When we talk of the “best” we usually rush into those swanky malls with the hope of getting luxurious creams. We fall for those glossy jars and lovely shades. We slather the creamy formulations on our faces, knowing little about the damage they will do to our skin.

Then, one fine day, we wake in horror – breakouts!

Here is what went wrong: you need no swanky stores to get the best skin care creams. High prices don’t mean high perfection. It ought to have the right ingredients to produce the desired results.

First of all, drop the notion that only the elite classes have the privilege of using luxurious products. Anybody can use them. Luxury does not always come with a heavy price tag. In case of skin creams, luxury is defined on the basis of how the cream makes your skin feel.

Some of the best anti aging wrinkle creams are available on the internet at stunningly low prices. Their opulence lies in their contents. These creams are enriched with the finest ingredients that work gently on skin, yet attack aging signs powerfully.

These creams work from deep within, repairing every bit of damage and boosting essential skin proteins collagen and elastin. They hydrate skin cells completely. This entire range of attributes work together in creating a smoother, firmer, and flawless face.

You ought to be finicky in the choice of anti aging creams, if you wish the desired results. Just any other cream won’t do. You are special; so you got to have a special cream. Get anti aging products only from top brands

Ever felt your hair so soft and silky that it is hard to take your hands off them? I have! My hair is like silk. I simply love the way they bounce with every move I make. They are…oooh….so glamorous – just like my favorite star! Thank You, Keranique!

Yes…this miraculous hair transformation has been possible due to this hair care brand. I cannot express in words the experience this brand gives. Its shampoo is not a shampoo for washing hair. It is “food for hair” that nourishes and pampers tresses.

When I first ordered this shampoo at free trial from the brand’s website, I was not that excited. I felt like, “let’s use a new product in 2013.” When I slathered the shampoo on my head and gently rinsed it off, I was flabbergasted! 

What is this product? It’s not mere shampooing of hair. This is hair spa!

My next dose of surprise came with Keranique conditioner. It has given my hair an attractive volume. My tresses are lusciously soft and dazzling. When I read reviews, I found out that it contains hydrolyzed keratin that forms a coat around each strand. This seals cuticles, giving hair a lovely shine and adding volume. This coat also protects hair from sun damage.

My God! I was only trying a product and I got a treasure. My confidence is soaring to new heights. Now I love to walk on the streets with pride and with my hair loose and lovingly falling on my shoulders. Thank you again, Keranique!

I hate to post negative reviews – but as a beauty addict and blogger, I’d be wrong to not share when I’m less than impressed with a product (especially one I have high hopes for!). Several weeks ago Hautelook featured a sale on Stila, one of the first makeup brands I ever fell in love with. Being in need of new mascara, Stila Major Lash Mascara founds its way to my shopping cart.

Here is what Stila has to say about Major Lash Mascara ($8.50):

I have to say – I’m really glad that I didn’t get around to writing this review right away. Because my opinion changed, big time. The first few times I used this mascara, I loved it! Application was easy and clump free, and I really liked how it made my lashes look longer and more defined. It was a different look that what I’m used to with my regular standby, Diorshow (which I love) – but it wasn’t different in bad way. I liked the more natural look, which is perfect for daytime.

However, just about two weeks later, my opinion has unfortunately changed for the worse. While all mascaras seem to dry out or become prone to clumpiness after a few months, Stila Major Lash Mascara has prematurely aged, and badly. Clumps, clumps, clumps, and more clumps.

To no avail, I’ve tried all the tricks I know to get more life out of this mascara. I’ve tried to be super careful to sweep the brush back and forth as I apply. I’ve tried to spin the applicator on the way out of the bottle to remove excess product. And I’ve tried my most trusty trick – heating up the mascara bottle with my blow dryer prior to application – with little to no improvement.

While I still love Stila, the Major Lash Mascara is just not for me. Have you tried it? We’d love to hear your opinion in the comments below!

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When I first got Life Skin Cell, I was skeptical. I got it only because it was on 30-day free trial. I thought there was nothing to lose, so why not try this product, which has created a buzz in the market.

Trust me; this product is a marvel! I can say with confidence that this is one of the most wonderful experiences with a product in my life. My skin is brimming with a healthy glow. I tried hard to find a wrinkle or fine line on my face, but couldn’t detect any. I even wiped off the mirror twice to make sure. My face showed no crease or spot, only a lovely radiance.

Thanks to Life Skin Cell, my face looks 10 years younger. No, I am not imagining things. People say so. You cannot believe the number of compliments I have been getting since I used this product.

It is but natural for people to doubt a new product. It’s not easy to trust, in the wake of so many products making tall claims and failing completely in delivering their promise.

This time, the case is different. I recommend Life Skin Cell to every woman who is looking for the ultimate way to banish wrinkles and fine lines. Forget surgery and those OTC creams. Get this product. You can also read reviews of other users. Do you know this product is one of the favourites of celebrities too? A lot of positive reviews are from the celebrities.

I will be happy to give 5 stars to Life Skin Cell. Thank you, Life Cell for giving me my attractive self, back. 

The New York Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection saw fresh hairstyles on the ramp and at backstage.

Look #1: Low ponytail

The Christian Dior Show was marked with ponytails with an edgy feel. Models cat-walked with their tresses being pulled off their faces in a wet, yet neat, look. The ponytails were straight, voluminous, and full of texture.

