Category: Beauty

How To Look Beautiful Naturally [Without Makeup]
Honestly, makeup always felt pretty foreign to me. There would have hardly been days that I did full face makeup. Maybe a couple times so far in life. Makeup is the cherry on the cake for me. What I, in all sincerity, believe is the cake should be so attractive that you forget about the ‘cherry’. Yes, because if someday you had to come forward without makeup, you should, confidently. That’s what this article’s all about — how to look beautiful naturally (without makeup).

And when I say without makeup, I mean without even a single makeup product.

Some of the benefits why I prefer going natural to wearing makeup is
- It’s effortless — just a little care here and there and you’re all set.
- It saves a lot of money as well as time.
- Less consumption — good for the environment.
It is achievable, girls!

Ready to feel confident and flaunt your natural beauty?

Here we go —

HOW TO LOOK BEAUTIFUL NATURALLY [WITHOUT MAKEUP]

Haircare:

Gorgeous healthy locks can take years off your face. Keeping the scalp clean, applying natural hair masks, and less heat-styling are some of the healthy hair habits you can follow. My grandma said, “our hair is our greatest asset”. Care for them a little and you’re going to make a statement for sure.

Skincare:

Women who ditch makeup follow an effective skincare routine. They religiously remove makeup before bed. They cleanse, exfoliate, and apply face masks. And they never skip their moisturizers and sunscreens.

They not only focus on their face but the entire body.

Brow and lashes:

Brows can make or break your look. Keep them in perfect shape and you don’t need a single makeup item. The same goes for lashes.

You can get your eyebrows professionally done for once. After that just plucking the new grown (extra) hair and trimming the outgrown can do the trick.

For lashes, brushing with a clean mascara wand or similar brush or using an eyelash curler really opens up the eyes and makes you look awake and fresh.

Lip care:

Again, exfoliation or gently scrubbing off with a wet towel can remove the dead skin layer. Follow up with a good lip balm or almond oil for that plump, smooth, and glossy effect.

Teeth:

Another important point to look beautiful naturally is paying attention to your teeth. Oral hygiene is so important not only for your health but your looks. Especially to look good without lip color.

You can try natural and safer ways to care for your pearly whites.

Nails:

I think, nails or hands caught second attention after the face. It makes a great impression of how much you care about yourself.

I have a complete article on easy-peasy ways to keep your hands and legs in great shape all the time.

Dress appropriately:

Dressing or styling correctly for your body type can make a huge difference in how you look even without makeup. Try a few different looks by changing your footwear, and accessories to see what compliments your appearance.

Physique/health:

Drinking plenty of water for well-hydrated skin; getting good sleep; cutting down on junk food; eating lots of fruits and vegetables; leading a stress-free life; exercising regularly are some factors vital for good health and to keep you looking young and beautiful naturally.

Final words:

Following these few hassle-free things every day, you’ll never want to wear makeup anymore.

Did I miss anything? Let me know and don’t forget to share your tips and tricks in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading.
January 9, 2022
5 Beauty Essentials Every Stay-At-Home Mom Needs In Her Bag

In today’s action-packed life, if nothing else, keeping these 5 beauty essentials in your bag will make your life so much easier and better. With this list of beauty products, you’re sure to pull the look together in a jiffy.

A stay-at-home life, with or without kids, can be pretty dreadful. Pretty much everyone will witness those bad hair days, dry skin on the face, dehydrated hands, or a tiresome face. In whatever way you try, those salon visits on your list are hardly checked off.

Cheer up, these few things will help you look fairly elegant.

Also, with holidays around, this list can be helpful to pick a gift for your friends, that is nice and affordable.

So, let’s begin:

5 BEAUTY ESSENTIALS EVERY STAY-AT-HOME MOM NEEDS IN HER BAG

Tinted moisturizer:

No amount of makeup can beat well-hydrated and even skin. In spite of the fact that a healthy complexion requires more than a good skincare routine. It needs care as to eating a healthy balanced diet, adequate water consumption, good night’s sleep, an active lifestyle, and more. In today’s time, we are favored with a holy grail product like a tinted moisturizer.

It is a ONE-STEP makeup base for that radiant natural glow. It is just your daily moisturizer with a slight tint of color in it. It assists cover minor blemishes, spots, or redness. And lets you enjoy the perks of an even complexion. A tinted moisturizer can even help transition day-to-night makeup (using a pressed powder & some highlighter). The application doesn’t require brushes or blenders, it is easier to apply with fingers. A tinted moisturizer is not only budget-friendly but the formula is lightweight and blends into the skin smoothly.

As a busy mom, you certainly need this product in your bag to look a bit polished in the daily rush.

Red lipstick:

Whether you’re a warm skin tone, cool, or neutral, having your red with you can be lifesaving. Yes, you read it right! Again a one-step makeup.

Wondering if you can wear red every day? Hell yes, if you pick the right formula and texture! Red lip color can come in a variety of forms — from lip glosses to tints to stains to liquids to mattes, and the classic red lipstick. I find the classic red lipstick call for a few additional steps like prepping the lips (exfoliating, applying a lip balm, concealing) but the other forms of red colors on the list here are easier to go with. For me, it’s lip stains. Just one or two swipes and you’re ready to go.

