Chic-Shuk Secrets

If you ever wondered what is the most versatile shade that can be bright, playful, sultry and subtle then the answer is: Purple!  Experts say soft shades like lilac and violet are an easy way to add some pleasing color to your eye lid or when used as liner, especially if you’ve been wearing lots of neutral shades. Purple eye shadow makes green eyes pop, brown eyes brighter, and gives blue eyes a cool iciness. It is the latest hue to make an impact on the trend list. Top makeup stylists suggest that the most flattering purple is bluish lavender and that Fuchsia is the least flattering one. Always combine purples with other neutrals (golds, tans, taupes, browns) to avoid overkill.

Check out these celebrities below for some inspiration in the various ways that this violet hue can be worn:

I was never really sure I know which lipstick or Lip-gloss color look best on me and I know most of you ladies feel the same. Exploring the mystery of what color looks good with what skin tone and which shade looks most flattering and natural, I have learned that the most flattering look for women should be as follow:

• Pale Skin Tones: Keep it natural with color choices for natural look like the beige and nudes tones. Light pinks or light corals are also great if you wish to warm up your face.

• Medium Skin Tone: Great with sheer berry or spicy browns or even brown-based mauve. A great red that looks good on everyone will work best especially for night time.   

• Darker Skin Tone: When it comes to lipstick colors, there are many choices that works great with darker skin tone. Anywhere from reds and oranges to plums, browns or even pastels.  The darker your skin color is- the darker your lip color can be!

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of Lipstick or Lip gloss color choices available out there, and you may be surprised to know that during her lifetime, the average woman will use four to nine pounds of lipstick and / or lip gloss!  Unbelievable!

While holding the distinction as the first non model and non athlete to pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Beyonce Knowles can be proud of herself for the amazing beauty achievements in her life, not to mentioned her music skills, of course. We know Beyonce is a natural beauty even when not wearing any make-up, however, cosmetics use, especially in a celebrity world is simply a must.

When she goes for subtle naturals, Beyonce slicks on Pout Lip Gloss, a UK cosmetic brand,  in a `Light My Fire`shade – a pallid coral that suits her complexion perfectly! It enhances her lips while creating a natural looking glow!

Today I`d like to share a very simple beauty secret of mine, in order to get a natural looking glowing skin, that would make you look like you had just got a professional airbrush spray tanning at a very expensive tanning salon! In order to get the celebrity tan you always dreamed of, try this Airbrush Legs Body makeup from Sally Hansen. This unbelievable product, is perfect to be used all over your skin, so then not only your legs can get that dream glowing look but your entire body! It takes a few minuets to apply, and 1-2 minuets to be fully dry. This makeup spray will not mess up your clothes and even if it does, it can be easily washes off with soap and water!!! Simply spray it on a clean, moisture skin and spread it evenly with your palms. By the time you are done washing your hands and deciding on what to wear, it will be completely dry!  I normally apply any type of body lotion once I get of the shower in order to keep my skin moisturized on a daily base, since it helps smoothing the makeup spray plus enhance its glow!  The things I love about this beauty product is that it only cost about $12 dollars,  it offers a few different darkness levels (I use the medium flow since my skin is very pale and white), it does not smell, and one bottle can last for at least 4-5 times of FULL body spray use! Keep in mind you don’t always have to spray your entire skin. I mostly spray my whole body only when I need to wear my bikini!  Skin areas that are not meant to be showed and are underneath your clothes do not need to be sprayed, unless you are planning to take some of these clothes off..;)  And last but not least- it washes of your skin once you shower! (yes, even if it says “water resistant”).  

Airbrush Spray Tanning is overall one of the best healthy beauty secrets available in the cosmetic industry, however this specific Sally Hanson must have product is what I call- my personal “emergency” tanning secret for a last minuet glowing skin, since it is safe ( FDA approved), so easy to use and available whenever I need a fast tan look! I even take it with me whenever I go on vacation!  You should try it, especially if you do not wish to spend time & money on going to a tanning salon! It definitely works better then any other sunless tanning products I have ever tried!   

We all want fuller, thicker lashes, however, most of us are not willing to pay for extensions, wear obnoxious fakes daily or try out new chemicals that may or may not have harmful side effects. In addition, there are many different ways to make your eyelashes look longer and/or thicker though most techniques will only create the look, not the actual length or thickness! Several months ago, I have discovered Lashes Growth Accelerator by Ardell, which is a concentrated serum of multi-proteins that works to repair weak lashes, helps them grow longer and restore thickness. I use it about 4 times a week at night time, after cleansing my face, before going to sleep. Apparently, the conditioners and other natural ingredients it contains, soften and moisturizer my dry, brittle lashes, enabling them to grow longer, thicker and fuller!

For only $4 bucks, I can say Ardell Lashes Accelerator is my little very affordable beauty secret for softer, healthier, longer eye lashes. It even works great as well as a natural looking clear mascara that provides some definition when I don’t feel like wearing a lot of makeup. This great beauty product is also a very good curling enhancer if you let it dry first then curl your lashes.

Give it time, though. It is a must have product though expect no fast miracle. It does not work over night! not even after one week. I first started to noticed results in length and thickness after 2 months of use! However,  the good news are that at least you would feel the difference in softened lashes right from the start, so again- patient and consistancy are the keys!