http://www.lipstickpanda.com Beauty Tips & Secrets Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:31:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/important-breakfast-easy-breakfast/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/important-breakfast-easy-breakfast/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:21:12 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=1167 Lipstick Panda offers great advice on what to do to stay healthy. One really important thing that is always mentioned is to eat breakfast. Many people say that this is the most important meal of the day for many reasons; the clearest being that it simply sets you up for the day, and gives you energy. Perhaps you do not have much time in the mornings which is why breakfast has become a rarity. But you should have a few [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/important-breakfast-easy-breakfast/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-gift-guide-for-her-%e2%80%93-under-35/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-gift-guide-for-her-%e2%80%93-under-35/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:28:57 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=1008 Find the perfect present for mom, sister, daughter, cousin, friends, anyone and save some cash. Don’t splurge, buy smart and make your favorite girls happy! Ready, set, shop! For the lip glaze lover, surprise her with this fabulous Stila Lip Glaze Set, for the great value of $25 [sephora.com], it is packed with the best selling shades, as well as the limited holiday edition shades. Top selling shades: Kitten, Guava, Grapefruit, and Apricot New limited edition shades: Seashell, Blush, Majesty, [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-gift-guide-for-her-%e2%80%93-under-35/feed/ 2 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/look-better-from-behind/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/look-better-from-behind/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:00:43 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=1000 Courtesy of Glamour Magazine Five moves to guarantee a sexy exit every time you leave a room. Trainers say women are often so focused on what’s in front of them in the mirror that they forget to tone their backside. Zuta Gilchriest, the guru behind the Rear Attitude class at Crunch gyms, created a plan for those forgotten parts. Do it three times a week in addition to your cardio and front body routine, and you’ll see results in about [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/look-better-from-behind/feed/ 2 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/try-the-bedhead-updo/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/try-the-bedhead-updo/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:41:34 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=994 It is possible this is the easiest hairstyle ever; all you have to do is wakeup and follow these tips: First: Come as you are Got natural waves or curls? Keep them! Use your fingers to work out tangles, lightly tease your crown with a comb and then let your texture take over. Got straight hair? Spritz on a wave enhancing spray and scrunch before teasing. Second: Twist up the back Gather hair at your nape, and then loosely twist [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/try-the-bedhead-updo/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-september-2010/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-september-2010/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:12:49 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=979 Q: My natural summer highlights are so pretty. How can I keep them longer? Mother Nature is the world’s best hair colorist, right? To stay bright all fall, her stand-in here on earth, New York City – based hair guru Sharon Dorram, suggests touching up the top and front sections of your hair, where the sun hits. “Go a bit brighter there, lacing highlights along your hairline and part,” she says. But don’t overdo it: Hang on to some of [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-september-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-do-the-perfect-blowout/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-do-the-perfect-blowout/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:00:59 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=970 Yes, you can get that impossibly shiny pro look with your own two hands (no need to grow a third). The how-to: No 1 – Start in the Shower Women often forget to pick shampoo and conditioner for their hair type. If your hair is fine, use lightweight products that won’t zap volume. If yours is thick or curly, try a heavier conditioner for smooth results. No 2 – Be Sure to Pre-dry Don’t use a round brush on drenched [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-do-the-perfect-blowout/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-do-false-lashes/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-do-false-lashes/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:40 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=963 They are everywhere now (and on every celeb), but let’s be honest – they are intimidating! Here’s the 1-2-3 plan to follow: No 1 – Adjust Your View The biggest mistake women make with false lashes: looking straight into the mirror. Put a makeup mirror on the table instead so that you are gazing down. You will be able to see what you are doing and the strip will land right on the lash line. Hold the strip of lashes [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-do-false-lashes/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/the-new-sexy-hair-it%e2%80%99s-huge/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/the-new-sexy-hair-it%e2%80%99s-huge/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:22:50 