I highly recommend finding the perfect red lip color, particularly for my fellow stay-at-home mommies/wives, it’ll lift up your spirit.

Glasses or shades:

Yes, a pair of eyeglasses/sunglasses to hide the dark circles around the eyes. If you have no time for the frills — simply put on your glasses or shades. They will do the trick.

No more priming your face, concealing the dark area around the eyes, putting eyeshadows, highlighters, and all. Just one plain solution. But don’t forget your red lipstick. You need it when wearing glasses to create balance. You don’t want your bare lips to make you look pale — because your eyes are drawing attention.

A cap/headband/dry shampoo:

Bad hair day? The simpler way out the better! You skip shampooing your hair in a hurry for the third time in a row. And now they look greasy, frizzy, awful. It happens.

One trick that can work a little is to spray some water all over your hair and dry them with a hairdryer in a cold setting. Another way is to backcomb your hair and pull them in a ponytail, topknot, or no-sweat messy bun. The third trick is to wear a headband for a classy look. But if your hair is frizzy enough for these styles then a cap can come useful.

At last, if nothing helps, dry shampoo can be a good bet. I don’t really recommend store-bought dry shampoos for their negative effects on hair and health. You can try making them using safe ingredients at home.

Hand cream:

Our hands — the excessively used yet equally uncared-for part of the body. I know that’s a hard reality of a homemaker’s life. Ever imagined how much we use our hands all day? After this whole thing of washing and cleaning, the skin on our hands undoubtedly loses moisture and becomes dry, dull, and dehydrated.

I, assuredly, forget to care for them. And then feel awkward between individuals. I used to dislike my hands for being worn out or shabby. But then I came to realize they endure immense throughout the day. Instead of acting unkind, they deserve love and care.

Therefore, investing in good hand cream is an essential need.

Related: Super Easy DIY Manicure & Pedicure Tips For Beautiful Hands & Feet

There you have my list of 5 beauty essentials that can help you look your best at any time. Whether you have time or not.

Be sure to share your list of beauty essentials that you cannot do without, and that help you look polished in no time. Thank you so much for reading. Always look your best!

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December 8, 2021
3-Minute Makeup Routine For Busy Moms

One of my new year’s resolutions has always been looking a little more presentable than being just plain out of bed. But like usual, keeping resolutions is hardest and a way to stick to it is by adding a quick makeup routine to my schedule.

Since many of us are work-at-home and stay-at-home mommies, our health itself is on the back burner, then doing full-on face makeup — you kidding? You ask.

Because honestly, who has time and would intend to cake up like a spectrum only to run errands at the grocery store or for a usual coffee date with your partner?

The idea behind a 3-minute makeup routine using only 3 products — Is that it’s something really achievable for an active mama.

Anyone and everyone can undoubtedly squeeze in a 3-minute makeup routine into their day and grip 3 makeup products easily.

The primary reason most homemakers and stay-at-home moms are put down compared to working women is because of their appearance.

That’s the power of dressing up. Others will respect you when you respect yourself — your appearance is a marking of that.

Since the dressing affects your attitude, you’re more graceful, positive, and productive when well-dressed.

Having said that, looking all pulled together is only doable when it’s quick and easy; when putting on a nice outfit and makeup is just a matter of a few minutes.

Here’s how you can create a decent look with the lowest as 3 multi-tasking products.

3-MINUTE MAKEUP ROUTINE FOR BUSY MOMS

Tinted Moisturizer:

Amongst the broad range of face products — liquid foundations, stick foundations, cushion foundations, cream compact foundations, airbrush foundations, bb creams, and cc creams selecting an ideal everyday product for yourself can be challenging.

It may also feel impractical to wear a foundation or even bb/cc cream on an everyday basis being a busy mom.

So what’s the best bet?

My suggestion —

A tinted moisturizer!

A tinted moisturizer could be your silver bullet to slightly — cover redness, conceal under-eye dark circles and spots, and even out the skin, giving you a natural-looking radiant complexion.

Most tinted moisturizers come with SPF (sun protection factor). Thus, nailing two birds with one stone — moisturizer plus sunscreen.

A tinted moisturizer can help cut two different routines – skincare and makeup routine into half by combining both skincare (toning & moisturizing) and makeup routine (primer, corrector, concealer, foundation) into ONE STEP.

Unlike foundations and bb/cc creams, tinted moisturizer is forgiving on the skin and is easier to remove.

Tinted moisturizer is the better bet for this sort of short and precise makeup routine since it can be applied by fingers, allowing you to forgo brushes, beauty blenders, or sponges.

A mattifying variant would also let you go without a setting powder. Thereby, proving to be a multi-tasking, time and effort-saving, affordable, and easy-to-use product.

Just take a pea-size amount on the tip of your finger and dot it around the area where you need coverage; blend it well into the skin and you’re good to go. It’s that easy, mommies.

Brow and lash mascara:

Eye-makeup preference isn’t the same for everyone.

Women with thinner eyebrows and lashes require a brow kit/pencil and volumizing mascara for lashes; some want to line their water-line with a flesh-toned pencil to open up the eyes and make yourself appear more awake and fresh; while those blessed with thicker brows or lashes can entirely skip this step. You can pick alternatives as per your requirement.

