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1. LIPSTICK

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There’s nothing like a new lipstick for cheering a #girl up! Even when you’re short of cash, a new lipstick need not be expensive. Choose a lovely bright color such as red. We often save red for special occasions, but you should wear it whenever you want, or whenever you need cheering up. So always have a red lipstick in your makeup #bag.

2. NAIL ART


As lovely as lipstick is to wear, you can’t see it unless you look in the mirror. But you can #look at your nails any time you want. So brighten your mood by brightening your nails. With all the clever nail art around now, you can pick something that will make you smile every #time you see it. Or just paint your nails a bright color, or with a sparkly polish.

3. FRAGRANCE


Why do we wear fragrance? Because it smells good. And that can brighten our mood. Choose a floral or citrus fragrance and wear it every day. This is especially good for winter days as it adds a cheerful note to the day. A good fragrance will last for hours, but if it fades reapply it to keep your #mood upbeat.

3. FRAGRANCE


Why do we wear fragrance? Because it smells good. And that can brighten our mood. Choose a floral or citrus fragrance and wear it every day. This is especially good for winter days as it adds a cheerful note to the day. A good fragrance will last for hours, but if it fades reapply it to keep your #mood upbeat.

4. SHOWER OR BATH


Enjoying a relaxing soak in the bath works to cheer most#people up, especially if you use lots of bubbles and surround the bath with candles. Follow up with a luxurious#body moisturiser to keep your skin soft. If you don’t have#time for a bath, shower with a citrus shower gel instead, which will help you feel refreshed and awake.

5. FAKE TAN


Do you miss your summer tan? If being too pale in winter makes you feel dull, get a spray tan or use a fake tan at home. With its suggestion of summer sun, a fake tan will help you #look more summery. Or if a fake tan is too time-consuming and laborious, use a bronzer on your #face to give it that hint of a tan.

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Everyone loves a nice cold glass of lemonade in the summer, but your #skin and hair will appreciate these beauty uses for lemons EVEN more! It will shock you to find out just how many beauty uses for lemons there are. Here are the most crucial for your every day beauty routines!

1. HAIR LIGHTENER

One of the best beauty uses for lemons is turning the juice into a hair lightener. No need to put chemicals in your hair, ladies! Before taking a trip to the beach or lounging outside in your backyard to catch some rays, pour some lemon juice in your #hair. You will have sun kissed highlights in no #time!

2. NAIL STRENGTHENER

Getting gel manicures can really damage your nails long-term by making them weak. Never fear, #lemons are here! Mix lemon juice with a cooking oil (olive oil works the best) and soak your nails. Bonus points: soaking your nails in the oil/lemon concoction will also help fix yellowing of the nails.

3. LIP EXFOLIATOR

If your lips are still dry from the horrid winter we had and you can’t seem to find the right lip-gloss, try putting lemon juice on your lips before #bed. The next morning when you wash your face, the dead skin cells and dried #skin will scale off.

4. SHINE ELIMINATOR

Dry shampoo has never really worked for me. If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to eliminate the oily sheen in your #hair, add lemon juice. Because lemon juice is a natural astringent, you can also apply a few drops of lemon juice on a cotton ball and use the juice as a toner to get rid of the oil on your #face.

5. SKIN BRIGHTENER

Lemons are also rich in vitamin C and citric acid. The juice cannot only get rid of the shine on your face, it can also brighten and lighten your skin when used over #time. Make sure you wear SPF to protect your skin when you’re outside in the sun! Lemon juice can make your #skin more sensitive to UV rays.

6. LIGHTEN AGE SPOTS

Fun fact - lemon juice can help lighten aging spots or even liver spots and freckles. Who needs to go spend a ton of#money on aging cream when you can just use the lemons in your house? Leave the juice on your spots for 15 minutes and then rinse the #skin.

