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OPI Colours A-Z
A03 Ginger Bells *
A06 Hawaiian Orchid - OPI #A06
A09 Comet Loves Cupid * - OPI #HLA09
A11 Glove You So Much * - OPI #HLA11
A11 Senorita Rose-alita - OPI #A11
A13 Meet & Jingle * - OPI #HLA13
A14 Crimson Carol * - OPI #HLA14
A15 Dulce de Leche - OPI #A15
A16 The Thrill of Brazil - OPI #A16
A18 Peru-B-Ruby - OPI #A18
A20 La Paz-itively Hot - OPI #A20
A21 Argenteeny Pinkini - OPI #A21
A33 OP-I Love This Color * - OPI #A33
A34 Quarter of a Cent-Cherry - OPI #A34
A35 Birthday Babe - OPI #A35
A36 Happy Anniversary! - OPI #A36
A41 It's a Doozi, Says Suzi * - OPI #A41
A42 Mauve-lous Memories * - OPI #A42
A43 Fair Drinkum Pinkum * - OPI #A43
A44 Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It - OPI #A44
a45 Brisbane Bronze - OPI #A45
A46 Koala Bear-y - OPI #A46
A47 Red Hot Ayers Rock  - OPI #A47
A48 Fit for a Queensland * - OPI #A48
A50 A True Ab-Original * - OPI #A50
a51 Canberra't Without You * - OPI #A51
A53 Didgeridoo Your Nails? - OPI #A53
A54 Don't Melbourne the Toast * - OPI #A54
A55 Off with Her Red! * - OPI #A55
A56 Absolutely Alice * - OPI #A56
A57 Mad as a Hatter * - OPI #A57 (Out of stock/ Discon.)
A58 Thanks So Muchness! * - OPI #A58
B11 Friar, Friar, Pants on Fire! - OPI #B11
b16 Blushingham Palace * - OPI #B16
b20 Chocolate Shake-Speare - OPI #B20
b24 Blue My Mind - OPI #B24
B27 Dominant Jeans
B28 Significant Other Color - OPI #B28
B29 Do You Lilac It?  - OPI #B29
B30 Purple with a Purpose - OPI #B30
B31 Flashbulb Fuchsia - OPI #B31
B33 Up Front & Personal - OPI #B33
B34 Pink Before You Leap - OPI #B34
b35 Charged Up Cherry - OPI #B35
B36 That's Berry Daring - OPI #B36
B37 Ladies & Magenta-Men - OPI #B37
B39 Atomic Orange - OPI #B39
B43 Go on Green! - OPI #B43
B44 Gargantuan Green Grape - OPI #B44
B46 Need Sunglasses? - OPI #B46
B51 And this Little Piggy... - OPI #B51
52 OPI NL B52 Goin' Ape-ricot Nail Lacquer Polish
B54 Teal the Cows Come Home - OPI #B54
B55 Plugged-in Plum - OPI #B55
B56 Mod About You - OPI #B56
B57 Don't Know... Beets Me! - OPI #B57
B59 My Private Jet - OPI #B59
B60 Light My Sapphire - OPI #B60
B61 OPI Ink - OPI #B61
B62 Give Me the Moon - OPI #B62
B65 Mod-ern Girl - OPI #B65
B66 The "It" Color - OPI #B66
b67 Brights Power  - OPI #B67
B68 That's Hot ! Pink - OPI #B68
B69 Green-Wich Village - OPI #B69
B70 Dating A Royal - OPI #B70
B71 OPI NL B71 Done Out in Deco
B72 Suzi & The Lifeguard - OPI #B72
B73 Overexposed in South Beach - OPI #B73
B74 Party In My Cabana - OPI #B74
B75 Paint my Moji-Toes Red - OPI #B75
B76 OPI On Collins Ave  - OPI #B76
B77 Feelin' Hot-Hot-Hot! - OPI #B77
B78 Miami Beet - OPI #B78
B79 Sand In My Suit - OPI #B79
b80 Bronzed To Perfection - OPI #B80
B81 Conga-Line Coral - OPI #B81
B82 Clubbing Til Sunrise - OPI #B82
B83 No Room for the Blues  - OPI #B83
B84 On the Same Paige - OPI #B84
B85 Over the Taupe  - OPI #B85