Look #2: The Wet Look

This is a two-toned texture look, which demands a sleek, smooth, and straight hair texture. You may need to use liberal amounts of lifting hairspray to lift up your hair roots and keep strands neatly in place on the crown to create shape.

Look #3: Retro Up-do

This is a terrific hairdo from Giorgio Armani, seen at S/S13 at the Fashion Week. A simple side parting is smartly enlarged by making a distinct direction on each side. You may need a big, round brush to lift your hair a bit away from the scalp. This is an amazing lustrous look.

Look #4: Retro Glamour

This look is great for a night out. Texture is the vital aspect here. It should appear windswept and light weight. This makes it look cool and easy rather than over the top.

Look #5: Sleek and Straight

This is a simple yet elegant style that makes a statement by using the condition of your hair. This means your hair needs to be in top condition to flaunt this style. The look demands a gentle blow dry, along with usage of natural-based products that nourish hair.

One of the most surprising news from the celebrity world is Kim Kardashian’s hair makeover.

Her trademark dark locks are gone! Welcome Kim with a lighter, more stylish chocolate brown.

How did this happen?

Well, according to reports, Kim simply popped into a salon in West Hollywood, CA, for a complete hair color makeover. The stylist first softened her black hair, which were natural, to a dark chocolate shade. He used a base breaker for this. Then he created balayage highlights to create rich chocolate strands around her face and hair ends.

The end look: lovely hair with color that graduates from a dark, deep chocolate to luscious milk chocolate at the tips.

Balayage technique

Balayage highlights are a hot trend in hair coloring. They give depth and dimension to hair, rendering a sun-kissed look. Balayage is a French free-hand technique of coloring hair, developed in the 70’s. It involves applying color by hand instead of traditional ways. It best suits on natural hair with length below the shoulders and is a low-maintenance style.

Balayage technique causes no hair breakage. It renders an attractive shine and makes your mane look healthier than before; to be precise, it adds life to your hair.

The “Kim effect”

Inspired by Kim’s look? Well, make sure your hair is healthy before you go for this look. Use vitamin-rich shampoo containing hydrolyzed keratin to nourish, repair, and protect your hair before you visit the salon for the “Kim effect.”

To maintain your new hair color, use only top quality, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. This look is a low maintenance one, provided you use the right hair products. You need to maintain the luster of the color and richness of balayage highlights to retain the glamour.

So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to experiment with your natural dark hair. If Kim does it, you must too!

Antioxidants are the “wonder” substances for your skin. They can nullify the natural, but damaging oxidation process in human tissues caused by free radicals – free molecules of oxygen that may lead to aging of the body.

Vitamin A, C, E, caroteniods, certain minerals, and nutrients from plants are rich sources of antioxidants.

Major benefit of antioxidants

Studies show that antioxidants reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, cataracts, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer. They are believed to increase longevity, help to shed pounds, get healthier eyesight, and facilitate healthier and youthful skin.

Foods rich in antioxidants

·         Fruits and vegetables – All kinds of berries, Acai fruit, and colorful fruits and veggies are rich in antioxidants. Beets, onions, spinach, broccoli, and alfalfa sprouts are also enriched with this “wonder” ingredient for youthful skin.

·         Whole grains – Brown rice, whole wheat, and oats are great for keeping skin younger. They are rich in fibers that reduce blood cholesterol and protect against heart disease, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

·         Nuts – As commonly believed, nuts don’t make you gain weight. Instead, they may help in losing weight, as a handful of nuts makes your full and prevents you from gorging between meals. Nuts are powerhouses of antioxidants; but you must eat them in moderation. A handful a day is enough.

·         Green tea – It is high in antioxidants. Experts recommend 2-10 cups a day.

·         Red wine – It has resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that prolongs life and offers many anti aging benefits, according to research.

Anti aging creams

The recent launch of a complete collection of anti aging products by a top brand has given women an easier way to maintain their youth and beauty. If you already got wrinkles and other aging signs, you can still bring back your skin’s youthfulness thanks to these creams.

The inclusion of the above foods in your diet, along with use of anti aging creams, creates a more beautiful you.

Don’t let those dark circles darken your charm. Tackle them with smartness. It is childish to become self conscious about them and leave your confidence somewhere in the corner. It’s time to fight back and save the ‘twinkle’ in your eyes. First, stop worrying as if they are a disease. They won’t harm your health or call for some surgery. You can easily deal with dark circles through superior quality under eye creams meant especially for them. 

  Knowing more about dark circles They are mostly hereditary. They are common in African and Asian people. In this case, it has not much to do with sleep deprivation. Dark circles, puffiness of eyes, and change in color of dark circles are related to an abnormal rise in leakage from blood capillaries present beneath the skin surface in that area. Scientists have not yet established the reason for such leakage. However, they have found a link between this problem and health issues like stress, high blood pressure, kidney disorders, allergies, and unhealthy lifestyle choices like over consumption of caffeine, smoking, and others.

  Getting rid of dark circles There is neither a complete cure for dark circles nor is there a complete prevention technique. The best you can do is to reduce the darkness to the extent that it is hardly noticeable. This can be done by the use of high quality under eye creams. In addition to this, you must limit sun exposure. Also avoid taking pills that contain a blend of certain amount of hormones, especially estrogen. Both ways can help to reduce the abnormal accumulation of melanin, the skin pigment responsible for color. A little extra care of the skin around your eyes can help in lightening dark circles and perk up your eyes.