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It might seem like a ridiculous notion, comparing a bottle of sun protection to an intense 10 step routine, but we have to consider the factors involved first. Skin issues usually generate from some factors- hormones, genetics but most importantly, sun effects. This is more important because studies show that 80% of skin aging signs are as a result of sun damage. The worst part is, sun damage happens every day, irrespective of climate or clothing.

The sun emits three types of rays but only two get to the earth, they are the UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are responsible for skin aging while UVB rays are responsible for skin burning. These rays can pass through many things- the clouds, your windows and even clothing. The only way to protect yourself from their effect is to stay in a totally dark room, or load up on sunscreen. Except you’re a vampire and don’t have to work for your rent, your only option is B. What this means is that you can go through all your skincare steps twice a day but if you don’t target the basic problem, you’ll keep on battling this skin issue.

Apart from aging, the sun is also responsible for other severe skin problems like hyper pigmentation and age spots. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars looking for the right jar of cream that would do the magic for you, an easy way is to just protect yourself by using sunscreen religiously. Many skin issues will be avoided if that one step is taken seriously.

If you are getting to an age where you skincare routine is focused on skin aging, you should hold the saying “prevention is better than cure” close to your heart. This is one of the best skincare tips an Asian woman would ever give you, and they are known for their porcelain, never aging skin. They go to great length to protect their skin from direct contact with the sun. Added to their regular application of sunscreen, they stay out of the sun totally or carry clothing and accessories made out of special UV protecting garments like gloves and umbrellas.

UVA rays cause slow but serious damage, speeding the onset of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, neck and hands (usually the parts that are always exposed). Although we can’t argue the importance of a skincare routine (there are many things involved especially the cleansing process which I would never miss for anything) it is important to always remember that most skin issues can be avoided if we protect our skin from the sun.
If your mornings usually feature you trying to get everything in your purse and rushing out of the house shoes in hands, then you know a step by step skincare or makeup routine is a lot of work. Use these tips to shorten the amount of time you spend in front of the mirror with awesome results.


1. Have a signature makeup look: doing the same look over and over will get faster because you know exactly what you need and how to do it. Creating a new look makes you consider what colors and brushes to use, wasting your time.
2. Keep all your daily beauty products within reach: don’t keep the brushes you use every day in your brush bag. Set out your daily makeup tool so you can easily grab them and return them after use. You can keep your daily skincare and makeup products in a separate cupboard or a small makeup bag and your brushes in a jar, upside down.
3. Find your tinted moisturizer: using a tinted moisturizer would compress moisturizing, spf application and foundation use into one step. Look for your perfect shade and one that works well with your skin type.
4. Exfoliate regularly: exfoliating would help you avoid sin issues that keep you in front of the mirror picking away at your face. Exfoliating takes off dead skin cells, unclogs pores and just generally helps your skin breath. It brings an instant glow to your skin. Make sure to use a rich moisturizer after exfoliating to restore lost moisture and seal your pores.
 5. Keep your brows in perfect shape: learn how to find your brow shape and fill them in perfectly. Your brows frame your face and make a huge difference in your look.
 6. Learn at least two hairstyles: you should know a hairstyle you can work with when your hair still has its post salon glow and one you can work with when it’s in its worst shape. You can learn how to do a French twist, braids or any style to help hold your hair up and keep it looking classy.
 7. Learn how to blow dry your hair: this will make all the difference and up your look. Not sure how to blow dry? You could always ask your stylist to teach you the steps or fill yourself with wisdom from YouTube tutorials.

Building a routine might seem stressful but after a while, it becomes a part of your morning. Want to keep your co workers wondering how you never lose your glow? Just apply the tips above!
It is said that eyes are the windows to your soul. Eyebrows bring out the best feature in your face. Gone are the days when eyebrows were plucked and tweaked till they shrank into a fine and flimsy existence; today, the eyebrow styling is more about making headlines. Celebs like Cara Delvingne are proof that eyebrows can become the most distinctive aspect of your style, or even turn into your signature style.

Surprisingly, the experts believe that your arches are not merely a fashion statement. In fact, your brow styling can reveal a lot about your personality as well. Scroll down to read more what your eyebrows tell the people about you.