B86 Shorts Story - OPI #B86
B87 A Grape Fit! - OPI #B87
B88 In My Back Pocket - OPI #B88
C09 Pompeii Purple - OPI #C09
C23 Yucatan If U Want - OPI #C23
C29 Smok'n in Havan * - OPI #C29
C81 Nice Color, Eh? * - OPI #C81
C83 Mauving to Manitoba  - OPI #C83
c89 Chocolate Moose - OPI #C89
D01 Lincoln park at midnight
D12 Can you dig it? #D12
D25 calendar Girl #25
D26 If the fuchsia fits...* - OPI #D26
E15 Met On The Internet* - OPI #E15
E16 Berry Berry Broadway * - OPI #E16
e17 Cancun Fiesta * - OPI #E17
E20 Florentine Fuchsia * - OPI #E20
E21 French Bordeaux * - OPI #E21
E23 Mediterranean Moonlight * - OPI #E23
E26 Shootout at the O.K. Coral  * - OPI #E26
E27 Venus di Violet * - OPI #E27
E41 Barefoot in Barcelona - OPI #E41
E42 Can You Tapas This? - OPI #E42
E43 Give Me Moor! - OPI #E43
E44 Pink Flamenco - OPI #E44
E45 No Spain No Gain - OPI #E45
E46 Ate Berries in the Canaries - OPI #E46
E47 Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees - OPI #E47
E48 Here Today… Aragon Tomorrow - OPI #E48
E49 Manicurist of Seville - OPI #E49
E50 Pamplona Purple - OPI #E50
E51 Conquistadorable Color - OPI #E51
E52 Bullish on OPI - OPI #E52
F01 Shanghai Shimmer - OPI #F01
F04 Japanese Rose Garden - OPI #F04
F09 Jewel of India * - OPI #F09
F13 Louvre Me Louvre Me Not - OPI #F13
F14 Parlez-Vous? #F13
F15 You Don't Know Jacques! - OPI #F15
F16 Tickle My France-y - OPI #F16
F17 Bastille My Heart - OPI #F17
F18 I am Fondue You - OPI #F18
F19 A Oui Bit of Red - OPI #F19
F20 We'll Always Have Paris - OPI #F20
F21 Eiffel for This Color - OPI #F21
F22 Baguette Me Not - OPI #F22
F23 Crepes Suzi-ette - OPI #F23
F24 Yes...I Can-Can! - OPI #F24
f52 Bogota Blackberry - OPI #F52
G01 Aphrodite's Pink Nightie - OPI #G01
G10 It's All Greek to Me - OPI #G10
G12 Melon of Troy - OPI #G12
h02 Chick Flick Cherry - OPI #H02
H08 I'm Not Really a Waitress - OPI #H08
H10 Silent Mauvie * - OPI #H10
H18 Heart Throb - OPI #H18
H19 Passion - OPI #H19
H20 Heart & Tarts - OPI #H20
H22 Funny Bunny - OPI #H22
H24 I'll Take the Cake! - OPI #H24
H25 Mod Hatter *
H26 Makes Men Blush - OPI #H26
H27 Oh So Glam! * - OPI #H27
H28 She's Golden * - OPI #H28
H29 Time-Less Is More * - OPI #H29
H30 Pearls Night Out * - OPI #H30
H31 Kiss On The Chic - OPI #H31
H32 I Pink I Love You - OPI #H32
H33 Otherwise Engaged - OPI #H33
H34 At First Sight - OPI #H34
H35 Isn't It Romantic? - OPI #H35
H36 Isn't That Precious? - OPI #H36
H37 Pink-a-Doodle - OPI #H37
H38 I Think in Pink - OPI #H38
H39 It’s a Girl - OPI #H39
h41 Bling Dynasty  - OPI #H41
H42 Red My Fortune Cookie - OPI #H42
H43 Hot & Spicy  - OPI #H43
H44 Dim Sum Plum - OPI #H44
H45 Jade is the New Black - OPI #H45
H46 Suzi Says Feng Shui - OPI #H46
H47 A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find - OPI #H47
H48 Lucky Lucky Lavender - OPI #H48
H49 Meet Me on the Star Ferry - OPI #H49
H50 Panda-Monium Pink  - OPI #H50
