then gently dab with an ear-bud and remove the makeup. Use good and trusty brands to avoid irritation. If you wear contacts, then always wear your contacts first and then do your makeup.

Water proof makeup can be removed with ease. Make sure that you check my blog on how to remove makeup @ http://makeupfashionbeauty365.blogspot.in/2015/02/easy-way-to-remove-everyday-makeup.html

How To make makeup last longer:: Foundation

Hey everyone! Welcome to my blog. So today, i am going to share my thoughts with you, on how to make your makeup last longer.

 To make your foundation last longer, make sure that your face is cleansed. Use a mild cleanser to remove any dirt or sebum.

After cleansing, tone and moisturize your face. Rose water is the best moisturizer for face, as it is very soothing and calming for skin.

Run an ice cube all over your face before applying moisturizer and sunscreen. Doing so will keep your face from getting oily soon and foundation will last longer.

Even if you have oily skin, you must use a moisturizer. Try using an oil free formula or a water based one.

Don't Ever forget your sunscreen at any cost. It prevent skin darkening and premature ageing.

All the above steps would go to a waste, if you skip this step.

There are many kinds. Choose which suits your skin the most.

Then use a primer on your face. this will close your pores, even out your skin and make a smooth base for foundation to glide on... smoothly...<3

Set your foundation with powder to make it last much more longer and carry it with you at all times for touch-ups.

Exam Beauty Tips

Hello Beauties!! How are you doing?

SO, exams are almost here teens. Are you ready for it? :P


Exams are such a bother where you can't sleep properly and you don't even have time to take care of you're diet and you can even exercise and you are undergoing so much stress. This is leads to break-out and raccoon eyes. Here are some tips that help you look and feel fresh.


Before bed::D
During exams, you hardly sleep and lack of sleep can cause you so many skin problems. Dark circles and pimples. But you know what, we don't have time to sleep. So it better to use something that can soothe you're eyes. Before you got to bed no matter how many hours, be it  3 hours or 8 hours, dip a cotton ball in rose water and massage you're eyes with it every night. doing so will calm and soothe you're eyes.

Take breaks::D
You must and should take breaks on between your hard times:p. After studying continuously  for two hours, you just cant take it anymore. For every two hours, take a 15 minutes break. 
In you're breaks, you can lye and close you're eyes for 10-15 minutes. Put cucumber slices on you're eyes. This will soothe your skin around the eyes. You can also listen to some soft music to refresh yourselves or go for a walk for 10 mins.

Eat Healthy::D
Cut off oily foods for a few weeks and stick to organics.
Eat a Lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and always have some energy drinks with yourself. Energy drinks do not give you energy that you can go lift a mountain, but will prevent you from getting tired too often. Do not drink too much coffee or you will just forget to sleep. Instead get some minty mouth fresheners, they can instantly wake you up. For some instant freshness, eat a chocolate or get a fruit juice. They can really help you get fresh and active instantly.

Be Confident;:D
During exams its completely natural for you to get tensed, especially for those who have exam fears. But you know what, prepare how much you can. Learn what you like and write what you know. Never think about results, or what people are gonna say. Just stay focused and prepare up till you're highest potential and whatever happens in the end, just accept the truth and smile. Life is too short to worry about one exam.

Take care of you're skin. Don't got too busy that you stop following your daily skin care routine. Drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated.

That's it for today. I hope the above tips have helped you. Take care and all the best for you're exams. If you're not a student, then you probably must share this blog to someone who you love who's gonna take an exam. 
All The best And take care <3<3<3

Valentines day Makeup!!!

Valentines day is here sweeties! Surprise your valentine with this easy cute look<3

1. Apply a foundation which is closest to your skin tone. Don't use shades darker or lighter than your skin tone. Blend well with your fingers.

2. Dust some loose powder over you T-Zone.

3. Use a brown eyebrow pencil to fill in your eyebrows(optional)

4. Apply an eye-shadow primer. Without the primer, your eye-shadow will last hardly for half an hour.

5. Apply a soft matte pink eye-shadow all over your lid. You can use a one with little shimmer in it but not too much.

6. Apply a taupe color shadow to the crease to give dimension to your eyes.

7. Tight-line your eyes to give a fuller lash effect.

8. Line your upper lash line and wing it out ever so slightly. Don't go for cat eyes. You want the look to be cute and simple.  

