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Showing posts with label Random. Show all posts
Friday, July 1, 2011
Foundation stains on Sigmax brushes!
So if you're like me, a foundation junkie, you need quite a few brushes since you dont feel like washing foundation brushes every single day. I have a few of the Sigmax brushes, 2 F80's and an F84, (currently waiting to receive F82 in the mail!!). No matter what foundation i use, i can usually never get the white bristles back to the original white color that they use to be when they were new. I tried baby shampoo, liquid soap and even the "magical" Dr. Bronners soap. None of these were doing a good job at removing foundation stains from the brushes. So as i was washing my brushes today ( didnt get a chance to take before and after pics with other shampoos, but i will one day!) i was scrubbing hard to get stains out but nothing, and then i took a bar of regular soap ( i think mine is Dove) and i didnt twist the brush into the soap, just sweeping the surface of the bristles up and down since that's where the stains are, not in the middle of your brush inside the bristles. I CANT BELIEVE I DIDNT THINK OF THIS BEFORE! It got all of the foundation off of my white bristles on all of my foundation brushes! So i just wanted to share with you that a bar of soap is the answer to this dilemma! I hope you guys try this out soon and see how it works!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Stage make up

Stage performance make up is similar to regular make up. The difference is when you are performing on stage you need your face to be seen. If you don't apply your make up right for a performance you will look pale/washed out and your face will blend into the light.
The first step to applying stage make up is to start with a clean moisturized face. Put foundation over you entire face and neck . A thick pancake make up works well because it will cover everything and provide a skin color to your face.
After the foundation you should apply the blush. Using a cream or stick blush will give you long lasting color.
The eyes can be a little tricky. Depending on your role you want to accentuate the eyes with a dark line and put on plenty of mascara. The shadows should be natural looking or colorful (again depending on the role).
Last but not least are your lips. Use a little foundation or concealer on your lips before you apply the lipstick. Line your lips with a dark color and fill it in with matching lipstick.
Your make up needs to be exaggerated in order to show up under the bright lights. Even though it may look like a lot when you are doing it, you will look fabulous on stage.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Lipstick Army!
Second Row L-R: Avon lip conditioner, Revlon Nude Attitude, Revlon Pink Pout, Wet n Wild 901B
These are high end lippies, L-R: Mary Kay Strike-A-Pose, Lancome Love Flower, Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Shine #11
Second row L-R: Louisiana, Fig, Iced Honey
First row L-R: Viva Glam Gaga, Blankety, A Rose Romance, Gladiola
Second Row L-R: Saint Germain, Colour Crafted, Snob, Strayin', Honey Love
Third Row L-R: Myth, Lovelorn, Pink Plaid, Pink Nouveau, Metal Maven, (Not pictured) Warm me up
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Make up don'ts
1. Overplucked Eyebrows
Problem: Too thin, unflattering brows. When you get a clear look at yourself or have been doen up by a friend or professional that your brows are too thin, step away from the mirror, put down the tweezers and start from scratch.
Solution: You need to let your eyebrows grow back in, all of them. This is one of the most difficult beauty dilemmas because it is so tempting to clean up all of the new hairs growing in. But you have to let them all grow in to really see which brow shape will best compliment your face.
2. Too Dark Lip Color
Problem: Dark lip shades (such as colors in brown, black, purple or maroon, think goth) can look aging.
Solution: Avoid lining lips with dark lip liner at all costs, especially if you're not planning to fill them in. If dark lips are a look you're deeply attached to, try a different version of it. Shift to a dark lip gloss if you must, or a sheer version of what you're used to. Another option is to try a sheer lip pencil if you want your look to last, since glosses and sheer lipsticks tend to wear off more quickly. Reapplying more often is a minimal trade off for a more youthful look.
3. Not Blending Well Enough
Problem: You may not be able to see that your foundation ends in a line at your jaw, but everyone else can. Blending is the key to a flawless face. If your blush sits unblended on your cheeks or the little eye shadow you do wear is just plopped on your lid, it's going to look like you're wearing more makeup than you really are.
Solution: Only wear foundation where you need it and only blend past your jawline if your face doesn't match your neck. Other than that, the key is to get the right tools. A few good brushes will make the difference between makeup and blended makeup
4. Mismatched Foundation
Problem: This happens to every woman. Even if you've found the perfect color for your skin, the foundation you buy in August will not work for you in February. Also, watch out for foundation that oxidizes throughout the day and changes color.
Solution: Every woman should have at least two different colors of foundation, but three is better. That way you always have colors to mix to get the right color for your skin year round. Focus on finding a good formula that works with your skin tone and doesn't turn orange (from oxidation) as it interacts with the oils in your skin. (Keep in mind that your face should look like it matches your body. Sheer formulas are better if your face is paler than your chest. Tinted moisturizers are terrific if you don't need much coverage.) The same holds true for concealers. (Tip: Use under-eye concealers that have a subtle light reflective quality and use matte concealers to hide spots.) Also, using a translucent powder when you set your foundation (and for touch-ups during the day) will help combat a shift in color.
5. Makeup Overload
Problem: A full-on eye with a full-on lip with a full-on face of foundation, blush, bronzer and more is only going to make you look older.
Solution: You don't need to focus equal attention on every feature at the same time. Whether you love experimenting with makeup or not, pick one feature and accentuate it. For example, pair a bright lip color like fire engine red or electric pink with a fresh, natural face, not too much foundation, blush or eye makeup. Focusing color on the eyes? Go easy on the mouth with a pale, sheer lip color. It will make the strong eye look modern and more interesting. Anything thick or heavy will look aging.