Tinted
If you fall under the category of those who have tinted brows, you are intensely ambitious and a stickler by nature. Your habits of cleanliness and organization made you a darling of your parents. You love to keep your home and workplace well-organized and pay attention to every minor detail to maintain a neat and orderly existence.


Angled
Angled brows indicate that you have a sensitive nature. However, this sensitivity at times may lead to stubbornness. You love to keep your matters private and do not open up to the others. Thus your friend’s circle is quite limited. But you are quite close to the ones you really trust.
 

Bleached
Experimental and outgoing are the words that define your personality. You are always on the look for unique trends and love surprises in your life. Whether it is fashion or career, you always think out of the box and never shy away from daring risks. Quite often, you hunches pay off and nothing delights you more!

Curved
You are utterly creative and gifted. You love to explore new ideas and your friends and family adore you for your creativity and originality.
 

Straight
Assertive and confident, you are a natural leader. The best part is that you always take your time before taking a decision and people rely on your sound judgment. You are well-known in your social circle for your wisdom and sensibility.
 

Bushy
Just like your brows, you are a natural! Your approachable, easy-going personality is augmented by a remarkable sexuality. However, you just need to focus on picking the right friends who would bring out the very best out in your personality.

Thin
If you fall in category of girls flaunting the thin brows, it hints at the gentleness and femininity of your nature. You are romantic, sensuous, and hold all the potential to be an amazing partner or friend. You are reliable and center of attraction wherever you go.
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High Arch
You are quite imaginative by nature. You expect a lot from life and from your loved ones, which sometime results in utter disappointment. The lack of flexibility in you nature and attitude makes you a sort of enigma for your friends and family.
 

Low Arch
You are an amazing person to be around. Friendliness, cordiality, and kindness are some of the many virtues of your personality. Apart from these wonderful attributes, you are sensible enough to take right decisions and due to this you are blessed with faithful, incredible friends.
Remember that your brow shape must be in accordance with the shape of your eyes. However, never forget to experiment and find out the best shape for your eyebrows that will make styling up just more fun!
Acne: those things that cropped up on your face one day and never left. If you are experiencing acne as an adult, you’re totally going to relate to this list. Adult acne can be very frustrating, both for women who had acne in their teen years and those who never had acne as teenagers but suddenly started sprouting them all over.

Here are 10 acne issues we can all totally relate to:
1. Having perfect skin until you have a big event 
Don’t think your zits are time conscious? Think again. It’s all smooth skin and happy days until you finally get that date or land that job interview. Then it’s hey breakouts! Thank you for visiting just in time *insert ear scratching wail*
2. The ultimate debate of if popping a zit would be worth it
 Heads up, it never is. Popping your zit might be tempting but just remember, the only end result is having half your face covered in a giant, inflated zit.
3. Hoarding spot treatments and hoping to find that magic potion
This happens until you realize that all those products are doing you more harm than good. By then, you’ve spent hundreds of dollars and have no more counter space.
4. That one spot you keep breaking out in
Eventually it becomes this very tender spot and you start considering how possible a face transplant is. At this point, it doesn’t matter if there is a zit there or not, that spot always hurts.
5. Trying to cover those spots with makeup
You eventually end up feeling even more insecure because everyone can now see your struggle. Your foundation looks like you have air pockets in it and you’re considering the face transplant thing for real this time.
6. Praying someone figures out the cure for acne
If you’ve ever said this heartfelt prayer in a moment of desperation, you’re not alone. Hopefully our voices put together would be enough to convince the higher forces.
7. The panic that comes when you realize you mistakenly fell asleep with makeup on
And the mad dash to the bathroom that follows. Also followed by the quick prayer you don’t even realize you’re saying.
8. When the regular overnight bags don’t work for you
Because your overnight bag needs enough space for your 10 step acne skincare routine products.
9.Messing with a zit that eventually turns into a scar
You kind of know what your action will lead to but you can’t keep your hands away from your face. Don’t worry, that just means you’re normal.
10. Dating a member of the beard gang
Prickly hairs stimulate oil production which leads to breakout. It’s time to make a decision- your boyfriend or smooth skin. If he loves you that much he might agree to shave it off for you though. Maybe. 


There are several reasons why you could get to that point where you decide to take on an adult themed beauty routine. If you’re lucky, it would just be because you think that’s the best step to take in that moment. If you needed a more realistic push, like fine lines and wrinkles appearing on your face, that’s obviously going to be tougher. Whichever way, adultifying your beauty routine doesn’t mean letting go of your youth and becoming boring. It’s just a way to improve the steps you take in taking care of your body.

