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Australian Cosmetics Brands you should Know

Australia is known for its natural resources and the country is hard to beat when it comes to manufacturing of chemicals and toxins free makeup products. There is also a growing awareness in international markets of the quality of Australian cosmetic brands and the new generation or millennials are increasingly being drawn to it. Here are some of the leading cosmetic brands that you should know of, though listed in no particular order. Australis This is one of Australia’s fastest-growing cosmetic brands and the makeup to buy in Australia . All products are one hundred percent cruelty-free and the brand also has an exclusive natural and vegan range. Prices are reasonable and there is even a budget line of cosmetics. For the top current favorites and the premium range, take a look at the “Cult Favorites” section in the website. Jurlique The brand is a brainchild of a botanist and a bio-chemist and easy to trust. All ingredients are farmed fresh from Adelaide Hills of South Australia...

Guidelines for Makeup in summer

When the heat and humidity of summer arrives, there are a lot of lifestyle changes that have to be done – keeping hydrated, wearing shades and hats, and making changes in the makeup products used. This is essential to avoid makeup running down your face with sweat or turning cakey by mid-afternoon. To get around this issue, use sweat proof mineral makeup, but again do not make it a matter of routine if you have sensitive skin. Sweat proof foundation and makeup have silicones as ingredients. It is very effective for keeping out sweat and moisture but also clogs pores, reducing skin breathability and resulting in acne and other blemishes. In such cases, light makeup is the best option as it can be easily removed.  However, changing your makeup products in summer to sweat proof mineral makeup and then going back to the old ones in fall can be a very expensive proposition. Hence, follow these tips to sweat proof your makeup in summer without buying a new set. First, use a setting ...

The Top Benefits of Mineral Makeup

What is mineral makeup and how is it different from the usual traditional makeup? Mineral makeup does not have any special ingredients; rather, what is left out is what distinguishes the two. Mineral makeup is derived from materials that are non-toxic and do not contain any harmful substances. These are naturally occurring ingredients. However, many of these substances are now made in laboratories under strict quality control to ensure they are free from harmful substances while being consistent in colors and textures. All these materials are chemically identical to natural products and free from matter that often leads to clogging of pores of the skin, irritation, and rashes. The main benefits of mineral makeup are – • The best mineral makeup sits on top of the skin and is not soaked below the surface. This helps to keep the pores unclogged, and lowers the chances of the skin breaking out into rashes.  • Can be safely used on sensitive acne-prone skin, injured skin and rosace...

Sweat proof Makeup – Permanent Glamorous Look

Consider these possibilities – you have to be outdoors in summer throughout the day or workout at the gym every day or even spend a lazy day at the pool. In none of these scenarios can you afford to have your makeup running down your face as you sweat it out in hot and humid conditions. The answer to all these problems is to use makeup that is sweat proof as well as good for your skin. One of the top choices for you to take care of these issues is to use sweat proof mineral makeup . The advantage of mineral makeup is that it is made from natural and organic ingredients and does not contain toxic and harmful chemicals such as parabens, fillers, binders, fragrance or talc. It is thus good for the skin, especially those that easily break out into rashes and allergies. Mineral makeup is good for both dry and oily skin. What is it that distinguishes sweat proof makeup from the others? Sweat-proof makeup contains polymers. These are film-forming molecules that dissolve and ev...

Three useful makeup tips for summers

The moment summers set in, women start to get panicky. Makeup is an important part of their beauty routine and they very well know how sweat plays havoc with it. And then there is swimming, the most common way to beat the heat. The very thought of leaving the pool with smudged makeup makes them lose their nerve. They end up seeking the advice of beauty experts asking them about long-wearing foundations that will endure the test of water. Here are certain useful tips that will help you get rid of your summer makeup issues – Avoid wearing mascara. Women who are experienced makeup users are well aware of how sweat can wreck the mascara. To avoid this horrible mascara meltdown, you can opt for eyelash curlers. That will enable you to make your eyes look beautifully bigger sans any mascara spill. Primers are often underappreciated. It is an effective tool to smoothen texture and also, helps your skin fight sweat. Nevertheless, during the hot season, it is advisable to use lightweight prime...

Sweat proof makeup for your daily workouts

The makeup you put on obviously depends on where you are heading to – the office, a party or the gym early in the morning. But whereas doing up the face for a party or the workplace has many things in common such as the foundation or the makeup, you have to be careful if you are going to a place where you are likely to sweat profusely.  In such cases, you have to use specific sweat proof makeup for gym or situations where your makeup will not come off once you wipe your face with a towel. The focus of this piece will be on makeup and its application that will stay on even in tough conditions like working out at the gym. Always start your makeup routine with a primer. It creates a barrier between the foundation and the skin and hence when you sweat the foundation will not slide off along with your makeup. With sweat free makeup on, simply touch up your face periodically and you will get back to your original looks. Select a light water-based formula foundation that does not clo...

Mineral Makeup and how to use it

Before going into the details on how to best use mineral makeup, it is necessary to know what distinguishes mineral makeup from the traditional ones that you pick off supermarket shelves or the drug store. The primary difference is the ingredients used in them. The usual makeup has petroleum derivatives in the form of parabens, petroleum jelly, glycerol, and other preservatives that are laced with toxic and harmful chemicals. Long term use, especially on sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts and rashes can age the skin prematurely. Mineral makeup, on the other hand, is made from natural and organic ingredients that are free from parabens, binders, fillers and other harmful substances. Mineral makeup is suitable for both dry and oily skin. You can also use sweat proof mineral makeup safely when you workout or at the gym as the foundation does not slide off with the sweat. Applying mineral makeup is best when the skin is clean and moisturized. Allow the moisturizer to be absorbe...