There are many simple beauty tips that don’t have to take up a lot of time.
Beauty expert and renowned makeup artist Sonia Kashuk, who has worked with the world’s top models, answers your questions and offers tips, tricks and tools to help you look your best.
Q: My makeup always looks great right after I’ve applied it, but after a few hours it fades. How do you make your makeup last throughout the day?
A: The answer may surprise you…whether the product says “long-wearing” or not, you can keep your makeup looking fresh from dusk ’til dawn by using proper application techniques. The greatest trick I have learned over the years: Loose powder is your complexion’s best friend!
• Concealer-Gently dot concealer and blend using your finger or concealer brush around the under-eye area. Seal coverage by lightly sweeping the area with a small powder brush dusted with sheer, loose powder.
To try: Sonia Kashuk Barely There Loose Powder in Translucent Matte.
• Cream Blush-I am a firm believer that less is more…especially with cream products. Because of its consistency, it is the nature of cream blush to move on the face. One way to prevent this from happening is to apply a dusting of sheer loose powder over the cheeks after you have applied the blush to keep it where it belongs-on your cheeks.
There are several ways for the average person to obtain a whiter and brighter smile, here are the most popular. Dentist Whitening We will start out at the priciest end of the spectrum with professional whitening in dental office. At Home Whitening Gels For a much cheaper price, we are able to obtain whiter teeth in the comfort of our own home by using at-home-kits. You’re not paying a dentist or his employees, so you will find yourself paying hundreds less than you would at a dental office. The only real downside of an at home kit is the quality of the dental tray, as it’s typically a boil and bite mouthpiece. Whitening Strips The results from whitening strips are usually less than desired. The problem is that most pharmaceutical backed companies are looking for a way to make a reoccurring profit from its consumers. Whitening Toothpastes seem to have little or no effectiveness. I myself recently tested a popular toothpaste brand, known for it’s supposed whitening power noticeable result over a period of a month.
In conclusion, the real contenders here are Dental and At home Whitening Kits. They will provide you with your desired results in the shortest amount of time. Saying that, at home whitening kits allow you to save hundreds of dollars and the peace and quiet of your own home… and no eerie dentist offices.
If full brushing and breath mint do not work in your fight against bad breath, you may have a serious condition that can cause harmful effects on your teeth, mouth and gums, if left unchecked.
This condition is called xerostomia. Known as dry mouth, medicine is one of the most common causes of this disease.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 400 prescription drugs, including some designed to relieve asthma, depression, and lower cholesterol, can cause xerostomia - a condition that is a major cause of halitosis (bad breath). This condition can also cause cracks in the lips, cavities, bleeding gums and ulcers, leading to deterioration of oral and dental health. Severe cases of xerostomia can impair the ability to speak or swallow.
Other causes of xerostomia include diseases such as diabetes and radiation therapy or chemotherapy for cancer. However, the disease is usually ignored until serious damage is done to the mouth.
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