Eye shadow shelf life

When we buy an eyeshadow, the first thing we do is check it's expiration date.
We red many articles on eyeshadow shelf life. It always states that, we can only consume it for 18 months after opening it and using it. I do not discount what I red in the articles, but based in my own experience, eyeshadow shelf life can last longer than 18 months.

Here are some tips which can prolong eyeshadow shelf life:

1. After using your eyeshadow, close it properly. Do not leave it open for too long, to avoid bacteria build up.
2. Always use clean applicators. When we use unclean applicators, there is bacteria build up. This is going to shorten eyeshadow shelf life.
3. Store it in a proper place and keep it covered at all times. (some users just leave it open on their dresser after using it.)
4. Avoid lending your eyeshadow to somebody else.
5. When there is an oil build up on the eyeshadow, get a Q tip and scrape the top then your good to go.

Inexpensive Makeup Brands

Wow ! it's nice to be back after being away for 8 months. The last post I've made was about Makeup spending. I wrote some practical tips on how you can get your money's worth on purchasing makeup.

I'd like to follow up my previous post by giving awareness, that there are inexpensive Makeup Brands with excellent quality.

These brands are for the practical makeup savvy just like me.

I am gonna give you a list of my top favorite brands. Please take note that some brands I'm gonna mention are not available in the U.S.

Here are my top favorites:
1. Fashion 21/Aido cosmetics
2. Elf cosmetics
3. Everbilena/Careline
4. Avon Color
5. G- Lish
6. The Color Workshop
7. Nichido
8. San San
9. Wet and Wild
10. Maybelline

These are my top inexpensive makeup brands. These inexpensive makeup brands and yet high in quality are what I usually purchase. Feel free to share if you have other inexpensive makeup brands to recommend.

Makeup Shopping; A Practical Reminder

I know most of us when we go to the mall, we cannot wait to go to the makeup counter and try on new products and do our makeup spending. Going to a makeup up counter for a makeup junkie like me, is like bringing a kid into a fancy candy store, or bringing a kid to Toys R Us. We can fully enjoy our makeup spending without really using up all of our cash. You might think that is a contradicting statement, we're gonna go makeup spending and yet we will not use up all our money? Believe me yes we can.

Here are the factors to consider when you go for a makeup spending:

1.Plan your budget.
2.Shop on products that is within your budget. In that way you get to buy as many products as you can.
3.consider your lifestyle when you shop for makeup. That is how you get to plan how much you're gonna spend.
Ex.If you are a regular student, it is not advisable for you to spend a $50 - $100 worth of makeup. If you are working in a top corporate company that is when you can buy makeup with such a price or if you have an active social life and if your work involves T.V. appearances, photo shoots etc.
4.Shop for products that suits your skin tone and skin type.
5.Shop for products that you will use for a long time. Example. Instead of buying mono eyeshadow pots and mono blush on pots, opt for a complete makeup kit set,that contains eyeshadow and blush on in one kit.You are going to benefit more because you can practice color application.
6.Most of all if you are just starting to wear  makeup bring a friend who has been wearing makeup for quite a long time to assist with your makeup shopping.

Makeup shopping is a delightful way for a friendly or sisterly bonding. Make it fulfilling without breaking you wallet and affecting your primary expenditures.

A Woman's Simplicity

A woman's simplicity is about being her own person. She is confident about herself and her stature. She is not easily swayed by the trends and she is not affected by what other people say. She welcomes correction for self improvement when needed.

When it comes to fashion, she has her own fashion style.She does not go with the flow of the trends, because she creates her own fashion style. When it comes to beauty, she does not try hard to look like somebody else, because she strongly believes she is naturally beautiful all she has to do is to enhance it.

She is simple but very beautiful and appealing.

A woman's simplicity is not about looking gaudy and being clueless about fashion and beauty.It is not about being timid.

A woman's simplicity is being creative and being confident on her overall beauty.

Facial Care Beauty Care Products : To my dear site visitors

I would like to address my dear site visitors. I have nothing against purchasing facial care beauty products that are being advertised on TV,radio and magazines. Like I said on the first part of my blog about this topic was, I am also excited going to the mall and go shopping to buy facial care beauty products.I shop till I drop :-) . Let me clarify, What I strongly disagree with is when, you buy the product without getting any recommendation from a trusted source, take for instance a friend or a professional beauty practitioner. If you do not have the time to consult somebody, you may buy the facial care beauty product in sample sizes to enable to try it and see the effect on your skin. I may sound cheap but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Our facial skin is one of the most important part of our body. Therefore it is important to choose what product to use. Consider the allergic reaction on your skin or if you have pimples it may aggravate it. Expensive facial care beauty products got excellent quality but is not a guarantee to be beneficial for everyone.There are less expensive products that are very very good and commendable.

Makeup For Weddings 2 The Pre-Wedding makeup trial

Makeup for weddings is my favorite. It is my joy to make the bride to be feel very special. I always see to it that I have a pre-wedding makeup trial with the soon to be bride before her wedding day. That is when I discuss with the bride how is she suppose to look on her wedding day. Most often my clients are not so well informed about makeup. Therefore I am there to assist them to find out what makeup would suit them on their wedding day.

First and foremost,what I do is, I set an appointment with the soon to be bride for a makeup trial. During the meet up, I do consultation first. I asked about the color scheme of the wedding, what is the style of the bridal gown, what time is the wedding. Then I inquire how she wishes to look on her wedding day. Most Filipina brides opt for simple and yet elegant look. All brides I have been with were less daring. So I always do the minimalist and yet polished bridal makeup style.

The pre -wedding makeup trial is very essential, because it is when, the makeup artist can give the bride to be the idea of how she would look. The bride to be can decide whether she is satisfied with the makeup look, or she requires some changes. This is also an advantage for the makeup artist because she gets more familiar with the bride to be's personality, her likes and dislikes and her lifestyle. It is essential for the bridal makeup artist to know these things. Through those information will the makeup artist base bride's makeup look.

Makeup for weddings doesn't have to be complicated. It is suppose to be enjoyed by makeup artists though it is the most crucial.

Watch out for my next installment. I've got many more things to share about this topic.

Basic Facial Care

Make up does magic but a woman should not neglect her Basic Facial Care regimen.
It is very vital for a woman to care for her facial skin.Even though she hires a top caliber makeup artist to do her makeup on special occasions but neglects caring for her skin, the makeup will not blend well on her skin and the result may not be as excellent as it should be.

I interviewed a facial therapist. She gave me 5 tips for the Basic Facial Care regimen.

1.Wash your face 2x a day with a mild soap with moisturizer.
2.Drink 6 to 8 glasses a day.
3.get enough sleep.
4.eat fruits and vegetables because it is packed up with vitamins and nutrients.
5.Exfoliate twice a month.

These Basic facial care is easy to follow. I know it can bring out the best results for you and me.