BEAUTY HINTS: MAKEUP

	Mineral Makeup A natural alternative with high performance.			Prom Pretty Bring out the best in  you!			Classic Bridal Beauty Perfect your face for a flawless glow.			Red Lips Red is a lip color any woman can wear.
	Better Than Bare  Create your own super natural look.			Smoky Eyes  Try a natural solution for a flawless finish.			Faux Lashes 101  Give your face a warm, sexy glow!			Flushed Cheeks  Give your face a warm, sexy glow!
	Lip Gloss-ery  Tips and tricks for long-lasting lip shine.			The Look of Love  Long lashes, flushed cheeks & rosy lips.			Conceal It! Camouflage your faults with a few deft dabs.			Holiday Dazzle Create a special look that will turn heads.
	The Eyes Have It! Cool eyeliner and lush lashes highlight holiday eyes.			Warm Up Winter Skin Give your pale face a soft kiss of color.			Easy Brow Shaping Frame your face for a picture-perfect look!			Falling for Color Update your eyes with a shot of bold color.
	First Flush of Spring Warm up your winter complexion with a hint of color.			Back to School Makeup Polish your natural beauty.			Perfect Mascara Find the perfect mascara wand.			Shades of Spring Try garden-fresh color cosmetics.
	Makeup Touch-ups: AM to PM Keep your makeup looking fresh all day.			Melt-proof Makeup Cosmetics that stay put in hot weather.			Keepsake Looks Look your best in front of a camera.			Re-define Your Eyes Enhance eyes with these makeup tricks.
	Eyes or Lips  This fall, it’s all about the eyes and the lips.			Smokin’ Hot Eyes  Turn your pretty peepers into sultry, smoky eyes.			Kissing Up  Lip products with a purpose

Hair, Skin & Nails! 12 Beauty Tips You Should Know

Tip 1: Getting rid of shaving redness or irritation
Shaving sometimes comes with bumps or redness which could lead to a lot of discomfort. To prevent your skin from suffering post-shave irritation, before shaving stand under running warm water in the shower for a few minutes. This process helps open up the skin’s pores making hair follicles come out easier.

Tip 2: Picking the right foundation or concealer for your skin tone
When testing for foundation or concealer colors we sometimes need to wipe it on our skin to know if it’s a match. We don’t always get it right. A quick way to nailing it is to swipe a sample of the product on the skin close to the jawline or specifically on the chin. This allows a close up comparison between the shade you’re testing out and the color of the skin on your neck so you can have a more blended look when you make up.

Tip 3: Getting fuller/bigger looking lips
Use a neutral toned lip liner to line your lip higher than your natural lip line and apply lipstick using the drawn lip line as a guide. This gives the illusion of a bigger lip therefore making it look fuller. However be careful not to make the line too far back so your face doesn’t have a disproportionate look.

Tip 4: Skipping pedicures
Not everyone likes getting pedicures done. To skip a few sessions use a pumice stone to scrub your feet. The grain of the stone takes off old and dead skin leaving the feet  looking clean and refreshed. After this, dry off the feet and moisturize to give them a natural supple look.

Tip 5: Getting softer skin
To maintain the moisturized look and feel of your skin apply a skin moisturizer immediately you step out of the shower or pool. Showering usually washes away the natural oils of the skin leaving the skin looking dry and dehydrated; the moisturizer replaces them giving it back its vibrant glow.

Tip 6: Drying out pimples
I know this might sound crazy but it works. To dry out pimples apply a small amount of toothpaste to the affected area and leave in for about 15 mins, wash off and towel dry.

Tip 7: Reducing grease on your scalp
If you have a very greasy scalp avoid applying hair lotions to the full length of your hair or on the scalp directly. Instead of this apply it to the tips of the hair strands.

Tip 8: Painting neat nails
It took a while for me to understand the art of painting my nails without smudging the corners but I finally got the hang of it. To get smudge-free nails is pretty simple: paint your nails as you normally would and apply a top coat or nail hardener to the part you intentionally painted and smudged mistakenly. When you’re done immediately clean off the smudge leaving only the nail panel painted.

Tip 9: Buying beauty products
When buying beauty products be sure you are aware of the types of chemicals used in making them. Conduct a proper research of its contents before using and stick to one or two products as opposed to changing them constantly.

Tip 10: Changing your beauty routine
Using the same type of lotion or make up for different weather conditions is bad for the skin. With weather change the beauty products should change as well. In the harmattan season, you should use more products that give moisture while in the summer apply lotions with high SPF to keep your skin healthy all year long.

NOTE: Lotions that have SPF15 are generally for light or normal weather. For more harsh weather try a SPF 20 or SPF 50.

Tip 11: Refreshing beauty products
Try to change your beauty products regularly. Old products like mascaras and lip glosses outlive their validity without you knowing and could start to affect your skin. Changing your products prevents your skin from breaking out and possibly having other irritations.

