Skincare for Every Skin Type

Skincare is one of the most–if not the most–important part of any beauty routine. Of course, beauty always start from the inside out, so make sure that you drink six to eight glasses of water daily. Also, use an SPF high enough for your skin type, weather you’ll be exposed to the sun or not-eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables–and don’t forget to get your beauty sleep!Oily/Acne Prone SkinFor those with oily and acne prone skin, things can get a little tough.Make sure you use a lightweight cleanser and an oil-free, water-based moisturizer. Toner is a very important part of your routine as well- make sure you apply it especially on the T-zone.Dry SkinDry skin is affected by the climate, so make sure that you always moisturize. Start...

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Steps to Getting Super Soft Skin

We all want the same thing: super soft, moisturized skin. It can be hard to achieve at times, but it is important to remember that a good skin care routine can make the biggest difference. So follow these steps to getting super soft skin.Step 1 Skin care is very important, so you must remember that your skin is very sensitive to a number of things. Try not to expose your skin too much to the sun, and wear some sunscreen.Step 2Exfoliating is a must. The fine beads grind against your skin, gently sloughing away the dead skin cells, leaving your skin silky smooth.Step 3When shaving, it is very important that you use a good razor (it cannot be rusted, or used more than 3 times). This can irritate your skin very easily. Also don’t forget to slather...

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How To Perfect Your Skin

Having the perfect skin is just as important, if not more, as having that perfect dress or those perfect shoes. So why not invest a little more time in your face like you do for your wardrobe? Here are six steps to getting that perfect skin.Step 1: CleanseCleanse your face with a gentle, creamy liquid cleanser. Bar soap is not only drying, but it’s not hygienic. The dirt that comes off your hands ends up on your face. Put your liquid cleanser on a ball of cotton and then apply it to your skin. (Your hands just aren’t clean enough!) Make sure you rinse with lukewarm water because hot water can aggravate the skin and inflame capillaries.Step 2: ToneIn the old days, toner was analogous to harsh. But there are a multitude of toners on the market...

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Vichy Dermablend Review

So I think I finally found the perfect makeup for my problem skin while I was browsing through Shoppers Drug Mart yesterday. I’m not quite sure why I never picked this stuff up since I’ve heard great reviews, but maybe it had something to do with the high price tag ($30!). Vichy Dermablend is a line of makeup that is specifically targeted for problem skin such as acne or redness. Dermablend promises to cover up any and all imperfections, giving a smooth, flawless look.I’ve heard of Vichy Dermablend before, but I was a little scared of the $30 price tag to be honest. Last night though, I gave in and bought the Vichy Dermablend Correction Foundation in Gold (45) and the Dermablend Ultra-Corrective Foundation Cream Stick in Bronze (16), which...

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10 Awesome Beauty Tips That Works

There are thousands of awesome beauty tips out there that claim to work on whatever problem you have. Problem is, they don’t always work successfully and you just end up wasting your time and money. Here, I’ve researched a list of awesome beauty tips that actually works. How do I know they work? Well, I’ve tried them! and they worked for me. Powder Your RootsIf your hairline starts to look greasy, dig up a big, fluffy makeup brush, and dip it into a pot of loose powder. Tap it once on the back of your hand to remove excess, then dust it over your roots. It mops up oil and blends into your strands, so no one will know you didn’t shower!Spot-Treat SmudgesDip a cotton swab into eye-makeup remover, and trace it along your lids to erase any slipups...

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St. Ives Apricot Cleanser

I have just found one of the best blemish fighting cleansers out there. Not only is it cheap, but it works as well! St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Cleanser is a cleanser infused with pure Swiss glacial water, Swiss botanicals, and salicylic acid to get rid of your blemishes.This cleanser is equipped with a rich, foamy cream and hundreds of little micro beads to get into your skin and cleanse deeply. This formula which fights blemishes and leaves skin smooth and visibly healthy looking, is mostly for oily to blemish prone skin.Not only that, but it is also a hypo-allergenic product, which means that all skin types may use this product, without any irritation. I definitely recommend this product to anyone that has oily skin, or anyone that has...

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Neutrogena WAVE Power Cleanser

Once in a while, you find a product that pleases you to no end, and you absolutely have to write about it and let people know just how great it is. A revolutionary cleansing system that lets you be your very own esthetician in the comfort of your own home. Neutrogena’s WAVE Power Cleanser lets you be in charge of your skin making it soft, smooth, and bright. When you first started using the WAVE Power Cleanser about 2 weeks go and you’ve seen a big improvement since that time. To start off, my skin was much more brighter, which you’d had a lot of trouble with before. You can tell there is a glow now that you haven’t seen before. It also feels a lot smoother and cleaner too.What this system does is basically renews your skin. Young skin renews...