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=958 Firs The Prep Volume in both directions makes you look like a lollipop. So choose one or the other: wide or high. Here is a hint: Wide looks best if your face is long. Pick high if yours is more round. Either way, work mousse into damp hair and blow-dry upside down. Got slippery hair? A shot of dry shampoo gives grip. Go Wide Make spirals all over with a curling iron, working from the bottom layer up. Then finger-comb [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/the-new-sexy-hair-it%e2%80%99s-huge/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-do-bold-red-lips/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-do-bold-red-lips/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:56:16 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=948 Pulling off this classic Hollywood touch is now easy enough for any of us – if you follow these tips. No 1 – Test Shades With a Friend Bring a buddy along when you go lipstick shopping, then play! Experimenting with different colors is the best way to find a shade you love. Try orangery reds if you have fair skin; go with deep brick shades if your skin is dark. Medium and golden skin tones look great in true [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-do-bold-red-lips/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-october-2010/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-october-2010/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:19:06 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=933 Q: I just got a haircut last week, but I still have split ends – what gives? I have to ask: Did you let her cut away all of the damage? Clients who dictate every snip (like me!) often end up with a too-skimpy trim. Next time, trust her, even if it means losing an extra inch – it will grow back! And P.S.: If you did cut several inches and still have the splits, ask for a do-over; the [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-october-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/beauty-secrets-from-a-low-key-it-girl/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/beauty-secrets-from-a-low-key-it-girl/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:08:18 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=924 Fashion actress and former model Diane Kruger, the face on Calvin Klein’s new fragrance “Beauty”, is surprisingly laid back. Here some effortless tips: Use foundation as cover-up. “I dot it on under-eye circles, pimples and blemishes. Once everything is smoothed out, you’ll notice you don’t need much more makeup.” Go for bold brows. “A heavier brow works best on me, so I barely touch mine. I just pluck the strays that aren’t failing in line.” Don’t obsess over trends. “They [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/beauty-secrets-from-a-low-key-it-girl/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/8-new-things-to-do-with-your-hair/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/8-new-things-to-do-with-your-hair/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:57:08 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=916 Loosen Your Bump Tease the front spritz with hair spray; then push it back. Let it sit pretty, minus pings. Flip It Out Turn up ends with a round brush while blow-drying. Do An Audrey Hepburn Remix Thick, eye-brow-gazing bangs, give the classy high bun an edgy update. Pouf It Up Do major teasing on top, but keep sides tight the contrast adds even more drama. Try Swooshy Bangs Make a deep side part; then swoop long layered fringe over [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/8-new-things-to-do-with-your-hair/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-august-2010/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-august-2010/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:15:37 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=904 Q: Help! Greasy sunscreen makes me break out. I want to be safe, but ugh! Try powder SPF. It sops up oil and creates a barrier on the skin that blocks UV rays physically (not chemically, like traditional cream), explains NYC derm Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, M.D., PH.D. I am swearing by it. Q: How can I wear metallic eye makeup without looking like a robot? To soften gold or silver shadows; do a base shade first, says makeup artist Lucia Pieroni. [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-august-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/shiny-hair-we-all-want-it/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/shiny-hair-we-all-want-it/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:25:39 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=896 Your poor hair, constantly out there, exposed, fried and abused. Show it some compassion, woman! These distressing treatments worked for seven real-life test cases. No. 1 Surf and Sun Bleached “My hair was dull, lifeless”, says Roxy pro surfer Kassia Meador, 27. Salon and drugstore deep treatments with vitamins A and E protect against color fade. One luxurious option: Kerastase Chronologiste At-Home Ritual [$145, kerastase-usa.com] After she let it sit on her hair for 10 minutes: “So much shine!”