Top 7 Beauty Shortcuts for Busy Women of Today

Dec 28, 2011 by Paula

Working women know the importance of beauty routine shortcuts and are always on the search for them. It is very important to save every minute from the morning schedule to have that cup of coffee or breakfast. Read below to find out quick get gorgeous seven beauty shortcuts:

1. Skip shampoo: Until the hair is oily you can conveniently skip the shampoo. It is best to tie your hair in high ponytail to give them some volume in normal days. Then comfortably spray the roots of the hair with Fudge dry shampoo to soak extra oil and fresh the tresses. This will help you save time in shower and also there will be no need to blow dry. Thus, you get to save at two steps.
2. Wash face without water: To wash away grime and dust use wipes rather than water. Wet wipes are more or less like baby wipes that let you get rid of dirt and oil in seconds and leave your face glowing and fresh. This leaves you with lot of time and makes it lot easier for you.
3. Ask for a simple hairdo: Next time you visit your stylist, instruct him to give you a cut that is simple to maintain. A cut that falls till your shoulder is the preferred one as it dries soon. Also, it gives you the chance to tie them in a neat ponytail whenever you want to.
4. Prefer multi-tasking beauty products: When you can do the multi-tasking why can’t your beauty products. Prefer buying blush that also works as a gloss. This will let you save money, time and space in bathroom as well.
5. Avoid or minimum use of make-up: If you are hard of time then stick to make-up that are sure to make a difference. Use tinted moisturizer to freshen-up the face, apply lengthening mascara to open-up the eyes. To complete the look use tinted lip gloss and dab it on the cheeks. Surely, you are ready to face the world with oozing beauty and confidence.
6. Skip the use of eyeliner: It takes time to get the eye liner right. Applying it precisely takes time, to save on time you can use mascara.
7. Apply two thin coats of nail paint: It is fun to paint nails but they usually take time to dry. When you sit to apply nail paint apply two thin coats instead of thick one. This ensures quick dry of nail paint and makes it look more subtle and beautiful. After two-to-three minutes dip your hands in ice-cold water, as cold water boost dries them fast.

These top 7 beauty shortcuts that are sure to give you best results in no time. So, follow them each morning and get the perfect dazzling look beauty getting late for your work.

Amanda Lyttle is a beauty expert and an aspiring hairstylist. Apart from makeup, Lyttle also enjoys tampering with different styles of punk wigs to create unique new looks.   

Avon Anew 360 Skin Whitening System

Dec 11, 2011 by Paula

We have an Avon dealer in the house. I’m glad, Bam, who wanted to earn some money for herself while going to school took matters into her own hands and decided to become an Avon Lady.

Last week, she came home with the latest brochure and we spent some time drooling on all the things that can make you look beautiful. I made a list of all the make up and accessories I wanted but my list got outrageously long (and expensive) that in the end I decided to scrap it. Since my hubby didn’t want me with a painted face and added to the fact that I still don’t know how to put on make up (it’s sad fact I know because I’m already 30) I ordered something that will encourage natural beauty instead.

So what did I order?

Well, I figured that before I get make up for my face I must ensure first that the canvass (I mean my face. hihi) is smooth and blemish free. So I invested on face creams and lotions to help me achieve that. It’s still expensive but if it does what it actually says it would then it would be money well spent.

This is the Anew 360 Skin Whitening System. I really didn’t want to order a whitening product but a recent bout with acne left me with some nasty scars on the face that are darker colored than my skin.

I also bought the Avon Anew 360 White Intensive Correcting Serum which is personally endorsed by Lea Salonga. It is said to reduce dark spots and skin discolorations which I needed.

I am excited to make a review of all these beauty products. I am keeping a picture journal so we can really see if there has been improvement in my skin or not.

