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Ingredients: RHAMNOSE

Published on 2011-08-19 15:00:00

An extract of Uncaria tomentosa, a large woody vine found primarily in Brazil and other tropical climates in Asia and the Mediterranean; / n. / 2. / Known colloquially as “Una de Gato,” or “Cat’s Claw,” a popular anti-inflammatory agent with antibacterial properties that can help relieve arthritis and chronic pain and kill viruses; / n. / 3. / A naturally occurring deoxy sugar that has recently been utilized as a skin stimulator with rejuvenating effects that can help improve su [..]

Indian Bridal Makeup Tips & Advice - From your Indian Makeup Artist - Khush Singh

Published on 2011-08-17 23:25:00

Indian Bridal Makeup Tips & Advice Even though Indian wedding makeup is usually very simple and neutral, it’s one of the hardest makeup looks to create, since it has to be PERFECT. After all, it is your big day! Use a professional makeup artist if possible. Have a pre-wedding consultation so your makeup artist already knows what you want. Working With The Indian Bridal Makeup Artist (Hopefully Khush ;) Collect pictures from magazines to show the makeup artist so he or she can get an i [..]

BubzBeauty Shows Us A Cool, Easy and Decadent Chocolate Mask

Published on 2011-08-17 09:58:00

Ever wonder what else chocolate can do except make your mouth water? Well, BubzBeauty came up with a really cool and easy DIY chocolate mask that contains only three easy-to-find ingredients! Besides being tasty, chocolate has a ton of antioxidants that can help nourish and protect the skin. So instead of indulging in a pint of chocolate ice cream tonight why not mix up a super quick and beneficial chocolate face mask that won't add to your waistline. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKbKgQ [..]

Indian Bridal Makeup Photography Tips - From your Indian Makeup Artist - Khush Singh

Published on 2011-08-16 23:08:00

Indian Bridal Makeup & Photography Tips To understand why makeup requires different skills, it is important to consider how lasting images are created on different media. The image, seen by the naked eye, impacts on the retina and is transmitted to the brain. To develop a photograph, the image is transferred to film where it is created chemically, whereas videos record images electronically on magnetic tape. The trained makeup artist understands these differences and uses the tools of t [..]

The truth about that Gallic je ne sais quoi:

Published on 2011-08-10 13:08:00

How French women lie more than Americans about their beauty routinesWe all tell little white lies every now and then.From lying about your age to a sudden bronze (fake) tan, the world of beauty is a particular minefield when it comes to fibbing.But, as much as we are all inclined to the odd reworking of the truth, a new survey shows that American ladies are far more honest than their French counterparts when it comes to beauty, sex and age. Je ne sais quoi: The French aren't honest about how mu [..]

Top 10 Skin Myths Debunked

Published on 2011-07-13 13:53:00

Are you approaching your regimen all wrong? Dermatologists expose common blunders that could be sabotaging your complexion. MYTH 1: A complete skincare routine must have three steps. TRUTH:Cleanse, tone, then moisturize has been drilled into our heads, but feel free to skip the second step, says Cambridge, Massachusetts, dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch: "People think that toning an oily complexion will make it better, but oil is protective and the body produces it in response to injury. When [..]

Lady Gaga for M.A.C. Viva Glam

Published on 2011-06-22 12:46:00

Make-up by Val Garland Photo: M.A.C. Cosmetics Enlarge Image [+]

Adele promotional portrait

Published on 2011-06-21 12:47:00

Make-up by Michael Ashton Photo: Mari Sarai

'I'm not in the ads because I'm vain': Tom Ford strikes a pose with Lara Stone as he launches full make-up range

Published on 2011-06-15 11:50:00

His collection of high-pigment lipsticks proved a huge commercial success. Now Tom Ford has announced that he is to expand his beauty offering to include a full range of cosmetics and skincare.The line, which will hit stores in September, takes it

The illnesses staring you in the face

Published on 2011-06-14 11:48:00

We tend to see narcissism as an unattractive characteristic, best left for reality TV stars. However, studies show that taking more than a passing glance at ourselves in the mirror could be a good thing.Last week, researchers from the Yale School of

The illnesses staring you in the face

Published on 2011-06-14 11:48:00

We tend to see narcissism as an unattractive characteristic, best left for reality TV stars. However, studies show that taking more than a passing glance at ourselves in the mirror could be a good thing.Last week, researchers from the Yale School of

All in one Beauty

Published on 2011-06-13 15:13:00

The balm that claims to be a moisturiser, sun block, primer AND foundation, but does it work?We’re now so beauty savvy that when it comes to creating the perfect canvas, we know exactly how to juggle primers and concealers and what to do with min

Bridal Makeup - Do' and Don'ts for your Wedding Photographs...

