DIY Mask to Fade Away Acne Scars, Clear out Acne, Blackheads and Tightens Pores

This Mask is officially my favourite DIY mask of all time. no joke. it is really really amazing.

So i have very bad skin.

-Oily

-Acne Prone

-Blackheads

-Sensitive 

and i also have a mild case of eczema.

Terrible right. 

However, A lot of beauty gurus tend to rave about the benefits of  plain yoghurt. Why? I dont know

But here's what i found out: 

Yoghurt contains Lactic Acid and Protein which are essentially good for the skin

It has been used for centuries as a skin treatment as well. 

It helps to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin

So basically, yoghurt is really good for the skin but an acquaintance of mine who just happens to be a esthetician also recommended using oatmeal as a skin cleanser. I tried it and it was alright but i decided to experiment by mixing up Oatmeal and Yoghurt together and guess what, IT IS SO FREAKING AMAZING.

ingredients: 

-1 tablespoon of oatmeal 

-1 tablespoon of natural plain yoghurt (it could be greek, probiotic doesnt matter as long as it plain and natural)

-a small bowl

-a mask brush or foundation brush 

1. Grab a bowl and put a tablespoon of oatmeal and natural yoghurt

2. Mix it up evenly until it forms a paste. By this point it smells really good and you'll be tempted to eat it. 

3. Dont eat it

4. Using your foundation or mask brush (make sure it is clean and washed right), apply a handsome amount until it covers the whole face, you could even apply it to your neck and body as well.

5.You will look really stupid 

6.Wait until it dries up. This usually takes about 30 minutes. 

7.Rinse off with water.

RESULT:: 

Within the first try of this mask, the redness of my acne reduced about 70% and no i am not exaggerating . it really did reduce the inflammation. my skin looked brighter and really even, my pores were tighter and best of all, i didnt have to blot my face at all the next day. im pretty sure it is because the yoghurt hydrated my skin really well thus my skin didnt feel like it should produce any more oil or sebum. I also had eczema on my arm and it was really itchy and annoying. i decided to put some of the mixture there and when i rinsed it off. the redness reduced, it looked smoother and it wasnt that itchy anymore! I continued using this mask atleast twice till everyday of the week. yep you could use it everyday too if you got the time. 

After 6 month result: 

-faded acne scars

-prevented any breakouts

-cleared up my skin

-reduced blackheads

-reduces  oil 

-removes grime and excess sebum

-tightens pores

-brighter and more radiant skin

-elimintated and prevented my eczema! 

-reduces redness

-anti aging 

its cheap,effective and all natural! Try it out! 

Hope you find this post helpful

Good Luck

By: Tiffany Olivia 

How to make your nose smaller without Surgery or Fillers!

Today i am going to share to you how to reshape your nose without surgery or fillers! Sounds awesome right. Pain free, non invasive and definitely. all natural.

However, this will not gurantee you a completely different nose as that my friend, is impossible unless you do surgery. This will however tone and firm up the the muscles around the nostrils and as a result, it can reshape, tone and narrow the nose area. 

You gotta be consistent though as the change on the nose area are not as dramatic or obvious as on the body or other parts of your face. 

You cannot expect overnight results or changes by doing the sxercise once a week.

The nose is made up of cartilage not muscle, so we can only work on the muscles around the nose 

Basically, do this exercise daily, diligently and you will see results soon enough! 

IT ONLY TAKES LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. 

Do 3 sets of repetitions up to 5 repetitions.
If you feel dizzy, stop the exercise and take a deep breath.
Focus on the nose area and relax the reset.
Do not wrinkle your forehead.

Take "Before" photos from many different angles.

And "see" the results objectively in a few weeks!

GOOD LUCK

By: Tiffany Olivia 

PRODUCT REVIEW : Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret

I have been using this product for about 6-8 weeks and i'd like to give my verdict on it. So i was browsing around google and there came a post about Celebrity's favourite or recommended beauty products. Rosie Huntington Whiteley, former Victoria Secret Angel and actress recommended to splurge on the Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret. When i first read it i thought wow that sounds really expensive, but i decided to check it out in makeupalley and it got 4.0 out 5 based on 93 reviews!.

And then i went on a family trip to Europe and while in Heathrow Airport in London, i passed by and saw the Guerlain Issima Midnight standing there looking all classy and shit and i thought well why not give it a go. Thankfully it wasnt over a 100ml so it was all good. HOWEVER, it was 80 freaking pounds.

