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How to hide dark circles?

October 7, 2019 by madiha Leave a Comment

Dark circles have become one of the most common phenomena for men and women equally but it specially affects a woman’s look as every one of us is trying so hard to do all at once. Managing office, business, home and family takes a lot of toll on a woman’s body and it is instantly shown through your under eyes as they start darkening. Even with one sleepless night, we start to get those dark circles and imagine how it looks like when you have so many sleepless nights with babies and stuff.

So, when you go to office or for any other meeting, none of us want to show our inner struggles through dark circles. We want to look fresh and healthy without having other people judging us through our dark circles.

So, here in this blog, I will discuss that how can you hide your dark circles in best possible way to look fresh for meetings and get togethers etc.

One of the most common home remedy is to put slices of cucumber on your eyes for ten to fifteen minutes to erase the dark circles. Afterwards, wash it with the lukewarm water. Dark circles will gradually start to disappear.
Soaking your under eyes with tea bags for few minutes can also help with dark circles.
Cold compress really helps with minimizing under eye dark circles. This method is amazing and if you can repeat it in morning and evening for ten minutes, you will have wonderful effects.
Cold milk is also a good source of vitamin A. If you apply soaked cotton pads in cold milk on your eyes, your dark circles can also be minimized. Let the pads sit on under eyes for ten minutes and you will see the difference.

But if using natural items does not help with minimizing dark circles then you have make-up which can help cover the dark circles and no one will know about your sleepless nights at all.

When you want to cover your dark circles with make-up, there are four main steps involved.

First of all, cleanse and moisturize your face and apply a light primer to prime the skin.
Then apply powder foundation all over the face to camouflage so that you will have to use lesser concealer.
Then apply your concealer: To color correct the dark hues under your eyes, you should use a concealer which has red or peach undertone. These colors help conceal the circles in perfect way.
Apply another layer of powder foundation so that your concealer is set properly and is blended well on your skin so that it does not show if you are showing any dark circles.

Using home remedies to remove dark circles is a cheap and effective method and have wonderful and quick results. But if you still have those baggy dark under eyes, use concealer in a way that no one can see through the dark circles and you can deal with people with full confidence.

How frizzy drinks are ruining your health?

October 3, 2019 by madiha Leave a Comment

If I say here that health is beauty then you know it’s not wrong and it is the truth we all should remember when we add or minus any certain food from our diet. We all like to consume sodas or frizzy drinks on daily basis without knowing their dangerous effects on health which ultimately affects our beauty. In this blog, I will tell you the hazardous effects of frizzy drinks on our health based on the article published in Vogue India.

Soft drinks are flavorful carbonated drinks which provide no nutritional value. They are rather filled with artificial coloring, sweeteners, sugar, caffeine and other additive. These sodas filled with such ingredients can be carcinogenic and acidogenic in nature. As you get no nutritional value and abundance of calories in form of sugar from these drinks, they help increase abrupt weight gain, acne and other health problems. These are also very bad for gut bacteria and if this bacteria is affected badly, it can lead towards acidity and in some cases depression.
Calcium loss with soft drinks is not something new for researchers. As these soft drinks engulf calcium from body, they can eventually erode bones which carry the calcium. My beauties out there! if you want to keep your bones strong, you need to cut the soft drinks from your daily intake.
Well we all know that a beautiful smile goes a long way but if your teeth start decaying at a younger age when you have just started to live your beautiful life, seems like a bad idea. You must know that soft drinks can cause severe tooth decay. You know sugar is bad for gums and here in soft drinks you have 17 tablespoons of sugar in a can of cola. Moreover, acids in sodas also create acidic environment in your mouth which leads towards tooth decay at younger age.
All the beautiful ladies out there, who want to conceive or are currently pregnant, must abandon sodas and soft drinks right away as they can have very bad effect on your health and of the baby’s health. Gynecologists and fertility experts advise not to consume sodas when you are trying to conceive or are pregnant as high volume of sugar can lead to permanent diabetes for both mother and child.

