How To Deal with Sensitive Skin

Hey guys! Many people believe they have sensitive skin, but do not have a clear idea of what is really is. It is not something that is easy to diagnose on your own, which is why you should see an doctor for a proper check-up. For those of you that have sensitive skin, it can be a challenge to find the right products for your skin's needs. I'm one of those "lucky" girls that have sensitive skin (oh, joy). When ever the weather changes, my hands and forearms get so irritated, and I admit that it's hard to resist scratching. there have been numerous times when my skin broke out do to a type of clothing detergent used to wash my clothes or a facial lotion that made my skin so red and irritated that it felt like it was burning up! I also have acne, which thankfully is under control by a couple prescriptions, and cleared it up right a way.

Thankfully, I outgrew some of the effects of having sensitive skin, but there are still a lot of effects that happen. To combat this crazy skin menace, here are some tips that I hope will help y'all out. But, I'm not a doctor, so take any issues up with one immediately, if you have any questions!
 

How To Appear More Awake

Hello my fellow readers! How are all of you today? I have been away from blogging for too long, but I have a post for you all today. I recently got my vivera (by Invisalign) retainer from my dentist, and it is rather irritating. You have to take it out every time you want to eat, and you have to take caution as to not grind your teeth while sleeping or to accidentally crush it, otherwise you wait weeks for a new one. Even braces were less of a hassle than this piece of plastic! I also came back from a rafting trip yesterday for one of my classes, so I was too tired to post. I’ll upload the pictures for this post later. Well, onto today’s post!

As the generations progress, it seems as though us humans get less and less sleep every year. For a lot of us, it is not that we do not have enough time (unless you’re in university, have children, have to deal with a crisis etc), it’s just that we do not want to use our time wisely. The introduction of more efficient devices allows for us to waste as much time as we want, and get even less sleep. Well, if you actually do not have enough time to sleep due to serious reasons, then I have a few makeup and beauty tips for you:

Tip #1: A simple product, such as peach coloured or white pencil liner, is one of the most discrete ways that you can appear more awake. Keep your eyes open, and gently swipe a cotton swab along your lower waterline. Then, apply a couple layers of the pencil liner. Wait a few seconds and do the same to the upper waterline.

Tip #2: If your eyes appear red due to lack of sleep, use a dark navy liner in any form, and tight line your eyelashes. Next, make a line as close to the lash line as possible, and gently smudge. The blue in the eyeliner seems to make the redness in your sclera (the white space surrounding the limbal ring of your eye, which encircles the iris) disappear, but only you will know that.

Tip #3: If you get puffy eyes from not sleeping, try keeping them closed for an extra ten minutes, and then apply ice covered in a cloth to the area. Gently press on your cheek bones after about five minutes with your fingers to decrease the amount of fluid under the eyes.

Tip #4: Invest in a good brightening concealer. Brightening concealers differ from a regular concealer, as they usually are pink based, to give your eyes a pearly look and helps you look more awake. If you do not use concealer, try buying a highlighting product, such as shimmery baked pearls. You can easily swirl a brush in the pigment pearls and brush it over areas that need brightening.

Tip #5: Drink a lot of fluids; it can help you become more alert throughout the day.

Tip #6: Take advantage of dark circles, and apply a dark sandy eyeshadow along both the lower and upper lash lines, and blend for a perfect smoky eye.

Tip #7: Apply an earthy shade of eyeshadow all over the eyelids, and then apply a shimmery shade in the center of the lids to make them appear larger and alert.

There you have it! A few tips to help you appear as if you have had a good night’s rest. I as planning on doing a tutorial tomorrow, but I will keep it a secret. I appreciate all of you that read my blog, and those that have subscribed. Thank you guys, and stay posted.

Happy Testing

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School Pictures Tips

Hello all of you readers! How are you doing? I am back from my trip, and I have a few reviews and tutorials planned out for you all. It makes me cringe to type this, but with only a few days of August left, there is little time to hang out with the people you haven’t gotten around to, or stay up until six in the morning every day. September is right around the corner, and if you are like me, then you have to attend school this coming Monday. School is exciting for the first few weeks, then its back to the sleepless nights, and fretting about overdue papers. Enjoy these few days while you can, and hopefully you readers are part of the lucky ones that get to attend next later than the rest of us. Well, onto today’s post!

