Winter Skincare Basics: Combat Skin Dryness and Preserve Youth

On January 26, 2012

Winter is a tough experience for any skin type. Even if you have an oily skin, you may suffer from severe skin dehydration due to prolonged exposure to central air heating, contrasting temperatures, and harsh winds. People with acne can hardly balance the act, torn between the need to calm down those nasty pimples [...]

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How to Make Herbal Coconut Balm for Face or Body

On January 26, 2012

I fell in love with my fruit- and herb-infused coconut oil, I am using it everywhere. The recipe is simple: melt 1 cup coconut oil (preferably organic) on very, very low heat until liquid and add the herbs – as much or as little as you like. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes on [...]

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How to Apply Eye Makeup if You Wear Glasses

On January 26, 2012

Q: I wear glasses. How do I apply eye make-up? Belinda, via email.

A: Makeup artist Holly Bray recommends using lightly shimmering eye shadow to draw attention to your eyes. She advises choosing   cream formulas instead of powders. Such formulas stay put so they won’t leave your lenses smeared. Don’t forget to apply highlighter under [...]

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Natural Lash Growth: How to Create Long, Strong Lashes Naturally

On January 26, 2012

Q: I’m losing my lashes! How can I keep them from falling out?

A: Lashes are like hair: Either you’re born with ones that are thick and lustrous or you inherit sparse, brittle ones. But regardless of whether or not you’ve been blessed by nature,  you should always take good care of your lashes. [...]

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How to Fade Post-Acne Marks Naturally

On January 26, 2012

Q: What’s the best way to fade discoloration on my face from pimples? —Melanie N., Toronto

A: The post-breakout spots that you see are a result of acne inflammation bringing increased blood flow (red spots) or pigment (brown spots) to the area, dermatologists say.

Post-acne marks will fade naturally in several weeks or possibly [...]

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Natural Brow Care Tips: How to Grow Great Brows

On January 26, 2012

Well-defined eyebrows help to sculpt your facial features and draw attention toward your pretty peepers and away from dark circles or bags if you are prone to them.

GO WITH THE FLOW. Choose a powder or pencil that matches the color of your eyebrows perfectly.  Most of us tend to choose reddish hues for eyebrows, [...]

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Using a Bronzer in Winter

On January 26, 2012

Q: Can bronzers and self-tanners be used in winter? —Jaimie S., via email.

A: Yes, but use lighter shades of bronzer for a fresh and vibrant look. Start by cleansing and gently exfoliating your skin. Smooth on a tinted moisturizer or add a few drops of tinted self-tanner to your regular face cream. Sweep [...]

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Lancome Juicy Tubes: Green Ingredient Review

On January 23, 2012

What they claim: Shine Refined.

Full list of ingredients: Polybutene, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, C18-36 acid triglyceride, tridecyl trimellitate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, silica dimethyl silylate, linalool, geranoil, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, eugenol, sodium saccharin, silica, limonene, citral, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polyethylene terephthalate, polymethyl methacrylate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, alpha-isomethyl oilone, hexyl cinnamal, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, butylparaben, [...]

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ZOYA Nail Polish: My Recipe To Endless Manicure

On January 23, 2012

It perhaps takes two years after giving birth for a new mom to start feeling like a woman again. At least that’s how long it took me. On Marie’s second birthday I gave myself a mani/pedi; a week later, I’ve got Victoria Beckham’s short bob and super-dark brown Aveda hair color that I have been [...]

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How to Camouflage Puffy Eyes

On January 23, 2012

First, get some sleep, party girl! That’s one way to lighten up raccoon eyes.  My recipe is simple: wipe off the waterproof makeup with olive oil (lots of it), rinse off the remainders with baby soap (ideally, organic), and then apply lots and lots of anti-cellulite cream to the eye area avoiding lids and immediate [...]

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