MAKE UP TIPS

Girls, how many times have you stumbled upon a makeup tutorial online, but you have never attempted to do makeup before? You have probably seen people completely transform through the power of makeup. They did not just turn into con artists or catfish overnight.

Makeup does not always have to be extra, shimmery, distracting, or dramatic. It can be a simple brown smokey eye, dull gold lid or no eyeshadow at all.

Here are a few tips to a Simple Makeup look:

1. Preparing your face:

Before you apply a full face of makeup you want to ensure that your skin is clean and refreshed. You want to wash your face thoroughly and then moisturize.

2. Proper Base:

The base is the most essential part of your makeup look. It can be “worn” on its own, once done properly. The base includes foundation, concealer and powder. This can be achieved with the following:

Find the foundation shade which matches your skin tone. The proper application includes using your finger to put spots of foundation on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. For light coverage use your fingers to blend, for full coverage use a foundation brush.

Next is concealer, which should be a shade close to your natural skin. If you have dark under eye circles, get a concealer that is one shade lighter. Apply the concealer to blemishes not covered by the foundation, under the eye, and to the nose.
Set concealer with translucent powder. Apply powder with a powder puff and brush off excess with a fluffy brush. If applying powder with a powder brush, tap off the excess and then dab it into your skin.

3. Eye magic:

Since this is a basic look; a brown, gold or blue tone eyeshadow will compliment the look perfectly. You can apply the eyeshadow with your finger, or use a rounded eyeshadow brush; using circle motions on the eyelid.
Note: The shadow should remain underneath the brow bone.

Eyeliner often alters the shape of your eye, giving definitions to where you apply it. Apply the eyeliner in short strokes on the outline of the upper lash line.

Mascara defines lashes. Apply mascara with the end of the wand facing the outer corner of the eye in upward strokes.

4. Pop of color:

No, this is not referring to colorful eyeshadow, rather blush and lipstick. Give color to your cheeks by using a peach or pink blush. For the lips, you can simply apply some lip gloss. I encourage you to use colorful lipsticks as well, experiment at this stage.

This is totally optional, but highlight seals any look in my opinion. It does not have to be blinding. Just use the tip of your fingers and apply highlighter to the tip of your cheeks, your nose, and in your Cupid’s bow.
Do this often and you're become a pro soon!

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BEAUTY TIPS

Look your radiant best with these beauty tips,

1. HAIR

-Heart to Heart with Hair stylists.
-Be direct when telling your hairstylist what you want, and bring photos from magazines of styles you like.

- DyeIt Natural;
Doing your color yourself? Don't make too drastic a change. Stay within one or two shades
of your natural color.

- CombItOut!
Comb wet hair like the pros: Hold a handful at a time and work from center to ends, then
scalp to center.

-Let Your Hair Shine!
Always rinse out conditioner (which should go on hair ends) with cold water to seal the
cuticle and promote shine.

-Sleep On Silk or Satin!
Keep a blowout lasting days longer by sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase.

2. EYEBROWS & EYES

-Fill In The Gaps;
Don't change the place where your brows peak and never pencil the whole brow. Instead,
only fill in holes.

-Stick With A Sharpened Pencil;
Use only the side of a sharpened brow pencil—not the pointed tip—so as not to draw a hardline.

-Smooth Eyebrow Hairs;
For unruly brows, apply hairspray to an old toothbrush, then brush brows upward and
outward.

-Brighteyes;
Treat your eye area gently. This is the most delicate part of your face. Cleanse with care;
blot, never rub.

-De-PuffEyes;
Reduce puffy eyes by splashing with cold water or applying a cold compress (ice cubes in a washcloth): 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off.

-Use Your Ring Finger To Moisturize;
Always use your ring finger to apply moisturizer or concealer to the eye area. It puts the least amount of pressure on the skin.

3. FACE!

-Clear AllOver;
Don't touch your face unnecessarily. Breakouts can be caused by your own fingers.

-Apply Cream With Downward Angle;
Apply cream or cleanser by lightly pressing upward—never down. The delicate skin sags
easily enough in time.

Hope you follo this simple tips and become a more beautiful you!

Article by; Alabihoney

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THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD USE A HAIR PRIMER!

So we’re all familiar with the power that a makeup primer does, the way it transforms your skin into silk heaven leaving an even finish.
Your foundation looks flawless with it and
without would really make a big difference.

Well you should also know that there are hair
primers too. It doesn’t matter if you have frizzy and fine hair or curly and thick. There is
always the perfect hair primer for you.

A hair primer is a product that helps prep the hair for styling, you use it at the beginning of
the routine to give your hair a silky smooth finish.

It is a blend of conditioning and protecting
ingredients. Primers come in different formulas such as spray, lotion or a cream.

There are many advantages to hair primers;

Firstly, it’s protecting your hair against any
breakage and damage from heat styling and brushing. Your hair is very important so it must be taken care of properly.
Furthermore, the primers hydrate and nourish your locks making them stronger and shinier so they aren’t dry anymore. Most hair primers contain UV protective ingredients, which protect it in the warm weather. Perfect for the summer.
The long term effects of these hair care products is outstanding. You can go days without
washing as these leave a beautiful feel to your hair.
It hydrates the scalp so it doesn't over
dry.
Also the smell is fresh and lovely!
There are many hair primers on the market, all different to suit your hair type. Many brands
including Bumble and Bumble and Schwarzkopf who sell amazing hair primers.
Bumble and Bumble have primers specifically for different hair types. They are packed with
nourishing vitamins, essential oils and invigorating herbs. These hair primers are very
affordable which is found online only, but there are many drugstore alternatives that do just
the job.
Schwarzkopf, which is a drugstore brand, sells hair styling primers which makes styling
much easier. Many stores have rated this product the best primer for many months.
This primer preps your hair so that it's easier to control and style whilst leaving it soft to the touch.
And they have many good reviews. Some call these hair primers the “real deal”.
You should be asking yourself, why don't you use these products?