H51 Pearl of Wisdom - OPI #H51
h52 Chop-Sticking to My Story - OPI #H52
I08 Hong Kong Sunrise - OPI #I08
I25 You're a Pisa Work - OPI #I25
I27 Italian Love Affair - OPI #I27
I31 Your Villa or Mine? * - OPI #I31
I41 I'm Indi-a Mood For Love - OPI #I41
I42 ElePhantastic Pink - OPI #I42
I43 Black Cherry Chutney - OPI #I43
I44 Keys to My Karma - OPI #I44
I45 MonSooner or Later - OPI #I45
I46 Moon Over Mumbai - OPI #I46
I47 Yoga-Ta Get This Blue! - OPI #I47
I48 Get Me To The Taj On Time * - OPI #I48
I49 Curry Up Don't Be Late! * - OPI #I49
i50 Charmed By A Snake * - OPI #I50
I51 Lunch at The Delhi * - OPI #I51
I52 Royal Rajah Ruby - OPI #I52
J01 You're such a Kabuki Queen * - OPI #J01
L00 Alpine Snow - OPI #L00
L03 Kyoto Pearl - OPI #L03
L12 Coney Island Cotton Candy - OPI #L12
L12 Yule Love This silver * - OPI #SRL12
L22 Tropical Punch * - OPI #L22
L30 Grand Canyon Sunset - OPI #L30
l54 California Raspberry - OPI #L54
L60 Dutch Tulips - OPI #L60
l64 Cajun Shrimp - OPI #L64
L72 OPI Red - OPI #L72
L87 Malaga Wine - OPI #L87
M03 Dusk Over Cairo - OPI #M03
M21 My Chihuahua Bites! - OPI #M21
M23 Strawberry Margarita - OPI #M23
M27 Cozu-Melted the Sun - OPI #M27
M31 Magnifico Mexico * - OPI #M31
N09 Kennebunk-port - OPI #N09
N25 Big Apple Red - OPI #N25
P02 Nomad's Dream - OPI #P02
P05 Sonora Sunset * - OPI #P05
P61 Samoan Sand - OPI #P61
P62 Maylaysian Mist - OPI #P62
R24 I Do! I Do! * - OPI #R24
R30 Privacy Please - OPI #R30
R31 Sweet Memories - OPI #R31
R41 Mimosas for Mr. & Mrs. - OPI #R41
R42 Second Honeymoon - OPI #R42
R44 Princess Rule! - OPI #R44
R46 Got a Day to Knight! - OPI #R46
R48 I'm a Princess, You're Not * - OPI #R48
R49 Who Needs a Prince? - OPI #R49
R52 Siberian Nights - OPI #R52
R53 An Affair in Red Square - OPI #R53
R54 Russian Navy - OPI #R54
R55 Vodka & Canviar - OPI #R55
R56 Ruble for Your Thoughts * - OPI #R56
R57 Catherine The Grape
R58 Cosmo-Not Tonight Honey! - OPI #R58
R59 Midnight in Moscow - OPI #R59
R60 Suzi Says Da! - OPI #R60
R62 St. Petersburgundy * - OPI #R62
S26 Nantucket Mist
S45 Not So Bora-Boring Pink - OPI #S45
S46 Java Mauve-A - OPI #S46
S47 Fiji Weejee Fawn * - OPI #S47
S48 Tutti Frutti Tonga - OPI #S48
s63 Chicago Champagne Toast - OPI #S63
S65 Mother Road Rose * - OPI #S65
S72 Romeo & Joliet - OPI #S72
S78 Altar Ego - OPI #S78
S79 Rosy Future - OPI #S79
S80 Honeymoon Sweet * - OPI #S80
S81 Hopelessly in Love - OPI #S81
s86 Bubble Bath - OPI #S86
S95 Pink-ing of You - OPI #S95
S96 Sweet Heart - OPI #S96
T02 Black Onyx - OPI #T02
v01 Chapel of Love - OPI #V01
V08 Royal Flush Blush - OPI #V08
v12 Cha-ching Cherry - OPI #V12
V17 Sweet As Annie-Thing * - OPI #V17
W31 20 Candles on My Cake - OPI #W31
W41 O'Hare & Nails Look Great! - OPI #W41
W42 Lincoln Park after Dark - OPI #W42
W44 Mr. O'Leary's BBQ - OPI #W44
W52 Got The Blues For Red - OPI #W52
6R5 Espresso Your Style! - OPI #6R5

