Beauty on a budget tips for you November 21, 2013 18:29
With the winter almost here, you are probably planning to horde up your shelves with creams, balms and lots more. Good news: while you have to get this winter must-haves into your closet, you don't really need to break a bank to indulge in this season's beauty offerings. We bring you a slew of affordable beauty tips that will help you shine in winter without burning a hole in your pocket. Instead of loading up different creams for whitening, hydrating, concealing and sun protection, invest in one single BB or CC cream. These all-in-one creams offer all the benefits in a single tube. So go for one! Rather than investing in a bronzer, foundation and shimmer compacts, go for a tinted moisturizer that not only comes cheaper than the other three, but also offers SPF too. Sounds good! Why fritter a fortune on beauty stores when you can shop for your favorite beauty and skincare products online? Most online retail stores not only leave you spoilt for choice, but dole out exciting discounts too and that too all around the year. So grab your deal! AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury
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Pop a pill to stay beautiful November 20, 2013 17:27
Bid adieu to dry, cracked, irritated winter skin with the first-of-its kind of beauty pill that promises to keep fine lines and rough skin at bay! Yes, you heard that right. The beauty supplement apparently comes loaded with micro-nutrients that is known to halt skin deterioration and decrease fine lines. A recent study has established that beauty vitamin supplement tablets containing biomarine collagen, pine bark and grape seed extracts can not just delay ageing, but also leave your skin supple and nourished all through the winter. Truly a radical development in beauty and skincare! What say? AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury
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Winter proof your hair! November 19, 2013 16:58
The winter is here and so are frizz, dry, split mane! Banish your hair blues with our expert tips and flaunt great tresses all along. The first step to great winter here is to cut down on shampooing. Unlike summers, shampooing too frequently in winters might leave your mane moisture-strapped. When nip is in the air, both the hair and the scalp tend to dry out faster. So cut back on your headbath and you will have lesser frizz to manage. No matter how greasy your hair might be during winters, oiling it is an absolute essential. Oiling your hair keeps the mane well hydrated. So stick to that. Also, don't skip the conditioner after shampooing. It's important to keep the frizz in control. Avoid brushing your mane too much as that can make your hair grease up fast. AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury
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Banana Pack for Dry Skin November 18, 2013 16:49
Beautiful Skin Naturally The winter is here and many of us have to deal with dry skin. Instead of wasting precious money on the expensive lotions and potions available at the supermarket try a simple face pack made from overripe bananas. The ingredients for this natural home remedy is readily available in your kitchen. Ingredients 1 Ripe Bananas 1 tablespoon Honey 2 tablespoon Yoghurt Method Step 1: Take a bowl and mash the ripe banana into a smooth paste. Step 2: Add the honey and yogurt to the banana mash and mix well Step 3: Apply evenly over your face and neck. Avoid the areas around the eyes. Step 4: Keep the pack in your face for 15-20 minutes. Step 5: Wash it off with water and wipe with a soft towel. Try this easy skin care for a gorgeous skin in winter. (Picture Source: i1.ytimg.com) (AW: Pratima Tigga)
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Don't let it split! November 14, 2013 17:30
Trying to fix your split shafts is very much like trying to affix a split nail: it won't happen! There is absolutely no way you can seal your split once the ends have frayed. So the only option to get them off your head is to run a scissor through it. However, if you have been trying to grow your hair long, snipping off your mane could be really heart breaking. So what do you do? Well, as they say, prevention is better than cure. If you can't go for a hair cut every six weeks, this is what you can do to minimize hair damage. Opt for alcohol free shampoos that are known to hydrate your hair unlike the harsh shampoos that will make your shaft drier. Also, always rinse your hair with cold water to avoid your mane from drying up and splitting. Never towel dry your hair. Rubbing it up against your towel can strip it off of its much needed moisture. Also, steer clear of blow dryers unless you have to. Air drying your hair is possibly the best way to minimize daily damage. Once the shaft splits, it's best to get a hair cut. Getting rid of dry, frayed hair will ensure that you sport lovely locks, top to end. (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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Buh-bye puffy eyes! November 13, 2013 16:43
