Summer Bright Look

The summer is the perfect season for colorful style and bright look. You can make your eye shadows really happy and appropriate for this warm and bright season. Take a look at this tutorial and try it on your own:

You are going to apply a lot of shadows and other materials, so, firstly apply primer. Start by applying different matching colors onto your eyelid. Finish the shape at the outer corner of the eye with black winked effect. Underline with black pencil the lash lines. Add some glitter and mascara (stick fake lashes if you want). 

Done!

Bold Eye – Vibrant Lip Makeup

Like in fashion, rules in makeup should not be considered. The bolder and wilder you are, the more successful you might be in expressing yourself. Many times we have heard that if you are doing a strong eye makeup, you should do a nude lip, and the other way around too: red lipstick does not go with black smoky eyes. That has changed! You can do both a strong eye and lip and look fashionable and stylish in the same time. Here is one idea:

• With the help of a very small thin brush, apply a dark eyeliner contour from the inner end of your eye to its outside.
• Using brush and a colorful liquid eyeliner or an eyeshadow, draw a brightly colored line over the black one. Make it thicker and longer than the basic one.
• Now do a bold lip in bright red!

Adding color to your makeup routine and being crazier with it is not a bad thing and the best time to do it is definitely summer!

Arab Style Exotic Makeup Tutorial

As summer comes and some of us head to beautiful exotic destinations, our style should also resemble our internal attitude. That is why we are showing you a makeup tutorial that will help you look like a beautiful Scheherazade, having a magical deep gaze. 

• Set your basis with a good quality eyeshadow base on your eyes for a longer-lasting makeup and to prevent a mess.
• Apply a little brown or beige eyeshadow over your eyelid.
• Apply a gold eyeshadow on your eyelid and under the eye.
• Put some darker eyeshadow at the end of your eyelid, as in a smoky eye.
• Apply some glitter under your lower lashes.
• Contour your eye with a plack eyeliner and draw a cat-eye finish at the outer end of your eye.
• Emphasize gently the upper end of your eyelid with a black eyeliner and lightlysmudge it.
• Apply dramatic dark mascara for extra-long lashes.

 

Do you feel like an Arabian princess now?

What's in your bag this summer?

Much like wardrobes, the contents of a lady's handbag need to be revamped as the summer months set in. From sunscreen, tinted lip gloss to make-up base - your bag must have it all.

Experts from cosmetic brand Lakme have put together a list of must haves in your bag to beat the heat:

Sunscreen: 

Sunscreen is undoubtedly the most important item in your summer bag, especially if you don't plan to spend the entire summer indoors. Toss a bottle into your bag and with that you throw out any worry of being exposed to the sun. Go for SPF 50 that gives your skin optimum protection against harmful ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.

A tinted lip balm or gloss: 

Just like your skin, your lips are vulnerable to the harsh rays of the sun. Keep them healthy by using a lip balm with SPF. This not only protects your lips but also keeps them moisturized. Day or night, you will be able to protect your pout.

Sunglasses: 

Another must-do is to wear a pair of sunglasses. A good pair will protect your eyes from the harmful effects of the UV rays. Plus, by shading yourself from the heat, it will keep you off those headaches you tend to get in the scorching heat. And what's even better is that the right pair of glasses can up your style quotient.

Bottled water: 

It is absolutely essential to stay hydrated in the summer and a reusable water bottle is a must have. You can pick one that has fluid measurements printed on the bottle. This is the simplest way to keep track of how much H2O you are consuming and ensure those important eight cups every day.

Make-up base: 

Go ahead and ditch your elaborate make-up kit! Instead of a compact or a primer, use the Lakme 9to5 Super Sunscreen this summer that acts as a perfect make-up base along with giving sun protection with SPF 50.

Facial wipes: 

After a long, sweaty day in the sun, you will be thankful to have some facial wipes on hand. These provide a quick and easy way to refresh yourself as you transition from day to night. Wipe the slate clean and you'll feel brand new.

Mini deodorant: 

One of the most obvious things you should keep handy is an anti-perspirant deodorant or a nice perfume. Now you do not want to keep your boyfriend away due to your body odour, right? During summer you will tend to perspire more and spraying a deodorant occasionally will only save you from any embarrassment and will keep you relieved.

Sanitizer:

Germs love the heat and sweat that summer brings along. Because bacteria flourish in warm and moist environments, summer is the time that food poisoning and food borne diseases are common. Always use hand sanitizer before you indulge in any snacking.

Face mist: 

Use a face mist to feel fresh in an instant. Make your own - just put some rose water in a spray bottle and you're done! Just spray some on when you're tired.

Stock-up on one of each in your bag and you'll be summer-ready in no time!

