Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Eye makeup :)

Hi Everyone,
Here i am with some of my eye makeups :) hope u guys will like them :). My computer's hard drive has crashed.I'll be regular soon after the problem is recovered :)





Monday, May 7, 2012

Makeup Tutorial:Yellow & Purple eye makeup

Hi everyone,
Recently I bought the Flormar eyeshadow palette.Today I'm going to do a eye makeup using that palette.Hope you guys will like it.

So this is the final look








Here is the tutorial :

Step 1 :Prime your eyes and apply  Black kohl on the upper lash line and also  to the crease. Then smudge the liner.I have used Maybelline Define-a-line liner and used Sigma concealer F70 brush to smudge the liner.




 Step 2 : Apply a Bright yellow eyeshadow on the eye lid.I have used Flormar eyeshadow and Sigma eye shading E55 brush.



Step 3 :Now apply a white eye shadow on the inner corner of your eyes.I have used L'oreal  Paris Wear Infinite Eyeshadow Duo, Domino #912 and Sigma Pencil E30 brush.





Step 4 : Apply a black eyeshadow on the outer corner and also to the crease.I have used the same L'oreal Paris Wear Infinite Eyeshadow Duo, Domino #912 and Sigma medium angled shading E70 brush.



Step 5 : Apply a Purple shade all over the black shadow with a blending brush.I have used the same  Flormar palette and Sigma blending E25 brush.


Step 6 : Highlight the brow bone.Apply the same purple shadow on the lower lash line and apply black kohl on the waterlines.I have used Avon - True Color Eyeshadow Duo - Classic Neutral vanilla shade.


Step 7 : Blend all the colors.Apply liner,Mascara and fill in the brows.




                                                Done!!! 



Sunday, May 6, 2012

Home made Fruit Face Packs for Summer

Follow these easy tips to look and feel beautiful this summer!

 

 Face Pack with Guava:

Guava facial helps in giving glow to the face. Face pack with guava fruits can be prepared easily even at home.

Required items:
Guava fruit: one
Guava leaves: two
Milk powder: Half tea spoon
Milk: two tea spoons

Preparation:
Firstly guava has to be cut into pieces and the seeds are to be removed. These pieces along with guava leaves and milk should be grinded . Milk powder should be added to make it a paste. Wash the face and apply this paste. Clean after 15 minutes. Face will acquire glow if this guava face pack is applied once in 10 days.


Face pack with Water melon:


The water melon is not only for the health of the body but is also used for the beauty of the skin. The tips are as follows:



1.Rub the face with a piece of water melon and wash the face with water after few minutes. The face becomes cool and becomes fresh by doing this activity.

2.This is a pack which makes the skin which is effected by the sun tan and for this apply the mixture of the cucumber and the water melon juice in equal portions and leave the face for a few minutes and after that clean the face with cotton which is the best pack for the skin to make it more beautiful and glow.

3.Grind the mint leaves and mix the juice of those leaves in the water melon juice and place the cubes in the ice trays and after the ice cubes are ready, rub the face with the cubes which makes the face become glow and shine and also the pores on the face becomes open which makes the skin glow and shine.

Face pack with Mango:


  Mango, which is rich in Vitamin A (beta-carotene), contains powerful anti-oxidants; thus, it helps in imparting a younger-looking skin.It is useful in restoring the elasticity of skin.Try these mango fruit facial recipes this summer to get glowing skin and remove sun tan. After a hot and sweaty day, relax with these soothing summer face mask recipes!



1. Mango pulp: Refresh your skin by rubbing a mango pulp on the face and neck. The juicy fruit provides a cooling effect to the tired skin. Massage the face with mango pulp and leave for 6-10 minutes. Rinse with cold water. You can also wash with cold milk first and then with water.

