How to HIDE dark circles

Yeah, you can dot some concealer right under your eyes and you will get coverage.

But what about if you have REALLY dark circles?

Then this method is fo you! btw, I learned this method from my friend Susan, who is an aspiring makeup artist. so thank you susan!

What you need:

-Good concealer one that is lighter than your foundation (your regular concealer)

-a concealer of your own skin tone, or foundation

Golden Rule (in this case atleast): 

-foundation first

-concealer second

-powder third

I suggest using a good creamy concealer that is lighter than your foundation. A good one form the high end is Laura mercier secret camouflage and cover fx. Some good ones from the cheap ends would probably be cover girl

** The directions might seem kinda complicated at first sight...sorry about that, so please try to hang in there! (: The method actually really works! 

Okay, so let's look at your under eye/upper cheekbones. Take your concealer (with a concealer brush or however) and draw a right triangle.

Okay, so this is the right triangle you need to draw

The diagram will work on your LEFT eye, but all you have to do is just flip/reflect this triangle for your RIGHT eye.

DRAW (with the concealer): 

-Segment XY is the segment that goes in a horizontal line (right below your eyes) Inner corner of your eye, to the outer corner, or wherever your dark circles end. 

-Segment YZ is the segment that goes from the inner corner (where XY started/ended) down, being parallel to your nose (right by your nose) It should stop where your dark circles stop, or for better coverage, at the level of your nostrils.

-Segment XZ is the connecting segment (the diagonal line that connects the end of XY and YZ together. So it's kinda on your cheekbones). 

** If this is a bit confusing, first off sorry! But from the computer, just draw a right triangle exactly like the diagram above, of your LEFT eye. And then reflect it for your right eye.

Now that you have your right triangle, take a brush or your fingers and blend them together. (shade it IN the triangle)

Blend it in very very very very well into your foundation (which you should have already applied)

And now, take your concealer that is about the same color as your foundation. Lightly just go over the area that you applied with this, so that area doesn't look too brightened up.

And remember to SET the concealer with some setting powder so the concealer stays in place!

Try to use transcluent setting powder, because it has no pigments and won't mess up your makeup..

Well, I hope this helps you guys with any of your under eye problems!

lOVE, have a beautifullll gorgeouss day!

FLAWLESS MAKEUP

Everyone has imperfections; whether it be the zit of Mt. Everest, discoloration, or blemishes, puffiness...redness....

So I mean come on... no one has perfect skin. But...let's try to FAKE a flawless face...so you look like Oh la la, someone's in town!

Okay, so here are the products that you need....:

-Primer

-Foundation/Tinted Moisturizer (whatever you prefer)

- Conceal

-Setting Powder (or pressed powder)

-Lip color

-Bronzer (and blush if you wish)

-Eyeliner (if you wish)

Let's start off with PRIMER...

What is a primer first off....

It's like a barrier that keeps your makeup OFF you skin. As in, not letting your makeup sinking into your skin.

it does 3 main things..:

a) gives you a flawless canvas

b) helps create a barrier between your skin and makeup....(to makeup not sink in)

c) your makeup will stay on FOREVER

If you have fine lines and wrinkles; then try using a primer with silicone. It will fill in those wrinkles/fine lines in, so your foundation and other makeup don't settle in, and accent them even more.

For a primer, you don't need much. A little goes a longgg way.

Some good primers:

Cheap End: rimmel london fix and perfect primer

High End: Urban Decay Primer Potion

FOUNDATIONS:

Okay, so when it comes to foundation, think of a cheerleading pyramid. if you base isn't strong, then your other's aren't going to turn out well. In the same way, if you don't apply and pick your foundation, your face won't look flawless.

Here's the link to my Foundation 101 Bootcamp: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/01/foundation-101.html

if certain areas of your skin are red, then to cancel it, make sure you get a foundation that is YELLOWER than your skin color to cancel that out.

cheap end: loreal true match/rimmel foundations/almay foundations

High end: Laura Mercier

CONCEALER

Concealer is your very best bet for covering up imperfects.

Concealer just be creamy, and very well pigmented, that way it will blend it in just right.

here is a link to cover up dark circles VERY WELL :

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-really-correct-dark-circles.html

With the concealer, make sure you have nice pigments, and if you want to cancel the redness in zits, think the opposite of the color wheel. GREEN. and that's where that color concealer comes in.

Cheap ones: loreal true match super blendable concealer

High ends: laura mercier secret camouflage (5 stars!!) and bobbi brown concealers, and cover fx concealers

BRONZERS

Bronzers are used to add more depth (contouring) and warmth to a face. You can contour very well with bronzers, to make your face look more slender (and sometimes make you look 5 pounds lighter!), and it can make your face look more dimensional and add in more depth.

here's a link for how to CONTOUR correctly (sorry if the link isn't here yet...working on it....)

cheap ones: Physician's Formula cashmere wear bronzer

high ends: smashbox bronzer lights

SETTING POWDER:

Setting Powder is super super important for a flawless face. A flawless face shouldn't just last 5 minutes. It should last atleast 6 hours. And if you don't set it, all that hard work of foundation, concealer and all that will just dissapear....

