10 DIY Beauty Tips.

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I just realized that there are a few little things that I do over and over in my beauty routine that are sort of "unconventional". I rather consider them to be creative or DIY. I thought I should finally write all of these DIY beauty tips out, so you can benefit from my methods. 

My top 10 creative beauty tips:

Powder Your Roots with Translucent Loose Powder
If your hairline starts to look greasy, dig up a big fluffy makeup brush and dip it into a pot of translucent loose powder and brush it into your hair. The powder will instantly absorb all hair oil. Bonus - translucent powder matches all hair colors.

Shave with Conditioner Instead of Shaving Cream
Run out of shaving cream? Do double duty by coating your stems with a thick hair conditioner. It softens the hair so it’s easier to shave off and it makes legs feel amazingly silky.

Make an Egg White Face Mask
To revive tired and dull skin without hitting the spa, try this: Crack open an egg in a bowl, separate the yolk, and use the egg whites to make a face mask. The proteins help to heal and restore skin’s moisture. Leave it on for five minutes, rinse off and follow with toner and moisturizer.

Heat Up Your Eyelash Curler
If you have stick-straight lashes, try blasting your metal eyelash curler with a hair dryer for a couple seconds to heat it up so your lashes bend more easily. Be careful though, as the metal does heat up quick. When I say a few seconds, I mean it.

Spike Lotion with Bronzer
If you don’t have time for a self-tanning session, mix a few pumps of liquid bronzer with regular body lotion and rub it on your legs for a subtle dose of sexy, beachy color.

Soften Your Body with Avocado
Avocado is a natural moisturizer, so use it to your benefit. Take a ripe avocado, remove the pit and skin, and mash it up in a bowl. Slather the avocado all over your body, let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse off and follow with your regular body lotion.

Amp Up Shine with Vinegar
Mix one part vinegar with four parts carbonated water, and pour the mixture over dry hair. Leave it on for 15 minutes then rinse out. Follow with shampoo to lock in shine and combat dullness.

Press a Tea Bag on Splotches
If you’re sensitive or just looking irritated or puffy for some reason, steep a bag of green tea for a minute or two, let it cool down and dab it over your face. The antioxidants in the tea take down inflammation. When my eyes are extra puffy, I wrap the hot tea bags in paper towels and let them sit on my closed eyes for 5 - 10 minutes.

Use Eye Makeup Remover to Remove Lip Stains or Dark Lipstick
Don’t try to rub off that lip stain or stubborn red lipstick. Instead take a cotton ball or tissue and dip it in makeup remover, and just dab to erase the dark stain fast.

Use Toothpaste on a Zit
Take a pea-size amount of white toothpaste, and place it over zits or red areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the oil so the pimple won’t get more clogged, then wash it off.

9 Beauty Tips for the New Year.

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It is the new year and it is time to rethink your beauty routine. Here are some great beauty tips shared by top NYC dermatologist Dr. Sejal Shah.

Put these beauty tips to use NOW for a better you in 2013!

1. Wear sunscreen EVERYDAY.  For regular daily wear, a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15 is also adequate.

2. ALWAYS remove your makeup before going to bed.

3. Use gentle cleansers and don't rub vigorously when washing.  AVOID harsh products.

4. Use a GENTLE exfoliator once a week.

5. Use products with ANTIOXIDANTS for their protective and antiaging benefits.

6. ADD in a Hyaluronic Acid product to keep your skin hydrated and give it a more rejuvenated appearance.

7. If your skin tends to be SENSITIVE, look for products with anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as Green Tea Extract and Niacinamide.

8. Don't forget to PROTECT that delicate skin around your eyes! Use an eye cream with an SPF daily, wear sunglasses, and use a moisturizing eye cream at night (you can use an eye cream tailored for your specific need e.g. antiaging, dark circles, etc).

9. Make sure you get PLENTY of rest, eat a well-balanced diet, limit alcohol consumption, and quit smoking.

Sejal K. Shah, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist in private practice in Manhattan.  She practices general and cosmetic dermatology. During her research fellowship and residency training, Dr. Shah has published numerous articles and book chapters and presented at several national and international meetings.  Her research interests include skin of color, laser and light-based medicine, and cosmeceuticals.

How to Wear Red Lipstick.

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Wearing a red lipstick can be intimidating. When I was younger and felt more confident and bold about life, I used to wear red lipstick a lot.  I felt sexy.  It instantly boosted my mood, especially as I felt more noticed.  As I have gotten older, things have changed.  I shy away from wearing such bold lipstick shades now, and opt for a more natural or neutral lip look. I plan to change that and spice it up a bit for the holidays. Yes, I am going to start wearing red lipstick again.

How to wear red lipstick

Choosing the correct shade of red can be tricky.  You don't want someone to just see your lips.  You want them to see you! Choosing the right shade of red that complements your skintone is important. I reached out to Celebrity Makeup Artist Beau Nelson for some advice.

Beau explains, "To me red lipstick looks best if it works with the person wearing it. Anyone can wear a red lipstick, it’s just got to be the right texture, opacity and application to suit your own personality or your look that day." I believe that this is so important.  You cannot simply walk up to a lip display and look for a shade that says "red" and think you can pull it off.

Beau goes on to give up some tips. "For beginners with red, try a stain or a sheer lipstick, but more experienced users might want to experiment with a lipliner lipstick combo to get that crisp polished lip, or maybe a matte lipstick applied with a finger to get more of a romantic look. My favorite red of the moment is COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipcolor in Hot."  I wore the shade Hot as part of my COVERGIRL Fashion Week LipPerfection Challenge, and it is definitely one of my favorites.

Beau continues, "More often than not red lips look best with groomed brows, and perfect skin. Going overboard with blush/bronzer and eyeshadows if not done very well can make a red lip look a little cheap, instead of beautiful and expensive. 

When choosing a red lipstick you need to take into account 3 things: color, texture, and opacity. Choosing the right shade is the hardest part. If possible try on a few and determine what makes you feel best (there are no hard rules, its more about how you feel when wearing a color) but as a guideline blue reds tend to look best on pale skin, neutral reds look good on most skin tones, and orange based reds tend to look better on tanned or darker skin, brick and deeper reds and burgundies look good on medium skins and darker and brighter pink based reds look great on pale to medium skins. Once you have the tone you want in your mind you can go about finding several variations in texture and opacity to suit every mood. Matte and full coverage lipsticks look sophisticated and sexy but can be applied with a finger to sheer them out and make them more of a stain, sheer lipsticks tend to be glossier and more youthful looking, and red glosses have more of a sexy vibe. Experiment with what you think suits your look best and don’t be afraid to try a lot of different reds before settling on one, or several."

One thing I have learned when applying a bold lip, especially with a shade you might not be comfortable with, is that it is also important to be careful with your lipstick application. I use a lip brush to get the perfect amount of color for. Open the lipstick tube, sweep a lip brush across the top of the lipstick, and apply gently and evenly to your lips.  I start from the center of my lips and blend it outward.  I like to finish up with a bit of pearly gloss applied to the center of my lips.  This may soften the look just a bit, but it not only makes my lips look a bit pouty, it helps me feel that I can pull off my red lip look best.

Thank you to Beau Nelson for his wonderful tips. Hopefully we can put them to good use and wear a beautiful red lip.

Tips on choosing the best red lipstick.


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