Beauty Musings

Image Credit: MarieClaire.com You've been Applying Your Concealer Wrong Being a small portion of one’s beauty regime, there is a lot to know about concealers. A tiny yet game-changer product. If applied properly, your complexion can go from mediocre to porcelain smooth in seconds. We’ve broken down the golden rules and got you the essential tips about using and choosing the right product for that baby smooth blemish-free complexion. PREPPING One of the most important yet u

There are days when we’re not exactly on top of our game. Be it clocking in some serious overtime at your 9-5 for 7-days straight, or partying with one too many cocktails or just suffering through the flu season - Exhaustion isn't fun. Let’s face it, looking your best when you’re feeling under the weather is easier said than done. We’ve gathered our intel to gain some insights on the ingredients that get you looking like you’re all ready to conquer the world. Fake it ’til you

We all love a little DIY beauty project every now and then. With simple ingredients you can put together at home, here’s how you can achieve beautiful, healthy looking and sparkling eyes! Chamomile tea helps ease redness and puffiness around the eyes - Steep two teabags in freshly boiled water for 3 minutes. Remove and place in the refrigerator until cooled. Place one bag over each eye and relax for 15 minutes. (Don’t forget to sip on your chamomile tea while at it – extra

Hello Perfect Smoky Eyes! Sultry smoky eye makeup can be a girl’s sexy best friend or worst nightmare (hello smudges and raccoon eyes!). Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for perfecting your smoky eye look. DO: Brighten up dark eyeshadow – rim your waterline with a white pencil to make eyes look instantly awake. To open them up even more, gently clamp lashes down with a curler for 10 seconds and add two coats of mascara. DON’T: Pile on all your makeup at once – pairing he

In the mood for a change? Us too! Revamp your entire look with one of fall’s gorgeous nail colors. Here are 9 shades worth trying. Let’s be honest, most of us are usually reluctant to break away from our usual nail polish shades. Fortunately, we have found this season’s new colors for fall worth trying. The gorgeous hues of green, blue and purple cater to almost every style. Whether you want to stand out or prefer a more demure approach, we have picked out 9 nail polishes t

Need a break from yearning to be whisked away to an idyllic faraway place? With these scents you can! River Nile, Egypt A stroll in the garden islands of the Nile starts you with a surprising note of green mango and grapefruit. Following the trail would bring you to heart, grassy-green accents of Nile lotus with a rosy fragrance. It then dries to a woodier essence of sycamore and frankincense. The Scent: Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil EDT Countryside Garden, England A sun-drench

You’re pressed for time in the morning and you still have to “put your face” on for the day. Here’s a bohemian makeup how-to that gives a casual, natural finish with just the right pop of colour. Step one: Prep the skin with a makeup primer. Apply a foundation with a damp sponge to create a sheer finish. Step two: Finish off with concealer under the eyes. Set with loose powder. Step three: For subtle radiance, dab a luminizer to the top of your cheeks and blend. S

MODEL MOMENT It's not enough to just dress like a model, you need to match the makeup to turn heads. We've recreated four of our fave model makeup looks. Fresh & Flawless Princess We’re all too familiar with the #NoMakeup look, which runway models always seem to effortlessly nail. But instead of lamenting our not-so-fortunate skin condition, it’s time to do something!We recommend to stick to a 50-50 rule. 50% makeup and 50% skincare. Picking the right foundation is also imp

Nail the perfect day-to-night look with these easy peasy tips! One of the easiest and fastest ways to take your look from day to night is to apply a lip colour few shades darker than your natural lip colour. Hint: a classic red always adds instant glamour like Elizabeth Arden's Beautiful Color Moisturising Lipstick! As for your complexion, skin tends to get ruddy as circulation picks up as the day goes on. You won’t need to add a lot more colour, but you can bring out you