A good tip to follow when searching for your best clay mask, is to try out sample sizes first ( like the ones they give out at beauty counters) that way you can test the product, before you commit. Many clay masks are now made to target various skin types, which means a few of the options below are interchangeable.

If you have dry skin: Look for moisturizing masks and steer clear of  acidic fruits which might dry your skin out more. Instead opt for water-filled fruits like peaches or watermelon. Your skin craves hydration, so be sure to keep it moisturized to battle dryness. Below are a few clay masks to keep your face hydrated and fighting dryness, all ranging in price to find one that works for you and your budget.

If you have oily skin: Look for a clay mask that has ingredients to help control shine without drying your face out. Aloe and seaweed are good shine-control ingredients as well as acidic fruits like lemon or strawberry. The first mask had awesome reviews, and is super affordable. The chocolate and strawberry work together to control shine without drying your skin, and the scent is said to be delicious. Check out all three masks to find one within your budget.

If you have combination skin: Then you have many options! You can look for one to control oil, or one for dry skin, or simply go for clay masks made for combination skin. Look for fruits and other natural ingredients in your mask. The first mask is my favorite, the avocado adds moisture and has tons of vitamins, and the oatmeal soothes your skin to avoid drying.  The rest of the masks are also for combination skin and vary in price.

If you have sensitive skin: Look for a clay mask with natural ingredients to ensure no bad side effects will occur. Purifying clay masks and hypoallergenic ones are good choices, because they will cleanse your face and be gentle on your skin at the same time. Below are three masks suitable for sensitive skin, and ranging in price to ensure you find what you are looking for without breaking the bank.

If you have rosacea: Don’t just pick up any product, be sure to look for one which helps reduce redness and can be used for sensitive skin. Another good tip when choosing a mask is to stop by a beauty counter and ask for samples. That way you can try out the product and make sure it will not have negative effect on your skin. The clay masks below are specifically made for rosacea and sensitive skin and range in price. “Keep the peace” by Philosophy has awesome reviews and you can trust in the brand.

If you are prone to acne: look for a clay mask that specifically says for acne treatment, or a clarifying one which helps reduce scarring. One ingredient you might want to look for is lemon, since it has healing properties and helps remove impurities. The masks below are meant for acne prone skin and range in price to fit your budget.

The great thing about gifting a bottle of perfume, is the fact there are tons of options; whether mom loves floral, fruity, subtle, or a crisp scent you are sure to find one she’ll love. Below are ten best selling perfumes to help you find the one for mom. Which is your favorite perfume?

Estee Lauder Pleasures Bloom, 1.7 oz.

This scent is a great choice if your mom if she likes floral and fruity smelling perfumes. With tones of rose, jasmine, grapefruit and luscious raspberry this one is sure to become a favorite.

Lancome Tresor Eau de Parfum Spray

If your mom is a romantic who likes classic scents, I recommend Lancome’s Tresor. Rose and lilac tones, and apricot blossom. This is one of those scents that stays with you all day.

Gucci Fragrance Flora Glamorous Magnolia, 3.4 oz.

This fashionable perfume will become a favorite in your mom’s collection. Citrus, gardenia, peony, sandalwood, and warm chocolate are a few of the tones used to create this fragrance. Mom will get tons of compliments wearing this lovely perfume.

Marc Jacobs Fragrance Daisy Eau de Toilette, 3.4 oz.

This is a soft scent perfect if mom prefers a subtle yet noticeable fragrance. Violet, strawberry, musk and vanilla are a few tones that make up this fragrance. Sweet and playful with a flirty edge.

Escada Rockin’ Rio Eau de Toilette, 1.7 oz

Escada is known for yummy smelling perfumes, with their sweet yet fresh scent. Rockin’ Rio is a fruity and floral fragrance with coconut, papaya and pineapple notes. This will become your mom’s favorite, and you might want to purchase an extra one for yourself!

Dior Beauty Miss Dior Le Parfum

Miss Dior is a sweet and sensual fragrance. It feautures mandarin, rose, and patchouli notes to add to it’s sophisticated scent. A timeles classic reinvented.

