Stick foundation stays on the face for a long time and can be used to give maximum coverage for dark spots and other blemishes. It is suitable for dry and normal skin.

Mousse also gives good cover. It is like a foam foundation. It is suitable for all skin types. It does not clog in the wrinkles of aging skin so it gives a natural look.

Two way cake can be used as a powder and a foundation. For use as cream foundation, apply it with a wet sponge. It suits all skin types. As it comes into contact with a wet sponge, fungus may grow in it and contaminate it.

Compact foundation is a combination of powder and foundation. Apply it like you would apply a powder with a sponge. It is the easiest to apply and hardly takes any time.

Tinted moisturiser contains some color in it. It moisturises the face but does not cover any blemishes or spots as it is very light. It is suitable for all skin types.

Foundations can be of different types according to the effect they give after application.

Oil based foundations is to be used by people with dry skin.

Cream foundation contains a lot of moisturiser and has a texture like cream. It spreads evenly. It should be used by people who have dry to normal skin, especially by those who have wrinkles.

Liquid foundation may be water based or oil based. Water based is meant for oily skin and oil based for dry and sensitive skin.

Matte foundation gives a dry effect and also dries quickly when applied as it has no oil. It should be applied lightly in a thin layer otherwise it will give a caked-up look.

Sheer foundation as the name suggests it gives a natural look without giving any shine to the face. It contains silicone.

Before applying foundation shake it well so that all the components mix well. Use a clean sponge or clean fingers to apply it. Blend it well so that there are no patches and it gives a smooth look. Match the color to your skin for a natural look.

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Now nail art has come into its own. There are special nail salons and even in conventional beauty parlors, there is a separate nail section. Beauticians have special training in various manicure techniques and ways to beautify nails. More than one color is used to paint nails and they are enhanced with stones, beads and various motifs which are fixed on the nails with adhesives.

No two individuals have the same pattern or color of nail paint. For the adventurous each of the nails may be painted differently, have different motif and may even be adorned differently. It depends upon individual taste. Some of these patterns are quite interesting and unique. You must not think that these are not for you and must give it a try.

One thing that may stop you right in your tracks is the cost of visiting a beauty parlour for the express purpose of getting your nails painted. As it is, you have to pay for a host of beauty services. What you can do is to paint your nails at home in this new fashion. It is quite easy once you know how to go about it and it does not cost much either.

A polka dot motif is an interesting and popular motif. It can be made without much practice and you can create a multitude of designs. You can make the pattern on the whole nail, or part of the nail, or just at the tips of the nail. It will look good with every style of clothing. Here is how to do the needful.

• Clean your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Shape your nails by using a nail cutter and smoothen the edges using a nail file. Now-a-days square shaped nails are in.

• Select two to three colors of nail paint e.g. a glittery transparent color and a dark maroon or blue.

• Apply the glittery nail paint to the whole nail. Let it dry completely.

• Take a tooth pick or cotton bud. Dip it into the maroon coloured nail polish and make a pattern of polka dots on your nails. Repeat the process with the blue color and add to the pattern already made or make a new one on another nail.

• Be creative according to your liking. Allow different color nail paint to dry before using the second color.

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Those with a dark skin should use makeup with warm tone or golden or honey tone. They should avoid blue based cosmetics. For natural looking makeup they should use creamy or liquid makeup which should not be oily, else it will give an oily sheen to the face. Do not apply too much makeup as the layers show up more on dark skin.

Foundation- use a water based foundation. If it seems too thick, add a drop of water to it, mix well and apply. Blend well. Be sure to match the color of foundation to your skin tone. If your skin color varies according to the season, mix a lighter and darker foundation to get the right shade. Apply and check the effect in sunlight. A lighter shade will make the skin look patchy. If your skin is oily, choose a shade darker than your skin color.

Powder- use translucent powder. Apply a light layer and do not apply too much around the eyes.