My Mac Studio Fix Powder and Foundation

Dec 23, 2010 by Paula

I was able to do a little shopping yesterday.  I won a P2,500 GC from Rustan’s and since it’s expiring end of December we decided to go out and finally spend it.  At first I didn’t know what to buy with it but luck must have been on my side because the first store I saw was Mac’s.  I have been wanting to buy myself a Mac Studio Fix Powder and Foundation for ages but for the life of me I can’t seem to find the Mac store at Rustan’s.  As I said, luck was on my side that day so I told myself I wouldn’t go home without a Mac foundation.  I approached the helpful gay salesman and asked for something that matches my skin tone.  He immediately applied the C40 on my face.

Hubby was at first taken aback by the price.  He couldn’t believe that something like that costs P1,600!  Upon looking at my face he agreed that it was worth it.  I was so delighted with his reaction.  More than once he remarked that my foundation really did wonders to my skin.  It was enough for me to rush to the cashier to buy it.  Anyway, I didn’t shell out a single peso because I just charged it to my GC.

I still had P900 left from my GC.  Initially, I thought of adding a Mac lipstick to my purchase.  It was my turn to be taken aback when I found out it costs P950!  In the end I decided to just buy something more practical than a lipstick so I bought a Chicco Manual breastpump instead.

Top Wrinkle Creams

Nov 29, 2010 by Paula

What do people do when they begin looking old? Fret and cry and look more miserable than ever? Well, who would want to be more wretched-looking especially when beginning to age? People at their middle age feel miserable when they see those fine lines appearing on the forehead and eye area. When wrinkles start to strike, it’s when you begin applying those expensive wrinkle creams, with the hopes that those lines get erased?

The top wrated wrinkle cream may be too expensive for the common people, but this may be all worth it at all. Sometimes, beauty products that are very pricey produce the best results. As long as you are happy with the effects, you may disregard the price tag. Besides, it’s all about you and what makes you happy. At the end of the day, (hopefully) you will see yourself getting all the results promised by these expensive wrinkle creams.

Age Spots – Prevent This Sign of Ageing

Nov 28, 2010 by Paula

You can’t prevent the years to add up to your age but you sure can prevent looking old. This is one thing most people forget. They fret and become hysterical upon realizing that they aren’t getting any younger. Signs of ageing appear—age spots, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and more. Preventing these unwanted signs of getting old is absolutely possible. There are so many ways of hiding and putting them off.

The best way you can do is to consult with a dermatologist. The dermatologist evaluates your skin and gives you advices on how you can control skin ageing problems. The use of sunscreen is effective in preventing unwanted signs of ageing. The sunscreen blocks excessive and damaging ultra violet rays, thus preventing the overproduction of melanin, which is accountable in skin darkening. Staying away from the sun also helps. If unavoidable, wear long sleeves, pants and turtlenecks to cover your skin.

New Hair Reflections – Your Family Friendly Hair Salon

Nov 13, 2010 by Paula

Our hair is our crowning glory.  It’s one of the first things that people notice.  It is also a reflection of our personality.  If we have a well cut and well styled hair then people will have a good impression of us. That is why it is important that we choose the right hair stylist that would take care of our hair. If we want to look our best then we better choose an expert to take care of it.

The New Hair Reflections Salon located in Gilbert, Arizona is an expert in hair care.  They have served their clients for over two decades.  They are experts in haircut, styling, and make up for special occasions.  They give the best hair care at their salon but their service doesn’t end there.  They know that a good hair style only starts at the salon but at the same time it has to be duplicated at home by the customers themselves.  After cutting your hair they will teach you how to do it yourself at home so that you will still look good even weeks after getting their haircut.

As a mother, one thing that concerns me is our family budget.  We are three in the family – soon to be four.  Having our hair cut regularly can be expensive in the long run but it is a necessary expense.  Imagine my delight when I found out that at Gilbert Hair Salon we can have a family hair stylist that gives whole family discounts.  They would even give the baby’s first haircut for free.  Talk about amazing customer service.  That’s one good reason why I would bring my whole family there.