But a brow and lash mascara is one product that can come in handy for everyone. It’s again a super simple-to-use product that can make your brows and lashes look healthy and polished.

Just one coat is enough for thicker brows and lashes beauties and sweethearts with thinner brows and lashes may need another coat.

Related: Why I Love Wearing Minimal Makeup

Lip and Cheek Stain/Tint:

No makeup is complete without a little pop of color.

Whether you’re a neutral and muted lipstick lover or a fan of fresh rosy pink and red lips.

A little splash of color on lips and cheeks is going to make you look brighter and attractive and feel great about your appearance.

And a multi-tasker product like lip and cheek stains/tints proves useful in many ways.

You don’t have to worry about harmonizing your blush and lip color. Second, it’s easy to apply and the formula is comfortable. Thirdly, it’s easy to carry as it can stay even in your wallet.

The application is easier — just take 2-3 drops on the back of your hand and dab it on your cheeks and lips with your fingers.

For better results, apply on cheeks with the help of a beauty blender, and make sure not to wear any setting powder before you apply the cheek stain.

That’s all, I think, stay-at-home moms, work-at-home moms, or moms on the go need to quickly pull the look together and feel more confident.

How do you look more gathered, mama? Share your tips in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading.

February 27, 2021
10 Quarantine Beauty Tips

Stuck at home and casting around for some quarantine beauty tips? Or want to ditch the makeup and go fresh-faced for a while? Then this post is for you.

Not all women like to wear full-face makeup at home. I don’t like it either.

Home is a place to be ourselves. And not get caught up in one more job of putting on the makeup. Also, in a stressful state like this, doing a full face of makeup daily won’t be enjoyable, especially when you know you won’t be stepping out.

That’s a small part about makeup. But what about the other beauty treatments that you get done in a salon?

You need a beauty regimen in place to look and feel confident naturally, without salon treatments or makeup. Particularly in a lockdown situation like this, when beauty salons or at-home salon services aren’t accessible. You need to make a move before things become unmanageable.

In here, we’ll see how to look beautiful without professional salon beauty treatments. And consider not only facial beauty but appearance in general.

10 Quarantine Beauty Tips

Radiant skin:

Build an effective skincare routine. In order to have good skin, you should create a good morning and nightly skincare regimen. Wash your face twice daily. Preferably, once in the morning upon waking and second at night before going to bed. A clean, clear complexion is more important than anything to look good without makeup. Check out the detailed step-by-step guide to establish a good skincare routine.

This doesn’t stop here. To look great without makeup, you have to care for your body as well. Shower daily to cleanse, pamper, and polish your skin. Clean clothes should go next to clean skin.

Soft and shiny locks:

Keep your hair smelling fresh by shampooing regularly. Letting them air-dry. Applying a leave-in conditioner. Brushing twice a day.

Don’t forget to take a break from heat-styling tools.

In the case of overgrown hair, try styling it in different braids or a bun, a great way to explore new looks.

Body Care:

If you aren’t exfoliating your skin regularly, then you’re missing out on an important skincare factor. Get rid of the dead skin by exfoliating your face, lips, arms, and feet from time to time. Scrubbing the skin removes the dead skin layer and stimulates blood supply, leaving the skin soft and healthy.

In case you are still unfamiliar with the pros of shaving your arms and legs, then you’re missing out on an important benefit of having silky, smooth skin in the comfort of your home. Be sure to do some research and get yourself a good razor and creamy, moisturizing shaving gel or a soap bar.

Moisturizing matters:

Moisturize your face appropriately. Care for the skin around the eyes. Apply a moisturizer right after the shower to let the moisturizing cream finely absorb into the warm, damp skin to lock in extra moisture.

Apply a rich and creamy lotion to hands to soothe them from all the drying effects of frequent handwashing. Soften the dry, cracked feet by putting a generous amount of foot cream all over the feet and pulling on a pair of socks.

Shipshape eyebrows:

Eyebrows frame your face. Well-groomed eyebrows can instantly make you look beautiful without makeup more than 60% of the time.

First, decide on the thickness of your eyebrows. Do you want to grow them thicker? Applying castor or coconut oil or a mixture of both, in a circular motion for a minute daily, can help promote hair growth.

Understand the shape of your eyebrows before you start to carve them. If it’s been long and your eyebrows have grown out, then don’t overplay. Just follow the natural shape of your eyebrows. And, start small by removing the extra hair only.

To shape your eyebrows at home, you need a plucker/tweezers to pluck the hair, a thread to remove hair, a spoolie to brush your eyebrows, and a small pair of scissors to trim longer, grown hair.

Undressed nails:

Nail art or expensive nail lacquer shall not be required at all times. In fact, the well-trimmed and clean nails (yes, without paint) look more classy. Needless to say, bare nails are trending currently.

Instead of having broken, chipped, or uneven nails, you can always opt for going bare. For that, you may need a nail buffer, emery board, or nail filer to keep them in a polished shape.

Foot file:

Feet pamper session, once a month, will promote blood circulation, soften the skin, and improve the appearance. A foot filer can do a whole lotta the job of a pedicure. Read my complete article on Super Easy Manicure Pedicure Tips For Beautiful Hands Feet here.

