• Curly – With curly hair, the hair follicles tend to dry out. Because of this, it is important that you use a good, moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Once the hair has been washed and rinsed, gently blot it dry with a towel and then place about a dime size amount of a silicone-based serum in the palm of your hands, working it through the hair from the roots to the ends. Instead of blow-drying, detangle the hair with your fingers and then allow it to dry naturally.
• Wavy – For wavy hair, you want to use a shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner, creating a good lather before you rinse with warm water and then cold water. Using a wide-tooth comb, separate the hair strands and then sprits with hair shine that has a silicone-base. You can blow dry your hair but always use a diffuser, moving the nozzle down the hair shaft, which will help seal the protective cuticle.
• Straight – For people with straight hair, they often battle a dull, greasy look that has no bounce or texture. In this case, you want to use a deep-cleaning shampoo every day. Be very particular about the type of conditioner you use in that some will only cause the hair to look dirty, even when you just washed it. Then once a week, apply a small amount of clarifying gel to the roots, which will help oil buildup. Once your hair has been blown dry, you can enhance the sheen by using a flat iron.

Cleaning and caring for silver jewelry is simple to do if you follow a few basic steps. With a little care and maintenance, your silver jewelry should always shine.

When you purchase silver jewelry, the first thing to remember is that silver is a soft metal. Even a heavy silver ring will bend if enough force is added to it–which means, you should take off your ring before lifting anything heavy.
Tarnishing is caused by oxidization and moisture in the air. It first appears as a golden hue on the silver, but quickly turns black.Another thing to bear in mind is how you store your jewelry when it is not being worn. Silver should never be stored with other metals or loose in a jewelry box. You should keep your silver in a small zippered plastic bag by itself. Not only will this keep other jewelry from rubbing the silver (possibly causing scratches), it will protect it from the air, which causes quick tarnishing.

Never leave silver jewelry lying against bare wood. Wood, especially oak, contains an acid that will mar the surface of the silver. Paper and cardboard, since they are wood pulp products, will have the same effect, so avoid storing silver in envelopes or small cardboard boxes also.

• Applying Sunscreen Properly
  Most people use sunscreen improperly by not applying enough. They apply only 25% to 50% of the recommended amount. Sunscreen should be applied liberally enough to all sun-exposed areas that it forms a film when initially applied. It takes 20-30 minutes for sunscreen to be absorbed by the skin, so it should be applied at least a half an hour before going out in the sun. Sunscreen should also be the last product applied especially on the face since some sunscreens can break down in the presence of water contained in water-based foundations and moisturizers.
• Reapplying Sunscreen
  Most instructions on sunscreen labels recommend reapplying sunscreen “frequently”, but the definition of “frequently” is vague. A common instruction is to reapply sunscreen after 2-4 hours in the sun. Sunscreen should also be reapplied after swimming, excessive sweating, or toweling. Sunscreen should be applied daily. The daily use of a low-SPF sunscreen (15) has been shown to be more effective in preventing skin damage than the intermittent use of a higher SPF sunscreen.

• Traditional eye shadow powders are very easy to use with small applicator brushes and foam pads. For a dimensional look, blend two colors of powder or one color of powder on top of a cream shadow base.
• With cream-based eye shadows, less really is more. The cream shadows generally come in small squeeze tubes that really enhance the look of your eyes with a light application across the lid, reaching up to your brows if you wish.

Eyeliner

• To really define your eyes, apply a thin line of eyeliner in black or brown. To properly apply the eyeliner pencil or liquid liner, gently pull the corner of your eye outward, forming a straight line along your lashes. Starting at the inside corner and working toward the outside, delicately trace a line with the pencil angled toward your lashes.
• Be careful how much eyeliner you apply, as a little really does go a long way. For a dramatic look, thicker and darker is very acceptable. For a subtle definition, stick with a lighter application.

Mascara

• When selecting mascara, many factors come into play, with each brand’s newest addition to the line claiming bigger and better benefits. From thickening to lengthening to blackest black, waterproof and curling, each mascara product has a special offering of its own. Considering your own lashes, choose one that best suits your needs.
• Choose the color you want to wear – black, brown or even navy blue. With so many options available, you can add a couple types of mascara to your collection and change your look as often as you like!
• Generally, applying two coats of mascara will give enough definition to lashes to really make a difference. Allow the first coat to dry before applying the second in an effort to prevent clumping.

