I’m 14 and I have under-eye bags, what products or concealers work best?

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Eye Concealers · 9 Comments 

They run in my family and they are puffy and dark. What products are the best for covering or at least reducing it??

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Best Dark Circles Treatment Options

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Best Eye Concealer · Comment 

Be warned: not all dark circles treatment options are created equal.

As with everything in life, there are options for you to treat the dark circles under your eyes in a cheap way, in a natural manner, in a fast method, and in an effective technique.  But you can be sure that not all of these cures promise the same efficacy for the same price and the same ease of use.

There will be always methods that are easier than others, products that are cheaper than others, and ways that are more effective.  If dark circles are a problem for you, then you should find a way to treat them in the most effective, efficient, and budget-friendly manner.

A lot of people find themselves unsatisfied with the results of their chosen treatment precisely because they choose them for the wrong reasons – the packaging is cute, the medicine’s name has a nice ring to it, the method is the current craze that everyone is following.

It is not enough that you just pick a treatment for dark circles in random or based on hearsay or weak reasons.  Dark circles appear in your skin, and your skin is the largest organ in your body. It has a big effect on your overall health, so take treatment for this condition with more care.

There are a lot of dark circles treatment options available now, and it is only important that you weight all your options carefully.  There are some issues with laboratory-prepared solutions.

First, they mainly contain substances that may actually do more harm than good.  Remember, these solutions will be applied to your skin that has dark circles, and whatever is applied to the skin will eventually be absorbed and will enter into our bloodstream.

Second, most if not all eye creams for dark circles and other medical solutions are not friendly to your budget at all.  Remember, products available in the market are manufactured, along with all the good intentions of well-being and health, for a profit.  

Manufacturers will always find a way to insert occasions to raise profit in their products – whether it is in the packaging, additional “natural and organic” ingredients, diluted ingredients, among others.  Make sure that you get your money’s worth with whatever treatment you choose.

Lastly, some medical and all cosmetic methods (except surgery maybe) do not really give permanent relief from dark circles.  By applying make-up, you are not really solving the problem of dark circles, you are just concealing it.  Dark circles treatment including eye creams can only deliver results as long as they are used.

So, you might have to go back to step 1 if you stop using these products.  You have the option of using natural solutions for dark circles.  Natural remedies are often not taken seriously because they are not prepared by people in lab gowns in buildings.

Mostly, if not all the time, you will be preparing these homemade, natural solutions.  They will cost you very little and you can use ingredients readily available in your house.  You can be sure that you’re not putting anything harmful in your system and you’re not hurting your wallet.

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How to Have the Best Prom Ever

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Best Eye Concealer · Comment 

Prom is one of high school’s most memorable social events. It is a time for juniors and seniors to have fun with friends and wrap up the school year. To be sure you look absolutely stunning in your prom dress, and that you have an amazing prom night, start planning now.

Finding a Date:
Having a great date is nice and having a terrible date can ruin your night. Start thinking about who you would like to go to prom with, and start making hints–very obvious hints. Guys do not always get hints very well. Also, think about what matters most to you. Do you want a date who loves to dance or do you want a low-key, easy-going date? Or, do you want to go to prom with the most attractive guy in school?

Many times, your best bet is to go with a close male friend. Think about who you talk to during math class, or who you have lunch with. You will be less stressed if you already know your date well, and most importantly, if you know he is friendly and will be good company. And if all else fails, ask one of your friend’s dates if one of his male friends could be your prom date. Then go out to dinner with a group of friends, which is fun and prevents intimidating one-on-one conversations.

Finding the Perfect Prom Dress:
Start looking for prom dresses and formal evening gowns as soon as possible. Be open to a variety of styles, and know what colors you look best in. Black is classic and slimming, but you are only in high school once–so don’t be afraid to explore deep blue, light pink, gold, plum, and other colors. If you want to be sexy, but not too sexy, choose a dress with a low back and then wear your hair up.

As a rule, wear dresses that accentuate your best features. If you are well-endowed, consider a V-neck dress, and if you have great legs, try on dresses that hit above the knee. It is perfectly acceptable to wear shorter prom dresses now, and with celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow sporting shorter dresses on the red carpet, you can rest assured that no one will question a short prom dress. You may also want to consider a cocktail dress.