Au Naturale Makeup:

You can check out our 5 Minute Makeup Routine and No Makeup Makeup Look For Busy Women articles to learn more.

Smell pleasant:

Perfumes not only lift up your spirit but they calm and soothe your mind. They work as a stress-reliever. And, make you feel attractive and lively to others around you. So be sure to spritz your favorite one.

Piece of jewelry:

A simple ear stud livens up your face and makes you look so much better. It adds character and enhances the look of your outfit. Even the other accessories, like an elegant wristlet or necklace, can play up your beauty naturally.

Final words:

A well-stocked bathroom cabinet can make a huge difference in caring for your body, top-to-toe. Those are some ways you can ensure you look as good as possible during this lockdown time.

I would love to know what beauty tips you are following during this quarantine period. Thank you so much for reading!

May 8, 2020
5-Minute Makeup Routine Using Only 5 Products
Tell me if you agree with me — regardless of how much do we love to follow today’s makeup trends, at all times, we love our good old 5-minute makeup?

Today, we’re going to recreate the same old-style makeup from the ’80s with a little modern touch. Yes, it literally takes 5 minutes and looks as good as any trendy makeup.

Photo by Manoel Marinho from Pexels

Anyone can follow this for their go-to makeup look when they don’t have more than 5 minutes and still want to look fresh & gathered.

(P.S. This makeup is not Hollywood/Bollywood style or what celebrities wore in those days. This is something that women wore in their day-to-day lives.)

A few steps to imitate even today are:

Good makeup starts with good skincare. Ensuring apt skincare is vital to get your makeup base right. If you remember, in those days too, makeup started with good skincare. Women washed their faces clean and put on moisturizing cream. There was Ponds cold cream only available in those days which was stated as a “cold cream” and not as moisturizing cream. And, despite the “cold cream” tag, everyone used it all twelve months. Now, there are many options available to choose from.

Make it simple, but significant – Don Draper

5-Minute Makeup Routine Using Only 5 Products

What you need:
- Primer.
- Powder foundation/Medium-high coverage compact powder/wet & dry compact powder.
- Eyebrow pencil/product.
- Eyeliner pencil or Mascara.
- Lip product.
Face Primer:

Earlier, they rubbed an ice cube over the face to help the makeup last longer. As decided to add a modern touch, primer is going to be an additional product. A primer will keep the makeup intact for a longer time. Here we’re not going to use any base makeup products like concealer/foundation/BB/CC cream. So, primer is necessary to hold the makeup in place, minimize the appearance of pores, avoid creasing, and provide a smooth makeup look. Choose a primer appropriate to skin type (oily/dry skin). Take a tiny bit amount on your fingers and spread it all over the face. You can skip a primer if you’re at home and this is your everyday makeup. Also, if you don’t opt for.

Powder Foundation:

Previously, there were a few loose powders with white/rose tones. But now, with a wide variety of options handy for each and every skin tone, you can make smart choices in terms of formulation, texture, finish, shade, etc., I strongly advocate powder foundation as it does the job of concealer, foundation, and sometimes sunscreen lotion as well. Thus, three lesser steps. Apply with a puff for high coverage. Take care to blend nicely.

Eyebrow Product:

In those days, eyebrows were never given their due attention. Threading was the only eyebrow grooming method. In fact, the eyebrow grooming step was entirely omitted by many women. However, we cannot afford to do that now. Notably, in this era of selfies & HD cameras doing the brows is of much importance. Pencils give a natural finish, essential with this kind of neutral makeup. Buy a pencil that comes with Spoolie to make it simple.

Eyeliner or Mascara:

Formerly, there had been several eyeliner styles but the most favored was classic eyeliner with tiny wings. Talking about India, heavy kajal on the lower lashline was the beloved way. So, the heavily kohled look remains admired by people like me. As far as I remember, Lakme kajal in a crayon form and liquid eyeliner were the first entrants in the market. Picking a style relies on your individual taste. Pencil eyeliners are comfortable to work with, on-the-go. But if you like winged eyeliner then liquids/gels/felt tip pens are great choices. You can put to use colored pencil eyeliners to add a little pop of color.

If you’re a mascara person, then it is going to be too simple for you. It’s the only product you need for your eye makeup.

Photo by Matt Seymour on Unsplash

Lip Product:

Finally, the major component of makeup – Lipsticks. Glossy and shiny – pinks and reds were the lipstick trends of the 80s. To be quite honest, I didn’t like lipsticks back then at all. I dislike them both in terms of colors and finishes. Thankfully, much like all the other cosmetics, lipsticks have improved a lot over the period of time. Nowadays, there are lip shades for every occasion. Lipsticks or lip stains can double up as a blush. Opt for matte lipsticks, creamy ones, or glosses according to your outfits and events.

Final Words:

This super quick makeup routine is for anyone short on time and cannot spend more than 5 minutes on makeup while getting ready. Also, for those who don’t like a made-up look at all times. By keeping simple, it’ll look classy and take less time and effort. It is easier to carry 5 products in your handbag as well. This is how I recreate the old-style 5-minute makeup.

Would you like to share your quick makeup tips and tricks? I would love to hear your suggestions in the comments section below.

