How to Look Good Without Makeup

Truth is, you don't need to wear makeup to look good. Women use makeup to enhance their looks and natural beauty, but it doesn't mean they won't look good without makeup, right?
But if you're still self conscious about your skin looks, here are a few tips on how to look good without makeup on:

• Use protection! Meaning... sunscreen! Every day, even when it's cloudy outside. This massively prevents wrinkles and dark spots on your face.
• Vitamin C - it's not just good for winter colds, a good cup of Vitamin C by the morning will help fight free radicals that harm your skin.
• Don't touch your face. Really, avoid scratching and touching your face, especially when it comes to pimples and blemishes. Just avoid touching them at all!
• Scrub, scrub, scrub! Use a product like Younique's Awake Facial Cleanser everyday to remove all of the impurities and dead cells.
• Tone it up! Natural products are the best, so after cleaning your face, give it a splash of Rose Water, for a revitalizing moisture.

How To: Use a Foundation Brush

A foundation brush is usually flat and made out of synthetic fibers. It is designed to help line the creases of the skin, cover the pores and give an even complexion. A good foundation brush eliminates streaks and helps blend the foundation, with the concealer and blush on the skin.
The use of the brush, instead of your fingers, helps to make the application of foundation perfectly flawless and smooth to your skin.

Bye Bye Dry Hair

Did you know that with just 2 simple ingredients from your kitchen you could make a homemade hair mask for a soft and nourished hair?
That's right, if you have dry and frizzy hair, this is a great one for you.
You just need mayonnaise and honey!
Here's how you do it:

1/2 cup of Mayonnaise
2 tbsp of Honey

Mix it all together, very well, until it's consistent. Then apply all over your hair and cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes.
Then wash it as you would normally do, and let it dry (or blow-dry).
Finish it with a spray of Younique's Rose Water, for a botanical boost.

DIY Pumpkin Mask For a Brighter Skin

Are you feeling your skin dull, with no shine whatsoever? Or maybe you've been drinking alcohol and your skin is dehydrated with no shine? Today we're sharing a DIY pumpkin mask to revitalize your skin, to give back its natural shine and glow. You will need:

•  2 tbsp of fresh and pureed pumpkin;
• 1 key lime, juiced;
• 1 tbsp organic coconut oil
• 3 tbsp white sugar.

 Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix them until you get a consistent thick paste.
Then apply to your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then gently scrub it away. Rinse your face with warm water and finish this treatment by spraying your face with Younique's Rose Water, to revitalize and moisture.

Homemade DIY Coffee Body Scrub

You don't need to break the mini pig bank to get a fantastic organic body scrub, just follow this quick DIY. You will need coffee powder (the used one, right after the coffee is made).

Then you just need 2 tbsp of almond oil and 2 tbsp of coconut oil. Mix it very well with the coffee powder until you get a creamy consistency. Then use it as a regular scrub and rinse it out with water. The skin's dead cells will be removed and your skin will be perfectly moisturized!

If you want to use it on your face, replace the almond oil by 2 tbsp of Rose Water, and apply it with a cotton pad, and then use your fingers in circular motions. After that you just rinse it with water and voilà!

DIY Hair Mask - Get Shiny Hair

This is another very simple homemade hair mask. Very cheap and easy to do and you hair will thank you.

You will need:

• 3 tbsp of olive oil

• 1/2 cup of coconut milk

• 1 avocado

You just need to mash the avocado until you get a smooth texture. Then add the coconut milk and the olive oil, and mix it very well. Heat it up in the microwave for 20 seconds and them apply this mix all over your hair and leave it for 30 minutes. Use a shower cap to keep it in place.
Then wash it all out with cold water (or slightly warm).

Extra tip:

On an empty spray bottle add water and mix a little of the Moodstruck Mineral Pigment in the shade Curious. Shake it very, very well and then spray it to your hair, for a little bit of extra shimmer!

DIY - Avocado Hair Mask

There's no news to anyone that avocados are great moisturizers. And they do wonders for your hair. A hair that keeps its moisture, doesn't get dried, and the ends don't split as much as a dried hair. So everybody wins!

Ingredients:

• 1 half avocado
• 1 egg yolk

Blend the avocado and the yolk in a blender, and then apply to your hair, from the scalp to the bottom. Wrap your hair in a shower cap and wait 15-20 minutes. This is the right opportunity to clean your skin with the Awake Facial Cleanser by Younique.
After, rinse it out in the shower and shampoo and condition as usual.
Hydrate your skin with the Brilliant Daily Moisturizing Gel to match your super hydrated hair.

Yogurt & Honey - DIY Hair Mask

Today we're sharing a wonderful DIY mask to fight frizzy hair : super easy to do, smells wonderful and will help you control those wild frizzy hairs, for a softer appearance.
Just follow this quick guide:

• 1/2 cup of natural yogurt
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1 tbsp of almond oil

Just mix these three ingredients together and apply all over the hair. Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash it as usual with a shampoo. Keep doing this at least once a month to keep that frizz under control.
Once your hair is soft and frizzy-free, pair it with a vibrant color from the Younique Lucrative Lip Gloss collection.

DIY - Teeth Whitening

Don't worry, it's totally safe! Just a couple of tricks that you can easily do at home to keep your teeth white, and prevent some stains:

•  Mouth guard & baking soda. A mouth guard can be bought at any drugstore. Mix baking soda, lemon juice and a little bit of water. Then fill the mouth guard with this solution, leave for 10 or 15 minutes and then wash off the residue with a tooth brush;
• Eat your fruits, especially strawberries;
• Floss! Really, it's a bummer but don't forget about flossing, in order to keep your teeth healthy and clean;
• If you like chewing gum, choose the one with xylitol and no sugar. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that helps prevent plaque;
• Get a "whitening" toothpaste, mouthwash and floss.
• Keep toxins away: avoid smoking and chewing tobacco. If you can avoid tea and coffee, great! If not, brush your teeth right away, in order to avoid yellowing or staining your teeth.