. No. [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/shiny-hair-we-all-want-it/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/model-trends-to-try-at-home/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/model-trends-to-try-at-home/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:15:22 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=869 Extreme Shadow Apply color from the lash lines all the way down up to the brows, earth toned shadows work best. Smudge shades all around the eyes and define them with black liner. Try Revlon Luxurious Color Perle Eye Shadow in Black Galaxy ($5 at drugstores) and Revlon ColorStay Liquid liner in Blackest Black ($7.50 at drugstores). Also, try these earthy eye shadows: MAC Pro Sculpting Powder Pro Palette in Bone Beige and Shadowy ($16 each, 800-387-6707) Shamelessly Big Curls [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/model-trends-to-try-at-home/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/every-day-healthy-rules/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/every-day-healthy-rules/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:29:02 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=862 (An easy list to live by) Courtesy of Glamour Magazine Here some simple rules to live by every day; simple things that will make a difference and keep you healthy. Eat Breakfast (Whether you are Hungry or Not) Women who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight, a major 2008 study found, and newer research even linked this A.M. habit to less painful periods and fewer PMS symptoms. What is more, it’s often your best chance to pack in [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/every-day-healthy-rules/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/8-glam-ideas-for-your-hair/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/8-glam-ideas-for-your-hair/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:04:22 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=832 1. Go All Wavy Who says a bob has to be sleek? Wind hair around a curling iron like Revlon Perfect Heat Ceramic 1” Styling Iron ($14.99, Walgreens); alternate directions then break apart curls. Scrunch It First, try: L’Oreal Paris Studio Line Unkempt Out of Bed, $5 at drugstores. 2. Try Some Color A fast way to create an un-boring bun: Smooth your hair back into an off-center chignon; then stack colored pins just above the top. Try DCNL Metallic [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/8-glam-ideas-for-your-hair/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-july-2010/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-july-2010/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:30:35 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=826 Q: Any trick for pulling off the metallic-polish trend? Finger-bling is totally in now, says Angi Wingle, a CND manicurist. For a matchy finish, use a shade that almost blends in with your coloring – silver if you are fair, gold if you are medium or olive toned, copper if you are dark. It looked amazing on the Chanel couture runway. Or clash! It’s cool to wear the ‘wrong’ hue too. ———————————————————————————————————————————————– Q: I always get giant knots in my [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/beauty-questions-answered-%e2%80%93-july-2010/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/the-miniskirt-workout/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/the-miniskirt-workout/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:36:17 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=815 Shorts have never been shorter. Minis are mini-er. With all the showing, this one-month workout from celebrity trainer Patrick Murphy will shape you up from hip to toe. Hips and thighs can be stubborn area to tone, but these moves really target them. Plus, they get your heart rate up, so you burn more calories than you do with traditional strength exercises. Follow this circuit in order once; then do the whole set a second time. Try this workout three [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/health/the-miniskirt-workout/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/summers-25-and-under-beauty-guide/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/summers-25-and-under-beauty-guide/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:03:27 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=800 Affordable hairs, makeup, help out items for this hot summer. Get ready to save some money! $25 and Under Skin Miracle The ultra-lightweight moisturizer, Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Serum is a distillation from the original formula that won’t make you break out or leave you too shiny, the key ingredients, peptides and vitamins, are incredibly potent, it firms brighten and smooth lines under makeup or sunscreen. Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Serum, $25, drugstores Cleansing Bars The most gorgeous, super moisturizing [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/summers-25-and-under-beauty-guide/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/trend-we-love-shimmery-eye-shiny-hair/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/trend-we-love-shimmery-eye-shiny-hair/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:30:38 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=794 Frosty pale shadow or liner is a fresh ethereal way to telegraph “instantly festive” without having to resort to serious makeup application. In place of harder-to-wear pure whites or anything with the word “glitter” in its name, these subtle, apple blossom pinks are much more skin-flattering. Smudge all the way around your eyes; since the color is so soft, there’s no overdoing it. Sleek, stick-straight hair looks amazing with it: Spritz heat protecting spray onto damp hair, blow dry until [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/trend-we-love-shimmery-eye-shiny-hair/feed/ 2 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/overachieving-eye-creams/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/overachieving-eye-creams/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:23:00 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=784 