Why would you spend hundreds of dollars on cosmetic products that promise to rid your skin of acne, pimples and blackheads, when they don’t even work? There are literally thousands of acne related products out there on the market, but none of them actually work the way they’re supposed to! And trust me when I say I have tried countless creams, gels, washes and masks from the most expensive to the cheapest and in the end…they’re all the same. Stop wasting your money on these products because you can do the same thing at home. Pure,  natural ingredients are best when it...

A lot of us suffer from different skin problems whether it be acne prone skin, dry skin, or oily skin, they’re all bound to leave us feeling just a little insecure and very annoyed. One of the biggest skin problems is in fact oily skin since it triggers acne and other skin problems as well. So here is how you can fix oily skin and get back to having a smooth, matte complexion. 1. Buy the Right Products If you’re suffering from oily skin, you’ll notice that your skin will get oilier and oilier as the day goes on. Look for skin and makeup products that are oil-free and non-com...

If you haven’t heard of the miracle moisturizer Creme de la Mer, well then you need to read this! I’ve been trying to get my hands on a Creme de la Mer jar for quite some time now, but I’m just not willing to pay $300 something dollars for a face cream. Of course, if I was a millionaire I’d have no complains, but since I’m not…I’ll keep rummaging till I find a cheaper version. So what is Creme de la Mer exactly? Creme de la Mer is a very deep, moisturizing face cream that really works miracles. It was developed by a NASA scientist, Dr. Max Huber...

Everyone has different shaped eyelids, whether they’re deep-set, arched or prominent, you want to make sure that when you’re applying makeup, you’re actually enhancing your features and not downsizing them. So for example if you have “hooded” or “hidden” eyelid, you’ll want to open it up more so as to make your eyes appear bigger. Read on to see what shape of eyelid you have and how you can enhance it. If you have a prominent looking eyelid, I’d say you’re in luck, but you’ll also need to tone it down by making your lid ...

Depending on your age, you probably wear your makeup in the style that was popular when YOU came of age. So if you started wearing makeup in the 80s, you’re probably stuck wearing the same colors as well as the same style. But as you know, those colors and styles are highly outdated and you need to change up your routine. So how can you make sure you get flawless looking makeup that’s not outdated? Keep reading to find out. Start With a Clean Canvas Think of your face as a painting canvas. You need to start off with a clean, moisturized face before applying your makeup. If ...

During the winter months, our skin tends to get really dry and therefore makes your complexion look dull and pale. Taking good care of your skin, especially in the winter, is of the utmost importance so here is a sure way to get your skin back to its natural glow. STEP 1 Start off by soaking a washcloth in very warm water and proceed to placing it over your face. Leave it on for a minute and repeat the process a few times since the steam will help soften and relax your skin. STEP 2 Use a mild facial scrub to get rid of dead skin cells and avoid harsh, grainy scrubbers and exfoliants sin...

The older we get, the more damage our skin takes. Dark spots, freckles and tons and tons of skin-damage are all things we’ll have to deal with at one point or another. If you haven’t already seen the dire effects, you will soon. Read on to get some natural skin whitening tips that might be useful once those dark spots and freckles appear. Use Sunblock Using sunblock is the most preventive way against skin damage. Make sure you use at least an SPF 15 and apply it every morning after you wash your face, even if it’s winter – the sun’s still out! Sunblock not ...

We all have stuff in our makeup box that’s been sitting there for God knows how long (at least I do). Sparkles from back in the day, and eye shadows that we probably shouldn’t even put on our skin. After all, we should all know that all products have a shelf life and eventually they expire. So if you’ve got stuff in there you don’t even remember wearing in the past year, it’s time to say goodbye. So clean out your makeup drawer and start stocking up on the stuff you really need this season. In: A Matte Complexion This season it’s all about looking fla...