Tip 12: Reviving old nail polish
Are you stuck with old polish? Instead of throwing it away and getting a new one, just put it in the fridge. The cold from the fridge breaks any molding the polish may have from being stale and a few hours in the fridge keeps the polish smooth and gives you an easy finish. Just make sure kids don’t think it’s a lolly.

Beauty tips for Pimples (Acne)

Some Don’ts:  Wash your hands frequently and try not to touch your face too often.  Keep your hair from falling on the face or forehead.  Avoid the use of make-up; try to let the pores breathe.  Don’t squeeze or pinch the pimples as the membrane gets ruptured and causes the sebum and bacteria spread.  Don’t wash your face more than twice because the more we wash the sebaceous glands become more active and produce more sebum. Remedies:  Instead of soap use powder made from dried orange peels or use a paste of fresh orange or lemon peels.  Apply fresh Aloe Vera gel on the pimples, it will soothe and heal the pimples.  Apple cider is extremely powerful cure to clear the pimple scars as well as pimples. Mix ½ teaspoon in a cup of water. Apply gently on the entire affected area with cotton wool and leave overnight.  Garlic is an excellent cure for acne - A freshly sliced pod can be gently applied on the pimple or a juice of garlic can be used, and left on for at least ½ hour. Although this stinks it is a pretty effective method.  Using raw papaya is a splendid method; grated papaya can be squeezed through a muslin cloth and the juice can be used. The enzyme papain is very suitable.  The juice of mint leaves applied overnight for 2 weeks constantly will clear acne.  A blend of honey and limejuice can prove to help with constant usage.  Change your pillow cover every day so that the infection has no way of getting back to you.  Gently apply some ice on your face after a warm water bath so that the pores close. These remedies can be used for pimples and acne on the face, neck and shoulders. Women do get pimples with their menstrual cycles, which fade away on their own. Sometimes people inherit this dreaded ailment

Lady Like Make Up

During the 1930s cosmetic company Revlon started-up, selling opaque long-lasting nail enamel and, Es tee Lauder was set up in 1946. Women flocked to salons to get the latest trends and looks; 4 Beauty helps you re-create this in the comfort of your own home.

Upper eyelashes were laced heavy with mascara, while lower lashes had very little. We love Bourgeois Volume Glamour Mascara(opens in a new window) (£7.99), with ultra soft brush fibers - it plumps-up every lash and gives up to 16 hours hold.

Eye-shadows started at lash line, and in to the crease, then blended upwards and outwards. Eyebrow trends meant they were plucked in to a fine taper-style line, falling at the end; we love Boots Precision Grip Slanted Tweezers (opens in a new window)(£3.80), ergonomically designed for controlled and precise use.

Lipsticks were very popular, although the style was finer and more thinned-out, replacing the 'cupid's bow' of the 1920s. Women often wore a little extra lipstick on their upper lip for the evening, creating a rosebud effect. On trend shades were maroons, dark reds and raspberry tones.

We love Nos Moisture Drench Lipstick(opens in a new window) in Red Carpet (£10), and Ghibelline Colour Sensational Lipstick(opens in a new window) in Magic Mauve (£7.19).

Glamorous new nail lacquers were being made in their thousands. Revlon was the first brand to create opaque nail enamel in 1932, and introduced the (then) innovative concept of 'matching lips and tips' in 1939. To celebrate their 80th birthday, Revlon has launched new shades; we love Revlon Nail Enamel in Bewitching and Fearless (£6.49).

In the 1940s, the key players in make-up were Max Factor, Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein. Glamour came in a package of luscious full lips, defined eyebrows, and eye makeup was kept to a minimum - with mascara coated lashes being the focal point.

Create a full-luscious-looking mouth; there are plenty of colours to try! Max Factor Global Creative Design Director and makeup artist Pat McGrath says "the Spring / Summer 2012 shows were awash with nods to the past; in a trend that's distinctively 'modern vintage.' So, recreate statement looks with what is today's modern cool girl. McGrath adds 'It's super-easy for you to draw your own lip rules, experiment with recreating past iconic looks. Just be bold, play and draw. Play with textures and finishes, and have fun!'

We love Max Factor Lasting Lip Tint(opens in a new window) in Royal Plum (£7.99), and Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Pencil(opens in a new window) in Wicked (£12) which is a waterproof formula, it's guaranteed to last, and is ultra hydrating. And, Given Ge-lee D' Interdict Lip Gloss(opens in a new window) in Tempting Rouge (£18): it's glossy, smooth, and creates a playful, enticing pout.

Ensure your lashes are the focal point of your face by applying lashings of black mascara, and that eyebrows were full, yet well-groomed, and most definitely plucked to perfection; we love Max Factor Eyebrow Pencil(opens in a new window) in hazel (£4.99), it comes with a little brush, ensuring no stray hairs

The Fahion skirt

The marie claire fashion team pick their favourite buys of the week. Wearing one of this skirts makes you look good and flawless,when on a sunny day,this skirt can be worn and also involved as a bikini highlight,wearing a tight bra and this skirt,supporting it with your sun glasses and your cane Hat..Also this skirt can be worn with your little blouse and your silk hand bag..a pair of flat shoes can match.