Thank you so much for reading! Also, let’s connect on Instagram. I would love to know you in person!
October 29, 2019
10 Simple Beauty Tips To Glam Up Your Look This Diwali

After Navratris, it’s time for Diwali celebrations! Truly, these festive months are so joyful! Along with home cleaning, decorating, sweets, and puja preparations – getting all dolled up should be just as important. So, girls, let’s not miss any opportunity to woo your man with a desi look. Today, I have for you these simple tips to glam up your look this Diwali in the least amount of time.

10 SIMPLE BEAUTY TIPS TO GLAM UP YOUR LOOK THIS DIWALI

Ubtan:

Keeping in tune with the traditional vibes, why not start with the good old skincare technique? – Ubtan. Our traditional recipes work wonders. Ubtan is an ancient recipe – with minor changes in the ingredients, and works for all types of skin.

I call Ubtan a one-step facial because it cleanses, exfoliates, and can be used as a face pack and also for facial hair removal. I had a friend in college, who never used soap or cleanser for bathing. She only used ubtan and believe me she had healthy and fair skin.

To use ubtan as a Scrub – first, apply it as a face pack. Then, while removing it, scrub in a circular motion and rinse with water. For better results, apply ubtan two-three times a week.

Coconut Milk Hair Mask:

My grandma swears by this recipe. It is an incredible solution to numerous hair problems. Coconut milk can cure hair fall, prevent premature greying, overcome itchy scalp, tame frizzy hair, deeply moisturize dry hair and give a soft silky texture.

Having smooth and silky hair will enable you to style them super quickly during festive times. Apply this hair mask and leave it for an hour before shampooing. Once or twice a week is advisable.

Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash

Milk and rose petal Soak for hands and feet:

Diwali is all about jewelry and traditional wear which means hands and feet will be visible. Therefore, they need appropriate nourishment.

Milk and rose petal soak is the simplest and again one-step way to soften the cuticles and brighten up the skin. Once a week is adequate.

Mehndi:

How can an Indian ethnic look be complete without Henna/mehndi on hands? The gem of Indian beauty, henna/mehndi can really make for an impactful element of your appearance.

Read:

Super Simple Skincare Routine For Busy Women

Super Easy Manicure Pedicure Tips For Beautiful Hands & Feet

7 Easy Ways To Look-Put-Together On A Budget

8 Ways To Enjoy Being A Stay-At-Home Mom/Wife

It’s time to jazz up your look with some makeup. Taking into account the general rule of thumb – Light makeup with slightly heavy ethnic wear and vice versa, complimenting makeup can add charms to your appearance. Light makeup does not mean something like No-makeup or simple makeup. It means, keeping the colors and intensity in harmony with the outfit to avoid looking overdone.

Primer:

You’ll need a primer if you’re going to run around attending the guests, cooking food, or performing pujas. Because chances are you’ll sweat. A primer will ensure that your eye makeup doesn’t smudge, your foundation doesn’t appear patchy or your concealer doesn’t settle into the fine lines. It absorbs natural oils from the skin and gives your foundation something to stick to, for a longer time.

Photo by Rafi Ahmed Haven from Pexels

Illuminating serum:

This is a must-have product for a festive look. Mixing a tiny amount of illuminating serum with your foundation will add a healthy glow to the face. Combining it with the foundation helps forgo the additional step of blending separately.

Contours And Highlights:

Yes, slight contouring and highlighting will sculpt your face. It’ll take your makeup to the next level and help you photograph really well.

Bold Lipsticks:

Time to put all the neutral and nude lipsticks aside and flaunt bold lips. Reds, peaches, pinks, berries, wines, burgundies, fuschias., just go for it and make your outfit stand out.

Nail Art:

This Diwali, dress your nails in traditional hues. Colors like maroon, peacock green or blue, royal pink, and yellow would look great with Indian outfits.

Photo by Hemant Singh on Unsplash

Accessories:

Designer earrings, bangles, maang tika, anklets, toe-rings, hair accessories, bindis, sindoor., wear everything. It’s Diwali! It should be all conventional, bling, and girly!

Final Words:

Spending hours at the salons or on lengthy DIY beauty treatments during this busiest time, isn’t realistic, always. I’m sure these simple and quick beauty tips will help you glam up your look this Diwali. Would you like to add some tips and tricks? I would love to know your thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading! Wish You A Very Happy And Prosperous Diwali!

You can connect with me on Instagram. And be sure to dm me, I would love to know you in person!

October 25, 2019
No-Makeup Makeup Look For Busy Women
If you get simple beauty and naught else, you get about the best God invents. – Robert Browning

With No-makeup, makeup trend all over the place, mastering the art can be a favor to yourself.

Tired of being late to the office every day? Fed up of applying too many makeup products daily? But, still, want something on your face? No-makeup makeup can be your best friend.

Makeup plays a significant role in your professional life and so does going overboard. And, what if it steals the precious time of your mornings? Applying a lot of products every day also seems impractical.

A no-makeup, makeup can be worn anywhere – from office to grocery shopping, when hosting a party at home, for a day time formal event or a casual outing with friends.

So, what is a no-makeup, makeup look?

