Skin is not just Skin. Well, it is - but you can examine and define it in much more detail aha.
Everyone has a skin type and different colour undertones to their skin - and knowing these will help you to buy the best products for your skin, and match the right shade of foundation!
Part 1: Skin Types
Combination Skin
This is the most common skin type; being oily in some places and dry in others. Often the T-zone (forehead and nose) gets oily and the cheeks may develop dry patches, especially in winter.
When it comes to makeup, common problems experienced with combination skin are an oily T-zone after a few hours, or a few dry patches showing up under foundation.
A foamy cleanser is ideal to use in the mornings for this skin type - I have this skin and use a lightly exfoliating face wash which is good. A light moisturiser should be used all over combination skin in the morning, with most of the focus on drier areas. Any face makeup should be set with a powder, and pressed powder used on the T-zone to prevent oilyness. Mineral makeup is a great option if you only want a light coverage, as it contains natural pigments which should not irritate either dry or oily patches of skin.
Oily Skin
Oily skin often feels greasy all over and gets shiny very quickly. It also is prone to spots all over and pores are often quite large and visible.
It's an easy mistake to choose a strong, exfoliating cleanser to use on oily skin to try and keep it under control but this can do more bad than good if used regularly - it strips away all the moisture from your face. For a daily cleanser, a foaming facial wash is reccomended. You still must use a moisturiser! But stick to lighter watery moisturisers. When it comes to any makeup or facial products steer clear of any oil-based products, choosing water based products instead. A mattifying primer or pore minimiser makes a good base for makeup, and powder foundations will absorb oil well. It's also a good idea to have oil blotting sheets with you at all times! (can be bought from Mac, the Body Shop etc) These can be used throughout the day to absorb excess oil.
Dry Skin
Dry skin feels tight after washing and flaky patches may appear (especially under foundations). Also prone to redness.
A gentle creamy cleanser is ideal for dry skin. A thick moisturiser should be used before applying makeup and also overnight to leave skin soft and nourished. Allow plenty of time for the moisturiser to fully absorb before apply further products, otherwise it's effects are lost! As for makeup, liquid foundations may be most suitable - you can mix these with moisturiser as well if needed. Stay away from mousse foundations (Dream matte mousse = avoid at ALL costs for dry skin! shows up dry patches like a bitch aha). Some powder foundations also tend to 'stick' to dry patches so it may be a good idea to avoid them.
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin can be super-awkward at times, with it's unpredictable ways - but if you know how to handle it it makes life that little bit easier.
Products with fragrances or preservatives can often irritate sensitive skin. Search for fragrance-free products and those with more natural ingrediants so to lessen the chance of developing a rash. Also look for 'hypoallergenic' makeup, as this means it is developed to be less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Powder foundations are reccomended over liquids, as they tend to contain less preservatives - but if you're hooked on liquid foundation try to buy foundations with silicone in them as this is known for not irritating the skin. It is important to throw away makeup once it reaches the end of its life span (foundation: 6 months, mascara: 3-6 months, powders:1-2 years) as by this stage it often contains many bacteria which can irritate your skin.
Nowadays there are so many varieties of skincare and makeup out there, you may have to try a few products before you find your HG foundation/powder/whatever! Experimenting with lots of different products will be worth all the effort and money once you find what you're looking for, so don't settle for second best!
Also there are many skincare ranges and makeup products out there now dedicated to specific skin types so they may be worth a try - but don't ignore other products which don't include your skin type in the name because you could miss out.
Hope this post was useful :)
I will post Part 2 - Understanding Undertones within the next few days
x
Monday, 20 December 2010
Saturday, 4 December 2010
101 things in 1001 days project
Okay first of all SORRY, because this is really off-topic and I will post again something relevant soon I PROMISE.
BUT,
you should totally check out this site:
http://dayzeroproject.com/
You can sign up in about 30 seconds and create a list of 101 things you want to do/achieve in 1001 days.
It also provides loads of ideas for you and you can track your progress etc.
I've just started making my list, you totally should too! [And tell me if you, it's on my list to influence someone else to join aha]
http://dayzeroproject.com/user/Jasminexo
xo
BUT,
you should totally check out this site:
http://dayzeroproject.com/
You can sign up in about 30 seconds and create a list of 101 things you want to do/achieve in 1001 days.
It also provides loads of ideas for you and you can track your progress etc.