6. Flakey/Smudgy Mascara
Problem: Women tend to hang on to their makeup for much longer than they should. Flaking is a good sign that your mascara is either not a good formula or needs to be replaced, whether you've finished the tube or not.
Solution: If you find that your mascara runs and smudges under your eyes during the day, try a waterproof formula or one of those "tubing" mascaras. Tip: Waterproof mascara can be difficult to get off so one solution is to use your regular mascara and then just use a layer of a waterproof formula over it, or just use it on the bottom lashes.
7. Too Much Glitter
Problem: The thing that bothers me the most about glitter in makeup is that it travels on your face, leaving strange sparkly spots where they shouldn't be.
Solution: If you have a sparkly personality and must express it through your makeup, a more grown-up option would be to ditch shadows that contain large flecks of in-your-face glitter for those with very, very finely milled luminescence or shimmer.
8. Overbronzing
Problem: Too much bronzer can make your face look dirty or too orange, or too shimmery if you're using a bronzer that isn't matte.
Solution: I do like a bronzer with a little sheen to it, just be careful where you apply it or you'll be guilty of this mistake. There are a few companies that make lovely matte bronzers that look completely realistic. Benefit Hoola, Physicians Formula is almost entirely made up of bronzers. The color of your bronzer, like foundations, should change throughout the year as well. A little bronzer in the winter can add a touch of warmth without making you look too tan.
9. Too Much Illumination
Problem: Luminous particles have been added to everything in the past few years, most notably foundations, powders and highlighting products. One or two such products can make a woman look fresh and glowing. Too many can make her look very, very strange.You run the risk of your face texture not matching that of your body.
Solution: There are a few places where luminizing products work: the cheekbones, the inside corners of the eye, and if the products are subtle enough, under the eye. (Concealers like YSL Touche Eclat, that have a hint of luminescence can really combat dark circles.) Avoid using a luminous foundation with a shimmer powder on your cheekbones and a very shimmery eye shadow. What looks good in magazines doesn't always translate well to real life, so approach with a soft hand.
10. Neglecting Your Skin
Problem: Good makeup starts with a good skin, which is hard to achieve if you're not taking care of your skin. I cannot express the importance of a good skin care regime, echoing many makeup artists who cite poor habits (i.e. smoking and staying up late) and lack of sun protection and moisture as main contributors to bad skin.
Solution: Don't just use any product. See a facialist and do some research to find a good cleanser, moisturizer and targeted treatment products that are suited to your skin type. Also, consult a guide to finding the right skin care for your age. And don't forget to protect your skin daily with a high-SPF sunblock. Don't neglect your neck and chest, they need sunblock and moisturizer too. Your chest gets so much sun during driving and walking time, you may not even realize it.
Problem: Too thin, unflattering brows. When you get a clear look at yourself or have been doen up by a friend or professional that your brows are too thin, step away from the mirror, put down the tweezers and start from scratch.
Solution: You need to let your eyebrows grow back in, all of them. This is one of the most difficult beauty dilemmas because it is so tempting to clean up all of the new hairs growing in. But you have to let them all grow in to really see which brow shape will best compliment your face.
2. Too Dark Lip Color
Problem: Dark lip shades (such as colors in brown, black, purple or maroon, think goth) can look aging.
Solution: Avoid lining lips with dark lip liner at all costs, especially if you're not planning to fill them in. If dark lips are a look you're deeply attached to, try a different version of it. Shift to a dark lip gloss if you must, or a sheer version of what you're used to. Another option is to try a sheer lip pencil if you want your look to last, since glosses and sheer lipsticks tend to wear off more quickly. Reapplying more often is a minimal trade off for a more youthful look.
3. Not Blending Well Enough
Problem: You may not be able to see that your foundation ends in a line at your jaw, but everyone else can. Blending is the key to a flawless face. If your blush sits unblended on your cheeks or the little eye shadow you do wear is just plopped on your lid, it's going to look like you're wearing more makeup than you really are.
Solution: Only wear foundation where you need it and only blend past your jawline if your face doesn't match your neck. Other than that, the key is to get the right tools. A few good brushes will make the difference between makeup and blended makeup
4. Mismatched Foundation
Problem: This happens to every woman. Even if you've found the perfect color for your skin, the foundation you buy in August will not work for you in February. Also, watch out for foundation that oxidizes throughout the day and changes color.
Solution: Every woman should have at least two different colors of foundation, but three is better. That way you always have colors to mix to get the right color for your skin year round. Focus on finding a good formula that works with your skin tone and doesn't turn orange (from oxidation) as it interacts with the oils in your skin. (Keep in mind that your face should look like it matches your body. Sheer formulas are better if your face is paler than your chest. Tinted moisturizers are terrific if you don't need much coverage.) The same holds true for concealers. (Tip: Use under-eye concealers that have a subtle light reflective quality and use matte concealers to hide spots.) Also, using a translucent powder when you set your foundation (and for touch-ups during the day) will help combat a shift in color.
5. Makeup Overload
Problem: A full-on eye with a full-on lip with a full-on face of foundation, blush, bronzer and more is only going to make you look older.
Solution: You don't need to focus equal attention on every feature at the same time. Whether you love experimenting with makeup or not, pick one feature and accentuate it. For example, pair a bright lip color like fire engine red or electric pink with a fresh, natural face, not too much foundation, blush or eye makeup. Focusing color on the eyes? Go easy on the mouth with a pale, sheer lip color. It will make the strong eye look modern and more interesting. Anything thick or heavy will look aging.
