Quick Beauty Tip of the day!

Here's a really nice beauty tip of the day:

Okay, so what else can help you shave except shaving cream?

CONDITIONER!

Yes...hair conditioner!

Conditioner makes the skin a bit more friction free so you get your shave finished much faster and better, and has moisturizing properties so your skin will feel silkier than ever before.

You don't even need high end products. Those conditioners that sell for 79 cents will do the job. Any conditioner will get the job done.

After this, your legs will be silky smooth!

Try moisturizing your legs after this with a rich moisturizer or natural oil.

Hope this makes your life just a tad bit easier!

Keep chasing your dreams! Because if you believe, they'll be reality

My favorite Beauty Websites

These are some of the websites that inspired me to make this blog. I love this sites to death!, but never ever copy them without telling you guys.

I hope that you guys check these sites out, and hopefully find really good beauty, healthy, and love advice from them (:

Yahoo Shine!

I love this website. It was the first ever beautyish website that I discovered ever, and I fell immediately in love with it. It has great beauty advice, and great fashion advice.

Their beauty + fashion section is amazing. That section, is going to cover everything, from your fashion runway looks to your basic skin care.

It also has a whole parenting section (for moms and dads) , and a one called managing your life, which deals with work, and a typical person's daily life.

There is also a one about love, which gives advice about relationships and friendships.

It has a healthy living section, which deals with fitness and gives advice on how to eat right.

Love food? The website also has a food section, where nutritional things are sometimes discussed, and ideas for new recipes are launched.

There is another section called Your Wisdom, which is a mini version of Shine. The website is itself very similar to Shine, but it's a little less popular, and it's much newer (launched this year I believe).

And last but not least, they also got your astrology done for you, so you can keep up with it day by day.

I love the whole website has a whole, because it's kind of your "one stop" business. And another thing I love about it, is that it's fit for everyone. There's something for the teens, something for the women in 30s, something for women over 50....everyone has something to read about.

Real Beauty

I didn't like this site very much before, but now I really really like it. Their website is really simple, and they update their "NEW TODAY" thing everyday now. So you catch up with the latest scoop on fitness, makeup, skincare, fashion...whatever it may be.

InStyle

I really really really like this website (and their magazine!). They cover your shopping, your beauty rules, your fashion wardrobe, hairstyles, nail colors, your favorite celebrities, and even an awesome hollywood makeover!

Complete package, eh?

And there ya go...those are my very very favorite websites! I hope you guys check them out, and maybe you will fall in love with them, just like I did!

Have a wonderful day!

How to get Soft Skin

Soft Skin is a staple for summer. This is the season when everyone gets back in the gym, and when you look for your skirts, shorts, tees, camis and other items.

Who doesn't want soft skin? Soft skin= radiant skin= healthy skin

So here's a super simple guide on getting soft skin AND at the same time, pampering yourself and having that "me time" !

The secret to getting great skin is having a great scrub.

Body Scrubs are going to be the ones that scrub away all the dead skin cells so your new, glowing skin cells begin to show through.

Here is the most amazing DIY scrub EVER (no joke!):

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/02/diy-body-scrub.html

It is seriously the best scrub EVER, and will make even the driest skin soft and silky.

-Right after you get out of the shower, slather lotion all over you. Choose a rich moisturizer that TRULY, really hydrates your skin. I suggest Cetaphil or Jergens. The reason why you should do it immediately when you step out from the shower, is so when you put the lotion, and all that water is locked in, and you get hydrated skin

-If you have really dry skin, try moisturizing TWICE a day.

-Try finding when you want to do the scrub. I do mine every week (on a saturday) so I maintain hydrated, soft skin.

-Honestly, try using baby products. Try it. The baby brands tend to keep chemicals out of their products, designed for baby's delicate skin. For some people, it actually works, and they end up getting baby soft skin.

-Try using NATURAL ingredients, such as olive oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil. Moisturizing with natural oil is a really nice massage and they quench your skin really well. (make sure you go with extra virgin olive oil though)

-Try to use sunscreen every time you step out from the house. It's going to protect you from the sun's harmful rays.

-Try using this nice avocado recipe for soft skin: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/11/romantic-dinner-for-two-how-to-do.html

And try the updo! (it's easy!)

Just make sure to hydrate yourself with 8 glasses of water (or more!) a day! Nice beautiful skin starts from within. So eat healthy, and live happily!

love

& keep chasing your dreams!

MY Ace of the Face: Skin Care

This is my pretty little version of Allure's Best of Beauty List. (I've been inspired! oooooh!) So first, here we go is SKIN CARE.

I'm working on putting all this on a nice video/slideshow and maybe even put it on youtube(:

My most amazing friend, Lauren, has oily skin, and deals with tons of acne. I told her about this 'project' and she was more than happy to help. So we made a "deal", she makes the reviews and tells you guys about the products that deal with OILY skin, and I make the reviews with DRY and NORMAL skin. So there ya go!(: And Thank thank thank you you you Lauren!

