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The big New Year bash is just around the corner. And if you want to look your best, here are a few beauty hacks that can help you. According to Dr Rinky Kapoor, consultant dermatologist, dry, cracked skin and frizzy hair are common during the winter season.
However, you can prevent them. Here’s how.
Start prepping your skin
Give your skin some TLC. Exfoliate it twice a week, to remove dry skin and to prevent breakouts. Consult your dermatologist for a good exfoliator for your skin. You can use salicylic acid for oily skin. Salicylic acid removes dark spots and brightens the skin. Glycolic acid suits dry skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Exfoliation preps your skin to let the toner and moisturiser work better. Well-hydrated skin does not let the make-up become cakey and cracked. Your skin care routine of cleaning toning and moisturising will create the perfect base for make-up you can apply on later.
Tips to follow
On New Year’s eve, put some used and cold tea bags or cucumber slices on the eyes to freshen them up and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Make a mask of rose water, honey and dried milk powder and apply this on your face. Remove it after 20 minutes. Pat your face dry gently. This will clean your skin and give it a glow.
Your make-up colours should be in line with the colour and tone of your dress and shoes. New Year part is the time for glitz, glam, glitter so don’t be shy to use bold and glittery colours. Start with a good primer. It is the canvas to keep your makeup perfect. Primer can blur the imperfection; reduce the appearance of pores and oil and skin. It gives the makeup something to adhere on to and creates a smooth look. Use face, lip and eyelid primer.
Use a 24-hour proof foundation
Avoid oily foundation. Blend the foundation well by using a good beauty blender. For dramatic looking highlighted cheeks combine your liquid and power products for the perfect look. Use a liquid highlighter and blusher, and blend it in the outward and upward motion lightly. Blot away the excess.
Finish with power products in the same colour for a bold and sassy look. Lips look good in bright red, plum, coral, dark pink and amber colours.
Select one that suits your skin type. Fill in your lips with a lip liner of a shade darker than your lip shade, and then apply a lipstick.
Chose a smudge free lipstick.
Apply the lip gloss at the centre for an enhanced pout. Opt for for smokey eyes.
Apply the liner just below the lash and blend it with the eye shadow. Use a mix of eye shadows for a dramatic effect.
Don’t ignore your hair. For styling your hair use a heat protector to prevent damage and don’t forget an anti-frizz spray.
For the extra glam, dab a bit of Vaseline to the centre of your eyelids and temples. It will prevent creasing too.
The big New Year bash is just around the corner. And if you want to look your best, here are a few beauty hacks that can help you. According to Dr Rinky Kapoor, consultant dermatologist, dry, cracked skin and frizzy hair are common during the winter season.
However, you can prevent them. Here’s how.
Start prepping your skin
Give your skin some TLC. Exfoliate it twice a week, to remove dry skin and to prevent breakouts. Consult your dermatologist for a good exfoliator for your skin. You can use salicylic acid for oily skin. Salicylic acid removes dark spots and brightens the skin. Glycolic acid suits dry skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Exfoliation preps your skin to let the toner and moisturiser work better. Well-hydrated skin does not let the make-up become cakey and cracked. Your skin care routine of cleaning toning and moisturising will create the perfect base for make-up you can apply on later.
Tips to follow
On New Year’s eve, put some used and cold tea bags or cucumber slices on the eyes to freshen them up and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Make a mask of rose water, honey and dried milk powder and apply this on your face. Remove it after 20 minutes. Pat your face dry gently. This will clean your skin and give it a glow.
Your make-up colours should be in line with the colour and tone of your dress and shoes. New Year part is the time for glitz, glam, glitter so don’t be shy to use bold and glittery colours. Start with a good primer. It is the canvas to keep your makeup perfect. Primer can blur the imperfection; reduce the appearance of pores and oil and skin. It gives the makeup something to adhere on to and creates a smooth look. Use face, lip and eyelid primer.
Use a 24-hour proof foundation
Avoid oily foundation. Blend the foundation well by using a good beauty blender. For dramatic looking highlighted cheeks combine your liquid and power products for the perfect look. Use a liquid highlighter and blusher, and blend it in the outward and upward motion lightly. Blot away the excess.
Finish with power products in the same colour for a bold and sassy look. Lips look good in bright red, plum, coral, dark pink and amber colours.
Select one that suits your skin type. Fill in your lips with a lip liner of a shade darker than your lip shade, and then apply a lipstick.
Chose a smudge free lipstick.
Apply the lip gloss at the centre for an enhanced pout. Opt for for smokey eyes.
Apply the liner just below the lash and blend it with the eye shadow. Use a mix of eye shadows for a dramatic effect.
Don’t ignore your hair. For styling your hair use a heat protector to prevent damage and don’t forget an anti-frizz spray.
For the extra glam, dab a bit of Vaseline to the centre of your eyelids and temples. It will prevent creasing too.