6. Flakey/Smudgy Mascara
Problem: Women tend to hang on to their makeup for much longer than they should. Flaking is a good sign that your mascara is either not a good formula or needs to be replaced, whether you've finished the tube or not.
Solution: If you find that your mascara runs and smudges under your eyes during the day, try a waterproof formula or one of those "tubing" mascaras. Tip: Waterproof mascara can be difficult to get off so one solution is to use your regular mascara and then just use a layer of a waterproof formula over it, or just use it on the bottom lashes.
7. Too Much Glitter
Problem: The thing that bothers me the most about glitter in makeup is that it travels on your face, leaving strange sparkly spots where they shouldn't be.
Solution: If you have a sparkly personality and must express it through your makeup, a more grown-up option would be to ditch shadows that contain large flecks of in-your-face glitter for those with very, very finely milled luminescence or shimmer.
8. Overbronzing
Problem: Too much bronzer can make your face look dirty or too orange, or too shimmery if you're using a bronzer that isn't matte.
Solution: I do like a bronzer with a little sheen to it, just be careful where you apply it or you'll be guilty of this mistake. There are a few companies that make lovely matte bronzers that look completely realistic. Benefit Hoola, Physicians Formula is almost entirely made up of bronzers. The color of your bronzer, like foundations, should change throughout the year as well. A little bronzer in the winter can add a touch of warmth without making you look too tan.
9. Too Much Illumination
Problem: Luminous particles have been added to everything in the past few years, most notably foundations, powders and highlighting products. One or two such products can make a woman look fresh and glowing. Too many can make her look very, very strange.You run the risk of your face texture not matching that of your body.
Solution: There are a few places where luminizing products work: the cheekbones, the inside corners of the eye, and if the products are subtle enough, under the eye. (Concealers like YSL Touche Eclat, that have a hint of luminescence can really combat dark circles.) Avoid using a luminous foundation with a shimmer powder on your cheekbones and a very shimmery eye shadow. What looks good in magazines doesn't always translate well to real life, so approach with a soft hand.
10. Neglecting Your Skin
Problem: Good makeup starts with a good skin, which is hard to achieve if you're not taking care of your skin. I cannot express the importance of a good skin care regime, echoing many makeup artists who cite poor habits (i.e. smoking and staying up late) and lack of sun protection and moisture as main contributors to bad skin.
Solution: Don't just use any product. See a facialist and do some research to find a good cleanser, moisturizer and targeted treatment products that are suited to your skin type. Also, consult a guide to finding the right skin care for your age. And don't forget to protect your skin daily with a high-SPF sunblock. Don't neglect your neck and chest, they need sunblock and moisturizer too. Your chest gets so much sun during driving and walking time, you may not even realize it.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Tanning!
Sun damage is worse than smoking as far as your skin is concerned and for many of us tanning can be just as addictive as smoking.
The thing is it seems so healthy being out and about in the glorious sunshine. Most of us feel we look better after with a golden tan to banish our pasty pale winter skin.
But make no mistake about it, if you want younger looking skin you have to avoid a deep tan at all costs. A light golden glow is your limit and even better if you get it out of a bottle.
Sun bathing is healthy to a degree, a very small degree. Your body needs about 20 minutes daily unprotected exposure to the sun to make the Vitamin D it needs for optimum health.
More than that and the sun will start to accelerate skin aging and make you look years older than you are.
As far as skin aging is concerned, smoking and tanning are the two worst lifestyle choices you can make and sun damage is the single most aging thing you can do to your skin.
So, how does the sun damage your skin? How long have you got? The list is long and
if you’re a smoker, the effect of all of this will be much worse. And just because you have darker or olive skin don’t think you are safe. A tan of any sort is evidence of injury to the epidermis or the top layer of the skin.
You may think this is exaggerated, especially if you can’t see the damage to your skin yet. Try getting a scan done to show the existing level of UV damage your skin has sustained which you can’t see.
Of course you can still enjoy the great outdoors, even when the sun is at its hottest, as long as you follow the golden rules. They can best be summarized as: protect your skin with sunscreen, cover up and seek shade when sun is at its hottest.
Remember you need both UVB and UVA protection for your skin and you need to buy the best you can afford for maximum anti aging protection. Skinceuticals Ultimate UV Defense is one of the best anti aging sunscreens around currently from a quality dermatologist level skin care brand.
So do yourself a real favor, follow the three golden rules and protect your skin from aging for as long as possible!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Facial Masks for Glowing Skin
Now that summer is coming, you might notice that all that fun you had outside in the sun and in the water has left your complexion dull and lifeless. Exposure to UV rays, salt water and chlorine can dry out your skin, producing rough, flaky patches and can aggravate rashes like eczema. Sunburns can peel off unevenly, leaving blotchy areas of lighter and darker skin. All of this wear and tear makes dead skin cells clump together instead of being washed off evenly. The result is dull, tired skin. Luckily, you can banish the end of summer beauty blues and bring back your skin’s natural glow with a facial mask.
For dry skin, try Sephora brand Power Mask Hydrogel Face Mask. This is a single use mask that you place over your skin in two pieces. It contains hyaluronic acid for intense hydration, and is perfect for an at home treatment before a big event. (Just make sure you warn your roommate or boyfriend ahead of time, since you’ll look like an extra in a horror flick.)
If you have oily skin and large pores, I suggest the Biore Self-Heating Mask. It has kaolin clay to absorb oil and shine, and rinses off dead skin leaving your face clean, soft, and hydrated with no greasy residue.
