Make Your Makeup Stay On Longer!

Ask any working women or college going students about their makeup woes, and one of the first things you’ll hear is that the products start to smudge or run even before lunch break. It is already hard enough trying to finding the right make up for your skin type so many women just settle for makeup that isn't really long lasting. Well, ladies, don’t give up! You can have your cake and eat it too! Learning how to make your make up stay even hours after application is quite simple, and should be a top priority for anyone who is out for long hours.

All you need are a few simple tricks to keep your makeup weather proof:

Apply Makeup Primer

Rubbing a makeup primer on your face before applying any foundation helps not only smoothen the skin but keeps your makeup smudge and smear resistant. Be sure to apply a makeup primer that is free of parabens, and synthetic fragrances.

Opt For Water Proof Cosmetics

The advantage of using water proof cosmetics such as water proof mascaras and eyeliners is that you don’t have to be constantly worried that they might result in runny eyes on a rainy or hot, sweaty day.

Opt For Mineral Powders

Try using mineral powders as an alternative to liquid foundations and mousse creams. They not only result in an application that is velvety and well blended but they also prevent the natural oil of your face from breaking out for much longer in comparison to creams. Another neat little trick is to dust a bit of bronzer to the high points of your facial features. This will add color/warmth and complete the look, without having to apply too much product. This sort of makeup lasts in all kinds of weather.

Use A Sun Screen as A Make Up Primer

There is no denying the benefits of using a makeup primer to prep up your skin, but in cases of emergencies, you can substitute sunscreen for makeup primers. You can also choose to buy tinted sunscreens with moisturizing properties and do away with the hassle of applying foundation afterwards. A sun screen with a high SPF protects you from harsh sunshine. At the same time it allows your make up to better settle into your skin. Just make sure you wait at least 15 minutes before applying makeup so that it has been completely absorbed into your skin. 

Pine, Starflower and Spirulina

Like we have promised earlier, this is our second post about some beauty secrets with natural ingredients. Please check previous post about Camomile, Wheat and Evening Primrose.

Pine for a perfect skin - The pine bark extract is a natural antioxidant, which uses the protective enzymes and natural antioxidants of the French pine. It is an excellent supplement to maintain a healthy skin.

Make a wish to the Starflower - The other name for the Starflower is Trientalis Borealis and it is a white star-shaped flower with seven petals. It is even more effective than the Evening Primrose Oil, thanks to its high concentrations of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential ingredient to the health of your skin.

No more blemishes and inperfections with Spirulina - Spirulina is a blue-green alga that contains high concentrations of amino acids and antioxidants, probiotics and phytonutrients that can be passed to your body to promote healthy hair and skin. Taken as a supplement or used in the form of mask, it is believed to reduce the formation of  blemishes and imperfections.

As a complement to your skin treatment, you can apply a rich and restorative facial Younique Moisturizer and/or a pure and natural Rose Water. Your skin will absolutely glow.

Camomile, Wheat and Evening Primrose

Today we are going to uncover six Beauty Secrets. The first post of the day is dedicated to the first three: Camomile, Wheat and Evening Primrose.

Drink Camomile Infusion - Before you go to sleep, drink an infusion of Camomile. It is a natural way to reduce and prevent  the appearance of dark circles or bags under your eyes, by helping you sleep and reducing the facial tension.

Wheat Plant - Being one of the earliest cultivated grains, wheat plant is filled with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. The wheat plant juice can be taken as a drink, applied directly on the skin or ingested as a supplement.
Used as tonic, it fades sunspots and imperfections, stimulates the growth of healthy new skin and helps eliminate toxins.

Evening Primrose - Evening Primrose oil, taken daily in the form of capsules, helps the skin to remain flexible and without spots or blemishes. Also, it helps overcoming the premenstrual syndrome, which makes the skin more greasy.

When your skin is so perfect and well taken care of, makeup is just a complement to make you more beautiful. Please check Younique's collection.

The Best Way to Apply Mascara

Not everyone applies Mascara the same way. If you are not happy with the results, please check the following steps on how to take the most from Mascara:

You will need:

Mascara (of course)

Lash Curler (optional)

Steps: 

1. First curl your lashes.

2. Then pull the lashes inwards (3 times)

3. Next fan the lashes back out (3 times)

4. Paint each individual lash with the wand tip (vertically)

5. Also apply some Mascara across the bottom lashes

Check Younique's 3D Fiber Lash mascara, it will dramatically enhance and magnify the appearance of your own lashes naturally.

