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This is a tutorial on how to get a flawless glowy purple makeup look with any brand of makeup products. For those of us who likes or wants to surprise our friends with an incredible makeover, let's do this together!

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Makeup brushes are a lot like fancy cutlery - there are a lot of them but you may only know what one or two are actually for. And unfortunately with makeup brushes you can’t just start with the smallest one and work your way in.  There are so many brushes and so many uses that it can be quite daunting and hard to know where to start.  But once you learn it’s definitely worth it, so let’s begin with a list of the most common makeup brushes and their uses.

Foundation Brush

As the name suggests, this brush is designed for applying liquid foundation. Foundation brushes have tightly packed bristles of varying lengths to help achieve a smooth, non-streaky finish. You can apply foundation to your face and then use the brush to spread and blend or alternatively apply your foundation directly to the brush and then apply to the face, starting at the nose and working your way out. I find the second method uses less product and allows for a more precise application.  If you’re not sure whether a foundation brush purchase is worth it, consider the following points:
1. It’s more hygienic.
2. It applies your foundation more evenly and precisely.
3. You don’t waste any foundation on your fingers.
4. You don’t have to wash your hands afterwards.

Powder Brush

The powder brush is one of the largest makeup brushes and has a wide variety of purposes. It is soft, full and rounded, allowing it to easily pick up powdered products. You can use it to distribute powder evenly to large areas, such as the face, neck and décolletage. Simple pat the brush into your powder product, dust off any excess and apply using sweeping and circular motions. If you’re a big fan of bronzer, this brush is a must.

Stippling Brush

A stippling brush, also known as a duo-fibre brush or skunk brush is a multi-purpose brush that is most commonly used with liquid foundation, blush and bronzer. The black bristles are tightly packed together and usually made out of animal hair. Poking out above these are the white bristles, generally made from synthetics.
The flat, circular, feathery head provides lightweight and buildable coverage that won’t remove any of the makeup you’ve already applied, so it’s perfect for layering. Intrigued by this funky looking brush? So were we!

Concealer Brush

This brush may be little, but when used correctly the impact it makes can be huge. We’re always told to pat in concealer not rub, but this can be difficult when applying with your fingers. Use this brush to gently pat on your concealer for smooth and flawless coverage. Whether it’s dark circles under your eyes, spots or discoloration, this nifty little brush will give you more control over those annoying imperfections.

Blusher Brush

That’s right you guessed it, a blusher brush is used for applying your blush. The blusher brush is made with fine, gentle fibres with a soft rounded head. It’s ideal for applying powdered colour to the apples of your cheeks and blending it up along your cheekbone. Don’t forget to smile so you can locate them better!

Contour Brush

 Well this is the brush that can help you achieve it. The slanted bristles are intended to mimic the angle of your cheekbones, so it’s perfect for blending, highlighting and shading using a bronzer or illuminating powder.

Eye Base Brush & Angle Eye Shadow brush

There are many different types of eye shadow brushes, but these two are the most commonly used. The eye base brush is used to apply colour to your entire eyelid. It’s wide, flat and short, with a bevelled edge to allow smooth application without pulling on the eyelid. Once a base colour has been applied, the angled eye shadow brush or contour eye shadow brush is then used for layering colour and creating hard lines along the eyelid crease.

Smudger Brush

Sometimes found on the other end of an eye pencil, a smudger brush is ideal for softening hard lines and creating a smoldering look. The dome shaped bristles are shaped to fit perfectly into the crease of the eye and is a must-have for creating smokey eyes.

Lip Brush

A lip brush is a great way to achieve a perfect line when you don’t have a lip liner handy (or can’t find the right colour). The sculpted tip of the lip brush allows for precise application and lining of the lip, while the short and firm bristles gives flawless overall coverage. It’s also a more hygienic way to apply lipstick if you tend to share with housemates, friends or sisters.
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Your choice of clothing and cosmetics can highlight your sense of style, compliment your best features, and keep you looking fresh and full of life. But sometimes these decisions can backfire: an ill-fitting dress that stretches and sags in all the wrong places, or a shade of makeup that accentuates fine lines and wrinkles. Women don't always update their fashion and beauty routines as they get older, but they should; otherwise, the same products and pieces that once worked so well for them could suddenly give away their real age—or worse, make them look even older than they really are.