For sensitive skin, try Alba Hawaiian Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask. It contains natural enzymes to loosen dead skin without irritation, as well as aloe and panthenol (a B vitamin) to soothe inflamed skin (like from a recent sunburn)
Fake an instant glow by lightly dusting a shimmer powder on the apples of your cheeks and temples. Don’t use too much, or you’ll end up looking shiny. Try Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips.
For dry skin, try Sephora brand Power Mask Hydrogel Face Mask. This is a single use mask that you place over your skin in two pieces. It contains hyaluronic acid for intense hydration, and is perfect for an at home treatment before a big event. (Just make sure you warn your roommate or boyfriend ahead of time, since you’ll look like an extra in a horror flick.)
If you have oily skin and large pores, I suggest the Biore Self-Heating Mask. It has kaolin clay to absorb oil and shine, and rinses off dead skin leaving your face clean, soft, and hydrated with no greasy residue.
For sensitive skin, try Alba Hawaiian Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask. It contains natural enzymes to loosen dead skin without irritation, as well as aloe and panthenol (a B vitamin) to soothe inflamed skin (like from a recent sunburn)
Fake an instant glow by lightly dusting a shimmer powder on the apples of your cheeks and temples. Don’t use too much, or you’ll end up looking shiny. Try Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Bad skin habits that cause pimples!
Clear, healthy, blemish-free skin is a dream for many and though you can’t do anything about your hormones, 2 main causes of acne, you can change your daily routine to improve your skin’s appearance. Break your skin care bad habits to prevent acne and enjoy the healthy glow of clear skin.
Acne, the term for what's commonly called pimples or zits, occurs when oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells clog hair follicles. People with oily skin may be more susceptible to pimples because of their acne prone skin, but breaking bad habits can still help them and everyone else to prevent acne.
Break These Acne-Causing Habits
Here are the top bad habits that can take a toll on your acne prone skin, resulting in pimples and blemishes:
Bad Habit No. 1: Washing your skin too often
Though it's important to keep your skin clean, washing it too often will only make acne worse. Instead, wash your face in the morning when you wake and at night before bed.
Bad Habit No. 2: Vigorously scrubbing your skin
Scrubbing your skin with a washcloth, loofah, or harsh exfoliant will cause significant irritation — and may worsen your acne-prone skin. To prevent acne, always wash with only lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser.
Bad Habit No. 3: Not cleaning sweaty skin
After you've had a tough workout or been outside in the hot sun, your skin may be covered with sweat. Don't let it dry on your skin, always bathe or wash your skin right after sweating.
Bad Habit No. 4: Picking at your skin and popping your pimples
While it may be irresistible to pick or pop pimples, these behaviors can cause increased redness from squeezing the pus deeper into the skin and sometimes even scarring. Instead, keep your hands off your face and let pimples go back down to size with the help of an anti-acne lotion or cream.
Bad Habit No. 5: Skipping the shampoo
If you've got oily hair, that oil can seep down onto your face and cause pimples. Make sure you wash your hair each day to keep excess oil off of your forehead, face, and back to help prevent acne.
Bad Habit No. 6: Getting hair products on your face
It's important to keep hair spray, gel, mousse, or other hair products off your face to prevent them from clogging up your pores. Cover your face when applying these products to keep them on your hair and off your skin.
Bad Habit No. 7: Eating greasy foods
While the food that you eat doesn't cause acne, greasy foods can make acne prone skin worse because of the excess oil and grease that can get on the skin from the food itself. So stick to a healthy diet without greasy, fried foods to spare your skin and your health.
Bad Habit No. 8: Using cosmetics that contain oil
If you've got acne-prone skin, the last thing you want to do is introduce even more oil. When you buy makeup and other skin products, look for oil-free options labeled with the terms "non-acnegenic" or "non-comedogenic" to help prevent acne.
Bad Habit No. 9: Stopping your acne treatment
If you're using prescription acne medications for your pimples, it's great news when your skin starts to clear up. But that doesn't mean you're free to stop using your medication. To keep a recurrent breakout at bay, finish all of your prescription acne medications as recommended by your doctor unless directed otherwise.
Replace your bad skin care habits and practices with good ones to help bring acne under control. With a few simple changes, your skin not your pimples will be glowing.
Acne, the term for what's commonly called pimples or zits, occurs when oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells clog hair follicles. People with oily skin may be more susceptible to pimples because of their acne prone skin, but breaking bad habits can still help them and everyone else to prevent acne.
Break These Acne-Causing Habits
Here are the top bad habits that can take a toll on your acne prone skin, resulting in pimples and blemishes:
Bad Habit No. 1: Washing your skin too often
Though it's important to keep your skin clean, washing it too often will only make acne worse. Instead, wash your face in the morning when you wake and at night before bed.
Bad Habit No. 2: Vigorously scrubbing your skin
Scrubbing your skin with a washcloth, loofah, or harsh exfoliant will cause significant irritation — and may worsen your acne-prone skin. To prevent acne, always wash with only lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser.
Bad Habit No. 3: Not cleaning sweaty skin
After you've had a tough workout or been outside in the hot sun, your skin may be covered with sweat. Don't let it dry on your skin, always bathe or wash your skin right after sweating.
Bad Habit No. 4: Picking at your skin and popping your pimples
While it may be irresistible to pick or pop pimples, these behaviors can cause increased redness from squeezing the pus deeper into the skin and sometimes even scarring. Instead, keep your hands off your face and let pimples go back down to size with the help of an anti-acne lotion or cream.