Lastly, make sure your dress fits well. Don’t buy a dress that is too small and hope that you are going to lose weight before prom, and if you are going to wear a padded bra under your prom dress, wear one when you are trying on dresses. And make sure your dress is comfortable! You want to be able to sit through dinner and dance all night long, so make sure your dress can do both.

Making Dinner Plans:
Restaurants book up quickly, especially is you attend a large high school where hundreds of students have prom on the same weekend. So make reservations in advance! If you are going to dinner with a large group, choose a restaurant with food that everyone will like. Yes, Sushi or Indian food is amazing, but people can be picky eaters. Choose a restaurant with pasta, salads, meat entrees, and vegetarian options. Also, think about everyone’s price budget. Some people may be willing to fork out $75 for a meal, while others may feel uncomfortable paying more than $15.

Doing your Hair, Nails, and Make-up: The options for hair, nails, and make-up are endless. Most girls have their hair done professionally for prom. If you do plan on doing this, bring a picture from a magazine showing exactly what you want. You may also want to get your hair done before prom. If you have an important birthday party, recital, or reception coming up, get your hair done by a stylist in the way you want it for prom. This way, if you do not love your hair-style the first time around, you can get it perfected the second time around for prom. Also, wear a buttoned-up shirt when you are getting your hair done. Then you will not mess up your hair when changing into your prom dress. Lastly, leave at least 2 hours to get your hair done.

As far as nails are concerned, do whatever you want! A French manicure is classic, but you really can’t go wrong. You can choose vibrant colors with designs or you can stick to red or a delicate pink. Any way is gorgeous.

Make sure you have the basics for makeup: concealer or foundation, mascara, eye-liner, and blush. Mascara and eye-liner will help your eyes pop in prom pictures and foundation will even out your skin tone. Blush and lipstick will make you glow, and a little bit of shimmery blush or eye-shadow works wonders. If you aren’t sure what you want, go to a department store. Most will do a free make-over and give you free samples, as long as you set up an appointment.

High School Prom:
Prom is one of the most memorable events in high school. To make sure you stand out, start looking for the perfect prom dress now. There are thousands of prom dresses to choose from, and even more if you expand your search to include formal evening gowns and cocktail dresses. After you have selected your prom dress, everything else will come together. And remember, the point of prom is to have fun!! It isn’t supposed to be perfect–it is supposed to be memorable.

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best loose powder for oily/combination skin (for teen)???

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Shiseido Concealer · 6 Comments 

im gonna buy loose powder, and do u know what is the best ??
in country i live, there are only:
mac, shu uemura, paul & joe, lancome, estee lauder, guerlain, sisley, dior, ysl,bodyshop, maybelline, revlon, clarins, elizabeth arden, boots, anna sui, shiseido, loreal, bloom, bourjois,clinique, oriflame, T.LeClerc, make up for ever.

and what is the different between translucent or loose powder?, which one should i buy?
one more question, when to use tinted moisturizer, concealer, and powder (im talking about the step)?

thnks
is bobbi brown sheer finish loose powder any good?

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What’s the best way to apply under-eye concealer?

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Under Eye Concealer · 6 Comments 

I moisturise, then apply the concealer and pat it in with my finger but it never looks natural, and if I pat it in more to make it look natural, it disappears! Is there a better way to do it?

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What are the best under eye concealer you tried so far? Is YSL Touche Eclat really that good?

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Best Eye Concealer · 7 Comments 

Is it true that you can get the same result with Bourjouis?

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what`s the best eyebrow mascara (water proof)?

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Shiseido Concealer · 2 Comments 

what`s the best eyebrow mascara (water proof)?
1.Covermark Realfinish Coloring
Eyebrow Mascara
2. Ettusais Eyebrow Mascara
3.Media Waterproof Mascara-Curl
4.MODELCO MORE BROWS –
HAIR-LIKE GEL FORMULA
5.FASIO eyebrow mascara (water proof)
6.Bourjois Eyebrow Mascara
7.SHISEIDO MAQuillAGE
Eyebrow Concealer
and Eyebrow Fiber In
8.IPSA
Optimum Balance Volume Down Eyebrow Mascara and
Optimum Balance Soft Set Eyebrown Mascara
9.Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper
& Hair Touch -Up
10. RMK eyebrow mascara

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How to Find The Best Concealer

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Make Up Concealer · Comment 

How to Find The Best Concealer

Concealer is of great importance when it comes to make-up, because as it’s name says, it helps conceal certain flaws of the skin. Here are some tips to help you choose the right concealer.