These cutting-edge, science-driven substances are serious multitasking products: They eradicate wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, and dehydration – and they feel wildly smooth and luxe as you pat them on. Tightening Chanel Precision Ultra Correcting Total Eye Lift [$100, chanel.com] This soufflé-ish mousse repairs and firms all around the eye. Plus, pearlized powders disguise fine lines the moment you apply it. Hydrating Bulgari Regard Merveilleux Nutritive Firming Eye Contour Cream [$150, neimanmarcus.com] A complex of vitamins and plant oils in a [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/overachieving-eye-creams/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/my-maintenance-a-top-nutritionist%e2%80%99s-eco-beauty-essentials/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/my-maintenance-a-top-nutritionist%e2%80%99s-eco-beauty-essentials/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:20:13 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=775 A three year odyssey backpacking around the world (the trip included several shamans, not to mention seven months of living out of her car in Africa) gave New York/L.A. – based nutritionist and yoga instructor Kimberly Snyder a fresh perspective on health and beauty. “These women would look so amazing – and everything they used was natural, and it changed my philosophy”. Here, Snyder’s personal all-natural must haves: Hair Smoother: SHAMPOO – “My all time favorite, 100 percent plant based [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/my-maintenance-a-top-nutritionist%e2%80%99s-eco-beauty-essentials/feed/ 3 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:32:49 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=767 1. Remove excess color from the brush with a tissue. 2. Run brush under water just long enough to dampen the hairs. 3. Place a small amount of gentle shampoo onto the palm of your hand and swirl the dampened brush in your palm for a few moments. 4. Place the brush under warm running water with brush hairs facing down. Gently squeeze the hairs until the water runs clear. 5. Squeeze the clean brush hairs to remove any excess [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/tools-of-attraction/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/tools-of-attraction/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:15:19 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=735 “Makeup brushes bring makeup to life,” says Ross Burton of Lancome.  Indeed, without the right brush to apply your blush, it’s just a square of pretty pink powder sitting in a compact. Not only do makeup brushes provide a professional and more natural-looking finish on your face, but they’ll also save you time and money in the long run. Brushes pick up and distribute product without absorbing it – hence making your makeup last a lot longer than if you [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/tools-of-attraction/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/skin-smarts/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/skin-smarts/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:12:06 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=725 Icelandic Relief Eye Cream with Biospheric Complex This light as air eye cream delivers major impact to the stressed-out eye area. Rice peptides help counteract the aging effects of stress, optical diffusers soften fine lines and circulation to lighten dark circles, and Icelandic kelp helps fight inflammation. [$45, skyniceland.com] Kinerase Intensive Eye Cream Your eyes are one of the first areas to show age. Keep them guessing yours with potent eye cream. It contains 0.125 percent Kinetin, the highest level [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/skin-smarts/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/stressing-out/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/stressing-out/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:49:25 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=715 Stress is part of everyday life. From traffic jams and deadlines to breakups and problems at work, we all feel stressed out sometimes. Stress can manifest itself by giving us tense muscles, headaches, and anxiety, but you may not realize the toll it takes on complexion. Stress increases oil production on the skin, which is why we break out sometimes when we get stressed. It also impairs the lipid barrier function, so when you’re stressed, skin loses that healthy, youthful [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/stressing-out/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/sun-smarts/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/sun-smarts/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:48:23 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=709 Photo-aging, the technical term used to describe sun damage, can take years to show up on our skin. But every time you expose yourself to the sun sans protection, the skin loses the ability to repair itself, collagen and elastin become damaged, and that damage accumulates. Skin becomes saggy, wrinkled, and leathery, and fails to spring back. And forget about throwing pricey skin care at the problem. “I’ve seen so many women try to undo the damage with expensive skin [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/sun-smarts/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-do-a-messy-up-do-but-not-look-messy/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-do-a-messy-up-do-but-not-look-messy/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:09:41 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=705 Every glam woman needs to know this trick – the chicest ponytail alternative going. Step No. 1 Gather hair into a low ponytails, slightly off to one side. (Skip the elastic band.) Step No. 2 Twist and twirl your hair around a couple of fingers to create a bun; secure with a few bobby pins. Slide the pins in flush against your head, and don’t pry them open first – they’ll stay tighter that way. Step No. 3 Use your [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/how-to-do-a-messy-up-do-but-not-look-messy/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/new-summer-tips/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/new-summer-tips/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:04:41 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=693 3 Skin Savers We Love These formulas tackle annoying skin issues without causing the greasies. 