Bad Habit No. 5: Skipping the shampoo
If you've got oily hair, that oil can seep down onto your face and cause pimples. Make sure you wash your hair each day to keep excess oil off of your forehead, face, and back to help prevent acne.
Bad Habit No. 6: Getting hair products on your face
It's important to keep hair spray, gel, mousse, or other hair products off your face to prevent them from clogging up your pores. Cover your face when applying these products to keep them on your hair and off your skin.
Bad Habit No. 7: Eating greasy foods
While the food that you eat doesn't cause acne, greasy foods can make acne prone skin worse because of the excess oil and grease that can get on the skin from the food itself. So stick to a healthy diet without greasy, fried foods to spare your skin and your health.
Bad Habit No. 8: Using cosmetics that contain oil
If you've got acne-prone skin, the last thing you want to do is introduce even more oil. When you buy makeup and other skin products, look for oil-free options labeled with the terms "non-acnegenic" or "non-comedogenic" to help prevent acne.
Bad Habit No. 9: Stopping your acne treatment
If you're using prescription acne medications for your pimples, it's great news when your skin starts to clear up. But that doesn't mean you're free to stop using your medication. To keep a recurrent breakout at bay, finish all of your prescription acne medications as recommended by your doctor unless directed otherwise.
Replace your bad skin care habits and practices with good ones to help bring acne under control. With a few simple changes, your skin not your pimples will be glowing.
Monday, June 7, 2010
8 Toxic Personalities to Avoid
Although we like to think that the people in our lives are well adjusted, happy, healthy minded individuals, we sometimes realize that it just isn't so. Personally, I've had moments where I'll be skipping through my day, happy as i can be, thinking life is awesome and all of a sudden, I'll be blindsided by someone who manages to just mess up my day. Sometimes it is easy to write it off and other times, not so much.
Maybe you are a positive person, but when you are around a certain individual, you feel negative. Or, maybe you have an idealistic view of the world and when you are with certain people, you are made to feel silly, unrealistic or delusional. Or, maybe you pride yourself in being completely independent and in control of your life, but when you are around a certain family member, you go into a state of childhood.
Some of these situations, and yes, these people, can have a tremendously negative impact on our lives. And, although we are all human and have our issues some issues are quite toxic. They are toxic to our happiness. They are toxic to our mental outlook. They are toxic to our self-esteem. And they are toxic to our lives. They can suck the life out of us and even shorten our lifespan.
Here are the worst of the toxic personalities out there and how to spot them:
1. Manipulative Mary: These individuals are experts at manipulation. As a matter of fact, you may not even realize you have been manipulated until it is too late. These individuals figure out what your 'buttons' are, and push them to get what they want.
•Why they are toxic: These people have a way of eating away at your belief system and self-esteem. They find ways to make you do things that you don't necessarily want to do and before you know it, you lose your sense of identity, your personal priorities and your ability to see the reality of the situation. The world all of a sudden becomes centered around their needs and their priorities.
2. Narcissistic Nancy: These people have an extreme sense of self-importance and believe that the world revolves around them. They are often not as sly as the Manipulative Marys of the world, but instead, tend to be a bit overt about getting their needs met. You often want to say to them "It isn't always about you."
•Why they are toxic: They are solely focused on their needs, leaving your needs in the dust. You are left disappointed and unfulfilled. Further, they zap your energy by getting you to focus so much on them, that you have nothing left for yourself.
3. Debbie Downers: These people can't appreciate the positive in life. If you tell them that it is a beautiful day, they will tell you about the impending dreary forecast. If you tell them you aced a mid-term, they'll tell you about how difficult the final is going to be.
•Why they are toxic: They take the joy out of everything. Your rosy outlook on life continues to get squashed with negativity. Before you know it, their negativity consumes you and you start looking at things with gray colored glasses yourself.
4. Judgmental Jims: When you see things as cute and quirky, they see things as strange and unattractive. If you find people's unique perspectives refreshing, they find them 'wrong'. If you like someone's eclectic taste, they find it 'disturbing' or 'bad'.
•Why they are toxic: Judgmental people are much like Debbie Downers. In a world where freedom rings, judgment is sooo over. If the world was a homogeneous place, life would be pretty boring. Spending a lot of time with these types can inadvertently convert you into a judgmental person as well.
5. Dream Killing Keiths: Every time you have an idea, these people tell you why you can't do it. As you achieve, they try to pull you down. As you dream, they are the first to tell you it is impossible.
•Why they are toxic: These people are stuck in what is instead of what could be. Further, these individuals eat away at your self-esteem and your belief in yourself. Progress and change can only occur from doing new things and innovating, dreaming the impossible and reaching for the stars.
6. Insincere Illissas: You never quite feel that these people are being sincere. You tell a funny story, they give you a polite laugh. You feel depressed and sad and they give you a 'there, there' type response. You tell them you are excited about something and you get a very ho-hum response.
•Why they are toxic: People who aren't sincere or genuine build relationships on superficial criteria. This breeds shallow, meaningless relationships. When you are really in need of a friend, they won't be there. When you really need constructive criticism, they would rather tell you that you are great the way you are. When you need support, they would rather see you fail or make a fool of yourself.
7. Disrespectful Dannys: These people will say or do things at the most inappropriate times and in the most inappropriate ways. In essence, they are more subtle, grown up bullies. Maybe this person is a friend who you confided in and uses your secret against you. Maybe it is a family member who puts their busy-body nose into your affairs when it is none of their business. Or maybe, it is a colleague who says demeaning things to you.