Here are five ways you can get the best out of an adultified routine:
8 hours sleep daily: you might think you’re super human because you binge watch you favorite TV shows till 3am and no one even notices. We have news for you, it’s not always going to be like that. You skin cells need you to sleep properly for skin regeneration and rejuvenation to take place. Complete all your tasks on time so you can have a good night’s rest.
Switch to silk pillowcases: even though you don’t notice it, cotton pillowcases are coarse on the skin and rub away moisture from the skin and hair. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase is like an 8 hour spa treatment for both your skin and hair.
Keep your hair healthy: you have to start paying attention to what you put in your hair. Coloring your hair is awesome (remember you still have your youth) but whatever you do should not affect the health of your hair in any way. You need to start investing in quality hair care products.
Invest in good makeup brushes: since we’re planning to get more classy and refined, it is only natural that the same happens with our makeup. Learn how to use makeup brushes instead of your fingers, you makeup would look professionally applied when you make this switch.
Wear subtle contour: dark shades would age you, so keep your contour minimal. The best way to do this is to go into the hollows of your cheekbones lightly with a bronzer. Just sweep it there with your brush and it would naturally fall into place.

Adultifying doesn’t have to mean the same thing as being an adult, age is just a thing of the mind. However, your body won’t have the same convictions which is why it needs the extra special care.

K-beauty products have been taking over the beauty market in countries all around the world, and for good reason. Many women now swear by them and religiously follow their 10 step skincare routines with no problem at all. For one of our favorite brands, Innisfree, their top 5 best sellers have been released. These best sellers are usually influenced by how much people love them, how effective they are, how far and wide their distribution reach is and how many beauty influencers talk about them. Beauty influencers (bloggers and vloggers) usually encourage their followers to get products they believe works for them, hence, even more sales.

Keep scrolling to find out which products made it to the top 5!
1. Innisfree’s Green Tea Seed Serum : this particular product is believed to be the brand’s all time bestseller. It’s a moisturizing face serum that works with all skin types. It is made from green tea seeds that work to hydrate the skin from the inside out.

2. Innisfree’s Orchid Enriched Cream : this cream was designed to help people with dry skin. It is also very useful during the winter when it feels like your regular moisturizer evaporates seconds after using it. It is made using extracts from an orchid that grows and survives in cold climates. This cream promises soft, well moisturized skin for people with dry skin or people who live in cold climates. It’s an awesome product to stock up on for winter.

3. Innisfree’s Soybean Energy Essence : this is a holy grail for people who love essences. If you’re starting to tailor your skincare to anti aging, this is a very important product to have. It also absorbs into the skin in seconds so you aren’t left with a greasy or oily film on your face.

4. Innisfree’s Long Wear Lasting Cushion : this product is famous for its long lasting coverage. It is excellent for oily skin but also has a Water Glow and Ampoule Intense version that are perfect for dry skin. It also comes with SPF protection which is very important for day time coverage.
Do you have a favorite Innisfree product? Let us know in the comments below!


Mission Unlocked: Quest for the Perfect Foundation

Have you found that perfect foundation that matches flawlessly with your skin tone and type? If not, do not allow yourself to settle for something less than the best. Your skin and your beauty deserves better.
Beauty experts believe that the trick to finding that perfect foundation is to try it on in the natural daylight; reason being that everything is crystal clear when the sun is up and you can spot the wrong shade right at the spot. Blending is the key they say however, not if you’ve picked out the wrong colour. Our advice is never to rely on the lighting in your favourite makeup outlet or even a departmental store.
You need your foundation to give a smooth, full coverage on the centre of your face. But even more importantly, your foundation must match the skin tone of your body. After all, you don’t want to go out with a two-toned look that is horribly laughable, do you? If not, make sure that the tone of your neck and the rest of your body matches the shade you have picked out. The best way to test a foundation is to apply it over your neck and your jawline. That way, you can really see its effect against the undertone and decide if it flatters your skin or not.
Identifying an undertone is not as easy as it sounds. But it is essential to understand your skin undertones, if you want to get that perfectly flawless foundation.

What is your Skin Undertone?