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FASHION TIPS FOR GUYS AND GIRLS!

Hello lovelies!
Okay so when we talk Fashion it isn't just about the branded clothing you're wearing or those 2k sunglasses.
When we talk Fashion at Shimmers we talk of the pride within that eludes without.
In this context, style comes in as well.
Fashion changes overtime and honestly repeats itself. You'll know this if you keep up with the trends past and present.
But style is totally independent of time since its essence is brought to life per individual.
Your style glows on the outward and makes people see your sense of Fashion. Your style is controlled by your creativity which in turn goes way up or way down, depending your mood or self confidence.
That's why when you're all happy you feel pretty and when you're gloomy you feel everything is wrong H to T (Head to Toe).
Well here's some fashion tips for all.

FOR GUYS.

So a lot of guys feel fashion is not important. Especially our cute geniuses out there,  but it is!
Especially if you want to impress that girl you've been having butterfly filled stomach for.
Before you shoot your shot let's up your guy game shall we?

1. Self Confidence

So you've probably seen a lot of movies where the guy is all shy and cute and stutters his true confession to a girl whose already dating let's say a sober Zac Efron (lol).
Now in these movies, the girl falls for the shy guy due to his honesty and... Aiit!  Pause!
This is real life and honey if you keep feeling like the lowest being in your class, neighborhood or workplace, you'd never get that girl.
Besides girls, you might not be able to take certain risks and actions in life which would only deter you from great things.
Let me break it down.
Believing in your self starts with understanding the awesome things about you.
Once you do that, self confidence grows and once it blooms, you'll no longer walk with your head to the ground but head held high and chest out.
From a shy guy, a girl will spot you (especially when you up your game) and unintentionally you'll wink!
Now you should also note that while self confidence is a hit, Pride can be very disgusting especially when misguided.

2. Up Your Foot Game.

Most guys believe this is not important, since girls look at face before feet.
Honestly everybody does but super kicks that say 'I'm Drake-like quality' would make anyone drool. 
Take a guy in a picture with a simple white T-shirt and a pair of blue jean. Then slides on his feet and a chain on his neck.

Image: Salvatore Seragamo Kicks

Then take another guy with the same clothing but a black pair of  Nike Air Max 270 or Salvatore Seragamo Sneakers on his feet.
Now guys ama make this practical. Ladies which guy would you pick? The first or the second? 

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3. CLOTHING CARE.

Not all guys, but most guys generally have a tendency to be disorganized.
Due to this factor, their clothing get rumpled on their bed, on the floor, under the pillow, somewhere in the laundry room.
For a guy reading this right now, there's probably a shirt or a pair of trousers on a chair or table in your room.

Right now, no one is saying "Buy the Ralph Lauren or Louis Vuitton fashion houses." No.
You don't need a million bucks to look like a million bucks. Though you should aspire to get a million bucks.
You can start by being neat and tidy.
Instead of spending the thousands on more clothing, you should get an iron, a shoe rack... Keep your clothing fresh, stretched out and clean and you'll see a difference when you go out.
So at this time, especially in places where there's still a bit of or total lockdown, set a day aside to clean out your wardrobe and do your laundry.

4. Body Love.

The best kind of love you can give your body is a balanced diet and yes the word some guys hate to hear; Workout!!
Have you ever experienced a situation where you're scrolling through YouTube and you keep seeing videos of really hot guys doing their best in workout videos with abs that only anime characters should have?

At that point you either hiss or curse at the guy. For some, you try out the exercise and almost faint after five minutes.
It's frustrating but you can be that guy!
Yes you should be yourself but you should also know that a fit body like that doesn't just attract the eyes but it keeps one healthy and young.
In this period you're meant to build your immune system and stay healthy.
The best ways to do that is a good diet and keep fit.

5. BE YOU!

There are different people in the world.
Just like there at different people in different time zones in this community.
There is one similarity though; We're all humans. However,  our differences are what makes us who we are.

You don't have to be someone else.
If you're a fun guy, don't let age restrict you! Be a fun guy!
If you're a cool guy, be a cool guy!
If you're a boring guy, well honey you have your charms but a little laughter won't kill you.
Just be you!
I once told someone that I would never hustle or kill myself over one person who despises me when there are over a billion people in the world I can click with.

Then I asked myself. What would make someone click with me though?
I tried thinking of the best things about me first but then I thought on the flaws as well.
That's when I discovered that the best things about you and your flaws is what makes you.
So what makes you?
What do people say when they talk about you? People like your parents, your siblings, your partners, your friends even your conscience.
If what they saw about you is bad,  get rid of it. If its good, groom it. If its a physical flaw, hone it.
The point is, the first step becoming a great guy, is  to just BE YOU!

FOR GIRLS!

Well ladies!  Beautiful diamonds!  I was instructed as other admins were, to make our articles of a particular number of words. I was also told that my fellow admin of the Beauty Line, had already submitted articles  on makeup tips and such so...
So on this note I'll have to say bye but I'll be back for you in the next issue of this magazine. I'll try.
However I'll leave you with this;
Perfection isn't the absence if flaws, it's the beautification of flaws and their perfect rhyme with the true you.

Shimmer On Lovelies.
Chiddy Out!

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