CONTOURING AND HIGHLIGHTING RULES

Applying make is not enough to look beautiful and pretty ,Most important thing is that how you apply the makeup and are you aware of the real techniques of applying make up?If you are applying makeup the wrong way it will rather make you look weird.Its important to know how to apply makeup specially your contouring and highlighting these are such techniques that can change your look.Suppose you have a big face you can make your face look smaller if you have smaller face you can make it appear little bigger and noticeable via highlighting.

Various Face Shapes

Every one is different and has been gifted with  different characteristics some has talent of singing,Some are gifted with painting and many more.Likewise every one has different face and features and i would say all are beautiful in their own unique quality.But as we are human and are never satisfied with what we have we desire to be like someone we idealize.We can enhance our weaker points with contouring and highlighting tricks .

Lets get started by discussing the face shapes and how we can contour and highlight them. 

Round Shape:

Some people have round faces they  can give little bit sharpness and dimension to their face.First we should highlight the center of  the face to elongate it then we will contour the perimeter area to narrow the face.

PRO TIP:

Lengthen your face with applying V Shapes highlighter under the eye.

How to highlight:

Applying Highlighter is an important task.When Applying highlighter on the round face always keep in mind that round face length and parameters are equal so we will apply highlight to make face mimic elongated.You can use any kind of highlighters cream,powder or liquid.Highlight in the center of the forehead and on the bridge of the nose.Then on the center of the chin and also little bit on your cheek bone and this is you highlight placement.

How To Contour:

Then apply contour cream or powder for contouring to further give definition to the face and narrow down the face.Stay away from shimmers and glitters.

Start right in the area from ear and then drag it down to chin. It will slim down the round edges.Contour the temples in the C shapes  also that narrow the round edge and then also contour the nose to slim down by contouring and shading the sides.Use the edge of the brush.

Blend all these lines to create smooth and seamless finish. Do It with rolling motions and placing the product on the place by pushing into the skin.

As you can see in the pic the jaw line is contoured in a V Shapes to give sharp look to the face and temples as well to create V Shapes. 

Square Shape:

The drawback of square face is it make you look more aged then you actually are.with the help of contouring and highlighting face can be soften.

PRO TIP: Soften face by highlighting and contouring the sharp edges of the face.

How To Highlight:

In square shape face the temples cheekbones and jawline are in the same line and are at equal distance at the center of the face. our goal in this face shape n to round the square face and also some angular features

start by Highlighting at the center of the forehead and then to the chin to elongate the face then to connect the two we will draw the small line just at the center of the nose

then we will highlight under the eye we will start from tear duct and pull down and out. Do the same the other side apply on the cheek bone and sides of the mouth

How To Contour:

Now we will soften the face parameters by contour.When choosing the contour always keep on mind not to select too orange shade or something that has shimmer.Drag the product right along the Jaw line next scooping right under the cheekbone.Then Contour on the sides of the nose to the tip of the nose.Do the same to the other side.

Next we will blend, All the focus should be from dark to light by pressing the product as its easier to blend from dark to light.Finish off by using translucent powder to set the face.

Oval Shape:

Oval face is generally a balanced shape.We highlight and contour the Oval shape to enhance the features and to maintain the balance.

How To Highlight: 

Start highlighting right under the eye. when doing forehead focus more upward by creating an arch or half circle.Highlight on the bridge of the nose,Sides of the nose and also on the sides of the lips to give a nice lift.Highlight also on the sides of the jaw.Do the same on the other side.

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Pro Tip: Contour with the angled side or tip of the brush.

How To Contour:

I recommend using contour in the brown family and taupe's. we are gonna start highlighting outside the cheek,Next contour outside of the fore head it just not only minimizes your hair line but also also really enhances your face shape.Then we will focus on contouring the nose.Then do little bit of contouring outside of the jaw.Repeat same on the other side.

After highlighting and contouring Blend all the mapping you have done and get the perfect look.Always blend from dark to light. 

Heart Shape

In the Heart shape face the temples and the cheek bones are wider then the rest of the face and it gets narrower down of the face.

Pro Tip:Widest at the temples Tapers to a narrow chin.

How To Highlight:

How to Highlight this face shape.Start with the Jaw line then  bridge of the nose, under the eye  and then top of the cheeks also.sides of the lips and chin area should also be done to keep the balance.

How To Contour:

Now face is ready for contouring.This face shape does not need to contour much at jaw line as its narrower from the chin and jawline so we will not contour much.We will contour the for head to balance the width of temples and we will contour from the cheek bone imagine to bring it right to the mouth.We will bring down the contour to narrow the nose.

Next step is to Blend this all to create a seamless airbrushed finished look by following to set the face by translucent powder.

