Makeup Vs Natural Beauty

The title of my post is quite misleading... In the sense that my today's post is not gonna be listing out a comparison between the two, rather I am on the hunt to prove that people even implying that they are both related (in an opposite) is actually baseless and utter nonsense.

With social networking all rampant, people keep coming out with thoughts and quotes of the day and even "inspirational" pictures about how natural beauty is important and makeup masks it... It's all booger and I think we need people to realise that makeup isn't all that bad especially when you are doing it cause you enjoy it.

Boo to these....

So?

 

Whats even the relation between the two? It's stupid to even have a quote like this!

Its like saying True Beauty is not playing soccer and being 125% ok with it! No relation right?

No it doesn't cause to do makeup or not is a matter of personal choice!

Tell me, people who do makeup aren't they naturally beautiful? Or are naturally beautiful people not to do makeup? I mean isn't the whole debate utterly useless? Why should there even be a relation between makeup and Natural beauty? I am naturally beautiful FULLSTOP I love doing makeup FULLSTOP Why is there a need for me to justify why I need makeup? I never have to justify why I chose to wear a Red top then why should I be justifying my choice of a Red lippy?

I often say that makeup makes me feel confident. Whats wrong with that? Don't we comb our hair everyday in the morning to look well groomed? Then whats the harm in wearing a bit of eye liner to look sharper or wear a flattering lippy to enhance my complexion? Its my life, my natural beauty that I wish to enhance and my money with which I buy my makeup! Whats it to anyone?

On a lighter note...

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Handlooms Of India Photoshoot Looks...

Helllloooooo my beautiful readers :) If you follow my blog regularly or at least are on FB and twitter with me you'll know that I had been chosen as the Face of Handlooms Of India? No, you didnt know? Oooh check this post out then...

Anyways, with their online store launch on Ganesh Chaturthi i.e. 19th September, the photoshoots for various of their products are now in full swing! And that means I have become even more busy... Phew! But I am enjoying every bit of it :) I am today gonna be sharing a few pics with you all (at least the ones I am allowed to share :P) to give you guys an insight about the makeup I did and the looks I was ask to sport :) So here goes...

There are three major looks that I sported that require a mention here...
1. Look 1: Manic and esoteric for some gorgeous hand crafted Camel Bone jewellery. For this I did a fierce and thick winged liner look. I did it for me and another model...

2. Look 2: Modern and eclectic for a traditional handloom called Khand that seems to be taking the ramps at LFW by storm. For this I did a smokey eye look.

3. Look 3: Traditional and Indian for a batch of beautifully woven handloom sarees from the Deccan. For this I used some golden eye shadow and smoked it out with some copper and black shadows.

Do let me know how you like the looks...
And stay tuned for more of these photo shoot glimpses ;)

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Simple secrets. Shelf life of cosmetics

Unfortunately, all cosmetic products do not last forever.
And the smaller the jar, tube or bottle was laid preservatives and stabilizers, the smaller will be the shelf life of cosmetic products.
On average, today, their shelf life is 2 years, but may be less. If the shelf life of more - is to try something new!


It must be remembered, and that the expiration date of any cosmetic product starts ticking from the moment of its production, and since it opened - before that, in the package remains necessary for the storage medium.
Of course, this moment can be neglected and thus save money. But how will this affect the health of your skin? Nobody knows: maybe a pimple pops up, and maybe ... just it will not only unexpected, but pleasant.
Therefore, after the first time, turn the cap of a new package of cream or going to get mascara brush from the tube, write the number on the package, and a month of their discovery. This will help to easily keep track of the make-up, which is long overdue in the trash.
Mascara and eyeliner are only 3-4 months. Change them as often as possible, then the health of the eyes can not help worrying.
If you have used them during ocular inflammation, while good-bye to this make-up, without hesitation.
Of course, if you do not want to become a victim of his own carcass and successfully repeated inflammation, barley, and all that does not make you beautiful. With ink and connector needed to leave and if they are withered and lost their original quality.

Eye shadow, blush and powder will last up to 2 years. But if you notice an unusual luster, excessive mealiness, looseness - a measure of water loss and changes in initial quality, and certainly properties.


Therefore, this makeup is not the place in your purse and on the dresser, it's time to rest.

Lipsticks, glosses and lip balms do not hold more than a year, simply because they can be beautiful set of vectors of bacteria, which do not remain only on the lips, and fall into his mouth, and then move on.

Therefore, when applied to the lips, use of a spatula, removable brush, a stick to defend himself from sores. Do not forget as much as possible to wash them.

Be sure to change the entire makeup for lips in case of "cold", herpes or other inflammations.

Cosmetic pencils with regular sharpening can last up to 3 years. It should get rid of the pencil, if they become unnaturally dry or, conversely, is too soft.

Do not forget to regularly sharpen pencils - this is partly destroy the bacteria adhering to the pencil with your face.

Tightly cover the pencils after use.
Concealer and liquid foundation are living two years, but if the consistency of these funds has changed (changed color, odor, and is divided into layers) get rid of them.
If the packaging is done in such a way that most of the cream is constantly in contact with air, then it does not last for long and deteriorate prematurely. It is therefore preferable to use a tube with dispenser.
Moisturizers can be used no more than two years. If the vehicle has changed smell or texture, it is necessary to get rid of it, even if the expiry date has not yet passed.
It is best to use a moisturizer for face and body with the pump or use a spatula for application. Natural and organic moisturizing creams and lotions for longer retain their properties in the refrigerator.

Sunscreens usually have a precise expiration date, which is equal to year. But some of the active ingredients begin to deteriorate and disintegrate sooner.
This make-submit the scrap.
Perfumes for over 2 years is better not to use and store in a dark, cool, dry place.
Did you watch the expiration date of its beauty or it does not matter to you?

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