The 5 Rules Of Amazing Lashes

Our makeup tends to change with the weather. When it's too warm, we wear less makeup. In winter, we go for more full coverage, but there's one thing that, no matter what kind of weather we're facing, we will do, we will ALWAYS go for big, beautiful and full lashes!

So here are the 5 rules of amazing lashes to follow all year round:

• Use a lash curler;
• Let lashes set between layers of mascara;
• Avoid spidery clumps by combing lashes after applying mascara;
• Don't layer different mascaras, stick to the same one. Try the Younique 3D Fiber Lashes, as they help create the appearance of incredible thickness and volume to your existing lashes. 
• Condition them. We're not saying to apply hair conditioner to your lashes, but with a cotton pad and organic coconut oil you can apply the oil and let it set, so your lashes grow and get some much needed hydration.

Voila! Big, Beautiful and FULL lashes ALL year long! You're welcome. 

Common Mistakes on Cleaning Your Skin | Part.2

Following our last post about the most common mistakes women do with cleaning their skin:

• Using too much product: Don't exaggerate because it will only make you waste your product. Apply only the quantity of product mentioned on the packaging label.
• Cleaning your face with a dirty towel. Always use a clean towel or cotton pads.
• Rub your towel on your face: really, stop doing it, because it's too aggressive and will only make you gain premature wrinkles.
• Not moisturizing: cleaning your skin without moisturizing will only make your skin to break and, again, age them and make it gain premature wrinkles. Make sure to use a good moisturizer, like the Younique Brilliant Moisturizing Gel, a restorative facial moisturizer that is formulated to leave the skin hydrated, energized, and healthy as it nourishes the skin with powerful ingredients. Brilliant leaves your skin feeling revitalized, toned, and radiant. 
• Touching and bursting zits: really, stop doing this, or you will just be spreading the bacteria out, causing other zits to appear. Plus, it causes scarring on the face.
• Keeping the cosmetics in the Bathroom: it's convenient, we know that, but the bathroom is a place that gets too hot and too moist which may cause some products formulas to change, and bacteria to grow.
• Not cleaning the makeup brushes: a dirty brush is like Disneyland for bacteria. Make sure you clean them at least once a week.

Common Mistakes on Cleaning Your Skin

• Wearing the wrong products

Make sure you're wearing products conceived for the face. Never use body or hands products, as their formulas differ and can be too aggressive, making your skin to break down and get allergies and zits.

• Clear the skin without removing the makeup
• Even though there are products to clean the skin and to remove the makeup, it's better to remove the makeup first with a cotton pad and a specific product, and clear the skin after, with a specific product like the Younique Awake Facial Cleanser, because it will help to remove the impurities, the makeup remains and will boost and revitalize the skin.
• Exfoliating daily: the feeling of super soft skin might be addicting, but limit it to one to twice a week or else you might be ripping off the skin's protection.
• Not washing your hands first: really, wash your hands first. You don't want to bring germs and rub them in your face.
• Hot water: it's too aggressive, the best way is to use warm water and finish it with cold water, in order to close the pores.

7 Eyeshadow Mistakes to Avoid

1. Matching Your Eyeshadow to Your Eye Color
The common rule of thumb is that eye colors look best with eyeshadow shades on the opposite side of the color wheel. For example, green eyes look gorgeous with burgundy shadow, since red and green are complementary colors. If you do want to a try a shade that’s similar to your eye color, choose a muted one that won’t overshadow the iris. [Check out this simple chart for complementary colors]

2. Forgetting to Blend
Blending different colors — one or two on the lid and another on the brow bone — creates a gorgeous finish. But if there is a harsh line between each color, it looks sloppy and undone. Make sure to blend each shade into the next with a shader brush.

3. Using Applicators that Come with the Shadow
Most eyeshadows come with handy mini applicators, making it easy to apply on the go. However, for a truly blended finish, you should use a makeup brush. A sponge tip applicator provides a lot of pigment at once while a brush allows you to gradually add product and blend as you go. [Using makeup brushes also = more sanitary.]

4. Applying Too Much Below the Eye
Be careful to dab shadow only on the lower lash line and not any farther down. Any additional product drags down the look and makes the eye appear tired.

5. Applying Eyeshadow After Concealer
Always apply your eyeshadow before your under eye concealer. If not, the shadow will fall all over the eye area and undo all your hard work. When dabbing concealer on the under eyes, place it just below the lower lash line.

6. Using Shimmery Shadows on Aging Lids
Because of their light-reflecting properties, frosty shadows draw attention to wrinkles and crepey lids. Leave the sparkly shades to twentysomethings and choose more flattering matte or satin finish products instead.

7. Skipping Liner and Mascara
Eyeshadow doesn’t do it all; the eye also needs some contrast. Dark mascara and eyeliner frame the shape (creating an outline) while the shadow brightens and opens up the eye.