1. A face-firmer.To battle pesky lines and firm up your skin, try a product that boosts collagen production. Neutrogena’s treatment duo uses bioelectricity to do the trick. [Neutrogena Clinical Facial Lifting Wrinkle Treatment Night, $40, at drugstores] 2. A radiance booster. Want a glowifying SPF moisturizer that won’t leave you oily? Clarin’s new do-it all lotion is the answer. It contains brightening sea lily to [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/new-summer-tips/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/10-makeup-tricks-for-your-10-fingers/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/10-makeup-tricks-for-your-10-fingers/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:56:40 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=686 How to use those handy cosmetic tools you were born with. Use Your Pointer Finger to… Slick on lip gloss – from a pot or a stick – for a nice and precise application. Smudge thick eyeliner for a sexy smoky-eyed effect. Use Your Middle Finger to… Get a smooth wash of eye shadow (cream or powder) on your lids. Spread (and blend!) foundation around your jaw line and neck. Use Your Ring Finger to… Dot concealer on a pimple. [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/10-makeup-tricks-for-your-10-fingers/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/clear-skin-forever/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/clear-skin-forever/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:58:28 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=681 12 Rules for achieving a perfect complexion – no matter how bad you think it is. 1. The importance of exfoliation cannot be overstated, even if you’ve got sensitive skin. You’ll have to experiment to figure out how often you need to do it – every daily, twice a week, etc. – and what strength works best for you, but it’s always better to start with a milder or less abrasive product. Never scrub so hard that you cause irritation [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/clear-skin-forever/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/sleeping-beauty/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/sleeping-beauty/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:32:59 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=667 Anyone who has ever taken the red-eye knows how important a good night’s sleep is to feeling beautiful. Cellular repair takes places while we sleep, resulting in smoother; more radiant skin. When we are sleep-deprived, our skin takes on a pasty, puffy and more wrinkled appearance. During a good night of sleep (eight hours is ideal), the cells in your body do many amazing things, such as secrete growth hormone, which helps repair and rebuild muscle and bone and increase [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/sleeping-beauty/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/the-hair-guide/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/the-hair-guide/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:21:09 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=646 Get the best hair ever with more miracle-working tips and techniques than you’ll even know what to do with. WEIRDEST MOST EFFECTIVE WAVY-HAIR TRICK TO DATE! Spritz styling spray onto almost-dry hair, generously focusing on roots. Clamp a wide butterfly clip close to your scalp (it should be horizontal); clamp another one about three inches down the hair shaft; and so on, all the way around your head (think of the clips as makeshift hot rollers). Blast hair with a [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/hair/the-hair-guide/feed/ 1 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/good-news-you-can-flatten-your-belly-fast/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/good-news-you-can-flatten-your-belly-fast/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:53:20 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=641 A little pooch is normal. Still, no woman likes to feel bloated – and you don’t have to! Make these easy tweaks and reveal your body’s sexiest tummy (in days not weeks). A flatter belly: It’s the body change readers tell us they want most. To that we must first say that every woman is not meant to sport a six-pack or have an ultra-flat stomach; if you’re not a marathoner, a personal trainer or Kelly Ripa, chances are you’ve [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/good-news-you-can-flatten-your-belly-fast/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/your-skin-all-figured-out/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/your-skin-all-figured-out/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:01:37 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=626 Should you pop? Scrub? Inject? You are always hearing different answers to these tough questions, so we got experts to go head-to-head on your six most confusing skin issues – and the best advice won! Of course you’ve heard of team Conan versus