July 27, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
For many of us buying the ‘big brand name’ cosmetics is more of a luxury purchase due to the costs involved, so when we travel to foreign countries we often look for great deals on such items. When we think we are getting great deals overseas, we often forget that we have to factor in tax and duty charges though. However, it is possible to buy “duty free” cosmetics! Where? You will notice dutyfree stores located in airports and CBD’s at which anyone who has a current airline boarding pass and proof of ID can purchase from.
Duty free cosmetics, skincare, and makeup items can also be found online as well as in the country you travel to, and knowing where to shop is all about learning what resources are available. There are certain limit allowances that duty free stores carry, so make sure that you are aware of this, as when you are shopping you will have to pay attention to how much you can buy at a time, in order to avoid further costs when you get back home.
When you are looking at purchasing duty free cosmetics it’s a really good idea to make a list of the items which you really need vs those which you would like. Some items are not always cheaper buying dutyfree compared with retail stores, so you should do some comparison shopping online to ensure that you spend your money on those items which are either rarely found in retail stores or really are at a bargain price. Once you know which items you are going to save on you can begin to make your list of ‘want’s’ and this is where most travellers often splash out and treat themselves to the latest brand name cosmetics.
Whether you are shopping online or in a foreign country, you can find all of your needs for duty free cosmetics if you are willing to take the time to look.
July 25, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Airbrushing has been around for many years but has only recently hit the high street. With many cosmetics companies competing for the Best Airbrush Make up System these new machines are no longer just for the pro makeup artist. The makeup itself is a light weight formula made to suit any skin type. So is this new design a must have or should we stick to what we know? Lets find out!
There are alot of airbrush kits for sale out there but one in particular grabbed my attention. Temptu Pro. Temptu Pro are a cosmetics company that specialize in airbrush machines and makeup. They are both shop and online based. Over the last few years Temptu Pro has grown in popularity immensely, not only because they supply airbrush make up foundation, blush, eyeshadow but they also supply body art makeup and tattoo transfers and stencils. They also have a pro membership programme, which allow you discounts and information on the latest products.
I have accumulated about ten reviews that i have found on Temptu make up and also the Temptu airbrush system.
These reviews were the first ten i came across and a whopping 80% loved the product.
Many people mentioned how it leaves a flawless look on your skin and that no other foundation has ever lasted as long as Temptu makeup. There were some issues about colour matches but most people found their perfect shade.
Most of the new users found it strange and somewhat distorting at first to use it but quickly got used to the device as all you need is some practice. One user even commented on how she was going to get the cordless Temptu airbrush system at next years IMATS ( international make up artist Trade Show). Since the foundation has a built in primer it saved time for one customer also and most reviewers could not say “enough great things about this product”
There was a comment from a woman that had tried the product and this is what she had to say, “If you are 16 years old and have perfect skin and a trust fund, this system fine. If not, I would use Make up Forever HD”. This comment was then answered buy a woman who insisted that the Temptu Pro was worth every cent and found a solution to makeup settling in her wrinkles. All she did was blend and pat the foundation and took to applying less in that area in the future.
Overall, statements such as ” It’s Love” and ” I was swimming in the ocean, hiking, tanning and at the end of the day it was still on” were used in the online Temptu makeup reviews, leaving the average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
There are always alternatives to this. You could purchase cheap airbrush kits and cheap airbrush makeup but will they stand the test.
You can argue all you want about this product but with the final conclusion being 4.1 out of 5, looks like the reviewers gave Temptu Pro the thumbs up.
July 23, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Rosacea, Natural Cosmetics, and Mineral Makeup
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that causes redness and swelling primarily in the face. Other areas that can be affected are the scalp, neck, ears, chest, and back. Rosacea can progress from frequent flushing of the skin to persistent redness, pimples, and visible blood vessels in the face.
What type of cosmetics are recommended for a Rosacea skin condition?
Many people prefer to use natural products on their sensitive skin to prevent flair ups and treat Rosacea. Natural products are gentle on the skin and do not carry the risk of side affects. The best approach for treating Rosacea starts with using safe natural products with herbs and botanicals, rather than synthetics and chemicals. Cosmetics having synthetic ingredients are far more likely to irritate your sensitive skin. It is recommended to try a natural product for more than 3 months. You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the product and the number of flair ups. During this time period, take the time to journal and record flair ups, skin sensitivity, and skin appearance.
What irritating ingredients should be avoided that are found in some cosmetics?
Cosmetics that are natural mineral based or water based and oil free are highly recommended for Rosacea. However, be careful in selecting your product because the majority of mineral products on the market are still loaded with preservatives like parabens; they also use dyes and fillers. Ingredients can be evaluated at the Evironmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Report. Do your research to become knowledgeable about what ingredients are in your cosmetics and products.
Some of the ingredients to look out for that may irritate your sensitive skin:
alcohol fragrance menthol talc petrochemical peppermint eucalyptus witch hazel nano GMO gluten parabens dyes bismuth oxychloride nut
Quality mineral based cosmetics nourish the skin with certified organic antioxidants. Some of the organic antioxidants include grape seed extract and pomegranate extract.
How do I use mineral based products?
