Sunday, May 17, 2009

Concealing Dark Circles

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Below are 3 simple steps to banish dark eye circles with the help of your concealer.

Step 1:
Using your ring finger, gently pat an eye cream with sunscreen (at least SPF 15) around the entire eye area as rubbing can stretch the thin, delicate skin that surrounds the area.

Step 2:
Choose a creamy concealer. This is to reduce the chance of caking. With the help of a concealer brush, apply three dots of colour. The dots should start under the tear duct and end under the iris. Blend the dots in with your ring finger by patting gently.
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Step 3:
Make sure you choose a golden brown shade when adding in your eye colour to counteract blue circles or taupe if your circles are yellow. Since makeup along the lower lashes may smudge or flake, adding to the darkness, apply liner and mascara to top lids and lashes.


Beauty/Skincare products recommendation:

- Stila Perfecting Concealer
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- Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit
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- Maybelline Great Wear Concealer
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- Clinique All About Eyes Concealer
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Food for Healthy, Bright Eyes

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Fish
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The Archives of Ophthalmology states that fish that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of advanced age-related mascular degeneration, the cause of blindness in adults.


Carrots
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Carrots contain beta carotene, which is converted by the body to Vitamin A, an anti-oxidant that resists oxidative stress damage to cells and tissues, including the eye lenses.


Wolfberry
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Wolfberry is commonly used to enhance flavour in Asian soups. There are claims that wolfberry may protect the retina by neutralising free radicals caused by exposure to the sun.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Different Types of Foundation

Qn: There are so many types of foundation out there, I have no idea which one to choose! Is there one that will give me a flawless and matte look?
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Ans: Most compact or two-way foundations will give you a beautiful, powdery, matte finish. If you are looking for one with a slightly fuller coverage which does not weigh on your skin, try mineral makeup. It covers all facial imperfections and sits lightly on your face. However, since they come in loose powder form, you will need a Kabuki brush (rounded brush) to apply the foundation evenly to your face and avoid making a mess when you use it.


Beauty/Skincare products Recommendation:

- Bobbi Brown Oil-Free Even Finish Compact Foundation
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- Clinique City Base Compact Foundation SPF 15
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- Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation
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- Maybelline Pure Mineral Powder Foundation
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