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First, I’ll start out with the color contacts lenses. The key is choosing colors which are pale and natural. To make it natural and a little girly, it should be like this. I’m going to use green today. Both eyes are in Let’s start with the base. Using this, I will spread it into the whole face This is a CC cream.It would be preferrable to have ones with sun screen in it and which you can create the base and the foundation at the same time This has a strong moisture ingredient and I don’t need to re-do my　make-up even in the winter time, so I use it quite often Finished my base Next I will cover the skin using a concealer The parts to cover are usually under the eye or wherever it is easy to cover. I also use it as a highlighter, so I use it on the noseline and cover the corner of my eyebrows Next are my marks.Pimple and pimple marks and for other scratches, I use this to cover. The side of my nose and my lips. And the tip of my lower lips. If I paint it like this, when all is done, the corner of my mouth will look as it is pointing upwards. You extend it by tapping it like this I have covered as you see I will use the powder foundation This is the finishing touch, so it should be put on slightly. Do not spread it wide, but tap it a little Just like this I will use this to highlight around the eye The place to put it is here between the eyes and the cheek bone. Put it just as to fill it in. From there to the tip of the eye brows. Up until the highest point And between the eyes and the nose. Also in the high point between eyebrows.You apply it as drawing a T Just like this I will highlight under my eyes using this glitter with pearl in it. By using the glitter with pearl here, it will highlight even more of the white of your eye You use it when you want to make a really round eye You apply a brown eyeliner The key is that the brown color gives a soft impression, and you apply it to stretch it further. I consciously draw the line with the same flow as the drooping eyes Just like this I’m going to put a brown shadow I’ll start with this silver part The whole of the eye will be drawn The width is slightly thicker than the double eyelid, and in a round shape Using the darkest brown, I will add some thickness to the double line and under the corner of the eye. I will add some round shadow toward the edge This is the double line. Here, under the edge of the eye. About one-third of size of the eye. To make this line straight, I will fill it in with brown color Just like this I will add color with this pink Just under the double eyelid and halfway until the corner of the eye, I will add color. This is how it looks I will put on fake eyelashes The type of eyelash should be one that is a little heavy on the corners. Usually you apply from the corner of the contact lenses, along the eyeline which you drew, and the heavy corner should be flowing along the line Just like this I will draw the bottom eyelashes with a mascara The whole bottom of the eyelashes will be painted with mascara Here it is With the eyeliner, you draw the corners of the eyelashes , fill in the attached parts, and some parts where it has turned white from glue See how it’s done The short cutten eyelashes for the bottom part will be applied The place to put is right under the part where the size of the eye is the largest