Published on 2011-06-10 11:46:00

      Getting your make up right for the big day can feel like a massive task, even if you have entruste

The Mobama effect: New £60 cream tightens the upper arms and 'banishes bingo wings'

Published on 2011-06-07 17:10:00

Easy alternative: Arm Sculpt makers Rodial claim applying the £60 cream to the affected spot twice a day destroys fatty cells and tightens skin A cream which promises to give women 'Obama Arms' by shaving up to two centimetres of fat off dreaded b

16-year-old student is named face of Louis Vuitton fashion label

Published on 2011-06-03 11:49:00

A 16-year-old who won her modelling contract in a competition has been announced as the new face of Louis Vuitton.Nyasha Maronhodze entered the modelling world just two years ago after winning the UK Elite Model Look competition in 2009. The student

CoverGirl admits to using false lashes in ad for "false lash effect"

Published on 2011-06-01 11:45:00

Rimmel got into hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK last year for putting false lashes on Georgia May Jagger in its 1-2-3 Looks Mascara ad. So it's little surprise that fellow cosmetic companies are being careful.But Cover

Botox at too early an age could actually make you look OLDER

Published on 2011-05-31 11:45:00

Thanks to the influence of celebrities, younger women than ever are demanding Botox injections a means of wrinkle prevention. But according to one British doctor, using the cosmetic filler too young could actually speed up the ageing process.In an ar

Regulate metals in Cdn cosmetics:report

Published on 2011-05-16 15:18:00

The report titled "Heavy Metal Hazards" by Environmental Defence calls on Health Canada to improve its cosmetics regulation and make companies list all metals on their product labels - moves which are being decried by representatives of the cosmet

Make Up Ideas before YOUR Wedding Day

Published on 2011-05-03 15:32:00

Firstly, it is very essential to find out the right kind of make up that would suit and compliment the bride`s style and skin tone. Some of the basic ideas for a bride that she can follow before the arrival of her special big day are as follows: The

Michelle Obama's elegant American style

Published on 2011-05-02 15:22:00

While everyone was still drooling over Friday's royal wedding fashion, First Lady Michelle Obama showed elegant American style at Saturday night's White House correspondents dinner, in a mauve-chocolate empire-waist gown, accessorized by multiple bra

Comfortably numb? The 'Morphine lip balm' that promises to paralyse your pout

Published on 2011-04-28 11:19:00

Most lip-plumping products promise to make your lips tingle, but the latest gloss to hit the market contains a numbing agent so potent, it has been named after a hospital pain killer. Morphine Lips' new balm contains four per cent benzocaine, an over

How to set cream shadow

Published on 2011-04-16 12:39:00

Cream eyeshadow can be a tricky make-up to master. If you’re after a vibrant, long-lasting hue, you need to have these few tricks down pat:-    Always prep your lids with a primer, we like glominerals gloLid Primer for a flawless base. Then wait

Expert Tips on your Wedding Pictures

Published on 2011-04-08 11:52:00

      It is that one day in your life when you want to look back and not notice your face looking goth w

Ashley Judd's make-up malfunction distracts from her hard-hitting memoir

Published on 2011-04-07 11:44:00

She's been hitting the headlines in the past few weeks with her harrowing story of her trouble childhood and sexual abuse.But as Ashley Judd promoted her autobiography All That Is Bitter And Sweet in New York yesterday, it was her make-up rather than

Help support a great new Feature Film on Kickstarter

Published on 2011-04-05 14:16:00

The Red Robin" Oscar cast/crew attached to Thrillerhttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredrobin/the-red-robin-academy-award-cast-attached-to-thrilPlus I am on the crew!About this projectSTARRING:Academy Award winner Maximillian Schell (Judgement a

Pop to your Lips as you walk down the aisle

Published on 2011-03-27 18:34:00

This summer you might want to add a little pop to your pucker as you’re walking down the isle. Shake things up a little! After all it is summer and color is everywhere…Hot colors include shades of red, orange reds, and fuchsia.&nbs

Hollywood old school Beauty Tips

Published on 2011-03-23 10:02:00

MARILYN MONROEFamed for her Hollywood glow, Marilyn used an odd technique to maintain it — hormone cream. She layered Active pHelityl Cream, a topical natural hormone replacement, and a powder foundation on top of each other to create a radiant bas

Going Grey at 25??