Here are common beauty blunders, and anti-aging advice from the pros on how to fix them. 


Dressing too trendy

Unless you're on an unlimited budget, steer clear of fashions that seem very in-the-moment, you won't be able to wear them for very long before they (and you) look dated and behind the times. Rather than invest in pieces that may be passé by next season, stick to classic, sophisticated items that will stand the test of time. That doesn't mean you can't infuse some edgier styles into your wardrobe, though. "Look to trends that are here to stay: leather, military, dark florals, plaid, and slimmer cuts such as tailored pants and pencil skirts."




Wearing your hair too long

Many women associate flowing locks with youth, and short styles—i.e. "mom haircuts"—with maturity. But as you get older and begin to lose fat in your face, really long, straight hair can actually make you look more drawn. Choosing a cut with face-framing layers and lots of body, on the other hand, can help your face appear rounder and more youthful.

Using heavy black eye liner

Dark, dramatic eyes can be tricky to pull off  and they tend to be less and less flattering on most women as they age. Our eyelashes thin out as we get older, and women sometimes try to overcompensate for that with lots of black makeup. All that does, though, is draw attention to the wrinkles around your eyes. Instead of a black liner, choose a dark brown or grey, and remember that less is more. Skip liquid liners, too, which can be too heavy, and opt for a soft, easy-to-apply pencil.


Ignoring your hands and chest

Of course, even if you're wearing sunscreen on your face every day, chances are you may be neglecting other parts of your body. Your hands, neck, and chest are also exposed to sun on a daily basis, and women tend to forget about protecting them the same way they do their face. But these are the areas we tend to see a lot of brown spots and wrinkles—they can be a dead giveaway, even if your face looks really youthful. Along with a regular SPF, a daily moisturizer can also keep skin looking and feeling smooth and baby soft.

Going too tight (or too loose)

Anything in the extreme whether it's too tight, too loose, too short, too long can draw negative attention especially if you're visibly uncomfortable or self-conscious while you're wearing it. If you're 80 years old and you're rocking a skin-tight leopard mini skirt and you feel great, then you'll look great too. But if you're wearing it because you think it will make you look younger and you're ignoring the fact that you're bulging out of it then that's all anyone else is going to see. But don't go too far in the other direction, either.

Using too much (or the wrong) foundation

The solution to fine lines isn't always to cover them with loads of makeup; in fact, if you use too much foundation you'll risk it settling into those creases, only making them more noticeable. The key is to spot correct only where you need it, with a liquid or cream foundation, concealer, or even just a tinted moisturizer. (Powder-based formulas can cake in creases,  and they can make dry skin—a common problem as you age—look flaky.) Also, be sure your foundation matches your skin tone, which can also change as you get older. A lot of women use the same color forever, but you should really reevaluate every few years to see if it's still the best fit.

Dressing too young

Wearing something that your daughter (or granddaughter) might pick out? Chances are, people will notice—but not the way you want them to. In our society, we expect to see certain trends from certain age groups, If you're a 50-year-old woman and you dress like a 9-year-old or a 19-year-old, it's not going to gel with our expectations. The incongruence can be pretty harsh, and it can accentuate your age rather than hide it.

Mismatching tops and bottoms

Wearing styles that don't work well together is unflattering for all ages, and can add years to an otherwise youthful appearance. A great rule of thumb is that if you're wearing a skinny silhouette on the bottom, choose a more forgiving, flowy piece on top. Or flip it: If wearing a tighter top, add a looser, flared skirt or a wide-leg pant to balance out the proportions. Not only does this strategy let you show off your best assets, but it can also hide the trouble spots you're not totally confident about.

Abusing your eyes

The skin around your eyes is very sensitive, but it's also the skin women tend to be harshest on. We apply all kinds of creams and cosmetics there, but you can do more harm than good if you're too aggressive. Too much rubbing, poking, and prodding can not only damage the skin,  but it can cause red, puffy eyes, as well—not a good look at any age. Always remove eye makeup at the end of the day (sleeping in it can cause irritation and infection), but use a gentle cleanser and a soft towel or cotton swab; avoid scrubbing too hard or using a rough washcloth.







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 What do real women do to look beautiful? To find out, we went online and asked our favorite bloggers for their best beauty secrets. Here are their top, go-to strategies for gorgeous hair, glowing skin and marvelous makeup.