Select a mineral based foundation that matches your skin tone and doesn’t irritate it. To cover up blemishes, apply mineral based foundation sparingly with a small tipped brush. Apply again if needed. Apply the foundation again with a larger kabuki brush. If you would like a bit more coverage, add a translucent powder/mineral veil over this. Finish with a beautiful blush. Make sure to brush, brush, brush to polish and achieve a lovely glowing complexion.
A few other tips:
Apply mineral based cosmetics over dry skin. If you use a moisturizer, allow it to dry. Mineral based cosmetics are highly concentrated and should be applied sparingly to prevent caking. Less is More. Ample brushing brings out the beautiful glow. Cosmetics with a green or yellow base are good for redness issues. Bronzers can take away reddish tones and help your make-up last longer.
Recommendation: First Bliss Organic Cosmetics offer a quality product from London, England. The mineral based cosmetics use natural and safe ingredients. Minerals and pigments are jet milled pharmaceutical grade with certified organic botanicals.
–The carefreebeauty.eu team
July 18, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
A lot of time we think that if we have a fresh hairstyle and trendy clothes we look great. Little bumps on our face are getting hidden away as much as possible with the help of the cosmetics, but many of us do not know that we might actually be hurting ourselves by using cosmetics for a long time and not trying to look young and fresh through different methods. This does not mean that we should never wear make-up, but excessive use of cosmetics cannot be a good thing for the skin. Just imagine wearing a lot of make up all they long to hide those little imperfections. Most of the cosmetics, especially the cheap ones contain all kinds of chemicals that can help us on short term and hurt us on long term. You use a foundation base or a powder to hide your skin blemishes and you get so used to the face you see in the mirror that you start believing its yours. Then one day when you decide to undergo a deep cleansing of your face you see that you still have the blemishes but you also have wrinkles. Now you start panicking and use even more make up to use those wrinkles too. Then you start thinking about some creams, lotions or gels that promise anti-ageing, about plastic surgery and how to regenerate your skin.
Having beautiful skin is possible at all ages but it requires a lot of self discipline and will. It also depends a lot on the way you live your life and the changes that you are willing to make. If you think your skin looks really bad and you spend more and more time analyzing yourself in the mirror consider visiting a dermatologist and ask for a specialists opinion. You can also consider visiting a beauty salon and set an appointment with the cosmetologist, but one single session is not going to help you too much. If you dont want to waste money by going to a beauty salon and you are thinking that Hollywood stars have beautiful skin because they can afford it, then well, the answer is both yes and no. yes, Hollywood stars can afford to keep their skin young looking, but they are all doing everything from skin treatments recommended by specialists to anti-ageing creams and to the more common advices like for example making masks at home from different fruits or vegetables.
Most of us want to stay young forever or grow old beautifully and all this mostly because we want to be like the Hollywood stars and look like them. The truth is that a lot of time they spend hours in a row in the make up chair to look they way they do and sometimes they use cosmetic surgery to change what they dont like. The anti-ageing process is something all the people involved in the cosmetics industry and not only want to know. Every month new creams, lotions, gels or similar appear on the market and claim to be the best product available. One thing to remember is that not all the products will do the job they advertise and more importantly what works for one person might not work for the other one. Having the skin Hollywood stars have can be achieved by common people too without paying the amount of money celebrities pay, but by being more conscious about their skin and their body. While anti-ageing creams and other skin related creams can help us improve the way we look and feel, there are several lifestyle changes we need to make and like in most cases when it comes to our health these are eating healthy, drinking a lot of water and exercising.
July 17, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Summer is fast approaching and with most people wanting to spend some time in the sun it is important for us to use certain products to protect our skin from harmful ultraviolet rays that may cause severe damage in the long run. The number of cases with regards to people contracting skin cancer has been slowly increasing over the years. Plus, there are various harmful products that have caused extensive damage to our ozone layer adding to the risk of having skin cancer for people who frequently expose themselves to the sun.
It is but natural for many of us to lounge in the sun after spending a considerable amount of time hibernating during the cold winter days. We, ladies especially want to run off to the nearest beach to get that summer tan we have long been wanting.
Before you put on your bikini for a hot day at the beach, you have to pause for a moment and think about certain issues that have gotten women all over the world very concerned. Studies have indicated that the occurrence of melanoma among women especially beyond their 30s is increasing. This cancer is a result of a woman’s exposure to the sun during her early years, teens and during her 20s. UV light causes mutations in the DNA of the body leading to formation of tumor and cancer. Also, exposure to the sun is the major cause of the occurrence of dreaded wrinkles.
Anti-oxidants like vitamins E and C have anti-aging attributes and helps prevent cancer. You can find in the market sunscreens and lotions that contain anti-oxidants to help protect and keep skin healthy.
Sunscreen is very important to apply if you expose yourself to the sun. But for people who are in for some sweat during these hot summer days, the mixture of certain outdoor elements and sweat can easily wear off your sunscreen. Look for longer wearing sunscreens to have protection from ultraviolet rays all the time. Reapplying sunscreen every two to three hours would be most ideal.
You can also find a lot of make-up and cosmetic products that contain sunscreen protection ranging from powders, foundation, eye shadow, blush and even lipstick. Cream blush can stand up better towards sweat and also easily blends with sunscreen.
Summer is a time of fun and relaxation and we should enjoy every moment of it. While having some fun in the sun, protect your skin with products containing sunscreen features to keep it soft, supple and healthy.