Part 2: The Big Cleaning of The Make-up Kit

The texture of the products and the ingredients that compose them also play a role in their shelf life. "Be wary of a mascara or liquid foundation more than a powder, for example. Oily or liquid cosmetics must be particularly vigilant, especially those you apply near your eyes, the most sensitive area of the face, "adds Dr. Roos. As soon as you notice a change in texture or odor, discard the product, even if it is not out of date. And whenever possible, opt for facial creams and foundations that are sold in pumped bottles, because these containers, which are more hygienic, are those that are less likely to become contaminated. "The air can not get in, so they keep longer." Finally, avoid trading products with your friends and remember that organic cosmetics are deteriorating faster than others. "They usually contain less effective preservatives than other products, and their shelf life is greatly shortened," says the dermatologist.

And if the idea of throwing your makeup gives you pimples, go for the powdered products, which preserve themselves longer, and buy small quantities. Above all, limit yourself to what you will really use! "Invest in products that you use all the time, like a good foundation, concealer or a quality powder. Choose a palette in beige-brown hues, which never go out of style. If for example, the trend is rosy this season, avoid buying a set of six eyeshadows that decline all shades of pink: go for one or two eyeshadows instead, and use them to background for a few months, "advises makeup artist Cindy Berthault.

Get rid of it!

How long can I keep my makeup products?

The mascara: from three to six months.

The pencils: a year.

Foundation and concealer: six to nine months.

Eyeshadows: between one and two years, depending on the texture (is it a cream or a powder?) The powder can be kept longer.

Cosmetic powder, in general: up to two years.

Nail polish: two years.

Gloss and cheap lipstick: 9 to 12 months.

How to maintain makeup brushes?

It is essential to clean the brushes regularly. Doing it every two weeks is a minimum, especially for people who use a foundation and liquid concealer. "You can use a shampoo, or a mixture of water and white vinegar. You have to soak your brushes for 20 minutes, then rinse well, "says dermatologist Nina Roos. As for the sponges, we can simply wash them with the machine with the dark linen, advises the makeup artist Cindy Berthault. "To get the most out of your products, it is essential to clean your brushes thoroughly. If you use a brush that has not been cleaned, you risk transferring sebum to your powder. And in the long run, the texture of the powder may be affected. "

Part 1: The Big Cleaning of The Make-up Kit

To prepare for the start of the school year, the children cleaned up their school bags and their pencil case. So imitate them by going around your old makeup kit where expired products accumulate! Our experts help you choose what to keep and what to discard.

You would never leave rotten food in your fridge, but keeping a five-year-old mascara in your purse does not bother you at all. Well, believe it or not, expired cosmetics can be as dangerous to your health as moldy foods!

Dr. Paul Matewele, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at London Metropolitan University, tested five types of beauty products, from big houses to cheap ones, that had passed their expiration date or were about to expire. achieve. These cosmetics, which included foundations, lip glosses, and lipsticks, contained traces of the bacterium Enterococcus faecalis, which can cause deadly diseases such as meningitis or sepsis.

More broadly, his study showed that products that had expired a few months ago could contain other deadly bacteria, including Eubacterium (which causes vaginitis) or Staphylococcus epidermidis (which is resistant to antibiotics and can lead to death when it attacks weak people). "Most women do not know at all that their makeup can be fertile ground for the development of deadly bacteria," says Rakesh Aggarwal, CEO of Escentual.com, who commissioned the study. "To be honest, I must say that we ourselves have been surprised at the results and the seriousness of the risks posed by expired cosmetics."

That's the motivation to start a big housework, is not it? The first thing to do is to empty your kit, your cheap makeup bags, and your drawer bottoms forgotten cosmetics there for a long time, then to clean all these containers. The second is to throw away old products that may harbor whole colonies of dangerous bacteria. "Many women do not remember when they bought this or that cosmetic. What matters to them is to get their money's worth and get the most out of the little tube of the foundation they have just offered at an extravagant price. They want it to last as long as possible! "Says Cindy Berthault, professional make-up artist for NARS.