5. I know all you beautiful ladies want to enjoy these tempting frizzy drinks every now and then and some of you justify to have soda with “Diet” label on the can but don’t get misguided as research has shown that diet coke with artificial sweeteners is even more dangerous for health due to use of artificial sweeteners.

So to keep your waistline in check, avoid those bad acne marks on your face and want to remain ageless for most of your life, do not consume frizzy drinks on regular basis as they can be hazardous for overall health. Always remember! You are what you eat (and drink) so think twice before jumping on to the can of frizzy drinks.

Picked wrong foundation color? No worries, here is the solution

September 28, 2019 by madiha Leave a Comment

Few days back, I visited a store and unfortunately I bought a wrong shade of foundation. Now, the whole situation was flustered, what I should do, should I go with same shade or buy the new one. But I was well aware of this fact that, using the same shade might seem very shabby and on the other hand, fixing the problem might turn out to be very expensive. I discussed my problem with one of my friends and she shared some magical foundation hacks and I am quite sure they will bring ease to every girl’s life.

Here are some useful tips to make your foundation more perfect and flawless.

How to blend a darker shade:

If you have invested your hard earned money on a wrong shade of foundation and you have purchased a shade darker mistakenly, no worries, what you have to do is, just add few drops of moisturizer or simply mix it with your concealer. It will lighten the color of your foundation and you can fix it with finishing powder. But there is another case too, if your foundation has a way darker shade, and you believe that there is no use of that product. I am sorry; you are wrong! So use your expensive foundation as a bronzer or even it can be utilized as a contour too. Do not waste your money on a contouring pallet or a bronzer; make an effective utilization of the foundation that you purchased haphazardly.

How to blend a lighter shade of foundation:

Now, we talk about, how to overcome the issue of buying a lighter shade foundation. Obviously, when you will use a light shade foundation, your skin tone will look too light or somehow white. So use the right bronzer or contour on the right areas and shape it well. Now days, girls are crazy after highlighters, use your lighter shade foundation as a highlighter to enhance your features.

How to find a perfect shade for Indian skin tones:

As far as Indian skin tone is concerned, it’s difficult to find an exact shade of foundation. If you have spent your money on a foundation that has a yellow undertone and it is not suitable for your skin tone, there is a solution! Just spread a thin layer of foundation on your face and fix it with setting or compact powder. Mix a lighter shade of foundation or concealer to get a perfect color. If you add a little coat of blush, it will give finish to your foundation.

When we talk about fair Indian skin tones, they are not pale but we choose foundations with pink or pale undertone. In this situation, you can select a darker shade of compact powder or bronzer to balance your foundation. This guarantees that you will not look whitish and drained.

I know, many of you are not a makeup pro but all this information will help you to select a perfect foundation next time or make best use of the current ones you have!!

Lady Gaga ventures in to make up with Haus Laboratories

July 13, 2019 by madiha

Over the years, we have seen many famous celebrities to venture in to make- up lines, be it Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez or the most outstanding singer Rihanna. Rihanna has been a great success in make-up line especially with the launch of Fenty Beauty. She has made waves with some highly impressive make-up products which all beauty divas love to use.

Continuing the same pattern, Lady Gaga, the Oscar award winning singer has just announced on Instagram that she is also launching her make-up line named Haus Laboratories and it will be launched in September. Since February last year, Gaga has been hinting about launching a makeup line but few days back she has officially announced the launch of her very own line.

Gaga announced in the last post that her make-up collection is going to truly represent her personality. Her collection is going to be eccentric just like her: very bold, vibrant, bright and colorful. The products and collection is going to be something different yet bright and bold colors.

Beauty is how you see yourself:

Lady Gaga is known for her very unique taste in fashion and she has knocked many fashion trends with quite success which no other celebrity could have pulled this enthusiastically. She is known for having different views about beauty. She believes that beauty is not in the eyes of beholder as many people would say but beauty is how you or I see myself. Her logo for this collection is Our Haus: Our Rules!

