Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Tips For Fairness

Tips For Fairness

Every woman wants to that their color will be fair and looks beauty full. But how to be possible here are some benefits tips for fairness. You Can find in this page beauty tips for skin in Urdu, beauty tips for fairness, how to keep your face beautiful and jild ki hifazat read in Urdu.

Rung Gora Karne ka Tarika:

Har aurat ki khuwahish hoti hai keh is ka rung gora ho waise to har qisam ki rungat par make up ho jata hai aur agar dhang se kia jaya to kali jild bilkul saaf-o-shaffaf nazar aati hai. Aaj aap ko rung gora karne ke chand tareeqe batate hain jin se aap zarur faidah uthayain.
1-Milk mein badam pees kar malne se jild(skin) ki rungut saaf ho jati hai.

2-Pani mein lemon ka aurq aur namak mila kar ghusal (bath) karne se jild ka rung nikhar jata hai.  
3-Kaghzi lemon ke tukre jin mein rus nichor lia gia ho chehre(face) par malein zarur faidah hoga.

4-Milk mein jo aur gehon ka aata mila kar ubtan banaiye aur phir ise apne chehre par malye chand dinon mein hi farq mehsus ho ga.

5-Tazah garam doodh se munh done se bhi rungat saaf ho jata hai.

6-Thori si balayi mein chand qatre lemon ke daal kar chehre par malein jild hi asrat zahir ho.

7-Akhrot ke tail mein karwe badam pees kar badan par malne se jild saaf ho jati hai.

8-Do chamcha doodh mein aik chamcha pisa namak milayain aur ise sone ke waqt chere par malein. Subha thande pani se dho lein aap dekhein gi keh aap ke chehre par chamak aaye gi.

9-Glasreen mein lemon ka rus mila kar rakh lein. Har raat monh dho kar lemon mile glasreen ki monh par malish karein. Is se chehre nam ho ta hai rung nikharta hai chere ki rungut nikharne ke liye yeh aik behtareen lotion hai. chehre ki rungut nikharne ke liye jadu ka asar rakhta hian.

10-Chehre par lemon ke chilke ko pees kar arq-e-ghulab mein mila kar chehre par malne se chehre ki rung saaf hota hai. mahase chaiyan aur phunsiyan waghaira bhi chehre par hon to is ke malne se faida hota hai.