Hello everybody. This is Arisa Kamada. I’ll show you today the flashy make-up to make your eyes look larger. Let’s start To do flashy make-up, the key is to have enough base makeup. I’ll start with the base. Have it all over your face. For the foundation, the liquid type is better since it makes the skin matte. Take some with your finger, apply it gradually and blend it in. Use the concealer to erase the spots and acne scars. It gets dark especially around the eyes, so use the concealer to make it brighter. Use this sponge to blend in the foundation into the skin. Next, using this powder, the finishing touch for the skin will be done. When you do flashy makeup, matte skin works better, so I will apply extra powder. This is how the base makeup is done. Using this eyebrow liner, I will especially use this middle color to pull the line. Trace lightly as if you are drawing the outline of the eyebrows. I will add some minute part using this pencil. Add some line especially to the corner of the eyebrows and fill in rest. Key point for doing flashy makeup is to use very light eyebrows mascara. To make the eyes stand out, color the eyebrows a little light to make it scarce. When you apply in the opposite direction of the eyebrows, the color will blend in better. Finally, straighten the flow of the eyebrows. The eyebrows is done. I will add color to the cheek. This by itself looks heavy, but when you put heavy color, it will give good balance to the flashy makeup. How to apply is, from around the center of the cheek, go sideways. Blend it in gently with your fingers. To highlight the eye makeup, when you apply heavy color a little under the cheek, it will give good balance. Adding some highlighter. Give a thin long stroke to the nose line. When making flashy eye makeup, giving some highlighter to the top of the eye will give it a 3D look. Put some highlighter to the jaw. Using the eye brow liner you used, give some shadow to the nose. The key to adding shadow to the nose is draw thin and long. When you draw a line to the top of the nose, your nose will look higher. To make the eyes look larger, we’ll give some width to the double eyelids, and here we will use this bandage. First, you cut this into 2mm width. I usually want to place this in a higher position than the double eyelid; I will take off the foundation here. Use the cotton swab you used to place the bandage where you took off the foundation. Do not push it intoo hard, but just place it over, which will spread the width like this. Having it too much to the inner side of the eye will make it stand out, so place it from the middle to the corner. Since it’s a flashy makeup, we will use this eye shadow with many glitter. First, put this eye shadow a little wider than the double eyelid. When you apply it so that the bandage will disappear, it won’t stand out. The bottom eyelid should be drawn with a thinner brush. Use this darker shadow to give gradation to the eye. I recommend you use a thin brush here, which makes the balance good. Thinner than the double eyelid, you apply it the a very narrow area. For the bottom eyelid, give a darker shadow only to the corner of the eye, and little far away from the corner. Key is to apply a little away from the eye. I will use the eye liner. Let’s start from the middle. Next is the inner corner, and to the outer corner. Once this is done, pull up the outer corner a little. Pull up with a little angle will make it look cute. Just like this. Drawing the inner corner longer will make the eye look bigger. Fill in the inner line. Pull the line as if you are filling in between the eyelashes. Before you put on the fake eyelashes, be sure to pull up the eyelashes with the curler. When you clamp it well from the stem, it will make the eye bigger afterwards. Using the mascara. Just blend in a little. Putting the fake eyelashes. When you want flashy makeup, I will recommend ones with some volume and which the corner is long. Heavy eyelashes will come off easily, so put additional glue. It is easy to put after it dries out a little. The key to make the eyes look bigger is to put the eyelashes directly straight

If you apply this technique with no underlying strategy and they call you back you can do more DAMAGE than good if you do not handle it correctly. Okay? What I am saying is… What you do before, during and after you get them to return your call is MORE important than getting them to return your call. Make sense? Have a PLAN! ==>

Makeup Bootcamp is a two-part workshop for those wishing to learn about how to become a freelance makeup artist in the entertainment industry. What is Makeup Bootcamp? When I first began my career as a makeup artist, I did not have the good fortune to be taken under an established artist’s wing. I had no relatives in the Union which at that time was almost impossible to get into if you did not “know someone” or was not related to anyone who was a Union member. I couldn’t afford to go to school in California even though it was my dream to become a famous Hollywood makeup artist. Yet in spite of my non-existent connections, I managed to become a successful makeup artist, a member of the union, and a mentor to many new artists needing either a “break” or sometimes just a little encouragement to keep on trying. Makeup Bootcamp is a “crash course” of the techniques I developed and used to break into the makeup industry. It is not a conventional “basic makeup class”. This series of workshops are designed to make you become a “Thinking Makeup Artist”. Instead of teaching out-dated “cookie cutter looks”, you will be shown how to create or re-create any look – past, present and future. Makeup Bootcamp is broken down into two parts – Bootcamp Prep and Bootcamp Part 2. Makeup Bootcamp Part 1 (Prep) This workshop is the heart of the Bootcamp series. It is an intensive study of corrective makeup – the type of makeup that most artists feel they have mastered already. It is NOT just a Basic Makeup Class. It is a class on which all of my other workshops are based. Makeup artists come to me with many different levels of experience. If I just started teaching Fashion makeup or TV makeup, not everyone would get it. In order to be able to “level the playing field”, I first need to get everyone on the same page. Bootcamp Prep does exactly that. If you have no makeup experience, Prep gives you a working knowledge of techniques that will be used in Part 2. If you do have makeup experience, Bootcamp Prep will help you to identify core levelweaknesses that may be effecting your current makeup artistry, and the reason you feel you may need classes.. It has been my experience that most working makeup artists suffer from what I call “Same Face Syndrome”. This means that although they may do a nice makeup, everyone generally comes out looking the same! The artist has a set way of doing a makeup and rarely varies from that method. This will eventually lead the artist to feel bored and unsatisfied. If you are currently stuck in the “Same Face Syndrome” the problem is that if you do the same face on everyone, eventually you will hit a bump and run into a “trouble face” – one that just does not work with the makeup application that you usually do.  Bootcamp Prep will help you break out of this bad pattern, or at least help you realize how not to create potential problems for yourself. Makeup Bootcamp Part 2 This is the “crash” part of the course. Five days of how to get started freelancing.  The first class is on Fashion Photography Makeup. Portfolios, fashion stories, testing, freelancing. The second class is Makeup for Black and White Headshots. Learning actor’s “types”, highlight and shadow, lighting and application. The third class is Runway/Music Video. Glam makeup, shimmer, lashes, liner-over-the-edge and an airbrush demo. Working with designers, planning the runway makeup look and executing it! Classes four and five focus on Film & TV. Script breakdown, budgeting, department heading, continuity, crewing and character development. Becoming a makeup artist isn’t something that happens after a few classes. Bootcamp’s primary goal is to give the artist enough crucial information to be able to accept student films and photo tests without going in “blind”. This helps the artist cut valuable time off of the “dues paying process” by avoiding common mistakes often made by novices.