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Bourjois Effet 3D Lipgloss

Have you ever found that one beauty/makeup product that you absolutely had to shout to the entire world about? Well this is how I feel about my new Bourjois Effet 3D Lipgloss in Brun Poétic – absolutely gorge!Now I can’t see I’m a huge fan of lipgloss because of its stickiness and the constant reapplying, but I do buy a lot of it for some reason (okay, I get really drawn in to the pretty packaging they may come in…oops!). I picked the Bourjois Effet 3D Lipgloss yesterday at my local drug store simply because I’ve never seen this line before in Canada, and the display just looked so pretty and feminine. Pretty pathetic, right?Well say what you will, but after starring at the display for about 45 minutes and contemplating what I should purchase...

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Biore Pore Perfect Warming Cleanser

I have heard great things about Biore’s Pore Perfect Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser for a while now, but never really gave it a shot until about 3 weeks ago. Since then, I’ve used this product twice a day (morning and night)…so here are my thoughts on it.The best part of Biore’s Pore Perfect Warming Cleanser is the warming sensation you get when you apply it to your skin. Yes, it only lasts about two seconds, but it’s very calming and relaxing, and so I love using this stuff right before bed.The gentle beads are perfect for exfoliating and it also has a nice scent to it. Biore is usually known to cater to sensitive skin so that’s why I was surprised to find that after about a week of using this product, my skin became very dry, especially...

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Removing Makeup

One of the most important things that you can do for your skin is to remove your makeup each and every single night before you go to bed. Unfortunately, sometimes you can forget, or you’re just way to tired. But remember that removing your makeup before bed is actually a skin saver. Leaving all that makeup on your face will only clog your pores, and eventually damage your skin.So here is a simple routine that you should maintain every single day before going to bed. Start off by using a makeup remover to remove any makeup that you have on. Cleansers with essential oils, like calendula, dissolve stubborn water-repelling cosmetics that can sometimes be really hard to get off. Use a cotton ball for better application.Wash your face with a gentle...

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Mineral Makeup

Although mineral makeup has been around for a good 30 years now, it’s only now that the cosmetic and fashion industry is embracing this new makeup formula. Mineral makeup is simply amazing because it’s good for your skin, unlike most other makeups. It’s hypoallergenic, which is great for sensitive skin and it does not contain any alcohol, perfume, dyes, or preservatives.One of the best reasons to switch to mineral makeup is because it’s basically good for you skin, especially if your skin is sensitive. Regular makeup can cause dryness, irritation and acne, while mineral makeup lets your skin breathe and doesn’t cause any of those problems.Mineral makeup also feels light on your face. It doesn’t feel like a mask. With mineral makeup you’ll feel...

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CoverGirl Exact Eyelights

Finally, someone thought to make eyeshadow designed to match your exact eye color in the form of CoverGirl’s Exact Eyelights which come in 4 different shades for blue eyes, green eyes, brown eyes, and hazel eyes. What’s even better is that these eyeshadow compacts come complete with instructions on how and where to apply every color so that your eyes look divine in any light. The palettes also come with an extra brush that you can use for the allover color. CoverGirl Exact Eyelights are perfect for subtle and beginner eyemakeup applications…it just takes the guesswork of where and how to apply each color – perfect! CoverGirl Exact Eyelights for Brown EyesI picked this one up even though my eyes are hazel…I just liked the colors better. The...

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Beautiful Makeup Palettes

I’m a makeup junkie, so anytime I find some stunning makeup palettes, I just have to have them! Here I found some beautiful makeup palettes that I just know you’ll love. Whether you’re a makeup junkie, or you need that perfect gift for someone, these palettes are simply to die for!Dior’s Makeup Palette This super stylish and totally packed makeup palette from Christian Dior is just what the doctor ordered.It’s everything you could want for an on-the-go application. Choose from a number of different eyeshadows, blushes, lipglosses and even mascara.Chantecaille’s Shadow and the Rose Palette This makeup palette is sooo pretty that I just couldn’t keep my eyes off of it. It comes with two amazing eyeshadows and that perfect blush so you never...

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Benefit Smokin’ Eyes Review

Benefit Smokin Eyes palette is probably one of the best eye palettes I have ever purchased. Not only is it perfect for travel or just having in your bag for touch-ups, but it’s super easy to use and gives you the perfect smokey eye. The palette is encased in a cute little cardboard box, as with everything from Benefit. Each color has its own little pot and also comes with a set of very detailed and simple to follow instructions….especially for those who aren’t so accustomed to doing a smokey eye. What it Contains:Pink eye brightenerPink highlighting shadowPewter base shadowDeep charcoal shadowMini black eyelinerBrown brow waxShadow/angle brush (in 1)Mini tweezersHow-to instructionsAs you can see, this kit really has everything you need to...