2. Mango curd face mask: To remove sun tan you can apply this facial regularly or atleast thrice in a week. Mash a mango and add 1 tbsp of curd and lemon juice. Mix well and apply the paste on the face and neck. You can also apply on the arms and other exposed skin to remove sun tan. Leave this summer fruit facial for 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

3. Mango and egg facial: This is another easy recipe to get glowing skin at home! Mash one mango to make a puree and then add egg white. Whisk well and add to the puree. Now add 1 tsp of honey and apply this summer facial mask on the face and neck. Leave for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with cold water and mild face wash. This is because the smell of egg is very strong.

4. Mango oats facial: To get glowing skin and remove sun tan, this summer fruit facial recipe is very simple and effective. In a bowl, add 4 tbsp mango puree, 3 tsp powdered oats, 2 tsp powdered almonds and 3-4 tbsp whipped cream. Mix well and apply this mango face mask. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water. The mango oats fruit facial recipe exfoliate, cleanses and freshens the skin.

Pineapple Face Mask:

Pineapple not only tastes great in a fruity cocktail, it also keeps your skin beautiful! Pineapple contains enzymes that make skin elastic, improve skin hydration, and remove damaged and dead cells. Thus, it helps us achieve a clear and glowing complexion. The enzymes in pineapples also fight free-radical damage and can reduce age spots and fine lines.

 

1. Pineapple face mask for dull skin:

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon fullers earth powder
1/2 teaspoon Almond oil

Mix all three ingredients to form a smooth paste and apply to cleansed face. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Follow with moisturizer.

***Please do not apply face masks to sensitive or inflamed skin, or skin around the eye area.

2. Pineapple face mask for normal skin:

Ingredients:
2/3 c. Pineapple ch drained (Canned is fine)
1/4 c. Olive oil (or you can use almond, avocado or soy oil)
1/4 c. Fresh parsley, chopped & a few sprigs of mint, chopped.

Mix pineapple & oil in a blender until almost smooth. Add parsley and mint; pulse, making sure NOT to liquify the ingredients.
Apply to your face using your fingers, or a face brush if you prefer. Let it sit for 15 then rinse to remove.
Storage:
You can store the leftover mask in a airtight jar & refrigerate. It should last 4-5 days.

3. Pineapple face mask for combination and oily skin:

Ingredients
Coconut milk, 1 teaspoon
Cornstarch, 1 teaspoon
Pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon 
Take the coconut milk and warm it a little. Next add cornstarch to the milk and stir it. Now add the pineapple juice to the solution. Apply this mixture to your face and wash it after ten to fifteen minutes.

  
Face pack with Papaya:

Papayas are another exotic fruit that are readily available in the summer and are rich in vitamins C and E. Papaya face masks will exfoliate your skin while helping to eliminate and prevent blemishes.



Peel the papaya and remove the seeds. Cut the fruit into cubes, and puree it in a blender or food processor. Combine it with oatmeal, egg whites and honey for a face mask that will work wonders by cleansing, exfoliating, toning and hydrating your skin.


Take advantage of the rich variety of summer fruits and use them to make your own face masks. They will leave your skin glowing and refreshed.

Disclaimer: Some tips were researched over the internet.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Makeup tutorial : Blue eye makeup for Brown eyes

Hello Dolls,
I'm really very sick today. I currently have a wisdom tooth coming in from my bottom right jaw. It hurts enough that it kept waking me up through the night.This morning i was listening a song with my Father.the song is  Don't it Make My Brown Eyes Blue by Crystal Gayle.The lyrics is-

"Don't know when I've been so blue
 Don't know what's come over you
 You've found someone new
 And don't it make my brown eyes blue"

Then I remember the color blue complements brown eyes.So lets give it a try.And so here i am with my new tutorial the blue eye makeup.Hope you'll love it :)

Step 1 :   Prime your eyes and apply a shimmery eye shadow on the inner corner of your eyes.



Step 2 : Then apply a bright shade of blue on the middle of the eye lid.

Step 3 : Apply a dark shade of blue on the outer corner.

Step 4 : Apply a silver-white eyeshadow along the brow bone and with a blending brush blend all the colors.

Step 5 : Apply black kohl on upper and lower water-line.

Step 6 : Apply eyeliner on the upper lash line,apply makcara and fill in the brows.