Published on 2011-03-21 09:37:00

That first silver strand is a defining moment – and used to signal the start of middle age. But new research reveals a worrying trend...For a woman, it’s one of the most defining moments of getting older — that day when you peer into the mirror

Smoky Eye Look We're Dying To Try 2 of 3

Published on 2011-03-17 08:45:00

Low-Key Glam—Rich and creamy, the brown smoky eye from Cushnie et Ochs is soft enough to wear during the day but still sexy enough to turn heads. Choose a cream shadow and blend up to the brow. Apply the same shade at the lash line and smudge light

Anti-ageing on any budget

Published on 2011-03-14 12:39:00

There comes a point in any young woman’s (and some young men’s) lives where we think, ‘It’s about time I stepped onto the anti-ageing wagon.’ Not necessarily because we’re beginning to be plagued by deep-set wrinkles and sagging skin in o

French fancies - always the envy of the rest of us, but now their beauty secrets are out... and over here

Published on 2011-03-14 09:57:00

The French know a thing or two about beauty, and skincare junkies have long been zipping over on the Eurostar to stock up on niche brands that aren’t available here. But with two new ranges from across the Channel arriving in shops this spring —A

Making your Eyes look bigger

Published on 2011-03-13 13:45:00

We use makeup as a medium of highlighting our looks, for e.g., foundation and concealer for fairer and smoother skin, blush for high cheeks, lip colors for glossy lips and of course, eye makeup for bigger and bolder eyes. Eyes are the first thing we

Bridal Mehendi Designs for your Hands

Published on 2011-03-10 08:56:00

The most beautiful designs add grace to a bride's hands. Here are some of the most intricate designs I have seen. 

Booking a Wedding Trial with a Professional Makeup & Hair Artist

Published on 2011-03-08 13:45:00

It’s no secret that good makeup artists are in high demand all year long but in particular during peak spring/summer wedding seasons. It just makes sound sense to book your chosen makeup artist well in advance. I recommend spending some time lookin

Get glowy, youthful skin with these new creams

Published on 2011-03-07 08:49:00

Intricate Mehendi Designs

Published on 2011-03-04 08:56:00

Every couple is hoping for a good marriage.  For such a place, the theme should be treated and Beautiful Mehndi Designs decorations should be carefully chosen.  One of the important details of the Beautiful Mehndi Designs tables.The

Smoky Eye Look We're Dying To Try 3 of 3

Published on 2011-03-01 10:02:00

Going Green—Inspired by a photo of a black swan in a green lake on Phillip Lim's mood board, NARS makeup artist Lisa Butler created a light, ethereal, utlra-layered smoky eye. Start by lining the upper and lower lash lines with a sapphire blue, the

Aveeno glows through

Published on 2011-02-28 22:28:00

With soaring UV levels it's vital to be wearing sunscreen every day to protect your skin. Aveeno are the darlings of the sensitive skin market, making everything from haircare to baby creams. Their products claim to be oil-free, hypoa

Smoky Eye Look We're Dying To Try 2 of 3

Published on 2011-02-28 10:02:00

Low-Key Glam—Rich and creamy, the brown smoky eye from Cushnie et Ochs is soft enough to wear during the day but still sexy enough to turn heads. Choose a cream shadow and blend up to the brow. Apply the same shade at the lash line and smudge light

Smoky Eye Look We're Dying To Try 1 of 3

Published on 2011-02-27 10:02:00

It just wouldn't be Fashion Week without the ubiquitous smoky eye. And this time around, the runway staple seemed to pop up at show after show, with makeup artists whipping up looks that ranged from grungy to glam. And why not? The smoky eye is the b

The Two Magic Ingredients for a Lighter & Brighter Face

Published on 2011-02-26 09:44:00

The latest studies show… How many times have we heard that? Countless, I imagine. But guess what? Those “latest studies” are actually pointing to some real, actual results (this time). So, I assume since you’re here you wanna hear ’bout the

The Advantages to Hiring a Makeup Artist

Published on 2011-02-25 13:45:00

I have worked with hundreds of brides during my career and the one thing that remains common is they all want to look their best on their wedding day. So often a bride plans every detail of her wedding months and sometimes years in advance, from the

Nearly Naked lingerie?

Published on 2011-02-25 09:34:00

Lingerie that blends perfectly with your skin tone!Ever felt embarrassed after realising that your white or black bra was showing through your top during that important party? It could now become a thing of the past. British retail giant Mark and Spe

BASF launches new skin relaxing stretch mark ingredient

Published on 2011-02-24 09:11:00

A new ingredient from BASF Beauty Care Solutions promises to act on the contracted skin cells that lead to stretch marks, reducing their appearance. According to the company, the tension at the stretch mark site causes the skin fibro

The Best Makeup Remover for your Skin

Published on 2011-02-23 13:45:00

All of us take great pains to look beautiful. Makeup products come in really handy in hiding our flaws and accentuating our assets. We spend hours in front of the mirror shaping our eyebrows with a pencil and curling our lashes with a mascara. Painti

World Watch - Vogue

Published on 2011-02-23 09:19:00

Fei Fei Sun.Britt Maren.Bambi Northwood Blyth.Milou Van Groesen. The season’s hottest girls land on the cover of Vogue Nippon in a stunning Vuitton shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

What does your hairstyle say about you?