Cleanser

NORMAL SKIN

Olay Foaming Face Wash--Normal Skin

This was a really nice cleanser that I tried in the past. It's really gentle, and it doesn't leave skin all dry. Yet, it doesn't have any oil conditioners so no oils are going to mess with your skin.

Cleanser

Oily Skin

Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser

Neutrogena's products are mostly designed for oily skin people. This cleanser cleanses deep, getting any dirt and makeup out. The main thing I love about it, is that it doesn't leave any pore clogging residue.

Cleanser

Dry Skin

Dove Gentle Exfoliating Foaming Facial Cleanser

Dove has been my holy grail for years. I have super dry and sensitive skin. What makes Dove a good choice for dry skin, is that they include moisturizing LOTION in their cleansers. This makes it much more hydrating and makes it much more effective against dry skin.

Cleanser

Sensitive Skin (no matter if you have oily or dry)

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser For All Skin types

This is still the classic gold for any type of skin type. It removes makeup well, and it's probably the most gentle yet effective formula I've ever seen.

Cleansing Wipes

Ponds Evening Soothe

This is also the one that Allure has chosen. And they are truly great wipes. They smell AMAZING, and they take away a good amount of makeup with a swipe. You can put these anywhere, by your bedside, your purse, your gym bag...anywhere. Whenever you feel like refreshing your skin without all the work...pop one of these out and ta da!

P.S. If you have oily skin, or you come home from a hard workout, then try Neutrogena Deep Clean SPORT wipes

Facial Moisturizer

Normal Skin

Olay Complete SPF 30 Defense Daily UV Moisturizer -- Sensitive Skin

This moisturizer does mention that it is for sensitive skin. NOT! Any skin type can use this. It doesn't irrate skin, and it provides the SPF 30 that you want. It has important vitamins that refresh skin; Vitamin E (which adds radiance) B3 and Pro vitamin B5. And it's really lightweight

Facial Moisturizer

Oily Skin

Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 35

Mmm..I can't tell you how amazing this moisturizer is. It has SPF 35, which takes care of the SPF. It's oil free, so no more oils clog your pores. Simple, classic...but very effective.

If you have combination oily skin, then try Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture-- combination skin

Facial Moisturizer

Dry Skin

Cetaphil DailyAdvance ultra hydrating lotion

Got dry skin? Cetaphil can fix that. Cetaphil is great for dry and (sensitive) skin. This moisturizer is freaking amazing, moisturizes intensively and it seems to hydrate FOREVER.

Got even more dry skin? Try Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair (my personal favorite)

Scrub

Queen Helene oatmeal 'n honey natural facial scrub

This one isn't too popular, but it's got it's bang for it's buck. It leaves skin amazingly soft, and it leaves skin fresh and clean. The nice honey puts amazing moisture in your skin and the oatmeal calms and soothes your skin.

P.S. Another great one is by Burt Bees Citrus Facial Scrub

Peel

Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System

I got really impressed with this product. It's a two in one, so you get both jobs done. It's a bit expensive for drug store wise, but it's really worth it. Just follow the directions, and you got glowing skin!

Facial Mask

Oily Skin

I'm going to be completely honest with you guys. Facial Masks out there are meant for every skin type. So I haven't used any specific ones out there, but I do have a pretty good homemade facial.

Strawberry and yogurt facial mask- just mush 4-5 strawberries, mix with yogurt and apply for about 15-20 minutes

Try bananas and a bit of honey. And try out an aspirin mask!

Facial Mask

Dry Skin

Another homemade mask:

Olive oil, honey and sugar scrub!(:

Try yogurt and honey also

Facial Mask:

EVERYONE!!

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

This is my most favoriteeeeeee mask in the whole wide world! It leaves my skin so tingly and minty, and it dries up any zits and pimples(: I loveeee it!! And it's sooo budget friendly

Zit Zapper

ELF Zit zapper

Just dab some at night, and by next morning, they are reduced oh so much. And it's only a buck!

Here's the review/link: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/03/best-products-that-elf-has.html

And a DIY NATURAL zit zapper:

Just take some yeast and some lemon juice. Mix them together, and take a cotton swab. Then apply it on your zit/blemish. and ta da!

Here are some links:

Allure's Best of Beauty List (Skin Care) that has inspired me:

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty/2010/best_of_beauty_skin#slide=1

Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/ace-of-face.html

Intro to Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/04/cheap-guide-to-allures-best-of-beauty.html

Hopefully that is all of your skin care things! And if you have any more suggestions, please email them to tsorain@gmail.com so I can add them!

(:

The CHEAP guide to Allure's Best of Beauty List

Allure makes an AMAZING list of beauty stuff. I downloaded the app, and I noticed that all the makeup they choose were expensive...and some super expensive. I was totally expecting it, but seriously? What if we can't afford all those fancy things?

