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How to wear red lipstick

18 Thursday Apr 2013

Posted by Thebeautyconfessions in makeup

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beauty, Lipliner, Lipstain, Lipstick, MAC, Nars, Red lipstick

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So you’d like to have a crimson pout but don’t think you can pull if off? Well think again! Here are some helpful tips to finding that inner siren.

which hue are you?
The perfect red might take a few tries to find, but let your skin tone be your guide. Do you have cool or a warm tone?  Cool complexions are pale with pink undertones and tend to burn easily in the sun.  Whereas warm complexions have yellow, olive or darker undertones and tan easier in the sun.
Cooler complexions you should choose a blue based red, pinkish red or a true red tone.
Warmer complexions should choose reds with an orange, gold or coral tone.

How to apply:

First get lips super smooth by exfoliating.(Red chapped dry lips wont look very pretty.) Dust a little loose powder on lips to give the lipstick something to grab onto.  Line and fill in lips with a liner that closely matches lipstick color.  Apply lipstick and blot with a tissue for extra staining.  Go easy on the rest of your makeup.  There is no faster way to ruin a sexy red lip than by it compete with your eye makeup and blush.
The secret weapon is really just being comfortable and feeling confident to back it up.  So stand up straight and smile

My favorite colors:

MAC: Brick for a lipliner, Crazed, Ruby Woo, Russian Red New York Red Apple for lipstick, Rue D’ Rouge for lipgloss, and Persist for a lip-stain.
Nars: Jungle Red, Heat Wave for lipstick and Red Square for lip pencil.

Do you have a favorite red lipstick? I am always looking for new colors to try.

Thanks for reading,

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Hair dryer buying tips

17 Wednesday Apr 2013

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Babybliss, beauty, BioIonic, Ceramic, hair, Hair care, hair dryer, Ion, T3, Tourmaline

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If you’ve ever gone to the store in search of the perfect hair dryer, you may have found yourself overwhelmed by all the styles, shapes and sizes that line the shelves. Here are some helpful hints on how to find the best hair dryer to meet your needs. The first step is to become familiar with the different types of hair dryers so you can find one that meets your needs. A few General ground rules: Dryers with wattages above 1500 watts tend to work best (though there are exceptions, as you’ll see below)

Look for a dryer with multiple heat/speed settings (4-6 is pretty standard these days), and for a cool shot button to lock the hair in place after it’s been heat styled.
Make sure your dryer comes with a nozzle attachment, which will concentrate the air as you blow dry

Prices Inexpensive hair dryers ($5 to $25) can be found in almost any store. While they may be inexpensive when you first purchase them, they can cost you a great deal when it comes to hair damage. Another danger in the cheaper models is that they don’t often have fan cages, your hair can get pulled into the fan. Moderately expensive hair dryers ($30 to $80) come equipped with most of the settings that you will need for daily use.  Most feature multiple temperature settings and a cool blast button for drying dry brittle hair or for setting curl.  Most people with “normal” hair can do well with these dryers – and the good news is that they’re becoming more sophisticated and developing some of the features from more of the expensive models,like ionic and ceramic technology. Professional hair dryers ($80 to $100 – plus) can be purchased at a beauty supply store, a salon or through a professional web site.  While these dryers are geared toward repeated use by professionals, they can be very  beneficial at home if you are willing to pay the price. Many of these professional dryers are quiet and feature new drying technologies such as ionic and ceramic energy to cut your hair drying time in half. They produce negative ions that diffuse the water molecules on the hair into micro fine particles, improving the hair’s moisture balence and enhancing shine while reducing frizz. Once you choose your price point, the next step is to narrow down the different models.  To do so, look for some of the bells and whistles that could be highly beneficial to your hair type of hair.

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Ionic dryers Ions are hot these days in the world of hair dryers.  They are charged particles, each of which contains either a positive charge or a negative charge. Positive charges, from the common blow dryer cause the cuticle covering of the hair shaft to open, causing the frizzies and a dull appearance. Conventional dryers have a standard rope heater that heats the perimeter of the airflow.  The addition of a ceramic heater provides even heat distribution to help prevent hot spots and hair damage when styling. The ceramic heater is self regulating and turns itself down as it senses the surrounding temperature.  Because ceramic dryers are self-regulating they don’t need multiple temperature controls, usually just low and high. Ceramic dryers are also said to reduce bacteria formation, resulting in a healthier scalp. They also prepare hair to resist the effects of weather conditions, help create lustrous hair that feels freshly conditioned and produce a high-heat drying effect at a low temperature than your conventional dryer.

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Tourmaline Dryers Several dryers are using ground tourmaline in their heating mechanisms, which boosts the ionic power of the dryer and slashes drying time and static.

Here a few of my favorites:

T3 Tourmaline feather weight professional dryer: ($199) combines ionic super powers of tourmaline, plus it uses infrared heat, which helps dry the hair from the inside of the cuticle out, thus not frying the outer layer of the cuticle. Bio Ionic Powerlight: ($120) Powerful airflow (1875W) for faster drying without damage, Conditioning Nano Beads accelerate drying and promote shiny, soft, hydrated hair and also has far infrared technology. Babybliss Pro Cermanic: ($70) Ionic and Porcelain Ceramic™ technology, 6 heat/speed settings, Cold shot button.

