Father's Day is this Sunday and I'm freaking out... today is shopping day! I need to buy gifts for my Dad, Stepdad, Father-in-law as well as my baby Daddy :s! Here are a few ideas for some simple, yet hopefully useful gifts, all under $100.
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Friday, 15 June 2012
Dad's Day '12
Father's Day is this Sunday and I'm freaking out... today is shopping day! I need to buy gifts for my Dad, Stepdad, Father-in-law as well as my baby Daddy :s! Here are a few ideas for some simple, yet hopefully useful gifts, all under $100.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
oh zit!
Recently I've suffered a minor breakout attack on my chin. It was that "time" of the month, I ate a bunch of crap on the weekend and voila... zit central. I will say that I don't usually get many breakouts, but the odd one does pop up. I usually cause a scar because I just can't leave it alone!
This time I haven't squeezed, but instead effectively treated them. I had about 3 zits in one spot on my chin, which was rather annoying. First I cleansed and very gently exfoliated the area with a washcloth. I've alternated between Origins Checks and Balances cleanser and my good old Aveeno Face bar. Next I dab a little bit of Tea Tree Oil directly on the spot.
If I need to cover it, I've been using my Clinique Redness Solutions Mineral Powder, followed by the tiniest amount of MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer, with more of the powder on top. I think that putting a creamy concealer directly on the spots could clog the pore further, so I prefer a mineral powder directly on top of the problem. If I am not going out anywhere major and just need fair coverage, I will avoid concealer and just use a small brush to tap mineral foundation such as MAC Mineralize (or this Bare Escentuals set seems cool) on the spots. Mineral powder is natural so I would see being gentler on the breakout and it seems to help dry the spot.
I think that the most common problem I see out there is people using harsh products on their entire face when they only have small amounts of breakouts in certain areas. Sometimes they dry and irritate their entire face. I would prefer to be gentle on the skin, and spot treat with active ingredients (such as salicylic acid and/or tea tree oil) on pimples. I would use a gel like this one from Murad, or any other trusted acne line. Please avoid any roller-balls or applicators that have a wand you re-use and this is what we makeup artists call cross-contamination (meaning the bacteria can get inside the product and grow, gross!). Use a q-tip to apply directly to pimple and discard.
Also, when covering acne with makeup, cover the spots more carefully, but leave the good skin alone. I've seen some wear a thick mask of foundation on their entire face, when really they just need to conceal spot-by-spot. If mineral powder isn't enough for you, go for a concealer (like this one from Clinique) made specifically for covering pimples. If you still want to wear your usual foundation, I might try a special primer, such as Cover FX Clearprep Face Primer on areas of breakouts. This has active ingredients to treat the problem areas, plus it creates a thin layer of protection between your skin and the foundation.
I hope this helps! Feel free to comment below on any other products you have found helpful to zap zits.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
smokey-glow
I've been in the mood for a worn-in, glowing, smokey eye look these days. I just bought the Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes liner in Matte black (which one of my students Shirley highly recommended) and wow... am I ever impressed. It's so intense with a really nice matte finish that blends effortlessly!
Here is a quick way to try this look:
1. Apply foundation like one of my all-time faves, MAC Face & Body. Rub into hands and pat on your face. Apply a touch over your lips as well to tone the natural colour down.
2. Apply the MUFE, or any black eyeliner around your eyes. Smudge with a brush. Then wrap any shimmer shadow around the edges, such as a black-gold, bronze, olive, eggplant or burgundy.
3. Clean up any fall-out under your eyes, and apply a concealer. I've been using Clinique Airbrush concealer for this look, since the little brush makes application precise and easy.
4. Apply bronzer, like my fave Mark Pro-Bronze along cheekbones, forehead, nose and chin.
5. Dip your finger in a little Korres Lip butter, pat over foundation on your lips. You can also tap on the higher parts of your cheeks for a bit of natural colour and glow.
Saturday, 25 February 2012
orange-lipped
I love when a bold lip colour can be the focus of a fresh make up look. Here is an idea on how to wear orange lips:
1. Start with good skincare and a touch of coverage from something like the new Clinique BB Cream. BB (Beauty Balm) creams have been huge in Asia and are finally making their way over here. They are much like tinted moisturizers.
2. Apply a creamy shimmer product, like this one from Urban Decay or MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl or Shell. Apply all over eye lids and tops of cheekbones.
3. Apply a cream blush, like Maybelline Dream Bouncy or Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge.
4. Curl lashes, for extra drama place a few individual lashes on and apply a dark brown mascara.
5. Last, apply an lipstick such as MAC Neon Orange or Morange, or Make Up Forever Rouge Intense #40.
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