The product comes in a midnight blue packaging with a gold cap .At first i thought it was for anti aging but nah, it is for all skin types, all ages and best of all, it is a freaking late night recovery treatment! So what is a late night recovery treatment? basically when individuals dont get enough sleep, the skin cant regenerate itself therefore resulting in really dull and pale skin. The midnight secret with Hydronoctine detoxifies by replenishing moisture and oxygen to the cells, while yeast extract improves cellular oxygenation. Vitamin E and rice extract combat free radicals. 

Looks pretty right? 

Well wait till you smell it, when i first opened the cap, i smelled an amazing scent that i cant really make out what but it smelled so good seriously! but i was a bit worried as i have oily combo acne prone senstive skin and suspect it might not be fragrance free but nonetheless i tried it anyway. 

HOW TO USE: 

Apply to cleansed skin at night, either alone or under another skincare product for up to three times per week (on non-consecutive nights).

It comes with a pump bottle as you can see, so clearly it is definitely hygienic and wont be such a hassle as  there is no need to use q tips to scoop out the product if it were placed in a jar packaging. I usually use one pump and it is already enough for the entire face, 

It comes out a white goopy gel like texture that wont clog your pores and it is definitely oil free! It felt like i was applying gold to my skin as it absorbed really well and there was no greasy or any discomfort during application. I used this only when im going out to a sleepover, concert, party, flight or when im pulling out an all nighter. 

So the result?

When i went on a 15hour flight, i could barely sleep as it was really uncomfortable sleeping in economy class so i stayed up, watched a few movies and listened to music, However with lots of free time, i made a trip to the toilet, washed my face, slather on the guerlain issima midnight secret and returned to my seat. By the time we landed, I felt really tired and sleepy but my skin feels great, rejuvenated and moisturised. Even my mum commented on how even my skin looked. 

The week after, was exam week meaning i stayed up all night almost everyday and basically i knew my skin was about to look like crap and i could feel a breakout coming through. However, i began to use the midnight secret in conjunction with La Roche Posay Effaclar K (which i use as a night moisturiser)  and barely had any sleep. Instead of the usual dehydrated oiliness, a cluster of acne and blackheads or dull looking skin, nothing happened. Seriously, the midnight secret prevented it from happening. Instead it was like sleep in a bottle! . My skin stayed even, clear and hydrated. 

I didnt use this every night though as it is meant as a 'late night recovery treatment' so i do recommend to use this for those late night partying, concerts, long haul flights, all nighter or even sickly days. Even though it is soo freaking expensive, i definitely would recommend to splurge on this! 



RATE: 9/10 . if the price was lower, definitely a 10/10! 








By; Tiffany Olivia

How to get the Perfect Eyebrow

Eyebrows! They can either make or break you. Why? eyebrows are basically the frames of your eyes and can make your whole face pop. Perfectly groomed eyebrows that match your face shape will instantly change up your whole look and could even make you feel a lot more confident. However, not everyone is destined to have the same kind of brow. Each of us are born with a different or similar face shape and that could help guide which are the best brows for you!

1. LONG FACE SHAPE: 

If you have a long face shape. stay away from an arched brow and go for a thick straight one. An arched eyebrow can look too overpowering. The key is to balance out the proportions of a long face. A long face can look "too long" with a very high arch. Thick straight brows can shorten the face shape and will make you look better.

2. SQUARE FACE SHAPE 

The Square face shape, which usually comes with a strong jawline may want to skip an aggressive too high arch and should opt for a softer curve instead. An overly arched eyebrow can exaggerate the jawline. It is best for a medium sized brow that is not overly flat or arched.

3.ROUND FACE SHAPE                                                                                                                                 

For those with rounder faces, a higher arch will complement natural features, as opposed to a straight, thick brow that will only make the face appear wider. If your face is round, the arch of your brow should taper to a sharp point,This will make your cheekbones appear higher and your jaw line more distinct for an overall elongating effect.

4.OVAL FACE SHAPE                                                                                                                                

The Oval Face shape, known as the most versatile can also flaunt any eyebrow shape they want. Whether a low or high arch, they could easily pull it off. Even that high coveted eyebrow shape. Thinner high arches are "an attention-grabbing power brow" for oval faces because it suits the proportions of the face.

5.HEART SHAPE FACE                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                        

Those with a heart shape face can pull off almost any brow except for a straight one. Always keep them arched! 

Good eyebrows can make you look younger,fresher, better rested, sexier and more feminime, just as easily as poorly styled eyebrows can make you look tired, angry or even surprised. A beautiful brow can balance out your features and it is an essential piece for facial proportion. So remember, Take care of your brows! 

