I think it’s the nature of every skincare cosmetics consumer to wonder if there’s a better product out there. We truly are a fickle bunch of consumers. This month you use this skin cream, but next month, it’s a different one. I can’t fault you though; there are so many aging skincare products on the shelf. And a lot of them simply don’t work. But, let’s face it, with each disappointing skin cream, you become a little more lost in how to fight the slow creep of skin aging…

Don’t give up!

Finding effective aging skincare products is a frustrating, costly process, but you can remove a lot of that frustration. By putting each new product you come across through a pre-purchase test, you can weed out all the poor and mediocre skincare cosmetics. You may already do something like this, if so, that’s excellent. Let’s build on it. However, if doing this is new to you, that’s okay too; you will gain a lot of confidence in your purchases once this becomes a habit.

So what is this pre-purchase test?

As a skincare consumer, my approach to buying products has evolved a great deal. When I was younger, I would buy skin creams based on little more than a brand name or a friend’s advice. Luckily, skin looks naturally good when you’re young, because I bought some absolute garbage products. But, as I got older, I started to learn about skin aging and my approach to skincare cosmetics became much more scientific (as you’ll see).

First, did you know there are three root causes of skin aging? It’s true, here they are:

1. The production of collagen and elastin slows down.
2. The level of hyaluronic acid slowly decreases.
3. Free radicals attack skin cells causing oxidative damage.

These root causes are actually natural processes and they become more destructive to your skin’s appearance as you age. This pre-purchase test is simple then. It’s determining whether an aging skincare cream targets and reverses these major skin agers.

Let’s focus in one one of these root causes—hyaluronic acid. Out of the three, this one is probably the least familiar to you. Hyaluronic acid gives collagen and elastin fibers their stickiness. But as you age, a harmful enzyme called hyaluronidase activates and slowly starts breaking down hyaluronic acid in your body. As the supply decreases and collagen and elastin lose their “glue”, skin loses its glow and dark circles often show up under the eyes.

So how do you maintain the level of hyaluronic acid?

You need to block the enzyme hyaluronidase’s harmful action.

One natural substance with this power is called Phytessence Wakame. It’s an extract from a species of sea kelp found in the Sea of Japan. If you’ve ever wondered how Japanese women age so gracefully, well, this kelp isone of theirnatural beauty secrets. It’s a common food in Japan. So that’s one thing I look for in skincare cosmetics—Phytessence Wakame. But, remember, this pre-purchase test is three-pronged, because there are three root causes of skin aging.

Would you liketo continue learning about this approach to aging skincare? If so, I encourage you to visit my website and learn about the other two big skin agers and how to effectively combat them. Visit now and start applying this pre-purchase test; you’ll identify the best skincare cosmetics with ease and confidence.

Author: Carol Truesdale

Are you fed up with skin care products that don’t combat the three major skin agers? Carol Truesdale writes about the most effective skincare ingredients for firm, glowing skin on her webpage Quality Skin Care. Visit her site now and discover the natural skincare line she recommends.

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Eye Makeup Tips - How To Apply Eyeliner

In this article we take a look at how to apply eyeliner with some tips on achieving some great effects.

One stunning effect that can be achieved easily and a favorite of such well-known actresses from Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe to Gwyneth Paltrow, is rimming the eyes with either a white or beige eye pencil. This has the effect of enlarging the white of the eye to create a seductive, alluring look.

To apply the eye pencil, pull your lid away from the eye very gently using one or two fingers and draw a line along the inner eye rims. Do the same with both the upper and lower lids. To make a sharpened pencil softer and easier to apply, you can draw a few lines first on the back of your hand. This will soften the tip and get the color flowing.

Kohl can be applied in the same way with sensational effect. The use of kohl goes back to ancient Egyptian times and is characteristic of eye makeup in the Middle and Far East. Apply your kohl pencil as described above to both the upper and lower rims, from corner to corner. Then, using either a sponge-tipped applicator, eyeshadow brush, or even your fingertip, blend the color by smudging it to create a smoky effect.

Once you are satisfied with the appearance, you will need to set it by using a light application of loose powder. For an even stronger, more intense effect, apply your preferred color around the eyes in either cream, liquid or powder form.

If you want to use liquid eyeliner, once you’ve mastered the technique of applying it, this can be a quick method of achieving a stunning and sophisticated look. But applying liquid eyeliner can take a little practice.

To begin, it’s best to be in front of a good magnifying mirror, so that your eyes are magnified sufficiently to see very clearly what you are about to do and ensure a smooth application of the liquid eyeliner. Then, using your free hand, start by pulling the eyelid taut. If you’re right-handed it’s probably easiest for you to start applying the liquid from left-to-right, as if you are writing, and vice versa if you are left-handed. Draw across in a single continuous fine line. If you want a thicker line then, at the end of the run, simply retrace.