These are the few basic steps that you can follow to change your look and enhance your good feature and create a balance.

Amazing Benefits Of Rice Water for Skin Hair and Health

Rice is a staple food over half the world's population. Rice is not just used in cooking but it is also beneficial for our skin,hair and health. Benefits of eating rice has always been commonly loved topic of discussion. Rice slows down the process of ageing. It also provides an essential source of vitamin B1 to the human body and it is a good source of carbohydrates as well.

Rice Benefits For skin

Lets get started how we can draw benefit out of rice water. It seems strange that how cane we use rice water? But its true that it really helps in getting smooth and beautiful skin. 


1) Slows down the ageing process 

2) Removes the blemishes 

3) Reduces freckles

4) Minimizes the pores  

5) Reduces dark circles   

How To Use

For your skin you need yo take 2 tablespoon of rice,Any rice you want soak them in water for almost half an hour if you are in rush then you can soak for one hour also.After one half an hour you will see that the water will turn cloudy white and your rice water is ready to use.You can use as a toner as well by storing it into any spray bottle or pump what ever is suitable for you. You can apply in the morning and at night as well.Night time is recommended as it will get long time to work on skin.After wards you can boil the rice and you can use it for mask as well by adding honey to it. When it dries wash with luke warm water and pat dry.

Benefits For Hair

Rice water is equally beneficial for hair in Japan women are using rice water since ages and their hair are healthy beautiful and long and stops premature graying of hair,Even they get old but their hair stay dark and black

6) It makes hair thick and long

7) It combats premature graying 

8)It maintain the PH level of hair

How To Use 

Take 1 cup of rice and soak then in clean and filtered water for half and hour or an hour after that you strain the water and keep it in a bottle of jar for two days to get it fermented.Fermented rice water is tremendously beneficial for hair.After it gets fermented you can use this water. After washing your hair as a final rinse and after practicing this remedy several times you will see the results and you will be amazed. 

Benefits For Health

Apart form skin and hair rice water is very beneficial and important for health its a magic portion that work wonders for every thing.Specially for health it gives numerous benefits and can change our life and we can get rid of many health conditions on which we spend lots of bucks and still sometimes we are not satisfied as medicine is a temporary cure we need to heal ourselves from inside.Rice water is such a gift of nature which most of the population of the world was unaware.Start using it now and get the benefits.

9) Helps in cardiovascular

10) Reduces blood pressure 

11) Helps in digestive problems 

12) Helps in Weight loss

How To Use

You can use it by simply soaking two tablespoon rice for half an hour after that strain out the water your rice water is ready for drinking.You can boil the rice and after straining the rice your will get starchy water that we normally through this water is equally beneficial for your health.From now on dont throw the rice use it to get amazing benefits for health.

Rice water is like a dream come true as it renders so many benefits for hair skin and specially health which is a major concern for every one and bonuses for having beautiful skin its a package isn't it.

Take care of your self and enjoy your life,Never compromise on your health.

DIY Egg mask for bright skin

Today I am going to share with you a beauty mask that will make your skin glowing and beautiful,fresh and oil free. This mask is a DIY mask comprise of simple ingredients and with fewer things with best results plus it's not time-consuming you can easily prepare this in few minutes no hassle no mess and your skin is ready,Whether you are going somewhere or you have to attend a party. Even you are not going anywhere but just want to nourish your skin it will make you glow.Its a treatment you should do each weak to get better results.

Let's see the ingredients

1) 1 Egg White 

Properties Of Egg White For Skin

Egg white contain lots of protein and most of the body builders and fitness freaks eat lots of eggs and eggs whites for fulfilling the deficiency of Vitamin D and Calcium and eggs are the only natural way of getting Vitamin D 

2) 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cream

Properties Of Fresh Cream

Fresh cream is a source of Calcium as its made up of milk and fresh cream has many moisturizing benefits it keeps our skin soft and supple plus it aids in brightening the skin,Its often advised by my grand mother that apply little bit of cream with Rose water to keep your skin fresh.Its an ancient beauty tip.

3) 2 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel 

Properties of Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera is known for its medicinal properties its used for treating skin problem since ages and no doubt its a miracle plant and it works wonders specially with acne and eczema and it makes our skin smooth and fresh after applying it in this combination.It also prevents premature signs of aging.

METHOD OF PREPARATION 

Now lets get started with the DIY mask take a bowl separate the egg yolk from the white.Take egg white in the separate bowl add   fresh cream then add  Aloe Vera and mix them well until you get a smooth paste.Always wash your face before applying any mask and if you are wearing any makeup then first remove your makeup and do some cleansing so that your pores get clean and you get the maximum results.