Beauty Tips & Tricks Every Woman Needs to Know

We love good beauty tips, so we’ve rounded up our best get-gorgeous tricks in one spot. Whether you want to learn how to create the perfect wavy hair or brush up on your smoky eye technique, you’ll find beauty tips galore to help you get pretty from head to toe.
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How to Get Long Hair ASAP
Pixie cuts, bobs and shoulder length hair can perfectly frame a face, but when it comes time to grow out strands for a new style, the wait can be a long one. Forget marking days off the calendar for a Rapunzel-inspired mane. Read on for how to get long hair, sans extensions.
An Owner’s Guide to Naturally Wavy Hair
If you have naturally wavy hair, then you know that sometimes your texture feels like a curse. Wavy hair isn’t as wash-and-go as straight strands, and lacks the bounce that curls have. But even though getting there may take a little extra work, waves can look shiny and gorgeous…as long as you know how to style them.
101 Ways to Make Your Eyes Pop
All of the tips and tricks you need to know to make your eyes stand out and really pop.
How to Wash Your Hair — the Right WayYou may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce, and shine — but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it.
The Right Bangs for Your Face ShapeWe’ve all seen our favorite celebrities rocking some serious bangs on the red carpet and on magazine covers. But becoming a fringe convert means finding the right style of bangs for your face shape, and for your lifestyle.
The 5 Rules of Luscious Lashes
Long, luscious lashes — those are a year-round necessity. Follow these five rules to get perfect eyelashes without having to revert to time-consuming falsies or expensive extensions.
Follow These Three Steps for a Perfect Ponytail Every Time
Because it’s a style we wear almost daily, we never get tired of learning tips to perfect the ponytail. Here are Rodney Cutler’s tips for getting it right, every time.
101 Beauty Tips for Girls
In the world of beauty, there are endless tips and rules to keep you looking fabulous. We break down all those tips to make the industry less scary—from makeup artists, hairstylists, skincare gurus and of course, our beauty staff.
5 Ways to Make Hair Look Gorgeous (Not Greasy) Between ShampoosYour hairstylist wants you to stop shampooing every day, but who is she kidding? Luckily, there are solutions to transform every hair type from sad and unwashed to perfectly gorgeous—without starting from scratch.
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The Secret to Getting a Great Top KnotTop knots are our favorite go-to hairstyle on days when we don’t have time to go the heated styling route. The style is also helpful when you want to hide the fact that you haven’t washed your hair in, oh, a week. Here’s the trick to getting it right.
DIY Recipes for Hair Masks
Sometimes the best hair treatments aren’t in the beauty aisle, but in the pantry. Here are some of the best DIY recipes for hair masks that you can mix up in your kitchen.
Curly Hair Tips to Help You Love Your Texture
If you have wavy or curly hair, you know that achieving your best texture isn’t wash-and-go. Ringlets require careful styling that straight haired people just don’t understand. To make the most of your curly hair, try these tips we’ve picked up from top stylists.
What Really Works for Crows Feet, Dark Circles, and More
We all covet bright, wide-awake eyes, but genes and life’s late nights don’t always cooperate. Not sure if your eye cream is working? Find out here.
Hair Mistakes That Make You Look OlderHeavy bangs, straight hair, and other common looks can actually make you look older. Check out the worst offenders—and how to avoid them.
How to Supersize Your HairIf you have the type of fine hair that falls flat after a few hours and won’t hold a curl, humid weather can leave your style looking deflated (cue the sad trombone). Try these tricks for every styling stage for volume that lasts through anything — even sauna-like heat and humidity.
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? We Asked the Experts.You’ve been doing it for ages, but do you really know how often you should wash your hair? The answer might surprise you.
Experts Spill on How to Braid Your Hair Even Better
Even after watching tons of video tutorials, we admit we still aren’t really braiding ninjas. So we turned to the experts to answer some of our most pressing questions about creating amazing braids. Read on for their genius tips to make braiding way easier.
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Fix Chipped Nail Polish (Like a Lazy Beauty Editor)
Accidentally ruined your mani? Don’t stress—there’s a two-minute fix that camouflages chips without having to start a whole new manicure from scratch.
Shorten Heat Styling Time for Your Hair
Sometimes, you just don’t feel like drying or flat-ironing your hair, but no-heat hairstyles just won’t cut it. Celebrity hairstylist Josue Perez walked us through some easy tips to shorten our heat-styling time.
How to Get Rid of Blackheads
Everything you need to know about how to get rid of blackheads, once and for all.
7 Ways to Get Beach Waves
Whether you have naturally wavy or super-straight hair, getting beachy waves is easier than you think.
Tricks to Disguise Thinning HairThe issue of women’s thinning hair is finally getting the attention it deserves. Whether your hair thins as you age or you experience thinning your 20s, there are simple cuts, coloring techniques and styling tricks that can disguise sparse strands.
The 5 Rules of Heat Styling Your Hair
Hair stylist Anna Jackson, who works at the Maxine Salon in Chicago, says there can be a compromise when it comes to having hair that’s both healthy and styled, as long as you follow these rules.
How to Care for Wavy and Curly Hair
What most people who don’t have curly hair don’t understand about it is the amount of work involved. There’s nothing prettier than a mop of bouncy, perfectly defined ringlets, but getting curly hair to look gorgeous on a daily basis takes dedication.
4 Tricks to Prevent Split Ends
