Being beautiful can mean so many different things to so many different people. Regardless of what it means to you, this article has a lot of wonderful tips on how you can be more beautiful and keep yourself looking that way for a long, long time.
Steam your face. You can do this by placing your face over a hot bowl of water with a towel over your head. This will open up your pores and draw out impurities and bacteria. You should clean your face, then rinse it with cold water so you close your pores back up.
If your lips begin to appear thinner with age, you can use this makeup trick to make them appear fuller and more plump: opt for a lighter, creamy lipstick in a neutral shade. The color should be formulated with a small amount of subtle shimmer and a lightweight consistency that will fill in lines.
If you already have skin problems, you need to be especially careful when selecting make up to not worsen the situation. Avoid makeup with any oil in them, and sparingly use moisturizers, foundations, eye makeup, and blushes labeled oil free. Also look for non-comedogenic products, which do not encourage the closure of pores.
You should always exfoliate thoroughly before using a “fake” tan. There are plenty of benefits to using a synthetic, “tan in a bottle” product. You can maximize these benefits and make the treatment last longer by exfoliating first. This gives the fake tan the ideal surface to latch onto and avoids wasting the product on dead skin you will soon slough off.
Never ever go to bed with your makeup still on your face. This causes more damage than just ruining a good pillow case. Your pores will get extremely clogged, and you will suffer many blemishes. It is possible that your mascara will pull out your eyelashes while you sleep because it gets stuck to your pillow case. Taking the time to wash your face each night will surely benefit you for many years.
For added impact and eye-opening, beautifully curled lashes, use a heated eyelash curler. If you preferred to use a regular eyelash curler, you can create a similar effect by giving your curler a quick blast of a few seconds with your hairdryer. This will help to hold the curl and prevent smudging.
If you have sensitive skin, there are certain things you should avoid doing in order to keep your skin healthy and looking its best. Do not wash your face with regular soap, do not use harsh, overly strong cosmetics, do not use mud facial masks that dry out the skin, avoid the use of foaming cosmetics and do not use cosmetics that contain fruit acids or alcohol. Start to become a real label reader of all your skincare products, look for products that are fragrance-free and avoid harsh ingredients like sulfates, alcohol, and synthetic preservatives. Choose products that are specifically formulated for sensitive skin and have been tested by dermatologists or other experts.
If you have overly round eyes, you can elongate them by adjusting your eyeliner application. The outer two-thirds of your lower and upper lash lines should be lined with a dark brown liner. The two lines should meet at the outer corner of each eye. Finally, apply two coats of mascara to your outer upper lashes.
Having the wisdom to know that you are beautiful, no matter what you look like on the outside, is first and foremost. Once you know that, then the rest of this article can come into play as you implement the ideas here to be more beautiful, now and in the future.
“True beauty and confidence come from within”. Michelle Phillips, celebrity makeup artist and self-confidence coach.
