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Testing the Tonic

June 27, 2008 By

A perfume has three notes: the top, middle, and base notes. The top note evaporates first while the middle note develops a little later and finally, the base note releases the true scent of a perfume. The rule of thumb is to always choose sheer top notes and never decide on a single whiff! Here are three quick ways to conduct a perfume road test:

1. Spot test on skin Do this only if you have already made a short list of scents, and if you do not have allergies. Allow the scent to settle on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes (to derive the base note). Do not rub on the dabbed spot. Allow for the scent to blend in with your natural smell until it becomes your own fragrance.

2. Blot test on paper Going through a caravan of concoctions? Spray on paper blotters (squeeze in coffee beans breaks between sniffs; inhaling the aromatic beans will clear out previous perfume smell). The blot test is highly recommended especially when purchasing perfume for another person.

3. Take home a vial Do not hesitate to ask for a trial vial. Taking it home is the best way to sample a perfume from its base note.

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Look Good in 60 Seconds

June 27, 2008 By

Girls here are some quick trick to get you ready to face the whole world beautifully – in a mere minute

Edit Your Makeup You can get a great, polished look with just three products 1. Even out skin tone with tinted moisturizer, dabbing on a little extra over dark circles or blemishes. Choose one with SPF and you’ll protect, hydrate, and add sheer coverage in one step, with no special tool. Swipe on a neutral lip gloss. It makes lips look full and healthy and adds color so subtle; you don’t need a mirror to apply it. 2.3. Finish off with a coat of brown mascara.

Brighten Up Add some cheek color. A light dusting of peachy, apricot brush works for nearly all skin tones and brings your whole face to life.

Hide Roots Need to disguise a few wiry white strays? If you can’t get to your color-list anytime soon, try brushing brown or black mascara on the problematic strands.

Skip Shampoo No time for the real deal? Roughly blow-dry your hair for a few minutes to blast away odor then sprits strands with a hair refresher, which contains less alcohol then regular perfumes so it won’t dry your locks. Beauty extra: If your hair feels greasy, use regular baby powder to zap excess oil on your scalp – but use it sparingly so you won’t leave visible traces of the white powder on your hair and scalp.

Sidestep Blow-drying If careful styling is not in the cards, pull hair into a sleek, low ponytail.

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