Make-Up, Skincare, Hair Care

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Because cleanliness truly is next to gorgeousness, we dish the dirt, so to speak, on three of the most common cleansing boo-boos, and what to do instead:

1. Don’t rely on cleansing wipes alone. These seemingly perfect little pads may seem like a windfall for lazy ladies when it comes to late-night makeup removal. After all, what could be easier than fishing one out from a resealable package, sweeping it over your skin and calling it a night?

The ugly truth, unfortunately, isn’t all that rosy. While their dirt-dissolving surfactants are much the same as those in wash-off cleansers, celebrity makeup artist Larry Yeo cautions against depending upon wipes for all your cleansing needs: “Without a good rinse with water, wipes will inevitably leave behind a layer of grime, and cannot be counted upon as perfect substitutes for proper cleansing.”

Bummer. What recourse, then, do we wipe worshippers have? If you must use a wipe, avoid unnecessary tugging around the delicate orbital and lip area, and always follow up with a quick splash of lukewarm water.

2. Don’t apply cleanser on damp skin. Any beauty junkie worth her bath salt will be aware that you ought to use cleansing oils on dry skin– but did you know that cream formulas should go on dry as well? The rationale: This allows the oils in the lather to emulsify and “cling” onto dirt and debris before being swept off in the shower.

3. Don’t rub your face with a wet cloth. Harsh handling of post-shower skin is a surefire way of promoting premature ageing.Sure, the succour of a steaming warm washcloth is not without its merits – the fuzzy fibres are superb for sloughing dead skin – but the friction created by those very same fibres can result in “expression” lines; sort of like the “sleep lines” running down the side of your nose when your cheeks smoosh up against your pillow.

Oh, and repeated use of the same wet washcloth – an incubator for bacteria and other baddies – is akin to rubbing a whole new suite of gross germs right back into your cleansed skin, too. The solution? Splash off with fingers, then grab a (clean!) dry towel and pat gently to wick water off your damp skin.

Bottomline: At the end of the day, you do need a little water and elbow grease to take it all off – a small price to pay, really, for beautiful skin begins and ends with a perfectly clean canvas. Cheers to good complexion!

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I shop for my skincare products from Qoo10 and carousell (cheaper than buying from retail store). Recently started using this korean brand Cosrx and their products are really good and doesnt irritate my skin. I have a lot of acne problems.

Started using cosrx pimple master patch and it help to calm down my pimples really fast and the patch is transparent where I can put on my face and go out without anyone noticing that I am actually wearing the patch.

The cosrx one step pimple clear pads is good too, clears out my pimples and my skin feels really hydrated after using it.

I will be trying Cosrx other products soon (the centella blemish cream and blackhead liquid).

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WHY THE CUSHION?

A cushion foundation gives your skin a dewy veil, making it look fresh and supple.

The foundation, which is soaked into a sponge, is more lightweight and watery than a liquid foundation. It comes in a compact case with a puff sponge applicator, making it more convenient to take along in your handbag.

APPLY TO PERFECTION

Makeup artist Larry Yeo says: “A cushion foundation gives you more control during application.” However, it can be tricky to use as there’s a tendency to pick up too much product with the applicator. Here’s how to apply it perfectly:

Gently soak the applicator

“Insert your index, middle and ring fingers under the ribbon of the puff applicator. Gently soak the middle part of the puff to pick up foundation,” says Chaven Lee, field trainer of Korean cosmetic brand, Sulwhasoo. Don’t press too hard into the foundation-soaked cushion – it’ll cause an overload and spillage.

Swipe over skin, then dab

“To apply, first swipe the puff across the skin to spread the product, then gently dab your face to blend,” says Larry.

Reach corners

For hard-to-reach areas like under the eyes or around the nose, fold the puff in half and dab foundation on gently, says Laneige trainer Tina Oh.

POWDER IF YOU WISH

If you’d like a more matte finish, lightly dust on loose powder after. You can also brush loose powder along the hairline and at the sides of the nose to absorb excess sebum, says Chaven.

CONCEAL AFTER

“When using moist bases like liquid, cream or cushion foundations, apply concealer after foundation,” says makeup artist Clarence Lee. Applying concealer before cushion foundation can make your skin appear uneven and patchy.

