Reviewing skincare hacks that we’ve seen on social media, part 2 in our series! Today, we debunk ice, gua sha, home dermarolling, and using tinkle razors to shave the face!
0:00 Intro
0:59 Ice Hack
3:47 Home Dermarolling
8:04 Gua Sha
11:14 Paint roller hack
13:05 Shaving the face
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Need Help Beautifying Yourself? Look At This Piece
Taking a step into the wondrous and beautiful land of beauty for the very first time might feel a tad bit intimidating, but by keeping the helpful tips listed below in mind, you will soon find yourself using techniques on par with some of the best beauticians in the field.
Scientists have shown in studies that a great many people find symmetry to be beautiful. Try to maintain your symmetry when striving for beauty. Whether this is in applying make up, or trimming a beard and or mustache, ensure that they are mirror images of each other on the left and right sides.
Wear gloves when you are applying tanning lotions and keep a towel near you. This will help you if you make a mess and to keep your palms from turning orange or tan. You should also make sure to pull your hair back so your tan is evenly applied.
Your hair color should influence which cosmetic colors look the best on you. For example, if you are a brunette, you can use a dark mahogany eyeshadow as a multitasking tool. In a pinch, it can be used to fill in sparse eyebrows, line your upper lash line, and even cover gray roots on your hairline.
The value of brushing your hair frequently cannot be underestimated. By brushing it frequently you help distribute the oils in your scalp, just as when you brush a dogs fur, it distributes their oils. So, by brushing frequently you help evenly distribute the oils, vitamins, and minerals throughout your hair, helping it stay healthy as a whole.
You can apply makeup to your wide-set eyes in a way that is very flattering and can make the eyes appear closer together. First, apply a dark brown or navy eyeliner to the inner corners of your eyes, then blend it with a sponge. Apply your eyeshadow at the inner corners, then blend well outward.
Put on lip balm every day. Lip balm is an essential ingredient in keeping your lips beautiful. You should apply it to your lips at night when you go to bed, and in the morning before you put any lipstick or gloss on your lips. Your lips will stay looking younger and fuller.
To give your hair more volume, consider trying a new haircut with layers. Layers are one of the most effective ways to add volume to fine limp hair. Even if you like to wear your hair long, you can still have your stylist cut long layers into the top for a major volume boost.
Fruit juices contain a number of skin-friendly vitamins. Fruit and vegetable consumption is essential for proper health. Drinking vegetable or fruit juice is an easy way to add them into your regular eating schedule. Swap out your sugary drinks for fruit juices to get healthy looking skin.
When applying mascara, wiggle the brush. Many people do not give a second thought to putting on their mascara. They might also find that their lashes are clumpy and find that they are sticking together. To avoid this, start at the bottom of your lashes with the applicator. Wiggle it all the way to the end of your lashes to keep them separated.
If you love a certain nail polish, and it starts to look a little dry or is about to run out, add a little bit of nail polish remover to the bottle. Shake it very well, and you will end up with having an easier time getting some more use out of it.
Rosewater or cucumbers are great to erase dark circles under your eyes. Rosewater and cucumber juice contain natural components that take the darkness away from under your eyes. Moisten a cotton pad with either cucumber juice or rosewater, and then place the pads over your eyes for approximately 15 minutes.
To give yourself an instant facelift, just apply a streak of blush along the top of your cheeks. The color will draw the eye upward, giving your face a tighter, more youthful appearance. If you have pale skin, you’ll get the best effect from a pale pink. Those with darker skin should select rosy shades.
Do you enjoy how powdered mineral makeup looks, but you can’t use it because it causes your skin to itch? If so, then search for a formula without bismuth oxychloride. This chemical compound is irritating to many women and they assume that all mineral makeups contain it. However, many do not, so seek out those mineral makeups that forgo this ingredient.
If you have found a shampoo and conditioner that work well for you, then you should stick with them even if the brands may be different. It is best to choose those that have the same style intentions, however, such as getting both products for curl enhancers, color enhancers, etc., as the ingredients will be similar.
To get the best results from your styling products, don’t apply them to soaking wet hair. The water in your hair will dilute the products, rendering them less effective. Before applying any products, remove as much excess water from your hair as you can. You’ll see a change in how your products work immediately.
If you have grey hair dyed dark, and your roots are beginning to show, try putting the same color mascara as your dyed hair. If your hair is dyed a lighter color such as blond, spray some hairspray on the roots and use a bit of bronze or gold-colored eyeshadow. Or, you can try one of the root color-combs available at local beauty supply stores.
Eye drops can be used to add a little extra sparkle in your eye. Your eyes will seem refreshed, and this tactic will help you avoid redness. Be sure to keep some on hand in your desk drawer, purse or pocket to use as needed per directions.
You should feel more relaxed about beauty after reading this article. You may now feel more confident to begin your journey to start using professional beauty techniques and products in your routine.