Team Leno, and Wall Street versus Main Street, but what about Team Pop a Pimple versus Team Let It Be? Or shaving cream versus good old-fashioned soap? Hey, in beauty land, those are legit conflicts too! So [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/your-skin-all-figured-out/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/skin-faqs/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/skin-faqs/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 02:57:22 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=622 Q: Do I really need to invest in an eye cream? Or can I just use my regular face cream around my eyes? A: Eye cream is a vital part of every skin care regimen for many reasons. The eye area is the first spot on the face to show aging. Normal skin is around two millimeters thick, but eyelid skin is only 0.5 millimeters thick. So eye creams, which tend to be more emollient than most face creams, will [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/skin/skin-faqs/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-conceal-anything/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-conceal-anything/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 23:19:09 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=617 The secret formulas from makeup artist and beauty staff. Tip: “The first time I use this I got one of those great ‘You look super well-rested’ compliments – that alone was enough to make me loyal.” Olivia Villanti Associate Online Fashion Editor Product: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat – $40 Tip: “Bye Bye Under Eye on the sides of my nose and on my chin completely takes away the red. And for breakouts, Fresh Umbrian Clay is amazing.” Andrea Linett [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-conceal-anything/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/the-fastest-way-to-healthy-hair/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/the-fastest-way-to-healthy-hair/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 22:40:14 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=612 It all starts with the underrated art of the hair wash. Duh, we know, but the right ritual really can transform your look. FIRST SHAMPOO Detangle: Brush your hair before you wash. Bonus: You’ll avoid hair balls in the drain. Use less than you think. That’s a quarter-size blob of shampoo (double for long hair) Work it in. Use the pads of your fingers (not your nails) to knead the scalp. Skip the ends, which can get dried out. THEN [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/the-fastest-way-to-healthy-hair/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/your-perfect-summer-glow/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/your-perfect-summer-glow/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 21:48:14 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=603 There are two ways to go with DIY tans, each with distinct advantages. We’re here to make the whole decision process easier. You’re a self-tanner person if you: - Want the color to last longer. Some of our favorite formulas will keep you covered for five days. -Wear lots of white; self-tanner is more transfer-resistant than bronzer. -Are doing your entire body – if you are going to all that trouble, it’s really not that much more effort. -Think there’s [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/your-perfect-summer-glow/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/bigger-better-lashes/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/bigger-better-lashes/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 21:20:56 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=591 Ask any makeup artist, model, or oft-photographed celebrity what she won’t leave the house without and the answer is almost always mascara. Somehow, the simple act of defining the tiny hairs around your eyes is look-a-hundred-times-better-in-an-instant transformative. And what’s available now is just… much more impressive than what was on offer last year. Here, the best of the new: Almay Intense I-Color Mascara – $7 – drugstores This comes in four super-pigmented shades for serious definition. Avon Supercurlacious Mascara – [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/bigger-better-lashes/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-look-good-in-natural-light/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-look-good-in-natural-light/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 21:21:13 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=587 While a major smoky eye or fire-engine red lips go a long way toward creating nighttime drama, they’re not the best option for the rest of the time. Here, top MAC makeup artist Gina Bettelli gives us her pretty-in-the-harsh-sunshine tips: 1. Apply in actual daylight if possible. “Find the nearest window facing the sun and prop up a standing mirror. Or buy a desktop lamp with a ‘daylight’ bulb. It’s my favorite makeup accessory.” Daylight Twist Portable Lamp – $75 [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-look-good-in-natural-light/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/purple-shadow-raspberry-stain/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/purple-shadow-raspberry-stain/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 20:57:30 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=577 This dreamy, ultra-romantic combination was all over spring runaways, from Zac Posen to Michael Kors to Chanel. Lilacs and mauves make for the mellowest sort of smoky eye, as both are considerably more forgiving than straight-up black. To get the look, work eggplant gel liner into the lash line, smudge a muted lavender-gray shadow on with abandon, then highlight the