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Olay - Complete Touch of Foundation

Daily Moisturizer plus a touch of maX factor foundation.

The ease of an Olay moisturiser, the finish of a sheer Max Factor foundation.

This daily moisturiser with a hint of Max Factor foundation hydrates skin for up to 24 hours and evens out your complexion for a light, effortless look you can wear every day.

• SPF 15 protects skin from harmful UV rays
• moisturises all day long to ensure skin glows with radiance
• enhances and evens out skin tone with a touch of Max Factor foundation

Yes, it does enhances and evens out the skin tone. It is easily blended without any streaking. It gives a matte tinted effect.

The shades available here are only fair, light and dark skin tone. I have the light skin tone and luckily it suits me. There are no testers available. If you wipe the skin with a tissue it will come off. You can dab gently.

It turns oily after few hrs of application especially on my T zone (i have a combination skin). So i prefer to fix it with a compact.

Texture is light. Its light texture does not clog the pores and is easily absorbed. Packing is very convenient 50ml plastic bottle with a pump. I prefer it for a daily use since it does even out the skin tone with out giving a heavy make up look. And the SPF 15 protects skin from UV rays and moisturizes all day.

How does it work?

It contains everything your skin needs most, up to 24 hrs refreshing, moisturisation, skin pampering vitamins, SPF 15 plus a touch of maX factor foundation.

Direction :

Apply evenly and gently massage on to your face and neck.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Polyethylene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Triethanolamine, Polyacrylamide, Alumina, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Silica, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Alfa-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499.

Yes i will definitely buy this product next time for my daily office use.

Have you ever tried Olay Complete Touch of Foundation?

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Eating Fruits for our Internal and External Beauty

One of my friend send me the fw. message this morning. Find it informative and am sharing it with you..

EATING FRUIT...

It's long but very informative
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We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.
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What is the correct way of eating fruits?
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IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
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If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
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FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
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In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil....
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So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
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Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
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There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
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When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
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But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
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KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
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ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
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WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher.. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.
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GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
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Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer! Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
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A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting.. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack . Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive...

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Beauty and Health

Apple-cider vinegar as energy booster

When you feel tired take a bowl of warm water and add few tsp of ACV, soak your feet in the water mixture and relax.

Splash 1 cup of water mixed with 2 tbs of ACV on your face when you feel sleepy and tired.

Apple-cider vinegar for blocked pores

Clean your skin and apply apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball. ACV

helps flush out the pores and keeps the skin looking beautiful. Vinegar acts as an astringent and helps remove excess oil, kills bacteria, and normalizes the skin's pH. This remedy should work quickly.

Heat three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of water in a pot over the stove. Once the vinegar and water start steaming, turn off the stove. Steam your face over the pot using a towel draped over your head. After a few minutes of steaming, dab some apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball and pat it on your face to remove any loosened dirt. Gently remove blackheads using a tissue and light pressure. Rinse with lukewarm water and then spray or pat chilled apple cider vinegar to close the pores. Remember, to fix skin problems with apple cider vinegar, steam your face with diluted vinegar, remove excess dirt and close your pores with a spritz of cold apple cider vinegar

Apple-cider vinegar hair rinse

Mix together half cup of apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of warm water.

After you have finished shampooing massage it

gently with this

solution on your scalp and in to the roots.

Wash it off with warm water.

Your hair will feel softer shinier bouncier and dandruff free with this home made hair rinse.

Apple-cider vinegar for Acne

Mix a tsp of ACV with 2tsps of green tea.

Green Tea is packed with antioxidants to fight the aging process and this will give your skin an extra boost because of the caffeine content. This is then applied to the skin with a cotton pad. ACV is an excellent natural skin tonic alternative to expensive products. You must moisturize afterwards otherwise you may be uncomforatble with the drying effect.

Apple-cider vinegar for weight loss

1cup ACV 1cup honey and 8 cloves of garlic mix the ingredients in a blender. Pour the mixture in to a glass container. Seal and leave in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Normal dosage is 2 tsp in 1/2 glass water or juice on empty stomach before 30 mins of breakfast.

ACV helps in balancing the PH level of the body.

It aids in improving hair growth.

Note: Apple Cider Vinegar is very acidic in nature. It may cause irritation to your skin. ACV is not recommended for sensitive skin. Always test before you apply on your face.

