Because Every Girl has the Right to Shine!

DIY SPF Moisturizer

2012-02-08T04:39:00.000-08:00

Sun block is very important for your skin. It protects your skin from ultra violet rays (UV rays) which is harmful. I started using with SPF moisturizer a few years ago and then one day i thought that sun block does the same so why not buy that. So i buy one but thing that I don’t like about it is the white layer that it forms on application and it doesn’t look nice. I didn't want my money to go to waste so i turned it into an SPF moisturizer.

You’ll need:

Sun block (i suggest SPF 60 )

Moisturizer

Aloe Vera gel

The ratio between the quantity of sunscreen, moisturizer and Aloe Vera gel should be 2:2:1 .So if you’re using teaspoon than the quantity of sunblock and moisturizer would be 2 teaspoons each and 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel.

The reason why I add Aloe Vera gel is that it absorbs excess oil on your skin making it shine free. Now mix them together in a container and your SPF moisturizer is ready to apply.

DIY Face Primer and Everyday Wear Foundation

2012-02-03T02:35:00.000-08:00

Face primers are used to prepare the skin for makeup. It is used before applying foundation. It Smooths out the skin and makes the makeup stay for hours. The job that a face primer does can be done by products that we already have in our homes. That’s right!
You’ll need:

Moisturizer

Aloe Vera gel

Liquid foundation

Aloe Vera gel is the major ingredient of this recipe because it absorbs oil. Take 2 parts of Aloe Vera gel and 1 part of moisturizer in a container. The quantity of foundation is not fixed but you must add at least 5 drops of foundation. Mix well and your face primer is ready to apply.

For everyday wear foundation, just double up the quantity of foundation. This will give you a light weight foundation that you can wear everyday.

Grow your Lashes in just 7 Days.

2012-01-23T02:20:00.000-08:00

Who does not want thick long lashes! Eyes are the most prominent feature of the face and long lashes enhance the beauty of one's eyes. I have the perfect recipe for your lashes.

You will need:

1/2 teaspoon Vaseline

1/2 teaspoon Honey

1/2 teaspoon Olive Oil

An empty Bottle of Mascara

I'm sure many of you have heard that olive oil promotes hair growth, it does the same for lashes. Honey thickens your lashes and Vaseline moisturizes them.

First, Remove the stopper of the mascara bottle.

Its simple! Just push the stopper out with the help of a knife and there
you have it.Wash your mascara bottle thoroughly with warm water.
Tip: Use a cue tip/cotton bud with some olive oil on it and clean the inner surface of the bottle till the cotton bud comes out clean.
In a bowl, put your Vaseline

Honey

and Olive Oil.

Mix well. This is what you'll get after mixing:

The mixture is going to be thick in consistency. Now pour the mixture in your mascara bottle.

The mixture won't pour in that easily because of its thick consistency so you wanna grab your mascara brush and start pushing the mixture through the bottle like so:

Now put the stopper back on to avoid spilling of the mixture.I suggest the mascara bottle should be thoroughly washed and its best not to have a bottle of waterproof mascara because it needs a lot of effort in cleaning. You can also add a bit of Aloe Vera gel to make the mixture less greasy,its totally up to you. Apply the mixture before going to bed and make sure you're not wearing any make-up.I have seen a noticeable change! In just 7 days my lashes were longer then before. Don't expect your lashes to grow an inch overnight. Be patient. Remember, the results vary from person to person. It might not grow your lashes in a week but this is healthy for your lashes,it'll definitely make 'em thicker.

The Right Foundation for You.

2012-01-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

The right foundation is the one that matches your skin tone and does not look cakey. Can one find foundation that matches their skin tone? The answer to this question is Yes and No.

Let me explain why. Last year i bought this liquid foundation that was the same shade as my skin tone, it didn't even look cakey in photos. But then, last week i used the same foundation and it looked like i was wearing foundation 2 or 3 shades lighter than my skin tone.So what went wrong? Was the foundation expired?
No! It was my skin tone that had changed in all this time. There are many reasons for change in skin tone. Less intake of water, lack of sleep, disturbed diet, exposure to sunlight (on a daily basis) etc. In my case, my skin became pale due to less intake of water so when i use the same shade, it just didn't match my skin tone which made me look like a wanna be who wears a lot of make up. LOL
So there are two solutions to this:

1- Buy two Foundations: When you purchase your foundation, get one that matches your skin tone or one shade lighter than your skin tone (That wont look cakey). The other foundation that you should be looking for is one shade darker than your skin tone. So that you can use it in your pale days.
2- Get a Bronzer: If you dont want to buy two foundations then buy a liquid bronzer. In your pale days, mix some bronzer with your foundation. The amount of bronzer to be mixed depends on your skin tone. Just take a drop or two and mix with your foundation and see if the color matches your skin tone.If you're still not getting the desired color then add another drop of bronzer.Doesn't matter if it looks dark, a few puffs of compact powder would make it look alright.