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Hair Mask With Gold and Caviar? Please Do It's Awesome

I recently picked up a hair mask called Sublime Gold by Miriam Quevedo at Winners, since the cute gold bottle caught my eye. But that’s not the only thing that got my attention! As I flipped the bottle to read the ingredients, two little words caught my eye : micronized gold and caviar. Yes, you read right: this hair mask contains active ingredients of gold and caviar and promises to leave hair silky smooth, soft, and extremely shiny. Now if this mask wasn’t going to leave me feeling rich and luxurious, I don’t know what would have! And at only $9.99 a bottle, I couldn’t resist!The Gold mask contains the following active ingredients:Micronized goldCaviarImperial orchidBio argan oilPanthenolHydrolysed keratinGreen teaI swear this mask was...

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Gosh Long Lasting Eye Liner Pen

In honor of the upcoming holidays, I thought I’d give a little product review on Gosh Long Lasting Eye Liner Pens since they come in a variety of sparkling colors! I was pretty excited when I saw these liquid eyeliners – they come in blue, green, purple, and a few other colors that looked amazing when I tried them on my hand.The thing that really caught my eye was their sparkliness, so I thought they would be perfect for the holiday. I picked up a sparkly green shade that looked just amazing, and also just a regular black shade. At CDN $15 a pop, it wasn’t really a steal, but also wasn’t breaking the bank.Well I’m sorry to tell you that I was extremely disappointed. Long lasting? Not a chance! For a liquid eyeliner pen, it should have lasted...

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How to Control Shine

A face full of oil and shine is never a good thing, especially when it shows up in pictures. During the summer months, our complexions tend to be a little greasier than usual and so it’s important to know how to keep shine at bay and also how to get rid of it once it forms.Controlling ShineIf you have oily/combination skin, it’s a good idea to stick to lighter/airier foundations such as mousses and mineral powders. Apply only where needed and stick to light moisturizers as well. In the summer, keep your makeup to a minimum, especially if it’s very humid out as the more makeup you put on, the more oil will accumulate on your skin. Getting Rid of Shine If by the end of the night your face feels a little oily, there are a few things you can...

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Ways of Getting Rid of Pimple

Pimples…they come at the best of times, don’t you think so? Usually when you have a big event coming up, or you’re sleeping over at your man’s and you wake up with some rather unflattering red bumps. In either case, pimples are a nuisance and we need to put a stop to them NOW! Can you tell I’m enraged? I woke up this morning to a nice surprise on my face, but, thankfully I have my tools ready! Here are 5 ways to get rid of a pesky pimple…stat!1. Benzyol Peroxide …is my best friend! I carry this little tube of miracles in my bag all the time. Just apply to the pimple and it will greatly reduce the size and redness in no time.2. Ice Block  Ok, so I’ve been watching Glee too much, but ice is actually a great way to reduce those massive...

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Ways to Get a Beautiful Complexion

Beautiful, flawless skin doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes work, perseverance, and most of all, patience. Here are 7 ways to get beautiful skin…keep these up and within a few weeks you’ll have amazing skin.1. Cleanse Morning and NightOne of the most important steps in skin care is to cleanse your skin every single morning and every single night before bed. If you fall asleep with your makeup on, you’re basically giving bacteria a perfect breeding ground and you’ll wake up with some unwanted pimples.2. Know Your Skin TypeWhether your skin is dry, oily, or combination, you need to get the right products for your skin type. So if you have oily skin for example, make sure that your cleansers, toners, and moisturizers are designed for oily...

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Benefits of Aloe Vera

Having Aloe Vera in your home is about as important as having rubbing alcohol or band-aids. Aloe Vera has tons of beneficial uses, especially when it comes to beauty. Acting as not only an after-burn treatment, Aloe Vera can help you with numerous beauty conundrums that you never thought it could.The Top Benefits of Aloe VeraOf course you already know this, but Aloe Vera is essential to have for burns. Whether you’re applying it to an actual burn or sun-burnt skin, Aloe Vera is your #1 rescue for fast relief of pain.It keeps your tan longer. Say you’re on vacation somewhere hot and you’re out on the beach tanning everyday, applying Aloe Vera at night can help your tan stay on longer. So make sure you slather on that Aloe Vera at the end of...

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Skin Care Advice For Every Age

Skin care tips when you are in your 20's Your skin is at its peak of beauty in your twenties, however nurture its beauty and always use at least an SPF 30 sunscreen. This habit should continue the rest of your life.Avoid oily makeup and coverups. Use an oil free moisturizer every day. This is also a good time to begin using an eye cream under the eye area at night. Try using products that contain green tea which have shown to help reduce the risk of skin cancer. Skin care tips when you are in your 30's Your 30's is when your skin is beginning to become a bit drier and sun damage may begin to appear. It's time to start using thicker moisturizing creams so as to lock in high contents of moisture. Continue with eye creams at night and use...