Someone has rightly said that your eye is like a Facebook status update - it reveals everything. Whether you are rebounding from a long night or have been working long hours, we bring you expert tips on how to make your peepers look less of puffball and more awake and bright eyed! Sleeping longer can cause fluid around your eyes to pool up, resulting in swelling and rings. The quickest way to depuff is to apply a cold compress to your eyes. That way, you would look less like a blowfish and more of a beauty. If you have a few extra minutes to spare, you can dunk a cotton ball in rose water and cucumber juice and dab it over your eyes gently for a quick perk-me-up. You can also use the reverse side of a cold spoon to flatten your eye bag. Trust us, it's effective. All tested and tried, ensure you guzzle gallons of water. That will minimize damage to the delicate skin around your eyes like nothing else. (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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Beauty bummers brides should avoid November 12, 2013 17:12
With the wedding season on, it's time for the brides to spruce themselves up for the big day in a big way. Agreed, it's the most important day of your life. And the real secret to look really beautiful on your D-day is to relax and keep it simple - you want to look like yourself, only better! Here we bring you some beauty bummers to avoid that will help you look and feel fabulous on your wedding day. Hair bang, bang While it's absolutely fine to go with a hairstyle with bangs and fringes that you think is timeless or head-turning, make sure it isn't the kind of a style that you later wish you could have given a skip. Hair on the face can make you look outright clumsy. So plan your hairdo with great care. When in doubt, ask your stylist for advice. Spur of the moment gaffe No matter what, never, ever drive yourself to a drastic, spur-of-the-moment measures, like changing your blouse or shoes. You might be following your gut that way, but switching at the last minute to something that's way different from what you had originally planned could be asking for disaster. Ill-fitted ensemble If you wish your wedding trousseau to fit you to the T, do all the nip and tuck days ahead of the D-day to avoid any last minute goof up. After all, you wouldn't want your blouse to be gaping a bit in the bust. It would do you good to take photos of yourself at the second to last or last fitting and check how the ensemble looks from all angles and while you're moving in it. Tried-and-tested Never mind how many trials you have undergone, the hairstyling and make-up on the D-day won't be the same as the trials. It will help to have pictures of your trials handy and communicate them to your stylists. However, you might end up making slight tweaks here and there. The idea is to avoid last-minute changes and settle with the tried-and-tested. AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury
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Color Correction Cream Available Now! November 11, 2013 17:47
BB creams are passe! It's time to go next-level lovely with CC creams, the new armor in every lady's beauty kit. If you have stampeded through the department and drugstores to get hold of that one magical cream that covers both your blemish and corrects your color in a snap, here it is! CC cream or complexion or color correction cream is the latest buzzword in the beautysphere, with brands like Chanel, Clinique and Olay releasing their own versions of this all-in-one makeup and skincare formula packed with SPF, moisturizer, and anti-aging properties. Not only does this feather-light and easily blendable cream offer a luminous coverage, but also fights free radicals like nothing else. Result, a younger looking, radiant skin. Not just that. This tone corrector cream comes heavily loaded with SPF that keeps the much-unwanted UV rays at bay. And the best part, it's so fine that it blends into all skin colors, including the darker ones, without leaving that ashy-gray tint. This cream addresses the usual brown skin concerns-oily skin, hyperpigmentation, oversized pores, ashiness to the T. Such a bliss! The ultimate early morning pick-me-up, CC creams boots out raccoon like dark circles and sallowness in a snap, making you look smashing hot in an instant. Be camera ready, party ready, meeting ready or your best ready always with this new beauty evolution. Try it on! AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury
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French manicure goes floral October 28, 2013 17:50