I've just started making my list, you totally should too! [And tell me if you, it's on my list to influence someone else to join aha]
http://dayzeroproject.com/user/Jasminexo
xo
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Quick note: Poll & Blog Suggestions
Heyyy just a quick note to say I've put up a poll > > >
And you should vote in it ahaa, because I don't really know what people want to read atm?
You can select multiple answerss, so go ahead :D
Alsoo I have a formspring if you want to write down any other suggestions or ask me anythingg♥
http://www.formspring.me/jasminechelseax
Love youu
xo
And you should vote in it ahaa, because I don't really know what people want to read atm?
You can select multiple answerss, so go ahead :D
Alsoo I have a formspring if you want to write down any other suggestions or ask me anythingg♥
http://www.formspring.me/jasminechelseax
Love youu
xo
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Coloured tip nails :)
Sooo i thought i'd do a little post on one of my fave easy mani's to do
It basically involves leaving most of your nail nude and painting cute coloured tips to make them pop :)
So here's how:
1) After applying a clear base coat, paint a few coats of a colour which is similar to your skin for a mannequin-hands effect. I use OPI Samoan Sand :) You could skip this stage and just use your natural nail colour as the base but I like the ultra-nude look Samoan Sand gives me :)
2) Leave the base colour to dry for a good amount of time (so if you're using nail guides they will not pull off some of the polish when you take them of). Then, using nail tip guides (or free hand if you dare!), paint a layer of colour on the tips.
3) Leave to dry and wack on a top coat to keep it looking glossy and chip-free, and ta-dah you are done!!
Here are some of my favs, purple (fav colour ever!) and hot pink:
(Not gunna lie these are very messy, did the purple free-hand in a hotel room with my nails in the worst condition they have EVER EVER been because surfing destroyed them so bad ;/ BUT WHATEVER :))
Samoan sand looks two totally different colours in these photos, it's more like the first not sure why it appeared so dark in the second set of photos but ohwell :)
Hopee you like!
xo
It basically involves leaving most of your nail nude and painting cute coloured tips to make them pop :)
So here's how:
1) After applying a clear base coat, paint a few coats of a colour which is similar to your skin for a mannequin-hands effect. I use OPI Samoan Sand :) You could skip this stage and just use your natural nail colour as the base but I like the ultra-nude look Samoan Sand gives me :)
2) Leave the base colour to dry for a good amount of time (so if you're using nail guides they will not pull off some of the polish when you take them of). Then, using nail tip guides (or free hand if you dare!), paint a layer of colour on the tips.
3) Leave to dry and wack on a top coat to keep it looking glossy and chip-free, and ta-dah you are done!!
Here are some of my favs, purple (fav colour ever!) and hot pink:
(Not gunna lie these are very messy, did the purple free-hand in a hotel room with my nails in the worst condition they have EVER EVER been because surfing destroyed them so bad ;/ BUT WHATEVER :))
Samoan sand looks two totally different colours in these photos, it's more like the first not sure why it appeared so dark in the second set of photos but ohwell :)
Hopee you like!
xo
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Cleaning clip-in hair extensions
A while back I posted about my clip-in hair extensions - click here to see the original post - and I thought I would do a post about how to maintain your hair extensions and keep them looking nice and healthy so you can use them for longer :)
When many people think of hair extensions, especially the clip-in variety, it conjures up images of ratty, scraggly strips of obviously artificial hair, -shudder-, but by buying good quality real hair extensions and taking good care of them you can do your bit to help stop this prejudice!! And generally have some better looking extensions aha, which I suppose is probably the main reason you're here :')
My method of washing extensions is quite, erm, thorough as i'm a bit OCD about them looking nice and stuff - some people just shampoo and condition like normal but as extensions aren't attached to your head and so have no way of getting your natural oils they tend to dry out a lot more, so imo normal washing isn't really sufficient for them. Extensions tend to dry out rather than get greasy.
Q&As at the bottom of the post!
So lets get started :)
1) First of all, comb your extensions so they are smooth and have no knots. Fill your sink/bowl/whateveryourusing with lukewarm water and add some conditioner and mix it in. Then put your extensions in and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
2) Next gently rub a mild shampoo through your extensions, combing the product through with your fingers. Being gentle is vital as you don't want hairs to fall out - this will make them go scraggly more quickly. I tend to squeeze the product into the extensions rather than rub.
3) Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then squeeze out excess water. Next put conditioner on. My conditioner is for coloured hair which will stop the colour fading, so no giveaways with a dodgy colour-match! Remember to use plenty of conditioner on the ends as this is the part that will dry out the most.