Here’s what you need to know about undertones:

Cool and blue: Try looking for the colour of the veins on the inside of your wrist. Do you have blue and purple veins sprouting under your skin? You have cool and blue undertones. You can also tell that your undertones are cool if you look better in silver than in gold. One out in sun, you tend to turn pink and are prone to sunburn.
Neutral and green: You don’t have any veins showing up on your skin but they seem to be slightly blue-greenish. You cannot tell for sure if the colour of your veins is blue or distinctly green. Your complexion isn’t too fair or too dark, but when you step out in the sun, it tends to turn olive in colour.
Warm and yellow: Your veins look slightly green and your skin turns yellowish when you step out in the sun. Your skin gives out a yellow glow with peachy undertones. Gold jewellery is your best bet. Out in the sun, you tend to get a beautiful tan rather than the pink skin.
If you’re looking for a foundation to give your skin heavy coverage, stop right there! For coverage, you should look for a concealer instead. You see, your foundation should be light and breathable. If it locks up all your pores, your face will turn into a fondant cake.
Each skin type, be it oily, dry or super sensitive, has its own needs. Your skin requires a formula that is made to beautify that particular skin type.

Foundation for your Skin Type

Here’s a breakdown of the foundation you need for your skin type:

Oily Skin:  You need something that is light and free of all traces of oil. Your ideal choice is going for matte so that it doesn’t shine on your face and invite sweat.
Combination Skin: Your best bet will be the semi-matte foundation as it keeps your skin hydrated and gives it a smooth finish.
Normal Skin: Blessed are the women who don’t have to worry about a plethora of problems while choosing their foundation. You must opt for the satin foundation which will give your skin a smooth, velvety finish while keeping it moist and fresh.
Dry Skin:  Your foundation goal is to find that formula that will moisturize and hydrate your skin.
Sensitive Skin: If you have a highly sensitive skin, your struggle is real because there is no one solution or formula. You need to put yourself out there and find the perfect one. Only be sure to steer clear of irritants and heavy formulas that give a thick coverage. Mineral powder is ideal for such skin.
The Elusive Natural Look: Do you want to exude an aura of confident, poised woman by opting for a natural look? Sheer foundation is the way to go!
At the end of the day, when you walk out after paying the cashier with your new foundation safely lying in your handbag, you want something that will give your skin a fresh look all day long. You do not want a foundation that harms your skin, or clogs your pores to deny your skin cells much needed oxygen. Choose wisely, and remember, your skin deserves the best. 
Individuality is something we all possess, but we keep trying to categorize ourselves with other women we think are “the same” with us. Those qualities are usually things we can see- dressing, how we apply makeup, the kind of makeup we apply, how classy our shoes are, etc.

Whether we’ve noticed it or not, most of us have adopted a 'signature look'. That is the look you’ll be wearing at least 5 out of 7 days. You could call it your comfort zone when it comes to makeup. Consider your everyday makeup look and the list below. Not saying that the descriptions below are 100% accurate, but they are usually the general perception.

Bold red lips
A woman who wear bold red lip colors wants to exude self confidence, control and sexiness. For me, this is accurate. I’m usually a lip balm (or at most, nude lips) kind of girl but when I want to go for an interview or any meeting where I would be a major focus, I reach for my red lipstick. It gives me a feeling of self confidence and I think it also makes me look ready for business, so I would grab respectful attention.

Natural look
It usually means you’re very comfortable with your features and know how to make them work for you. You also don’t have much to cover up and correct, but it could also mean that you don’t care if people notice the imperfections on your face. It could also mean you’re a minimalist, and apply those principles to your makeup, consciously or not.
Smokey Eyes
You have a dramatic flair and give off the air of confidence and belief in your sex appeal. You’re not all about being subtle, and have no problem with correcting anyone who tries to comment on that.

The just-mascara look
You’re not really interested in makeup. Your mascara wand was most likely a gift from a friend who wanted you to give makeup a try and you picked it up from there. You’re comfortable with showing your bare skin to the world. This usually means you’re very laid back or very invested in something, like your work.

The perfectly manicured nails
If you always have your manicure in tip top shape, that gives off a sense of being completely put together. It can even be intimidating to women who notice, considering how much effort it takes to keep your nails in perfect condition. It could also mean that you hardly do any work like house hold chores.

Do you agree with these points? What do you think your makeup says about you?