Keep Pretty

Professional Eyelash Curler Cues!

2012-02-05T00:35:00.000-08:00

Master the tool that helps you frame your eyes with lifted curled lashes.
Want amazing lash lift? Use an eyelash curler before applying mascara.

How to apply Mascara 101 like a pro!

2012-02-04T21:52:00.000-08:00

Learn how to work the wand like a pro from your very first try:

Tips for Lips: Smooth Talking Lip Care

2012-02-04T19:00:00.000-08:00

Moist, smooth lips hold color best. Stay pucker-pretty by following these basic tips for healthy lips.

Foundation Make up: Tips And Tricks

2011-10-22T19:34:00.000-07:00

Practical tips like how to apply foundation, choosing the right shade and more.

SEASONAL UPDATE

Don’t wear the same foundation with a summer tan as you would in the winter. Skin color changes with the seasons, so your foundation should change, too.

Know your skin type

2011-10-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

Normal Skin:

Normal Skin usually looks and feels smooth, but can also react to changes in the environment: oilier in the summer and drier in the winter.

Celebrity Makeup

2010-09-27T00:10:00.000-07:00

Celebrity makeup is more dramatic and applied heavier than everyday makeup. To achieve this look, wear foundation,blusher,lipstick,lipgloss. For eyemakeup, wear more than one eyeshadow and apply eyeliner. Try this look for evening and see how you can look like a celeb too.

Eye Makeup Guide: Finding the Right Mascara Wand

2010-09-27T00:07:00.002-07:00

Having longer, thicker lashes can highlight your eyes and make their color appear more intense. Before choosing a mascara, make sure to read beauty product reviews. Women share their experiences with products to help you find the best product. Also, pay attention to what type of brush you’re using. Each brush type achieves a different look. Read on to learn about finding the right mascara wand.

Makeup For Tanned Skin

2010-09-27T00:07:00.000-07:00

If your skin is tanned,you have a nice golden tone. To compliment this healthy look, use a bronzing gel or liquid to give your skin a glow. Use a deep bronzing powder or a deep red as the blush. Use a frosted lipstick and follow with a lip gloss. Use muted eyeshadow colors in khaki or brown. Line the eyes for definition and apply mascara.

Eye Makeup Guide Step-by-Step

2010-09-26T23:58:00.000-07:00

Even if you’ve been applying eye makeup for years, it helps to have fresh new tips. Read on to learn how to achieve a more seamless look when applying eye makeup.
The first step in applying eye makeup is to use a primer. A simple foundation primer will work around the eye area and provides a more flawless look. Then, apply your concealer to the eye area and use a foundation brush to apply foundation to the entire face and eye area. This will create a nice base for applying eye makeup.

Applying Smoky Eye Makeup

2010-09-26T23:57:00.000-07:00

Smoky eye makeup continues to be very fashionable this fall. The use of dark eye makeup creates a dramatic look that is ideal for evening. By following these simple beauty tips, you can easily create a fetching smoky eye.

Prep your lids.
To make sure that your eye makeup doesn't crease, melt or fade, apply an eye shadow base or primer over the entire area from eyelash line to brow bone.

Eye Makeup Guide: Choosing the Right Mascara

2010-09-26T23:56:00.000-07:00

Whether your were born with long lashes or have short, thin lashes, everyone can benefit from mascara. It’s important to choose the right product in order to maximize the effect on your lashes. Read on to learn about three different types of mascara that will work wonders for your eyes.

Eye Makeup Ideas Tips : Applying Sexy Eye Makeup

2010-09-26T23:51:00.000-07:00

Applying Sexy Eye Makeup

Sexy eye makeup is perfect for a first date, a night out at the club or anytime you want to look and feel flirty and sexy.
Aren't cosmetics amazing? They can take you from daytime/office "Blah", to nighttime "Wow" with just a few simple steps.

Make Your Own 100% All-Natural Lip Balm

2010-09-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

beeswax pellets

This is a recipe I have made before. You only really need three ingredients to make a lip balm--a solid, like beeswax, an oil or butter, like shea, mango, coconut, avocado, etc. And finally flavoring oils. I like vanilla, but you can use peppermint, rose, almond, and so on. This all-natural recipe makes 8 lip balms that are .05 oz. each. You can find the following ingredients at most health food stores.
2 tbsp. beeswax pellets
2 tbsp. 100% shea butter
4 tbsp. sweet almond oil
20 drops vanilla oil

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Tips To Hide Pimples : Makeup

2010-09-26T23:16:00.000-07:00

Pimples are the greatest enemy of girls. They try different home remedies or medicines to get rid of them. For a girl, her face is the most important factor. So she gets upset when pimples ruin her face.