Basically, a no-makeup look involves makeup using the bare minimum products, for an ‘au naturale’ look.

First, let’s determine how do you want your makeup to be?

Do you prefer enhanced eye-look, well-defined lips, or an even complexion? Choosing a style is a great way to make most out of your no-makeup look. We all love to intensify at least one part of our face. A no-makeup look should enable you to add a personal touch to your makeup.

I highly recommend having a separate bag for these products so you don’t have to sift through all the products when in a hurry.

Read:
Before starting with the makeup, ensure good skincare i.e., cleansing, toning & moisturizing, sun protection, and lip balm 10-15 minutes prior to applying makeup.

Look #1

Flawless skin:

What you need:
- Concealer
- BB/CC cream (since these are easy to blend with fingers)
- Setting powder
- blush
- Highlighter
- Bronzer (optional)
- Eyebrow pencil
- Mascara
- Lip stain/gloss
1. Apply a BB/CC cream and blend it well.

2. Conceal only the required areas.

3. Apply setting powder with a brush.

4. Define the eyebrows.

5. Tight-line using a flesh-colored eye-pencil (optional).

6. Put a couple of coats of mascara.

7. Apply a natural-color blush on the apples of the cheeks.

8. Use very little highlighter on the high points of the face for a glowy finish.

9. Bronzer can be used as a contouring product to balance the highlighter effect.

10. Dab some lipstick on the lips for a stained look.

Look #2

Enhanced Eyes:

What you need:
- Concealer
- Compact powder
- Blush
- Eyebrow product
- Brown/Black pencil eyeliner (pencils, because they’re easy to work with than liquid formula)
- Mascara
- Lip gloss/stain
1. Apply concealer on the under-eyes, eye-lids, and on the dark spots and blend it properly.

2. Set it with a compact powder using a puff.

3. Fill the eyebrows.

4. Apply a brown eyeliner pencil on the upper lashline really close to the lashes( you can wing it if you wish to). Now, you can either keep it that way or smudge the eyeliner for a smokey look. If you like heavily kohled eyes, then only tight-line the upper lashline and apply a thick layer of kohl on the bottom lashline (in this case, a black eyeliner looks wonderful).

5. Tight-line using the same pencil.

6. Apply generous coats of mascara.

7. Use a muted blush for balance.

8. Put some lipgloss or lip stain to finish the look.

Look #3

Well-defined Lips:

What you need:
- Concealer/BB cream
- Setting powder
- Blush
- Eyebrow pencil
- Mascara
- lipliner
- Lipsticks
- lip gloss
1. Apply BB cream on the face and on the lips. If you’re using a concealer, make sure to conceal the lips.

2. Set it with powder.

3. Do your eyebrows.

4. Put some mascara.

5. Apply a light blush.

6. Line the lips following the shape of your lips. (optional)

7. Put your favorite lipstick.

8. Top it up with a gloss.

Pro Tip: Look for a medium-high coverage pressed powder or one-step powder foundation to speed up the base makeup process.

Final Words:

If there’s an option for me to get up 15-20 minutes early to do the makeup or sleep for another 10 or 15 minutes & skip or eliminate a few steps from applying makeup, then I would choose the latter one for life.

Why? Because I think you’ll look & perform better when you’re well-slept. Your makeup should include the only steps which are necessary and don’t hesitate to get rid of all the others.

Thank you so much for reading. Comment below and share your thoughts, suggestions, and techniques about the No-makeup makeup look.

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October 9, 2019
Super Easy DIY Manicure & Pedicure Tips For Beautiful Hands & Feet
The happiest girls always have the prettiest nails – Tammy Taylor

Every woman dreams of pretty hands and feet. And, why shouldn’t we, for our hands and feet be spotted quite often? There are two groups of women though.

Group one always looks like they just stepped out of a nail salon, and group two, who are unable to remove even a worn-off nail paint. Nothing can be unimpressive like chipped nails, dry hands, or cracked feet.

On the other side, clean hands and feet, even with simple coats of nail paint, can raise internal positiveness beyond the outer look. It is an indication of self-love.

The skin on our hands and feet is exposed to sun rays, dirt, pollution as much as our facial skin, and so, it demands attention equivalently.

As we saw in our Super Simple Skincare Routine article, how we can maintain a bright and healthy complexion with little effort here and there, similar results can be achieved, at home, for hands and feet if you don’t want to spend a fortune at the salons.

(P.S.- I am not a skincare expert. I’ve been following these tips for the last year and the outcomes are wonderful. You can talk to your skincare consultant before following these steps.)

Super Easy Manicure-Pedicure Tips for Beautiful Hands & Feet

To follow these steps you’ll have to get your pedicure essential tool kit ready. You can buy one or individualize using helpful items such as:
- Face Cloths
- Scrub/exfoliator
- Brightening pack
- Pumice stone
- Nail Brush
- Orange stick
- Nail trimmer
- Nail filer
- Cuticle pusher
- Cuticle oil/cream
- Basecoat
- Nail Paints
- Topcoat
- Body butter/lotion
Super Easy Manicure-Pedicure Tips for Beautiful Hands & Feet

Prep up

Remove previously applied nail polish, if any. Trim the nails as per the length and file them into the shape of your choice. There are some general nail-shapes like round, oval, square, almond, squoval and then there are also trendy ones like a stiletto, coffin, pointe shoe nails, etc., Here’s a detailed article from cosmopolitan.com about Your Definitive Guide to Every Type of Nail Shape

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Soak

Lay a medium size towel on the floor. Place a bowl filled with warm water on it (the bowl should be large enough to place your hands/feet). Put some shower gel into the water and soak your hands or feet (in case of a pedicure) in it for a good 5-10 minutes.