1. Women who wear heavy eye makeup and dark lipstick can end up looking clownish. If you want to wear red lipstick, keep the rest of your makeup light. If you are playing up the eyes, keep your lips light with a gloss or light lip color that doesn’t stand out.
2. For “plump” lips, apply liner just outside your natural lip line. Dab a bit of gloss in the middle of your bottom lip.
3. Use liner on your lips as a base. Lipstick will last longer if you fill in your lips with the liner first. If you’re using light lipstick, try a nude liner. Then slick your lipstick on top. You can line before or after you apply lipstick or gloss.
4. Lip gloss is infamous for wearing off fast, but if you fill in lips first with the liner, the gloss has something to stick to.
5. Never use a dark liner with light lipstick. Defined lips are great, but make sure the liner matches the lipstick or gloss. Dark liner and light lips is tacky.
6. Don’t test lipstick on your lips. It’s just plain unhygienic unless you wipe off the lipstick with a big swipe of a tissue. Even better, test lipstick on your fingertips. It’s a closer fit to your lips than the back of your hand.
7. Lipstick can act as a blush. But never use blush as a lipstick.
8. The older you are, the “creamier” your lips should look. As we age, our lips thin out. Therefore, you should avoid matte and gloss, and stick with a creamy lipstick. Also, watch out for dark lipsticks.
9. Heal a broken lipstick; don’t throw it. If your lipstick breaks off, simply take off the broken portion with a tissue, then slowly wave a lit match under the broken piece of lipstick. When it’s melted a bit, put it back on the base, swivel it down and put it in the fridge — uncovered — for 30 minutes.
10. When your lipstick runs out, you might notice there’s still a bit of lipstick down in the tube. Scrape out the last bits with a cotton swap or orange stick and mix it with Vaseline or lip gloss in a lipstick palette. Use a lip brush to apply.

Olay Regenerist contains an Amino-Peptide complex and enhances the production of Collagen, resulting in firmer, younger-looking skin. Some researchers contend that this is more effective but less irritating than Alpha-Hydroxy, making it appropriate for those with sensitivity problems. Anti-oxidants in the formula—Vitamins E and B3—work to protect you from damage caused by sun, wind, and pollutants. Also included are Allantoin, a comforting, calming element, and Green Tea. The uses for Green Tea continue to grow. In tests, it’s been shown to slow the development of wrinkles and lines.

Olay Regenerist is Olay brand’s answer to aging wrinkled skin. It actually leaves skin feeling silky smooth as well as more youthful. Its greasy for super oily skin types. It may plump lines, make skin glow, gentle in nature, also tries to reverse skin damage. It is also known to possess a perfume-like scent. The serum itself comes in a compact white-colored plastic container having a hassle-free and simple to use pump applicator; packaged in a larger black oval plastic wrap exhibiting the Olay logo. This anti-aging product really doesn’t accomplish much for large pores. Try this Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum first prior to the more expensive department store options, for once you discover the higher end products, you may never choose to get back to this average drugstore choice once more. Olay Regenerist gives advanced appearance correcting anti-aging skin-care products that assist to regenerate skin’s appearance without radical actions.

5 are NIVEA Shower Gels for men with a 2-in-1 Body & Hair benefit. These are the first ever shower gels with the effectiveness of shampoo as well as body wash. The range provides a wide array of fine fragrance choices to consumers, along with functional products such as Muscle Relax which contains micro particles that activate blood circulation and relieve muscle tension.

5 are NIVEA Shower Gels for Women with sophisticated scents and pampering natural ingredients that keep skin feeling moisturized and help relive the SPA experience at home. The range contains cream based variants such as Pearl & Beauty which has a classical floral fragrance and Happy Time which has a orange fruity note.

All NIVEA Shower Gels are enabled with HYDRA IQ Technology – for intense moisturization. All variants are 250ml packs available with a Loofah Free and are priced competitively at just Rs. 145/- and Rs. 165/-

Available at all NewU Stores 3rd March’12 onwards…

Pros:
1. Perfect for everyday use.
2. Gives light to medium coverage..evens out the skin tone.
3. Has SPF 21 and offers PA+++ protection.
4. Gives a nice dewy finish.
5. Blends in a jiffy..and with fingers too..not much time needed.
6. Travel friendly tube.
7. Economically priced.
8. Available easily at all Maybelline counters.
9. Stays for a good 7-8 hours.

Cons:
1. It would have been better if the quantity was a little more..around 25ml.
2. The shades should have been numbered properly..its very confusing.

1.  Yoghurt + lemon bleach:  Mix yoghurt with lemon juice and apply it on your skin daily before bath. This is one of the best remedy for reducing sun tan.
2.  Potato: For mild tanned skin, rub peeled potato skin on the affected area or raw potato juice for fast relief.
3.  Cucumber juice: Apply cucumber juice on your face for 10 minutes after tanning. Vitamin C in cucumber juice can moisturize your skin naturally and help you improve your skin tone.  You can also rub freshly cut slices of cucumber on your skin.  Paste of cucumber and honey is also very useful for soothing the redness due to sun-tan.
4. Sandalwood powder: Mix sandalwood powder with coconut oil and almond oil to make a paste. Apply this paste on your skin and leave it for half an hour before washing off with cold water.
5. Turmeric powder: Make a thick pate of turmeric powder with yoghurt and honey. Apply this paste on your skin for about 15-20 minutes and rinse it off in cold water.