Five easy ways to brighten your eyes instantly:

1. White Eyeliner:

Using a white eyeliner is an effective way to brighten your eyes and make them look bigger! You may wanna start with a bone colored pencil, placing it rite in the inner corner of your eye. This is probably the easiest trick to brighten your eyes and make them look fresh.

 
2. Conceal your dark circles:

A lot of us have dark under eye area which we must conceal in order to make our eyes look fresh. This is because dark under eye make us look tired. So start by choosing a right foundation for your skin tone and mask those dark circles. You may also want to consider a good concealer for the same. One important point to be kept in mind is that do not forget to blend it well. You dont wanna make your eyes look cakey.

3. Use a hint of shimmer:

You can also consider using shimmer for your eyes to make them look fresh! I am not talking about using glitters but a hint of shimmer will definitely do the trick. Just go in for your favorite shade of eye shadow and swipe it along your lid to get that BRIGHT effect!

4. Use a pink blush:

There is some sort of co-relation between using a pink blush and bright eyes! I mean just try it for yourself and you will feel the difference. Take your pink blush and place it right on the apple of your cheeks. You will notice how it makes your face look fresh and brightens your eyes. I mean there is no harm in trying. Right?

5. Curl your lashes:

This is one very crucial step in making your eyes appear brighter and bigger. Curling your lashes make them look fuller and longer and lifts your eyes. All you have to do is curl your eye lashes using a good eye lash curler and apply 2 coats of mascara to it. Remember not to overdo the mascara as this may make your eyes look smaller.

 
So ladies, these were some simple tips and tricks to brighten your eyes. What's your favorite trick?

Love
Shikha 

My absolute favorite lipstick this summer!

Hey my lovelies! Hope you all are doing good. Today I am gonna share with you my favorite shade of lipstick this summer which is MAC Shy Girl cremesheen. It is a soft beige peach with a hint of pink. It has a soft white shimmer and reflective sheen to the finish. The best part is that the color is not too warm so it can flatter a variety of skin tones.

This is what it looks like

It gives a nice full color coverage and a supple shine. I wont call it totally opaque as you can see hint of lip freckles underneath.  It glides on smoothly and stays on a good 4 hour on me. I totally love the fact that it compliments a lot of skin tones! MAC Shy Girl is a good shade for summers and I just LOVE it. Here are some swatches:

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Which is your favorite shade this season? 

Love
Shikha

Amazing homemade face masks for your skin in summers:

With a whooping rise in temperature our skin is becoming dull and lifeless! There are so many products available in the market but nothing can really beat the freshness and glow offered by homemade face masks. I really love to use simple and natural tips and tricks when it comes to my skin. If you are like me and dont like applying all those harsh chemicals on your skin and want to go natural, then this article is just for you. Here I have listed some very easy face masks and packs which will rejuvenate your skin and add that much desired extra glow. Just try them once and you will instantly notice the difference.

1. Cucumber face pack for oily skin:

Cucumber is packed with a lot of vitamins like Vit A,E and C. It is a good source of luteins and carotenes. These act as anti oxidants and fight against reactive oxygen species (responsible for aging). I like cucumber for my skin as it is non irritating to my sensitive skin. It offers a cool and refreshing sensation. Ok here is what you can do: Take 1 tbsp of turmeric powder, half cup cucumber pulp and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix these well and apply on your face for 10-15 minutes. Wash with water and see the difference.

 

2. Rose face mask for combination skin:
If you have combination skin then you should try rose face mask. It is perfect for balancing the oily and dry areas of your skin. All you have to do is take 5 fresh rose petals, 3 tbsp rose water, 1 tbsp yogurt and 1 tbsp honey. Soak the rose petals for some time and crush them. Mix with rose water, yogurt and  honey. Leave it on for 15 mins and rinse. This will leave your skin feeling fresh and supple.

3. Yogurt face mask for dry skin:
This face mask is perfect for dry or irritated skin. Take 1 cup natural yogurt and add half a cup oatmeal to it. If you have dry skin add honey else add lemon juice to this mask and keep it on for ten mins. Wash off with luke warm water. It gives a nice glow to your face and soothes your skin. 

 
Hope you will try these simple face masks at home. Dont forget to send me your feedbacks. 
Love 
Shikha
 
 

Quick tips to make your nails grow faster and stronger!

We all want well groomed nails which look beautiful, but for some reasons they just wont grow at the desired rate. Here are some easy yet effective tips and tricks for all of you to grow your nails quickly. Lets get started!

1. You need to understand that our nails are made of keratin which is a protein also present in our hair. So for healthy and strong nails you must have food rich in protein such as eggs and beans. This will not only give you strong nails but also healthy hair!

2. Dont forget to regularly trim your nails to get rid of any weak part. 
Another useful tip which I would like to share with you is apply petroleum jelly on your nails and cuticles before going to bed. 

3. Apply Olive oil to your nails in order to moisturize them. Dry and dull nails are easily prone to breakage. I like to take a few drops of olive oil and rub it gently between my palms and nails. This instantly softens my hands and imparts a healthy shine to my nails.