•Why they are toxic: These people have no sense of boundaries and don't respect your feelings or, for that matter, your privacy. These people will cause you to feel frustrated and disrespected.
8. Never Enough Nellies: You can never give enough to these people to make them happy. They take you for granted and have unrealistic expectations of you. They find ways to continually fault you and never take responsibility for anything themselves.
•Why they are toxic: You will spend so much time trying to please them, that you will end up losing yourself in the process. They will require all of your time and energy, leaving you worn out and your own needs sacrificed.
All of these personalities have several things in common. 1) the more these people get away with their behavior, the more they will continue. 2) Unfortunately, most of these people don't see that what they do is wrong and as a result, talking to them about it will fall on deaf ears, leaving you wondering if you are the crazy one. 3) Most of these people get worse with age, making their impact on you stronger with time.
Life is just too short to spend your time dealing with toxicity. If you can, avoid spending much time with people who are indicative of these behaviors and you'll feel a lot happier.
Maybe you are a positive person, but when you are around a certain individual, you feel negative. Or, maybe you have an idealistic view of the world and when you are with certain people, you are made to feel silly, unrealistic or delusional. Or, maybe you pride yourself in being completely independent and in control of your life, but when you are around a certain family member, you go into a state of childhood.
Some of these situations, and yes, these people, can have a tremendously negative impact on our lives. And, although we are all human and have our issues some issues are quite toxic. They are toxic to our happiness. They are toxic to our mental outlook. They are toxic to our self-esteem. And they are toxic to our lives. They can suck the life out of us and even shorten our lifespan.
Here are the worst of the toxic personalities out there and how to spot them:
1. Manipulative Mary: These individuals are experts at manipulation. As a matter of fact, you may not even realize you have been manipulated until it is too late. These individuals figure out what your 'buttons' are, and push them to get what they want.
•Why they are toxic: These people have a way of eating away at your belief system and self-esteem. They find ways to make you do things that you don't necessarily want to do and before you know it, you lose your sense of identity, your personal priorities and your ability to see the reality of the situation. The world all of a sudden becomes centered around their needs and their priorities.
2. Narcissistic Nancy: These people have an extreme sense of self-importance and believe that the world revolves around them. They are often not as sly as the Manipulative Marys of the world, but instead, tend to be a bit overt about getting their needs met. You often want to say to them "It isn't always about you."
•Why they are toxic: They are solely focused on their needs, leaving your needs in the dust. You are left disappointed and unfulfilled. Further, they zap your energy by getting you to focus so much on them, that you have nothing left for yourself.
3. Debbie Downers: These people can't appreciate the positive in life. If you tell them that it is a beautiful day, they will tell you about the impending dreary forecast. If you tell them you aced a mid-term, they'll tell you about how difficult the final is going to be.
•Why they are toxic: They take the joy out of everything. Your rosy outlook on life continues to get squashed with negativity. Before you know it, their negativity consumes you and you start looking at things with gray colored glasses yourself.
4. Judgmental Jims: When you see things as cute and quirky, they see things as strange and unattractive. If you find people's unique perspectives refreshing, they find them 'wrong'. If you like someone's eclectic taste, they find it 'disturbing' or 'bad'.
•Why they are toxic: Judgmental people are much like Debbie Downers. In a world where freedom rings, judgment is sooo over. If the world was a homogeneous place, life would be pretty boring. Spending a lot of time with these types can inadvertently convert you into a judgmental person as well.
5. Dream Killing Keiths: Every time you have an idea, these people tell you why you can't do it. As you achieve, they try to pull you down. As you dream, they are the first to tell you it is impossible.
•Why they are toxic: These people are stuck in what is instead of what could be. Further, these individuals eat away at your self-esteem and your belief in yourself. Progress and change can only occur from doing new things and innovating, dreaming the impossible and reaching for the stars.
6. Insincere Illissas: You never quite feel that these people are being sincere. You tell a funny story, they give you a polite laugh. You feel depressed and sad and they give you a 'there, there' type response. You tell them you are excited about something and you get a very ho-hum response.
•Why they are toxic: People who aren't sincere or genuine build relationships on superficial criteria. This breeds shallow, meaningless relationships. When you are really in need of a friend, they won't be there. When you really need constructive criticism, they would rather tell you that you are great the way you are. When you need support, they would rather see you fail or make a fool of yourself.
7. Disrespectful Dannys: These people will say or do things at the most inappropriate times and in the most inappropriate ways. In essence, they are more subtle, grown up bullies. Maybe this person is a friend who you confided in and uses your secret against you. Maybe it is a family member who puts their busy-body nose into your affairs when it is none of their business. Or maybe, it is a colleague who says demeaning things to you.
•Why they are toxic: These people have no sense of boundaries and don't respect your feelings or, for that matter, your privacy. These people will cause you to feel frustrated and disrespected.
8. Never Enough Nellies: You can never give enough to these people to make them happy. They take you for granted and have unrealistic expectations of you. They find ways to continually fault you and never take responsibility for anything themselves.
•Why they are toxic: You will spend so much time trying to please them, that you will end up losing yourself in the process. They will require all of your time and energy, leaving you worn out and your own needs sacrificed.
All of these personalities have several things in common. 1) the more these people get away with their behavior, the more they will continue. 2) Unfortunately, most of these people don't see that what they do is wrong and as a result, talking to them about it will fall on deaf ears, leaving you wondering if you are the crazy one. 3) Most of these people get worse with age, making their impact on you stronger with time.