Thanks for reading,
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How long do beauty products last?

16 Tuesday Apr 2013

Posted by Thebeautyconfessions in Hair, makeup, Skin

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beauty, Cosmetics, Eye liner, Eye shadow, Health, Lipstick, makeup, Shopping

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We all have our favorite tried and true lipstick that has been discontinued (and just what was that makeup company thinking!) But how long is to long to hold on to our cosmetics? Here are the guidelines that tell you when your product has gone bad.

First off, if it smells, stinks has a distinct odor that should not be, throw it away! If you can’t remember when you purchased it, trash it.  Makeup should not stir up memories from ten years ago.
Cosmetics:
Mascara: 4 months
Eyeliner: 2 years
Eyeshadow: 2-3 years
Cream eyeshadow: 12-18 months
Blush and bronzer: 12-18 months
Cream blush: 12-18 months
Lipstick and lipliner: 2 years
Lipstick: 18-24 months
Foundation: 1 year
Also remember to replace sponges monthly and to be washing your makeup brushes every 2-3 months.
Skin care products:
Face wash/cleanser: 1 year
Toner: 2 years
Eye cream: 1 year
Face moisturizer: 1 year
Hair products:
Can be kept unopened for up to 3 years (but who would want to?) However once you open them, the clock starts ticking on an 18 month shelf life.
 Remember to clean out your hair brushes. Remove excess hair out with a pick often. Four times a year soak in bathroom sink with a 1/2 cup of baking soda. This will help break down any gels or mouses on brush. Rinse and let air dry.
 Also don’t forget to clean out the filter on your hair dryer either. Simply remove the back grill and filter screen.  The filter feels like nylon netting; lots of holes for air circulation. Rinse the filter in cool water.  Don’t stretch it while cleaning it.  Let fully dry before using again.
Helpful tips:
Wash hands before use
Store products in cabinet and out of direct sun
Be sure to tighten and secure lid after use
Toss products if change in color, consistency or smell
Write the date of purchase in permanent ink on bottom of package.
PHEW! I know thats a lot of work to do! But you will surely get the most out of all of your products by following these guidelines. Good luck
Thanks for reading,
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Whish Shaving Cream

15 Monday Apr 2013

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beauty, Shaving, Shaving cream, Skin, whishbody.com

First off let me just wow! I never thought that I would be excited about shaving cream, Until I discovered this brand.  I found it online and can not get enough of this stuff!  Do you ever have moments when your thinking to your self “Did I really just shave my legs for this?!” (I Know I do!) Well I have recently found a reason to want to shave my legs.  All the credit and motivation goes to this little product.  I bought it in the blueberry flavor.  Oh my gosh it smells so good that it makes me kind of want to eat it.

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I know know.. it sounds silly! I’m just used to shaving being such a drying affair. But this product is an incredibly luscious surprise.  The thick whipped mousse helps you get a close shave and leaves your skin feeling soft smooth and hydrated.

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It’s priced at $20 and you can buy it from Whishbody.com.

It comes in a variety of different flavors:

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Common skin myths

08 Monday Apr 2013

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beauty, moisterizer, Skin, sunscreen

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Are you approaching your skin routine all wrong? Here are some common blunders that could be sabotaging your skin complexion.

Myth:  A complete skin care routine must contain three steps.
Truth: Cleanse, tone, then moisturize have been drilled into our heads, but feel free to skip the second step. People think that toning oily skin will make it better, but the oil is protective and the body produces it in response to injury. When you strip your skin of all the oils, it responds by making more grease.
Myth: Over the counter products with Retinol work just fine.
Truth: Retinol is basically a mild vitamin A treatment that slowly absorbs into the skin and is eventually converted into Retatonic acid. (Retinol is a great ingredient for acne and anti aging.) The over the counter brands are not effective enough because the the Retinol oxidizes before it can make it into the skin.
Myth: Dryness causes fine lines.
Truth: People confuse dryness and flaking with wrinkles.  Just moisturizing will make wrinkles look better.  The lines are still there, but you wont be able to see them anymore.
Myth: You should use your mother’s eye cream.
Truth:  Everyone has different skin issues, so one size does not fit all.  If you have puffiness choose a gel (heavy creams can boost swelling.) with caffeine. If you have dark circles, look for a product with a lightening ingredient in it like vitamin C.
Myth: Leaving a mask on over night will give you more for your money.
Truth: Masks deliver a potent dose of active ingredients or moisturize quickly into the skin.  So you can over do it, causing irritation or breakouts.  Always use the product as directed.
Myth: Wearing foundation or a tinted moisturizer with an SPF means your being sun safe:
Truth: You need to wear an SPF of at least 30 on your face everyday.  So unless your slathering on a mask of makeup, your not getting enough protection.
Myth: the more wrinkle cream you apply the better the result.
Truth: Morning and night time applications are a waste of money.  Most active ingredients work well once a day and anti aging creams should be worn at night because the active ingredients are broken down by sunlight.
Also a big reminder that we all need to be better about wearing sunscreen! Using tanning oil with an SPF of 10 does not count!!!
Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to our neck and chest areas too.

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How to curl your hair

04 Thursday Apr 2013

Posted by Thebeautyconfessions in Hair

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Hair style, How to curl hair, wavy hair

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