 
4. Avoid biting and scratching your nails:
Sometimes people tend to bite their nails when they are worried, bored or just like that. If you are one of them then STOP this immediately. 
 Not only is it unhealthy, it also makes your nails very weak and brittle. 

5. Go easy on water:
If you are constantly in water your nails may become weak and fragile. They will tend to break easily. Nails are porous and absorb water. So thoroughly dry them with a hand towel to prevent breakage.

 
So these were some easy tips to get strong and beautiful nails. I hope you will keep these in mind. For more tips feel free to comment and subscribe. 

Love 
Shikha

One hair care product which you must try:

 Hey my lovelies! This hot weather is taking a toll on our skin and hair. My hair are becoming super frizzy these days. I tried a lot of products (literally) but none could really tame my tresses! Then I came across this wonderful product from Matrix named Opti Care smoothing shampoo and conditioner. And let me tell you, this was the answer to my hair problems. This is how it looks like:

What the product claims:

Opti.care smooth and straight is a professional haircare line formulated to help control and smooth chemically straightened hair. It is enriched with silk amino acids and Shea Butter to help protect, condition and moisturize for healthy looking, silky, shiny hair.
This is what i feel about the product:
Matrix Opti Care SHAMPOO:

Lets talk about the shampoo first. It comes in a beautiful orange bottle with a flip open cap. The shampoo is white in color and has an amazing fragrance. It cleans your scalp very nicely and leaves your hair feeling nice and fresh. But wait , the STAR product is the conditioner! You must use it for that anti frizz and smooth effect.

The Opti Care conditioner:

I absolutely LOVE it! Just take a small amount on your palm and apply on wet hair (avoiding the scalp). You will instantly feel its smooth and silky effect. Once you rinse it off, you will notice a HUGE difference. At least whenever I use it I feel tangle free and frizz free hair with a lovely gloss effect(which lasts for at least two days). 
After washing and conditioning my hair looks like this:

Will I repurchase it?
YES, off course I will. It has made my frizzy hair so manageable that I cant resist touching my hair all day LOL. I would definitely recommend it to all of you. 

LOVE 
Shikha 

5 ways you are ruining your health without even realizing it!

In the quest of a perfect body or a successful career you might be doing some things which could potentially damage your health and you might be completely unaware of these. After all who doesnt want a perfect body and those oh-so awesome curves! Most of us are so busy in making money that we hardly get any time for our health, forget a perfect body! But here are some useful tips which can keep in mind all day to get a healthier lifestyle. If you are guilty of any of these, its time to look back and think as to what you need to do in order to get a healthy life.

1. You simply dont eat enough:
Do you agree with this "You dont eat enough!". This may be due to fear of calories or it could be due to lack of time! Whatever be the reason it may damage your health a lot. Not eating enough may cause pre mature aging and even digestive issues. So starting from today just take care of this point that you must eat and eat healthy I would say to increase your work productivity.

2.You are working overtime everyday:

We all have to meet our goals and sometimes we tend to forget that we need to take good rest and sleep properly to increase our work effeciency. Are you always working overtime and taxing your body way to much? Ask yourself and if the answer is YES then take a break step back and give yourself some well deserved rest. 

 3. You might be skipping your veggies!

Eating processed food may literally ruin your health. Nothing can be better than fresh vegetables and the good thing is that you can eat them as much as you like without gaining weight. So learn to love your veggies and you will remain healthy and happy!

4. Water Water Water!

This is one very important thing which you might be forgetting but is very important. Water! It keeps you hydrated, energized and improves your skin's texture! So next time you are thirsty opt for water instead of other drinks. 

5. Anger and stress!
You might be carrying  alot of anger and stress with you. Trust me, this can ruin your work efficiency and deplete your energy! Just let go off all the negative thoughts and anger and try to focus on your goals. This will not only increase your ability to work but will also keep you happy and stress free.

  Keeping these simple points in mind can help you to improve your health and lead a happy life. Hope that was helpful.

Love
Shikha

One thing which can make you beautiful instantly :


Everybody wants to look their best and there is neck to neck competition amongst makeup companies which are trying to sell their products. As a result we as consumers get highly confused as to which product to go for! But one thing which can definitely make you beautiful right now is your internal happiness! Yes that's right. Happiness! We all think that if I look good or if I have all the high end cosmetics then I will be happy! But remember if I am happy I will look good. I will be happy if my kids obey me, I have a nice car or a good house! But hey listen, there is no better time to be happy than right NOW!

The type or quality of thoughts we create will produce corresponding feelings! So we should try to always think positive! Now what happens if things dont go the way I want them to? In such situations we tend to loose our happiness because we have always believed that external situation decides our internal state of mind! This, however is not true! Blaming the external situation just makes us feel so helpless and remember we all are very powerful. By blaming others we cease to take the responsibility of our own creation that is our own thoughts.


Different kinds of situations may come and go but we should always keep in mind that they are just a stimulus and we always have a choice to think positive or negative. We can not control situations or people but we can definitely control the way we  react to it! Happiness is a personal choice which will not only make your life harmonious but will give you a beautiful and radiant glow even without makeup! So start today , consciously decide to stay happy and calm no matter what the situation is! Happy faces are always beautiful!!   


Love
Shikha.