Ideas For MakeupPunk Makeup Ideas Ok, so if you are going for the punk look, it will not look that natural. But, even as a punk you can manage to look more natural than others. The secret to success when it comes to punk make up is, eyes! When you are going for punk makeup, give your eyes all the importance. Use colors and dark eyeliner. Be generous with the mascara on both upper and lower lashes. Also, use dark but matte lipstick shades. Go for a burgundy or a purple. The best thing about the punk look is that you can experiment all you want. However, before all that, don’t forget to apply foundation evenly, to hide your blemishes and give you an even tone. Again, mineral makeup would be a good option. So, basically, if you are going for the punk look, you can’t really look natural. However, if you don’t overdo the makeup, you can look very elegant! I hope these natural makeup techniques and natural makeup ideas have helped you sort your look for better. This is where I sign out! All the best gorgeous!

Ribbons and lace can also be used to create an innovative look for the wedding hairstyle. These can be interwoven into the hair. Ribbons can also be used to create pretty bows whereas lace can be tied up into small bunches and hair can be wrapped around it. The amount of bridal accessories you can encounter at any outlet may be innumerable. The trick lies in finding the right one to suit your hairstyle in the best manner possible.

Celebrity MakeupA Few Other Pointers These are the basic things, when you want to know how to become a makeup artist. An extremely crucial thing here is to develop contacts. This can be done while you are interning or you are working at a cosmetic store. Slowly and surely through these contacts you can pave your way through in the industry. Though, it is difficult to say how long does it take to become a makeup artist, as it completely depends on your age and determination, the opportunities you get and the like, and in which field amongst the ones mentioned above do you want to be in. If you consider just a certificate through a course, then it depends on the duration of the course as to how much time will it take you to be a makeup artist. Otherwise, it may take months, or years of toil and perhaps frustration and disappointments, but you will have to rise and shine and make others shine! In case you want to know about the things required to be a celebrity makeup artist, well, it is a tough call. You have to be very very well prepared, with all the intricacies and nuances of makeup. You should be always equipped with things like tissues, q-tips, spray bottles of water, brush cleaner, bobby pins, double stick tape, safety pins, lip balm, eye drops and anything else required. This is more so when you are involved in a project as the mainstay of makeup artists. Oh and be ready to deal with anything that comes your way with a smiling face and a jovial attitude! That is what makes people on the sets flock around you! That’s it! Now I will end this marathon article about how to become a makeup artist!