And so, that's when I decided to make a CHEAP guide to Allure's Best of Beauty

And so now, I'm going to working on my own list....AFFORDABLE DRUGSTORE products that I think are magnificent myself.

I'll TRY to get all the sections that Allure has, but I'm not too sure...

Here are the "sections" that they have:

• Skin Care
• Eyes
• Hair
• Cheap Thrills
• Base
• Lips
• Cheeks
• Big Breakthroughs
• Body
• Tools
• Best Splurges
• Nails
• Sensitive Skin
• Scents
• Natural Wonders
• Guys' Stuff
• I'll probably go in order, and when I'm finished, I'm even making a nice little page for it!
  The first section, "skin care" will be hopefully posted today, so please wait on that! SUBSCRIBE so you get the latest and fastest scoop?
  
  
  Thank you sooo much guys!

Review: NYC pencil eyeliner

The picture isn't really that nice, so sorry. But if you check out their link...it's a much detailed pic: http://www.newyorkcolor.com/products/eyes/eyeliners-pencils/classic-browliner-pencils

Okay, so let's see..

What?

The NYC (new york color) classic brow/liner pencils in jet black

PRO?

Cheap (99 cents), colors are a variety, smooth pencil

It's probably one of the cheapest eyeliners out there, but for the price the smoothness is amazing. They have a couple of other colors as well (7 colors total)

Con?

It wears off easily. If you are a person that puts only a thin line, this eyeliner may not do the trick for you. It'll probably smudge here and there, and even if you didn't put it on your bottom rim, it might even sneak here and there, and make your eyes look like there a mess.

What to do: Here's a little eyeliner trick. Be sure, doesn't matter if you are using an eyeliner from NYC or MAC, be sure to always tap some eyeshadow on the eyeliner you just applied. (Think of setting powder...we don't want any of our makeup to dissapear!) This will help the eyeliner stay in place more longer, and hopefully prevent any smudginess.

Rating?

3.5 / 5

I liked the smooth and everything, but it did wear off kinda quick. This will work fine if you use a thick line, but it won't work as well as Urban Decay or MAC.

Buying it again?

Haha yes, because I'm on a budget. I buy makeup with my own money, and I have to save up for my parents' birthdays and mother's and father's day. Other than that, I'm craving these headphones, so yeah...I'm saving up for a lot of things.

So, for now. This 99 cents pencil will do.

Recommend?

Yeah...

But don't expect it to work like MAC or NARS. If you're on a budget, this is definite yes.

However, if you are going to prom or some special occasion, try to use a better more "stay put" eyeliner.

Mmkay, hope this helps you guys! Take care!

EYELINER Tips & Tricks

Finding the perfect eyeliner shouldn't be too hard. You need two things in mind. 1) Natural or smokey? and 2) Eye color

1) First, off do you want a natural look or a smokey eye look? If you want a natural look, you should do a much thinner line. However, if you would like a smokey look, then you should have a thicker line, with eyeshadow and mascara (and maybe even false eyelashes)

Natural Eyeliner:

In this picture, Angelina Jolie definitely has eyeliner on. But if you look at the up most (first) picture, her eyeliner looks sooo much more natural compared to that.

For this look, you might need a black eyeliner and a brown one. You can see how the eyeliner appears thicker on one side than the starting. So just apply a thin layer, and then once you get in the middle, try to make a thicker one. Try to line close to your lashes, because it will give an illusion of your eyelashes looking thicker. (using the BLACK eyeliner)

Then for your lower rim, try a brown eyeliner to make for a much natural look. For long lasting eyeliner, take eyeshadow and just tap it on your eyeliner, so the eyeliner doesn't smudge or wear off easily.

You can also apply some beige/golden/brownish eyeshadow to create that natural soft look.

Smokey look:

1) Wash your whole eyelid with a nice white/apricot eyeshadow (regardless of your skin tone)

2) Take a gray/steel color and wash HALF of your lid with that. Then take a nice shimmer apricot bright color and color the other half. Now kind of mix them together.

3) Now for you crease, take the gray and just smudge some on the crease

4) Take the the apricot and tap some on your brow bone.

5) Apply a really thick line of eyeliner. Using liquid eyeliner will be the best, to create the dark, crisp look.

6) Apply about 2 coats of mascara

7) Apply false eyelashes if you wish

(there are sooo many more eyeshadow colors for smokey eyes!)


ALSO, here are some ways to MAKE SURE your eyeliner stays put....so no more smudges or raccoon eyes: 
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-make-eyeliner-last-longer.html

Quick Tip: Try using NAVY eyeliner. It makes the whites of your eyes look whiter, and your eyes will be brighter!

Another Quick Tip: Try taking your eye color and finding the color of it opposite on the color wheel, and use that color as your eyeliner. They are complementary colors, and they will make your eyes POP!

So I hope now, that eyeliner isn't as hard as it was before.

Good luck!

And take care!