* OTHER COLOURS BESIDES THIS LIST ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. IN THE EVENT ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. :)

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FaceQ - My Diary NEW FACE MASK

Face Q Mask (絕世美肌面膜)
臺灣統一新推絕世美肌面膜
##目前推出四款口味##

1. 紅石榴CoQ10白皙透亮面膜 (天秤座)
2. 海洋飽水膠原蘆薈面膜 (雙子座)
3. 葡萄籽綠茶淨白潤澤面膜 (射手座)
4. 絲瓜薏仁酵素雙效保濕面膜 (巨蟹座)


Besides My Beauty Diary Mask, President company is proudly introducing FACE Q facial mask to the market. The brand name is so-called sister brand of My Beauty Diary Masks. Currently, there are only 4 types of flavour available in the market and each type is specifically designed for different skin tone and requirement for ladies/gentlemen according to individual horoscopes.


SELLING @ $1.60/pcs
ANY INQUIRY/SUPPLY? PLEASE EMAIL FOR MORE INFO


品牌故事:

每個年齡都會時尚女孩，一生都在在追求擁有獨特自我的品味及風格，女孩跟女人們其中唯一共同追求的，就是要有絕世美肌；清透咕溜的膚質，就如水煮蛋般的Q嫩(face Q )。絕世美肌面膜的誕生就是為了一圓女孩跟女人們的希望，用絕世美肌變成絕世美姬。

公仔代表每個不同個性的face Q 美人: 絲瓜公主、紅石榴公主、蘆薈公主、葡萄籽公主。

隨著生活的步調繁忙與長期處於壓力與緊張中，都容易產生問題肌膚的困擾，看似油膩的肌膚實則內在乾燥缺水；毛孔粗大與不平整的紋理，肌膚瞬間暗沉，連粧都不自然，為改善這惱人的肌膚問題，絕世美肌，以獨特的水凝微乳化技術，將美麗的成分用接近肌膚的油脂包起來，更容易與肌膚結合將天然的植物配方滲入肌膚底層，再利用超服貼的木漿蠶絲面膜讓美麗的成分貼緊肌膚，展現絕世的彈Q透亮水嫩肌。

絕世美肌面膜好處:
a. 獨特微乳化技術讓保濕快速滲透至肌膚，長達一整天的保濕水嫩
b. No.1物超所值的面膜 (統一藥品的品質保證 & SGS檢驗)
c. 100%服貼度的木紙漿的紙質(跟珍珠紙不一樣)的保濕度與服貼度是目前一般市售水織布面膜的2倍
d. 全採用天然植物配方
e. 針對星座特性和肌膚狀況設計面膜

Benefits:
a. Microemulsion technology allows quick absorption and moisturization deep into skin
b. President company guarantees for quality and certified by SGS
c. 100% mask sheet made of wood pulp material delivers 2 times more for hydration
d. Mask essences from extracts of plants
e. Specifically designed for individual skin of different horoscopes


獨特水凝微乳化技術絕佳的穿透效果讓保濕力超持久。水凝微乳化精華液良好的增溶作用，可以製成含營養分較高的產品，微乳液顆粒細小，更易擴散和滲透進入皮膚，提高有效成分的利用率。

Face Q Mask
$1.60/pcs



1. Red Pomegranate + CoQ10 Mask (紅石榴coQ10面膜)

功能：白皙透亮 (水嫩白皙+ 美白淡斑+ 控油抗痘)

Function: Whitening and brightening, anti-oil and preventing pimples

土耳其人將紅石榴稱為天堂水果，並具有兩大抗氧化成份：紅石榴多酚和花青素。紅石榴的高度抗氧化功效可幫助改善肌膚暗沉、缺水，並加入洋甘菊有防止色素沉澱作用，使肌肤焕然一新，发出自然明亮的光泽。

