Yo College Gals!

College is stressful.Period.Yeah,that is one word for it!
For us girls,fitting all of our beauty products into that tiny dorm room is more stressful.In order to cram all the brushes and blushes into that space, you’ve got to get a little creative. These five organization hacks will make it happen.Scroll down to see those hacks...

Use thy wall space

Dorm rooms are tiny, but they do offer plenty of wall space—use it. Since you can’t take a hammer and nails to those dorm room walls, 3M Command Hooks ($8) are your new best friends. Put up a few low and out of sight and hang your styling tools from them. You’ll not only save space but also keep those cords neat and tidy.

Hang an Organizer

If your makeup collection is in danger of taking over your entire desk, it’s time to enlist the help of a hanging organizer. Those hanging makeup bags designed for travel are a great option. A hanging clear plastic shoe rack is another good choice for keeping all of your lipsticks and luminizers orderly. For larger items, DIY a hanging organizer with buckets, rope, and, yes, a Command Hook. See the how-to on Lipstick.com. 

Keep Brushes in a Straw Dispenser

Keep all of your makeup brushes visible, easy to access, and dust-free by storing them a clear straw dispenser. It’s more clean and compact than that old brush case you’ve been toting around.

Stack Styling Products on a Wine Rack

Get organized and save space by stacking your texture sprays, root lifters, and volumizing mousses on a wine rack. No more reaching blindly into a bin, grabbing cap after cap until you find the hairspray you were looking for (because we know you have several)

Stand Palettes Upright

If you’re a palette junkie, display them proudly like books. Rather than stacking them on top of each other and not being able to see what’s hiding in that pile, line them up upright and use a bookend or your file organizer to hold them in place. This way you’ll know exactly which Naked Palette you’re grabbing.

Please Comment below! And Good Luck to all the Students of year '19 !!

PORES ALERT!

Well,well,and......well....its time we talk about those nasty little buggers ..er,things that are clogging your 'poor' pores.

Solution:Get rid of 'em.

The nasty little buggers are as follows :



1. Your Cell Phone
It goes straight from the bottom of your crumb-filled purse to your cheek. Ew! Make sure to clean your phone with an antibacterial wipe daily. (Ones like Wireless Wipes will kill germs but not your screen.)

2. Your Pillowcase
Launder it a week.

3.Yo' Hands!
Refrain from touching your face with your hands for most of the time.Old habits die hard. But however tough it is, squash the one where you rest your chin in your palm.


4.Greasy Foods
French fries causing acne is an old wives’ tale, except when it comes to those little blackheads along your lip lines. (Those came about topically.) Use another food--parsley, a natural astringent--to rinse them out. Here’s how: Boil some water, take it off the heat and soak a bundle of fresh parsley until the water cools. Dip a washcloth into the water and place it on your face for 10 to 15 minutes. Voilà.

5. Smog
Ladies in urban areas, you don’t need me to tell you that cities are disgusting. But you can actually use similar gray stuff to combat air pollution. Incorporate charcoal into your beauty routine. Turns out, it’s great for extracting toxins. (This hydrogel mask is mild sorcery.)

6.Dead Skin
Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Invest in a hand tool (say, a Clarisonic) or good old dry brushing will do (just maybe with something gentle like a washcloth). Either way, you have to regularly slough off those flakes or else they’ll pile up.

7.Makeup
 I can’t stress this enough: You really need to remove before bed. While you’re at it, cleanse twice: The first wash (with a gentle cleanser) will remove the obvious gunk, while the second (with a toner or micellar water) will deep clean.

8.Waterproof Makeup
That last-all-day foundation We love so much? It’s loaded with even more oils, creating a film atop your face. Scrub-a-dub-dub.

9. Night CreamDuring the summer, go easy on the thick salves. Your skin produces heavier natural oils during the warmer months, and the overnight-pimple struggle is real. You can still use night cream around the eye area to keep crow’s feet at bay, but maybe skip the forehead, cheeks and chin until October.


10. SweatWhen working out, be sure to first take everything off your face, even moisturizer.That way your sweat can release freely and is easier to clean afterward.

11. Your HormonesSorry, gals. Once a month, we have zero control. For those sporadic-breakout days, ease up on the full face of makeup and just let Mount Vesuvius breathe. We know, we know. But you'll get over it--you're a grown-ass woman!
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#RoyalWedding(part 2):Monaco Edition

We already know the news that "Pierre Casiraghi, grandson of Grace Kelly and Prince Ranier, and son of Princess Caroline, married Italian heiress and journalist Beatrice Borromeo in a beautiful ceremony in Monaco,earlier on Saturday."
          The 2nd ceremony,yes,second..though not common for as common folks,who can barely afford a single wedding..Duh! 
    Anyway,the pair decided to have a religious ceremony after their civil one in Monaco.The Wedding dress is definitely one for the books as well as her updo-the bun was sophisticated,regal,chic and a refresher .Why? Because of a simple braided lock wrapped around the base, it married modern style with timeless. Whereas,it would also work for a bride in a non-royal circumstance. The bride wore Armani Prive's custom-made wedding dress.