Eye shadow- people with dark skin usually have brown or black eyes so colors like plum, burgundy brown, copper and bronze will look attractive. Dark metallic colors will suit you very well. Choose eye shadow with a little shimmer to show up the color more. Matte eye shadow should be applied with a wet brush to give a darker color effect. Use gold but not silver. Apply a light layer to look classy. Black liner and mascara will complete the look.

Highlighter- a hint of highlighter can be applied on the bridge of the nose, around the eyes, above the cheek bone and above the upper lip.

Blush on- the colors to use to give freshness to the face are coral, dark rose, peach and orange. Do not use brownish colors. Apply lightly along the cheek bones. A bronzer can be used for added effect.

Lipstick- use lipsticks that have a matte finish. They should not be frosted. Medium and dull shades will be most suitable. If the lips are dark, apply a little foundation and powder on them and then apply the lipstick. The colors to choose are red, plum, golden brown or nude color lip gloss. Do not use pink color. The lip liner should be the same color as your lip color.

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The trick is that the makeup should enhance your natural beauty. As per a study, women who wear makeup are more likely to get promotions as compared to those who go to office without any makeup. Women who stand out at work place due to the way of dressing or makeup are often more successful. Too smoky or glittering eyes may not stand the test of time in office.

The makeup you put while going to office should come up on the following rules:

• It should be there for a day. You can’t continue to retouch again and again in office.
• It should be simple and should not consume a lot of time in application. You often have to rush to office after finishing work at home.
• It should enhance the person in you and not hide it.
• Makeup should not be such that it distracts the people working with you in the office. Mesmerizing colors will not do. In addition, all around you including yourself should be comfortable.

Keeping the above in mind while deciding about the makeup, keep the following in mind:

• If your skin is smooth and without blemishes, skip using foundation. Better to apply a moisturizer, sunscreen and may give a very light finish of powder.

• Eye shadow you apply should not be very flashy, try brown, grey or of bronze color. Still better, you apply two shades of eye shadow that suit you and blend them for the best look. Mascara should be applied to finish up eye makeup. Preferably, go in for waterproof mascara as it lasts longer and does not need retouching for quite some time. Eyeliner will give a complete look to your eyes.

• Cheeks should not be done up in a way that they give shimmery look. Sheer blush will be better option. The cheek makeup should not be very glittery.

• Young girls can go in for darker shades of lipstick when in office. However, older ladies will look good in light shades like pink. Lip-gloss can be applied for fresher look of lips.

The more natural you look while going to office, the better and comfortable you will feel. These are general observations and you have to decide on specifics considering your environment and nature of work.

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Measure the length and width of your face with measuring tape to know the shape of your face. It can be long, oval, square, round or heart shaped. The measurements to be taken are-

• From the hair line on top of your forehead to the tip of the chin.
• Across the forehead where it is the widest.
• Across the cheek bones.
• From one side of the jaw to the other side, where it is widest.

“What is my face shape” is a very common question among women while preparing suitable hairstyles according to their personality. Note down the following measurements to make it easy to know the shape of your face:

• If the cheek area is the widest and the length and width of the face is almost equal, the face is round. The chin is also round in shape.

• The square face is also equal in length and width but the forehead, cheek bones and chin are all almost the same in width. The jaw line appears to be square with the chin just a point.

• The heart shaped face is broader at the upper end i.e. at forehead and cheek bones, and narrower at the jaw line. The chin is pointed as the face becomes narrower there as compared to the oval face.

• The face is said to be oval when it is longer than it is wider but the cheek bones are prominent. The forehead is wider and there is gradual narrowing of the face towards the chin.

• In a long face, the length is more than the width. The forehead, cheek bones and jaw line are almost the same width. The chin is prominent and the forehead is high giving the face a long look.

Once you know what is your face shape, you can select a hair cut that will suit you. The stylist at the hair salon can help you in this matter. Your hairstyle should bring out your best features and mask your faulty ones. A face that is round or wide can be made to look thinner by framing it with longer hair on either side of the face. A long face can be made to look more balanced by covering part of the forehead with hair.