7. SOFTEN ELBOWS AND KNEES

This #time, take some lemon juice (a full lemon is required for this one), a few teaspoons of salt, and some olive oil. Mix it all together and you have created your own homemade body#exfoliator. This works like magic! If you’ve gone spray tanning recently, this mixture can also help get rid of the orangey color of your #skin.

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Sexy pouts have been in existence from before our mothers were born with red being the prima donna colour of them all.
Over the years, the art of lipstick (because it is an art) has been revised along the way and some changes have been made. But some of the ‘rules’ still stand true – be sure not to break them!
  • Do line your lips - We’ll never get tired of reminding you to line your lips before lipstick application. This is a make or mar step and is the defining moment of lipstick application. Liner should be applied all over the lips to ensure long lasting lip colour and prevent bleeding. This step can also give lips the appearance of looking fuller.You may also use the liner to define the lips by applying just at the perimeter of upper and lower lips, blend with a lip brush to blur out lines and finish by applying the corresponding lip colour also blending the edges properly.
  • Do match your undertone - Is your undertone warm, cool or neutral? This should be considered before selecting a lip shade.
  • Don’t change your lip shape – Leave it to the professionals to draw new lip shapes and just stick with defining your natural lip shape. Fake a voluptuous pout by applying a silver, shimmer gloss to the middle of your lips after applying your lipstick.
  • Do avoid weird - Blue, black, yellow, green on your lips are just for the magazine pages and aren’t meant to be worn for grocery store runs. We don’t want you scaring away people on the street.
  • Don’t forget to smack - Once in a while we do get a tad bit impatient with our lipstick application. We admit that this happens to everyone as defining the lip shape can be wearying. The fastest way to ensure lipstick blends expertly is by smacking the lips together. Do make sure that you don’t do this with super matte lip colours as smacking may cause more harm than good in such cases.
  • Don’t forget moisture – The first step to gorgeous lipstick is gorgeous lips. Well moisturized, supple lips equals gorgeous lips and this in turn equals easy lipstick application.

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The way your #hair is styled and your makeup is done aren’t the only things that determine whether or not you come across as beautiful. Your personality can have just as big of an impact on someone as your external traits do. Haven’t you ever thought a #guy was gorgeous until you saw his horrible personality, and then he began to look less and less attractive? Well it’s the same the other way around. The more appealing your personality is, the more #beautiful you’ll start to look. Here are some of the positive traits that will make you seem prettier:

1. CONFIDENCE

If you stand with your back straight and your head held high you’ll look way more gorgeous than if you were slouching and scowling. Yes, some of this has to do with your posture, but it mostly has to do with your confidence level. The more comfortable you #look in your body, the more people will enjoy looking at it. Confidence creates cuteness!

2. OPTIMISTIC

Optimistic people are always smiling and don’t look weighed down by the stress of worrying. The more positive you are, the more #people will want to be around you. They’ll want to#look through the world with your eyes, because they’ll find them so beautiful. It’s an incentive to stay positive.

3. FUN-LOVING

The more fun-loving and lively you are, the prettier you’ll#look. I mean, how could you seem unattractive when you’re always looking to have a good #time and make someone smile? You should always be out to have fun-not only because it’ll make you more likable, but because it’ll make you happier.

4. CHARISMATIC

It’s important to have a way with #words. I mean, aside frombody language, it’s your only way to communicate with another human being. Since such a large portion of your day will involve speaking, charisma is something crucial to have. But don’t fret if you’re not good at socializing. Step in front of a mirror and practice until you get better. It’s a trait you learn, not one that you’re born having.

6. HUMBLE

If you walk around claiming that you’re hot stuff, people will be bothered by your cockiness. However, if you remain humble, #people will appreciate the fact that you’re so amazing and don’t even act like you’re better than anyone else. It’s a trait that’s rarely spoken about, but it’s a pretty important one if you want to seem like a more #beautiful person.

6. FRIENDLY

What could possibly be more important than being friendly? When you’re nice to others, then they’ll never look at you and be disgusted. They’ll only see someone amazing that they love spending time with-and we all know that when you love being around someone, they start to #look prettier to you. So always be nice, ladies, and it’ll pay off!