Published on 2011-02-23 08:59:00

You might think your flowing tresses say “casual”, but are other actually hearing “unconfident”? What does your hair really say about you?  Secret Signals Your Hair Sends: Short Cropped hair is often interpreted as signifying intelligence

Seven Steps (Saptapadi) around the Sacred Fire

Published on 2011-02-21 20:31:00

Select a State NSW QLD VIC ACT SA WA TAS NT Select a Wedding Product/Service Accommodation Airlines Astrology Beauty Services Boats/Cruises Bridal Accessories Bri

A Bride's Beauty Wedding Day Beauty Tips

Published on 2011-02-19 13:45:00

Your wedding is the "for sure" one time in your life when you want to look amazing. At your upcoming wedding ceremony and reception, you will be the center of attention, with all eyes on you as you make your way down the aisle toward your groom. Obvi

Wedding Beauty Tips

Published on 2011-02-18 14:27:00

While planning your wedding, it’s always a good idea to consider the oft-overlooked area of cosmetics. Couples break-up; couples make-up, but a bride should only wear make-up if it’s already a part of her daily routine. That’s the conventional

The Essential 90 Minute Beauty Routine

Published on 2011-02-16 21:16:00

Pep yourself up in the time it takes to watch a football match! Running out of things to do while yet another World Cup match

Achieving your Sexy Look - Step by Step.

Published on 2011-02-16 11:11:00

Changing your look is as simple as you make it. Achieve a sexy look with these beauty tips; darkening the eyes, adding clear lip gloss, wearing gold around the eyes, making lashes fuller, creating a natural blush on cheeks, and volumizing your tresse

Selecting Your Indian Wedding Makeup Artist

Published on 2011-02-15 16:47:00

Although traditional East Indian bridal makeup is still an enormous favourite among brides, many Indian brides today are opting for a more modern bridal look. As a professional makeup artist I've worked with many Indian brides and have found more

The Look - This V -Day!!!!!

Published on 2011-02-14 10:05:00

Tousled tresses with Isabel LucasLucas pulls off this down-do without a hitch. Add extensions to your own hair for cascading waves that float down your back.1.    To start, take to damp hair with a product that will keep it in check, but still all

The Look: Rhianna 53rd Annual Grammy Makeup

Published on 2011-02-14 08:33:00

Rhianna attended the Grammy's in a... special dress. It kind of reminds me of Christmas Garlands. Anyway, her makeup was pretty and unique. She was wearing a pink eyeshadow look with a two-toned berry and red lip.Want to know how to get Rhianna's Mak

The Look: Nicki Minaj 2011 Grammy Makeup & Hair

Published on 2011-02-14 08:32:00

Nicki Minaj was spotted at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards wearing an eccentric, fashion-forward, leopard dress with matching leopard hair. The Pink Friday singer arrived at the Staples Center in Los Angeles dressed to impress and attract attention. Yo

The Look: Katy Perry Makeup at 2011 Grammy

Published on 2011-02-14 08:30:00

Pop beauty queen Katy Perry strolled down the 2011 Grammy Awards red carpet in style. To accentuate Katy’s Armani Prive dress with jewel encrusted bar and light-up angel wings, Celebrity Makeup Artist Jake Bailey channeled the “Disco Angel”…

The Look: Keri Hilson at 2011 Grammy Awards

Published on 2011-02-14 08:21:00

Keri Hilson looked funky and sexy for this year’s 2011 Grammy Awards. “I decided to play up Keri’s eyes with some catwalk drama,” says makeup Artist Ashunta Sherif f. Keep reading for a breakdown of what Cover Girl cosmetics were used on Keri

The Mystery and Grace of the Sari

Published on 2011-02-13 20:47:00

The quintessential eastern fashion statement, the sari seems to be the most misunderstood garment, in the history of apparels. Though a number of European designers are increasingly vouching for its comfort and beauty, it is still an enigma fo

The Look: Green & Gold

Published on 2011-02-12 09:58:00

Emerald Eyes with Lily Cole The British model is practically made to wear this hue, thanks to her rich auburn locks. It’s a colour match made in heaven.To get Lily’s eye look, arm yourself with a pigmented shadow and a good eye primer.1.) To begi