Very fine hair will need layering and will not be able to take too much styling. Medium and coarse hair can be curled with ease and will hold shape well. Your hair style should be in accordance with your age and lifestyle.

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By following the process described below you will have a poreless skin and will be ready to face the world in a different way.

1. To start with, you have to choose a foundation primer that suits you best. The primer is the first coating applied before application of any makeup. Primers are colourless liquids available for different skin types – dry, normal and oily skin. Choose one that is right for your skin type. Take a small quantity of foundation primer in your hand and apply it liberally on the face so that the total face is covered evenly. If you find some deficiency on any portion, additional layers can be applied, as it is a light product.

2. After about five minutes, during which the primer will dry, apply tinted moisturiser. This is a very light product and gives a boost to the foundation. It gives good coverage as well. Moisturisers are also available for all types of skin so select the one suitable for your skin. This has to be applied in the same manner as the primer was applied.

3. When the moisturiser dries, start with the foundation. Foundation comes in about six different forms to suit different skin types. For best results it is better to consult an expert before buying one for yourself. Foundation is available in stick, liquid, powder and cream form. For application, a makeup sponge should be used. Apply only on areas needing extra covering. To avoid blotchy effect it should be properly blended with the moisturiser. Use a complexion brush if using powder foundation.

4. Finally it is the turn of a concealer. Concealer is basically applied to conceal some apparent problem with your skin, like scars, dark circles or pigmentation. It should be applied to cover these specific areas only. Dab just a little and blend the concealer well using a makeup sponge.

5. Finally it is time to apply setting powder. It should be translucent and colourless. Use a brush to apply it gently over the whole face. This powder also helps to dry out excess oil if it is present in your skin.

Remember, selection of the right product is most important to give the appearance of a poreless skin. You can add more allure with lipstick and eye makeup.

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The mud of the sea is said to have medicinal properties. It is believed to lessen the effect of aging on the skin, revitalising it and making it soft and youthful. You have to apply the mud on your face and body and let it dry. Allow it to work its magic for fifteen to twenty minutes with the minerals found in it. Wash it off and discover a soft and younger looking skin as the mud pack also promotes blood circulation.

Many cosmetic items are made from the Dead Sea products. An anti-aging cream containing minerals and plant extracts is a hot seller. It can rejuvenate your skin by nourishing it and supplying the cells with essential nutrients. Thus aging is delayed. Fine lines and wrinkles which are present are smoothened giving you a firmer skin.

A heavier and richer cream for night time use is also available. It purports to work overnight so that your skin is refreshed as you sleep. You have to massage it well into your skin so that the plant based ingredients penetrate deeply.

Dead Sea products are beneficial in many skin problems like acne and psoriasis. With long term use you can get rid of all types of acne. Skin, which has become dry, scaly, red or patchy, can also be cured by these products. Some people claim that they were cured of many diseases by using Dead Sea products which conventional medicine had not been able to treat. This needs to be verified.

Lying on the beach covered in a mud patch is relaxing and may sooth frayed nerves. The increased blood circulation gives a feeling of well being. Besides anti-aging products, nail care, facial and body products are available for both men and women. You can choose the products that you need and which suit you.

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For redhead makeup tips, to start the process it is essential to take full care of the face in particular and all exposed body parts in general. It is essential to take full care of the skin. Face should be washed at regular intervals and exfoliated to remove dead skin. While doing  makeup the following should be kept in mind:

Facial makeup tips for redhead: The trend these days is to look natural. Except for formal occasions, heavy makeup should be avoided. The shade of makeup especially for redheads should be as far as possible close to the natural skin. Stay away from pink tone of facial makeup as red hair adds warmth to your face. To cover freckles, if any, apply a natural shade of foundation. To hide spots and blemishes on the face, use green based concealer and set the makeup with powder.

