Get Rid of Under Eye Dark Circles

Everyone gets under eye dark circles at some point in their life. Even if its temporary, they make the face look old and unhealthy. There are many creams, treatments and make up available to make the dark circles unnoticeable or fade them completely. Not all these products work and have many side effects since the skin under the eye is very sensitive. There are natural remedies to eliminate dark circles over time.

Here are  some common tips to help reduce dark circles :

Get Enough Sleep:

Lack of sleep is a major cause for dark circles. At least 8 hours of sleep is necessary to keep your mind and body healthy and those dark circles away. When you don’t get enough rest the blood flow is restricted to one area of the face and it appears darker.

Moisturize :

Dark circles are also caused by lack of nutrients. Use a moisturizing eye cream to give the required nutrients that helps eliminate those ghostly dark circles. Read the label for ingredients, choose a cream that has vitamin C, K and alpha hydroxy. Using a cream containing these ingredients will reduce dark circles.

Cold Potato and Cucumber :

The natural ingredients found in potato and cucumber juice are known to reduce dark circles. Take cold potato juice, soak a cotton ball in it and gently apply it to your dark circles. Leave it on for 20 minutes then rinse off. Using it daily will reduce dark circles in few weeks. Also cucumber slices and juice, both are very refreshing for the eyes. Keep cold cucumber slices on your eyes or apply its juice same way as potato juice.

Tea Bags :

Tea bags are helpful to get rid of dark circles. Just take two used tea bags and squeeze them ,now place it on your dark circles and leave it on for ten minutes.

Eat right:

Diet habits contribute to the way your skin looks, not taking enough vitamins and minerals makes your skin dull and stressed. Iron deficiency, known as anemia affects blood circulation. Iron is essential to make hameglobin, protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen. Dark circles can be a result of lack of nutrients transported by the blood. Therefore it is important that you have a proper intake of iron rich foods such as poultry,fish,green leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, barley and oats. If you suspect that you have iron deficiency then consult a doctor for further advice. Applying creams will not help your dark circles if your are anemic.

Conceal :

While you are trying to eliminate dark circles with the above mentioned tips, you can hide them with make up. Use an eye cream to moisturize the under eye area. Always use your ring finger to apply eye cream as it exerts less pressure on the delicate skin under eye area. Apply concealer with a soft concealer brush to the inner corner of the eye till the end of lower lash line. Gently pat your ring finger on the concealer till it is completely blended without rubbing it off the area.

Always wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun and apply sunscreen.

Sophisticated Makeup for Glasses

Hey everyone,

I finally got the chance to film/edit this ‘Sophisticated Makeup for Glasses’ tutorial. I really do understand how tricky it can be applying makeup whilst hardly being able to see a thing. You know what guys? I struggled filming this because I couldn’t tell if the camera was focused and it took me like 20 seconds to look for certain makeup products each time! I got sooo frustrated arghhh!

This sophisticated look complements all frames (yes, thick frames, thin frames, upswept frames, no frames etc) and it’s perfect for everyday. I did a ‘Makeup for Glasses’ tutorial a couple years back and that tutorial was mainly focused on eyeliner so this year, I wanted to do a more wearable look. For me, this look (rounded & high smokey eyes) complements my glasses the most. The products and techniques used are all tailored to be ‘Glasses-friendly’. Hope you guys enjoy the look and even if you don’t wear glasses, you can still rock off the look anyway.

Even though most of you see me wearing contacts most of the time, I actually wear my glasses 80-90% of the time. I used to hate my glasses because I thought they were giving me a head ache. Turns out I just needed them properly adjusted. Does your glasses fit you perfectly? Fling your head side to side and tilt your head down, your glasses shouldn’t flop down your nose bridge. At the same time, your glasses shouldn’t be too tight either.

Embrace your glasses! They don’t have to be just functional, they can be fashionable too!

Check out the tutorial below:

Some screen shots:

Sweet! My lipstick matches my glasses!

When i’m wearing glasses, I love to wear my hair up so it shows more of my face. Does anybody do that too?

I actually recently wrote a post on ‘Finding the Right Frames for your Face Shape‘ so if you’re interested, you can check it out here. When you know what type of frames flatter your face, your time searching for the perfect glasses will be cut down dramatically.