Done!! here is the final look.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Tutorial: Green/Gold eye makeup

 Tutorial: Green/Gold eye makeup


Hi everyone!

 Today I’m doing a gold/green eye makeup.I love green eye makeup and my favorite combination partner with green is gold .



So here is the  Step-by-step tutorial of the gold/green eye makeup.Hope you'll like it!!!

Step 1 : Apply primer all over the lid and then apply a dark green eyeshadow on the half of the crease line,outer edge and close to the upper lash line.Using a smudging brush, smudge and soften the shadow .



Step 2 : Now apply kohl on the upper lash line,lower lash line and water lines. And apply the same dark green eyeshadow below the lower lash line.





 Step 3 : Now apply a golden eyeshadow from the inner corner to the half of the lid and also apply a eyeliner along the lash line.







 Step 4 : Apply matte skin color highlighter under brow-bone.And now with a blending brush blend all the colors.



 Step 5 : Apply mascara and fill in the eyebrows.




DONE!!!




 :)

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Arabic Style Makeup

 Arabic Style Makeup


Hello beauties :)
 For today’s tutorial I wanted to try out something Arabic.The colors I've selected are Golden & a rich tone of crimson-rose.So,here we go......

Step 1 : Prime your lids and apply a silver-white eyeshadow in the inner corner of your eyes.




Step 2 :Then apply a golden eyeshadow on the remaining part.




Step 3 : Then apply a rich tone of crimson-rose all over the lid as shown on the photo.



Step 4 : Apply a light pink shade on the brow bone and blend all the colors.



Step 5 :Apply eyeliner on the upper lash line and half of the lower lash line. and kohl on the waterline.Also a pink shadow on half of the lower lash line. 



Step 6 :Apply mascara and fill the eyebrow.




Done!!! ...here we go.... :) :) :)

BTW I'm sorry for my weird looking eyebrows , haven't thread them in last 1 month...



Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Home remedy : Sun Tan

 Hi beauties,
Sun tanning or skin darkening has become a common problem in summer. Tanning is caused due to over exposure of the ultra violet rays (cancer causing radiations) from the sun.Take a look at some of the simple home remedies that can be of great use to get rid of tan.


1.Use a face pack consisting of cucumber juice, lemon juice and some rose water or you can also try a face mask with honey and lemon juice. These face packs or face masks have to be used for some time, at least for a week for noticeable results.

2.Potato juice also is an effective treatment against Sun tan. A regular application of the juice yields positive results. Potato is also effective against pimples and blackheads make it an ideal ingredient for oily skin.

3.Make a paste using Haldi (Turmeric) with a little raw milk and lemon juice. Apply it on the skin, it will help in removing a tan.

4.Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water, continue for 15 days.

5.Try rubbing lemon juice on your skin. Then mix aloe juice with ½ the amount of vitamin E. Vitamin E is a good moisturizer. Dab this on the tan especially if it is a sun tan.

6. Rubbing the inside of a slice of watermelon is good for lightening tanned skin.

7. Buttermilk is another proven recipe to fade the sun tan. Wash you face with Buttermilk regularly for a few days and you would notice the difference. A natural astringent it tones the skin and is ideal for oily to combination skin.

8. Almonds are another effective but slightly costly way of ensuring lighter tan free skin. Soak 2-3 almonds overnight in cold milk, peel the skin and make a paste out of these. Apply on skin, leave for some time and wash it off. The results are miraculous.

9. You can also apply buttermilk on your skin twice daily, for about 20 minutes each time. This will cool the skin and help revitalize.

10.Mash the papaya pulp and massage the sun tanned area.

11.For oily skin, mix sandalwood paste with milk and little turmeric and apply it on the sun tanned skin.

12.You can just use plain curd or mix 1 cup curd with 2 tsp of lemon juice and make a pack with besan powder added to it. This pack or the curd must be applied to the skin and let to dry before washing off with cold water.

***Try these at home and don’t forget to apply sunscreen when you go out – Happy roaming in the sun!