Decoding the Secrets to Longer-Lasting Lipstick

Does your favorite lip color rub off minutes after stepping out of the house?

This is one annoying situation that every woman can relate to. However, the good news is, you don't need fairy dust to find a solution to this. Here a few easy ways to make sure that your lip color lasts longer...

- First things first. Scrub off dead cells and skin from your lips with a mild exfoliator. You can also use a soft toothbrush to get rid of flakes of dry skin from your lips. Dead cells and skin not only make your lips look dehydrated but

Strobing is the New Contouring

Master the art of getting a glowing, sculpted face with one simple technique that is popular online.

Can't quite master the art of contouring makeup for sculpted cheekbones? It's time to ditch those pricey makeup palettes that come with too many color options and instead pick up one simple highlighter that'll do all the work for you. Called strobing, this new technique is all about stripping down your skills to just focus on where the natural light hits you. Apply highlighter there to really amplify it, and you have a glowing, sculpted face. The technique borrows its name from actual strobe lights, because Kim Kardashian started using it to illuminate up her selfies on social media. Naturally, online photo-sharing sites have

6 Easy Steps to Get Your Feet Looking Fabulous this Season

We often ignore our feet during the monsoon and then panic when our tootsies aren't in tip-top condition.

This area of your body can sometimes be neglected, simply because there are other areas that you will want to pay more attention to, such as your legs for those skirts and shorts you are planning on wearing, arms for the strappy tops and vests, chest for those cleavage-baring dresses… all in all, it can seem like feet were at the bottom of the worry-pile, but if you want to accessorize your monsoon outfits with monsoon footwear, you are going to have to start taking action. But regular pedicures can be costly, so here we are to show you how to rid yourself of those embarrassing cracked heels, dry skin and chipped toenails. All you have to do is follow our simple six-step guide to sexy-looking feet.

Get Rid of Ring Marks from Finger

Wearing rings for a stretched period of time causes ugly and unwanted marks around your fingers. If ignored, those marks can become permanent.

Not wearing your ring for a while provides a temporary solution. But those stains will come back as soon as you put on the ring again. Here are a few tips to get rid of ring marks on your fingers:

• Exfoliate the affected areas regularly. This will help you in getting rid of dead cells that darken the area.
• Do not forget to apply sunscreen before stepping out. Sometimes the tan caused by exposure to sun makes the marks even more stubborn and hard to get rid of.
• Use a mixture of lemon and honey

Winter Beauty Woes & Their Fixes

Dry unmanageable hair, itchy scalp, dandruff, flaky skin, cracked heels - all these cold weather issues can make you look worse throughout the season if neglected. We list some beauty woes and their solutions to make you look fresh-faced 24X7.

PREP YOUR SKIN:

Liquid Soaps

• Winter is the best time to pamper your skin with a relaxing aroma oil body massage (once in two weeks) and nourishing and hydrating French facials (once a month). 
• Hot water can help you relax but does more damage to your skin than you know. Avoid taking longer baths. Use liquid soap as opposed to a soap bar. Slather on a moisturizer on damp skin immediately after taking a bath or use oil before you step in for a shower. Don't use scrub in

Weird But Handy Beauty Tricks

We often get to hear many weird beauty tips and tricks. Here are some that actually work wonders!

• Use liquid antacid as a face mask: Take two table spoons of liquid antacid and apply as a mask on a clean face for 15 minutes. Just like it works inside your stomach, it also works on your face by breaking down oils and acids on your skin. Wash off and see the difference.  
• Mayo is a good hair conditioner: Slick on some mayonnaise (with egg) on your clean and partially wet, recently-shampooed strands. If you have a steamer at home, you could steam your mayo-ed hair and then leave it on for eight to ten minutes. Next, wash off your hair.
• Diaper rash cream can treat dry skin: These creams have intense moisturizing properties and also contain ingredients that are anti-inflammatory. So, when you apply this on rough skin like your elbows and cracked feet, they recover.
  