So MAKE SURE you set! Thankfully, it's the easiest step to do, so if you did forget it, you can quickly press some on.

Make sure your powder is Translucent powder, because it has no pigment or colors, so it won't mess with your hard work of makeup...

Some cheap ones: revlon photo ready translucent powder, e.l.f. setting powder

high ends: laura mercier setting powder, makeup forever

LIP COLOR AND EYELINER:

Pick your colors! make sure to line your lips with a lipliner so your lips will get more definition. and for your eyes...if you are getting boring with black eyeliner, then try brown or green!

NAVY BLUE eyeliner makes your eye brighter! (: jus. saying!

BLUSH:

Hmm...don't have much to say....except here's the Blush 101 link:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/01/blush-101.html

Hopefully...it will walk you right through it...

Okay, so hope you guys now know how to get your easy flawless face! About 10 minutes!

I know that there are A LOT of links missing, but I am working on getting those posts up soon!

Now here's YOUR part in this:

Tell me what your makeup routine WAS and tell me if this new makeup routine was easier and looked better than your old one. and if it didn't ... then tell me your makeup routine! hahah I wanna try it out!

And Tell Me what makeup products you cannot possibly live without!

Mail me at tsorain@gmail.com ... (MAIL IT!)

sweet love, and hugee hug!

-lOVE!

DIY HAIR MASK!

Every month we usually get a facial mask to revive our skin...make it fresh, glowing .. and healthy!

So let's do the same for our hair!

This is a DIY HAIR MASK, right at home...right in your kitchen!

The secret ingredients to gorgeous hair!?

-olive oil

-honey!

Olive oil really truly is wonderful for your hair. It nourishes your hair, and if your hair is dry, you will have amazing hair! Even if you have really oily hair, olive oil will still do good for your hair, because it adds in nourishing and rejuvenatory powers!

And honey is good because it has antixodiants to help keep your hair healthy and strong!

-Make a paste of these ingredients

-Apply it all over, root to ends, on your DRY hair

-Pull your hair into a ponytail, or if you have short hair, then just leave it like that

-Put a beanie over your head

-Go to sleep

-And in the morning, take it off and SHAMPOO your hair THOROUGHLY !!!

(if you don't shampoo it...your hair will look wet and oily all day! ...trust me I know!)

-And continue with your normal styling/washing routine

Do this once every month to give your hair natural goodness!

Hope this helps!

Email me, telling me this works for you!

tsorain@gmail.com

^^ mail it!

lOVE! (:

Hair Care....to NOT make it nappy...

So today(: I have some products that I use, and I'll maybe explain where and why I use them...

What I use for shampoo/conditioner/products...and all that crazy jazz!

Shampoo:

The cheapest shiz in the market....

Suave Almond and Shea Butter Shampoo

I brought this product when I just wanted something cheap and ...something that works, and I have loved it since! Recently, I used a product that made my hair thinner, and my hair wasn't even strong and healthy anymore.

I used Dove, Garnier, and Herbal Essences, but nothing worked.

And so I turned to this...and it worked! It has made my hair stronger for about 2 weeks now! haha!! The cheapest products work the best I suppose...

Conditioner:

I use an organic coconut milk conditioner....

One from Walmart....about $6

I only use conditioner on my ends, because I don't want all my hair to weigh down..

I love the fact that they have organic ingredients as well,, and I love this product! it leaves my hair so silky and smooth.... oh la la! haha

Um..I don't use hairspray.... hahah

But I do use a product, that is BRAND NEW to the market just now...

It is...:

garnier fructis Pure clean finishing paste

the product is brand new! and I got mine at target for about $3

It's hold is pretty good, and I love the fact that it is one of the natural products out there...without the unnecessary chemicals..

I use this product everyday, to pin up by bangs when I have a ponytail(:

How to go volume?:

I blow dry my hair, and this is the link of how I use to get volume. ( I still use this method! ) ...check it out! :

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-get-volume-quick.html

I wash my hair every other days ( so every 2 days), because my hair gets oily pretty easily..haha

And remember, that even ponytail holders can make a difference in your hair's health. I use those big HUGE holders at home, and then use a regular one at school.

And I never straighten or curl my hair...haha ( my hair is pretty much naturally straight)

MY DEEP CONDITIONING HAIR RECIPE:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-hair-mask.html

Check it out!

So tell me, email me and tell me what YOUR hair routine is!

And email me telling if you know any other "hair secrets" or "hair tips!" .... I'll post them on here!

Email me at tsorain@gmail.com <--- mail it!

Hope this helps everyone!

Bye!!

Tell me how to combat dry skin...

I have had dry skin forever!

I have super sensitive skin as well :/

Do you?

If you said yes...then keep on reading.