As a natural variant – add 1/4 cup of milk and some rose petals to the water to prepare a foot soak. This will be a great cuticle softener and will moisturize dry skin.

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Scrub

For the manicure, apply the body scrub to both the arms and massage them using light pressure.

Use a body scrub to exfoliate legs and feet and a pumice stone for the foot sole. A pumice stone works best if lathered up with a moisturizing gel/soap for rubbing the hardened areas of skin in a circular motion. Be gentle and do not rub vigorously or you’ll make the skin sore.

Lightly scrub finger/toenails with a nailbrush. Dip the hands/feet in water to wash the scrub off. This is the right time to clean underneath the nails with an orange stick. Push the cuticles back and pat dry your arms/feet.

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Apply a pack

Apply an anti-tanning pack, a regular mud pack, a brightening pack, or a moisturizing one according to the skin type and season, all over the arms and feet for 10-12 minutes. And wash it off with clean water.

Massage

This is a very important step in the process. Massage a generous amount of nourishing cream into the skin. Massaging stimulates blood circulation which gives the skin a healthy glow.

Now, if you have extra time here, I’ll strongly suggest wrapping your arms/feet in a food wrapper film (cling film) for 5-10 minutes. This will help the nourishing cream to seal moisture in the outer layer of the skin making it soft and supple.

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Nail Enamel

The final and best part is the nail polish application. Wipe off the nails of any oil from the massage cream. Apply a base coat and let it dry first. Next, apply two-three thin coats of nail polish in short breaks (2-3 minutes), allowing each layer to dry out well to avoid smudging.

Once dry, apply the topcoat for the nail polish to last longer. Dip the nails in ice water for a couple of minutes to speed up the drying process. You can learn nail art designs online if you love trendy nails.

Image by www.picjumbo.com from Pixabay

Final Words

These manicure-pedicure steps should be followed once a month. In between, wax or shave for a neat appearance.

A face cloth with a little shower gel can be used for daily exfoliation. Change the nail paint weekly for a fresh and well-maintained look. On the flip side, make sure to give your nails a break from polish to give them some time to breathe. Nightly, using a rich moisturizer, almond, or coconut oil will be beneficial for deeper nourishment. Wear socks overnight for soft feet the following morning.

The hard work you go through during this process will be worthwhile when you see a rise in your confidence and when it looks beautiful.

Let me know in the comments section if I missed something. Are there any tips we can add to these manicure-pedicure steps? Thank you so much for reading

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June 4, 2019
Super Simple Skincare Routine For Moms

Do you want to enhance your beauty without makeup? – A good skincare routine is the way to go.

For healthy and glowing skin, you need to keep it clean.

Allotting a small amount of time to a good skincare routine will keep you looking bright, fresh, and glowy all the time.

Unlike makeup, which lasts for a few hours (you cannot wear makeup 24/7), a good skincare routine keeps the complexion in great shape even while aging.

It is important to start doing a little bit for your skin at an early age to maintain a smooth and supple complexion.

Neglecting the skin can cause issues such as pimples, acne, blackheads, pigmentation, and dry skin, which can take time to cure.

Many people see the results immediately after starting a routine, while others may take some time.

Once you start following the routine, day by day, you’ll start noticing improvement in your skin.

(Note: I am not a skincare expert. This is a simple routine that works for me and my family. It would be great to consult your dermatologist before starting any skincare routine to know what steps and products suit your skin.)

This is a basic routine that anyone with normal/oily/combination, or dry skin can follow.

People with sensitive skin should follow the advice of their dermatologist.

SUPER SIMPLE SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR BUSY MOMS

DAILY

1) Cleansing:

a) Remove the eye makeup using a cotton wipe and good-quality makeup remover.

Take some remover on a cotton ball and hold it gently over the closed eyelashes for a few seconds; wait for the mascara to dissolve, and then wipe it off. Use a cotton swab (Q-tip) to clean further thoroughly.

This step is required only if you’ve applied eye makeup. Otherwise, start the routine from step (b).

b) Apply cleansing lotion to the face and massage for a couple of minutes until the makeup breaks down. Wipe off with a cotton pad, a damp sponge, or even better – using tissues/baby wipes.

After this, cleanse your face with a mild facial wash.

Follow step (b) even when you’ve not applied any makeup to remove the oil, dirt, and grime. This step is essential for deep cleansing (aka double cleansing).

2) Toning:

Take some toner on a cotton pad, and apply it to the face, wiping off any residue left behind after cleansing.

Use an alcohol-free toner for normal or combination skin, or an astringent lotion if you have extremely oily skin. People with dry skin can skip this step.

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3) Moisturizing:

Apply moisturizing lotion on your face in upward strokes, covering the neck area as well.