Christine — Ohio

Researchers found walking      is just as good as running in reducing risk of high blood pressure, high      cholesterol and diabetesStudy by Lawrence      Berkeley National Laboratory in California found total energy used was      more important than intensity A brisk long walk is as good as a run for cutting the risk of heart disease, researchers say. This is because the most important factor is not intensity but the total energy used. In the first study of its kind, researchers found that walking briskly can lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes – all problems that can lead to heart disease – as much as running does. Walking can lower the risk of heart-related diseases just as much running, U.S. researchers have found It had been thought that running was superior because runners travel further. But the benefits of both types of regular exercise were compared among 48,000 adults and found to be almost the same. So long as the energy used is similar, the health boost is similar, says a report in the American Heart Association journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. Paul T Williams, of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, said the findings were surprising but showed the key factor was the number of calories worked off in each form of activity. ‘Walking and running provide an ideal test of the health benefits… because they involve the same muscle groups and the same activities performed at different intensities,’ he said. He estimates a person would need to walk 4.3 miles at a brisk pace to have the same amount of exercise as running 3 miles. It would take twice as long – around an hour and 15 minutes instead of 38 minutes, he said. The six-year study analysed 33,060 runners and 15,045 walkers. When the same total energy was used for moderate-intensity walking as for vigorous-intensity running, it  resulted in similar reductions in risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and, possibly, coronary heart disease. Running was thought to be superior because runners travel further but research has found that is not the case Unlike previous studies, the researchers assessed walking and running by distance, not by time. Dr Williams said: ‘The more the runners ran and the walkers walked, the better off they were in health benefits. If the amount of energy expended was the same between the two groups, then the health benefits were comparable.’ Among runners, about half were men. Their average age was 48 for men and 41 for women. Of the walkers, only 21 per cent were men. Average ages were 62 for men and 53 for women. The walkers were more likely to be overweight and to smoke. The researchers found that runners’ risk of high blood pressure was reduced by 4.2 per cent, high cholesterol by 4.3 per cent, diabetes by 12.1 per cent and coronary heart disease by 4.5 per cent. Among walkers, the risk of high blood pressure was cut by 7.2 per cent, high cholesterol by 7 per cent, diabetes by 12.3 per cent and coronary heart disease by 9.3 per cent. But because of the different make-up of the two groups, the results are statistically equivalent, researchers say. Dr Williams said the snag is that runners often expend more energy than walkers – thus reaping more gains. ‘Walking may be a more sustainable activity for some people,’ he said. ‘However, those who choose running end up exercising twice as much as those that choose walking. This is probably because they can do twice as much in an hour.’ Official UK guidelines say people should do 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise every week – but three in four Britons fail to achieve this. Doireann Maddock, of the British Heart Foundation, said the findings show ‘that any brisk physical activity, not just those long, exhausting runs, can be great news for your heart health. ‘We know the best type of activity for your heart is moderate-intensity aerobic activity and that includes walking –  as long as you feel warmer, breathe harder and your heart beats faster than usual. ‘Whether it’s walking, jogging or running, staying active will help control your weight, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, and improve your mental health

A few therapies that are yet to be proven medically as being efficacious in treating chronic headaches are also known. These include massages, aromatherapy, acupuncture, etc., and need cautious indulgence.