There are home remedies and certain medication to get rid of pimples but for a quick solution when you are set to head for a party, date or a wedding make – up is the only way to hide it.
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Learn How To Get Smooth Skin With These Tips

2010-09-26T22:41:00.000-07:00

1. Drink More Water - The best place to start with moisturizing your skin is from the inside. Drinking at least 8 glass of pure water every day is essential to keep your skin supply and to help take skin dulling toxins out of your system.
2. Eat your EFA’s - EFA’s? Yeah, funny word, but oh so important! EFA’s or essential fatty acids are important for skin health because they give your body the fats that keep your skin supple and healthy. Eat vegetables, flax seed oil, salmon, walnuts and eggs a few times a week to get all the EFA’s your body needs.
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Summer Hair: How to Get Great Looks

2010-04-15T23:16:00.000-07:00

"Summer is a time when heat and humidity can really take a toll on your style. Regardless of how you choose to style your hair, whether it’s curly or straight, it’s important to use the right products to keep your hair sleek and healthy," says Harry Josh, creative consultant for the John Frieda Collection. "Follow my tips below and you'll be able to get the same salon results at home this summer."
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How To Make Every Day a Good Hair Day

2010-04-15T23:08:00.000-07:00

When it comes to styling products, less is definitely better. "Most people use way too much gel or mousse," says Rocky Lyons, owner of Lyons Salon in Miami, Florida. "That's why their hair doesn't work." You'll have to experiment to find the right amount, he says, but a good starting point, for medium-thick, shoulder-length hair is to use 3/4 teaspoon of gel or a golf- ball-sized dollop of mousse. Adjust the amount if your hair is shorter or longer.

Stop Your Face From Shining!

2010-04-15T22:49:00.000-07:00

I have a problem: My face won’t stop shining. Please help me find v cure

Cathy, Madison, WI

Welcome to the oily skin club. That shine comes from excessive oil secretions, which are usually caused by hormones and genes (thank your mom and dad). And be prepared: It’ll get worse during the summer. Fortunately for those of us with oily skin, there are some quick fixes that make a shine-free existence possible. Wash your skin with a gentle, oil-free soap or cleanser. We swear by Johnson & Johnson’s Purpose soap (in the blue box) available at most supermarkets and drugstores. Go for an oil-free toner like Almay’s Sensitive Care Toner, which will smooth out and tighten up your pores. A great, brand-new moisturizer is Lancôme’s HydraContrôle, which we think they made specifically for oily girls like us. HydraContrôle absorbs oil all day long, provides just the right amount of moisture and gives your skin a perfect matte finish. Obviously, you should be choosing oil-free makeup to cut down on the amount of oil on your skin. We love Cover Girl’s Balanced Complexion Liquid Makeup, which like Lancôme’s HydraContrôle, contains oil absorbers and gives great coverage. Beware: Your inclination to dry out your skin to compensate for your oil problem is oh-so-wrong. You’re actually stimulating your glands, which then protest by producing more oil!

Cure Bad Breath!

2010-04-15T22:35:00.000-07:00

My breath could knock a buzzard off a manure wagon. Even my phone stinks. Please help!

Tracy, Portland, Oregon

Your mouth is a breeding ground for over 200 different types of bacteria. So when you’re lazy about oral hygiene, the bacteria explode and you get death breath. The cure? Floss, brush and rinse with mouthwash at least twice a day. Don’t forget to brush your tongue, gums and the roof of your mouth, where bacteria hide.

How To Tweeze Your Brows

2010-04-15T21:42:00.000-07:00

I can never figure out how to tweeze my eyebrows. What’s the correct way?

Julia D. Kalamazoo, MI

Conservatively! Tweezing is an art in itself, and many of us have gotten overly artistic and made our brows ghastly, ghostly or gone. The best, always-fashionable look is a natural shape — one that follows the natural curve of your eye and your lid. The length and arch of the "perfect" brow is different for everyone, but it should follow along your browbone, which you can feel if you run your finger along your eyebrow.

