Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 8th, 2009
The winter holidays are over and before you know it, spring is right around the corner. Prepare to look your best for the coming season by choosing the right spring makeup. Here are a few guidelines to help you choose the right ones.Skin careThe harsh winter weather is sure to have caused some damage on your skin. To restore your skin’s pre-winter health, use products to treat the cracks and the dryness. To renew your skin, use a facial scrub to get rid of old, damaged skin cells and moisturizin…
Posted by Ardent Editor on December 18th, 2008
Redheads are very noticeable with their fiery locks. Since you redheads can very easily be spotted, and with not a lot of makeup shades to match your flaming hair color, it’s advisable to stick to natural colors. Redheads have been an inspiration to artists for centuries. With the fairest of complexions, your face will make a perfect canvass. Here’s how to wear make up if you are a redhead:FoundationRedheads are usually gifted with alabaster skin, but we all get blemishes and skin problems once …
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 27th, 2008
Though there are a number of “fits all” makeup products available, it is still best to use those that are created specifically for your skin tone. After all, it yields the best results. If you are Asian or have Asian ancestry, opt for make up that brings out the best in your features. Here’s how to select the best make up for your skin tone:Foundation, concealer and powderAsians have a variety of skin tones. Choose colors that have yellow undertones. For others who have porcelain skin color, opt…
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 21st, 2008
Thick, long lashes have long been beauty a centerpiece for women. Why? Because it frames the windows to our soul – the most expressive part of our face: the eyes. Eyelash extensions are reportedly better at giving the doe-eyed look than the prehistoric mascara or the ancient false eyelashes. But how true is this? Take a closer look.PriceA tube of mascara cost about 5$ only. Eyelash extensions on the other hand, will set you back anywhere between $250 to $500. extensions also require touch-ups so…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2008
We see celebrities’ poses on photoshoots and music videos and we cannot help but to turn green with envy. It’s an acceptable behavior. Looking at ageless beauty and flawless physique makes jealousy acceptable once in a while. But wouldn’t it be nice to know what the beauty secrets of the celebrities are? Celebrities may be innately born with beauty, charm and star quality, but that doesn’t mean these qualities will stick with them forever. So how come they still look astonishing even when they’r…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 30th, 2008
The wrong lipstick, even if it matches your dress and all your accessories, can still ruin your whole look if it does not go well with your color.Luckily, lipsticks now come in virtually all shades and finishes. There’s bound to be one that will work for you. Here’s how to find the perfect one.Check your skin descriptionFirst and foremost, look at your skin tone. Forget the season. Focus on whether you have light skin or dark skin tone. If you have light skin tone, choose a light lipstick shade …
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 23rd, 2008
Green with envy over the luscious lashes that your chic officemates have? You can have those, too! Here are the four basic tips on applying fake lashes so that they’ll look real, even when they’re not. Getting startedGet your lashes ready for putting on the fake ones. You can do this by lining your eyelids with either a light brown or a gray-colored liner. Smudge it slightly to mask the spot where you are to put your fake lashes. Make sure that you don’t overdo the smudging so that you van achie…
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 21st, 2008
It cost to be beautiful. Money and time are the two must haves for women in every walk of life to look fabulous among the fabulous. Nevertheless, it is time among the two that is the major concern of most. Straightening the hair, waxing, choosing the right outfit, putting on makeup will cost a woman a lot of time just to look perfect. “I usually have 15 minutes, tops, to get Beyoncé out the door. That means I have to streamline my technique and do everything on the fly.” says the Filipina profes…
Posted by Ardent Editor on December 11th, 2007
The holiday season is fast approaching and you just couldn’t figure out what to appear in your cocktail party. You can concerned, for instance, that your made-up face would dry out but with these neat tips you don’t have to bother.Go for a dramatic look – Winter time demands for a heavy look that doesn’t appear too Morticia. Smoky, shimmery eyes go well with light lips, or you could go from a deep red pout with a lighter eye make-up (which is the way to go if you are about to attend a high-class…
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2007
If you want to make your small eyes appear larger, eyeliners can easily do the trick. Learn to apply it correctly to avoid the risk of appearing too overdone with dark, obvious lines. Here are some tips in applying eyeliners to better emphasize your eyes: Liquid eyeliners should only be applied above the top lashes, whereas pencil or eye shadow can be used both for the top lid and under the lower lashes. Cake eyeliners, when used with water, can also be used at the top and bottom lashes.When app…
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