#RoyalWedding : Monaco Edition

Pierre Casiraghi, grandson of Grace Kelly and Prince Ranier, and son of Princess Caroline, married Italian heiress and journalist Beatrice Borromeo in a beautiful ceremony in Monaco on Saturday.

And the bride wore Valentino Couture. The exquisite pale pink and gold lace silk-chiffon gown was inspired by a design in the spring/summer 2015 collection, custom-made for the bride by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli.

The civil ceremony took place at the Prince's Palace of Monaco. Many of the Monaco royal family were in attendance, including Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, and their twin children.

#OOTD : Summer Neutrals

Style your summer outfit by taking a little inspiration from Olivia Palermo(below).This outfit is a no-brainer,whether you are attending a ceremony or for work or er..dog walking..This ladylike ensemble is the ultimate feminine cum summery outfit,easy to style.Accessorise it with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses(as on Palermo).

Outfit Of The Day:Cara Delevingne

WHO : Cara Delevingne

Wearing What: Yves Saint Laurent

Where: Paper Towns Premiere,New York

Beauty Woes : How to Choose The Right Foundation ?

The foundation..is one of the most important part of one's makeup.
Yes..more most of us,choosing a foundation isn't THAT vital.But in order to look ,well ...like a person who has their S%#T together,you might want to read this guide which will give you a better understanding on how to choose between different foundations out there.Scroll down...

Liquid Foundation: 

Use :

If you want blendable makeup with lots of options,this must be your choice. Liquid foundations offer the most shade ranges, finishes (natural, matte, and dewy), and coverage (sheer, medium, and full). Plus, once you figure out how many drops or pumps you need, your morning routine will be a no-brainer! 

How To Apply :

Dab foundation onto your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin; then blend out with soft strokes using a brush. If your foundation comes with a pump or eye dropper, use one pump or drop for sheer coverage and two for medium. It's fine to blend liquid foundation with your fingers instead of a brush, but steer clear of sponges that absorb too much of the product. 

Picks :

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth Foundation($7.99)

Baked liquid Radiance Foundation($38)

Tinted Moisturizer:

Use :

If you want to enhance your skin tone, and have dry skin with not much redness or sun damage to cover,use this type of foundation. Tinted moisturizer gives you a little bit of moisture, a little bit of color, and sometimes a little bit of sun protection. It'll cut down on your getting-ready time and the number of products you need to use. Because it's a two-in-one product, though, you won't get as strong of an impact as you would by using separate products for moisturizing and foundation. 

How To Apply :

Use your fingertips to apply it, as you would a face lotion, or use a foundation brush for a more precise application. If your skin is extra dry, you can also layer tinted moisturizer over your regular moisturizer.

My Picks:

Balm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18($22.74)

Bienfait Teinte Beauty Balm($45)

BB Cream:

Use :

If you want sheer-to-medium coverage and skin-boosting ingredients all in one,then this is it. Think of BB creams as multivitamins for your face; they usually contain sunscreen, moisturizer, color, and anti-aging ingredients. But if you need extra hydration or sunspot correction, you might need to layer yours on top of a serum or moisturizer,or both!

 

How To Apply :

Dot the product onto the five key points of the face: forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin. Blend out with fingertips, a wet sponge, or a brush. For a more natural finish, hold the brush at the end instead of near the bristles.

My Picks:

Dr. Jart+ Waterfuse BB Cream SPF 25($27)

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB cream($8.99)

CC Cream :

Use :

If you want to even out your skin tone but prefer a more sheer coverage than a BB cream,use this. CC, or "color correcting," creams are designed to enhance skin tone. Like BB creams, they can address multiple concerns like sun protection and provide additional hydration. Because the rich pigments in foundation can look too yellow, pink, or grey on porcelain skin, a CC cream can be the right option for evening out a fair complexion without unnaturally tinting it. Although CC creams are generally great for hiding redness, if you have severe discoloration (from rosacea or melasma, for example), you may want to use a medium-coverage foundation instead.

How To Apply :

Apply these the same way you would a BB cream: Dot the product onto the five key points of the face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) and blend with your fingers or a brush. 

My Picks:

Yes to Grapefruit CC Cream 

L'Oréal Paris Nude Magique CC Cream

Stick Foundation: 

Use :

If you want moderate coverage—fast. The solid texture of stick foundations makes them great for makeup artists, expert makeup-appliers, and people who like to contour. They are especially great for women with darker skin tones who like to wear a brighter shade in the center of the face and a deeper shade towards the hairline. 

How To Apply :

For medium coverage, sweep a brush across the stick itself, and buff the makeup on where needed. For full coverage or precise contouring, press and drag the product directly onto the face, then blend it in with broad strokes of a foundation brush, or by tapping it in with your fingers or a wet sponge for a fresher finish. If you're using two different shades, use the lighter color under your eyes, across your cheekbones, down the center of your nose, chin, and center of your forehead. Then use the darker one under the cheekbones, down the sides of the nose, and along the hairline.

