Tuesday, April 15, 2008

BEAUTY TIP - BAD BREATH FROM COFFEE



Bad breath can be caused by a lot of things ... including, unfortunately for those of you who rely on it, coffee! If you find you have "coffee breath," switching to decaf won't help. Just try to cut back, or make sure to use breath-freshening products as often as possible

Sunday, April 13, 2008

BEAUTY TIP - FACE SKIMMING HAIRSTYLES



For most people, a shoulder-length cut makes the face appear slimmer -- avoid hair that is too long or too short. Use layers instead of straight lines to give your hair more body, and consider highlights in vertical sweeps. Of course, it's always best to ask your stylist's opinion!

Saturday, April 12, 2008

BEAUTY TIP - CHOOSING NEW fOUNDATION



When picking out new foundation or concealer, test it on the inside of your wrist. This is the most unblemised area of skin, and will give you the best idea of how the makeup will look on your face.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

BEAUTY TIP - QUICK COVER FOR BAD COLOUR



Don't have time to get rid of that bad dye job? In the meantime, draw attention away from the colour with a wide headband that covers your roots -- getting your hair away from your face lessens the effect of bad colour.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

BEAUTY TIP - FACE SLIMMING MAKEUP



To make your face look slimmer, use two shades of blush -- the compacts with two shades work best. After you apply your usual foundation, apply the lighter shade on the apples of your cheeks, followed by the darker shade along the line of your cheekbones. Make sure to blend!

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

BEAUTY TIP - USING HIGHLIGHTERS



Applying highlighters properly can both draw attention to your features and downplay those you don't like. Use a little over the eyes for a "wide-awake" look, or around the cheek for contours and to emphasize the cheekbones.