When hiding blemishes or redness, use mattifying products, especially when it comes to concealers. Illuminators and brightening products are great for the under-eye area, but if you use them on a blemish, they’ll draw the eye right to it. Ready to move on to the products? Let’s get started.Primers How did we live before makeup primer? This miracle product can reduce redness, keep your makeup in place all day, fill in imperfections and make it easier to hide blemishes. Unfortunately, most of the best primers are high-end, but this is one product that’s definitely worth the splurge. If you’re prone to scarring and hyperpigmentation, you must use a primer that contains SPF, like MAC’s Prep + Prime. Any sun exposure, even on cloudy days, can make dark spots take even longer to fade. A green color-correcting primer (Make Up For Ever’s is my favorite) can also help combat excess redness and light hyperpigmentation. Those with extra oily skin should stick to a light, oil-free primer, which will help keep your makeup in place. Smashbox‘s beloved Photo Finish Primer comes in a light version, though I prefer Laura Mercier’s version. The two are very similar, but Laura Mercier is cheaper and contains more product.Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch is considered one of the best primers on the market, and I have to agree. It visibly reduces the look of scars and indentations, and masks most dark spots, but it’s quite expensive. L’Oreal makes a great drugstore version that’s a little less effective, but it’s easy on your skin and your wallet.Foundations To keep acne-prone skin happy and heathy, a mineral powder foundation is probably your best bet. Though they provide less coverage, they are much less likely to clog your pores or cause breakouts. Bare Escentuals is famous for their mattifying, medium-coverage powder, but Physican’s Formula makes a great drugstore dupe that I think is just as good. If you’re still stuck on liquid foundations, Neutrogena’s Skin Clearing Foundation is oil-free and contains salicylic acid, which means you can cover blemishes and treat them at the same time, though its finish is a bit too sheer if you need to cover hyperpigmentation or scarring. Healthy, non-comedogenic foundations are great for everyday wear, but they tends to provide less coverage, especially the drugstore variants. Sometimes you really do have to look flawless for a few hours, and the right foundation can do the job in a snap. Don’t worry, your pores will forgive you. Revlon Colorstay is one of the best foundations available, providing full but natural coverage that lasts all day for a fairly low price. However, it’s been known to break people out, so use with caution. Make Up For Ever’s Mat Velvet foundation is an oil-free alternative that gives flawless matte coverage, but still contains some less-than-awesome ingredients. Luckily, you can get the best of both worlds if you’re willing to splurge. Estée Lauder’s Double Wear foundation contains no acne-causing ingredients and provides long-lasting full coverage, as does Clinique’s Stay Matte foundation. If you want a more luminous finish along with healthy coverage, try Lancôme’s Rénergie Lift foundation.Concealers If you struggle with acne, you know how important (and challenging!) finding the right concealer can be. My current favorite is Physician’s Formula Conceal RX. It hides my hyperpigmentation completely, and it’s ridiculously inexpensive for how good it is. However, the color selection isn’t great and I find its finish isn’t quite matte, which leaves my skin looking cakey after a few hours. Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Concealer is more than double the price, but it does eliminate those two problems. For more heavy-duty coverage, try the perennial favorite, Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Concealer (if you can stand the price tag, of course). If a matte finish is a must, Clinique’s Advanced Concealer is also great. MAC’s Studio Finish provides the same coverage with a high SPF, so if you’re trying to keep a spot from scarring, that’s a must-have. If you feel like you’ve tried everything and you still can’t mask your zits, I recommend Dermablend’s Quick-Fix Concealer. It’s not cheap, but its natural-looking, buildable coverage can’t be beat. This stuff can hide just about anything.Finishing Touches If you have oily skin, or just need your makeup to stay in place for a longer period of time, a setting powder is a must-have. The trouble is, a lot of them can look cakey or trap oils under the skin, which can exacerbate acne. Revlon’s new Nearly Naked line makes a great, natural looking powder that offers a fair amount of coverage without making your skin feel weighed down. If you don’t need as much coverage, try Maybelline’s Dream Matte Powder to combat oil with a lighter finish. If powders tend to irritate your acne, Neutrogena makes a great mineral powder that provides great coverage without clogging your pores. It also fights zits, which is why it’s my current favorite! You can also try a setting spray, which tend to make your makeup last even longer. I’m a huge fan of Urban Decay’s De-Slick. It’s oil- and paraben-free, so it’s much less likely to irritate your skin, and I think it’s definitely worth the splurge.

  For half an hour, this mixture has to be boiled. The affected area of the skin should be washed with this skin wash when the mixture arrives at room temperature. Numerous symptoms of dermatitis can be relieved with the herbal qualities of this mixture. A quick result can be obtained by following it three to four times daily.Aloe Vera Dermatitis and other inflammatory skin conditions are widely treated with aloe Vera.Skin irritation and itching can be relieved with this this herb because it aids in restoring the pH balance of the skin. For getting rid of this skin conditions on a permanent basis, people have to apply the aloe Vera gel on the affected area for a few months several times a day. Glowing and Healthy Skin can also be achieved by drinking aloe Vera juice on a regular basis.

