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When it comes to skincare, there's nowhere more dedicated than Asia. While some of their ingredients are downright bizarre, there's no denying the positive effect the right products can have on your skin.

Bee venom, sea kelp, you name it and the Asian market has used it in some form of skincare.

Brownie points also need to be given because unlike most Western products, Asian products generally choose natural ingredients over chemicals. What could be more natural then snail slime, huh?

Here's just a few of the ingredients we can't get enough of at the moment…

Maple Tree Sap

Maple tree sap actually works as a carrier, to enhance the delivery of other active ingredients. It provides a myriad of beneficial nutrients, vitamins and minerals like amino peptides to lift, rejuvenate and hydrate your skin. 

 

Snail Mucin

We know what you're thinking… EW. But snail mucin enzyme is a highly effecitve ingredient full of proteins, glycolic acids and elastins commonly found in skin creams and sheet masks. Snail mucin firms and restores skin by replenishing moisture and supporting cell regeneration.

 

Bee Venom

This active ingredient contains a compound called melitten, which has anti-inflammatory properties that are said to be stronger than anything else on the market. Bee venom breaks down cell membranes which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, meaning it's also been used as a substitute for botox.

 

Sea Kelp

Sea kelp is extremely dense in nutrients and minerals, and is also rich in essential amino acids and vitamins A, B, C and E. When fermented into a face mask, it can help the skin to hydrate, repair and soothe itself. 

 

Starfish Extract

Patrick, is that you?! Starfish extract is packed with collagen, calcium and vitamins. Knowing that starfish can regenerate lost limbs, the idea is that the formula can also restore your skin to a brighter, plumper, more radiant form. 

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We all have our tried and trusted male up routines at this point. Whether you contour, strobe, fill in your brows or go for a minimal look, there’s something you do with your make up that you just know will give you the look you want every single time.

Unfortunately, those habits can actually be doing more harm than good. Allure spoke with some professional makeup artists who revealed the things that we all do that they absolutely hate. Oops, let’s try avoid these next time then.

Using too much foundation. 

Instead use a lightweight tinted moisturizer and spot-check with a fuller-coverage concealer. If you get shiny, carry oil-blotting papers to keep the skin fresh.

Taking trends too seriously.

Instead of trying to look the same as everyone else, some makeup artists want to remind us that a certain individuality is just as, if not more beautiful. They say have fun with your look and try not suck all the joy out of it because you’re worried your contour isn’t on point.

Making a mess of mascara. 

"I constantly see women who apply so much mascara but then don't clean up the eye area properly. You're then left with mascara smudged all over the lid. After applying mascara, I like to wait for it to dry before taking a dry Q-Tip to wipe away excess product that may have transferred onto the eyelid and underneath the eye,” says Carissa Ferreri.

Going OTT with the brow pencil.

The renaissance of the eyebrow is in full swing. However, be careful because it is a slippery slope and makeup artists warn that too much pencil or filler can leave you looking a little unnatural and false.

 

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It looks like Kylie Jenner may not be the only sister who is fond of changing her style these days.

While Kendall may not be so daring with her choice of hair colour, and we’re assuming that has a lot to do with her modelling career, things seem to have changed.

The 19-year old has been holidaying in St. Barts with her family and it looks like all that time in sunshine has really gotten to her, because her hair is now blonde.

 

Ken-doll

A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on

She debuted her new look on Instagram with the caption “Ken-doll”, and we have to admit that we needed to do a double take. We also enjoyed how she saw the opportunity for pun use, and she took it.

Considering how her trademark look for some time now has been those dark shiny locks, this made for quite the change.

Quite an amazing change really, because she still looks fantastic.

 

g-night

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Regardless of how bold it was for Kendall to go from dark brown to a more honey-blonde hue, she’s not exactly the first Kardashian-Jenner to try the blonde look.

 

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on

Khloe, Kourtney, Kim and Kylie have all gone the blonde route at some point, although some of the transformations have been more shocking than others. The sisters are also fans of changing up their looks in less than permanent ways.

So we shall have to wait and see if this is indeed a total transformation for Kendall, or if she was wearing a wig after all.

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We just a handle on strobing, but now for the next phase in contouring madness, we think we might need a much more steady hand.