Method of Applying

Take a cotton ball and dip into the bowl and apply it on your face evenly and let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes or when its completely get dry.I would suggest that you scrub your face but if your are not comfortable then you can wash it with Luke warm water.Pat dry your face and then do apply moisturizer. 

10 foods- Way to glowing and beautiful skin

Young beautiful skin has been dream of all women.Since ages women are struggling to get young and beautiful supple skin. Many tried different remedies and did research then found many useful ways to get young and beautiful skin.

As you know beauty comes from inside, if we are not healthy and young from inside we will not be able to look healthy and beautiful from outside.

Eating right is the secret to  look beautiful,youthful,Even if you apply so much on your skin but not healthy from inside you will never get the best results for your skin.

I will share 10 super foods for healthy skin that will make you glowing and beautiful.

10 Supper foods

1)Kale a green leafy vegetable:

Kale is known as power house of energy as its full of antioxidants.It contains Vitamin A an essential vitamin for skin.Kale can taken raw or you can make smoothie of kale to give you energy boost through out the day.Kale reduces wrinkles and its a great cleanser it purifies your blood and gives you a natural glow.So don't forget to add it in your diet.

2)Tomatoes are red and yummy :

Tomatoes are yummy and you can eat them as much as you can they are supper healthy.Tomatoes contain potassium and Retinol which is used in many products for skin care,Rather than giving Retinol superficially to your skin take it naturally by eating tomatoes raw or making juice out of it its up-to you. Tomatoes are good for hypertensive patients because of its potassium content.

3)Green Tea Great Antioxidant:

 Green tea is know for reducing weight it has other benefits as well its rich in antioxidant,It purifies blood and is very good for stomach.When we have stomach issues it comes in our skin naturally dark circles are also caused by stomach disorders green tea keep our stomach well and deals with all indigestion issues and make our skin beautiful naturally.It relaxes mind so don't forget to enjoy your cup of green tea.

4)Berries with Pretty Colors :

Berries are real treat for people who like to eat sweet and sour and apart form tasting yummy berries. They are powerful in fighting signs of aging and fight free radicals which lays immense benefits on skin.

Berries contain phytochemicals which prevent the skin from further damage.You can make berries smoothies or you can add then in yogurt and enjoy it as a sweet treat or dessert.

5)Walnuts a yummy treat:

Walnuts are equally beneficial for skin like other fruits and vegetable they are rich in omega 3 and fatty acids and apart from dealing with hunger pangs its reduces skin inflammation.Walnuts are rich in vitamin E and it makes our skin supper soft and glowing.

6)Dark Chocolate To Die For:

We all love chocolate and can avoid anything but not chocolate but dark chocolate is much more beneficial for skin and health than the regular chocolate because dark chocolate contain flavanols which is very good for blood circulation and it protects skin from UV rays makes skin supple.dark chocolate is also good for heart.

7)Red wine For Alcohol Lovers:


Excess of everything is bad red wine is a great thing for your health if taken in moderation.A research has shown that those people who drink a glass of red wine every day get immense benefits from it and stay young and beautiful.If you are going to drink in excess its going to be harmful in the long run.

8)Kiwi Loaded With Freshness:

kiwi is a delicious fruit so fresh in color and refreshing in taste as well.Kiwi is loaded with vitamin C and as you all know vitamin C is so good for skin plus it also contains vitamin E which is know for keeping skin youthful.Many expensive brands  uses vitamin E in their products to improve results of their products. 

9)Pomegranate Sour And Savory:

Pomegranate! Again a delicious fruit. Pomegranate juice is very beneficial for health and heart. It has anti clogging properties and above all it has immense benefits for skin.
It has anti aging properties it benefits you both internally and externally and specially rejuvenate the skin.It regenerates the cells in the body and fight cancers.   

10)Pumpkin Loaded With Natural Sweetness:

Pumpkin is a vegetable we heard in fairy tale Cinderella, where pumpkin was used to bring some happiness and joy in Cinderella life and bring her dreams come true.Here in real life your dream for having beautiful, skin can come true by little contribution of pumpkin as well because pumpkin contain many essential minerals which are very important for our hair growth and skin.It contains minerals potassium copper manganese and iron are just a few mineral.Pumpkins are rich in zinc and copper which plays big role in having healthy skin so try different methods to incorporate this into your diet.

CONCLUSION

eating right, live right, stay happy and enjoy good food, because its a key to beautiful skin and health.

Tips For Beautiful Hands And Nails

Long and strong nails adds beauty and significance to the hands plus give a feminine touch as well.