 Registering for school may be on the painful side, as you have to line up multiple times, and wait for hours before you can finally leave. By the most of the good lockers are taken and the textbooks are reduced down to the “gently-used” editions. The most tedious yet exciting part of registration has to be school pictures. A lot of preparation goes into getting your look right for the photo, but when you look back on it all, it might seem a bit silly. For now, enjoy your time being in school, and worry all you want, as this post is full of ways to get your picture looking clean, simple, and memorable.

Tip 1: If you do wear makeup for the photos, avoid makeup setting powders that contain mica. Mica is known for its reflectiveness, and can cause while patches to show up on your face from the camera flash.

Tip 2: For eyeshadow, only wear colours that you will not regret putting on your face for the photo. If in doubt, try natural looking colours, for a fresh looking face. Colours like a tan brown, taupe, or even a light wash of gold look good on any skin tone.

Tip 3: If you want a little bit of sparkle, wear sheer but light colours, instead of all matte ones, which can make the eyes appear flat. If using more than one shade, use a sheer wash of colour, and matte colours for contouring and the undereye area.

Tip 4: Avoid wearing too much blush. I know many people that pile on the blush, but it can end up looking odd in photos. Instead, gently pat a clean finger into a crème or powder blush, and lightly dot the apples of your cheeks. Blend in the colour, until you can barely see it. Repeat these two steps , and you will have the perfect amount on your cheeks. Blush can help you to avoid looking too pale in photos, as the bright lighting can wash out your face colour.

Tip 5: For mascara, just a couple coats should do. Again, too much product doesn’t mean your look will become more polished. If you are not a fan of mascara, curl lashes and apply clear brow and lash gel, to make then more defined.

Tip 6: Try to keep your makeup light; you only want to cover any imperfection, not your entire face. Concealer should be the only type of cover up you would need for a photo, followed by face powder.

Tip 7: When picking an outfit, you have to consider what will be visible in the photo. If you have the option to pick the pose you want, pick beforehand, so you can get your best picture. It is best to pick something simple, without being too casual. Pick out your outfit the night before and you are all set.

Tip 8: If you are trying to find the perfect hairstyle, make a side part, and gently smooth the hair. Do not flatten the hair; just try to make it appear neater. This is the easiest thing to do with your air for photos, as it looks great on everybody.

Tip 9: Last tip I have before I sign off for the day, is to relax. Even if you do not remember any of this, remember to stay calm and everything will go well. A relaxed smile looks better than a nervous one.

Well, there you have it, nine tips that I hope will get you through picture day. Even if you are not satisfied with your picture, at least you know what to do for next time. I just had my photo taken a couple days back, and the photographer took the photo so quickly, I have a feeling she took it before I was fully smiling. Oh well, I’ll see when I get them. Tomorrow’s post will have a picture of my new braceless teeth. Today’s photos are turning out too blurry, and maybe I will have better luck tomorrow. Hope you like it. Well, I’m heading to bed. Take care everyone, and thank you for reading.

Happy School Registering

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Dark Circles

Hello everybody, how has your day been? Well mine was pretty good, except I noticed something odd. School has been keeping me up until the wee morning hours finishing projects, studying, blah blah blah. All of that determination and lack of sleep is finally over, but it has left me with dark circles and blemished skin. When I do not get enough sleep, my skin gets unpredictable and dark circles form. Well, don't get me wrong, I already had dark circles, but they were not noticeable. Dark circles are common, most of us are naturally "gifted" ( what a gift) with them. There are many creams and serums that can "get rid of" these harmless skin issues, but a few simple tips can help to reduce the appearance of them. Dark circles can appear due to many health and environmental factors, such as age, sleep deprivation, bruising, rubbing the eyes, genetics and even seasonal allergies. Often times, a change of diet, medication or even just leaving your eyes alone can banish dark circles for your face, or at least make them less noticeable.Now that the problem is solved , I can give you four tips that may help you diminish the appearance of these guys. Let's start!