Gucci Guilty Intense 50ml Eau De Parfum Spray

Gucci guilty is a long lasting fragrance with pink pepper, lilac and amber notes. A provocative perfume made for a sensual woman.

Versace Bright Crystal, 1.7 oz.

For the confident and feminine woman who loves glamorous things. This perfume is light but very noticeable. With pomegranate, lotus flower, and musk notes to create the perfect harmony between a sensual yet light fragrance.

Opium Eau De Toilette Spray

Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is a best-seller for a reason. It includes mandarin, myrrh, jasmine and carnation notes which add to its’ decadent character.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

This feminine and subtle scent is a good choice if your mom loves light and fresh perfumes.  Bamboo, granny smith apple and cedarwood notes blend to create this crisp and floral scent. A great choice to match this upcoming summer season.

Check out a few of my favorite fitness inspiration quotes and pictures below. When you’re done you should be motivated to get moving!

Going red requires your commitment to maintain the shade from fading. Red hair looks vibrant and calls attention, but it’s also the fastest color to fade over time. Purchase a shampoo and conditioner specifically made to help keep red looking good.

Another thing to remember when going red is that once you dye your hair this ravishing shade, it’s best to keep the color for a while. This is mainly because red pigment can be tough to fully take out ,and can leave orangey undertones if you plan on going lighter when you’re done being a redhead.

Red hair looks good on all skin tones, especially due to the many options when it comes to hair coloring. You can go fully red, get highlights or lowlights; and not to mention the many shades of red you can play with. Which look do you like best?!

Want noticeable red without being too dramatic? Try red hair with gold undertones 

If you want an intense shade try  ”Jessica Rabbit” vibrant red hair 

Looking for a subtle or dark red? Try burgundy hair

If you want a different and original look, check out the red ombre on burgundy hair below

Want a dramatic in your face color? Go for a super bright red

If you want hints of red- try highlights and choose your favorite shade from bright to darker reds

Looking for a fun trendy style? Go for a red ombre look

 If you want to go red but want a subtle look that doesn’t involve bleach- choose a mahogany shade

 Want another fun and trendy look to try? Go for a look with different shades of highlights 

 If you prefer a dark red that’s still noticeable- try a red wine shade

]]> http://www.beautycareme.com/10-most-beautiful-red-hair-color-ideas/feed 0 http://www.beautycareme.com/purple-and-bronze-smokey-eye-makeup-tutorial http://www.beautycareme.com/purple-and-bronze-smokey-eye-makeup-tutorial#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 15:30:36 +0000 guest http://www.beautycareme.com/?p=5912 Smokey eye shadow looks are a common love among most girls. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Kristen Stewart have been seen sporting different forms of smokey eye makeup looks. This look works great no matter what you complexion is.

Here is a fun purple smokey eye shadow tutorial with a pop of bronze. Make sure to team this look up with a winged liner look, since they look great together. This makeup look can be great for any evening event and will match almost any cocktail dress you choose.

So let’s go straight into how to create this smokey purple and bronze eye shadow look!

Things you will need:

• eyeshadow primer
• face compact
• Eye shadow (Colours Needed Silver, Bronze, Purple, Charcoal/Black)
• Black Eyeliner pencil
• Liquid Eye Liner
• Kajal/Black liner
• Mascara
• Lash Curler
• Lash Comb

Step 1:
On clean eye lids, apply eye shadow primer and blend for a flawless makeup application. Applying primer prior to shadow ensures your look lasts all day and prevents the eye shadow from creasing.

Step 2:
Apply Bronze eye shadow on the whole of the lid without creating any extensions. Apply very evenly on to the whole of the rim.

Step 3
Apply the purple eye shadow on just the crease. Make an enclosed jacket with the purple eye shadow.

Step 4:
Now take the charcoal or black eye shadow and apply on the exterior of the lid to create a Smokey effect. This will give this shadow look an exotic touch.

Step 5:
Now use the silver highlighter on the whole of the brow bones. Also apply on to the eye and nose joint.