Must-have beauty essentials for summer

Make this summer the best you've had with the help of these must-haves to both look good and feel good.

Summer is almost here and it's time to get yourself ready for the heat waves. Don't let the heat overwhelm you, there are just a few summer staples that you need to follow up on and you'll be all set to face the daunting sun. A little preparation and a few mandatory rules to follow, and you can have some fun in the sun without holding back. This is what our experts had to say...

Sunscreen: 

Given you want that gorgeous tan, but you don't want to burn your skin in the process, do you? Apply a layer of sunscreen on your skin to protect yourself from the heat waves. Sunscreen not only protects you against sunburn, it also soothes your skin and prevents it from getting blotchy or dry. Additionally, it eases inflammation and redness if any.

Primer: 

A make up primer is a gel applied after a moisturizer and before the foundation. It also helps keep the make up intact, which is almost crucial in the sweltering heat. Says Rhea Soans, hair and beauty expert, "It's advisable to use a good primer on the skin before applying any sort of make up, especially in the heat. Use a primer that has sunscreen and moisturizing agents in it, the benefits go beyond just making your foundation last longer, it also facilitates smooth and flawless skin."

Water: 

Being hydrated is probably the most important thing during the summers. If adequate fluids are not consumed in their proper quantity, it can cause a lot of distress to your body. "Keep consuming some sort of liquids during the heat, either water or juices. This not only helps maintain a healthy blood pressure but also regulates your body temperature apart from keeping you refreshed and revitalized throughout the day," says Megha Rai, fitness expert.

Moisturizer

In the urgency to protect our skin, hair-care tends to take a back seat. To make your hair look its natural, voluminous best- go simple. "For straight hair with a greasy scalp, use a clear shampoo and conditioner. For curly hair, a creamy conditioner is suitable. Also, give your conditioning a break, as the humidity in this sultry climate can dry out those beautiful shiny locks," adds Rhea, hair and skin expert.

Gloss: 

Your lips need some love and care too. Not applying anything on your lips and leaving them exposed to the heat will leave them dried out and parched. Use a good lip-gloss or balm with SPF and keep re-applying it throughout the day. "Drink enough water through the day and apply a lip balm that has moisturizing ingredients like olive oil, lanolin etc," says Dr Apratim Goel, dermatologist.

Women's love with make-up item a long affair

A woman's love affair with make-up has its highs and lows like any relationship, but it can never be a reason to get rid of cosmetic products. A staggering quarter of of those polled admitted to keeping some make-up items for up to 10 years, says a research.

Also a glossy 40 per cent have admitted of not cleaning out their-make-up bags for over a year, with an additional one in 10 women being unable to recall the last time they ever gave their make-up bag a makeover, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The survey was conducted by online grocery store Asda.

The study also reveals that while 80 percent of women wear make-up, two out of five have never cleaned their make up brushes.

Of those surveyed, almost half of women were not aware that mascara should be replaced every three to six months for hygiene reasons, along with eyeliner and powder.

Make-up undoubtedly remains a girl's best friend, the research further reveals that women on average have eight make-up products on the go at any one time.

Lipstick is the most popular handbag staple with 71 per cent admitting it's never far away from their grasp, followed by mascara with a pumped up 39 per cent of women stating this is always at their disposal for a quick volume boost.

The brand also revealed that the majority of women's make-up bags contain at least five 'high street' items and two prestige brands.

"With so many women wearing make-up, it's shocking how many gloss over the importance of keeping their make-up brushes clean," said Christina Dalton, beauty and toiletries expert at Asda.

Summer beauty trend: Bright eyeliner

The soft, muted, pastel shades of spring-summer wardrobe are being contrasted with bright make-up and pink and orange lips, but don't shun bright eyeliner either as it is in vogue like never before.

It's an easy way to inject some colour into your summer look, and bright eyeliners are of lower maintenance than a lip colour.

Also, applying a good eyeliner can make you ready from morning till night, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

International designer Marc Jacobs featured bright blue shades in a recent collection. Also one witnessed orange liner at Vionnet's show and gold was seen at the Dior show.

However, it is necessary to choose the colour to compliment your outfit and your eyes.

If you don't want to attract too much attention just smudge a little into your waterline, or even just the bottom lash for a flash of colour.

For an adventurous look, try a futuristic liner style that actress Sophia Bush wore on the red carpet -- it certainly packs a punch and will ensure you standout this spring.

10 makeup tips to look like a diva

Follow these simple rules...

Step 1: 

Start by applying some eyeshadow primer all over your eyelids in order to ensure a long-lasting look.

Step 2: 

Once you've done that you can start applying gold eyeshadow all over the eyelids. You can always use a neutral/beige/nude tone for the base.