15 Tips to Help You Feel Pretty!

2010-04-15T21:25:00.000-07:00

Beat the winter Blahs with these easy ideas....

Q: Why, on some days, do I wake up feeling like I look like the Bride of Frankenstein?

A. We 've all been there. Some days we wake up wanting to hide our heads in a bag even though we know our looks haven't drastically changed overnight. These type of scenarios make it clear that feeling pretty is a state of mind, not a state of face. These 15 tips will help you cop a whole new beauty 'tude!

1. Remember that your outer beauty is a reflection of your inner beauty, so start feeling prettier by making an effort to like your looks. When you start caring about your appearance, you begin to take care of your whole being.

2. Instead of focusing on your flaws, get stoked about your plus points. Whatever your good features are (and everyone has them!)--your big brown eyes, your cute nose or your full lips--take time to appreciate them. It'll go a long way toward bolstering your beauty confidence.

3. Find your fave photo. Get out your scrapbook and search for that picture that shows you at your best. Take a good look...you'll wonder why you were so down on yourself in the first place.

4. Even though it's winter, soak up some rays. Sunshine's known to be a major mood-booster. In fact, in some Northern European countries where the sun rarely shines during winter, people go for light therapy to fight depression. (But sun damage is even more depressing than sun deprivation--be sure to wear sunscreen.)

5. Give your skin some extra special care. When you pamper yourself, it shows. So commit to better daily skincare and give yourself at-home facial for skin-smoothing results.

6. Treat yourself to the latest beauty products. Trying something new can help you put a stop to your beauty-bashing. Check out all the new goodies that can play up your looks and let 'em go to work for you.

7. Color your mood happy. When you're feeling down about what you see in the mirror, don't grab for that gray coat that seems to match your mood perfectly. Put on a bright color to kick you back into gear. For example, try red, the most energetic color in the spectrum.

8. If it's a bad hair day that's causing you grief, hide your hair scare under a hat and get involved in an energetic activity--anything--that'll get your mind off trashing your tresses.

9. Go for a free makeover. Make your way to the makeup counter of your local department store and ask for some assistance trying new colors. If you always wear shades of plum, tell the sales associate to break out the peach tones for a completely new look. You'll go home with a fab new take on your face.

10. Feel pretty all the way down to your feet with an at-home pedicure. Go as wild as you want! Wear a toe ring or two. Paint each nail a different color, use glitter or sample a shade that you're not quite ready to wear on your hands.

8. If it's a bad hair day that's causing you grief, hide your hair scare under a hat and get involved in an energetic activity--anything--that'll get your mind off trashing your tresses.

11. Grab a girlfriend and have a glamorfest. You'll be sure to perk up once you see how gorgeous you can really be. Have fun getting dressed (and pull out all the stops with false eyelashes, screen star 'dos and glitzy duds!), then go out somewhere to flaunt your finery. 12. Grab a few winks. There's nothing that puts your looks into a slump like losing out on your zzzzzzs. What's more, sleep deprivation does a number on your entire outlook. Wake up your perky personality--and give yourself a beauty treat--by catching up on some needed sack time. If you can't get in eight to nine hours a night, try fitting in a short nap.

13. Laugh. You really can't help but feel a lift after a good laugh, and a smile is one of your best beauty accessories. Find your funniest friend or rent a comedy video and watch your spirits rise.

14. Get outta your hairstyle rut. Sometimes you feel less than your best simply because you've stuck with one style way too long. Try a change of part, or if y ou've always wanted to see how you would look with highlights, now's the time to go for it.

15. Get toned. You're sure to like your looks better when you feel fit and your muscles are defined. So find a fitness regimen that suits your level and get moving!

Skin Care Tips for a Healthy Look

2009-12-30T15:49:00.000-08:00

Mineral face powder. (Courtesy of Terra Firma Cosmetics)
It is the desire of every woman to have beautiful and flawless skin. Often we turn straight to makeup for that quick fix but neglect the fundamentals of holistic skin care. Get beautiful from the inside out by following these simple steps.

Eating Right
Healthy skin will always result in a better makeup application. Maintain a well-balanced diet with regular intake of vegetables, fresh fruits, grains, fish, and foods that are rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, B, C, and E.

An abundant supply of these nutrients helps the skin rejuvenate, repair itself, produce collagen, moisturize, and stay healthy. Select food as natural as possible and avoid those that are processed.
Basic Skin Care