My Picks:

e.l.f. Studio Moisturizing Foundation Stick($6)

Ilia Illuminator in Polka Dots and Moonbeams($34)

Solid Cream Compact Foundation: 

Use :

If you're looking for versatile coverage and like to touch up on the go,then use it. The solid texture of a cream compact foundation is similar to that of a concealer, but the fact that it can lay flat in a compact means it's often softer and moister than stick makeup. These creams are also super easy to layer, so you can get a sheer finish or build it up where you need more coverage. Most cream formulas, however, need translucent powder to help them stay in place.

How To Apply :

Creams are the one time you can use a sponge without wasting the product, but you want to avoid dragging the sponge across your face, which can make the makeup look heavy. Instead, use the sponge to pat on the foundation and then buff it smooth with a fluffy powder brush or kabuki brush. 

My Picks:

Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Compact Foundation SPF 20 ($72)

Soft Cream Foundation: 

 Use :

If you want medium-to-full coverage and have dry skin. Soft cream foundations have a similar, luxurious texture to a rich face cream. Depending on the formula, though, one of these foundations might not sheer out quite as easily as a liquid one. 

How To Apply :

For the sheerest finish, use a wet sponge to dab the product all over the face. Blend with your fingers or a brush if needed. For medium coverage, apply with a foundation brush instead of a sponge. 

My Picks:

 CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation ($14.99).

Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Foundation ($52)

Loose Mineral Powder Foundation: 

Use :

If you're prone to breakouts, looking for medium-to-full coverage, and don't need to take your foundation everywhere you go. The majority of mineral foundations are dry and can't add any moisture to skin, making them better for those with combination or normal skin. Many formulas contain minerals like mica (used to create shimmer eyeshadow) and titanium dioxide (a sunscreen that's also used as a white pigment), which means most shade ranges tend to be on the lighter side.

How To Apply :

Swirl your brush in the powder, tap off the excess, and buff into the skin using circular motions, working outward. Make sure that any products you use on top of powder foundation are also powder-based. Cream products can look blotchy and cake-y. 

My picks:

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation ($36)

Powder Compact Foundation:

Use :

You want a matte finish with full coverage. Powder foundations are easy to use, and the finishes are usually matte, meaning you can skip the setting powder. Just be sure not to confuse the two, which look identical in the package. Setting powders are supposed to be worn over foundation, but using powder foundation over other makeup can make it look cake-y. The exception? If you're trying to hide discoloration (redness, sun damage, rosacea, vitiligo, blemishes, or others), you can layer powder foundation over a liquid or cream for an extra layer of coverage. 

How To Apply :

Applied with a dry sponge, powder foundation offers medium to full coverage. If you use a powder brush, the results can be lightweight and sheer. 

Airbrush Foundation: 

Use :

If you want medium coverage that will. not. budge. Seriously, if it's 100 degrees on your wedding day, this is the option for you. What it does: A compressor puts pressurized air through a gun to finely spray makeup over the face. Because there are no brushes or sponges, you're almost guaranteed an even finish. That said, results depend on the makeup formula and the expertise of the person applying it, so if you're getting it done by a pro, ask to see pictures of her work and/or book a trial run.

How To Apply :

If you opt to DIY your airbrush foundation, the makeup-artist-approved Temptu system is essential. Close your eyes, press back on the trigger, and apply in a circular motion all over the face. It might take practice to know how much to apply, but the cool breeze helps you to "feel it out." Start with a thin veil and repeat as needed. 

My picks:

Temptu Signature Starter Kit ($200).

Spray Foundation: 

Use :

You want the look of airbrush makeup everyday, without the hassle. These canisters spray a lightweight, fine mist of makeup that results in sheer-to-medium coverage. Unlike traditional makeup, though, you have less control of where the makeup goes or how much you put on, so be sure to practice, or use the application method on the following . 

How To Apply :

For the neatest, most precise application, lay down a tissue, spray the makeup onto a kabuki brush and buff it all over your face. This technique also works for body makeup if you swap out the kabuki brush for a big fluffy body one. 

My Picks :

 Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation ($62)

Sephora Collection Perfection Mist Airbrush Foundation ($28).

Cushion-Compact Foundation: 

Use :

You like the texture of a liquid makeup but want to apply it on the go. Expect light-to-medium coverage that's easily buildable and packaging that makes it easy to toss in your bag without worrying about spills. 

How To Apply :

Most cushion compacts come with an applicator that you press into the sponge to soak up the foundation. You can use the applicator to dab and blend the foundation on your face, applying more pressure and product where you need extra coverage. 

My Picks :

 Lancôme Miracle Cushion ($46.50)

Got any other suggestions?Please share in the Comments section below...