This new method may or may not require you to have an art portfolio, but it definitely looks like the work of some people with serious skills.

A makeup/henna artist from Pakistan, Sahur Sleim has changed the game for everyone at this point with her incredibly intricate henna patterns used to map her face for highlighting and contouring.

Usually, henna dye is made from the natural dye that comes from a Henna tree. Instead Sahur uses foundation and concealer with a super thin paint brush. She uses her usual make up sponge to blend the patterns together to get some incredible definition.

"Face painting, henna and makeup have always been dear to me and I saw an opportunity to tie them together and grabbed it instantly," she wrote in an Instagram post.

Her account is currently of major interest after Huda Kattan, a Dubai based blogger, reposted her images to share Sahur’s henna contour with her 6 million followers.

Sahur talked to Marie Claire about the process and how she came up with the technique. She said that when she was practising the clown contouring method with a friend, the idea came to her.

“I practice henna and I have a pretty good understanding of patterns and how to pair them so they look fluid and can fit into certain spaces and end at a certain spot,” she explains that while she has the experience, it’s mostly “intuition and practice.”

She counts Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic as one of her role models, along with Fyza Ali: “All the work they do, especially with contouring is so flawless.”

Amazing.

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“Will it ever end?” We hear your cries as yet another contouring development is brought before us all.

The answer seems to be, for now anyway, a resounding no. Contouring is the way of the future, people have been saying this for a quite a while now so we might as well all just climb on board. Teen Vogue are the latest to praise the trend, and they only trust Cocoa Brown with their contour.

The next phase in the contouring cycle is: ‘tontouring’.

Developed by none other than Marissa Carter of Cocoa Brown, tontouring is “the opportunity to wake up looking naturally, perfectly contoured,” the beauty mogul explains to Teen Vogue.

Yes, Cocoa Brown is not just for us and a certain Kardashian-Jenner sister, Teen Vogue are huge fans too.

 

Love my @cocoabrowntan from @marissacarter when I want a fast tan #SelfTan #CocoaBrown #1HourTan

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on

This approach to contouring uses make up brushes and different shades of tan (Marissa suggests the mousse formula to avoid clogged pores) to create “dimension.”

Using a foundation brush and tan to create a base glow, she then uses a darker shade and a contour brush under the cheek bones to make them appear higher and more defined.

According to Marissa the biggest perk of using fake tan as a contouring tool is that you only need to do it once a week, the tan lasts longer than your usual make up.

As the magazine points out though, if you are going to try the tontouring approach you should probably take some time and do it right for the first application:

“Self-tanner is not always the easiest formula to work with.”

Indeed, nobody enjoys having streaky fake tan anywhere, especially not on your face. We do love our Cocoa Brown though. We really want to trust that it would never let us down.

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There are probably not many things worse than being fully prepared for a big night out only to open your beloved make up bag and realise you are fresh out of concealer. Or lipstick. Or mascara, or any other of your favourite beauty products.

It happens, and it can be a nightmare. We have busy lives and while we love our cosmetics, sometimes they can be touch pricey.

Next time you are running low on your must-haves, make sure you give these handy hacks a read because they could save you millions. Ok not millions, but enough to put a smile on your face.

Broken powders (eyeshadows, blushers etc.) can be repaired with a few drops of rubbing alcohol.

Use a lighter to reattach your broken lipstick.

When you come to end of your favourite lippy, scoop it out and pop it in a pot for extra uses.

Use warm water to help your mascara loosen up.

Any dried out gel liners can be brought back to life with eye drops.

​Eyeshadow primer will make colours pop and stop you using excessive amounts to get a decent colour.

A dried out eye liner can be rejuvenated by running it under cold water.

Perfume nearly empty? Add the last few drops to your body lotion. Not a very intense scent mind you, but better than nothing!

Put your nail varnish into a glass of hot water upside down if the lid is stuck.

You can use a reasonably priced bar of soap to clean you make up brushes instead of buying expensive specific cleaners or sacrificing your shampoo.

 

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No matter what colour you choose to dye your hair, you are going to spend a good chunk of money getting it right.

Whether you dye your hair a different colour every month or you've had the same hue for years, the challenge is always to make that 'just-done' look last.