We don’t need anybody to tell us what is beauty but we will tell ourselves that beauty is what we say it is. Gaga says, “Your glam, your expression, and your artistry. We want you to love yourself!”

Well I think this is a very powerful message about beauty which Gaga is trying to send through her make-up collection this year.

Apart from the message, let’s talk about the launch of Haus Labs!

As I said earlier that Gaga announced the launch in September this year but surprisingly she is the first celebrity who will launch her line in partnership with Amazon. The online retailer Amazon will release her products in nine different countries which mainly include US, UK, Japan, France and Germany. As the collections which are huge hit by celebrities run out quickly from market, so if you an enthusiast about getting your hands on Gaga’s make up line, you can pre-order it from 15^th July on Amazon Prime Day.

In the initial launch of Gaga’s beauty line, six make up kits are included and each one of them has been priced at $49. These six kits have been named as

Haus of Goddess
Haus of Rockstar
Haus of Chained Ballerina
Haus of Rose B*tch
Haus of Metal Head
Haus of Dynasty

Each kit contains a liquid shimmer powder which could be used as less or more as you want as described by Gaga herself. Waterproof and demi matte RIP lip liner and a Le Riot Lip gloss in varying finishes are also included.

These products have been co-created by Gaga with her years old make-up artist Sarah Tanno.

How to take care of your hands?

July 4, 2019 by madiha

Hands are probably one of the most important and useful part of your body and I think everyone of us ignores it the most and gives more attention and care to face. When I was younger, well when I was in my twenties (alas! Those days are not gonna come back 🙂 Kidding, I love where I am), people used to ask how come your hands are so beautiful and not your face? What do you use on hands but not for the skin. Well that hurts a lot. But anyways, let me share my open secret for those beautiful hands. Although in my twenties, I had a perfectly fair complexion but still my hands did always shine out. Well there is no secret recipe to it. What I simply used to do was to always put on lotion whenever I washed my hands and sometimes, even when I did not wash them, I just always feel the need to put on lotion as I always felt that my hands are drying out. So to keep my hands moisturized, I used lotion regularly.

Well now that I am aging, though I am not that old, just in the beginning of my thirties 😛 I have to take care of them a lot more to make them look beautiful as aging also starts to show on your hands, as it shows on your face. As I have to do a lot of chores on daily basis to keep my routine life go on, so my hands need more attention than ever.

Moisturize:

First of all, make it a habit to moisturize your hands regularly with any lotion. You do not have to spend bucks to buy something very extravagant, just a simple lotion with moisturizing elements will do the job.

Do manicure at home:

Well, if you are anything like me and do not want to go to salon every week to spend few hundred bucks, then keep reading. It does not mean that I do not go to salon, I do like to go there once in a while to get my hands manicured but I don’t think it is right to spend your hard earned money every week for getting the services you can easily do at home. This is why, every week I take an hour to manicure my hands. I start by clearing the cutiles, cutting dead skin, soaking them in hot water and then I scrub them and finish by moisturizing with lotion. It is simple, easy and gives the neatness you need for your hands.

Use less harsh nail remover:

Try to use less harsh nail removers which are acetone free. A good soft remover keeps the nail shining for good and does not affect nails.

Diet:

You diet plays a huge role in keeping your nails shiny and beautiful. Protein and omega 3 are great ingredients to make your body healthy therefore increasing strength and structure of your nails.

Tips:

It is always a good idea to wear gloves whenever you are going to put your nails in water.
Coconut oil is also good for moisturizing the hands.
For restoring the natural looking shine of your nails, when you do not have to necessarily wear a nail polish, do not put on a transparent shiner, rather use buffer to restore natural shine.

With just simple tips, you can keep your hands beautiful, healthy and younger looking ever.

How to be comfortable with your own self?

