Thursday, November 19, 2009

Reducing Dark Under-Eye Circles

Q: What are some quick ways of getting rid of under eye circles?

A: With all the studying and activities going on at college, sleep is usually at the end of the list of things to do.

However, this lack of sleep will increase under eye circles making you look more tired. For a quick fix, try a concealer with a yellow tint which will help balance the purple tones of the circles.

Gently pat the concealer under your eye with your ring finger. An eye brightening pencil, like Benefit Cosmetics Eye Bright, can also help. Before you apply any eye make-up, softly sweep the pencil just under the dark circles and along the lower lash line.

Putting the color just under the circle will help reflect light up, making the shadows and darkness disappear. A nighttime eye treatment can also help dark circles if used regularly.

Look for products with caffeine and vitamins A and K which will help with puffiness as well as dark circles. With some cleaver make-up tricks, people won’t know you only got three hours of sleep.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Philosophy Beauty

I'm watching Philosophy on QVC right now...and I want to buy everything! If you have never tried the brand, I strongly suggest you do.

Start with the bath gel. They smell amazing and can be used for bath bubbles, shower gel, and shampoo.

I also love their airbrush foundation! It so easy to use and looks great.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Ask the Esthetician- Ways to Relax

My life is stressful so I enjoy relaxing spa trips. However, I can’t afford them all the time. Are there any inexpensive services I can do at home?

-Needing the Spa

A: Dear Needing the Spa,

With the holidays and finals just around the corner, everyone can use some relaxing spa services that won’t break the bank.

One of the quickest was to relax is with a hot towel. Simply soak a hand towel in water, ring out the excess, and warm it in a microwave for about two or three minutes.

If you add some lavender oil to a napkin and warm it with the hand towel, it will add a relaxing sent the towel that won’t be over whelming. Be sure to test the temperature of the towel before applying it to your face.

A second was to relax is with cucumbers and classical music. Place some sliced cucumbers in the freezer for a couple of hours. After they are nice and cold, apply them to your eyes while you lay back for 15 minutes listing to soft, classical music.

The music will help your mind relax and the frozen cucumbers will help your eyes relax and de-puff. Finally, try getting a group of girlfriends together and create your own natural face masks.

Mix a hand-full of sliced strawberries, plain oatmeal, about 1/3 cup of milk or water, and a splash of lemon juice in a bowl until you have a nice paste (if you have food allergies to any of these ingredients, do not use them. Do a patch test on your wrist to make sure there will not be a reaction).

Apply to your skin, let sit for about 10 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will be glowing and you and your girlfriends will have a much deserved break from studying. This recipe will make enough for about 3 masks.

With these quick tips, you can be relaxed and beautiful even while studying long into the night.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Ask The Esthetician- Lashes

My eye-lashes are almost blonde and impossible to see without mascara. I want to make my eyes stand out so what tips can you give me to get big, beautiful lashes?


-Lash Lust


A: Dear Lash Lust,


There is nothing sexier then big, luscious lashes. But like you, my lashes are not naturally blessed so here are a few tips.

No matter the color of your hair, always use the blackest black mascara. The darker the mascara, the more your lashes will pop. To achieve long and thick lashes, you will probably need two different mascaras. Apply one coat of lengthening mascara first. Before it has time to dry completely, apply thickening mascara.

When applying, wiggle the brush at the base of the lashes to be sure to get every last one. To prevent clumps, comb through the lashes with a comb.

For a night time look, apply a second coat of the lengthening mascara. If you really want lashes that wow, try experimenting with false lashes. They are available in any drug store and once you get the hang of them, they are easy to apply. When you get the fake lashes, cut the lash band in half and work with the longer section of lashes. Use a tooth-pick to apply a thin layer of eye-lash adhesive to the band of lashes.

Starting from the inner corner, apply the lash band as closely to your natural lash line as possible. After the glue dries, use an eye-liner brush to apply powder liner on top of the lash band. The powder will help disguise the band and make your lashes look thicker.

Now, go out and bat those big, beautiful lashes with confidence.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Setting Goals

This is my first blog so things may be a little slow to start.

I am a licensed esthetician, so this blog will be based around beauty. Skin care, make-up, products, techniques, and anything else beauty related.

BACKGROUND:
I earned my esthetics liscense after completeing a year and a half at my hometowm technical school. Since then I have been working for myself with clients doing make-up and skin care services.

Currently I am a journalism major and photography minor at Mercer Univervisty. I also work selling MARK. make-up products, interning at New York Life, and working for the university newspaper, The Cluster, as a staff writer and advertising manager.

In my spare time I dance with a great group at school, write, watch movies, and I love cooking. I am also working on organizing a Mercer Paranormal Research Society and a non-profit event planning organization.

GOAL:
My ultimate dream is to own a skincare magazine. I know it will be hard work, but I'm ready to work as hard as needed for what I want.

I hope my readers are educated and entertained by my posts.
Thank you all!