• Deal with puffy eyes: Take a raw potato and cut out two thick slices. Do not wash. Lie down and

14 Grooming Rules for Women at Workplace

Working women tend to make an impression in office every day, but it is a little tougher to decipher the rules of workplace grooming.

Here are rules women should follow...

• Cover under eye circles since they make you look sleepy. 
• Make sure your skin tone is even. Always wear foundation or whatever face makeup you prefer evenly and cautiously. 
• Keep your skin well moisturized. Hydrated skin looks fresher. 
• Wearing mascara and lip color is a must. Mascara make you look polished, while adding a tint on your pout will complete your look. 
• Elaborated eye makeup means overdoing it. Avoid wearing electric blue eye shadow.

Daily Skin Care Routine for Hot n Humid Summer

Skin Cleansing

Worried about sweat, tan, acne, eczema?  Follow a simple skin care routine and stay away from common all these common problems in summer.  The most care should be taken for oily and sensitive skin where dry skin is less prone to all the above problems in summer time. Dust, UV rays, and heat affect sensitive and oily skin badly. So one should incorporate some basic changes in daily skin care regimen to protect skin and make it glow as always!!

Regular skin care regimen is followed by three basic processes: cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

Cleansing includes cleaning the face twice to thrice a day using one particular mild face wash. One can prefer

6 Ways To Brighten Tired Skin After A Tough Day

Some simple yet effective tips to revive the glow on your face!

Did you know? Dull skin is the root to many facial problems such as dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles. Hence it is important to relax and rejuvenate your skin. Locking the brightness and natural glow of your skin requires simple techniques and remedies which can be followed at home. “Stress, pollution and dirt can affect your skin. Splashing your face with cold water or rubbing it with ice when you get back home from work can instantly ease your tiredness.”

Here are some more tips:

• Exfoliation is a Must: Use a gentle scrub on your face and body once a week.

• Increase Your Water Intake: Water is a must for a healthy body and hydrated skin. Alternatively use coconut water to brighten your complexion.

Checklist For a Glowing Skin

One must first understand what causes skin to appear dull and lifeless? Topping the list is pollution, followed by stress that results from a hectic lifestyle. Last but not the least are one's genes. Also it is common for Indian women to have uneven skin tone and a tendency to get dark faster, as their skin tends to tan due to exposure to the sun. While creams and lotions go a long way in taking care of dull skin, what lies at the heart of glowing skin depends on what you eat.

1. Avoid junk, processed and fried food that will later cause several skin problems. Have a nutritious and well balanced diet and drink a lot of water to keep your skin hydrated.
2. Cleanse, tone, moisturize and exfoliate your skin.

Are You Ready To Party? -Do's and Dont's concerning Makeup

Protect your skin from excessive make-up

With the party season in full swing, your skin needs a breather from all that heavy make-up. Here are a few tricks to shield your skin from the all those harmful chemicals..

Make-up is a central part of every woman's beauty routine and during the party season, you cannot expect one to compromise on that. As a result of using excessive make-up, your skin is subjected to untimely ageing, wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, pimples, and pigmentation. To top it up, the chilly winter wind robs your skin off itsnatural moisture, leaving it dry and flaky, adding to further discomfort. But does that mean you stop applying make-up? Definitely not. Here are some tips on how to take care of your skin in spite of all the make-up.

Always opt for a Pre-makeup preparation:

Face

-Make sure your face is well-moisturized before you apply make-up. A well moisturized face glows from within, and therefore, less make-up is enough to make it look radiant.

-What to do: Wash your face with water, dab it dry and apply a layer of moisturizer suitable to your skin type. Let it soak for 15 minutes and using a cotton ball, dab off all the excess cream off your skin. Now apply a thin coat of face powder or a concealer, before applying make-up.

Eyes

-When it comes to skincare, your eyes are generally the most