Step 3: 

Then the next step is applying a darker (grey) shade, in the centre of your eyelids.

Step 4: 

To create a more smoldered effect you will need to apply black eyeshadow to line the upper lash line, making a wing.

Step 5: 

Next I'm applying some black gel eyeliner to sharpen the look.

Step 6: 

Once you've done that take a fluffy brush to blend the colours and soften the look. You can also use a nude shadow to soften the edges and highlight the brow bone.

Step 7:

 Use the same brush to add a hint of grey underneath the lower lash line. Then you can use false eyelashes so you can create a dramatic look. If you decide not to, you can just apply a generous coat of mascara.

Step 8: 

Contour the face with some bronzer before finishing off. You can apply it on the hollows of the cheeks, the jawline and the sides of the nose.

Step 9: 

Follow this up by dabbing some peach blush on the cheeks.

Step 10: 

Finally for the lips, apply a gorgeous shade of red.

Inputs courtesy: Beauty blogger Navyata from FOMO (Fashion On My Own)

How to contour and highlight your face

Here's how you can get movie-star like looks without going under the knife. All you need to do is follow these simple make-up tips and contour your face:

• Contouring is about highlighting your facial features so that it gives an appearance of a strong jaw line, defined cheek bones and a slimmer chiseled face. It is about shadows and light. Just like a darker colour makes you look thin and a lighter colour makes you look fat. Contouring or shading is done with a darker colour to push an area inward and highlighting is done with a lighter colour to pull an area outward. Blusher can then be used on your cheek area just above your contouring to highlight your cheeks.

• Use powders to contour your face. It is the easiest and blends well. You can also use a bronzer or two different shades of powder compact. One dark colour (at least 2 shades darker than your skin tone) for contouring and one lighter colour (ideally white powder) for highlighting.

• After applying foundation base on your face, you need to contour around your cheekbones area, just slightly under your cheekbones from the hollows to your ear. And under the chin area if you have a double chin. One can also contour into the hairline. This will help your face appear slimmer.

• Using the right brush is very important for contouring and highlighting. Bigger brushes can be used for bigger areas like under the jaw line. Make sure you keep a separate brush for your blush and your contouring powder so as to not mix the two colours. Blending is the most important thing while contouring so that there are no harsh lines visible.

Summer Makeup!

In summer makeup differs from the rest of the year. Because of the hot weather at morning or night the heat will spoil your makeup. Makeup in summer depend on bright and light colors and simple makeup. You should avoid heavy and smoker makeup because in the hot weather heavy and smoker makeup will flow on your face and it will give you bad look. You should not also put a lot of creams in summer and little amount is enough. 

To get good makeup in summer you should follow these steps. First step, you should put a little amount of foundation cream because this will make makeup fixed all the day. Second step, you should put compact powder and it is preferable to be famous brand to ensure that when your body will be hot or when you exposed to sun the makeup will not spoil.

 

It also prevent the sweating of the face more than any cream and it will benefit all the kinds of the skin specially oily skin. The kohl and mascara should be against water to protect your makeup from sunny weather. To maintain your  harmonic makeup you should put blush with rose color because it is the most fixed color. Don’t use brown or dark colors because it will give you pale skin. This blush should be pink, rose, fuchsia or orange colors. It should have also rate of lip balm to protect your lips from harmful sunlight to bear as long as possible.

Summer make-up tips to look your stunning best

Summer is here which means hotter days. It also means that you can no longer wear heavy make-up but the good news is, you can wear make-up which is fresh, play around with colours and look stunning. Navyata Malkani of Fashion on my Own (FOMO) gives some summer make-up tips to look your gorgeous best even in the heat. 

• Wash your face with a gentle face wash and dab it dry.
• Next, apply some face primer all over your face which will help your make-up stay for long in the hot summer days.
• Next, apply a liquid foundation that matches your skin tone under your eyes, cheeks, chin, moving towards your temples to create the base for your make-up.

• Follow this up with a concealer matching your skin tone under your eyes to hide any dark circles and blemishes.
• Dab some pressed powder all over your face evenly to set your make-up.
• Pick a lasting, non-smudge black liquid eyeliner and apply it on the border of eyelids in a cat-eye shape.

• Next, to make your lashes look fuller, apply two to three coats of mascara on your top lash line.
• To add some fun and colour and keep up with the spring-summer look, apply a bluish green eyeshadow on your waterline.
• To give the eyes a finishing look, carefully apply some mascara on your bottom lashes.
• Moving to the cheeks, apply some bronzer on the hollows of your cheeks, temples and your jaw line.

• For a fresh look, apply a pink blush on your cheeks.
• Finish off the look with a pretty shade of pink on the lips and you are ready to go out looking and gorgeous!

Source: IANS