middle on the lid and the inner corners with a slightly paler shade. Lip markers create a gorgeous barely-there wash [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/purple-shadow-raspberry-stain/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/beauty-questions-answered-april-2010/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/beauty-questions-answered-april-2010/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 06:03:44 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=571 Q: I love long nails, but they always break. Can you help? The trend has been spotted on Blake Lively, and guess what? Blake’s are fakes! Her manicurist Elle confessed. Prefer going natural? Use Barielle Growth Activator for Natural Nails ($16) your nails grow like weeds. Got flimsy ones? Try a fortifier like Sally Hansen Continuous Treament. Q: I look washed out when I wear nude lipstick. Got any tricks? Flat nudes can make anyone look ghostly. To give lips [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/beauty-questions-answered-april-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/sexy-hair-in-60-seconds/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/sexy-hair-in-60-seconds/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 01:13:21 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=554 Need to look extra hot tonight? Well, spend all the time you want picking out an outfit because with these 10 ideas your hair is done! 1. Try a Ballerina Bun Classically prim ones ruled the runaways, but Gwen Stefani’s messy bun is rock-star cool – go with what feels right for you! To do it fast, tease hair on top, then smooth it all back into a ponytail; secure with an elastic band. Twist and wind hair around, pinning [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/sexy-hair-in-60-seconds/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-get-your-makeup-just-right/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-get-your-makeup-just-right/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 21:11:39 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=547 Use this guide from makeup pro Maud Laceppe to strike the perfect balance and look like the best version of yourself. The secret? Do bold lips or strong eyes (pick one) and always use a little blush. On your LIPS 1. Line your lips Whether you are going bold or nude, use matching pencil and blend to soften. 2. Layer on color Apply lipstick straight from the tube, blot with a tissue and repeat. 3. Give lips dimension Dab on [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/make-up/how-to-get-your-makeup-just-right/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/two-minutes-to-pretty-hair/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/two-minutes-to-pretty-hair/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 20:47:26 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=538 If you have time to brush your teeth, you can do this little stylist trick. (Good on any hair: Short, long, curly, straight – whatever!) Just twist and pin up one side. “It’s hot now!” says Nicholas Penna Jr., owner of Salon Capri in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts. His tips: 1. Prep the front. With dry hair, make a side part and work a little texturizer like L’Oreal Paris Studio Line Unkempt Out of Bed Texturizer ($5) into the front section [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/care-tips/two-minutes-to-pretty-hair/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/beauty-questions-answered/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/beauty-questions-answered/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 20:17:21 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=532 Beauty Questions, Answered Q: When I wear my hair up, it looks too flat. How can I get some volume? Sleek up dos can sometimes look geeky! Here’s what hair pro Renato Campora says to do: Clip the top section of your hair out of the way. Make a low bun with the rest of your hair; pin. Next, tease the top, then gently smooth it back and wrap and pin it around the bun. Finally; loosen some hair in [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/beauty-questions-answered/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/5-celeb-beauty-trends/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/5-celeb-beauty-trends/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 19:04:48 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=519 How to pull off the cool looks you see on the red carpet and runaways – without employing a full-time glam squad. 1. Brights With Brights Choose a bright piece of clothing or accessory, then “stick to one feature on your face – eyes or lips”, says NYC makeup artist Tina Turnbow. We love pairing a look-at-me pink lip with yellow, electric blue or, yes, red. 2. A High Topknot It’s ballerina look without the tutu! Balance this femme style [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/5-celeb-beauty-trends/feed/ 0 http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/double-agent-quick-fixes/ http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/double-agent-quick-fixes/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:51:55 +0000 admin http://www.lipstickpanda.com/?p=508 o  Toilet paper instead of blotting paper o  A knife instead of a mirror to check your lipstick o  Nail polish to prevent a run from spreading in your stockings o  Toothbrush as an eyebrow groomer o  Hair conditioner as shaving cream o  Matchbook cover as a nail file o  Brow tint to cover gray hair or as a root touch-up in between a visit to the colorist o  Pressed or loose powder on roots of hair to absorb grease [...]]]> http://www.lipstickpanda.com/beauty-news/double-agent-quick-fixes/feed/ 0