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Quickest Tips to Eradicate Stretch Marks

Stretch marks (striae) — pink, red or purple streaks on the skin — may occur where skin is rapidly stretched. Stretch marks are most often associated with rapid weight gain and pregnancy. Unfortunately, there are very few effective treatments for stretch marks. Drink plenty of water. Adequate hydration keeps your skin soft and less likely to develop stretch marks. Caffeine can increase your risk of stretch marks. If you're stuck on your caffeinated coffee or tea, make sure you balance the fluids. Drink just as much—or more—water as you drink coffee, tea, or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency. Be sure to consume foods that promote skin health: foods rich in zinc, such as nuts or fish; foods high in...

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Locally Made Facial Mask for Dry Skin

Why spend a ton of money on products when you can do the same things at home for much less? Here  is a good  favorite recipe, when my skin feels parched, which is usually around this time (when the cold weather starts to kick in!). RECIPE2 oz/60g ripe avocado flesh 1 oz/25g orange juice 1 tsp/5g pure acacia honey 1 tsp/5g molasses 5 drops chamomile essential oilStart by mixing all the ingredients in a blender. You can also mash them in a bowl if you fish. If you see that the consistency is too thick, add a little bit of orange juice. Apply to your face and neck using your fingers and leave on for 30-40 minutes. Once time is up, gently remove the mask using lukewarm water or a warm washcloth.This homemade facial mask is great...

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Ligthen Your Skin Naturally

Damage from the sun, freckles, dark spots, and scarring can all leave your complexion looking less than lovely. Sure, there are many products out there that claim to lighten your skin and give you a perfect complexion, but can you really trust them? And what’s more, is it really worth it to spend a bundle? I say definitely not! When it comes to beauty, there is virtually nothing that you can’t do at home..especially taking care of your skin. So here are some cheap and natural ways you can lighten your skin and have a beautiful, glowing complexion!Sunblock It’s no mystery that sunblock should be your best friend! So before heading out to school or work in the morning, make sure you apply at least an SPF 15 to your hands and face as they are...

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How to Prep Before and After a Party

It’s that season again where we tend to eat a little too much, drink a little too much, and spend like crazy. Fortunately, you can at least keep your holiday party looks in check with some much-needed pre and post-party preparations. So if you’re hitting up a few parties this holiday season, make sure your makeup stays put all through the night and that in the morning, you look as fresh as ever. Pre-Party Prep Prep Your SkinBefore applying all your makeup, make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated. Use a good, gentle exfoliator and rub onto face in slow, circular motions. The circular motions will ensure good blood circulation and the exfoliating will remove dead skin cells, revealing a bright, new complexion. If you have sensitive skin,...

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Ways to Get Rid of Dark Circles

Dark circles under the eyes can give your face a less than youthful glow. Even if you have no other lines or wrinkles, those bags under your eyes can make you age instantly. Thankfully, there are many different ways you can prevent and treat dark circles, and there’s no better way to do that than with homemade remedies that you can find in your own kitchen. Keep below to learn how you can stop dark circles. 1. Drink Water One of the most important steps in preventing dark circles is drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. Water is not only beneficial in preventing dark circles, but also keeping your skin hydrated all day.2. Cucumbers One of the oldest tricks in the book, and most widely used too. Make it a habit to place slices of cold...

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How to Get Longer Nails

If there is one thing most women try to achieve but just can’t do it, is get longer nails. It’s hard to get your nails to grow because of so many things, including calcium deficiency. If your body does not get enough calcium, your nails tend to slow their growth and they become weak and brittle. Even if you do get enough calcium but your nails are still short and weak, it may be because that calcium doesn’t go through, in which case a lot of people have to take vitamins and calcium tablets.That being said, there are other factors which stop your nails from growing. One of them is not enough upkeep. In order to get your nails to grow longer, you have to take care of them, just like you take extra care with your hair. If you wash dishes or you...

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Ways T o Keep Your Skin Healthy

Our skin goes through so much on a day to day basis including environmental pollution, harmful UV rays, smoke, oily makeup, and many more. These all take a dire effect on your skin either making it dry, break out, or age faster,and that’s why we need to take care of our skin pronto! Here are 5 golden healthy skin rules you should really live by!1. Wash Off Your Makeup Never go to bed before at least removing your makeup. If you’re super tired, just grab a makeup removing towelette and wipe your face with it. But always remember to thoroughly remove your makeup before hitting the sack!2. Protect Your Skin Before heading out the door, makeup sure your moisturizer or foundation has at least an SPF 30. Even if it’s cold outside, the sun...

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