Beauty products made in Europe have a shelf life after opening. "This is a logo representing a small pot with a number, which indicates how many months the product can be used after being opened," says Dr. Nina Roos, a dermatologist based in Paris. But several factors affect the shelf life of make-up products. "If they have been exposed to significant changes in temperature, they will not be preserved very long," says the dermatologist. Cindy Berthault adds: "Heat is the worst enemy of cosmetics. To make yours last, put them in the fridge. It will extend the life of your nail polish and your foundations! "

How to Succeed Your Blond Sweep?

The locks do not seem natural enough and the discoloration too aggressive? To brighten your hair while subtlety, go for a blond sweep. All colors and hair types can choose this option without the need for coloring. To succeed in your blond sweep, follow the guide!

The technique of blond sweeping

The blond sweep is similar to a partial coloration that can illuminate the hair but also give them relief.

At the barber or at home, the coloring product is applied to the sponge or brush for a very natural result.

The basic color remains visible while adopting beautiful reflections.

Practical, the blond sweep is less restrictive than a hair coloring, because it calls only rare retouches.

Why opt for a blond sweep?

A blond sweep may allow brown hair to become blond without suffering the damage of fading. The sweep is subtle, all in nuance and relief.

On the darkest hair, a blond sweep may require two or three times to return to her hairdresser or to repeat the steps of the scan homemade several times.

On light brown or blonde hair, the sweep brings brightness and reflections smoothly.

Successful blond sweep on dark hair

On blond hair, this type of sweep creates contrast. But if you are brown, you can also make a success of your blond sweep.

A sweeping blonde on brown hair will give nice reflections caramel or gold.

On brown hair, patience is required because the exposure time is long. But once the hair rinsed, the result is an amazing relief.

Be careful, if your hair is very dark and you want to be certain to succeed your blond sweep, better to call a professional.

Failure to respect the steps and the exposure time correctly could end with red or orange reflections ...

The shades of blonde for a sweep

To succeed in your Do It Yourself blond sweep, know that there are different shades of blond to adapt depending on your basic color and your complexion.

The golden blond sweep brings warmth and light.

The dark blond sweep gives pep to a light brown.

The platinum blond sweep illuminates the hair with shades of pink and silver.

Finally, the ash blonde brings a chic relief if it is well done.

A DIY blond sweep?

If you want to experience your coloring skills, it's quite possible to succeed in your home sweeping by using a mannequin head with hair.

Many are the brands to offer blond sweeping kits.

By following the steps indicated, the results are convincing. But for a result, 100% aesthetic, nothing and no one will replace your hairdresser

How to Choose a Perfume for The Summer?

When the summer comes to the end of the nose, pull the sweaters and take out the little tops. It is the same for the perfume: we put its winter perfume in the bottom of the cheap makeup bags to give place to the summer scents.

What is a summer scent?

During the summer and its Caliente temperature, your nose needs fresh and light smells. That's why some perfumes are particularly well suited to this season.

The scent of summer, it is first scents in all lightness, at the same time refreshing and tonic. Prefer the eau de toilette that will bring together the desired agreements.

Some perfume waters can also be subtle and therefore you can grab it into your cheap makeup bags in the summer season. We often find citrus notes of lemon, tangerine, orange, grapefruit, and bergamot. These are top notes that evaporate quickly.

To thwart this action, floral arrangements can be used, such as rose, violet, lily of the valley, jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom or the smell of freshly cut grass. They are very popular with women because they adapt well to different skins and evoke the great outdoors, freedom.

Finally, in base notes, we can discover chypre, fruity scents (apple, apricot, red fruits or exotic fruits) or woody and musky for more modernity. These chord harmonies are designed to make you desirable with a stimulating and glamorous scent.