Do you take hours to get ready for a party? Do you have trouble using the eyeliner perfectly? Are you often tired of reapplying your make up every two hours? This breakthrough product ’2-min Masko’ can be the solution to all your make-up woes. Invented by Dr Peechnup in the Department of Beauty Optimization in the University of Iomaland, USA, this mask is set to take the beauty world the world over by storm. A 20-day research conducted in the US showed that the mask can reduce about 98.5% of the time taken for make-up. That’s a whopping increase in productivity, we dare say! ‘We are aware of the number of productive hours wasted the world over due to women wasting their time over make-up. Our product is created for the woman who wants it all.’ Dr Peechnup told us in an exclusive interview with health.india.com. The basic 2-min Masko comes in a package consisting of 3 masks – for the sleek office look, for the Indian marriages and other such occasions and the third for an evening out. The pack also contains natural glue obtained from keepwood trees in the Amazonian forests. They peel off easily without any residue and do not cause any allergies. And all you girls with the green in you, it has not been tested on innocent animals. For the Indian skin, the mask is available in three skin tones – dark, fair and how-is-she-so-fair. The mask can be worn for up to 12 hours at a stretch and can be reused up to 10 times. Once it loses its elasticity, it has to be discarded. Indian cosmetic companies are losing sleep over this product. Himamico has plans to launch an advertising campaign are positioning their products with the tag line ‘For the woman who has the time for herself’. Meanwhile, the 2-min Masko, while currently being manufactured in the US, has plans to set up shop in Didi’s own state. But this has the natives up in arms saying that they like their lives as they are and will protest against anything that wants to change their lovely pace. Currently available in only 3 variants, the company plans to include new additions depending on the demands of their clients. Seeing the positive response from the customers, the company has decided to ship the mask worldwide through their website in order to attract overseas customers as well. The pricing starts from Rs 1999 onwards.Statutory Warning: Before you order the ‘2-min masko’, read the following. While we would love for this idea to come to life, unfortunately it is a bluff played on you from the health.india.com team. Congratulations as you have fallen for our April Fool’s Day gag. Hope you enjoyed reading this post.

An extremely pure source of magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is magnesium oil. Comprising of numerous trace minerals and a high level of magnesium, this oil is an aqueous and concentrated solution. Magnesium Oil is absorbed rapidly when applied transdermally i.e. across the skin and can thus boost magnesium levels of the body. Transdermal use of magnesium is highly recommended as the body can absorb as much as it requires in this manner. Tissue and cellular levels of magnesium can be effectively increased via transdermal application i.e. across the skin surface, rather than oral supplementation of magnesium which has limits on the amount of intake and rate of assimilation. By restoring healthy levels of magnesium to the cells in the body via the muscles, it actually provides the body with all the benefits associated with magnesium. Here are some benefits of magnesium oil for pain relief.Magnesium Oil For Pain ReliefFor Normal Body Pain After shower, it should be sprayed over the body. The body should still be wet and people will experience a slight stinging sensation that lasts a few minutes. As magnesium levels rise, the stinging sensation will reduce automatically. It will become a perfect deodorant once the normal levels of magnesium are achieved.PMS The discomfort associated with the menstrual cycle is a pain for most women. Muscle contractions that occur in PMS can be soothed with magnesium.Arthritis Magnesium does not only mitigate muscle pain. Joint and torso pain can also be relieved by magnesium salts. The pain in these areas has been effectively reduced by applying magnesium chloride topically on the arthritic joints.Sore Muscles The lack of magnesium worsens the burning and soreness that occurs due to exercising because the lactic acid produced during exercise can also be disposed by large quantities of magnesium. Because muscle pain can be alleviated by magnesium, it should be taken daily, as recommended by M.D. in ‘Food As Medicne’, Dharma Singh Khalsa.Headaches Blood flow to all capillaries can be increased when additional magnesium i.e. more than daily supplementation is taken at the beginning of a headache. Pain is reduced in this manner.Migraine Headaches In the book ‘The Magnesium Solution for Migraine Headaches’, a horde of information regarding migraine headaches and migraine is provided by Jay S. Cohen. Numerous studies have been cited by him that utilizes magnesium for reducing this debilitating pain. Magnesium deficiencies have been found in 50% migraine sufferers; this is according to the PhD. Professor of physiology and medicine at the State University of New York Health Science in Brooklyn, Burton M. Altura. In a test, magnesium proved to be effective in 25% of the individuals who were suffering from migraines and had low levels of magnesium.Angina Pain Magnesium supplementation can ease angina pain. In the book, ‘Prescription Alternatives’, Virginia Hopkins and Earl Mindell discussed a case of a patient of angina pain. His pain ended when his doctor dealt with his deficiency of magnesium and his energy levels also increased! Increased energy (the production of ATP is boosted with magnesium), boost in detoxification processes, reduction in tension-related stress, support of the cardiovascular system and cardiac tissue (magnesium is a natural relaxant and nourishes the muscles), support of healthy skin and brain function, and relief from pains and aches like that of fibromyalgia are the advantages and health benefits of magnesium.

