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Facial care tips for men

Guys I know y’all love to front about skin care products but the fact of the matter is us females loves us some nice, smooth skin we can lay up on. *lol* Just because you're a man, doesn't mean its okay to neglect facial or skin care. 5 Steps Towards Healthy, Handsome Facial Skin: 1) Cleansing your face - It’s important to have a gentle cleanser that will cleanse the skin from the dirt and oil that can accumulate. Just because you can’t see the dirt and grime on your skin, doesn't mean that it isn't there. Regular bar soaps tend to contain detergents and deodorizers that can be very harsh and dehydrating to the skin. A good facial cleanser is what you need. Most skin care brands have a line for men these days. Some good ones to try and available locally are Nivea for men, Neutrogena for men, Cetaphil and Dove for men just to name a few. 2) Exfoliating – Exfoliating is just is fancy word for removing dead skin. You may not know this but our skin exfoliat

Make-up brushes 101 – everything there is to know about brushes

Wow! Where do I start? Make-up brushes are the most important aspect of proper make-up application. You may not be able to afford high end make-up but if you have the correct brushes, your regular make-up can look just as flawless. Synthetic Make-up Brushes vs. Animal Hair Brushes Synthetic make-up brushes as the name indicates are made from synthetic fiber, synthetic brushes don’t hold on to pigment as well as animal hair brushes, making them easier to wash. Synthetic brushes lack the natural pores that animal hair brushes have and thus don’t hold onto the pigments as well. They literally take the product from the container straight to your face, so basically they don’t waste your products. They are also typically hypoallergenic. Animal Hair Make-up Brushes One of the benefits of using animal hair for makeup brushes is the fact that animal brushes pick up more product. When these bristles are used to pick up makeup, they are able to hold it better because it is held in

Fashion Trends - The inside scoop to wearing print clothing (leopard, floral & tribal/aztec)

It’s 2014 and prints are definitely in, so it’s a smart thing to know how to wear them. Aztec or Tribal, Animal and Floral prints. I don’t think that there are any particular rules but rather some simple guidelines that can be followed to achieve a cohesive look. Having prints in your wardrobe can be very useful as it’s a good way to put together multiple outfits using the same item. -      First thing to keep in mind when wearing any type of print is ‘Less is more’. Let the pattern be your main focal point. -                 Prints are an easy way to add texture and style to your look, be sure to not clash it with other patterns until you have perfected the art of mixing prints and have the gut to pull it off.  As you advance, you can strategically include other patterns, but tread carefully if you’re just learning. -           The simplest way to wear print is a one piece printed outfit. (Dress, romper etc.) Of course solid shoe, bag and light accessories will