The essential summer perfumes

As every year, in fine weather, new fragrances come to settle in gondola heads in perfumeries. We currently find "Color" of Kenzo, a fruity fragrance of water with notes of blueberry and violet.

Cerruti creates the buzz with "Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte", available for you, women, but also for your men. On the feminine side, it releases essences of bergamot, blackberry, amber, and musk.

Yves Saint Laurent perfumes reinvent themselves ... A new "Paris" juice arrives with light and floral fragrances of lily of the valley rose and peony. For its part, Lancôme creates its new summer version of "Life is beautiful", both floral and greedy with touches of praline.

Thierry Mugler does the same with his fourth version of "Alien". This eau de toilette releases first of all its citrus notes then its heart notes composed of tiare flowers and cashmere wood, ending with notes of white amber.

5 Beauty Secrets From Korea

Give your skin an incomparable freshness and ultra-velvety grain thanks to powerful natural active ingredients, smart products and delicate rituals inspired by the beauty habits of the "country of the calm morning".

1.The charcoal, champion of brilliance

In Korea, it has been used for centuries in doctors' offices, in the form of blocks to purify the air and in saunas to help skin detoxify. It is by observing this that the specialists discovered to him super-cleansing virtues. Applied to the face, it acts like a magnet, attracting all toxins and dust to its surface. You'll find it in masks, in konjac fiber sponges or in foaming gels for daily cleaning.

This is for me if ... you find that your skin is "grayed" by pollution or if you are looking for a mask even more purifying than those with clay. The advantage of coal: all skins can benefit, even the most sensitive.

2.Single-dose masks, youth shots

Sold individually, these masks are perfect for small budgets and offer a tailored response to the skin. Their origin? The Koreans traditionally applied leaves over their masks to limit the evaporation of the formula and enhance the action of the ingredients. The cosmetic brands, therefore, had the idea of creating single-dose, directly impregnated sheet masks that make it easy to change the formula, without fear of wasting one's pot.

You can get it into your cheap makeup bags if you're naturally in a hurry and you rarely have time to put on a classic mask. These do not rinse and often act in less than 5 minutes. Do not forget to squeeze the pack before removing the fabric to impregnate the product.

3.Foundations and BB creams, anti-aging allies

These magic formulas of perfect complexion are halfway between care and makeup. The first was intended for post-procedure care in dermatological offices, such as micro peeling that Koreans love, to show immediately after an irreproachable complexion. Moisturizers, smoothers, unifiers, protectors (they have an SPF), they contain in addition corrective pigments. The novelty of the year: the addition of anti-aging active ingredients, for an additional youth action at each touch-up.

You can get it into your cheap makeup bags if you are looking for a complexion-enhancing product without any material effect. The mature skin the quickly find essential because, thanks to their lightweight texture, they do not mark wrinkles but perfectly camouflage the defects.

4.Care waters, plumping wilds

We must distinguish them from tonics lotions that we know, which serve to perfect the make-up removal and to give fresh air to the skin. Korean skincare waters are also used after cleansing, but their role is to rebalance the pH of the skin and provide it with visible hydration. This action also helps seal the moisturizing active serum that will be applied later and intensify the action of its ingredients. There is one for every need: energizing, detoxifying, moisturizing, anti-stain ...

It's for me if ... your skin is often thirsty despite the use of a daily moisturizer, or if you experience a feeling of discomfort and your skin pulls after cleaning.

5, Solid cleaners, perfection assets

After the success of cleansing oils, it is their solid versions that have the wind in their sails. You will love their nomadic and practical side as well as their efficiency. These textures apply directly to dry skin, melt on contact to turn into oil. It is then sufficient to massage them with the fingertips to take off the makeup, then rinse with clear water. Most leave a light moisturizing film on the epidermis.

It's for me if ... you like concentrated products that last a long time, are gentle on the skin and use fewer preservatives than conventional formulas.