We all know that it’s a digital world these days, and that fact has definitely spilled over into interior design. “The kitchen is without doubt the heart of the home. It always has been, but in a much different way than it is now. People gather in it, laugh, play, work and cook in it. The kitchen is not just a natural extension of the great room, it has become the great room,” says Hudson. “My own kitchen houses many outlets so my husband can plug his laptop into the island and work, and my son can charge his cell while I boil a pot of water for pasta. I think technology will without doubt be a big part of kitchen design in 2016. When I started my business 25 years ago, clients didn’t want more counter space for their televisions, appliances didn’t have the ability to talk or shut themselves off, and the kitchen played a much different role.” Lowell agrees: “Wi-Fi is now built into these spaces deliberately, turning the open communal space into an internet cafe so family members can stay connected on smartphones and laptops.”Subdued hues When it comes to color, stark white kitchens and bold shades are out for 2016, according to Lowell. “Because these areas are now co-mingling hubs, the high-energy color palettes of the past — yellow, chili red, etc. — give way to a more neutral, calming colors that were once reserved for places like bedrooms. The spa-influenced colors like shale, flannel gray, putty and deep tan now dominate.”More kitchen trends kitchen design trends to keep an eye on in 2016.Chef’s kitchens — Deep single basin sinks, tall professional faucets and every possible appliance one can incorporate to create the perfect clean workspace… including built-in espresso makers.Alternative countertops — “We are also aware of the shift from granite countertops to alternative choices like basalt, limestone, marble, glass, metal or anything reclaimed,” explains Stark. “With the new sealers on the market, there is less concern for alternative choices of stone. However, when we do specify granite, we often recommend tumbled or textured finishes over the typical honed or polished. This changes the look, but maintains the durability of the granite.”Contrast of color — Stark says, “Contrast of color is favored over monochromatic schemes in most cases. It makes the space more interesting and sharpens any special design elements. We are recommending both stained and painted cabinetry depending on the location and lifestyle of the project. For example, wood-stained cabinetry with lighter countertops or darker floors with lighter painted cabinetry.”Eco-friendly options — Environmentally-friendly materials have been making their way into kitchens for the past few years, and, in 2013, kitchen design is getting even more eco-conscious. “In Seattle, we are required to compost, therefore we are integrating not only trash and recycle locations into our cabinetry, but also a compost container!”

Make Your Lipstick Last: No one likes to apply their lipstick only to have it wear off in a couple of hours. We spend so much time applying our makeup the last thing we want to do is reapply lipstick every few hours. And, with holiday parties right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to rock those red lip . So getting the most wear from your favorite shade of lipstick is a must. Apart from trying lipsticks that promise to have more staying power, or drying lipstains, there are alternative ways of extending the time your lipstick last. Below are some quick tips and tricks to get the most from your lipsticks all year round.Exfoliate – This is the most important thing you can do for your lips as this removes all the dead skin from your lips leaving new skin cells to grow in their place. This will help keeps your lips soft and subtle. This can easily be done by combining equal parts of sugar and honey and using a toothbrush to gently scrub your lips. Do this once or twice a week to keep your lips soft and kissable.Lip Balm – Before beginning to apply your makeup put on a thin coat of lip balm of your choice. This will get your lips moisturized and keep them from looking dry and cracked. When you are ready to apply your lip products make sure to gently wipe off any excess lip balm. (It’s also a good idea to apply a coat of moisturizing lip balm to your lips before bed each night to help keep your lips smooth and hydrated)Lipliner – Begin by using your favorite lipliner, here I am using NYX’s Deep Red, and begin at the Cupid’s Bow of the upper lip and trace the outer part of your lips. Once the lips are lined you are going to use the same liner pencil to fill them in. This is extremely important as this will lay the foundation for the lipstick you apply on top. Simply turn the liner onto its side and color in the rest of the lip.Lipstick – Now it’s time to apply your lipstick. One of the things that will help your lipstick look it’s best is to use a lip brush to put on the lipstick instead of applying it directly from the tube. As we age we get small crevasses in our lips, when you use the lipstick from the tube the color lays on the top surface of the lips only. Using a brush allows the color to really get into the lip and helps it stay longer. Dip the lipbrush into the lipstick, here I am using Makeup Geek’s Elegant, and pack the color onto the lips to get a sort of stained effect. Now take a tissue and blot your lips a couple of times to really press the color into your lips. Now go back in with your lipstick and apply a second coat of color.Concealer – To help clean up around the lips and give them a clean edge, wipe off your lipbrush really well to remove the lipstick and use a concealer like MAC Studio Concealer to clean up the edges. Having amazing lips with color that will last is easy. Regardless of whether you are wearing the perfect red holiday lip, or just want to get the most wear from your lipstick, these simple steps will make sure your lips stay looking their best all night.