Dunk nails to dry

"If you have no quick-dry products lying around, dip your painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water to help them dry faster. It really works!"—Michelle Phan, 

Pop pimples the smart way

"If you really must pop a zit, follow with a swipe of witch hazel on a cotton pad to kill bacteria, then ice it for 10 minutes. The inflammation and redness will go down much faster."—Kathryn Romeyn

Go green for glow!

"One of the best things I have ever done for my health (and beauty and happiness!) was buy a juicer. I use it all the time and throw in kale, Swiss chard, cucumber, cilantro, parsley, green apple and lemon. Drink your greens, enjoy the glow!"—Gala Darling


Coat cuticles, avoid a mess

"I rub olive oil around my nails before I embark on a nail-art design. It makes removing excess polish way easier."—Taryn Multack, Miss LadyFinger

Hide chips with textured polish

"Unlike regular lacquer, the glittery kind is supposed to look sort of uneven, so it's great for fix-it situations. When a nail chips, instead of removing all my polish and starting over, I'll just slap on a coat of sparkle over my current color. And when I (inevitably) get another chip, I paint on a little more. You can keep a manicure going indefinitely!"—Alyssa Hertzig, The Sparkly Life

Steam nails for a matte look

"If I'm making soup or boiling pasta, I'll put on two quick coats of nail polish. While they're still wet, I'll hold my nails for three seconds over the steam coming from the simmering food, keeping them about 5 inches above the water. Then I watch the magic happen: My glossy painted nails turn matte-sexy."—Michelle Phan


Topcoat your decals

"When I opt for nail stickers, I always seal them with a clear topcoat covering the tip of the nail, too. It discourages edges from peeling, makes the decals last longer and gives an authentic painted-on look (so you can pretend you have crazy nail skills!)."—Kathryn Romeyn, Beauty Bender

Take off glitter with felt

"I love sparkly polish, but it sticks to your nails like crazy. To remove it, I use felt instead of a cotton ball—it works like a gentle Brillo pad."—Allison Kratzer, Makeup by Alli

Cocktail your concealer

"I like my cover-up to float on the skin and hide imperfections rather than sink in and accentuate them. My latest trick: I first dab my ring finger into an eye balm (I love Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Eye), then swipe it over a solid concealer and dot it on. The creamy texture blends in very smoothly and doesn't settle into little lines. So nice."—Brooke Pakulski, Blushing Noir

Perk up foundation with face oil

"Instead of layering on powder before happy hour, press a few drops of face oil over your cheeks to refresh your foundation and create a super natural glow."—Elizabeth Dehn, Beauty Bets

Dot your eyes

"I have the least steady hands on the planet, but I love the way my eyes look when they're tightly lined. I've learned to hold a liquid-liner marker pen horizontally, so I'm using the broader side of the tip instead of the fine point, and press it into my lash line. This way I can line my eyes in three to four quick stamps instead of trying to draw a straight line—which is nearly impossible!"—Lara Ramos, The Glossarie

Chill out

"If your eye and lip pencils are really soft, leave them in the fridge for about an hour before you sharpen them—the less creamy they are, the less waste there is."—Christine Miekle, Temptalia

Blend your own glossy shadow

"I combine dark shades, like metallic brown, deep green or vibrant blue, with a creamy luminizer on the back of my hand to create a gorgeous, subtly glossy version that looks pretty both day and night."—Alexandra Spunt, No More Dirty Looks

Swirl on blush

"I spin my brush in small, light circles from my cheekbone to my hairline. This trick gives a flawless, airbrushed look."—Allison Kratzer

Remove makeup with coconut oil

"After I douse a cotton pad with my regular makeup remover, I add a bit of coconut oil and apply it to my closed eye. It helps break up the makeup, so it slides off with more ease."—Julie Gutierrez, YouTube vlogger

Add blush for lasting color

"Eye shadow works, too, to give lipstick longer-lasting wear and a unique matte finish. Just make sure it matches your lip shade."—Alexis Wolfer, The Beauty Bean

Beachy waves with braids

"My hair goes flat fairly quickly, so I am always looking for ways to perk it up. These days, I wash it, add a dime-size dollop of light mousse—that's key!—and put it into one big braid. When I undo the braid midday, I have perfect waves with body and volume."—Aimee Blaut, The Formula Blog

