Monday, October 19, 2009

It is Fun and Easy to Buy Cosmetics Online

Online shopping has changed the way we purchase new products. Quick, easy and accessible, the online store has made shopping from home a reality. You can shop at home for cosmetics, and experience a world of products that you might not have considered or been exposed to before. When you buy cosmetics online, you can experience how much fun it is to go shopping again.

One of the distinct advantages that occurs when you choose to buy cosmetics online is that you will use no costly gasoline to drive to a mall to make your purchase. Neither will you have to search for and then pay for parking, and fight your way through jostling crowds to find the makeup that you want.

Another benefit that comes to those who buy cosmetics online is that you can take the time to carefully read the labels of all the personal care products that you are considering. This is particularly important if you have allergies to certain ingredients commonly found in cosmetics, such as paraben. Nontoxic cosmetics are the answer for those who want to look beautiful but without the breakouts and rashes that commonly occur when allergens are applied to the skin.

Many people with sensitive skin choose paraben free cosmetics. You will discover online that mineral makeup is also paraben free. Mineral cosmetics are the perfect beauty solution for those who require sensitive skin care.

Those who shop for mineral makeup online will find that there are a wide variety of products appropriately suited to sensitive skin care regimes. Paraben free cosmetics come in all of the regular varieties that you have come to depend upon. They include blush, face powder, foundation and concealer for a smooth, beautiful finish to your facial skin. Next comes mineral cosmetics for your eyes. Create a smoky eye with the application of deeply hued eyeshadows, eye liner and mascara. Not to be ignored, the mouth can be enhanced and highlighted with the application of allergen free lip liners, gloss, and rich shades of lipstick.

Online shopping is safe when you use a secure SSL encryption technology. This encryption keeps your personal information safe while you make a purchase online. You can choose the speed of shipping that best meets your requirements at an affordable cost. It is possible to have your new makeup in your hands in a single day if necessary.

Choose nontoxic cosmetics online, where you can read and research them at your leisure, and when you are ready you can purchase them online, avoiding the hassles involved with shopping at malls and dealing with commuter traffic.

Anne Harvester has years of experience in beauty products. She can give you advice on simple, effective, nontoxic cosmetics and products that help promote wellness.

Cosmetic and Make Up Tips

Cosmetics can do wonders for most women. There are so many to choose from. Between having an infinite amount of colors and shades and places to put the makeup on your face the possibilities are endless. It does take a bit of practice applying make up the right way.

Most women start at a very young age. I remember getting my first make up kit at like seven years old. Granted it was mostly clear and light pink lip gloss and powder. No eye liner or mascara so that I could poke my eyes out. It is fun to have cosmetic parties and apply make up to all of your girlfriends, it's the best way to practice with colors. That's how a lot of professional make up cosmetic artist got the passion for it.

I think I am pretty good at applying cosmetics but I definitely love getting the chance to have my make up done professionally. The cosmetic counters in the department store do a pretty good job, but personally I would rather do to a makeup artist that does models for their photo shoots.

When I got married I booked a makeup artist for all of my bride's maids and myself, it was the best cosmetic job we got ever, and the price was reasonable. If only we could all get our makeup done professionally all the time. Cosmetics are fun but I would warn getting dependent on them. There are some foundations that may make you break out if you have sensitive skin, but then there are others that will improve your complexion.

Also if you wear make up every day you may get dependent on the cosmetics. If this happens then you won't want to miss a day without them, but then people will not think any special when you actually need to get dressed up one day. Always keep your cosmetics light and fresh, try new colors and application styles. There are a ton of self help and how to books for make up.

Makeup Care - Top 10 Makeup Mistakes

ONE - Wearing dark lip liner with light lipstick is way out of date. Wearing matching liner and lipstick is the rule of the day for the new millennium. Make up that is understated is more in line with today's more natural look.

TWO - Using your lip liner to draw a line that extends beyond your natural lip line is passé. Keep your lip line natural. There are newer products out now that can help plump up your lips. Hot lips types of lip glosses or enhancers are now available that can increase your lip's volume.

THREE - Drawn in eyebrows are also a thing of the past. There is now eyebrow powder that you can use to enhance your eyebrow's natural line. These powders are a more subtle look.

FOUR - Eyeliner is a tricky thing. Keeping it in control can create a sexy look, while extending eyeliner too far past the corner of the eye can be over done. The Cleopatra look is great for Halloween, but for everyday it just appears overdone.

FIVE - Clumpy mascara just simply looks very bad. This is where purchasing better cosmetics is worth it. Some of the cheaper brands clump up terribly or use a brush that isn't adequate. There are some low cost mascaras that really are good. Loreal has a few good ones.

SIX - Glaring blush is a definite 80's look. Use a large blush brush to apply blush so you get a nice blended look that is more natural. You want people to see your whole face when they look at you, for an overall appearance. You don't want them to be seeing just your cheeks.

SEVEN - There are different colors of mascara available today, teal being one of them. Teenagers can get away with the more exotic colors, but for a sophisticated look go for dark blue. This is for the woman who wants to be taken seriously.

EIGHT - I've seen many women make this mistake...they cake on foundation over problem skin. I need to first say that there is much that can be done today for women with problem skin. There are many products that can clear up skin issues, such as rosacea, acne or brown spots. For the women who have more serious issues, there are laser treatments, peels, microdermabrasion, and facials. Be sure to use mineral makeup if you have acne prone skin. If you have fine lines you can mix a quality moisturizer with your foundation to help fill in the fine lines.

NINE - Foundation should be blended at the jaw line. Many women just don't seem to catch this mistake even though they are looking in the mirror when applying their makeup! Most importantly, you need to pick a foundation color that closely matches your skin color. Use a sponge to apply makeup, which will go a long way in helping to blend your foundation line.

TEN - It used to be the thing a few years ago to line the eyelid half way with eyeliner. Today the advice is to open the eyes with a softer look by applying a powder liner and outlining the whole eye area above and below the eye.

Today's beautiful woman is one who appears confident and well maintained, and by all means, in control of her looks. She knows that she is a whole package and not just individual features. The first thing that makes an impression is your face when meeting new people. Dress your face with makeup as well as you would dress your body with clothes.

Melanie Vasseur is a chemist, esthetician and the founder of Vasseur Skincare. For more skincare tips and information, visit http://www.vsskin.com or http://www.vasseurdayspa.com, 619-236-9095.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009