The Benefits of The Yellow Fruits

We all talk about the numerous health benefits of red fruits, but other healthy foods are often forgotten. It is the case of yellow fruit and vegetables, which offer very interesting advantages for the body, both in terms of health and beauty.

Banana, pineapple, mango, pear, passion fruit, carrot, orange, apricot and peach are some of the fruits that are included in this group. Its properties include high concentrations of vitamins A, B and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium, and antioxidant components, folic acid, beta-carotene and thiamine.

The advantages for your skin and hair are related to: anti-aging, healthier hair and tanned skin. Also, these fruits can increase the resistance of the organism and regulate bowel function.

Moreover, due to the antioxidant action, they help prevent the fall of hormone production, a process that annoys women going through menopause.

So, eat many red and yellow fruits and vegetables. Complement with a good Moisturizer and a sunscreen 50+, and your skin will glow.

Why You Souldn't Sleep With Makeup?

There are many reasons why you shouldn't go to bed before cleaning your makeup. Below you can find the reasons why you shouldn't sleep with makeup:

• Makeup dehydrates your skin; 
• Makeup leaves your skin dull, with no natural shine; 
• It will clog the pores, preventing the skin from breathing; 
• Contributes to growth of blackheads and whiteheads; 
• Accelerates the skin aging process; 
• It will make your skin look older; 
• Increases proliferation of bacteria in the skin itself, reducing its oxygenation; 
• For those who have oily skin, it further increases the oiliness of the skin; 
• For those who have dry skin, it further increases skin dryness. 

And your pillow always looks like it's been through a war!

So please be sure that you always remove your makeup at night. To complement the process, clean your skin with Rose Water. It's a versatile beauty application in full bloom! Pure and natural.

And, no more panda eyes!

Wedding: What Makeup Should You Wear?

If you are planning your big day, this text is for you.

A future bride has many things to decide and organize before the Wedding: Ceremony, Reception, Guests, Flowers, etc. But the most important on that day is YOU, the Bride. And, that's also the best part: deciding which dress you will be wearing, hairstyle, shoes, and of course makeup.

One thing in common in bridal makeup is the simplicity and the "angelical look" effect. We have to agree that a Bride will look good anyway, but it's important to emphasize that if you are planning to accentuate your eyes, you should apply a light/nude color for the lips and vice-versa. In this set of images that we researched for you, it's obvious that this "rule" was followed. And, you can also check the hairstyles.

For a perfect, flawless makeup please take care of your skin first. Apply a Facial Cleanser and a good Moisturizer. Then, proceed with your usual Makeup routine, and don't forget to keep it simple.

It will be a great day, so be sure to give people good reasons to discuss. Dazzle!

How to Save a Broken Eyeshadow Palette

If you dropped your eyeshadow palette, we would like you to know that it has solution.

Put a little bit of alcohol,  and drop it into the remaining eyeshadow that you were able to recover. Please avoid picking up the eyeshadow that is in direct contact to the ground. Make sure the amount of alcohol you are dropping in is enough to make the powder obtain a pasty consistency and not watery.

With a toothpick start stirring until you get that pasty consistency. With a paper towel press against the paste that has formed and massage it. This will cause the alcohol to be sucked into the paper and the powder will be compacted again.

And it's done, just clean up what was released into the palette, not to make a mess.
Leave the palette open so that alcohol can evaporate.

Note: Use only alcohol, water may not dry completely and it will end up creating fungus in makeup!

If after this procedure you still can't save your palette please check Younique Pigments. The colors are in independent recipients, and if you drop one, well it's only one that you have to save!

Soften the Expression Lines

You are invited to one of those parties that everyone wants to go. You need to disguise those thin lines in the sides of your mouth and eyes without doing a facelift?

Here's a trick. Dissolve in water a tablespoon of colorless gelatin powder, and massage the face with a fan-shaped brush, or your fingers. Leave on for 15 minutes. Then, wash your face with a specific soap for your skin.

You can apply a Moisturizer and you are ready to apply makeup. Younique offers you a selection of fine mineral makeup tools.

You will see that the expression lines will be less wrinkled!