9. Apply lots of mascara to your upper and lower lashes.

10. Use a bit of bronzer to give some structure to your face.

11. Add some blush along the apples of your cheeks, a little bit on the nose chin and forehead. <3***cute***

12. Finish off with a kiss-proof baby pink matte lipstick or balm or stain. Let your hair down and wear a pretty dress. Surprise him with a box of handmade chocolates and don't forget to wear your smile. :D 

Shiny hair treatment/hair smoothing treatment at home! Easy

Want shiny smooth hair like the celebrities you watch on TV commercials??? Well,we all know that  it's a lot of products and Photoshop. But you know what? Even you can have have shiny hair inexpensively at home. All you need is just the right products and treatments. 

1. Hair mask; Make a hair mask by mixing one part of honey to two parts of coconut oil/almond oil/olive oil. f you wish to, you can add any second oil but make sure that you are adding not more than 4-5 drops(peppermint oil, rosewood oil, hibiscus oil). damp your hair and apply the paste to your hair and scalp. Coconut oil really helps nourish and soften the hair and also fights dandruff while honey attracts moisture o give your hair a subtle shine.

2. Shampoo and condition as normal. You can use any shampoo that promises a spa like effect or  say that will give smoother shiner hair or just anything that works best or your hair type.

3. Blow dry you hair.Apply two drops of hair serum from mid lengths to ends or two drops of hair oil after hair drys will also do.

4. Style as normal. Finished.

Basic skin care rules

1. Cleanse: This is a very important step. it helps get rid of any dirt or sebum on your face. Without cleansing your face you should not apply any any product on your face as it may cause breakouts. Cleanse your face twice daily. Once in the morning and once before going to bed. you can use any mild cleanser or a face wash.

Choose a face wash according to your skin type. If you have dry skin, Use a face wash which moisturizing like dove face wash is a good choice or you can use a 

if you have oily skin, gel face wash can work for you. foaming face wash work as good.you can use gel cleansers even if you have sensitive skin.

Combination/normal skin beauties might wanna change their cleansers based on seasons as they might experience oily skin during the summers and dry in the winter. Foaming face wash is a good choice.

2. Exfoliate. This is a must step. It helps take away all the dead skin cells from your face and keeps it fresh. Also when used regularly it helps fade away sun tan.Exfoliate at least once or twice a week.

3. Tone. Toning will help remove any cleaner or exfoliater residue and helps calm and soothe the skin and also closes your pores. Rose water is a natural toner and is best for soothing the skin.

4. Moisturize; moisturize your skin no matter what skin type you have. This will help maintain elasticity in your skin and keeps your skin soft, smooth and glowing and helps restore collagen.

even if you have oily skin you must moisturize. Try using an oil free formula. But, if you have dry skin us ea heavy cream. Again, if you are combination/normal change moisturizers based on weather and season.

5. Protect; All the above steps would be a waste if you don't protect you skin. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen to protect you skin from harmful sun rays. This will prevent you skin from sunburns and premature aging. You must use a sunscreen even on cloudy days because sun rays are not always visible.

Follow these steps regularly and you will have great skin.

Easy way to remove everyday makeup

Removing makeup is a crucial step. You should never sleep with makeup on, even on the laziest days, as one night is enough for you to breakout so bad. But, using drugstore makeup removers can cause damage to your skin when used regularly especially if you have sensitive skin.

Here are some natural ways to remove makeup:-

Extra virgin olive oil is a really great makeup remover. You may also use coconut oil or almond oil.

1. Take some  oil on to a cotton pad or cloth and place it on one eye for about thirty seconds.

2. Gently sweep it to a side. You can see that all your eyeliner, eye shadow and mascara would come off. (repeat 1 and 2 if necessary)

3. Do the same thing on the other eye. Fold the cotton pad into a square or use an ear bud and take some oil on to it.

4. Gently rub it on your water line if you have any eyeliner.

5. Take some olive oil on your palm and massage on your face to remove the foundation, blushes and highlighters.

6. Massage oil onto your lips to remove any lipstick or gloss.

7. Wash your face with a good cleanser and use warm to water to remove any leftover makeup and finish off with cold water.

8. Take a cotton pad and use a toner to remove any foundation residue or to close your pores.

9. You can use Rose water as a toner.

10. Apply a moisturizer or a night cream and lip balm. Finished.