MAXIMISE IT

If you find that you get through a cushion foundation really quickly, you are not alone. Here’s how you can extend its lifespan.

Use your fingers

Instead of picking up foundation with the puff applicator, pat your fingers against the cushion, and dab and spread it over your skin, recommends Clarence. He adds that you can use the puff applicator for blending and a foundation brush to get to hard-to-reach areas.

Touch up with the puff

“Use an angled kabuki brush to apply cushion foundation at home – it picks up less product. Use the puff for touch-ups on the go,” says Larry.

Flip it over

Foundation gets pushed to the bottom of the cushion as you press on it every day. When you find foundation running low, use a clean pair of tweezers to flip the cushion over so you can continue using it to the last drop, says Chaven.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Here’s how a cushion foundation stacks up against other makeup bases.

Compact foundation

Offers a semi-matte to matte finish, which may emphasise wrinkles and dehydration lines. What’s more, under flash photography, your compact foundation can make your skin look less natural or dusty with a whitish cast, says Larry. A cushion foundation makes your skin look more dewy and supple.

Cream foundation

A cream formula conceals imperfections but can make you look like you have too much foundation on. A cushion foundation, on the other hand, is lighter and gives you a more natural-looking finish, says Clarence.

Liquid foundation

A liquid foundation formulated to give you a dewy finish and a cushion foundation will give you the same results. But a liquid foundation wins hand-down for hygiene. Clarence says: “Liquid foundation is usually poured or pumped out, and there is minimal contact with the contents.” With a cushion foundation, you’d need to regularly handle the product – either with your fingers, brush or sponge, which maximises the transfer of sebum, dirt and bacteria to the foundation.

This article was originally published in Simply Her January 2015.

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Discovering a shampoo that leaves your locks looking like the Duchess of Cambridge’s is the ultimate beauty mini fist pump. But gradually, as you use it more the magical effects of said shampoo seem to wear off. “It’s just your hair getting used to it,” your mum/stylist/hair guru you follow on Instagram said. And so you sigh, stick the shampoo back under the sink and head off in search of your next wonder product.

It sort of makes sense - why else would something that left you looking salon-fresh at first suddenly start looking more hair-meh ten washes in? But are there some other factors at play? Can your hair really get used to a certain shampoo?

Marie Claire spoke to the hair bods in the know and it turns out that nope, it’s not true. Your hair cannot get so used to a product that it just stops working.

So what’s the deal? Celebrity hair stylist for Dove, Cynthia Alvarez, explained that there are a number of contributing factors to your hair riddle, but basically, it’s not the shampoo:

“A shampoo does not stop working because your hair gets used to it,” she said. “If your shampoo stops giving you the results you want, the condition and needs of your hair have most likely changed, or the season may have changed - it’s more humid, the sun is stronger, or the air is dryer. Your state of health or hormone levels may also be different from a recent illness or your monthly cycle.”

In other words you need to quit shaming the shampoo. So what can you do to try and hang onto Duchess-esque locks for a little longer? Alvarez recommends switching up your haircare regime when factors, such as the weather, change. When its cold, try moisture-rich formulas and when its humid a product that tackles frizz.

Experts also recommend keeping an eye on the amount of shampoo and conditioner you’re using because over conditioning can clog up pores on the scalp, leading to greasy hair.

So there you have it, hair shampoo mystery solved. Next up on the beauty conundrum list do over-plucked eyebrows ever really grow back?

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Was in distress , sickening hairstylist cut my hair look like octopus . . . . . . Keep looking into mirror still cannot convince myself I can bear with the ugly hair cut. Went another salon cut ........ now real short . . . . I want back my long hair ..... sob sob . . . . . .

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#1 FIGURING OUT YOUR SHADE

First things first, you’ve got to figure out your skin’s undertone. There are various foundation ranges out there that only come in three or four shades, making it near impossible to find your perfect match. But if they have a light enough coverage or adjust to your skin tone, they can still work.

There are three types of undertones, and an easy way to tell yours is by looking at the veins on the inside of your wrist. It’s also important to take a good look at your bare face and neck in natural sunlight.

Warm undertones have generally green looking veins, and you’ll also find gold jewellery more flattering on your skin than silver.