July 2, 2019 by madiha

The cosmetics industry is filled with “whitening beauty creams” and there is a huge market of women who are dying to buy something which can bring out their “whiter skin tone” especially when you have a dark or wheat complexion.

But trust me nothing in the world can make you happier than being satisfied with your own skin tone. Stop wishing that it would have better if you were born in a country where everybody has a white skin toner or wish your parents were of some white ancestry.

If you want to live your life peacefully and enjoy every bit of it, get comfortable with your skin. It is always okay to not come off a white skin background. You are who you are!!

So what can you do to feel comfortable in your own skin tone!

Acceptance:

First of all, acceptance is the key! Accept that you don’t have white skin tone and no matter how many whitening products you use, you can never change your skin tone. Own your skin tone and try to make yourself attractive with the skin you have. Do not fall for any skin whitening creams; just try to enhance the beauty of what you have got. Sub continent seems to be obsessed with “white skin” and women like to use fair skin foundations even when it does not complement their natural skin. So, first start by using the foundation which is exactly the tone of your original skin tone.

Embrace your flaws:

In your teen days, you may have issues which make you hate yourself whether it is your hair or freckles on your face. My grandma from the beginning used to critique me that my hair are so thin but it never bothered me because eventually it was my hair which were straight, silky and beautiful amongst the sisters. So always try to overcome these “So Called” flaws and embrace them. Own yourself and love yourself no matter what.

Be with positive people:

As company is what matters in the end and define who you are, so surround yourself with positive people. Friends who constantly body shame or comment on skin colors or other body related issues, it is better to take a step back from their company as these people will eventually bring you down. Be with positive people and get positive vibes to be more confident within yourself.

Keep yourself fit:

It is very important to keep yourself fit and active as this adds attractiveness and charm in your personality. It makes you fresh and vibrant. Do not let any Insta Post, movie or magazine to tell you what perfect body is. Just exercise to the amount where you feel comfortable with yourself and are proud of your body.

Every one of us is immensely beautiful in their own way and instead of trying to fit in the parameters which society defines for us, it is better to let yourself decide what you are comfortable with. Carry yourself with grace and people will follow you.

Tips to stay healthy this summer

June 21, 2019 by madiha

Summer season is considered the hottest season of the year and sultry winds make it difficult to be healthy and fresh. It is very important for individuals specially to keep themselves away from the harmful impacts of this dry and sunny weather. So here are 5 tips that are essential to stay fit and healthy this summer.

Be cool and hydrated:

Survival without water is impossible in summers, so take water in sufficient amounts. If an outdoor activity is planned, at least drink 3 to 4 cups before leaving the house. Always carry hard plastic bottle filled with water. Water consumption hydrates the body which keeps the blood pressure normal.

Use aloe vera as natural sunscreen:

Put sunglasses, hat and a natural sun block like aloe vera in your bag. Aloe Vera is the best sun screen when you are exposing your skin to sun, so grow aloe vera plant at your home place. Store made Aloe vera gel has also a soothing effect which protects skin from burning by keeping it hydrated and fosters the blood flow. Different aloe vera gels are made with different ingredients including chamomile, green tea, aloe vera and carrot seeds etc. to help soothe skins during summer times.

Sun teas are really amazing:

Use fresh flower and leaves as tea bags in a glass full of water and use these drinks as your regular tea in summers. Mint, lemon grass, hibiscus and chamomile are all rich in CBD, a healing herb to serve everything from depression to sun exposure in hot weathers. In summer season, usually people feel low; all these natural flowers provide CBD that helps them to feel fit and healthy. Use of jasmine flowers, lemon peels and orange can leave a pleasant effect on your health.

Nutritional additives:

These supplements can help you with a greater amount of physical energy, magnifying your summer routines. The B – complex vitamins are good enough to calm the nervous system and support cellular energy production. Summer season brings stress, depression and anxiety. Siberian ginseng is an amazing energy tonic. It is one of the most widely used and recommended herb in the world. Women perform many household chores in summer season, so dong quai is a tonic for women to revive their energy during summers.

