Make Up: For Night Time

Hey everyone!

Happy Sunday! I hope you've been having a great weekend!

Here's a simple look that you could wear for evenings, dinners, dates, parties, events etc.:

Products Used

Face

Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser spf 20 oil free

Sephora Base Sublimatrice Primer

Eyes

Revlon Photoready Concealer in 005 Medium Deep (base on eyelids)

Arezia Make-Up Palette (light yellow on eye lids, shimmery grey on crease, off white on brow bone)
Maybelline 2-in-1 Impact Shadow Liner by Eyestudio in Black

Eyebrow
Cyber Colors 24 hr Eyebrow Pen in 01 Gray

Eyelashes
Maybelline the Magnum Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara in Black

Lips
Maybelline Water Shine 3D Collagen Lipstick in 301 Red

Cheeks
M.A.C Refined Beyond Bronze Bronzing Powder

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And this is the complete look! ;)

Have fun with this look! Be good, be safe, and have a fabulous week ahead, my lovelies! :)

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~

Make-Up Tip: How to Make Eyeliner Stay on Longer

Hey everyone!

Ever experienced times when you apply eyeliner, then it starts to fade after a while? This could happen after an hour or even after a couple of hours. This is especially evident when you use pencil eyeliners.

I've experienced it before and it was a pain in the bum when I was at interviews, important meetings, presentations, or functions. I'm talking about times when first impressions and appearance really mattered, and I was more occupied thinking about how my eyeliner was holding up. Is it fading? Do I need to touch up?? Geez, I've made trips to the washroom just to check on my make up. Man, that was a drag and tiring! If you've gone through this before, you'd know exactly what I mean. ;)

Gone are those times for me, though.

With this post, I'll share a very handy tip on how you can make your eyeliner stay on longer. This is something that I personally do because it works and doesn't take up much time.

Are you ready? Alright, let's do this! :D

All you'll need are:

• eye primer/concealer
• pencil eyeliner
• flat-tip brush or angled brush
• eyeshadow in the same colour as your eyeliner
• cotton bud (optional)

What you'll need to do:

Step 1: Apply eye primer or concealer on your eyelids as well as the under eye area.
           When I don't have an eye primer, I use a concealer instead. I find that either one
           works as a base for eye make up. 
           It's important to have a base - more so if you tend to have oily eye lids - so that
           your eye make up stays on longer.

Step 2: Apply your pencil eyeliner like you normally would.

Step 3: Allow the eyeliner to set for 10 - 15 seconds.

Step 4: Take the flat-tip brush or angled brush and gently dip it into the eyeshadow.

Step 5: Use the brush and gently "push" the eyeshadow into the eyeliner.
           Don't worry if there's any fallout from the eyeshadow while you're doing this.
           If there is, use a cotton bud to gently sweep away the fallout.

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I follow this method of applying eyeliner on countless occasions. I swear by it because I don't have to touch up once I've applied my make up - my eyeliner stays on literally the entire time. When I say literally, I mean it - I don't need to touch up for a good 9 - 12 hours! My focus has been on having an awesome time, which I do!

The same could work for you too - when you follow this tip and apply it well, your eyeliner stays put for many hours. Just remember not to accidentally rub your eyes and smudge the eyeliner in the process, though. ;)

You could use this method even if you're using a liquid eyeliner. Instead of applying several coats for the eyeliner to appear darker, follow these steps and you'd achieve a similar effect.

When it comes to make up, this is my advice on the 3 important things you need to remember:

1. Have a base, so that your make up stays put longer. 

    The longer your make up stays on, the less you need to touch up.

2. It's all about the application. 

    When you apply make up well, the make up looks good - and YOU look good.

3. When you're using at least 2 or 3 eyeshadows on your eyelids, blend them well.

    When you blend eyeshadows well, you won't have harsh lines with clear evidence

    of where one colour stops and where the other begins. 

    Remember, everyone: blend, blend, blend! 

I'm thinking of creating a video tutorial for you. If I ever get to it, I'll let you know. 

In the meantime, I hope this tip works just as well for you as it does for me! :)

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~

DIY Face Mask: Egg White

Hey everyone!!

I'm b-a-a-a-c-c-c-k!!

I'm sorry for the long silence. Did you miss me? Did ya? Did ya?? :p I'm back in action after the long break and I'm kicking off 2014 with a super simple skin-care tip for you. Check it out! ;)

Here's a really good treatment for your skin regardless of your age and gender: use egg white as a face mask. This is an effective mask that you should try! :D

(Photo Credit: http://7beautytips.com)

Benefits of Using Egg Whites

• Contains a lot of protein.
• High in collagen and vitamin A.
• All natural.
• Inexpensive.

Benefits for Your Skin

• Tightens your skin.
• Removes blackheads and whiteheads.
• Helps to minimise open pores.
• Removes dead skin.
• Helps to prevent wrinkles.
• Reduces fine lines. 
• Reduces acne.

~ Caution ~

Before I get to the steps involved, I need to inform you that if you have an allergy to raw eggs or even find the smell of raw eggs unbearable, then this is NOT the mask for you. The smell of raw egg whites is quite strong and smells bad to some people. Think of.. ammonia.. That's it: ammonia! That's what it smells like to me. I'm not exaggerating - some of you would agree with me. :p

With the words of caution out of the way, let's get right to it!

You'll Need These:

• 1 Egg (if you prefer, you could use an organic egg)
• A Small Bowl
• A Fork
• Clean Fingers or A Brush
• Lemon Juice (optional)

What You'll Need To Do:

Step 1: Cleanse your face with a gentle facial cleanser.

Step 2: Crack open an egg and separate the yolk from the white. 
            I'd recommend doing this over a bowl, so that the egg white drips into it.

Step 3: Gently beat the egg white until it's a little frothy.
            You could add several drops of lemon juice if you'd like a cleansing effect.

Step 4: Using clean fingers or a brush, apply the beaten egg white onto your face in
            upward motions avoiding your lips and eye area. Remember to apply it on your
            neck as well using the same motions.

Step 5: Leave the egg white to dry on your skin for about 15 - 20 minutes.

Step 6: Gently peel off, or wash off the egg white with lukewarm or cold water.
            I usually wash it off with water followed by my facial cleanser because I don't
            fancy the smell of egg white on my skin.

Step 7: Finish up with your regular skin-care routine (ie. toner > eye cream > moisturiser >
           sunscreen).

Frequency

For oily or combination skin: it's best to use this mask 2 - 3 times a week.
For dry skin: use this mask once a week.

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When I use this mask, I use only egg whites; I don't add lemon juice because, when combined, the unpleasant odour sends me dry heaving in the nearest corner. Needless to say, that's not a pretty sight.

You'll need to use the mask regularly before you see significant results. Although some may see results faster than others, don't worry because each person's skin responds differently and at a different rate.

Try this effective home-made remedy and let me know how you find it. As always, I'd love to hear from you! :)

Signing off...

~ Lil' Missy ~