Cool undertones mean your veins appear more bluish through your skin, and you can pull off silver jewellery and cool-toned makeup like greys and blues well.

Neutral undertones are harder to figure out, but generally mean you’ve got veins that look both green and blue.

Once you’ve discovered your undertone, it’s about finding a shade with the right undertone that’s closest to your skin. Brands like Urban Decay, Make Up For Ever, Too Faced, and Mac have foundation ranges that cater to all three undertones.

If your face and neck are about the same shade, you should test the foundation on the side of your jaw below your cheek. I find it best to stripe three of the closest shades side by side, and see which one suits me best. Don’t be afraid to walk around the store or even outside to find some better lighting if you need to.

I like matching my face to my chest, so sometimes i’ll swatch the foundation below my collarbones. It’s difficult to find an affordable foundation line with a wide shade range, so if you aren’t willing to splurge, you might have to get two shades and custom blend it yourself when doing your makeup. I find this method works well for me because I go through periods of time where I’m more tan or fairer and my foundations stop being the right shade.

If in doubt, world famous makeup artist Lisa Eldridge has anincredibly extensive tutorial on how to figure out your shade and undertone.

How to find the perfect foundation for your skin type 2

#2 KNOWING YOUR SKIN TYPE

Whether you have dry, normal, oily or combination skin will play a huge role in determining the best type of foundation for your skin.

If you have dry skin, you’re going to prefer liquid, cream, stick, or hydrating powder foundations.

If you have oily skin, you can still work with liquid foundations but sticking with oil-free formulas is highly recommended. Powders work well, but something that has oil control or mattifying properties will be your best bet.

Combination skin is where it gets a bit more tricky, but I find that using more intensive moisturisers where my skin is dry and an oil control serum on my T-zone as well as a mattifying primer means I can still wear most liquid foundations without mattifying my whole face.

How to find the perfect foundation for your skin type 1

#3 CHOOSING YOUR FINISH

Dewy, matte, satin, and semi-matte, are all common foundation finishes. Of course, the finish you choose is often the one that best suits the look you want, but you also have to take your skin type into consideration.

Avoid dewy foundations if you have oily skin, as they will make you look overly greasy. It’s fine to go for a satin, natural or semi-matte finish when you’re oily, as long as you set the necessary areas of your face with powder.

Full matte is a popular option when you have oily skin, but some people might find it too flat looking. If you’ve got both a dewy and semi-matte foundation on hand, you can always mix them for an in-between finish. I also like applying my matte foundations with a damp sponge so they don’t look too matte or heavy on my skin.

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This one’s especially handy if you aren’t a morning person and need a little jolt to feel more awake. Cooling your moisturiser and eye creams in the fridge is great for dealing with a puffy face in the mornings, and give you a temporary tightening effect. With our hot weather, it might be worthwhile investing in a mini refrigerator to keep your lotions and creams in so you don’t have to worry about food interfering with the integrity of your creams.

If falsies and mascara aren’t your thing but you still want to make your eyelashes look fuller, filling in the spaces right between the roots of your lashes (not above the lashes) with an eyeliner will make them look thicker and fuller. You should pick a shade as close to your lashes as possible, so avoid the blackest of black eyeliner and opt for a more natural brown black instead.

You’ve probably heard of the credit card trick for drawing eyeliner, but that still leaves room for error if the card isn’t the exact same angle on both sides. Use some sticky tape to make the job easier. The most popular tape for the job is the slightly “cloudy” sort of tape that holds up more firmly, instead of the clear scotch tape that tends to fold or bend. Stick it to the back of your hand a couple of times first to tamp down its adhesive strength (for the sake of the delicate skin around your eyes).

The most tedious part of this is simply getting the tape on both sides of your eyes to be symmetrically angled. You can follow the natural angle of your lower lash line and place the tape from the outer corner of your eyes angled towards your eyebrows. From there, you can fill in the eyeliner and only have to worry about getting the top line straight, which is much easier to do.

We’ve all been told that liquid should never be applied over powder, which has always meant applying powder at the very end of your makeup routine. But after discovering this beauty tip in a video by UK makeup artist Wayne Goss, my worldview has shifted. He says that setting your moisturiser and primer with a translucent powder before you apply your foundation can seriously prolong your makeup, without making your face look cakey. The moisturiser and the primer absorb the powdery finish of the translucent powder, giving you the perfect canvas and making your foundation go a long way so you use less product to get the same flawless look. This might even make it easier for us girls with combination or oily skin to get away with more dewy and water-based foundations.