Eat refreshing food:

To keep your skin glowing even in the hottest weather, it is important to eat healthy. Try eating lightweight salads and grilled fish and chicken to keep things light on your stomach. Light weight meals especially during the day keep you fresh and active. Moreover, you can add more fresh fruits in your diet. Different berries like strawberry, blueberry and raspberries provide anti-oxidants which are good for your skin. You can also add watermelon, melon, grapes, mango etc. are all good summer fruits which can help boost your energies and keep you refresh.

Summers are all about being light with food and keeping yourself hydrated all day long. A little exercise in morning hours before sun comes out can make a great difference for a healthy day.

Let’s have a look on this year’s award winning makeup products

June 5, 2019 by madiha Leave a Comment

Every year, for beautyholics more and more advanced and animal friendly beauty products are launched. Today, we will have a look on some of the award winning makeup products which are making waves in the beauty industry. Let’s start with the primer.

Tatcha, the Silk Canvas:

You may have seen your beauty timeline obsessed with this primer and there is a reason for that. Almost all beauty vloggers have been seen obsessing with this primer due to its silky smooth texture and it remains very light on skin. On enlarged pores, it provides a smooth canvas as the name states.

Dior Foundation:

Well tell me who is not obsessed with Dior foundation. Dah! With forty different shades introduced for different skin tones, this Dior foundation has a reason to die for. For your makeup routine, this is a wonderful addition and worth spending few extra bucks.

The Overachiever Concealer by Huda Beauty:

Well although Huda Beauty made waves with its exquisite range of eye lashes in the beauty market, but this concealer has impressed many makeup lovers due to its smooth blend in to skin. A wide range of colors and the deep coverage for all those marks, it is a wonderful product.

The Charlotte Tilbury Blush:

This creamy blush with a highlighter duo is something every women must have in her beauty closet. Without leaving any greasy residue on skin, it blends well and gives the sheer glow with the highlighter which complements the blush so well. It is a product which is suitable for all occasions and is also a long wear.

Tom Ford Eye Palette:

This small yet wonderful eye palette is a love affair for every woman around. With a little touch of water, these eyeshadows blend so well and help build the intensity you need to go for the event. They stay long and the texture is very smooth with rich pigments.

Lancome Monsieur Waterproof Mascara:

Every one of you knows that a little mascara never hurts!!! 🙂 Right? Even if you are not much in to makeup and like to go as little as possible, a little mascara is what every woman likes to add to elevate her even simplest look. This waterproof mascara does not smudge and widens the eyes.

YSL Lip Color:

This list of best beauty makeup products cannot be completed without taking about this lip color. This red color is all you need to elevate your simple looks. The super intense color and slim shape makes it one of the must haves.

Gucci Bloom: Fragrance of the year:

Well first of all, look at the beautiful casing; every woman’s dream for the lovely pink bottle comes true right away. The balanced, fresh and sophisticated floral smell with patchouli and musks makes it one of the special scents in your closet.

So ladies, these are some of the best buys which you must have this year to elevate your beauty looks.

Facts you need to know about night creams

June 1, 2019 by madiha

Some beauty creams like night creams can work wonder for your skin and there is a reason that it is called “beauty sleep”. A night cream on your bed side is a very important addition for your night time routine as it is something which helps a lot in keeping your skin revitalized and moisturized.

Let’s have a look on some interesting facts about night creams as they are and must be a part of your nightly skin care routine.

Night creams are slightly thick in consistency when compared to day creams as they have highly concentrated ingredients which help your skin cells to boost turnover, moreover increases circulation and hydration. In addition to it, night creams help amplify repairing of the skin cells which have seen some hard time during the sunny hours.
Night creams help reconstruct your skin sells as the ingredients are more focused to soothe and hydrate your dull skin after a hectic long day. So, we can say that night creams provide a break from the skin breakouts which occur all day due to heat, cold, dryness or pollution.
Most good night creams contain hyaluronic acid and Co-enzyme Q10 ingredients which help in cell renewal of the epidermal wall on the skin.