A tip when applying liquid eyeliner is to apply it as close as possible to the eyelashes, even running into the eyelashes. This will avoid you getting that annoying white line effect between the lashes and the liner when the two don’t meet.

Applying liquid eyeliner does take some practice, so have a bottle of makeup remover to hand until you are confident in the technique. As they say: ‘practice makes perfect’, and with a little perseverance and a steady hand you’ll soon be achieving some great effects.

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Makeup Beauty Tips

Here are some tips for applying makeup that you can use to enhance your looks and feel great. According to archaeological evidence, cosmetics have been in use since 4,000 BC in Ancient Egypt. It was also used by the Ancient Greeks and the Romans. Through the medieval age, the use of cosmetics in the West was usually confined to the upper classes. Cosmetics were also widely used in what is known today as Iran as well as the Middle East.

Hence, as is evident, all through the ages women have contrived various means and ways to enhance their appearance. They experimented with a variety of lotions and potions to improve and preserve their beauty. This age we live in is the era of vivacity, energy, and youthful looks. In fact, both men and women want to look their best in order to project an attractive personality. These days, appearance plays an important role, both in the workplace as well as in social gatherings. Looking your best can be a confidence booster, for this is the age of the smart and the beautiful.

Every woman has attributes and qualities that are unique and beautiful. The makeup beauty tips given below will help in highlighting the plus points, enhancing them so that they can be noticed.

First, after cleansing your skin, apply a moisturizer. Your skin requires the extra moisture. Then, choosing the right kind of foundation is the next step for getting a beautiful makeover. Most women’s skin is yellow-based, including most Caucasians, Latin Americans, Asians and Africans. However, most foundations available in the market are orange or pink toned. Hence, women using these foundations usually end up with an artificial look. You need to choose a foundation that has a yellow base in order to create the naturally flawless look.

The best way to put on the foundation is to dot your chin, cheeks, nose and forehead with small amounts of it. Then, using a slightly damp cloth or a sponge, smoothen the foundation over your face, blending it well into the skin. Pay particular attention to the jaw line, chin, and hairline. Always smoothen the foundation in an upward motion.

Use a concealer to cover blemishes on the skin. Liquid concealers are the best for using under the eyes to conceal dark circles and on dry skin. Solid concealers, on the other hand, are used to hide scars, pimples, and acne. These are available as sticks and hence can be used directly on the spot where it is required. If you have a sensitive skin, use concealers that have mineral colors.

When applying your eye shadow, remember to always begin with the highlighter shade. Brush it on under the outer edge of the eyebrows and blend it toward the inner edge of the eyebrows. Then, apply the eye shadow, starting at the center of the eyelids.

The key to creating sparkling eyes is using eye shadows that are light in color such as beige, mauve, brown or vanilla. You can also play around with the undertone shades of your skin by opting for colors like olive, gold, gray or purple. If you want to be adventurous, why not try tan, bronze or any of the shimmering translucent powders. Or, you could even combine two colors to create a layered look. By all means experiment, but make sure not to overdo it.

After the eye shadow, apply mascara. In fact, one of the best ways to add a dramatic effect to the eyes is by using mascara. Use clear mascara or a shade of brown to achieve the no makeup look. Curl your eyelashes to get that innocent wide-eyed look. However, you need to curl the eyelashes before applying mascara, and also it is not advisable to curl the lower lashes as they tend to fall off.

When choosing lipstick, take into consideration the color of your hair. Orange shades, for example, go very well with dark hair. Scarlet shades are great with blonde hair, and pink shades look lovely with grey hair. Use a lip liner to define your mouth, reshape your lips, and even to correct uneven shapes. Plus, a lip liner will prevent the lipstick from bleeding, and if you fill your lips with it before applying the lipstick, it will make the lipstick last longer.

And as a finishing touch brush on a blush. The best way to choose a color is to find one that is about the same shade as your skin when it is flushed, say after exercising. You could slap your cheek lightly to get the color and use it as a guide. Or, you could use a blush that matches your lipstick. Rose looks great with fair color, peach shades with olive skin, and an apricot shade with dark skin. If you have dry skin use a cream based blush, and if your skin is oily, gel and liquid blushes are great. For a more luminous result, you could combine the two.

The cult of looking beautiful is not the prerogative of the privileged women any longer. Using cosmetics to enhance one’s looks is not a luxury but a social fact today. It has become a priority for most women on the move in the social scale of success. Makeup is about your looks, your face, your style, your aspirations. It is about women enhancing, changing, and discovering their hidden potential. It is about a woman saying, "Look at me - I am beautiful!"

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