Why settle for the boring old school French manicure when you could do so much with it. This festive season, try something new. Give the old school style a contemporary twist with some floral bling. Not only will it make your talons stand out, but also attract envious glances. To create wonders, first paint your nails with French manicure shades. Next, using a thin tip paint brush, draw dots in the center, creating teardrops for the flowers. For added bling, you can stick a crystal in the dot.Now draw the edges with glitter polish for added effect. This is just one idea. You can experiment with flowers and paints anyway you like. If you love floral prints, then the bloom pattern might be the thing for you. (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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Find your pretty side, instantly October 17, 2013 18:02
There are days when you just cannot bring yourself to go through the entire grind of putting on makeup. Still, you do not want to step out of the house looking dull. For the busy bees who want to prettify their face instantly, here goes. To mask a tired looking face, dab on a little shimmer around the corners of the eyes and over the cheekbones. Sprinkle some more near the brow and temples. This gives and instant illusion of sparkling beauty. Keep at hand a reserve of under eye cream. Try for one of those roll on types that allow you to hide the under eye shadows on the go. Though this helps temporarily, getting that beauty sleep does wonders to your eyes and skin, not to mention your mind. There is another natural way to rejuvenate instantly. Breathing deeply and drinking lots of water brightens you up in ways you can both see and not see. You begin to feel fresh and upbeat when you draw in that precious oxygen deeply into your lungs. Of course, there is no need to emphasize the necessity of sufficient water. Moving on, keep a mascara in your purse at all times for those emergency moments. Applying a little mascara opens up the eyes, making them look pretty and alert. Another must have is a good lipstick. Prefer one with a moisturizer and sunscreen for the best effect. These long lasting lipsticks are your best friends exactly when you need them. Adding color to the world was never more fun. (AW: Sruthi)
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Don't stress, keep the tresses October 11, 2013 16:18
After experimenting with hundreds of tips to keep your hair firmly on the scalp, one would never guess the simpler remedies that can prevent hair stress. Yes, stress is the main culprit that provokes your hair to slide off your head and on to the floor. Less stress, more hair it's heard. Many scientifically proven methods agree to the adverse effects of stress on your hair. Hence, meditation is suggested to keep yourself from tearing your hair out in frustration. Hair scares can be avoided by refraining from over-thinking on trivial issues. Tricks have a way of giving us shortcuts to grow long and luscious hair. One more such trick is the way you apply hair oil. Rubbing oil on the hair is overrated unless it is done right. Firstly the oil, coconut oil or olive oil, should be warm while applying. Secondly, the application amounts to a few moments of massage and hence ought to be performed with attention. The first trick calms you down and the second improves circulation. Voila, there is your happy hair! So, to keep the hair (and yourself) healthy, take a breather and kick the stress out of your system. The root of all evil need not have a place among your lovely locks. (AW: Sruthi)
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Kiss the wintery blues goodbye October 04, 2013 19:22
With the arrival of winter, our lips face the heat. Chapped, dry, flaky, the cold is a villain that should be put in its place. To fight the wintery blues, check out these simple tricks. The first trick is a little cliched, but important nevertheless. Always keep a nourishing lip balm in your bag. Ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba oil and Vitamin E nourish the lips and keep them in tip top condition. In case you're an outdoorsy person, keep a lip balm with sunscreen close at hand. To keep the dryness at bay, follow this second trick. Drive away those annoying cracks by taking sufficient Vitamin B2 in your diet. Mushrooms, Spinach, Yogourt, all these contain plenty of it. Omega 3 fatty acids from fish are also a great diet addition to prevent the appearance of cracks. Third trick is a little more straightforward. Do not, at any cost, lick your lips constantly. It does more harm than good. If you treasure your rosy lips, then keep them moisturized with tinted lip balms that add a splash of color. From red to gentle coral, the variety is a charm. If your lips are adamantly staying dry, then try this. Slowly exfoliate them using mixture of brown sugar and olive oil. Once the application sits, rub it in with your fingertips in a circular motion. You can then rinse with water and apply the balm. Armed with these tricks, kiss lip troubles goodbye. (AW: Sruthi)
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