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Longer Lasting Lipstick

Exfoliate the lips using a damp tooth brush.

Before you apply the lipstick, use a sponge to dab a powder foundation around the outside of the lips. It will help the color from seeping out side the lip line and it will make a subtle contrast which will make the lips look fuller.

Apply lip moisturizer. If there is any excess remove it by pressing a tissue.

If you need a lighter application use the brush. If you apply directly from the tube the pigmentation will be more and it will last longer.

Line the edges with a suitable lip liner pencil. it will create a barrier against further bleeding, since the liner pencil is more drier and waxier than the lipstick.

Blot the lips by putting a tissue between the lips and gently press down. It will take off the excess pigment that cause the lipstick smear. If you want you can apply a second coat.

After you applied the lipstick cover your index finger with a tissue and put it inside the mouth and pull it out. Its the best way to remove any color that has spread to the inside of your lips.

Apply lip gloss using a brush.

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Simple Beautiful French Manicure

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• Remove the existing Nail polish using a nail polish remover. Cut the nail in to square or oval shape.

• Take warm water in a bowl, add 1 spoon of mild shampoo and glycerin. Soak the hands till wrist for 10mins.

• Massage the hands gently with a hand scrub to remove the dead cell for about 3 minutes.

• Wash the hands and pat dry.Now shape the nails with a nail file. Do this only in one direction, from one corner to the other.

• Now apply almond oil and massage for few mins. Cover the hands for 5mins with a clean towel dipped in warm water.

• Apply a hand pack and rest the hands for 15mins. Clean and pat dry.

• Put on some cuticle cream and massage. you can use even olive oil instead of cuticle cream.To remove the dry cuticle, rub a cuticle stick around the nail in very small circles so that the dead cuticle is rubbed off. You can push the rest of the cuticle back.

• Clean away all the nail dust and once again wipe the nails with a nail polish remover to wipe away any oil residue.

• Brush on in 2 coats of base coat. Let it dry.

• Stick the french manicure tape strips on each nail underneath the free edge of the nail. Coat the tip and pull of the strips. Let dry. If u want you can stick nail art and Coat the nail with pink or nude nail polish. Finish with top coat for a durable french manicure.

Benefits :

French manicure last longer compared to the traditional manicure.

The feeling it creates will easily compliment any personality.

It looks very natural.

It wont show much imperfections and chips.

No need to change the nail polish according to your outfit.

Skin Care Recipes for Natural Glow

Cucumber Lotion

Take 4 tsps of cucumber juice add 1/4 tsp of lemon juice and rose water mix well, apply this mixture to the face and neck with the help of a cotton ball. Keep it for 20mins and wash off.

Tomato Lotion

Mix 1tbs tomato juice with 2 drops of lemon juice and apply on the face and wash after 20 mins. This will clear blemish and leave your skin with a natural glow.

Carrot Lotion

Mix together 2tsp of carrot juice and a tsp of honey. Wipe it off after 20 mins using a cotton ball dipped in water mixed with soda bi carbonate. This will help to make the skin smooth and soft.

Potato Lotion

Take 2 tsp of Potato juice, apply on the face and neck. Clean it with warm water after 20 mins.

This will make your skin tone lighter. This lotion is good for sun tan too.

Lip Balm

Take 2 tbs of petroleum jelly, 1-2 drops of food color, 2 drops of strawberry extract (essence), 1/2 tsp of glycerin in a glass bowl.

Heat it in a microwave for 5mins, mix well and transfer to a lip balm container.

Lipgloss Tips and Tricks

• If you are not happy with your current shade of lipgloss, don't throw it away. You can always try a mix and match of two or more shades.

• Take the applicator out of the lipgloss and rub it on any of your favorite lipsticks. Get a good amount and insert it back in the lipgloss pull it in and out few times. Test the color. If you are not happy with the current shade repeat the process until u get your desired shade.

• If you have a clear lipgloss you can add any color to it, even a drop of red or orange food coloring for a burst of bright color. You can even give a lighter shade a deeper by this method.

• You don't have to be stuck with the shade of lipgloss you get in a pot.You can still create another shade by rubbing your finger on a shade of lipstick, then inserting it in the pot of gloss and mixing it.

The new unique shade of lipgloss is all yours...

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