By: Tiffany Olivia 

How to look like a Victoria Secret Angel Part 2

Alessandra Ambrosio:  



-She and her trainer, Leonardo Carvalho work mostly her butt, and legs

- They do a mix of brazillian capoeira and cardio with elastic bands

-She mostly eats a balanced diet and portion control.

-She eats several snacks a day to keep her metabolism running

-She generally isnt into the taste of water, instead she opts of coconut water

-Tries to put a hair treatment once a week, she uses a hair treatment from kerastase.

-She uses Kerastase Hair products. Particularly the Volumactive Line

-She also uses Moroccanoil and a Macadamia mask on her hair as well

-Always washes her face at night and takes off any makeup

-Uses Soft Cotton Balls to take off makeup as it is gentle.

-Is a huge fan of Victoria Secret Bronze Instant Bronzing Tinted Shimmer Lotion

-Always Moisturises her skin straight out of the shower.


Behati Prinsloo:



-Uses Rosewater Sprays, Elizabeth Arden's 8 Hour Cream and Waleda Skin Food For Body

-Does Pilates and Yoga every week but before a big show, she amps up her training with a trainer and starts to use weights and cardio.

-Dermatologica is her favourite face product

-Only use makeup when she has to

-Uses Aveda Damage Control Conditioner and a normal shampoo

-Doesnt follow a diet. She mostly eats balanced tries to eat as healthy as possible

-Drinks a lot of water

-Also does Swimming to Stay active.

-Swears By Probiotics

Karlie Kloss:

-Uses Caudalie Eau De Beauty Elixir

-Doesnt wear makeup when not working

-Is a big fan of MoroccanOil and uses their cream as well

-Uses Clarins Sunscreen

-Uses Victoria Secret Beach Wave Hair Spray to give that beachy look

-When it comes to dry skin, she picks up the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Scrub

-Removes her makeup with Pond's Cold Cream

-Uses the Brand Labello or Christian Dior as Lipbalm

-Uses Oribe's Shampoo for beautiful color and Nexxus Humectress Conditioner

-Takes Viviscal Supplements

-Uses Invasiligns for her teeth and Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid Toothpaste

-Uses Embryolisse Cleanser

-Uses Joanna Vargas Daily Serum and Estee Lauder Hydrationist Moisturiser

-Drinks a lot of water

-Eats a balanced Diet and Portion Control

-She does Jogging and Kickboxing to Stay in Shape

Doutzen Kroes:

-Does Japanese Facials

-Goes to a Boxing Gym Called Aerospace in New York City

-Uses Organic Coconut Oil on her Hair and sometimes uses it as a scrub

-Fresh Protein Bars and Fruits are her go to snack and green juices

-Takes Vitamin C everyday

-No alchohol, Onions or Broccoli as they make you feel bloated

-Drinks a glass of water in the morning and before go to bed

-Eats a balanced diet and portion control

-Tries to get 8h of sleep everynight

-Trains with Michael Olajide and enjoys using a jumprope for cardio

Lily Aldridge:

-Currently Follows the Blood Type Diet

-Uses Rose Marie Swift Organic Oil on her Skin

-Tracey Cunningham is her hair stylist

-Does Ballet as a workout

-Uses a Vitamin E chapstick

-Drinks Plenty of Water

-Makes sure she gets 8h of sleep every night

-She eats a lot of Salmon and grilled veggies in olive oil

-Indulges Occasionally

-Works out about 3-4x a week

-Takes Omega Fish Oil supplemets to improve her skin, hair and nails

-Is also a big fan of Moroccan Oil

-Does a lot of Yoga and Pilates as well to stay active

-Her trainer is currently Justin Gelband.



So guys it is basically simple. All the Angels say the exact same thing : Healthy Diet + Plenty Of Water + Exercise + Take care of your skin + Take your vitamins + Take Care of your hair + 8-10 Hours of Sleep = Looking the Absolute Best Version of yourself ! . Its that simple. Try this for a month and who knows, maybe you could look even better than an angel!


Good Luck

By: Tiffany Olivia



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Blood Type Diet Series (Type O)

All right, so one of the more successful diets would be the popular blood type diet. The blood type diet is a diet that encourages people of certain blood types to eat certain foods and avoid others. This is great since some blood types may have different effects on the digestive tract, meaning that certain blood types have specific foods that would boost up their metabolism. Another great thing about the diet is that its perfect for those who don't really like to count calories or fat grams which I personally do not like to do. Not only does this diet help you lose weight, it also helps deal with most of the health issues specific to your blood type.

This post is dedicated for the "O" blood type, which is the blood type I have.