If you want to look beautiful, you don’t have to buy an entirely new wardrobe and dye your #hair. You can start by trying to be the nicest person you can be! What other personality traits have you noticed make others appear more attractive?

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If you’re pressed for time but still want to leave the house looking pulled together, here are some tips on how to get a makeup look in 5 minutes or less.

1. Apply a cream concealer (or foundation stick) to your under eye area and blend it down towards the cheeks. Apply it to any discoloration as needed. One to try: BECCA Compact Concealer. (1 minute)

2. Lightly dust loose powder to set. Try BECCA Fine Loose Finishing Powder–it covers well but let’s skin look like skin. (30 seconds)

3. Line eyes with an eyeliner pencil (try a waterproof formula that will stay put all day even in the waterline). For fun try using a colored pencil liner in blue, violet, or green. Try Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. Apply 1-3 coats of mascara as needed. Try Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara. (30 seconds)

4. Apply a luminating concealer under your eyes to brighten them up a bit and also on the tops of the cheekbones to highlight. Try Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat. (30 seconds)

5. Lightly dust on blush (the general rule is the darker your skin, the brighter the blush). TryNARS Blush as their range of blushes have something to suit every skin tone. Stuck on which one to use for your skin tone? Check out NARS Blush Guide for Every Skin Tone. (30 seconds)

Another fave for brown skin? Check out UK brand Illamasqua‘s range of brightly hued matted blushes sold at Sephora stores and Sephora.com.

6. Apply lip color. A creamy lipstick is ideal as it will easily glide on the lips and takes little effort to look good. Check out tips on how to choose the right nude, berry, and red. (30 seconds)

7. Set with makeup setting spray. Try MAC Fix+ Spray or if you have problems keeping your makeup put, try Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Makeup Spray. (5 seconds)

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Pro-Faces by RM presents its’s premiere makeup training course for individuals who aspire to be professional makeup artists and beauticians.

The first 5 to book get free training in nail and lash fixing. There will also be a free airbrush makeup kit for all students.

Classes start on Monday 23rd February 2015.

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If you’re anything like me, you have rushed mornings that make it hard to get through a routine and out the door on time. Even if it means getting up a few minutes earlier every day, your morning skincare routine is one that you should never skimp on. That’s because your skin is your body’s largest organ, so you should always take the best care of it possible. When you get up in the morning, use the following steps to get your #skin glowing, healthy and radiant. I promise it doesn’t take that much time.

1. Clean Deeper

That quick rub you give your face probably isn’t doing the best job it could be. Experts recommend putting in a bit more effort. That means an adequate scrub without being too rough, while also making sure you get your skin nice and clean at the same #time. Make sure you get the suds that mean your facial cleanser is getting rid of dirt and bacteria and make sure you rinse well too so that you don’t have any leftover residue on your #face.

2. Switch Products

You might be surprised to find out that your products might not be the best ones there are for morning #time. According to the experts at Shape magazine, it’s a good idea to try a melting cleanser when you wake up. This innovative product promises to clean your #skin while also hydrating it. Cool, right? You might also want to find products with refreshing morning scents like peppermint or grapefruit to get you awake and going.

3. Try a Serum

Maybe you’ve heard that nighttime is the best time to use a serum, but the morning is a prime time as well. Skincare experts suggest looking for one that contains a bunch of active ingredients instead of one with just one or two. These multi ingredient products combine all the stuff you need for your skin right into one easy to use product, which cuts back on #time needed and gives you a great start to the day.

4. Strengthen Skin

Your skin most definitely needs to be strong. Otherwise you can’t count on good overall health. For that reason, you might want to try barrier repair treatments that keep the bad stuff off your skin and lets the good stuff in. Now you can count on the best #skin ever simply by trying one new product.

5. Wear Sunscreen

Even if your make-up or facial cream contains sunscreen, it’s still a good idea to put on a traditional product too. The more protection you have, the better. #Look for a product designed for the face. Such an item will be far less greasy than traditional sunscreen and is often designed for the sensitive skin on your #face.

