Women around the world have their own little secrets to their beauty. Women’s Health Magazine traveled the globe to celebrate these secrets and pass them along to us!
PASSPORT TO PRETTY:
FRANCE: French women soak their nails in water with lemon juice to get rid of the stain from red nail polish.
SINGAPORE: Women use coconut oil on the ends of their hair before bed to combat frizz.
UNITED KINGDOM: Tap water in London causes hair to dry out so women use dry shampoo as often as they can.
SWEDEN: Most Swedes have dry saunas in their homes to keep them warm and speed up their circulation which is great for the skin.
PHILIPPINES: Women here use aloe to keep their hair glossy.
Continue for more beauty tips from across the globe.
Don’t leave your costume to the last minute this year! Here are some great ideas from WatchMojo.com
One of the most popular Halloween costumes of all time is the vampire. And even Hollywood is getting on board with the trend. Thanks to books and films such as Twilight, there are sure to be tons of vampires out to scare this Halloween. And if you want to stand out at your Halloween party, you definitely need the right makeup. In this video, makeup artist Mindy Shear shows WatchMojo.com a step-by-step process to perfect the sexy vampire look, which includes full-volume hair, smoldering dark eyes, and – of course – deep red lips complete with dripping blood.
The King of Pop has always been a popular choice as a costume for Halloween. Now that he is no longer with us, there are sure to be countless Michael Jacksons dancing around this October. But you want to be the best. Micheal Jackson had a distinctive look, and you can perfect that look with the right makeup and techniques. Then all you need to do is master his moves. In this video, makeup artist Mindy Shear shows WatchMojo.com a step-by-step guide on how to perfect Michael Jackson’s unique look for your next Halloween party.
You’re suppose to act your age, but you don’t have to look your age!
Here are some tricks to looking younger than you actually are- giving you an excuse to acting immature.
1- File nails the right way
To keep age-weakened nails from breaking, file them in one direction using a soft emery board. Sawing back and forth weakens nails and causes them to split.
2- Avoid polish with preservatives
Use a polish base that’s labeled formaldehyde free; the preservative can dehydrate and weaken nails that have thinned with age.
3- Draw the line
To diminish the appearance of droopy lids, add definition with eyeliner. For slick-free application with staying power, use powder and a flat, angled brush rather than a pencil. For a natural look, draw a series of three dots on the outer, center, and inner areas of your upper lids as close to your lash line as possible. Then connect them.
4- Cover under-eye circles correctly
To look fresh and well-rested, you have to counteract the shadows cast by your eyes. So instead of just dabbing concealer on dark circles, pat on a yellow-based cover-up one shade lighter than your foundation as close to the lash line as possible. Blend right up to the eye socket and on the sides of your nose. –Bobbi Brown
5- Preserve moisture
Apply moisturizer before your base to keep foundation from looking cakey on age-dried skin. Avoid oil-free makeup with matte finishes.
6- Create fuller cheeks
Because of gradual collagen loss, women’s cheeks become more concave with age. To create the illusion of fullness, sweep blush on the apple of your cheek rather than contouring your cheeks, and don’t apply dark blush in cheek hollows. –Bobbi Brown
7- Erase veins
Get rid of spider veins with a simple “lunchtime” dermatologic procedure called sclerotherapy, during which a solution that causes the vein to collapse is injected via a very fine needle. After several monthly treatments, about 80% of vessels can be cleared.
Continue for more tips to getting that youthful look once again.
Early morning classes and late nights require a makeup routine that is quick and easy, but will have you looking awake and fresh. In this video makeup artist Mindy Shear shows WatchMojo.com a step by step process to create the perfect look for mornings and a few tips to choosing the makeup that’s right for you. For more information click Here
Pat McGrath created brow-less beauties for the Fall ’09 Balenciaga and Prada runways. Soon afterwards, Givenchy, Longchamp and Valentino followed suit.
This new beauty movement is really raising eyebrows…or getting rid of them.
With so many beauty products to choose from, shopping for makeup it can be a bit confusing. So in this video WatchMojo.com comes up with a list of makeup bag essentials. Our make up expert, Adi Lando from Sephora, shows us some must haves items that will hold up to the summer heat and keep you looking great and fresh.
We want you to look your best this summer so the experts at Sephora shares their makeup advice. In this video learn everything about makeup brushes to a makeup routine that only takes 5 minutes
Fake phone numbers, fake hair color, faking it in bed…although we hate to admit it ladies, we fake a lot of things! Why stop when it comes to your health? The only healthy tan is that from a bottle so go on and get that extra bikini confidence from a bottle.
The Victoria Secret models sport the sun kissed look with the help of makeup artist Meredith Baraf and now you can too! Just follow this cocktail for creating the most natural-looking glow.
-Buff Before You Bronze
exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!
-Prime Yourself
Moisturize before applying the lotion
-Tint Your Skin
Apply your chosen tanner in a circular motion to avoid streaks. When using an aerosol, hold the can 2 feet from your body and keep it moving to avoid depositing too much color on one spot.
Here are some top self tanner picks from Fitness.com
Nothing destroys that doe-eyed look like dark circles underneath your eyes. Although these dark circles may make you look tired, lack of sleep is not the only cause!
Here are some ways to ditch those unflattering circles and look awake!
The basic facts
“The skin under your eyes is thin and fairly translucent, which causes the blood vessels in this area to show through and give off a dark, bluish cast. To compound the problem, the fat pads that surround your eyes—and the muscles that hold them in place—sag as you get older, exacerbating the effect.”
Simple solutions from InShape.com
Use an eye cream with vitamin K This minimizes clotting, helping to lighten blood vessels. Try Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue ($100; peterthomasroth.com).
Cover eyes with chilled black tea bags The cool water and caffeine combo constricts vessels and lessens blue tones.
Camouflage shadows Try using a sheer concealing cream that has yellow tones to mask dark circles. We like Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener ($32; bobbibrown.com), which comes in four shades to suit everyone.
Sleep with your head slightly elevated You’ll prevent fluid from collecting under your eyes, which creates shadows.
Drink enough water Staying hydrated will plump the under-eye skin and help obscure blueness
The sweat, the grunts and the calluses are anything but sexy. Working out is great for your health, but not always great for your looks.
Fortunately, InShape.com has pro pointers and products that can cure— and help you avoid—these problems so you can be toned and beautiful.
WORKOUT WOES
-Body Breakouts
-Bruised Toenails
-Athlete’s Foot
-Frayed Hair
-An Oily or Dry Scalp
-Calluses
Continue here for treatments and prevention tips.
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