How to sport red lips !!

 How to wear red on your lips as per your skin tone

The colour red never ceases to amaze and what better way to flaunt this fiery colour by wearing it on your lips. A red lipstick not only looks classy but glamorous as well.

However, wearing red on lips becomes trickier as you don't want to look like a clown or a vampire. So to determine which shade of red will compliment you, you must know the undertone colour of your skin - in simple words the colour of skin under your outside skin. Wear a white shirt and stand under natural or bright light, you will see a predominant colour on your skin - yellow, red, pink or blue. If you see yellow or red, then you have warm undertones, while if you see pink or blue then you have cool undertones.

1. For fair/porcelain skin tone: 

For those who have fair skin with pink or a little bit of peachy undertones, shades of red with a tinge of orange looks great. Apart from that, shades of coral red, crimson red or matte red will suit you well. A slight touch of gloss will add oomph to the colour and your entire look.

 

2. For medium brown/olive skin tone: 

All those who fall under this category the good news is that almost all shades of red looks fabulous on you. However, if your skin tone is slightly towards olive or golden, pick a shade from true reds such as cranberry shades, pink-based reds, matte orange, shades of brighter reds along with yellowy reds. For evenings go for neutral shades of red. You can also go for matte and glossy look. Shades like cranberry and pink-based reds will also compliment your skin splendidly.

3. For dusky skin tone:

For those with dusky skin tones shades of red with hints of pink will look good on you. Darker shades of red like maroon, plum, dark cherry or those with purplish hues will brighten your look. You can also experiment by mixing brighter and darker shades of reds to bring in a new colour that will also look good. A touch of gloss will do more good than harm. For darker skin tones red matte lips compliments well.

While adorning any dark colour lipstick make sure to keep your entire makeup minimal. Simple eye makeup or winged eyes looks great with this fiery shade. Always apply a lip liner of the same tone or a tone lighter or darker and carefully. A touch of gloss for evening rendezvous will make many heads turn to you.

12 makeup tips that nobody told you about ! PART 2

Colourful outfits teamed up with light and simple make-up makes for a perfect spring look. Follow an easy do-it-yourself routine to put your best foot forward, suggests an expert.

Here's a tutorial from Navyata Malkani of Fashion on my Own (FOMO) for a spring-summer make-up:

1. Start off by washing your face with a gentle face wash and dabbing it dry.

2. Next, apply some face primer all over your face which will help your make up stay for long in the warm spring-summer days.

 

3. 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.

4. Follow this up with a concealer matching your skin tone under your eyes to hide any dark circles and blemishes.

5. Dab some pressed powder all over your face evenly to set your make-up.

6. Pick a lasting, non-smudge black liquid eyeliner and apply it on the border of eyelids in a cat eye shape.

7. Next, to make your lashes look fuller, apply two to three coats of mascara on your top lash line.

8. To add some fun and colour and keep up with the spring-summer look, apply a bluish green eye shadow on your waterline.

9. To give the eyes a finishing look, carefully apply some mascara on your bottom lashes.

10. Moving to the cheeks, apply some bronzer on the hollows of your cheeks, temples and your jaw line.

11. For a fresh look, apply a pink blush on your cheeks.

 

12. Finish off the look with a pretty shade of pink on the lips and you are ready to go out and enjoy the spring, while you look and feel gorgeous!

How to get rid of love bites

Amidst your busy schedules you try and take out as much time as possible to spend some quality time together.

And there are times when you get a little naughty, and in the heat of the moment the naughtiness leaves behind deep red, blue purple marks commonly known as love bites or hickeys. Getting one is not really that difficult but getting rid of it surely is one umpteen task. So here are some tips that can help you to get rid of those deep love scars.

1. Ice packs: 

Ice packs are known to be the best cooling agents in such situations. Apply an ice pack, or a cold spoon on it as soon as possible after you get one. You can also wrap ice in a cloth and keep it on the affected area for a good 15-20 minutes. By taking it and putting the ice pack back on the bite in regular intervals, will reduce the swelling as well as it will lessen down the mark and the pain. You can also use a cold spoon. Deep freeze the spoon for few minutes and the press the back portion of the spoon on the bites. While using a spoon apply a little extra pressure so see quick results.

2. Makeup tools:

Another effective tool to hide the hickey is by using smart makeup tricks. The green-tinted concealer is the best as it negates the red tones of the skin. Apply a foundation that's a little lighter than your skin tone, directly on the hickey and all around it. The reason is to make it look like an even skin tone and not an attempt to hide the hickey. You can also dust a little translucent powder on it to give an even skin tone.

3. Brush it off: 

Many people also swear by using toothbrush to wear off the marks. Opt for a brand new toothbrush with stiff bristles and start brushing it all over the area. This will stimulate the blood circulation, causing the marks to subside. But be gentle as applying too much pressure can make it worse.

If incase you have given more pressure due to which the redness spreads then add an ice pack on it and let it cool. The redness will automatically lessen down.

4. Paste it well: 

You can also take a chance by using some toothpaste on it. Gently rub a small amount of the toothpaste on it and leave it for few minutes. It might tingle for a while, but once that stops, use a warm washcloth and gently rub it off. If the marks don't subside within 24 hours repeat the process.

5. Cover it smartly: 

If you don't have enough time to try any of these methods then wear a high necked or a turtle neck shirt. You can also use a scarf or a stole to cover the ones on your neck. Also leave your hair down as that will also help in hiding the hickey.

7 Ways to get rid of acne due to dandruff

Among a lot of reasons for acne, dandruff is one of the most common. Here are a few ways to get rid of acne cased due to dandruff.

1. Anti-dandruff shampoo

Apply good anti- dandruff shampoo at least twice a week on your hair, and make sure you wash all the affected areas like scalp, ears, face, etc. Also, make sure you do not take a hair wash with your hair upside down, as the dandruff flowing off your scalp with settle down on the forehead and face.

2. Apply conditioners away from the scalp

If you use conditioners after shampooing, make sure that you apply it slightly away from the scalp. Make sure you do not rub the conditioners on to the scalp. The residue of conditioners can aggravate the dandruff, hence rinse off the conditioners thoroughly so that no residue is left on the hair.

3. Keep the hair off your face

Try to keep the hair off the face as when your hair with dandruff is in contact with the facial skin, it can lead to pimples.

4. Hot oil massage

• A hot oil massage once a week can help reduce the problem of pimples caused by dry scalp dandruff. It keeps the scalp healthy and improves the blood circulation to the scalp.
• Wash your face regularly
• Wash your face at least twice a day. This will help remove the flakes from your face and keep it clean and oil-free.

5. Lime juice

The anti bacterial properties of lime helps to cleanse the scalp. A bit of lime juice applied on the scalp and left for about 20-30 minutes can do a lot of good. Make sure you thoroughly wash off the lime with luke-warm water after this. The moment you get rid of the dandruff in your scalp, your skin will start getting clearer.

6. Avoid using hair styling products

Hair styling products are make your hair either oily or dry. Dry hair is known to attract dandruff, while oil clogs the pores when they trickle to your face via your hair.

7. Brush your hair regularly

Regular brushing of hair will remove the dead cells on the scalp and it also helps to increase blood circulation. Make sure you brush your hair at least twice a day