成份:
紅石榴萃取：改善肌膚缺水、皺紋、膚澤暗沉和失去彈性，恢復及保養皮膚。幫助肌膚維持活力。
艾地苯、CoQ10：美白效果針對「黃」臉婆與「灰」姑娘所設計。
白柳樹皮萃取：含天然BHA具去角質調理、美白效果極佳。
兒茶素 :趕走水分滯留與腫。
白毫銀針：茶多酚含量高 為綠茶的二至三倍是天然的抗氧化劑。
桑白皮萃取：抑制酪胺酸酶，具美白效果



2. Ocean + Aloe Mask (海洋飽水膠原蘆薈面膜)

功能：高效保濕，透亮水感肌。(肌膚立即補水、飽水、鎖水)

Function: Highly moisturizing and hdyrating. Locking moisture for 24 hours.

蘆薈的透明膠質富含水分，蘆薈膠的細緻纖維交織讓精華液承載更多，讓肌膚補充源源不絕的水份，立即補水、飽水、鎖水，改善膚質，創造肌膚透明感，敷完面膜後就像做過臉一般，每個毛孔都喝飽水一樣，氣色看起來好極了! 400倍聚水力、24小時驚人長效保濕能力–奈米級玻尿酸(醣醛酸)。瞬間抓住水分 持續保濕24小時，可以瞬間鎖水，提升細胞間質的保濕力高於10倍。

成份:
蘆薈萃取：舒緩鎮靜肌膚，補充肌膚水分,維持肌膚的潤澤度。
玻尿酸：強效保濕鎖水。
銀耳透明質酸：極好的保水效果，提高皮膚細胞中SOD酶的活性，抗氧化。
PLACENTA植物性胎盤素：增加彈力回春之精華，增強皮細胞的再生，恢復到嬰兒般嬌嫩膚質。
海藻粹取物：幫助皮膚更健康，抵擋刺激。
海藻醣: 天然保濕具長效保濕維持肌膚滋潤與光澤
植物細胞精華Exclusive Cellular Complex：具高度保濕功能。
伽瑪聚麩胺酸：同時具有「玻尿酸」的保濕及「膠原蛋白」的抗老化功效。
七胜肽：幫助膠原蛋白合成作用且具滋潤保濕抗老修護。神經醯胺：加強表皮層保濕的功效，讓肌膚水嫩晶透有彈力。



3. Grape Seed + Green Tea Mask (葡萄籽綠茶面膜)

功能：淨白潤澤 (緊緻毛孔+淨白無瑕)

Function: Tighten pores, whitening and brightening

葡萄籽中含有原花色素的強力抗氧化物，具抗氧化效果，可預防產生皺紋與失去光澤和彈性。葡萄籽中的生物類黃酮能協同膠原及彈力蛋白作用，預防肌膚過早產生皺紋及斑點。其中的有機綠茶萃取與日本山葵萃取具緊緻毛孔緊緻感讓肌膚具明亮光滑的功效。2000年5月,美國《預防》刊物報導:葡萄籽萃取液OPC含有強效的抗氧化物質,比維生素C多20倍,比維生素E多50倍。美白抗斑的效果自然更強。

成份:
葡萄籽萃取：多酚含量非常豐富。
兒茶素、檞皮黃酮、OPC、丹寧: 去除活性氧的抗氧化作用，使肌膚恢復年輕白皙。
有機綠茶萃取：含綠茶多酚及茶鹼，能加強抗氧化，促進肌膚彈性緊緻。



4. Luffa + Adlay Mask (絲瓜薏仁酵素面膜)

功能：双效保湿 (天然保濕+舒緩鎮定)

Function: Calming and highly moisturizing skin. Suitable for use in sensitive skin

傳承「老祖母的智慧」，將絲瓜蔓株割斷後會滴出汁液作為內外保養的自然聖品，天然絲瓜露兼具淨白、舒緩的功效。「本草綱目拾遺」記載，絲瓜露又稱為「天蘿水」。 活性酵素能清除肌膚深層污垢，促進肌膚新陳代謝，使肌膚光滑、細緻。薏仁：加強肌膚保濕，安撫肌膚，使肌膚白晰，對皮膚粗糙有良好功效。使用後肌膚水嫩光滑，曬後使用不過敏、迅速安撫肌膚紅腫敏感，溫和不刺激天然保濕、舒緩鎮靜、消除敏感泛紅肌膚、溫和不刺激 。

