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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Moroccanoil X similar products









Hey Beautiful!

Be careful with  similar products!Take my case as a example.  In an attempt to save a few dollars I bought a affordable "version", of the  popular Moroccanoil. I had used the original before and just loved it, I couldn't believe the wonders this oil made in my hair but the price hmmm...not so cool.  So, because of the success and popularity  of this "Moroccanoil"  some companies start to make hair products that  contains the same active ingredient as Morrocanoil has; The argan oil, but....I guess Moroccanoil has something else in their formulation because unfortunately for the other brands, their products  didn't work so well.  When I tried this other brand,  What a disappointment! it left my hair oily, dull and flatSo beware: those products may be similar and made of argan oil as well but they are not the same Moroccanoil.  The brand Moroccanoil is the only one that can be used on all hair types, even on  oily hair types. It is absorbed by the hair instantly and has a lightness that others do not.
I have read some reviews from other beauty lovers in other blogs I follow and they also agree that the similar products do not give the same results as the original moroccanoil. 


Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Experts teach you how to conserve your makeup

                                                                                    
Yes,  Darling…, makeup also has expire date and can spoil if stored improperly
Crumbling eye shadow, mascara and lipstick thick brittle..hmmm…. These are some signs that it is time to replace these products. Some people do not know, but makeup also has a life span. "Makeup that has gone pasted its life span can cause infections, irritations and allergies," according to the director of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, Denise Steiner".
In general, the life span of makeup is two years. "But of course that time may be changed. It depends on how products are used and stored,  "training manager of Jequiti Cosmetics, Isabel Cristina de Andrade".
Keeping your makeup in appropriate storage places is a good practice to keep it in good condition. Examples of simple solution for storage makeup are drawers, Cabinet and plastic box. "The best storage is one that protected from light, heat and humidity. The bathroom is not a good place because it is a very moist environment, "advises Marseille Tinelli, manager of brand makeup Covet.
Another common habit among women - and contraindicated by experts - is to lend the makeup to a friend. "It is dangerous to share, because small amounts of body tissue and fluid can be transmitted through the products and these may contain disease.
Experts care tips and conservation:

- To discourage bacteria & Prevent mixed shades wash your makeup brush whenever you feel some kind of dirt, strange smell or excess of pigment. Products must be washed with shampoo or liquid soap and cold water. "Never  pressure wash and always in the direction of the bristles. This ensures a longer life of the product, "makeup artist Ramon Braz, Marcos Salon Proença says “Don’t use hair dryer. Better to let it dry naturally. I once lost several brushes because the bristles melted in the heat of the dryer. "

- Use brushes (not fingers) to apply or re-touch the lipstick paste. Besides being more hygienic, the brush gives lips the true product color.

- At the time of using the mascara, instead of up and down movement of the bottle, you are better to spin in the container. This prevents the entry of air, which ends up drying out the product.

- There is a myth that if you wet your eye shadow powder before applies it, it will turn into a long wear eye shadow. Actually, this only helps to spoil product prematurely and make the eye shadows more crumbly and dry out with time. 

My hot beauty Tip: To create long lasting eye colour, apply primer, a base of foundation and /or powder before application.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Beauty tips for mature woman


Hair:
- Black hair or monocromátic colour will make you look older but Avoid radical transformation with your hair, you can highlight your hair gradually to brighten your complection.
- long hair; never. Prefer median length if you really like long hair: on your shoulder length or maybe few centimeters below. 
- To be blond, go for different shades of blond but nothing of foils to maked showing clearly the difference between shades.
- You can add many layers in your hair but only if you are very fashion oriented.
- No to short fringes. Only long fringes, the ones that follow the cut.
- If you want to go for a red, prefer a Dark red or a Red brown with some foils of red
– Wavy hair is also good for giving you a youger appearance 
- Avoid tying your hair very high, or very low. You can make pony tail or bun tie in the middle of the head.
- Straight cut is too serious, try a style that brings more joy to your face.

 Make up:
- Products with high definition 
- Dont use concealer, it crease the skin around the eye and make the fine lines even worse and it looks like wrinkles when it creases. Use the foundation directly. 
- Avoid eye liner on your bottom eyes.
- Use lots of mascara to enhance you eyes. 
- Eyeliner on the top eye lid is fine.
- Avoid too much shine on your eyes, it might look like a teenager. 
- Hot and bright colour should be left for girls in their 20`s or less. 
- For mature skin, combination of pastel, gold, brown, dark gray, black, dark green, graffite are very suitable.
- Blush with moderation just few touchs on your checks
- Dark lipskitcks make your lips look smaller so, if you already have small lips go for a nude colour or light colours. 
- prefer dry lipstick rather than Lipgloss and use lipliner to define your lips and make them look bigger or smaller depending on your case.