How to apply night creams?

Well, the best time for applying a night cream recommended by dermatologists is 10PM to 2AM as cell regeneration is at its peak during these hours. Instead of using it right before going to bed, you should apply night cream a bit earlier after proper cleansing. After cleansing your skin thoroughly, apply toner and serum and then put on some night cream and massage it in your skin in circular motion going upward.

Keep your skin type into consideration while choosing a night cream:

Just like day creams, night creams should also be purchased considering your skin types as no size fits all.

If your skin is dry, you should use night creams which contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalene or oils so that your skin can be revitalized. Try to use creams with non-abrasive and gentle ingredients.
For oily skin, dermatologists recommend using a gel based night cream which is not highly concentrated and light on skin so that pores clogging can be avoided. Ingredients like lactic acid or glycolic can help unclog pores and keep in check the levels of oil on your skin which can otherwise also cause acne on your skin.
For mature skin, it is recommended to use night creams which have anti-aging elements. Collagen production for anti-aging is very important so use creams which have Vitamin A and Peptides.

It is not important that you should always use expensive night creams. If you cannot afford you can use low cost under 500 INR night creams like mentioned below and give your skin the nightly repair it actually needs.

Soul Tree Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Biotique Bio Wheatgerm Youthful Nourishing Night Cream
Innisfree Aloe Revital Soothing Gel
Boots Anti-Ageing Night Cream
Garnier Skin Naturals Wrinkle Lift Anti-Ageing Cream
Himalaya Herbals Revitalizing Night Cream

Skin care products which can remove acne scars

May 5, 2019 by madiha Leave a Comment

Acne is not a single annoying thing at all. Scares which are left behind by this acne are more annoying than acne itself. These dark, uneven scars can take longer time to leave your skin than you ever anticipated. It is much easier to get rid of acne as compared to acne scars. They will haunt you for a longer time. Market is full of products that instantly help in getting rid of this acne problem but the acne scars need proper time and treatment to say good bye to your skin. Here we are going to discuss some skin care products which can greatly help in fading away these scars.

But always remember that every skin care product needs time to help scars fade.

Dr.Loretta: Apparently the pink color packing looks sweet and people wonder that how this pinky packed cream will help in fading away the acne scars. But believe me, this pack contains the highly concentrated form of vitamin C. This product does not only brighten your skin but also helps in removing the scars from your face. Give it a try and you will feel the difference within few weeks.
PowerGlow Peel: These are the pre-soaked pads. They are known as the gentler version of the medicated oxy pads. These pads are equipped with salicylic and glycolic acids. These pads have some antioxidants too so when you clean your face with these pads, they help in clearing your pores. PowerGlow Peel also helps you out in making your skin tone even.
Renee Rouleau: This is an amazing product that has power to fade away all your acne scars. This gel can work wonders for your skin. You need to apply this gel on your face when you are experiencing the problem of post breakout skin. It is an effective product that makes a huge difference in your life. You can get rid of left over dark spots after proper application of this gel regularly.
Peter Thomas Roth: Vitamin C has great brightening abilities. It does not only make your skin shine but also helps in removing the acne scars. Dermatologists strongly recommend the use of products which are rich in Vitamin C. So you must be happy to know that Peter Thomas Roth is a product which contains 20% of this stuff. This serum is just amazing as it does not only help in removing scars but also it works to balance discoloration of your skin.
MD Complete: This is one of the best products which is known for its amazing results. It helps in revitalizing your skin after acne scars as it is rich in vitamin C. This product has a balanced formula and it is also very good for sensitive skin.

Acne scars can be worrying as they take time to go away. Mild scars can fade with simple treatments as mentioned above but deep scaring mostly need aggressive treatment like micro-needling, filler treatments or laser treatment. This is why, you need to consult dermatologist before using any medicated product on your skin.

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