Mission Beauty: Hair and Makeup trends

Summer is here, and most of us are packing our bags to go on our vacations, but before we get to our destination we have to survive the plane ride, which can cause havoc on our skin. The dry stale air, can really take a toll on our skin after a 12 hour flight, so here are some beauty tips to keep you beautiful during you are high up in sky :
Moisturizing is the key. Make sure you not only moisturize your face well, but also your feet, hands and body which tend to go extremely dry in the plane.
Balms and body butters are your best bet when traveling, and they are not liquid and you can carry them easily in your hand carry. So keep moisturizing as you go.
If you must put on makeup, then choose a long wearing foundation and use it sparingly. Choose gel or cream blush which will keep your cheeks hydrated, and for lips, go for lip stains or tinted lip balms. Remember you just want to look nice so keeping it simple will ensure you are comfortable yet looking good.
Lastly stay hydrated from within as well, so keep drinking liquids during your flight.
Have a safe and happy summer !!!!

Makeup tricks to make your eye color pop:

If you want to highlight your eyes and bring out the natural eye color, then choosing the right shade of shadow will make all the difference:

Brown eyes: Choose shades of green, pink, blue, purple, and gold. Cooler tones compliments brown eyes well, and makes eyes stand out.

Green eyes: Violets and plum shades are best for green eyes. Shades of browns, and other warmer tones like mauve, deep purple, peaches and bronze will make the eyes look brighter. Avoid cooler shades of shadows.

Hazel eyes: Hazel eyes stands out most when deep greens, lavenders or shadows with soft yellow undertones are used.

Blue eyes: Shades in the brown, rose and violet families work best on blue eyes. Avoid using color same or similar to your own eyes. This can make your eyes appear dull.

MAKEUP TRICKS FOR THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS:
Summer months are full of pleasures, but melting makeup, sliding eyeliner and sticky lipstick are not among them. In the summer months, makeup should be simple and comfortable. To keep your face looking fresh and pretty, simply follow these simple tricks:

1. Primer : Primer goes on your face after your moisturizers, but before you put on makeup. It creates a smooth base for your makeup application, and really holds the makeup in place. Makeup artists swear by this product when working with star clients under hot lights and humid climatic conditions.

2. Lighten your face makeup: For daytime, try skipping your regular foundation for a tinted moisturizers. Tinted moisturizers feel airy on the skin, and are less likely to turn cakey in the heat. If you need extra coverage in some spots, then try patting on powder foundation on top of the tinted moisturizers ONLY on the areas needing extra help.

3. Using a Bronzer: If you use bronzer correctly it can do wonders for your face. It adds a warm glow to the skin, which can help you look like you just had a mini vacation. Try applying bronzer on parts of your face where sun naturally hits you, like your forehead, nose, cheekbones, and chin. Keep in mind, LESS IS MORE. So use a large brush with fluffy bristles to help you get a natural look.

4. Go sheer: Rich deep colors have their place but they can look heavy in the summer. Switch to sheer versions of your lipstick and eye shades.

Beachy Waves hairstyle:

Summer has come, or atleast in Dubai it is getting pretty HOT, so its time to put away those heating hair tools which just adds more damage to the hair.

One simple, and easy everyday hair style which works for day or night time is sexy beachy waves, which makes you look like you have spent an entire day at the beach :) Most people have some kind of natural wave to their hair, so using a good quality salt spray or curl defining mouse can help bring out your natural curl.

Spray wet hair with a good quality salt spray, or massage in some curl defining hair mouse, and cup the ends of your hair all the way to the roots in scrunching motion. Let the hair air dry. When using salt spray keep in mind due to the salt in the product, it can be very drying to the hair, so make sure you are using a good leave in hair conditioner as well.

Try : Bumble and Bumble surf spray.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PERFECT FOUNDATION:
Who doesn't want to look naturally flawless, but if you use too much of it you look like a clown, use too little and you look unpolished, so here are some tricks on how to buy foundation which will give you that natural flawless look:

Dry skin: Choose liquid or moisturizing/hydrating foundation. They contain powders which will nourish the skin, without making it too cakey. One to try is 'Clinique supermoisture makeup'.

Oily skin: Use oil free foundation or powder foundation. These foundations contain powders which will absorb the oil, giving you a matte smooth finished look. People prone to acne, should use foundation which contains salicylic acid which will help to dry up the oil producing glands that cause pimples. One to try is 'Clarins truly matte foundation.'

Combination Skin: Either oil free or regular foundation can be used, depending how oily or dry your skin is feeling. Mineral makeup is a great option.

CORAL SHADES:
Mac: Vegas Volt
Revlon: Kiss me coral
HOT PINK SHADES:
Mac: Girl about town
Loreal: Intensia Fushia
ORANGE SHADES:
Mac: Morange or So chaud
Revlon: Siren

Three hottest lipstick shades for spring/summer 2012:
1. CORAL
2. HOT PINK
3. ORANGE

Beautiful skin superfood: BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries are not just yummy to eat but also does wonders for your skin. Intake of blueberries increases the circulation to give you a healthy glow. Blueberries are also rich in antioxidants which protects your skin against harmful free radicals which can damage the skin. Skin damage can lead to pre mature aging. Eating blueberries can slow down this process, so next time when you are grocery shopping make sure this item is on top of your to-buy list :)