Blood type O is also known as humanity's oldest blood line. For meat lovers, good news! This means that its ok to eat a lot of lean meat because our digestive tract retains memories from ancient times. For blood type O, we strive on regular intensive exercise to maintain our stress levels. So when you feel like throwing a tantrum, hold that thought, go to the gym for an intense work out for about 30 min to an hour. Not only do you feel good,but you're doing your body a great favor.

The health issues that blood type O usually suffer are:
1. Lack of energy/fatigue
2. Severe adrenal weakness
3. Tends to have high blood pressure
4. Tends to have high cholesteol levels
5. Bowel problems
6. Thin blood (clotting issues)
7. High levels of stomach acid

As a blood type O myself, I can tell you guys that I have a lot of gastrict problems. Skip a meal once and my stomach holds a grudge. We need a mainly meat diet BECAUSE of this little acid problem we have in our tummy.

Now on to the food tips for the diet:

• Meat: Lean meat, a maximum of 4-6 ounces (113-170g) anymore than that would create over acidity in our body. Most lean meats are great for blood type O, especially fishes and beef, try not to depend a lot on Chicken, Cornish Hen, Duck, Rabbit, Squid, Shrimp and Frogs since its best to eat them around once or twice a week. However try and avoid all pork related products, goose, caviar, barracuda, and octopus. 
• Dairy & Eggs: Sadly, for blood type O, no dairy, no eggs, rice could be an alternative but even that is not too recommended.
• Oils & Fats: Best type would be Linseed ( flaxseed) and Olive oil, AVOID Corn, Peanut, and Safflower
•  Beans & Legumes: Best type Azuki, Pinto, and Blackeyed Peas, AVOID Kidney, Copper, Green and Red Beans
• Avoid always carbohydrates (bread and pasta), refined sugar, ALL grains (mainly corn and wheat). However, as we do need carbohydrates, we could replace this by eating Essene bread, Ezekiel bread, or by eating sweet potatoes.
• Vegetables: Best type would be Artichoke, Beet, Broccoli, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leek, Romaine Lettuce, Onions, Parsley, Red Peppers,Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Pumpkin, Seaweed, and Parsnip. AVOID Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflowe, Corn, Eggplant, Olives, Sprouts, Shitake Mushrooms and Mustard greens
• Fruits: Best type would be Figs, Plums, Prunes and Cherry AVOID blackberry, Coconut, Honeydew, Orange, Strawberry and Tangerine

And thats it for the Blood type O diet, some of the foods may seem healthy at first but then again, different blood types may digest food diffrently. Don't be too concerned about the tons of meat, remember the best serving is around 4-6 ounces, no more no less, not only that, it's LEAN meat so no fat and tenderloin cuts only! The next post would be on the Blood type A diet. Have fun and good luck guys, look good, feel good and do your best for a happier, healthier lifestyle :)

-Elizabeth Tiffany

How To Look Like A Victoria Secret Angel Part 1

The Victoria Secret Angels are considered as one of the most beautiful women in the world. They are basically icons to women everywhere and men practically worship them. Now this is not a huge gurantee you're gonna look like Adriana Lima or any one of these beautiful creatures.  This is a post basically telling you what they do to maintain that amazing bod, shiny hair, perfect skin etc etc. While they are genetically blessed, these women do work hard to look the absolute best. And here i am going to share to you everything that i could find about their diet and fitness secrets and beauty regimes.

Adriana Lima:

-Does Boxing Workouts with her longtime trainer and pal, Michael Olajide 

-Blackberries, Blueberries and steamed veggies are her go to snacks

-Does High Intensity workouts 

-Drinks or takes Flaxseed Oil to ensure her hair stays shiny and helps with hair growth

-Washes her Hair twice a week

-Does Brazillian Blowouts 

-Watches what she eats mainly she keeps a balanced diet and eats everything in portion

-Drinks lots of Coconut Water to stay hydrated 

-Uses Tea tree oil whenever a spot comes up 

-Does Skipping for Cardio 

-tries to get 8h sleep everynight

-Drinks tons of water

Candice Swanepoel:

-Works on her Butt most with her longtime trainer and pal, Justin Gelband

-Does a mix of Pilates,Kickboxing, Resistance and Yoga about 3-4x a week 

-Eats 5-6x a day (she has an insanely high metabolism) of mainly a balanced diet and eats everything in portion. 

-Basic Skin care routine includes cleansing, toning and moisturising 

-Uses a tea tree oil face wash with Green tea in it

-Uses the Victoria Secret Lip scrub and balm

-Eats Avocado and goji berries daily 

-makes sure she eats fish,lots of veggies,nuts and foods that contain omega and rich in oils

-Washes her hair every other day 

-Tries to get 8h of sleep everynight

-Drinks tons of Water 

-Uses lots of Scrubs to give a glow, and follow with lots of moisturiser. 

