Beauty Quickie: It is natural to assume that the best way to soak up oil is by applying powder to your face. A good plan indeed…well, at first anyway. It is a little process known as “touch-ups” where you can start to have issues with this technique. By applying powder on top of powder all day, by sunset you will have developed the dreaded cake-face. To avoid this beauty blunder opt for blotting papers instead. These little god sends will keep the oil at bay as you blot it all away.
NARSskin Summer 2014 Beauty Campaign With Model Melodie Monrose
Alicia Keys Givenchy Dahlia Divin Fragrance 2014
Riccardo Tisci (Designer)
Tim Walker (Photographer)
Sometimes it seems like makeup up products go faster than we realize. They can really feel like they are here today and gone tomorrow. If you have ever been in your bathroom tearing through your drawers to only discover you are out of what you need, just breathe we are here to help.
One common beauty issue you may run into is being out of makeup remover. You may instantly start to worry because you beat your face a little too well and now you are staring in the mirror wondering how you are going to take this masterpiece off. No reason to fear because lotion is here! That’s right plain old body lotion will do the trick and remove even your toughest makeup, including mascara. So then, the next time you are in a makeup bind, just remember lotion works every time.
Fight! Just kidding, but really which one is better when it comes to makeup application, a foundation brush or makeup sponge? Everyone has their own preferences, but knowing the pros and cons may help you weigh your decision.
In the long run makeup sponges are more likely to cost you more money. Why is that you ask? While they are useful at 
helping you to apply cosmetics, they soak up a lot of liquid foundation. In the grand scheme of things your sponge is probably sucking up more makeup than what actually winds up on your face.
Okay, so what about the foundation brush, what is it’s deal? Foundation brushes allow you to be more precise during application creating a more even look. Moreover, you will waste less makeup because you are using just what is actually needed.
Beauty Quickie: Remember when you had an upset stomach and your mom ran and got a bottle of the pink stuff? Yeah, turns out that good ol’ bottle of Pepto Bismol can do wonders for your skin. Who knew?! It turns out that this wonder medicine contains an ingredient known as, bismuth subsalicylate which is found an abundant amount of facial creams. Now you can unlock all the benefits of our new pink friend, here’s how:
Beauty Quickie: Want to make your nail color last super long? Good, its a quite simple trick, all you need to do is make sure your nails are squeaky clean before you start painting. Removing all excess dirt, oil or moisturizer from your nails will ensure that the polish adheres properly. Therefore, invest in an acetone-based cleanser and always wipe nails with your cleanser very well before any nail polish application.
Beauty Quickie: Rubbing an ice cube over your face on a nightly basis can help control acne and fat cells as well as minimize wrinkles. Beauty experts recommend following this procedure before laying down to rest.
Since we are on the topic of nails (check out our previous post) we wanted to just show off the entire OPI collection for this season. As mentioned the OPI Brazil 2014 Collection has an amazing coral shade that will knock your beauty boots off, plus several other luscious tints to garnish some “hey look at me” attention. Every color will help to show off your summer sexy so just have fun with it! Check out the colors for yourself and be sure to tell us what you think of the collection. Happy painting!
Beauty Side Notes: Aren’t these names just the coolest! We love them!
Don’t neglect those nails this season ladies, they play a vital part in a diva’s ensemble. What is trending now in the nail shade world? Peachy corals have become all the rage and numerous nail color companies have released their version. We are loving the coral shade that is found in OPI’s Summer 2014 Brazil Collection. It’s festive, fun and sure to snap up some style attention. Get yours now!