Skin Cleansing: How to Wash Your Face

Your skin needs to be washed daily. Oily, mixed, dry and normal skin does not have the same needs. Here are our tips for freeing you from impurities, depending on your skin type.

Cleanse oily or combination oily skin

The skin of the face, when it is fat, presents a very important production of sebum. To purify, wash your face morning and evening (after cleansing) using specific products. No need to use lotions or gels too aggressive, it would only accentuate the problems of your skin. "As for other types of skin, I recommend washing the face twice a day, morning and evening, before hydration," says Dr. Marie-Estelle Roux, dermatologist, using a mild cleanser, such as overgrown soap. , a soap-free gel or a micellar lotion suitable for oily skin, especially with zinc Even if the skin is still greasy after washing, it should be moisturized with a light cream. " Once the daily cleaning of your skin has been completed,

If your skin is mixed, that is to say, oily on the front-nose-chin area but rather dry on the cheekbones and cheeks, adopt the products intended for oily skin. It would be illusory to want to clean his face with two different products, depending on the area.

Scrub and gentle gestures

In general, avoid rubbing your skin too much with your cleaning product. Your actions will be effective even if they are gentle. Likewise, do not bruise your face with your towel. Dab the area gently to dry. Twice a week, also use a facial pore cleanser  to cleanse your skin thoroughly. These treatments will help you get rid of impurities. Several times a year, you can also go to a dermatologist for a skin cleansing, it can help you fight against blackheads and other blackheads.

Beware of the buttons!

If your face has acne, make an appointment with a dermatologist to recommend a cleanser for your skin. Above all, do not touch your buttons, you could aggravate the situation!

Cleanse dry skin

Does your skin "pull" when you clean it? It's a safe bet that your cleansing gel is too aggressive for your face. The dry to the very dry skin has very specific needs. Opt for a special product "dry skin", a very gentle cleanser. And when you dry your face, be careful! Gently dab your face with a soft towel.

Mature skin

"The main advice is to consider that the skins of a certain age are dry, so we must respect this characteristic," says Dr. Michel Le Maître, dermatologist and scientific advisor for La Roche-Posay. So the return of the patients is generally very good for the micellar waters, which clean gently. Generally, I generally advise a cleaning by day, in the evening, after the make-up removal. mineral water is sufficient before applying the moisturizer. "

I clean my normal skin

After the step (essential) of make-up removal, take care to clean your skin. Gel, mousse, lotion or soap ... You're spoiled for choice! Choose products marked "normal skin" and wash your face without rubbing too hard. In the morning, before makeup and go about your business, start again. After each of these "skin cleansing" sessions, be sure to moisturize with products intended for normal skin. Once a week, use an exfoliating product to free your skin from its deep impurities. Once again, watch out for the irritations: you do not have to force too much with these exfoliating products. You could irritate your skin.

8 Secrets to Applying Your Mascara

Never without my eyelash curler

He is the best friend of the right eyelashes: this magic tool allows to give them a nice curve. And no excuse like "I do not have time" or "it's too complicated" cannot be tolerated: just pinch eyelashes at the root for a few seconds to give them that effect. This is done just before you put down your mascara (use it after the pose breaks and damages the eyelashes). A more sensual look? We are 100% for.

Volume, curve or length of eyelashes?

To choose the right mascara, it is necessary to identify the nature of her eyelashes. If they are fine, they will get a volumizing mascara. We will choose a bending model if they are straight and a lengthening if they are short. Many products on the market combine several options. No miracle: to find the perfect mascara, you must often try several.

Black is not necessarily the best option

We always fall back on this one. However, black mascara is not suitable for all women: it tends to harden the eyes. Light eyelashes will prefer brown while green eyes will focus on burgundy or eggplant. Blue irises will set their sights on brown or khaki. And the time of an evening, we do not hesitate to test the " mermaid lashes ": terrible on a nude makeup!