成份:
絲瓜萃取：抗氧化、抗自由基，延緩老化對易敏感性肌膚有鎮靜、消炎效果舒緩曬後肌膚的不適。
薏仁萃取：均勻膚色，加強肌膚防禦功能，舒緩安撫肌膚不適。
鳳梨酵素：毛孔緊緻、幫助肌膚抵抗外界傷害。
使用完後迅速安撫肌膚紅腫敏感，溫和不刺激天然保濕、舒緩鎮靜、消除敏感泛紅肌膚、溫和不刺激。
薏仁：加強肌膚保濕，安撫肌膚，消除色素斑點，使肌膚白晰，對皮膚粗糙有良好療效。薏仁的營養成分除了澱粉類之外，還含有相當多的蛋白質與油脂、維生素 B1、B2，以及鈣、鐵、磷等礦物質。其中蛋白質能分解酵素，軟化皮膚角質，使皮膚光滑，減少皺紋，消除色素斑點。

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Nail Polish Origins History

Nail polish is believed to have originated in China, and can be traced back to 3000 B.C. According to The People's Media Company, the early combination for nail polish was a mixture of bees' wax, gelatin, gum Arabic and egg whites. Gum Arabic is a natural product found in the African Acacia tree. The Web site also said some Chinese added flower petals of roses and orchids to their polish, and used natural pigments for different colors.

During the same period in Egypt, members of the upper class used nail polish similar to lacquer paint. This paint signified money and prosperity. Some believe that Egyptians used to paint their nails with strawberries or henna and that after a night on the nail, the color would remain.

Around 600 B.C., the royal colors in China were metallic, gold and silver, hence the nail polishes of choice were the same. If someone from the lower class attempted to wear nail polish, they were put to death.

It is unclear how nail polish evolved after these ancient times, but according to "The History of Nail Care," an article published in Nails magazine in 2007, by the 19th century nails were treated with scented red oils and polished with chamois cloth. A century later, some women massaged their nails with tinted powders and creams and then polished them to make them shine. One product used was Graf's Hyglo nail polish paste. During this period women used a clear varnish applied with a tiny brush made from camel hair.

In the early 1920s, when automobile paint was invented, it inspired Michelle Ménard to modernize the nail polish we use today.

According to the Web site for the nail polish brand OPI, most nail polishes are now made from nitrocellulose dissolved in a solvent. A Sept. 7, 2006 article in The New York Times reported that several makers had agreed not to use dibutyl phthalate, which was linked to testicular problems in animals and humans.

There is nail polish to fit almost any needs. There are polishes to help you strengthen nails, make them grow faster, or even prevent them from turning yellow. Prices for a bottle of nail polish can range from 99 cents to more than $25, according to The People's Media.

Senior Shari Lau said she likes nail polish with a pearly look. When buying it, she looks for quick-drying formulas. Her favorite brand is Sally Hansen.

There are many brands to choose from, but the salon uses OPI since it has given them the best results in quality and quantity, said Melissa McKay, a stylist at the salon.

The New York Times article recommended keeping nail polish in the refrigerator. This will prevent it from clumping and prolong its shelf life.
Source: http://media.www.spectatornews.com/media/storage/paper218/news/2007/09/17/Showcase/History.Of.Nail.Polish-2971156.shtml

Hydrate your way to perfect skin!‏

Hydrating Tips!
Healthy skin is within reach! Feed your skin water, skin problems will go away more easily. When skin is hydrated, its defense system will be boosted naturally.

Everyone loves smooth and supple skin. Skin's ability to retain water diminishes as we age. Many of us do not fully understand how to properly hydrate our skin. Regardless of how expensive your moisturizer is, if you've missed some of the small yet crucial steps, all your effort and money could go down the drain.
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Step 1: Do not let your cleanser stay on your face too long.

It is important to find a fine balance in cleansing.
Don't lather your face too long. 30-60 seconds is all you need to clean your face.
Leaving the cleanser on skin too long will dry up your face.