However, you actually CAN make that vibrancy hold firm for longer with just a few easy tips and tricks of the trade.

Yes, changing your hair routine in a few simple ways can be seriously effective…

 

Prep your hair before colouring

This can be done one or two days before you go to get your colour in. Use a chelating or clarifying shampoo to remove styling product build-up. This will stop the colour from fading after you've dyed it and also put some moisture into your locks. 

 

Avoid hot showers

Hot water dries out your hair and also decreases the life of your hair colour. The temperature will open up your cuticle which then releases the hair colour. Try to wash your hair with room-temperature water and then when you have rinsed, blast your hair with cold water to lock in all the moisture.  

 

Swimming caution

Swimming in chlorine can dramatically reduce the time you get out of your hair colour. All you have to do is put in a hair protector with SPF, especially if you're on holidays in the sun. This will act as a barrier so the chlorine won't damage your tresses. 

 

Don't overuse hot tools

Hot tools such as blow dryers and straighteners actually speed up the process of colour fading. Try not to use them every day and use a heat protector spray when you do. 

 

Try a shower filter

These can be bought at plenty of hardware stores. Water coming from your shower head has lots of chemicals, chlorine and minerals in it that can strip your hair quicker. Using these handy filters will stop your colour from going down the drain. 

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Earlier this week the entire internet had its collective mind blown when images resurfaced of some retro hair dryers.

Normally people would be rushing out to get their hands on some cool vintage items. However, nobody seemed to be overly enthusiastic about this particular retro piece. We can't say we blame them. 

Let us just say that these don't leave an awful lot of room for any hair drying dance parties a lá this cute pug:

The hair dryers, used between 1928 and 1948 are actually pretty interesting looking. They definitely don’t look very comfortable though.

Mashable posted images of the vintage hair salon accessories and we have to admit, they remind us of something straight out of a horror film.

We think it’s probably safe to say that everyone is quite happy that these have become something of the past. In reality, it wasn’t until the 1970s that handheld dryers became the safest and easiest method used to dry our hair.

We took a trip down memory lane and came across some other old school hair dryers that we’re pretty glad we’re not being subjected to any longer.

That looks far from relaxing:

Is this a plant pot or no?

 

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Are you getting bored with your hair? If you’re feeling a colour change, you should probably take some time to consider a few things.

We rounded up five of the most important things to consider before you take the plunge. It may not seem like such a big deal now, but in a few washes time when your supposedly blonde hair goes green, you’ll be having second thoughts.

How often do you want to colour your hair?

If you don’t want to end up getting your roots done every three weeks, you need to say so. If you tell your colourist how you feel about touch-ups, then can narrow down a colour situation you can realistically maintain.

 Use a hair mask the day before.

This will prep your hair for the colour process to come and make sure it’s nice and hydrated to help your strands survive the colouring treatment.

You need to use some sun protection.

After you dye your hair be prepared to protect it from UV rays in order to avoid brassy and dull colour from taking over.

You also need to protect coloured hair from chlorine.

Your fresh platinum do may take on a green hue before you know it. So wet your hair, or apply conditioner all over, before getting in the pool to keep the cuticles filled in to avoid the chlorine being soaked up.

Not sure what you want? Make sure you know what you don’t want.

If you haven’t fully decided on your chosen colour, then at least be able to tell your hairdresser what it is you definitely don’t want. This can help them narrow down your options. Just remember if you tell them to do whatever they prefer you could end up being none too happy. So have some idea before you go through with it.

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Hair contouring – yes, you heard that right. Hair contouring is the new beauty craze that loads of stylists have grabbed on to in recent weeks.

As we all know, contouring is an outline to bound and change the shape of something else. Gone are they days of using contouring on your face (that's so last year) as we see a new method which could change your face shape without even having to wear make up!

This optical illusion, which we can thank Kimmy Kay for, took the world by storm as every girl and woman tried their hand on highlighting and bronzing specific areas of their face to make them appear slimmer. All we have to change up is our bronzers for lowlights and shimmers for highlights.

The creator of the hair contouring method, hair stylist Marc Trinder, recently spoke to Harper's Bazaar about what it actually is and how to achieve it.

Marc said: "by using light and dark tones to create shadow and depth to the face, as well as applying colour in specific areas of the hair, you can completely alter either an entire face shape or specific areas".  