To me the zigzag method

Nothing better was found to lengthen the eyelashes and distribute the material homogeneously. We put the brush at the root, then we make a movement from left to right to gain hair. After two round trips, the curve should be well marked and the eyelashes separated from each other.

And "the back" of the eyelashes?

We tend to forget it and to deposit the product on the same side of the eyelashes. Yet, making a brush pass on the reverse of these makes all the difference. Try, you can not do without it. To facilitate the application, just look down.

Two layers of mascara: never life

Come on, let's play down this point immediately: we've all done it already. But putting back mascara while our eyelashes are already loaded is absolutely not a good idea. This will create an unsightly thick crust. To give a pep of pep to his look, we prefer to set her sights on an eyeshadow or a pencil line ... unless we do not remove the eyes completely before opting for a makeup more marked.

Take care of your bottle

Mascara is the makeup product in the cheap makeup bags that are changed most regularly. The reason? It dries very quickly (3 to 6 months on average). This is due to the fact that we pull the bottle brush. No need to do this many times before using it: this will only further reduce its life. To avoid the disgraceful package, we also take the reflex to regularly wash his brush. To do this, gently rub the excess material on a paper towel. Then, once every two weeks, let it soak for 5 minutes in water before removing the leftover products. Make sure to dry your brush and store it in one of your cheap makeup bags well before reuse.

Last but not least: make-up removal

The best ally? Oil. More effective than micellar water or milk, it easily dissolves matter. Another possibility: the two-phase makeup remover. And be careful to make gentle gestures not to tear the precious eyelashes. To do this, apply lotion on a cotton and then let it act for a few seconds by placing it on his eyes before performing light circular massage. And we do not hesitate to repeat this several times if a single passage is not enough to completely remove the material.

Part 2: A Guide to Choose Your Hair Trimmer

Battery life can vary greatly by brand and range: it can be up to 40 minutes for entry-level devices and can go up to more than two hours for the most powerful batteries. As for the charge time, it varies from one hour to sixteen hours! The least expensive mowers often have a very long charging time: to reduce prices, manufacturers choose to skip the battery capacity. But the mower itself, in its cutting performance, remains quality.

Good battery life (over an hour) with average charge time (one hour) is the best configuration.

Hoofs and counter-combs

The cutting parts of the electric hair clipper are mounted on interchangeable shoes. It is the height of the hoof that will play on the cutting height more or less short.

Your mower is delivered with counter-combs that serve to intervene on the amount of hair cut in a single pass. This is useful when you want to thin out without cutting everything, or for slender cuts.

Optional functions

More and more lawnmowers are using high technology to provide options for ease of use. With professional mowers, advanced features provide high-precision results.

But it is the technological level of your mower that will determine the range, and therefore the price. Make sure you know what will really be useful in the long run: do you really see interest in all the options? Or are you rather seduced by the high technological performances often pledges of quality?

ergonomics

The different mowers will play on the size of the device or will vary the materials used to improve your comfort when handling. Options such as "Soft Touch" allow a more pleasant use by reducing the intensity of vibrations in the handle or by having a film adhering so that the mower does not escape your hands. The shape of the mower also has an impact on the way it holds in your hand.

The noise produced by the device also contributes to the comfort of use. A mower that is too noisy will tire your ears and may also annoy people around you (for example, your family when you shave each morning in the bathroom).

The charging equipment

Your electric hair clipper can be delivered with a charging stand. Practical, the base prevents the mower from slipping on the edge of the sink and is also a storage accessory. Some lawnmowers do not have a service wire, and you just need to put the mower on the base for charging.

If your mower has a branch wire, pay attention to its length. A cable that is too short will interfere with your movements when using the device when connected to the mains.

Light indicators

Some machines have LED indicators that provide information on the battery level or the level of charge. Even if it seems a priori innocuous, you will quickly appreciate the visual comfort that allows you to know everything about the state of your device in a snap.