Thank you so much for reading/watching!

We will speak soon! Hopefully I can type up a diary entry tonight. Time to go grocery shopping!

Much love, Bubz xx

Chocolate Mint Eyes

Hey everyone,

I’ve always loved how harmonious the colours green & brown looked together so it inspired me to do this chocolate mint look. This everyday look looks refreshing and cool- perfect for Spring days. Lately, I’ve been adding hints of colour to my basic neutral eye looks just for a subtle burst of colour. It makes it more fun yet remaining wearable.

Check out the tutorial below:

Some screenshots:

Instead of mint green, I imagine turquoise and lavender to look good too!

Chocolate Mint

The next tutorials will be a ‘Real makeup for Glasses’ look and also a more dramatic night look (not sure what to name it yet). I’m still planning on the ’1 million Subbie celebration video’. It’s taking me longer than expected to plan out the video. Bear with me guys! I know I’m not as active on the website this week, my apologies guys! I promise things will be back to normal soon and more articles will be uploaded in time.

Good night everyone!

First Date Makeup & Beauty Tips

Hi sunshine beauties,

Here is a First Date Makeup Tutorial as requested. I know first dates can be so nerve wrecking! Hopefully you’ll have one less thing to worry about now- your makeup! I think every girl wants to look their best without looking as if they’re making too much effort. Yeah that’s right! Who doesn’t want to look effortlessly stunning?

This look is all about looking subtly beautiful. Flirty warm neutral eyes with glowy pink cheeks and softly pigmented lips. To me, first date makeup shouldn’t be too empowering. It should look fresh and radiant. The makeup should enhance our natural beauty and not totally mask it. This look works well with any outfit and for any occasion. It’s actually one of my favourite looks to wear so you don’t have to only wear it for dates you know.

Check out the tutorial below:

 

First Date Beauty Tips Sorted

Now here are some more beauty tips for your lucky day!

• Pamper yourself! Treat yourself to a nice facial the night before (actually, for the entire week before the date. I would give myself a course of sheet mask treatment) the big day. Prep up your skin so it’s hydrated and happy. Make sure your legs and underarms are hair free. Tidy up those brows and if you need to, pluck the upper lip too. Do your nails! Dirty and chipped nails is not a good look. In general, maintain a good hygiene.
• Make sure you maintain a healthy diet on the days coming up to the date. Your skin is the direct reflection of your health. Eating lots of junk food can cause unnecessary breakouts and oily skin. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and drink green tea for skin & body detoxing.
• Perfume does more than you think. It will have you feeling like a million dollars without you even trying. Scent is one of our strongest senses so smelling pleasant will help to attract your date even more. Just don’t over-do the perfume because it can become too overwhelming. My favourite perfume is the Dior Addict 2 perfume (Tim loves it too). I usually just spritz a little on to my wrists and neck and that’s me ready to go. If you have a little atomizer, you can bring a little perfume on the go with you for touch ups.
• Be careful with your choice of foods for the entire day of the date. In general, I would definitely stay away from anything too garlicky because garlic liiiingers on your breath. I would avoid drinking coffee too because coffee breath is not attractive either.
• Bring mints or gum with you to keep your breath minty fresh at all times.
• Smiling is the best form of makeup. It makes you appear more confident, approachable and friendly. So smile when you see him, smile when he’s talking and smile smile smile.
• If you can, make sure you give yourself lots of time to do your makeup and hair. Plan your outfit so you don’t have to worry on the day and have a panic attack. Listen to music while you apply your makeup and really just enjoy the process. It will have you being more relaxed for the day.
• Make sure your choice of outfit is comfortable enough. I once made a terrible mistake of wearing shoes that HATED MY FEET so for the entire night, I was too busy squirming in pain rather than enjoying my night. It didn’t help because I was walking like an idiot too.

Things to avoid doing for the date

• Don’t be late
• Don’t revolve the entire conversation on yourself. It can make you seem conceited.
• Don’t be anti-social by continuously checking your phone. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook updates can wait.
• Don’t get drunk
• Don’t try to be someone else. Just be yourself. It suits you =)

That’s all folks! Thank you so much for reading/watching and we shall talk soonies!

Much love, Bubz xx