Blemishes, rosacea, scars, dark circles, spots need to be corrected using concealer. Concealer helps to hide certain flaws of the skin in order to make it look flawless.

The best concealer is the one that has a color similar to your flesh, only one shade lighter. This will ensure that the concealer isn’t too obvious and blends well with the skin but also helps cover the skin problem.

There are certain brands which produce different shades of concealer to help you deal with and conceal different skin problems. You can find products that are pink toned, green, yellow and peach toned. You might wonder what do these weird colors help with. Actually they help a lot because they are meant to help fix different problems. Here is how you can use these colored concealer for what type of problems:

Dark circles can be cover by using a concealer that is one shade lighter than the color of your skin. This will make the skin under your eyes similar to the color of your normal skin making you look refreshed and rejuvenated. Dark circles which have a stronger darker, almost bluish coloration should be concealed with a yellow tone concealer in order to fade out the darkness and make the skin under the eye blend in with the rest of the complexion. The dark circles that have a very visible brown coloration should be concealed with a peach tone concealer, because the peach color will brighten up the dark brown under eye coloration. To try and conceal reddish spots on the skin like red colored pimples and rosacea use a concealer that is green based. The green coloration of the concealer blended in with the redness of the skin will cause the redness to fade out, correcting the complexion.

It is always a good idea to test the power and the coloration of the concealer on your hand. The color of the hand is the most similar to the color of the complexion. Test the product before you buy it to avoid making a color mistake.
Concealer will help your skin get a flawless look by hiding all the flaws on your complexion.

6 Best concealers clockwise:

Lancome Effacernes
Chanel Pro Lumiere Correcteur
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Touche Eclat
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place
Clinique Advanced Concealer
Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener

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Semi Permanent Make Up Provides Best Skin Care To All

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Best Eye Concealer · Comment 

If you’re the kind of girl who avoids playing sports because it messes up your makeup, or the kind of woman who sleeps in her makeup to avoid scaring her mate in the morning, then this advice is for you.

Semi permanent make up allow you to spend less time in front of the mirror and more time at the beach or workplace and look gorgeous at the same time. Semi permanent make up also work for guys who want to look good but balk at the idea of wearing makeup.

Semi permanent make up are great for boosting your natural coloring. Semi permanent make up also do a good job of hiding blemishes and making your skin look more even-toned.
The look we want to achieve with Semi permanent make up is a subtle glow. If you are fair-skinned, go for a very light Semi permanent make up, if your skin is medium-toned, you can go a little darker. Going too dark makes you look very obviously fake, and it no longer looks ‘effortless’.

Semi permanent make up is free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances, and other chemicals that can irritate skin and cause breakouts – which means you can fall asleep with it on, and never have to worry about a blemish in the morning. Semi permanent make up also has the added advantage of being very water resistant and long-lasting, making it suitable for humid conditions.

Eyelashes are the deal-breaker when it comes to stunning eyes. People with long, thick and full lashes don’t need to apply as much mascara and eyeliner as compared to those of us who are not so fortunately blessed. For such people Semi permanent make up is the solution.

That said, there are some good applications Semi permanent make up. Chief among them is the concealment of blemishes, birthmarks and scars. Think of it as a concealer. People who are not physically able to apply makeup for themselves and chemotherapy patients can also benefit from this. There are many reasons to use permanent makeup, but don’t opt for it just because you’re too lazy to apply Semi permanent make up!

With Semi permanent make up you will save them time and energy each morning putting on makeup. You at least wear an eyeliner, lip liner, lipstick or you may use them all. Many ladies won’t leave the house if they don’t apply at least some sort of makeup on their face. Despite this, there are some who opt for permanent makeup or those that do not feel comfortable with the procedure opt for semi permanent makeup.

Ultimately, it all comes down to how much time you want to shave off your daily makeup routine and how much time and money you are willing to spend on the weekly or monthly maintenance for your ‘effortless’ look.

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best drugstore under-eye concealer for dark circles under eyes?

May 21, 2010 · Posted in Under Eye Concealer · 2 Comments 

ok im 14, and i have bad dark circles under my eyes. dont tell me to get more sleep or anything, i have fibromyalgia. whats the best DRUGSTORE brand uner-eye concealer? and also something that can cover blemishes too(but mainly for the under-ee part, it doesnt have to do that). soo ya. whats a good one? thanks!

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