Make dry shampoo your secret weapon

"I sleep with my hair divided into two loose buns, secured with a scrunchie, to keep my strands smooth. For adding volume in the morning, I rely on Osis Dust It—the powder soaks up excess oils and adds lift to roots."—Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected

Mix up highlights

"A combination of bigger, piecey streaks and thinner, smaller ones makes my hair look more 'back from the beach' than 'back from the salon.'"—Allison Kratzer

Mist regularly for moisture

"I keep a hydrating, alcohol-free toner on the table by my couch, where I usually work from, and spritz it on for dewy skin in a flash."—Janna Mandell, Beauty Binge


















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 Could your skin be more clear and smoother than it is? Could your hair be any silkier, stronger and voluminous? All of this without having to spend thousands of rupees are your next-door salon? Yes, absolutely! I come across hundreds of young women looking for desperate solutions to their skin and hair problems and expecting me to wave my magic wand and tackle their issues overnight and transform them. I would love to oblige but the truth is that nature doesn't bloom overnight. The smallest seed of a plant also needs to be planted, nurtured and cared for before it can blossom and show its magnificence. Though we live in a world of "insta" or instant options, some things cannot be played around with.
 
 In this article I have conjured up some INSTA recipes (both magical and natural) that are guaranteed to work and give some fabulous results to dead looking skin and hair. So wake up and imbibe these spells into your festive look.

1. For dull, oily and combination skin


Massage the skin with iced yoghurt and sprinkle some sugar along with it. Now take orange halves and scrub gently until the granules melt. Wash the face with iced water and see the difference.


2. For dull, tired and dry skin


Massage the skin with papaya. Then make a scrub by mixing oats and honey along with a little cold milk and scrub the skin. Wash off with ice cold milk and water and pat dry.
Papaya Skin

3. Suffering from frizzy hair?


Try this simple, quick and easy-to-make spray. Take slices of two lemon and simmer in two cups of water until it reduces to half the amount. Pour the liquid into a spritz bottle and spray on your hair. Not only will there be a wonderful natural sheen but static and fly away hair will be gone!


4. For natural hair colour


If you have a brownish tinge in your hair and don't have the time to henna or colour it, then take a few sprigs of rosemary from the kitchen shelf and simmer them in 2 cups of water along with 2 tsp black tea until it reduces to half the quantity. Mix with 1/4cup of shampoo and every time you shampoo, use this mixture. Leave the shampoo in your hair for about 15 minutes and see the difference it makes.
Tea for Good Hair

5. For a smooth back


Planning to wear a low back blouse, backless dress or choli, but have no time to go in for a body scrub to show off a smooth back? Here's a quick home remedy. Take 1 cup of sea salt and mix it with half a cup of olive oil. Add 5 drops of sandalwood oil and mix well. Store in a jar and scrub the areas of your body you want to flaunt. Wipe off with a wet towel.


6. Dealing with under eye bags and dark circles


Take used chamomile tea bags and store them in the freezer. Grate half a cucumber and massage around eye area and then lie down with the tea bags on your eyes for 10 minutes.You will find an instant difference in the way your eyes look and feel.


7. Instant face lift


Wash your face with ice water or simply rub and ice cube with a tsp of honey on the face. Beat an egg white until it peaks and brush onto your skin and let dry. You will feel the stretch in the skin. wash face with icy cold water.
Egg White for Great Skin

8. Tired eyes?


Long hours at work, then shopping and getting things organized for the festive season can be tiring. I would suggest you make this wonderful eye wash which will make you feel refreshed instantly. Take iced spring water in a bowl and add a few drops of rose water, 2-3 drops of honey and immerse one eye into it. You can also open your eye a little and then close it. Throw away the liquid and make the same water for the other eye and repeat the process. After this, splash the eyes with cold mineral water. There maybe slight redness for some time but it will go away soon and your eyes will feel refreshed in minutes.


9. Quick Hair Care


Don't have the time to shampoo and blow dry your hair even though it is oily? Well, sweat not. Sprinkle talcum and amla powder onto your hair brush and overturn the hair over your head and brush from the nape of the neck to the tips .Now throw your hair back and voila you have bouncy oil free hair in minutes!


So these are just a few of my secret 'insta' beauty recipes. Use them and enjoy but never substitute them for a regular skin and hair care regime.
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