An oldie but a goodie, I learned this trick many years ago and it has served me well. For anyone not wearing a waterproof liquid lipstickwho wants their lipstick to lastlonger and keep from bleeding or feathering at the edges, a dusting of setting powder is all you need. Instead of applying it directly which will just sit on your lips in patches and look unsightly, you should take a single ply of tissue paper (separate any two or three-ply sheets), hold it over your lips, and go over it with a large powder brush and setting powder. The tissue helps filter out excess powder so your lips only get a fine coat of powder, and the result is your lipstick being that much more secure.

If your hair is looking a little sparse around the roots, especially where your hair parts, this quick trick is all you need to get by. You can use eyeshadow or brow powder, though I prefer brow powder as it tends to stay longer and matches my hair better. Using an eyeshadow brush, pick up some brow powder in a similar colour to your roots and fill in any areas you want to look fuller, just like you would with your brows. Go in with a light hand and be sure to tap any excess powder off the brush before you start. You don’t want lots of powder falling on your face or to overdo it with the filling in. It’s safer to start slow and build up than to go in strong and have to clean up the excess.

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Buying knockoffs of name brands can get you in a lot of legal trouble, and even land you in prison. In the makeup world, women have the choice of many imitations for expensive makeup brands at a much more affordable price – and it’s all legal.

The average woman will spend $15,000 on makeup in her lifetime. Imagine if you could put $10,000 of that money into a high-interest bearing account for 30 years. Brand name knock-offs allow you to cut one-third of your makeup budget. You could go on a spa vacation every year with the savings.

We have consulted the expert beauty bloggers for the best makeup swaps for high-end brands. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that you do not have to compromise. There are many high quality, affordable alternatives to expensive name brands.

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TotalBeauty.com has replaced Giorgio Armani’s $59 Luminous Silk Foundation with NatureLuxe’s Silk Foundation for $10. The beauty site says the CoverGirl brand has the same look and flawless finish but with added features. They include sun protection and are oil free and paraben free.

Over at GetTheGloss, L’Oreal Paris is a reasonably priced alternative to several more expensive brands. Consider swapping out Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette with L’Oreal Paris Color Riche La Palette Nude. L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes So Couture Mascara provides small bristles and a rigid wand to compete with Lancome Hypnose Mascara, long a favourite for avoiding clumping. Savings $15 – $25.

Replacing NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo at $42 with ELF Studio Contouring & Bronzing Powder at $3 could pay for your monthly yoga membership.

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Replacing NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo at $42 with ELF Studio Contouring & Bronzing Powder at $3 could pay for your monthly yoga membership.

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If you are seeking sun protection, Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation SPF 15 provides the same protection as Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup SPF 15, according to Paula’s Choice Skincare. If you missed your yoga class and needed some glow in a bottle, luminosity can be achieved with Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer for much cheaper than the $40 Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch.

For when you need to take all of the makeup off, Paula recommends Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser over Mercier’s more expensive Flawless Skin Foaming One-Step Cleanser, which costs five times more.

You can even develop your own professional makeup studio. All of our bloggers have found substitutes for the makeup artist’s favourite brand, MAC. Here’s how to look like runway models and actors for a bargain price.

ELF Single Eyeshadow at less than five bucks can replace MAC Power Eyeshadow. Paula recommends the NYX Eyeshadow line for the same “velvety smooth texture, rich pigmentation, and vivid colors.” A wide colour assortment is also offered.

MAC lipsticks can be replaced by Revlon Lipstick, whether you are after bold orange or neutral nude lips. For luscious red lips, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss appears to have more lustre than MAC Russian Red Lipstick.

Ben Nye Translucent Powder can smooth out skin tones with the same finesse as MAC Set Powder.

Follow our links and you will find dozens of other affordable alternatives to high-end makeup brands. These beauty bloggers attest to the quality of the cheaper equivalents. The next time you are headed for the department store, consider stopping off at the drugstore instead. You may find all your makeup needs at a fraction of the price.

Affordable Alternatives For High-End Brands

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