Makeup Tips for a Night Out

At night , you can abuse a little more in makeup, but always be careful not to exaggerate. If your eyes are well accentuated, do not overdo the lipstick and vice versa .

Prepare the skin, hiding the imperfections, it's also important at night. So, follow the same procedures of the day, leaving your skin flawless.

In this preparation, a product that makes all the difference is the illuminator/highlighter. Choose to apply it in strategic places: inside the eyes (to open the eyes) and cheekbones. Also, please check our previous post How to Contour your Face like a Celebrity.

Colored, metallic, dark... play with the eye shadows, which may be the most diverse that you can find. Apply lots of eyeliner and put on some fake eyelashes, this will give an "upgrade" to your eyes.

Like we always advise, pay attention to the occasion and the location. These should serve as an indicator of the sophistication that your makeup should have.

Makeup Brushes: what you should know

Taking into account that many women do not know which brush to pick when applying certain makeup, and whose characteristics to take into consideration, today we bring you a list of tips that we transformed in an image so it is easier to memorize, and understand what type of brush we refer to.

Younique has a collection of Brushes that can be useful if you are thinking about buying some brushes that are missing or renew those who are old. Check it out!

5 tips to disguise a "tired face"

Sometimes we're so tired that we don't even have time or will to apply makeup. However, this fatigue is reflected in our face. Learn how to disguise a "tired face" by following these 5 steps:

1. Apply the right Concealer for your skin complexion. If possible, choose one that has sub tones of peach to balance the blue and purple of your dark circles.

2. Apply light eyeshadows. This is not time for a smokey black eye. Use colors like gold and extend it to the inner part of the eye to highlight it.

3. Apply the liner only through 3/4 of the eyes. It will make your eyes look more open.

4. Curve your eyelashes. You eyes will look prettier.

5. Apply lots of Mascara. Really!

How to contour your face like a celebrity

The contour of the face is often used by celebrities to highlight strengths and minimize weaknesses. It is simply the act of using light and dark colors in makeup to define the points of the face.

Where to apply the highlighter?

The highlighter is critical to emphasize the points where you want to brighten your face, and you can apply it in the center of the forehead extending the brightness to the tip of the nose. Also, you can apply a little bit of highlighter under the eyes, extending to where the nose starts.

Where to apply the bronzer to define your features?

To define the lines in your face use a brush to apply a bronzer or a powder a shade darker than your skin. You can apply the bronzer from the sides of the forehead into the eyes, but remember: In the forehead the bronzer should be well mixed especially where your scalp begins. You can also apply some powder in the concave part of  your eye - upper side of the eyelid - extending it to the sides of the nose. It will make your nose look thinner. Never forget the neck.

DIY Makeup Remover

There are plenty of Makeup Removers in the market, but what if we told you how to do it yourself?
Like we have done in our previous post, we are going to give you a list of tips. So, here are some steps on how to remove your makeup with basic materials.

You will need:
Cotton Pads
Coconut Oil

Steps:

1. Get a small amount of Coconut Oil on the tips of your fingers.
2. Softly rub the oil in circles, until you feel all of Mascara lift off your lashes.
3. Check yourself out (optional).
4. Wipe off your racoon eyes with a damp cotton pad.
5. Enjoy makeup-free moisturized eyes and lashes!

If you wish to complement the process, a Facial Cleanser is the next step. The Awake Facial Cleanser from Younique is made with Garden Chrysanthemum, Aloe Vera, and Licorice Root.

The 10 Commandments of Lipstick

Rules for a Flawless Pout

Learn how to take the most of your Lipstick:

1. Start with a clean lip. Gently exfoliate any dry skin.
2. Know your formulas. Experiment matte, creamy and longwearing formulas to see what lasts longer and feels better.
3.  To intensify a color, use a lip pencil. Lining your lips neutralizes their natural pinkness, and this will acentuate the color in the tube.
4. A brush will help Lipstick last longer.Take the extra time to aplly it with a brush.
5. Blot the right way. Blot in between applications by gently pressing a tissue to your lips.
6. Don't get lipstick on your teeth. Out your index finger in your mouth and gently close your lips around it and pull it out.
7. A dab of highlighter will enhance your cupid's bow. The light reflecting particules will help draw attention to this pretty part of your mouth. You can also apply a creamy Concealer. Check Younique collection if you are looking for a Concealer 100% natural, chemical-free, mineral-based pigment powders, free of talc, oils, preservatives, perfumes, synthetic dyes, and parabens.
8. Top with gloss. The shine will help make your pout look even plumper.
9. Do be afraid to go nude. The most flatering nude lipstick is one shade deeper than your skin tone.
10. There really is a Red for everyone. Just experiment!

