Even though real beauty is what is inside, there is nothing wrong with wanting to improve your outward appearance, too. Many people want to enhance what they already have naturally. You can find ways to bring out the best in your appearance!
On a weekly basis, apply Vaseline to the cuticles of your nails. This stimulates the nail bed and adds moisture, which keeps your nails splitting or peeling. In addition, your cuticles and nails will look much healthier. Because it works almost immediately, your nails will probably look better after the first application.
New products called mattifying lotions are perfect for any makeup kit because they can be applied anywhere on the face that appears slick from excessive oils. These lotions often have a creamy or heavy gel consistency and can be applied without a mirror; it also provides a smooth foundation upon which your makeup can be applied.
Look for a concealer palette that comes with two different shades of concealer. This allows you to blend a perfectly customized shade that will melt flawlessly into your skin. Use small dabbing and patting motions to apply the concealer over red areas, broken capillaries, and any other marks or discolored areas.
If you have striking brown eyes, you can play them up by adding eyeshadow, liner, and mascara in colors that are especially flattering for your eye color. Look for rich, matte shadows in shades of green, copper, and blue. These colors add depth and intensity to your eye color, especially when topped with a few coats of navy mascara.
The value of brushing your hair frequently cannot be underestimated. By brushing it frequently you help distribute the oils in your scalp, just as when you brush a dogs fur, it distributes their oils. So, by brushing frequently you help evenly distribute the oils, vitamins, and minerals throughout your hair, helping it stay healthy as a whole.
Emphasize the sharpness of your cheekbones by applying a shade of powder blush that is one shade deeper than your normal cheek color product. Using a blush brush, dab on a spot of the powder in the hollows of your cheeks just under the cheekbones. Remove excess powder, then blend in a circular motion.
The beauty products you own will last longer if kept refrigerated. By placing them in the refrigerator, you will lengthen their shelf life. Keeping toners, lotions and oils refrigerated can allow you to use them even in a heatwave. You will be happy, and your skin will be happy because you have cooled it off.
If you are able to afford it, try buying two of all beauty products, no matter if it is lipstick, hand cream, or foundation. You should keep these in an accessible place, like on your bathroom counter. This is a way to stay prepared so you will not neglect to put on your makeup.
Avoid commercial “body butters” that contain chemicals, dyes and additives. All natural walnut oil or peanut oil make wonderful all-over body moisturizers. They are very inexpensive and are scent free. If you want scent, you can add the essential oil of your choice. After your bath, slather walnut or peanut oil on lavishly. Wrap up in an old terry-cloth robe and curl up with a good book or a movie while your moisture treatment soaks in.
Use a nourishing eye cream to prevent dry skin near your eyes. Keeping the area moist will lessen the effects of aging and prevent dark circle from forming under the eyes.
If you have an overly pale appearance this can be due to iron deficiency. Take a daily iron supplement or eat a spoonful of iron-rich manuka honey. This will help you look healthier and give your skin a natural glow.
For those days when you have skimped on sleep the previous night and it shows in your eyes, skip lining or applying mascara to your lower lash line. Put the focus on your lids and upper lashes, and you are less likely to accentuate dark circles, making you look even more tired.
If you’re in between hair dresser appointments, and need to hide some roots, use dark mascara on black or brunette hair and gold eye shadow on blond hair! Nobody is perfect and if you’ve scheduled your hair salon appointment too far in advance to save your roots from showing, brush them lightly with appropriately colored mascara or combine hair spray and blond shades of powder to conceal those roots until you can see your stylist!
If you are a woman who is trying to improve your appearance you will want to think about the makeup you use. Remember that like most things, less is actually more. You don’t want to use extreme colors. The idea of makeup is for people to believe that you aren’t even using any.
Many people would like to improve their outward appearance. Concentrate on playing up your assets rather than hiding your flaws. These tips have shown you how to do this. Use this advice and you can highlight your natural beauty.