Smokey eyes are all around the runways and red carpets these days. So, if you want to look like a diva by recreating this look right at your home, you should follow some of these techniques mentioned in this article.Smokey eye has become a very popular look among ladies these days. It is predominantly worn for the nighttime parties and outings; however, you can also alter it slightly to create the right look for even daytime celebrations.Tips to Get Smokey EyesPrepare the BaseMake sure that you don’t have early night makeup traces on your eye lids because those things can really mess up with your final look. And even if you face such nuisances, you can simply use a good makeup remover instead of panicking. Other than that, you can also use a good quality eye makeup remover if you want to be specific and detailed. Once you have removed all the bits of your previous makeup, use a good concealer to conceal all your under eye dark circles and wrinkles. Use your finger tip to softly blend it with your skin, but make sure that it is not smudged beyond limits. Or else, it will simply get washed away and will do nothing to hide your imperfections.Get the Primer After you have got rid of all the makeup traces, take an eye primer and put dots of it all around your eyes. Blend the primer nicely so that it doesn’t look blotchy. You can also use a brush to blend the primer thoroughly. Make sure that the color of the eye primer matches with your skin tone. It should not be more than two shades lighter than your skin tone, or else it would look awkward. Other than that, you can also ward off the confusion of skin tone with a colorless eye primer.Sweep on the Shadow WashPrior to moving on to your hard core smokey eyes look, you must prepare the eye lids with a flesh or neutral colored eye shadow. For that, choose a matt or shimmery skin colored eye shadow that perfectly matches your skin tone. You can either choose a powder or a cream based eye shadow for that purpose. To apply a powder eye shadow, sweep your eye shadow brush just once over your eye shadow palette and then rub it lightly over your eyelids to create a smooth base. Well, if you are using a cream base eye shadow, then just dab a little bit of it and then just blend it on with your finger tip.Draw the Line After you have finished preparing your eyelid with the shadow wash, take your black eyeliner pencil and carefully trace your lash line with it. Keep the line thinner towards the inner end and finish off by pulling it thickly towards the outer end, so that you get a cat-eye look. Once done, take a shadow brush and gently drag the upper level of the eyeliner towards the upper side of you eyelids. Make sure that you don’t drag the entire eyeliner out of its place; just blend some of it with the eyelids. Once done, you can also sweep the liner over your waterline if you want a more dramatic and vivid look.Grab the Eye Shadow Finally it’s time for you to put on the eye shadow. Make sure that you choose an eye shadow palette that has at least 3 complementary colors. With that, dab on a little bit of the lightest of the three shades and then brush it on to your eyelid, all the way up to the crease. After that, brush on the medium shade which is not the darkest of them all. Brush that shade while diffusing the eyeliner upto the crease.Blend the shadow nicely by pulling it right upto the outer corner of the eye, but avoid over applying it at the middle or inner corner of the eye. Once done, use a good blending brush to apply the darkest color to the outer corner of your eye. Gently blend the darkest color with the rest of the shades. Once done, take the lightest color once again and gently blend it below your brow bone.Dash of MascaraOnce you are completed with the smokey eye look, do not get overwhelmed to forget the mascara. If you have created the smokey eyes look with black eye makeup products, make sure that you also choose the black color for your mascara. Swipe the wand of your mascara lightly over your lower and upper lashes, but do not overdo the amount. Once complete, curl your lashes with an eyelash curler and then finish off the look with a second coat of eyeliner if you wish.