Use lukewarm water when washing your face.
Scalping hot water might feel good during winter, but will deplete
your skin's natural moisture.

 Always put on your hydrating care immediately after face wash,
preferably within 10 minutes.
This 10 minutes is your golden period when your pores are open
to take in moisture and nutrients.



Step 2: Find a Perfect Balance.
Using ingredients known to retain water such as Hyaluronic Acid or Ceramide to keep your skin hydrated at all time. Be in touch with your skin. If your skin feels uncomfortably tight 30 minutes after face wash and starts to emit sebum, then your face is too dry. A well balanced skin should feel comfortable and naturally luminous.



Step 3: Use sheet masks strategically.

When you use sheet mask, the face is in direct contact with the mask and the serum. This vacuum environment increases surface temperature and opens up pores to take in nutrients and moisture. After 20 minutes, your face will be soft and supple. Use sheet masks 2-3 times a week or strategically before any important events to restore the perfect balance back to your skin.


Step 4: Stay hydrated in air-conditioning or heated room.

Keep the temperature around 77°F (25°C) to avoid over-drying your skin.

Use humidifier. If one is not available, leave a glass of water to increase the humidity of the room. Drink plenty of water to increase the moisture level in your body.

Using hydrating mist as much as necessary. Wait for 10-15 seconds after spraying. Use tissue paper to wipe away excess water to avoid the moisture in epidermis from vaporizing along with the excess water.
*Avoid using hydrating mist that contains alcohol! That will only make your face drier!

Go French on a Lazy Weekend

Go French on a Lazy Weekend!!
Want professional looking nails without spending your day in the salon? With some practice and a little patience, you can enjoy fancy nails anytime you want for only the cost of your nail polish!


Pale pink or light beigh base and bright white tips characterize the ever-popular French manicures, which are a common favorite request at nail salons everywhere. You may choose to paint on your nails or apply fake tips if you desire. Based on your personal preferences, a nail designer will give your nails a strengthening and conditioning workout prior to painting them. If you get your nails done with fake tips, you may have to make a trip back to the salon to get your French tips retouch when your nails have grown noticeably.

Keeping longer, healthy nails will be most conducive to sporting a French manicure. To complete your own French manicure, begin with the following steps to prepare your nails for the procedure.

1. Using a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover, wipe off any old nail polish or base coat prior to painting nails to make sure you get clean nails. Wash hands and soak in warm water for a few moments.

2. With an orangewood stick or cuticle pusher, gently push back the cuticles so they are all even with each other once the water has softened your skin.

3. With nail clippers, beauty scissors or a nail file, shape your nails evenly.
* Always file in one direction.

4. With a steady hand, carefully paint only the tip of each nail with a white hue. (Starting from the sides into the middle. Dot the middle as a guide. ) A second coat may be desirable, depending on the thickness and opaqueness of the polish. Allow polish to dry between coats.

5. Using a slightly transparent pink or nude color, paint the entire nail once the tips have dried. A second coat may be necessary. Allow nails to dry thoroughly.

6. Once all the coats have dried, apply a clear topcoat to protect your new French manicure. To lengthen the manicure lifespan, make an effort to paint a clear coat on each night. Be sure it has ample time to dry completely.

If you are feeling especially creative and ambitious, kick off your shoes and match your tootsies to your fingertips! ; )

This procedure is best performed on a lazy morning or evening when no other pressing errands or tasks will get in the way. After painting your nails, avoid doing things with your hands while they dry.

For an easier painting technique, check the beauty section of the department store for a French manicure kit. The set should contain, at the very least, nail polish in white and pink or beige and a clear topcoat. Some manicure sets - like J Nails - French Manicure Kit will contain tiny, sticky nail guides. These make the manicure process 100 times easier by allowing you to place the guides on each nail individually, leaving a small margin where the polish can spill outside the tip without tainting the rest of the nail.

Start concocting a wildly modified French manicure - pastel shades for Easter, black and orange for Halloween, red and green for Christmas or add glitter to french tips. Have fun and remember, even if you find the do-it-yourself French manicure difficult at first, practice will provide you with the skills you need to create beautiful and perfect manicures all year long!