A moisturizer that dries to a matte finish or a gel-based one will be a good pick for oily skin. Dry skin beauties can use a day cream for deep moisturization.

Moisturize for at least 15-20 minutes before applying the makeup to ensure that the product sinks well into the skin.

Moisturizing at night is essential to experience well-hydrated, soft, and smooth skin the next morning.

4) Eye-Cream:

Choose a good eye cream or gel, and apply it gently under the eye area. Include this step in your night skincare routine.

You can start using an eye cream from your late 20s to prevent wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes.

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5) Lip Balm:

Exfoliate your lips after washing your face every day.

You can use a washcloth to gently scrub off the dead skin from the lips. And apply a good lip balm.

If you have pigmented lips, use a mix of almond oil and vitamin E oil, and apply it to the lips regularly to get rid of the pigmentation.

WEEKLY

6) Exfoliating:

Take a fine granule gentle exfoliator, dot it on a damp face, and scrub in a light circular motion.

Do this at least once a week. This step is vital to remove the dead skin layer from the face, necessary for a clear and brighter complexion.

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7) Face Masks:

Choose a face mask according to your skin type – moisturizing masks for dry skin, clay/mud packs for oily skin.

Cleanse the face (follow step 1).

Apply the face mask, leave it for 5-10 minutes, and rinse off with lukewarm water. Or follow the instructions on the product.

Pat dry and apply moisturizer or night cream (if it is nighttime) immediately on a damp face to maximize the results.

Follow this step, 1-2 times a month if you’re under 30, and weekly for 30+ women.

Final Words

The CTM routine (Cleansing-Toning-Moisturizing) should be followed twice a day.

Along with a good skincare routine, a balanced diet, proper water intake, enough sleep, regular exercise, and a stress-free lifestyle are important for better skin.

A daily skincare routine is a great investment for lifetime results. Practicing these steps regularly will ensure a healthy complexion.

I hope these tips are helpful. What’s your skincare routine? Share with me in the comments section. Thanks for reading,

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December 29, 2018
7 Easy Ways To Look Put Together On A Budget
People will stare. Make it worth their while – Harry Winston.

In today’s world, looking put together has become an important part of professionalism.

People will observe you on every occasion as you meet them. When you look polished you seem to be in tune with the world. It boosts your confidence and self-admiration.

To look put together, you don’t need frequent shopping trips or a whole lot of new stuff. You just need good skincare, haircare, and styling routine. And, make most of what you already have.

Here I have split the steps into two parts, you want to follow both parts, to obtain the desired results.

PERSONAL GROOMING:-

1. Luminous Face:

Eyebrows and facial hair removal are a crucial part of grooming, it gives you a cleaner look. Following a good skincare routine is important to have smooth and glowy skin.

2. Slick Hair:

Apply a hair mask for pre-conditioning treatment. Shampoo your hair as required depending on the season – in summers you might need to shampoo more than you do in colder months. You can keep it to once or twice a week in cold weather and two-three times in summers. Dry your hair in a cold setting if you like to use the dryer after shampooing.

For special occasions – use a hair straightener/curler. Cut and color regularly for a glossy look.

3. Sleek Arms & Legs:

Shave or wax (whichever you like) once a month or depending on the hair growth. You can check the detailed article on DIY manicures & pedicures here.

All these things will give you a naturally fresh look. Then the next part is

STYLING

4. Glowy Makeup:

Have a preferred makeup look using your favorite products. The basics include BB/CC cream/foundation, concealer, Compact/loose powder, Brow pencil/kit, eyeliner, colored eyeliner/eye-shadow, kohl pencil, mascara, blush, Lipsticks/gloss (a fresh color), and nail paints.

Keep the lip and nail shade based on the dress color and style (for example, muted shades for casual wear and brighter ones for special events). Also, while applying BB/CC cream/foundation and compact powder make sure to cover the neck area and the area behind the ears. Never forget to apply body butter/lotion to your hands and feet.

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5. Styled Hair:

Try some quick and easy hairdos (Ponytails, Updos, Braids) on a relaxing day to see what suits your face. Pick 2-3 of them, which looks best on you, and have them as your go-to hairstyles.

6. Dressy look:

Choose outfits according to your body type (pear, hourglass, apple, etc.,). Further, while selecting the colors, consider your skin tone (warm/cool/neutral). That way you won’t go wrong with the purchases.

7. Right Accessories:

I always believe Less Is More when it comes to jewelry. Keep it to the minimum and I am sure you’ll love it.
- chic neck-piece & earrings
- pair of sunglasses
- feminine perfume
- cozy footwear
- stylish belt
- classy/casual watch
- modish bracelet/bangle and rings
- elegant handbag
is all you need to look nicely put together.

In this article, I encourage my beloved stay-at-home mommies & wives to take good care of themselves since we (including me) tend to neglect ourselves while taking care of our homes and our families. And, my working lovelies, to wake up 5-10 minutes early to squeeze in some time to dress up.

To new mommies, if doing these things yourself isn’t possible, surely take an hour’s escape to the salon. To all the Beautiful Ladies take some time to pamper yourself Because You Are So Worth it!

Thank you so much for reading. I’d love to know your tips and tricks to look put together in the comments section below.

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November 23, 2018

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