DIY Beauty: Pore Strips

Like a lot of people I often get black heads on my nose and chin, but what are blackheads, and how do you remove them?

Blackheads are a yellow or blackish bump or plug on the skin that is caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the pore. The substance found in these bumps mostly consists of keratin and modified sebum (an oily secretion of the sebaceous gland), which darkens as it oxidizes.

The best way I have found to remove them is by using pore strips. There are a few different ones on the market and the can range between $6 - $34 for 6 depending on which brand you buy.

But what do you do when you don't have the money to go out and buy pore strips? The following is an inexpensive recipe for your on DIY pore strips at home

You will need:
- 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatine
- 2 tablespoons Hot Water
- small bowl
- clean brush (I normally use a foundation brush)


Mix the unflavored gelatine and water together in your bowl until it's a honey like consistency. Dip your brush into the melted mixture and test the temperature on the back of your hand to make sure it's not too hot. Brush the mixture all over your nose and wait for 10 - 15 minutes to dry. When it's completely dry on your nose, peel it off slowly.

It is always a good idea to test this mixture before you use it just in case you have a reaction. I hope this has helped some of you DIY people out there, let me know how it works out for you

Makari Clear Acnyl Cream-Review, swatches & pics

Hi ladies,

I was not feeling well since 2 days so you couldn’t see my new post and I’m sorry for that. I received many mails from readers regarding this absence and I really appreciate the fact that they all missed me...thanks a lot!!

Today I’m reviewing about a product which has really surprised me. It does happen sometimes that brands with less fame work even better than the highly popular brands and products . After seeing its effects I can only say that I’m very much impressed with this product.

Makari Clear Acnyl Cream

Makari Clear Acnyl cream is a formula for acne treatment.

What the product claims-

See the picture below...hope it's clear enough :D

Net weight-

100 ml but I got two sachets as a sample

Price

Exact price is Rs 3000 and you can buy it from Makari's Indian website

For US the price is $52.45 from makari.com

How to use it?

Apply twice daily on the face or any other parts effected by blemishes and acne with a gentle massage.

In the mirror of my own experience

Although my skin is normal but always it changes with the weather....as a result it becomes a bit oily in summers but still never had I faced any pimple problem. But unfortunately this time I had to face this problem for I had a pimple under my lower lip...which although a tiny one looked really irritating so somehow I had to get rid of it.Coincidentally...as one may call it....my sis was here for 6-7 days and she too was facing the same problem as she has oily skin and she was really disappointed due to her pimples near her nose.therefore on my suggestion, she applied it twice daily and after 5 days they all disappeared!!! We both were amazed and after this experience I can say this clearly that I’m highly satisfied with this product.

The Good points-

Honest claim.

Helps to get rid of all the acne and pimples.

I love its light fragrance.

The texture is neither too thick nor runny.

So easy to apply on the effected areas.

The results come up in a very natural manner. The pimples fade out gradually and after that the skin from there becomes clear and soft in its natural ways.

It doesn’t dry out the portion of the skin after recovering it.

The formula is highly effective.

The Bad points-

There is only one bad point in this product and that is undoubtedly it's high price which is too much for a common man to get it and enjoy it's advantages.

Therefore in my opinion a company's prices should be such that even common man can afford it.

Overall verdict-

I’m really impressed. It does what it claims. A customer buys any product with this hope that it works for him because he reaches after reading its claim about the problem. But if it disappoints him it’s a crime in my opinion. So it is a honest brand as far as this product is concern.

Rating- 4/5

I wanted to give full points to this but its high price has decreased its rating.

Recommendation-

Yes, if you can afford it, then of course. It’ll surely work for you!!

So ladies, have you tried any Makari beauty products?? How did you find it? You can check out their products at their website.

If you want to purchase their products, go to their website and order now coz they're even having some good offers these days. I’m also impressed with their quick service. I got my stuff only within 24 hours.

Have a great weekend ahead!!!

Disclaimer-Product by PR

Skin Care!!

Hi everyone!  I had a few days off from blogging but oh how I do enjoy blogging now.  Hmmm go figure.  I've been wanting to touch on the subject of skin care something that is so important in the makeup field and community

It's a topic I feel is not discussed alot.  I really wanted to do more research and study my facts first before doing this blog but I've been well aware of skin care for many years now.  I learned alot while in cosmetology school and being that some of my class mates sold Mary Kay I really had no choice.  Lol.  I also wound up selling Mary Kay like 3 times!  Anywho I've always been interested in skin care being that growing up I didnt have the best of skin.  I have very sensitive skin and sometimes certain things may cause  me to breakout.  With that being said I do try and take good care of my skin.

Speaking of Mary Kay.  It is a great line for skin care.  It is one of my favorites as far as skin care and not due to the fact that I used to sell it.  Its due to the fact that it does work and leave your skin nice and radiant.  I've since over the years have tried different skin care lines but somehow always find myself still in love with Mark Kay! 

Lately I've been using the green gel cleanser by MAC and I do like it.  For one, using my pro discount its not too expensive for me.  I like the feeling it gives my face after I've used it.  It feels very clean and I feel as though I've removed all traces of makeup, oil  and dirt from my face. 

I've had a conversation wth a coworker and we have a few mua friends in common.  Two of which I would say are very successful in the makeup realm.  Well we are having a discussion one day and she said that one said that mostly new mua's wear a full face  where as mua's who have been doing it for a while are more into skin care.  I thought about what she said and realized most mua's who have been doing makeup for a while really do have nice skin.  Well for the most that I've seen , not all!   They may have on a tad bit of foundation but not to the point where you can tell.  Hey maybe they don't. But honestly  I've always  been into skin care.   I no longer have the bad skin and certain things that I eat that I know will break me out I try and stay away from as well.  Which leads to other issues of the skin which is our diets.  Things like sodas, fried foods, not enough water, chocolates and so much more could lead to skin issues. 

If I have a client who may suffer with acne or skin issues my first question is their water intake.  How much are they getting.  Are they drinking alot of sodas more so more than normal. Depending on the answer is where I will go with the next question and advice for treatment. 

When prepping a client for makeup I always start off with my makeup remover wipes.  I try and cleanse away any excess oil, makeup or dirt from the skin. This is key!  This should be done regardless if they said they washed their face prior to!  Depending on what they used to wash their face it may have left a film on the skin or didnt completely cleanse the face. 

Also depending on the client next I would go in with a toner.  Any brand is good.  I use one by Loreal right now but willing and shopping around for more.  I like to use the toner for clients with acne or a small breakout.  Acne usualy occurs when there is alot of oil to the skin.  The toner can take away the extra oil.

I then proceed with a moisturizer.  Also depending on the skin type I will determine which type of  moisturizer I would use.  Oil Free or a more moisturizing cream moisturizer.  I highly recommend cetaphil. 

The steps I listed above some consider a mini facial.  I consider it a must!  Good skin prep is very important for good makeup!  Plain and simpe! As a Mua I want to have flawless skin without makeup. Yes I have freckles and some moles but thats fine.  I want my skin to be flawless before my makeup is flawless!

If you have any recommendations for a great skin care line feel free to share.  I do hear that Clinique is good as well.  Thanks for stopping by! XOXO