Life is just too short to spend your time dealing with toxicity. If you can, avoid spending much time with people who are indicative of these behaviors and you'll feel a lot happier.
Boost your self esteem!
Almost everyone experiences low self-esteem at some point in life. But for some, especially those suffering with depression, chronic low self-esteem can be a symptom that spirals out of control, keeping you from enjoying life and accomplishing the things you want to do.
Low Self-Esteem: How Does It Happen?
A person can create his own low self-esteem cycle, or events that occur can bring it on. This happens when you judge yourself harshly, telling yourself that you are worthless. Also dealing with a stressful situation such as a disability or a loss of a job can make it hard to feel good about yourself. How others treat you, as well as how you get along with others, can also affect your self-esteem
It may not always be possible to control your inner thoughts. And you often have no control over the events that unfold in your life. But if you suffer from low self-esteem, there are things you can do to boost your self-image.
Low Self-Esteem: How to Fight It
Often, traditional treatments for depression, such as medication and psychotherapy, can help. Getting into a therapy or support group is the first thing people who are depressed should do to boost their self-esteem.
Besides following your doctor’s recommendations, here are other steps to consider that may improve low self-esteem:
Get some exercise!
Many recommend exercise for people who are dealing with low self-esteem as a symptom of depression. Making exercise a part of your regular routine can help you feel better emotionally and physically.
Eat a healthful diet!
Avoiding foods high in sugar, fat, or salt, and eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products is an important part of taking good care of yourself. The healthier you feel, the better you will feel about yourself.
Make the time to participate in activities you enjoy!
Make time each day to do something you really like, such as listening to music, playing a musical instrument, or working on a craft project. Enjoyable activities can make you feel better, thereby improving your low self-esteem.
Be productive!
Completing everyday tasks like cleaning your kitchen, organizing your junk drawer, getting your laundry done, or paying your bills on time will give you a sense of accomplishment.
Stay connected socially!
Even though it can sometimes be difficult just to get out of bed when you are depressed, it can help to spend time with people who are good to you and who can make you feel good about yourself.
Practice good self-care!
Shower regularly, brush your teeth, dress in nice clothes, keep your hair trimmed, and do other things that make you more confident about your physical appearance. Feeling better about how you look on the outside will leave you feeling better inside. Depression can make it hard to find the energy and motivation to take care of yourself. But taking time to focus on you can improve your self-esteem and make you feel better all around
Low Self-Esteem: How Does It Happen?
A person can create his own low self-esteem cycle, or events that occur can bring it on. This happens when you judge yourself harshly, telling yourself that you are worthless. Also dealing with a stressful situation such as a disability or a loss of a job can make it hard to feel good about yourself. How others treat you, as well as how you get along with others, can also affect your self-esteem
It may not always be possible to control your inner thoughts. And you often have no control over the events that unfold in your life. But if you suffer from low self-esteem, there are things you can do to boost your self-image.
Low Self-Esteem: How to Fight It
Often, traditional treatments for depression, such as medication and psychotherapy, can help. Getting into a therapy or support group is the first thing people who are depressed should do to boost their self-esteem.
Besides following your doctor’s recommendations, here are other steps to consider that may improve low self-esteem:
Get some exercise!
Many recommend exercise for people who are dealing with low self-esteem as a symptom of depression. Making exercise a part of your regular routine can help you feel better emotionally and physically.
Eat a healthful diet!
Avoiding foods high in sugar, fat, or salt, and eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products is an important part of taking good care of yourself. The healthier you feel, the better you will feel about yourself.
Make the time to participate in activities you enjoy!
Make time each day to do something you really like, such as listening to music, playing a musical instrument, or working on a craft project. Enjoyable activities can make you feel better, thereby improving your low self-esteem.
Be productive!
Completing everyday tasks like cleaning your kitchen, organizing your junk drawer, getting your laundry done, or paying your bills on time will give you a sense of accomplishment.
Stay connected socially!
Even though it can sometimes be difficult just to get out of bed when you are depressed, it can help to spend time with people who are good to you and who can make you feel good about yourself.
Practice good self-care!
Shower regularly, brush your teeth, dress in nice clothes, keep your hair trimmed, and do other things that make you more confident about your physical appearance. Feeling better about how you look on the outside will leave you feeling better inside. Depression can make it hard to find the energy and motivation to take care of yourself. But taking time to focus on you can improve your self-esteem and make you feel better all around
Monday, April 5, 2010
Keeping your cosmetics clean, and preventing bacterial infections
If you never think about how long that powder, foundation, eyeliner, and especially mascara, have been in your medicine cabinet or purse, perhaps you should. Those cosmetic products could be bacterial breeding grounds.
Never Touch or Share Your Cosmetic Products
Most estheticians are very careful when applying makeup, the simplest and easiest way to handle makeup and not contaminate it is just to not touch it with your bare hands.
To keep your makeup bacteria free, try this advice:
Take foundation out of the container before applying. Remove stick or pressed foundation with a small, clean makeup spatula or pour a small amount of liquid foundations on to a little pallet or small plate. That way you avoid contaminating the container with your fingers. Use brushes to apply makeup for better results.
Clean your beauty care applicators
When you’re finished with your spatula or pallet and brushes, clean them thoroughly with soap and hot water — every time you use them. A brush cleaner is a great way to get rid of any bacteria on the brush and remove excess makeup as well. You can do the same thing with blush and lipstick applicators. And, no matter how much your sister or best friend pleads, do not share your cosmetic products with them. Their bacteria can contaminate you, too.
Special Care to Prevent Eye Infections
These cosmetic products need special attention.
