Make up for beginners #4

Hey friend

We all get breakouts on different parts of our face, but did you know what they all meanings?. Scroll below and have your mind blown.

1 & 2 - Digestive System.

This area indicates that you should eat less processed or junk food, also step up your water intake

3 - Liver.

Cut out or cut down your intake of alcohol & greasy foods. This is the zone where food allergies show up first. Also get a decent amount of sleep so your liver can rest.

4 & 5 - Kidneys.

Anything around the eyes (including dark circles) point to dehydration so increase your water intake

6 - Heart.

Checking your blood pressure is a good start. Increase your intake of Omega 3 and 6 which can be found in nuts, avocados & fish.

7 & 8 - Kidneys.

Who knew that problems with your kidneys show up on your ears - mind blown. Again drink more water and cut down on coffee and alcohol.

9 & 10 - Respiratory System.

Try & cut down on sugar and get more fresh air. Avoid foods that are acidic (meat,dairy,alcohol and caffeine) Try to add more green veggies & vitamins. Also change your pillow cases and clean your phone as they harbour bacteria & are acne culprits.

11 & 12 - Hormones.

The zone for stress and hormonal changes. While sometimes, it can be unavoidable but you can decrease their effect. Taking time to relax, getting enough sleep, drinking more water & keeping clean. Interesting fact - breakouts in this area indicate when you are ovulating (and on which side)

13 - Stomach.

Increase fibre intake (breakfast cereals have fibre in them) drink herbal teas to help with digestion.

14 - Illness.

Spots here could indicate your body is fighting bacteria to avoid illness. Take time to rest, have a nap & drink water. Sleeping more helps your body to recover from any illness.

This is just a general guide to point you in the right direction. These tips are no way set in stone. Always see a doctor if your have any concerns

Be sure to check out my other make up for beginners post #1 #2 #3

Till next time 

XOXO

Debbie

Make Up For Beginners #3

Hey,

Just like food, make up products also expire after a certain amount of time. Being a beginner it's always a good idea to know when it's time to throw out those products that you have had for a while, as after all you wouldn't eat out of date food. 

By not throwing out old make up, your allowing bacteria to grow and fester on your face which no one wants. 

Let's find out when it's time to throw those products out along with some tips :)

Foundation - Lasts up to 6-12 months

If you're one of those people that stock up on your favorite foundation when it's on sale or just want a back up incase something happens to the one you're using. You may be interested to know that unopened foundation can last for a couple of years. But if it's something you use everyday or occasionally then it can last up to 6-12 months.

Tip: Make sure you are not storing your foundation in a hot place or in moist rooms like a bathroom as bacteria can start to grow and ruin your foundation.

Tip: To tell if your foundation has gone bad is if it has a bad smell that it didn't have before. 

Tip: Using a foundation that has gone bad could lead to breakouts, so make sure you keep an eye out for any dodgy smells.

Mascara - Lasts up to 3-4 months.

Mascara's are probably the quickest product to go off as every time you take the wand out of the bottle and putting it back in you're allowing air to get inside,  which in turn is causing bacteria to grow.

Tip: You can tell when a mascara has gone off when it becomes clumpy and has a smell to it.

Tip: When your mascara has gone off is wash the wands and reuse them for your eyebrows or spraying it with hairspray & taming those pesky fly away hairs on your head.

Face Powder - Lasts up to 12-18 months.

Powder such as blush can last a long time. Just be sure to use clean brushes to ensure your powder lasts as long as possible.

Eyeliner/eye pencil - Lasts up to 18-24 months.

Another product that lasts a good amount of time before you need to throw it out.

Tip: If you are using a pencil make sure to sharpen it regularly to advoid bacteria growing.

Tip: if you are using a gel eyeliner (which are the ones in the little pots) make sure you are cleaning your brush on a regularly basis as your eyes are sensitive and the less bacteria you put near them the better.

Tip: When a gel eyeliner has gone bad, it will be clumpy and have that dried out look to it.

Lipstick/Lipgloss - Lasts up to 12-18 months.

There's no water in lipsticks & lip glosses so they last for a long time.

Tip: To tell if your lipsticks have gone bad they won't apply easily.

Tip: to tell if your lipgloss has gone bad it will come out goopy.

I hope this has been of some help to you 

Be sure to check out my other make up for beginners post #1 & #2

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie

Make-Up for beginners #2

Hey friend

When it comes to applying your make-up and getting it to apply and sit right can be a bit tricky, but it all comes down to washing your face properly. Here are 6 easy steps to washing your face.

Wash your face with warm water and a mild cleanser, make sure to really massage your cleanser into your skin. Once done, pat your face dry with a clean towel

Tip: Always pat your face dry never rub it.

Tip: Change your pillowcase weekly and use a fresh towel daily to avoid contaminating your face which could lead to breakouts.

Apply a toner and wait for it to dry. Toner is useful for those with extremely oily skin.

Tip: Hair products with oil and silicone in then will clog your pores if they get on your skin. If you was your face in the shower try to do it after you wash your hair.

Apply any medication, such as acne and spot treatment and allow to dry.

Apply eye cream or serum and let dry. You can skip this step if you don't have or use eye cream.

Apply moisturisers. Drying out your skin will actually cause it to produce more oils, allow this to sink into your skin before moving onto the next step.

Tip: Adding moisturisers last locks in active ingredients & helps products to be more effective in repairing your skin.

Apply make-up primer or you can use moisturisers to act as your primer. Now continue on with your make-up routine.

I hope you found these tips useful and help your make-up to set properly and last all day :)

Check out the first make-up for beginners here.

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie

Make Up For Beginners: Brushes

Hey friend

I've recently been trying to transistion into wearing make up and being a beginner it can be a scary process, with trying to figure out all the different products you are going to need (foundation, concealer, bronzer, blusher, mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow & eye shadows) I think I mentioned them all and then trying to figure out all the different brushes you are going to need. Confusing right?

I did a little research and complied a list of brushes with explainations of what each one is used for. And thought I would share it with you incase you are a beginner like me and have no idea where to start.

Let's get started :)

Kabuki Brush

This brush is best used for all-over face products like mineral foundation or setting powder.

Note: Personally I think this is better for foundation as you can really get the product into the brush and using circular motions apply all over your face. 

Beauty Blender

This sponge can be used to blend in foundation and other liquid products.

Note: if you are looking for a light coverage, dampen sponge before use.

Fan Brush

This brush can be used to lightly dusts on powder. Can also be used to dust away excess products like eyeshadow fallout.

Note: is good to dust on a bronzer or highlighter.

Powder Brush

The powder brush can be used to apply any lighter coverage powders, like blush or bronzer. 

Note: To apply bronzer, suck in your cheeks (also known as the fish face) and apply to the hollows of your cheek bone. To apply blush, smile and apply the blush to the apples of your checks or check picture below.

Foundation Flat Brush

Soft, synthetic brush that allows for smooth foundation application.

Angled Contour Brush

Angled brush that allows for precise contouring along the cheekbones.

Note: This brush is good for applying bronzer to the hollows of your cheeks. 

Concealer Brush

The concealer brush is perfect for precision application and blending of concealer.

Angled Liner Brush

This brush can be used for precise lining with gel eyeliner or eye shadows also works great for eyebrows.

Note: Brush would be great for your eyebrows with eyebrow shadow.

Setting Brush

This big round brush would be good to set your make up. Apply the powder to your brush and dust over your face, focusing on the places where you may get shiny.

That's it friend, I hope I was able to provide some help with deciding on what brushes you need for what :)

To buy these brushes then you can just click here :)

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie

Disclaimer: all images are from the elf website.