Constant Control technology

This adjustment on the electric hair clipper's engine provides a constant cutting power: thanks to a linear motor, the cut is regular regardless of the thickness of the hair or the density of the beard. It saves you from having a deconstructed or stair-shaped cup on the pretext that you have fine hair while the mower design was more suited to thick hair. Remember that the engine is an essential element for quality results!

Part 1: A Guide to Choose Your Hair Trimmer

A hair clipper is a very interesting investment for long-term savings. With your personal hair clipper, you score a breakpoint at the money and time spent at the hairdresser. From now on, you depend only on yourself to take care of yourself: no appointment to make, no availability to find. No need to adapt your schedule to the few minutes the hairdresser has to give you attention. But when you want to cut your hair yourself, it's never easy to do it as cleanly as a professional ...

So yes, the idea of a personal electric hair clipper is good, but still, it is necessary to know how to choose it according to your requirements and your needs. Over the years, this tool has become democratized and almost all men have their own lawn mower in their bathroom. But does it suit you? Are you totally satisfied? If this is your first mower or a new one to replace yours that is defective, this guide will help you make a wise choice of a mower. From one model to another, the differences are numerous and the prices vary on several tens of euros. Take the time to find out which hair clipper is right for you. Let's go for an overview! Due to much content, the article will be divided into 2 parts.

The functions of your hair clipper

Depending on the type of electric hair clipper you choose, you will find features common to all, but also specific to each. It is therefore important to pay attention to the details to make the choice that will best meet your expectations.

Basic functions

These basic elements are important for determining the quality of the mower. No matter if the device adds a lot of technological options or if it comes with lots of accessories if the base is bad the final cut will be too.

The coating of the blades

Blades can be steel, silver, titanium, ceramic, etc. Many materials exist and they have a great influence on the price of the mower. Stainless steel blades are the most classic.

To cut the hair or beard hair well, the blades need to be lubricated. Some are self-lubricating and require little maintenance. Others need to be lubricated (with oils usually supplied with the mower).

The power of the engine

As an electrical appliance, your hair trimmer has a motor that operates the mechanism. Its power therefore largely determines the cutting performance. A good mower motor has a rotation of at least 7000 rpm. The engine of the Panasonic ER-1611 mower goes up to 10,000 rpm.

Autonomy and power

A cordless hair clipper can be powered directly from the mains, or via a battery. However, some cordless lawn mowers cannot be used when plugged into a power outlet, so they must be plugged in to charge, but use their battery life during use. Lawnmowers, wired or wireless, typically use 220-230 volts.

Plum Makeup, on the Eyes or Lips?

This autumn, your heart sways between a sexy purple look and a beautiful mouth wine-wine? Our advice to adopt at best this glamorous color.

Satin plum lips

Why do we crack? Perfect to highlight the luscious mouths, it can a contrary erase those who are a little thin. Sublime on a golden skin or ebony, he is more daring on a clear complexion. Intense and luminous, it brings a very elegant side to the make-up provided that it stays natural on the eyes.

How to make this makeup? If you have generous lips, apply the Kailijumei lipstick to the grapes then define the contours with a pencil of the same tone. If you have a thin mouth, pat the material from center to out for a subtle effect. In case of overflow, correct the plot with a small brush impregnated with tinted face powder.

A metallic purple look

Why do we crack? Very nice on green irises, hazel or brown, this shade is the ideal choice for a sophisticated evening make-up. Its metallic finish catches the light and enlarges the look. Smoky-style fondue, it offers a very flattering and sexy doe-eyed effect, especially if you have small eyes or a drooping eyelid.

How to make this makeup? Apply a base then put the eyeshadow flush with the upper lashes and on the eyelid. Blend the outlines with your finger slightly up the material above the hollows. Since the purple shades tend to bring out the redness of the skin, consider concealing your dark circles and imperfections.

Finally, I hope everyone can get a beautiful plum makeup after reading the article. If you any question about the tips given in the article or you have some useful tips about makeup, just tell us.