Cheeks: You have to try and choose the blush on which suits you the best. You can try cream based, liquid based or mineral based blushers. In case of fair skin color coral and peach shades will suit the best. If you are of slightly darker hue, raisin color can be tried.

Eyes: You can experiment with a variety of shades of eye makeup. Most of the colors will suit you, neutral tones being best. You can go in for green, blue, golden and bronze colors. Avoid black as it may look too harsh in contrast with the hair.

Lips: Just like eye makeup you can try identical or contrast shades for your lips. If you want to use red, use it with brown a base.

For day time brown based shades like peach and dull gold will suit you best. Always remember one thing, your hair color radiates and gives warmth to your face. Effort should be to keep the warmth while doing makeup.

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The products are made of crushed minerals with no additives. The main ingredients are mica, titanium and zinc oxide and various other iron oxides. These are all natural minerals and can be applied directly to the skin using a soft brush. They suit every skin type affording very good cover. They are therefore called soothing botanicals.

A wide range of products is available. A concealer is available in two shades. Over it powder foundation is to be applied and comes in six shades to match every skin tone from fair to dark brown. It does not feel sticky and heavy but gives a translucent effect. With these two products all blemishes become virtually invisible and the skin looks smooth and fresh and it seems that no makeup has been used.

To complete the look eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner are available as also blush on and primer. Brushes for application are also provided. As all these products are made of minerals they integrate with the oil in the skin and the makeup stays in place for a long time. An added advantage is that the pure minerals act as anti oxidants diminishing the effect of free radicals. This improves the health of the skin on long term use.

Conventional makeup tends to clog the pores of the skin. Beauticians advise against wearing it for extended periods of time. Mineral based makeup is light and allows the skin to breathe. It is especially beneficial for those with a sensitive skin which becomes irritated with use of liquid foundation and those who have acne. The natural ingredients reduce the risk of rashes and skin allergy.

Those who have an uneven skin tone, reddish patches on the skin or dark spots can benefit from the covering properties of these products. This makeup can be applied in layers and a flawless and glowing complexion is the result. It can be used daily and it has an SPF of 15. Perspiration does not smudge the makeup easily so one can go about the daily routine. Even at the end of the day the appearance looks radiant. The eye makeup and lip gloss are also mineral rich and keep the eyes safe and the lips soft and moistened.

Books explaining proper application techniques are available with the makeup kits. Care should be taken to keep brushes clean and the makeup kit covered when not in use. This will prevent any impurities from entering the makeup products and harming your skin.

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Here are detailed a few easy steps needed to transform you beautifully:

• Sheer makeup comes in two shades of foundation- a light and a darker shade. Apply a strip of both colors separately on your cheek and see if either color matches your skin tone. If it does, then that is the foundation for you. If neither color matches, then blend the two foundation colors, adding more of the lighter or darker shade as required. Test the final product. If it is satisfactory then use as much as needed and store the rest in a container for future use.

• As always, wash your face to remove dirt and traces of stale makeup using a conditioning soap-free face wash. Pat face dry. Apply moisturiser, either oil free if you have oily skin or the usual for normal skin. This is necessary to seal in moisture in the skin and it will help the makeup to adhere to the skin.

• Next use a concealer to hide dark circles, acne marks, pigmentation and uneven skin. The concealer should be a shade lighter than your skin tone. Apply a little and blend it in properly so that there are no harsh edges.

• Take the soft brush appropriate for applying the sheer powder foundation. Dip the brush in the container to coat it with the foundation. Tap it on the edge to dislodge extra powder. Allow the powder to reach deep into the bristles of the brush.

• Start applying the foundation beginning at the outer side of the face and moving towards the centre. The action should be circular. Once the whole face is covered, dust it again with the brush without dipping it in powder. This will spread it evenly.

• Check your face in the mirror. If any blemishes are visible apply some more concealer at that spot, blending the edges.

Do not touch the makeup products with your hands. Even washed hands have residues of natural oils that will get transferred and contaminate the makeup. Always use clean brushes and cotton balls to apply the products.

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