So if you want to try the new trend here's a how-to guide on what suits various types of faces.

 

Round faces: Most round faces have really good bone structure so light tones are applied from ear to ear and around the hairline. Darker pieces are placed at the bottom of the ears and lower ends of the hair.

Square faces: Usually square faces have wider facial features so to slim that down multi-tonal layers of light and dark are applied to the corners and around the jaw line and temples.

Oval faces: Oval faces are one size fits all as they suit most styles and colours. So ovals, go crazy with your hair! You can accentuate it even more by adding depth with darker colour, thick texture and shine.

Heart faces: This face shape can sometimes look like an inverted triangle so to soften the overall shape lighter pieces are woven around the jaw line and ears.

And there you go! If you want to achieve a more chiselled and defined face, maybe it's time to opt for hair contouring.

You're guaranteed to have a completely bespoke style that no one can copy, so it's a win-win from us!

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Apps have become our one-stop shop for everything we need, but here at SHEmazing! Towers we've whittled down rest to bring you five of the best beauty; you'll be looking good in no time!

Spruce

Spruce offers dermatologist appointments virtually through your phone. All you do is pick a dermatologist from the long list (each has a profile of their work) and then users can share skin issues, information and photos through the app. Whether you have an acne breakout or a random rash, send a pic in and you will immediately receive information, causes and cures for your condition.

Misfit Shine

This app tracks your beauty, sleep and health regime all in one go! Through the app you can monitor your food intake, daily activity and sleep cycle so to understand how your body works better. When you put in all your info it will also give you suggestions on how to better your health and food intake to become a more active and happier you! 

Visada

All you have to do here is upload a selfie and then Visada analyzes it to give you a personalised comprehensive beauty profile. The app breaks down an assessment of your skin and eye care, and then gives you suggestions on how to improve it. It also gives you tips and tricks for picking the right foundation and hair colour for your skin tone.

L'Oreal Make Up Genius

L'Oreal's new beauty app is a game changer for make up lovers everywhere. The app has a real-time camera that allows you to virtually try on any beauty product. The camera acts as a mirror and you can see the make up go onto your face. You can also try on make up looks from red carpet events that are stored into their system. 

Lifebooker

Consider Lifebook the Groupon of beauty. The app will find you the best and most purse-friendly beauty and hair care services in your area. Beauty at a better price, sign us up!

 

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Don't we all just love when a new beauty product launches? The packaging – all new and shiny; the (sometimes dubious) manufacturer claims; using it for the first time.

Bliss!

Here in SHEmazing HQ we are pretty beauty obsessed – so we've looked into the new products that are launching this month. Admittedly, some of them are 'investment' items, but sometimes it's worth splashing the cash a little.

 

Chanel Le Volume Ultra-Noir de Chanel, €35

Chanel has definitely upped its game with this mascara. Anything you want it to do it will. The extreme black swipes onto every one of your lashes and gives them an instant curl. The result is volumised, lengthened… and fabulous!

Guerlain Cleansing Range, prices from €31

Ever notice your skin changes like the weather? One minute it's dry, the next it's oily, and you have to change the products you use every few weeks or months. Well now theres a new product that does all that changing for you. Guerlain has introduced a wide range of exclusive new cleansers which change when you do. Simple! 

L'Occtaine Rebalancing Infusions for Bath, €22

We can't wait to get our hands on this one! The infusions come in little sachets which you just drop in your bath and it does all the work for you. Get ready for the best bath experience, ever. 

Calvin Klein Eternity Now, €45

This will be your new fragrance, guaranteed. It is infused with peony, neroli petals and peach blossom which are dried down in a cashmere veil. Fancy! This is the newest edition of Klein's oh-so popular Eternity range.

Smashbox Brow Tech Matte Pencil, €21

Get perfect brows that are also perfect for your bank balance. Smashbox's newest member to the family brings high pigment and long lasting pencils to fill in your brows. They're the answer to fuller-looking, gorgeous brows. Hurrah!

YSL 3-in1 Kohl Eyeliner, €30

This new eye liner gives you an option of doing angular flicks for nights out or soft smokey eyes for during the day. Whatever style you want to achieve, this pen is all you need!

 

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