Rabu, 25 Desember 2013

No-No’s Before an Evening Out

To avoid nasty surprises and spoiling your evening, refrain from applying self-tanning cream, trying new makeup or doing your nails at the last minute. Here are a few alternative solutions.

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Tanning – Never apply self-tanning cream the night before or a few hours before going out. As the effect can last from 4 to 6 days, you should always test the product a week in advance to see if it’s the right colour for you. To avoid blunders, don’t use self-tanners, especially if you’re in a rush. Instead try Instant Tan Gel Face & Body Without Self-Tanning by Jean D’Estrées to moisturize your skin while giving it a nice instant tan. Plus, it’s easy to remove with soap and water. Just remember to wash your hands well after using it and to let it dry completely before getting dressed so as to avoid staining your clothes.
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Avoid false starts with false lashes – If you’ve never worn false lashes before, you should try them out a few days ahead of time, to make sure they’re glued on properly and that you don’t lose them during the course of the evening. To ensure you’ve applied them properly and that they’re comfortable, wear them for a full day before. First, you will need to make sure that they’re not too wide for your eye and trim them accordingly. Then apply glue to the base of the eyelash strip and wait a few seconds before positioning it as close as possible to your lash line, starting from the middle and pressing the ends down firmly. Let it dry for a minute before applying mascara and eyeliner.
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Nail no-no – Doing your nails at the last minute is another big no-no. Ideally, you should do them the night before to avoid smudging and give them ample time to dry before your outing. You can however always touch-up your nail contour using a Personnelle brand nail contour crayon to remove smudges.
Don’t overdo it – Though the holidays are a great time to go all out, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t follow certain rules. For example, if you go for a smoky-eye effect, then you should tone down your lips, while a doe-eye effect can be worn with a bold shade of lipstick. Also, restrain your use of glitter. In fact, forget it altogether if you’re wearing anything sequined. Moderation is the word!

The Importance of Deep Moisturizing Your Skin During the Holidays

On top of cold weather, wind and stuffy houses—thicker makeup, lack of sleep and an overabundance of food and drink can also cause dry skin. Here are a few solutions to prevent or alleviate the problem.

Between Christmas and New Year’s, you should drink plenty of water, clean your makeup off well, exfoliate your face, then apply serum, a mask and moisturizing cream (in that order) to prevent tightness and chafing.

STEP-BY-STEP CARE OF FACIAL SKIN

Scrubs – Exfoliating your skin makes it smoother, gets rid of dead cells and helps it to better absorb moisturizers. It is an important step, which you should perform two to three times a week, using non-irritating products like Avène Gentle purifying scrub or Jouviance Purifying Exfoliator.
Serums – This form of ultra-concentrated care will be even more effective if it is applied before a mask as this will allow it to penetrate your skin and moisturize it more deeply. Go for Avène Soothing hydrating serum if you have sensitive skin or Biotherm Blue Therapy if your skin is beginning to show signs of age.
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Masks – Integrate a mask into your beauty routine at least twice a week to give added shine and moisture to your skin. Apply Clarins HydraQuench Anti-Thirst Cream-Mask for 5–10 minutes. Those with intolerant skin can try Jean d’Estrées Soothing mask, which can also double as a night cream.
Creams – Finish off with a moisturizing cream. Those with sensitive skin can try La Roche-Posay Hydreane cream (light or rich formula) or BB cream which provides 12-hour moisturizing protection while unifying and illuminating your complexion. Those with very dry skin who require intensive moisturizing power can turn to Clarins HydraQuench Rich Cream.

AND DON’T FORGET YOUR EYES AND LIPS

To reduce under eye creasing, circles and bags due to fatigue or holiday excess; in the morning and evening, apply a serum or cream and lightly tap your skin with a finger to stimulate blood flow. Jouviance Revitalizing Eye Serum has a tensor and lifting effect, while Clarins Eye Revive Beauty Flash provides a quick lift for tired eyes.
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And for chapped lips, try Jean d’Estrées High nutrition lip care or Nuxe Rêve de Miel lip balm—both with shea butter.

Antistatic tips for the winter months

Is brushing, taking off your hat or getting dressed becoming a hair-raising experience? If so, it’s because static electricity is present! Here are some tips and tricks for preventing static.

During the cold season, hair tends to dry out, fade and break. And as if that weren’t enough, static shows up and adds to the problem, which makes styling your hair almost impossible! Those with fine hair are especially affected by cold-weather static. Here are some ways you can straighten static out this winter:
  • Opt for a natural fibre brush. Plastic styling tools create static in your hair. Try untangling your hair with a boar bristle brush or horn comb.
  • Cut back on brushing and limit hair treatments like colouring, straightening and perms.
  • Use a good quality, hydrating shampoo. Gently massage into hair and rinse off with warm water. For untangling and smoothing your hair, finish off with a hydrating conditioner. For dry, damaged hair, try Vichy’s Nourishing and Reparative Conditioner—it restores shine and softness.    
  • Don’t rub wet hair with a towel. Instead, gently pat it dry or, better yet, let it air-dry naturally. If you absolutely need to use a hairdryer, make sure not to blast your hair with high heat—use your hairdryer’s cool or warm setting instead.
  • Tame those stray strands by smoothing hair with a serum. Apply a dab of PhytoKératine Ultra-Glossing Finishing Serum onto clean, towel-dried hair, or even on dry, styled hair to smooth out static. Don’t leave home without it—the 50 ml bottle fits perfectly in any purse, so you can always be ready to fight static! 
  • Protect your hair against humidity and get rid of static in one fell swoop with a spritz of hairspray. Try L’Oréal’s Elnett Extra Strong Hold Satin Hairspray—it’s strong enough to protect and light enough to disappear at the stroke of a brush.  
  • Finally, don’t forget the age-old trick of tossing a fabric-softener sheet into the dryer and then rubbing it onto your brush or comb—you’ll instantly get rid of hair static! And if the air in your home is too dry, don’t hesitate to buy a humidifier.

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Despite the wind, the snow and the cold, it is possible to make it to the office or an appointment without having your foundation crack and your mascara run. Here are some tips and tricks for keeping your makeup looking impeccable despite drastic weather changes.

During the cold season, skin reddens and dries up as soon as we step foot outside. The first must-have is a good hydrating cream enriched with SPF (yes, even in the winter!). Next, for a smooth complexion, use long-lasting makeup, and to help absorb excess oil, opt for a compact powder. Some top picks include, Lise Watier’s Mineral Compact Powder specially formulated with tourmaline, vitamins A and E and camomile extract for a velvety, natural finish, or Marcelle’s Quad Pressed Powder, perfect for evening out your skin tone and sculpting and defining your features thanks to its four handy shades.         
For eye makeup that doesn’t run or rub off, your best bet is a waterproof crayon and mascara. Some recommended picks include CoverGirl’s Liquiline Blast Eyeliner and LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara for high-volume eyelashes, or L’Oréal’s Voluminous Mascara. In addition to being waterproof, these three products promise a long-lasting finish that won’t wear off.     
Seeing as your lips are your face’s most sensitive feature and considering their intolerance to extreme cold, it is crucial that you keep them hydrated to prevent chapping. Avoid licking them and instead of applying your regular lipstick, opt for a more hydrating lip balm. A few excellent balms that are vegetable oil based include Biotherm’s Lip Butter, a hydrating balm that softens and plumps lips, and Clarins’ Hydraquench Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm made with essential rose wax, a refreshing gel that soothes dry, chapped and damaged lips.