Eyeliner
Wipe off your eyeliner pencil with alcohol on a fuzz-free cotton pad (found near the cotton balls at your drugstore); with alcohol, it will dry quickly and stay sterile. Don’t use the eyeliner on the moist, pink part of your eyelids. Most eyeliners are not designed to be used there nor close to your tear ducts (the inner corner of your eye).
Mascara
To avoid conjunctivitis and other eye infections, replace your mascara every three to four months. Mark the month you purchased the mascara on the side of the tube with a permanent marker to help you remember to buy a new one. Also, don’t shove the brush back and forth in the tube to get more mascara on it — when you do that, you’re also pushing air and bacteria inside the product. Instead, spin the brush around in the tube before you pull it out and use it. And be careful when using mascara not to touch or scratch your eye – apply only to the tips of your lashes. Otherwise, you risk scratching your cornea and raising your risk of eye infections or vision loss.
Cream or powder eye shadow
These cosmetic products should be treated the same way as foundation and lipstick: Use a brush or spatula and pallet. Don’t touch eye shadow with your fingers.
Remember to replace all of your beauty care products every year, and your mascara every three months. Make sure you don’t touch your makeup with your fingers, and keep all of your makeup applicators clean and sterile. This kind of careful treatment will keep germs and bacteria at bay.
Never Touch or Share Your Cosmetic Products
Most estheticians are very careful when applying makeup, the simplest and easiest way to handle makeup and not contaminate it is just to not touch it with your bare hands.
To keep your makeup bacteria free, try this advice:
Take foundation out of the container before applying. Remove stick or pressed foundation with a small, clean makeup spatula or pour a small amount of liquid foundations on to a little pallet or small plate. That way you avoid contaminating the container with your fingers. Use brushes to apply makeup for better results.
Clean your beauty care applicators
When you’re finished with your spatula or pallet and brushes, clean them thoroughly with soap and hot water — every time you use them. A brush cleaner is a great way to get rid of any bacteria on the brush and remove excess makeup as well. You can do the same thing with blush and lipstick applicators. And, no matter how much your sister or best friend pleads, do not share your cosmetic products with them. Their bacteria can contaminate you, too.
Special Care to Prevent Eye Infections
These cosmetic products need special attention.
Eyeliner
Wipe off your eyeliner pencil with alcohol on a fuzz-free cotton pad (found near the cotton balls at your drugstore); with alcohol, it will dry quickly and stay sterile. Don’t use the eyeliner on the moist, pink part of your eyelids. Most eyeliners are not designed to be used there nor close to your tear ducts (the inner corner of your eye).
Mascara
To avoid conjunctivitis and other eye infections, replace your mascara every three to four months. Mark the month you purchased the mascara on the side of the tube with a permanent marker to help you remember to buy a new one. Also, don’t shove the brush back and forth in the tube to get more mascara on it — when you do that, you’re also pushing air and bacteria inside the product. Instead, spin the brush around in the tube before you pull it out and use it. And be careful when using mascara not to touch or scratch your eye – apply only to the tips of your lashes. Otherwise, you risk scratching your cornea and raising your risk of eye infections or vision loss.
Cream or powder eye shadow
These cosmetic products should be treated the same way as foundation and lipstick: Use a brush or spatula and pallet. Don’t touch eye shadow with your fingers.
Remember to replace all of your beauty care products every year, and your mascara every three months. Make sure you don’t touch your makeup with your fingers, and keep all of your makeup applicators clean and sterile. This kind of careful treatment will keep germs and bacteria at bay.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Twitter!!
Hey guys i have a twitter and i wanted to share with u!! Check it out! Im still pretty new at tweeting, so i need some time to figure everything out lol.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The wonderful benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide
We have all heard about a ton of different things that could be done with hydrogen peroxide and most are quite benefitial. I was so surprised that this cheap little thing can do wonders especially on things we would love to fix the most. First off, its GREAT for whitening your teeth. This is what is actually in the white strips to make ur teeth whiter and its super cheap. Gargle it 1 to 2x a day for a month maybe even 3 weeks and you will have a noticably whiter smile. Another great thing is that it does wonders on pimples. And all of us ladies know how annoying they can be and sometimes hard to cover up, well this should cure it overnight. Not completely but it minimizes the pimple making it appear as if its flat. This stuff makes pimples and acne scars fade away a lot quicker than by just leaving them alone. It is also a great disinfectant for cleaning anything from your piercings or jewlery to your wounds and the kitchen! You can also use a cup of this on your whites and it works better than bleach! ( Im sure every mom has a least one in the house lol) Some say if you have an accident and burn clothes while ironing, dab some peroxide on the stain and it should make it disappear or at least lighter ( kinda makes sence if it can be used as bleach). Im sure there are more ideas on what you can use this for but i didnt wanna make this super long and i already listed the main reasons :)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Can anyone say OMG?!
What in the world was going on in Heidi's head for her to do something like this? We all know the annoying reality tv show celebrity couple Spencer and Heidi, and all of their weird shenanigans. We all knew they are free spirited and pretty much do whatever they could to be more annoying and more "known". Never did i think that a complete transformation of Heidi would be on the tabloids, at least not any time soon. I mean i dont mind nose surgery or implants, but a whole different face? She looked cuter and a LOT more natural before. She looked all innocent and the fun girl next door type of girl should i say. Now she looks all made up and fake and "plasiky". Honestly, she looked better before, her own natural self on the old days of the hills with pal Lauren Conrad. But hey, i guess Hollywood can get to anyone.
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