4) Rinse again and squeeze out excess water. Next apply a hair treatment or masque (Aussie 3 minute miracle deep conditioning treatment is fab!) and leave on for at least 10 minutes (I often leave it on for about 30-45)
5) Rinse off and squeeze again. Now lightly comb through your extensions and lay them out to dry (you can hang them from a shelf by pinning them down with a book or heavy object, or I spread mine out on a towel on my bed). Leave them to air dry as it is better for them than using heat. As they dry I tend to spritz them with a bit of leave in conditioner, focusing on the ends.
6) When dry, they may look a bit wavy or not how you want them, so just use heat to style them how you want. Then you're ready to clip-in and go!
Q: How often do clip-in hair extensions need washing?
A: Hair extensions should be washed when they are looking dry and perhaps a bit ratty, which is generally after 5-6 wears.
Q: Real hair or synthetic hair?
A: REAL HAIR ALL THE WAY. It may sound gross, but they are so so so much better than fake hair extensions, which are truely awful. They look and feel fake and plasticy, and tend to end up ratty and trashy no matter how good care you take of them.
Q: I wash mine regularly but they look really scraggly and bad?
All hair extensions are eventually going to look past their best, they're just no substitute for your own hair unfortunately! Taking good care of them really does help extend their life though :)
Q: Should you use heat protection or hairspray on clip-in hair extensions?
Sure! If you're worried about drying out or damaging them, you can use pretty much any product designed for your own hair on your extensions if they're made of real hair too. Don't overload them with products though as it might weigh them down or change the way they look for longer than you intended!
Hope I helped! Love for hair extensions♥
When many people think of hair extensions, especially the clip-in variety, it conjures up images of ratty, scraggly strips of obviously artificial hair, -shudder-, but by buying good quality real hair extensions and taking good care of them you can do your bit to help stop this prejudice!! And generally have some better looking extensions aha, which I suppose is probably the main reason you're here :')
My method of washing extensions is quite, erm, thorough as i'm a bit OCD about them looking nice and stuff - some people just shampoo and condition like normal but as extensions aren't attached to your head and so have no way of getting your natural oils they tend to dry out a lot more, so imo normal washing isn't really sufficient for them. Extensions tend to dry out rather than get greasy.
Q&As at the bottom of the post!
So lets get started :)
1) First of all, comb your extensions so they are smooth and have no knots. Fill your sink/bowl/whateveryourusing with lukewarm water and add some conditioner and mix it in. Then put your extensions in and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
2) Next gently rub a mild shampoo through your extensions, combing the product through with your fingers. Being gentle is vital as you don't want hairs to fall out - this will make them go scraggly more quickly. I tend to squeeze the product into the extensions rather than rub.
3) Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then squeeze out excess water. Next put conditioner on. My conditioner is for coloured hair which will stop the colour fading, so no giveaways with a dodgy colour-match! Remember to use plenty of conditioner on the ends as this is the part that will dry out the most.
4) Rinse again and squeeze out excess water. Next apply a hair treatment or masque (Aussie 3 minute miracle deep conditioning treatment is fab!) and leave on for at least 10 minutes (I often leave it on for about 30-45)
5) Rinse off and squeeze again. Now lightly comb through your extensions and lay them out to dry (you can hang them from a shelf by pinning them down with a book or heavy object, or I spread mine out on a towel on my bed). Leave them to air dry as it is better for them than using heat. As they dry I tend to spritz them with a bit of leave in conditioner, focusing on the ends.
6) When dry, they may look a bit wavy or not how you want them, so just use heat to style them how you want. Then you're ready to clip-in and go!
Q: How often do clip-in hair extensions need washing?
A: Hair extensions should be washed when they are looking dry and perhaps a bit ratty, which is generally after 5-6 wears.
Q: Real hair or synthetic hair?
A: REAL HAIR ALL THE WAY. It may sound gross, but they are so so so much better than fake hair extensions, which are truely awful. They look and feel fake and plasticy, and tend to end up ratty and trashy no matter how good care you take of them.
Q: I wash mine regularly but they look really scraggly and bad?
All hair extensions are eventually going to look past their best, they're just no substitute for your own hair unfortunately! Taking good care of them really does help extend their life though :)
Q: Should you use heat protection or hairspray on clip-in hair extensions?
Sure! If you're worried about drying out or damaging them, you can use pretty much any product designed for your own hair on your extensions if they're made of real hair too. Don't overload them with products though as it might weigh them down or change the way they look for longer than you intended!
Hope I helped! Love for hair extensions♥
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