Step 6:
The shadowing part is done. Time to move onto the liner. Make a tailed liner extension on to the upper lid only. Do not make it not too thick but as a thin and sleek line running from near the nose joint to the exterior in a winged form.

Step 7:
Use a black liner pencil or a kajal on the lower rim. Join the lines at the eye ends but do not extend in a winged form. This will give a completely different kind of a look to this eye makeup other than the usual form of winged extensions.

Step 8:
Use mascara in a top-down way on the upper lashes and in a zig zag way onto the lower lashes.

Step 9:
Comb the lashes with a lash comb to avoid getting any clumps of mascara. Follow up with another coat of  mascara if you’d like.

Step 10:Use a lash curler to add that extra curl effect on your lashes.

Step 11: Here is a close up of the final look on this amazing bronzed purple smokey eye shadow look. Perfect for a date or night out with the girls!

Author Bio:

Chetana is an amateur makeup artist from India and founder of StyleCraze – India’s largest beauty network. She is completely addicted to makeup, especially the colour play and the process involved. Visit StyleCraze for more smokey eye looks and other makeup tutorials!

If you always wear your hair in a ponytail…

Why not dress up your ponytail a bit! You can try braiding it, or switching from a high ponytail to a low one. Or try the super easy and fancy looking side ponytail like the one in the tutorial below.

If you always wear your hair down…

Change it up by switching parts. Something that simple, can make a big difference. Try a side part and  use a few bobby pins to sweep one side behind your ear.

Another quick thing you can do to change the look, is add waves with a curling iron or hot rollers. Hot rollers are a nice alternative to a curling/flat iron because they are pre-heated and all you have to do is roll them on your hair, then get ready while your hair sets. If your hair is already wavy/curly try a blow out or straighten it.

Conair Jumbo Roller Instant Heat Hair Setter

If you always wear your hair in a bun…

Fancy up your bun, by wearing it super high and sleek. Or you can also wear a nice headband or bandana on your hair, add a poof, and finish with a high messy bun. Check out a few pretty headbands below.

Hair Accessories
Hair Accessories

• A nice way to wear colored eyeliners and add more intensity at the same time, is by layering over black liner. Check out step-by-step pictures below so you get a visual idea.

1. Start by applying black eyeliner over your top lid.

 2. Layer colored eyeliner over the black line on your top lid.

 3. Apply mascara, and if you’d like apply colored liner to the bottom lid as well.

• Another thing you can try, is using two different colored eyeliners. In the pictures below I opted for blue and gold liners.

• If you want to add eyeshadow, try neutral colors so the main emphasis remains on the bright eyeliner. Nice eyeshadows which work well with most colors are gold, taupe, pearl and similar shades. Of course, if your going for a super bright look, pack on the color!

• If you prefer black liner on your top lid, you can wear colored eyeliner on the bottom lid instead just like the picture below.

Regardless of how you choose to wear colored eyeliner, don’t forget to coat your lashes with mascara. To intensify the look, add false lashes. This pretty trend can be worn many ways as this post shows, and it’s a fun and easy way to add some color to your look.

Will your hair be damaged? Will it look good on you? What if you look too blonde? These might be some of your concerns, especially if you have darker hair and a darker complexion. Blonde can look good on everyone, you just have to find the right shade and whether highlights or a full-head of blonde looks best. And to answer the first question, over-bleached hair can feel dry over time which is why hair treatments to add moisture are a must. Highlights don’t cause much damage, especially if your going for a medium blonde shade or go lighter gradually.

Here are ten blonde hair color looks to help you find the best one for you.

Platinum blonde

Brownish-blonde

Honey blonde with platinum highlights

Brown and blonde ombre

Chunky blonde highlights

Peek-a-boo- blonde highlights

Balayage highlights

Golden blonde

 Multi-tonal blonde

 Dirty blonde

If you’re going to the salon, it’s a good idea to bring pictures of what color you’d like. It’s also good to be realistic with hair color expectations, if you have jet black don’t expect to be able to go platinum after one coloring session. Most often stylists tell you upfront what shade they can bring your hair to, and usually going 2-3 shades lighter is recommended to avoid over-damaging your hair.