When to Replace your Beauty Product?

This image speaks for itself. If you need to replace your beauty products - or don't know when or why to - this is a great help.

Most of the reasons why you should replace the products are: 

• Eye infection
• Bacteria build up
• Dried up products, like Mascara 
• In products like Nail Polish there is alteration of color and degradation of the chemicals.

Younique is a great option when you decide to buy new beauty products. You can choose from a collection of various products at affordable prices.

To prevent all of the above, you can print this list and put it next to your mirror. :)

Make Up Trends 2014: Neon

After two posts showing you some ideas for a natural look, it's time for an injection of color.

The neon colors have a great variety of shades which makes it much easier to please women. This type of make up needs to be applied carefully because it is very flashy and it requires good judgment when choosing the shades, and also the locations where you will be showing it.

Shades of blue are perfect for black skin, but a correct combination implies some nude colors to balance the look. A graphic design in your eyes is modern and enhances the neon makeup, winning sophistication when combined with the nude lips.

Younique presents you a selection of Pigments, Lip Glosses and 3D Fiber Lashes to help you complete or enhance your neon look.

The Neon Make Up trend is a great idea for a summer look out of the ordinary, and nothing monotonous.

Make Up Trends 2014: Bronze

The colorful make up is definately on trend. But this trend does not look good on everyone. This is why we are going to discuss the Bronze Make Up, like we did in our previous post about Make Up Trends 2014: Nude Make Up. To play safe, you just have to be attentive to the shades that match your skin, and don't just follow the trend.

Whether we are talking about the foundation, concealer or blush, the chosen color should be slightly darker than your natural skin. Lightly golden pigments for pale skin; more intense for brunettes; dark brown pigments for black skin. The secret is to test.

The monochromatic make up in shades of metallic bronze is pure sophistication, and you be sure that this color suits all skin complexions and eye color.

Make Up Trends 2014: Nude Make Up

Unlike past years when the trend was summer colors and intense shades, for the spring / summer 2014, your face can light up, but also keep it's natural look. Hydrated skin and slightly sublimated, sometimes enhanced, with soft touches of color on the eyes or lips will be something to look up to.

But, before learning how to do your Nude Make Up, pay attention to your skin tone:

Brunette: All shades of brown eye, and a pink blush and lipstick. A beige lipstick will also look good. Younique has a selection of Moodstruck Minerals Blusher 100% natural, chemical-free, mineral-based pigment powders, free of talc, oils, preservatives, perfumes, synthetic dyes, and parabens.

Asian: For the eyes, apply eye shadows in shades of bronze. Pink blush on the cheeks, and beige lipstick.

Blond: Choose pink or orange for the eyes and cheeks. For the lips, a bright pink lipstick with gloss.

Black: Go brown. Choose these shades for the eyes and cheekbones. To give life to the look, rub a lipstick old rose, with dry finish.

Or just to keep it simple, you can apply a moisturizer to your skin and add vibrant lipstick. Nude with a touch of color.

Make Up Trends 2014: Graphic Eyeliner

The Eyeliner is never old fashioned, it gives depth and is one of the most flattering details in terms of make up. With some tips it's easy to use and it will get the most of your look. It takes practice and know how. It should be drawn according to the shape of your eyes and the effect you want cause. And, whether it is a liquid eyeliner, gel or pencil, practice and persistence are the essential elements for a well-defined eye.

This year's trend is not the traditional trait we are used to, it is more artistic, more robust, in order to achieve a make up that defines your personality.

First you will need a Primer that will repare and enhance the skin for premium application of mineral make up. Then you can apply a Concealer and a Foundation of your choice. Younique offers you Powder and Cream Foundation.

Now, if you are planning a clean look, where the eyes are the focus, draw graphs traits with variations between thin and thick. In black or another color, you may even put some in the lower eyelid to achieve a more dramatic look. To finalize, apply Younique Moodstruck Minerals Pigment Powder and you are ready to go.