If you said no, check out this DIY body scrub: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/02/diy-body-scrub.html

Okay, so here are some things I use ... :

-Eucerin Plus Intensive Moisturizer

-Dove Beauty Bar (White)

-Jergens ultra healing lotion

-Pure and Gentle wipes

-Petroleum Jelly

-My DIY body scrub of olive oil & sugar, check it out: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/02/diy-body-scrub.html

I use all these things here and there, but on a good pampered day, this is what I do:

-First, I try to cleanse well with the Dove Beauty Bar

-Then, take a good load of time to rub my whole skin with the DIY scrub

-I get out of the shower, and on my body, I slather on the Jergens Ultra Healing lotion

-On my face, the Eucerin

-Then I allow everything to soak in just a little bit, and then I apply petroleum jelly all over, to lock all that moisture, so my skin will stay soft for about 3 days!

But there is a NUMBER ONE secret to combating dry skin...:

Olive Oil.

Olive oil was used by the Ancient Romans and Greeks, and many more. They would use it has a cleanser, face mask, face moisturizer, hair mask, and even conditioner. Cleopatra used to bathe in olive oil 3 times a day to keep her skin supple and healthy.

Sometimes, instead of putting on Eucerin and Jergens, I just slather Extra Virgin olive oil all over my body. It leaves my skin amazingly smooth...for about 2 days! I also sometimes put in petroleum jelly to lock it in.

I used to use Pure Olive Oil, but then I realized that Extra Virgin olive oil has better properties and is better, so I started using that. So, try using Extra Virgin, because it is not refined, it's completely the TRUE pure. But if you can't, regular olive oil is fine also.

I hope this helps you guys!

Try experimenting with different things, but be careful also!

Wet 'n Wild Ultimate Sheer Tinted Moisturizer Review

So the review!

How did this product do ? How does it compare?

WHAT?

Wet 'n Wild Ultimate Sheer Tinted Moisturizer

SHADES:

There are 4 shades of this tinted moisturizer. I know, what your thinking. Oh I'll never be able to find my shade! But don't worry...these 4 shades are probably the most easy, bendable tones that match with skin tones.

There's Beige, Natural, Sun Kissed and Buff.

Here's the link: http://wnwbeauty.com/Product.php?Pid=48

RECOMMENDED?


I personally would recommend and buy this again. It's great for a quick layer...and it definetly lets your skin breathe. It's very light, airy, and leaves a nice natural finish. It's also great for humid temperatures and summer, because the tinted moisturizer is much more hydrating and light than regular foundation.

But if you need FULL coverage, this might not be for you. Like I said, it's very light...so you would probably have to go through atleast 2 layers to cover imperfections (if you have a lot) .




PROS: 


-lightweight, airy feel 


-covers fairly well 


-good shades that adjust to your skin tone


-great price (about $5 at drugstores)


-spf 15 




CONS: 


-(for people that need coverage) .. not so good, isn't really full coverage. 




yuuup(: there ya goo. 
hope this helps, and take care :)


MORE REVIEWS: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/product-reviews.html


A LOT OF MAKEUP TIPS AND TRICKS: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/makeup-stuff.html

MANY SKIN CARE TIPS AND DIY: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/skin-care.html

The Perfect SPRING makeup routine!

Lovely spring is here!

Have you noticed that a lot of people try light makeup at spring? I don't know....or is it just me?

Well, if you really are one of those people, then this lightweight makeup routine will help you get a fresh, easy breezy start to the year! (well...almost middle..)....oh and BTW, the things I use are ALL from the drugstore!

PRIMER: You have to have a primer. Does about four things.

a) gives you a flawless canvas

b) helps create a barrier between your skin and makeup....(to makeup not sink in)

c) your makeup will stay on FOREVER

... if you use a good primer with silicone (I think) it will also fill in wrinkles, and it might also help with minimizing pores

What I use: Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer (about $5-8)

TINTED MOISTURIZER: A tinted moisturizer is pretty much the light version of a foundation.

What it does/is:

a) tinted moisturizer is much more natural looking than foundation

b) is usually hydrating and lightweight (allowing the skin to breathe)

And remember...you can also make your own tinted moisturizer by combining moisturizer and foundation in a 1: 2 ratio!

What I use: Wet 'n Wild Ultimate Sheer Tinted Moisturizer (about $4-6 at drugstores) ...very cheap...but it works!

POWDER: Your going to need some kind of powder to lock in the makeup you just applied. You can use loose or pressed powder.

What I use: Maybelline Shine Free Pressed Powder (about...$5-8)

LIPLINER OR LIP BALM: I like using lipliners, because I don't really like lip gloss and I don't like really like the feel of a lipstick on me (Because I'm only in high school!) So I use lipliners. Buuut, you can also use a regular lip balm...for a natural look(: 

Tip: First dab a little bit of foundation or tinted moisturizer. Then apply your lip color, to reveal the color's true color and make your color last long long and long!

What I use: Jordana Lipliner in Natural (22) ....hahah only $1 ! (I get mine at Walgreens)

good luck
& take care