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1. Accept Who You Are

You are who you are. Do not waste valuable #time trying to change that. So many times we get wrapped up in admiring others’ personalities and lives that we forget how valuable we are in our own right. Learning to accept who you are takes maturity. It is one of the #best ways to be beautiful on the inside.

2. Practice Kindness

Being kind shows inner beauty in one of its loveliest forms. All of us should do our best to be kind to those we know and those we don’t know. It makes the #world a better place to live in for everyone. You will be #beautiful on the inside when you practice kindness. A person even looks lovelier when they are kind, wouldn’t you agree? On the flip side, ugly behavior can make anyone #look unattractive.

3. Learn Gratitude

I believe that gratitude is something we have to learn and work at. At least this has been my experience with gratitude. It comes to some #people more naturally than it does to others but we can all work on being grateful for our blessings. One way to make sure you are consciously working toward this each day is to write down three #things about your day you are thankful for before you retire at night. It is also a wonderful record to #look back over when you are feeling down.

4. Show That You Care about Others

We know that we care about others, but do we express that? Letting others know what they mean to you is a wonderful way to show your inner beauty. More importantly, you will feel #beautiful on the inside. It is really ironic, isn’t it? Outer beauty often involves what can be done for or to us while inner beauty often involves what we can do for and feel toward others.

5. Love Yourself

Do you truly want to be beautiful on the inside? Love yourself. When you appreciate who you are and what your values are, your inner beauty will show on the outside too. Being comfortable and happy in your own #skin can’t help but show and really is quite beautiful. Think about #people you know who know and love who they are, and you will realize what I am talking about.

Being beautiful on the inside is a different kind of beauty that is just as important as the beauty that can be visibly seen. What makes you feel #beautiful on the inside? I would love for you to share your thoughts on this subject.

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1. Plank

Plank is definitely one of the best teenage exercises out there! Plank strengthens your core, and a strong core is important because you use it every day for #everything, it helps keep your back healthy and strong, improves your posture, and more! Healthy #abs will help you infinitely in the present as well as later in life. I consider plank the best core workout because you can multitask in plank—put a book on the floor and read to pass the #time, put a phone there instead and you can watch music videos or YouTube! Perfect for a busy teen! Plus, you can mix it up in plank; challenge yourself at your own pace by putting one arm up, inverting your plank, or going onto your elbows.

2. Daily Jog

Cardio #exercise is important for heart health, and is a great habit to form when you’re young. Going on a daily thirty minute jog will benefit your #body so much! Within a few weeks, you’ll notice that you have more energy, you’ve slimmed down, and are building muscle. For double the #benefits, jog before school with a friend so that you can wake up your brain and focus better in class!

3. Roll Ups

Roll ups are a little bit different, and in my opinion a #little bit better, than the traditional crunch. This motion is 30% more #effective when targeting your “six-pack” muscles. Doing 8-10 reps of these will not only strengthen your core and build up visible muscles, but also improve your posture by strengthening your lower back!

4. Cobra Pose

I am absolutely in love with anything relating to yoga! However, this pose is definitely one of my favorites that I couldn’t live without. Cobra pose is good for a number of bodily improvements; it prevents slouching, improves posture, and strengthens your lower back muscles. Plus, out of all yoga poses, it’s one of the easiest to perform! To do cobra, lie on your #stomach, place your palms next to your shoulders, then press up, lifting your hips off the ground, and hold for at least five breaths.

5. Goddess Squats

My least favorite place to gain #weight, and I’m assuming this goes for a lot of other teens, is my inner thighs! It just isn’t very cute! While I definitely don’t recommend working out with the goal of getting a “thigh gap”, or simply to #look good to impress boys, I do recommend doing goddess squats to eliminate excess fat in an unwanted area! Goddess squats are basically wide-legged plie squats. They burn, but in a good way!

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