-Dyes her hair quite often, she leaves with a hair mask 

Miranda Kerr: 

-Has been following The Blood Type Diet (She's a blood type A) 

-Practices Ballet,Yoga and also trains with Justin Gelband

-Eats mainly low GI, high alkaline foods,fresh produce and very little meat 

-Drinks lots of filtered water

-Tries to get 8h of sleep

-She follows the principle of 80% healthy and 20% indulgence 

-Drinks noni juice everyday since she was 12

-Takes 4 tablespoons of coconut oil either she mixes it in her greentea or salad

-Uses organic certified natural skin care products

-Uses Rosehip Oil on her skin

-Sandalwood essential oil is her signature scent 

-Dry Body brushes her skin every morning to exfoliate and eliminate toxins

-Practices Meditation and Affirmations

-Does Regular trims on hair to avoid split ends 

-Uses organic coconut oil as a treatment for hair 

Erin Heatherton:

-Works out approximately 4x a week 

-Does a full body workout rather focuses on a specific part of the body 

-Utilizes a variety of exercises to maximize heart rate to burn calories

-Does Interval Training combined with Weight Resistance

-Eats as healthy as possible, Watches what she eats and keeps a balanced diet

-Fruits are a go to snack 

-Eats on a consistent basis to maintain a proper level of energy 

-Indulges occasionally 

-Uses a lot of face masks 

-Uses a Clarisonic Mia 2 every morning and every night

-Uses Ishi Salon and Oribe's Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray for hair 

-Tries to get enough sleep as much as possible

-Drink lots of water

-Stays away from Sodas and sugary Drinks 

-Uses La Roche Posay Sunscreen SPF 60

Lindsay Ellingson: 

-Trains with her trainer, Mark Gordon

-Uses a stability ball and a yoga mat when working out

-Focuses in her butt and legs

-Also takes Yoga and Hip Hop Classes 

-Subsists on a diet of green juices and protein shakes before a shoot or event

-Indulges occasionally. Doesnt really restrict herself

-Tries to get plenty of sleep

-Uses EltaMD products. She is also her Dermatologist

-Tans her legs a lot but careful with her face. She is religious about sunscreen

-Drinks lots of water 

-Exfoliates to get glowing skin

-Uses an eye mask by Skyn Iceland

-Uses Paul Mitchell Leave in conditioner

-Tries to not wash hair everyday

By : Tiffany Olivia 

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DIY Pore Strips

One of the more annoying parts of our face would be the tiny little white-heads and black-heads. Doing extractions to remove them hurts, facials to remove them are expensive so we go for pore strips. So here I am sharing with you guys a DIY pore strip tutorial by make up guru Michelle Phan from youtube. These pore strips are even better than the store bought ones since they don't hurt as much. It also helps that you could make them by yourself so you know EXACTLY what you're putting on your face, plus its all natural.The pore strips are also in a liquid form so it could mould to the shape of your nose, unlike regular pore strips.

Michelle Phan's DIY tutorial to see how the pore strip is made

So, for the pore strips you would need:

1 Tablespoon of milk
1 Tablespoon unflavoured gelatin
A functional Microwave
A microwave durable container

Now, to make the pore strips.

1. Mix together the milk and the gelatin in a microwave durable container until it's chunky
2. Microwave it for 10 seconds
3. The mixture should look a bit gooey, wait for it too cool down but not all the way. Test the temperature first by placing it at the back of your hand. When it's the right temperature, place the mixture on where you want to remove your white-heads/ black-heads. (T-zone area)
4. Let dry for 10-15 minutes or until it's completely dry before peeling it off.
5. Look at all the nasty white-heads/ black-heads removed

Happy Stripping Everyone :)

-Elizabeth Tiffany

DIY Facials

Everyone should have pretty skin, regardless of their income level. Not just the rich people should get the pretty skin with their expensive facials, so here are some DIY facials that is cheap and affordable that everyone can use.

DIY At Home Masks.

DIY face masks are cheap, affordable, and you know exactly what you are putting on your face. No chemicals,, just good old mother nature working her magic on your face.

So one of the favourite DIY masks would be the classic oatmeal and honey mask:

You would need:
1 teaspoon of raw oatmeal
1 teaspoon of honey

Mix the two ingredients together and let it sit on skin for five minutes, then rinse, seeing a more natural glow on your skin.

This mask is good because the minerals in oatmeal are soothing and honey hydrates and kills bacteria. In five minutes, you could get smoother, softer skin at an affordable price.

-Elizabeth Tiffany