Beautiful nails and hands has been desire of every girl and women,but unfortunately now a days lack of time and poor nutrition people often lack many essential minerals which hinders the growth of nails.

 Its possible to get long nails only by following these home remedies you don't have to spend much on these ingredients and are handy always available in your kitchen. 

Keep in Practice:

1) Keep your hands well moisturized with good moisturizer 

2) Keep trimming your nails when they grow to a certain length 

3) When ever you work in water like washing protect your nails by wearing gloves  

4)Keep a cuticle pusher handy and push your cuticles once a week 

By following this useful remedies you can get strong long nail in just 10 days

Things needed:

• Lemon juice 1 tablespoon 
• Olive oil 1 tablespoon 
• Salt 1 teaspoon 
• Vitamin E capsules 
• Bowl 
• Warm water 
• small container 

Step 1

Hand Soak

Prepare a hand soak by taking a bowl adding warm water to the bowl put in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice mix it well. Since lemon contain lots of vitamin C which is essential for nails growth. Olive oil give lots of moisture to the nails soak your hand in this solution for five minutes my messaging your cuticle in circular motion,it will increase blood circulation which is essential for nail growth. After five minutes take out your hand from the soak and dry them without washing so that your nails stay moisturized.

Now we will go to the second step:

Step 2

Cuticle oil

Next we will prepare a cuticle oil which will nourish our nail bed and will further stimulate the nail grown. Take a small container add 1 tablespoon of Olive oil  and two capsules of vitamin E,mix  it well and put it in a container.

After soaking your hand massage this serum on your nails very well as olive oil is known well for nail care because it deeply penetrates in to the cuticle and nail bed.

Properties of ingredients used:

Lemon :As you all know it is a great source of vitamin C and it helps to strengthen your nails.

Salt: It contains anti fungal and antiseptic properties fight such infections it promotes nail growth 

Olive Oil: A great moisturizer pampers the nail bed and cuticle

Vitamin E: Promotes nail growth and is rich in antioxidants.

Second method 

Our nails are made up keratin the same protein as our hair are made up of. We always want our hand and nails to look beautiful and shinier this second method is also one of way we can achieve strong nails.

Things Needed

• Garlic
• olive oil 

This is just a matter of few minutes and you can have strong nails . Just take one clove of garlic cut it into a half and rub it onto your nails and even on the tips of the nails,rub it for few minutes and then leave it on for half and hour and then wash with Luke warm water.Later apply olive oil on your nails and massage it. By this you can get stronger nails than before

Properties of Garlic:
Its antioxidants and anti fungal properties and it has vitamin B6. Its a good source of vitamin B12 and calcium as well.

Tip for getting beautiful hands:

As I have given your several tips regarding making your nails beautiful strong and shiner but they are not worth it showing if you don't have beautiful hands I will tell you few ways how you can make your hands look beautiful 

Three ways to beautiful and smother hands

Olive oil and sugar

This recipe is very simple and yet very effective it promises to give soft and beautiful hands

 This scrub exfoliates the dead skin and make skin soft and glowing.

Preparing Method:

Take a bowl,add two tablespoon of sugar better if you take granulated sugar its exfoliates much better .
Add two table spoon of olive oil mix it well until you get a homogeneous mixture apply this mixture to your hands and scrub gently so that you do not harm your skin.Scrub for few minutes and then wash with Luke warm water and don't forget to apply moisturizer.When ever you select a moisturizer do if it has vitamin C in its ingredients it will add more beauty to your skin.

Lemon gram flour and fresh cream 

Ingredients in this recipe are very simple and were used by every women in old times and they were very effective plus had no negative effect on skin. Gram flour was used in many homes as beauty ingredient and still women love it . No doubt women used to have very beautiful,young and fair skin.We have incorporated gram flour with fresh cream and lemon juice as lemon also has bleaching and skin lightning properties proven by me and my grand mother. 

Take two tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl add  tablespoon gram flour and add fresh cream to it. Mix it well until you get a smooth paste. Apply it to your hand  and massage it, And then let it stay for 15 to 20 minutes or until it gets dry. Then message and take it off by scrubbing your hand and then wash it with Luke warm water keep do this twice a week. You will start seeing the results in few weeks.

Rose water Lemon and glycerin 

This is one of my favorite I have tried them all but this is the one I love most.

Add all these ingredients in equal quantity and put then into a bottle mix well and before going to bed apply this to your hands,you don't need to do anything just apply with soft hand and sleep. Next morning your hands will be soft and well moisturized but it doesn't  mean you don't have to apply your moisturizer never skip that. By using this solution you will get pretty and soft hand plus your skin will get clear as well.

Try these tips and get beautiful Nails and hands I assure you will love them.

Take care.