I put together a few options below, which will frame a round face without making it look rounder. The best frame shape for your youthful-shaped face is squared. Definitely avoid round frames, oval shapes might work, but round frames end up making your face look rounder. Another thing to try to avoid in sunglasses are colored lenses, lightly tinted are fine, just don’t go for super rosy or bright blue.

Linda farrow luxe Square Cat Eye Sunglasses

Alexander mcqueen Metal Aviators with Skull

Ray-Ban Original Aviator Sunglasses, Golden/Blue

Marc by marc jacobs Oversized Metal Aviator Sunglasses

Stella McCartney Square-frame ombré acetate sunglasses

Kate Spade New York – Domina (Shiny Gold Black/Grey Gradient) – Eyewear

Prada Square Cat’s-Eye Sunglasses

Shea butter is a fatty substance derived from the nuts of a shea tree. It’s a very popular ingredient in cosmetics, and lotions due to its hydrating and healing properties. It keeps skin soft and moisturized, and is also used to prevent stretch marks, and help diminish scars. Le Beurre shop focuses on “celebrating, honoring, and highlighting” shea butter by using it in all its products, so if you love a great and natural skin care product check out the review below and visit their site to browse their selection.

I received a pretty little box filled with products from Le Beurre shop to try and review. As i mentioned, I was very excited about trying out these all-natural products, because I know shea butter is a necessity when you are pregnant and trying to keep stretch marks away. With a growing belly, your skin stretches quickly and loses elasticity which in turn causes stretch marks. One way to battle them, is by keeping your skin hydrated which shea butter is very well known for doing. Below are pictures of the pretty packaging, and shea butter goodies included inside!

SHEA BUTTER LIP BALM

Besides a growing belly, I have also had to deal with extra chapped lips. No matter how often i re-applied a few lip-balms, all tailored for dry-chapped lips, they just didn’t seem to be cutting it. Which is why I was very excited to see a small shea butter lip balm sample included.

I really liked the fact that this lip balm kept my lips moisturized, but didn’t feel heavy or greasy. Within a few days of wearing it, I noticed my lips didn’t feel as as chapped as they had previously been with other lip balms. I also didn’t need to re-apply as often as other lip balms because the shea butter really penetrated my lips to keep them from cracking and feeling dry. I Loved this lip balm, and highly recommend it to all of you who suffer from constant chapped lips, or for the winter season when dry lips are very common.

SHEA BUTTER FACE CREAM

I prefer light lotions when it comes to my face, so I was a bit worried I wasn’t going to like this face cream simply because it’s heavier than a lotion. I was also worried about the fact sometimes creams with shea butter can leave a greasy feeling behind, but I am glad to say Le Beurre delivered with this product. As mentioned a cream is heavier than a lotion, but it wasn’t as much as I had expected. It was buttery to the touch, and non-greasy after applying. Throughout the day, I could feel the cream remained on my face and kept it hydrated without that greasy feeling.

SHEA BUTTER BODY CREAM

 Le Beurre offers shea butter creams for the body in various scents including the original unscented above, and the ones pictured below:lavender, vanilla, lemongrass, and sage. All the creams left my skin feeling baby-soft, and the scented ones offered a nice and subtle fragrance. They do their job at keeping skin super moisturized, and have a buttery texture- to best describe it.

The unscented one still had a nice and natural scent to it, and I loved how smooth all the creams felt. My skin is already soft as is, but the shea butter creams gave it a silky-soft feel that stayed put throughout the whole day. My husband even noticed, and kept complementing me on how extra soft my skin was feeling.

Le Beurre’s shea butter creams are the perfect cure for dry skin, especially extra dry areas like elbows, knees and heels. They also work as cuticle moisturizers for your nails, in other words they are the perfect prescription for soft skin from head to toe.

If you love shea butter, and are looking for a luxurious cream to try check out Le Beurre Shop. You will not be disappointed by the skin-softening results this all-natural product delivers.