With perfect teeth comes perfect lips and smile. A rich spread of color on your lips, very smooth and highly-pigmented: the Younique Lucrative Lip Gloss, available in 10 gorgeous shades.

The Concealer Method

This trick is the simplest trick ever regarding makeup. You just apply the Moodstruck Minerals Concealer in little dabs using the concealer brush and after, instead of swiping the concealer from left to right, right to left under your eye, just make little taps along the area you want to conceal: tap, tap, tap. That's the trick!
This way the product will stick to your skin, the warmth of your hands will help the product to blend into your skin and the effect will be much more natural.

Beauty Trick: The New Way To Apply Blusher

This is a trick for those who struggle sometimes with the blusher application. Because blush is supposed to look natural, and looking like skin, not like a color stain on your cheeks.
So basically you start by applying the moisturizer (and primer if you use it), and with a blusher brush, apply the Younique Minerals Blusher on the apples of your cheeks. Don't be afraid and actually pack a good amount of it. That's right, the blusher before the foundation!
After this step, apply the foundation with the foundation brush and blend it very well. Don't be afraid to use your (clean) hands for a better and homogenous cover. After the foundation, apply your concealer with a concealer brush.
Apply your powder, bronzer and highlighter as usual, these last two are optional.
Your skin will look a lot more realistic and natural.

Scarlet Johanson Secret DIY Trick

You might wonder why celebrities who have access to every expensive skin care produtcts and techniques, have secret DIY tricks, with super cheap products. What trick?
Apple Cider Vinegar!
That's right, Apple Cider Vinegar, to keep the skin balanced, clear and acne-free. It's very healing if you have breakouts. Just mix some water and Apple Cider Vinegar and use a cotton pad to spread all over the face.
As for foundation, keep it light with the Pressed Powder Foundation, since it's an ultra-fine, long-wearing, and breathable foundation powder that provides a beautiful, touchable and even finish.

How to Maximize the Facial Cleanser Use

It's a simple and very affordable trick. Just buy a face brush, like the one shown in the image above. You can find a similar one in any drugstore, like Target or Ulta.
Just rub your face with the brush and the facial cleanser, like the Younique Awake Facial Cleanser in soft circular motions. If you do this in the shower, the steam will help the pores to open and unclog.
Finish this routine with Rose Water damped in a cotton pad, to sooth and close the pores.

The Beauty Wonders of Argan Oil

Beauty oils have been taking the industry by storm, but these aren't exactly news for us.
Today we're focusing on Argan Oil:
The culinary version of the Argan Oil is used as salad dressing, and bread dipping. This oil has been linked to helping prevent cancer and obesity.
In the cosmetic industry, it is known to fight acne, combats dry skin and hydrates the hair. Also, the Argan Oil is very rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, which helps to protect the hair and sunburn.

Applying eyeshadow for the perfect smokey eye

Above on the image you can see a graphic example on how to apply the different pigment shades in order to create the perfect smokey eye, with basically any color palette you chose.
Basically you'll need 3 tones: a darker for definition, a medium to blend and diffuse and a lighter tone to highlight. Try the Corrupted shade (darker), Daring or Irresistible (medium) and Curious (lighter) all from Younique.
The golden rule for the eyeshadow application is "blend, blend, blend!"
Make sure you have good brushes, like the Deluxe Brush to apply the shadow and the Liner/Shader Brush to blend, both from Younique.

Tip: Makeup for every eye color

 

Try the Younique Moodstruck Mineral Pigment Powder to enhance your eyes:

• Brown eyes: Awestruck, Twitterpated and Regal
• Hazel eyes: Crushed, Beautiful and Confident
• Amber eyes: Sassy and Playful 
• Aqua eyes: Sexy and Naive
• Green eyes: Sassy, Famous and Vulnerable
• Blue eyes: Angelic, Daring and Precocious

Eyeliner tips

It's a known fact that eyeliner is as beautiful as intimidating: it requires a certain mastery on applying it. If you're a beginner, it will require that you learn how to steady your hands and do some touch ups. If you're already a pro, these are some tips that will most certainly help to keep the black line in its place:

• Let it dry: if you want to avoid the liner on your crease, allow it to dry for about 30 seconds with your lids closed. This will prevent the liner to be pressed against the lid.

• Use a primer: I must confess, eyelid primers are one of the best inventions in makeup, as it will allow your eyeliner (and even your eye shadow) to stay in place through the whole day. But if you don't have a primer, use a concealer before applying the liquid liner, it will help it hold in place and will avoid the rest of the eyelid to become greasy.

• Try mixing the Younique Mineral Pigment with the Rose Water, to create a liner: they have a wide range of colors, but if you still prefer the darker shades, Corrupted and Devious are the perfect ones to go with. Apply it with the Liner brush for more definition. Or check out their brand new Precision eyeliner pencils. They glide like a gel liner and, like the pigments, stay all day. 

• Seal it with powder: after having the liner shaped, use an angled brush to seal it with a powder eye shadow over the liner.

• Apply the mascara after the eyeliner: it's one of the most repeated mistakes by beginners, to apply the mascara before the eyeliner, thinking that the mascara will work as a support. The problem is if you apply the liner after the mascara, it tends to displace the lashes, causing clumps.

• Choose a waterproof formula: it's simple, it lasts longer, especially if you suffer in the upcoming allergy season (watery eyes will thank you by choosing a waterproof formula).