There are some simple changes you can make to your hair routine to prevent split ends. (Thank God.)
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Apply Mascara First, and More Backwards Makeup Tricks That Actually WorkOne major makeup artist swears by switching up the order of almost every product that goes on your face, and when we first heard his tips, they kind of blew our minds.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Highlights for Hair
Thinking of going lighter with your locks? Highlights can bring out your bone structure and make hair shimmer in the sun, but go the wrong route and the look can turn stripy or brassy, quick. We asked colorist Kyle White of Oscar Blandi Salon in New York to spell out the do’s and don’ts of highlights for hair.
How to Prevent Frizzy Hair
Humidity doesn’t have to be a death sentence for your blowout. To find out the secret to frizz-free, silky smooth hair, we caught up with two stylists who provided expert advice, from long-lasting treatments to styling tricks and must-have products.
101 Hair Ideas to Try When You’re Bored With Your Look
Can’t figure out what you want to do with your hair today, next week or next month? Start with this mega helpful list of styles, tricks and techniques you may have never considered before.
How to Care for Your Red HairWe have two reservations about taking the plunge for red hair: the commitment and maintenance that comes with it. Here are some tricks to make the transition easier from a celebrity stylist.
3 Tips to Make Your Hair Look Good in Pictures
A recent poll by hair care line Joico found that 69 percent of women report having a “hair fail” that has ruined a photo. To make sure you’re not one of them, learn how to make your hair look good in pictures with these tips from a celebrity hairstylist.
10 Things Every Woman Needs in Her Makeup Wardrobe
Style gurus who preach the gospel of closet staples are right: The perfect trench, a well-fitting pair of jeans and a little black dress pull together a wardrobe like magic. Naturally, the same principle works for your makeup bag.
This 10-Second Makeup Trick Lifts Your Face
Recently, we asked Amanda Bell, a makeup artist for Pixi Beauty, to show us some of her best tricks for creating subtle contours on the face — and she dropped this gem on us.
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6 Tricks for Flawless Foundation
At an event for editors, celebrity makeup artist Troy Jensen dropped so much foundation knowledge that even we (who have written about 5,000 articles on the topic over the course of a lifetime) learned a few surprising tricks.
8 Makeup Tricks to Slim Your Face
If you’ve ever seen celebrities without makeup look unrecognizable, then you know how transformative certain techniques can be. These easy makeup tricks can take 10 pounds off your look, instantly — they’re optical illusions!
The Best Eyebrow Shapes to Flatter Your Face
We asked a celebrity eyebrow stylist to break down the best brows for a range of different face shapes, so you can find your own golden arches.
10 Fashion Week Beauty Tricks That Will Blow You Away
Our favorite part of Fashion Week is learning all the brilliant new tricks that we’d never have picked up elsewhere. Here, we’ve distilled our top 10 tips that you can use right now in your own beauty routine.
The Best Makeup for Blue Eyes
Blue eyes are a beautiful feature, but if you’re not wearing the right makeup shades, you risk having those baby blues go completely unnoticed. Samantha Chapman of Pixiwoo told us which colors look best on blue eyes, and here’s a hint: avoid blue shades.
3 Smart Tips for Wearing Glitter Eye Shadow
Backstage at the Jason Wu show, makeup artist Diane Kendal for LancĂ´me shared a few of her expert tips for pulling off the look in real life.
5 Timeless Makeup Tricks Every Woman Should Master
Fads come and go, but there are some bankable beauty secrets every woman should master. Take your beauty regimen to a whole new level of refinement and precision with my timeless beauty checklist.
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How to Apply Bronzer the Right Way
When applying bronzer, you need the perfect touch — too little and you don’t get the desired sun-kissed glow. Brush on too much and you can end up looking orange.
Pull Off Dark Lipstick Like a Pro
Dark lipstick becomes so omnipresent every fall that it’s hard to call it a trend; it’s more of a seasonal staple, like a leather jacket or a new pair of jeans.
Make Thin Lips Look Fuller
Leave the lip injections to The Real Housewives. There are much easier ways to make thin lips look fuller, like these subtle makeup tricks that plump your pout instantly.
Makeup Tips for Girls With Glasses
we asked Nick Barose, the celebrity makeup artist behind Rashida Jones’ look, for his tips to keep in mind when working with a framed face.
How to Find the Best Blush for Your Skin Tone
Pink blush was always the norm, but now that both red and peach are becoming staples, you may be tempted to give those a try, too. But can you pull off every shade? Here’s how to find your most flattering cheek color.
The Best Eye Makeup for Your Eye Shape
Makeup can completely change the shape of your eyes, but it’s a two-way street. If you know the right techniques, you can make your eyes look bigger and more lifted, but a makeup misstep can close off your eyes in an unflattering way.
Get Fuller Brows With These Tips
For most of us, big, bold brows are but a dream. Whether it’s genetics or too much tweezing in the past, our wimpy little arches could use a boost. Thankfully, in this day and age we have tons of options for getting fuller-looking eyebrows.
Get an Instant Face Lift With These Makeup Tips
You can use all of the contouring serums and anti-aging moisturizers you want, but if it’s instant results you’re seeking, then makeup is the key to looking younger.
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How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Because makeup, bacteria, oil and dirt get stuck in the bristles of your makeup brushes, it’s essential to give them a little TLC so you don’t end up with clogged pores and — yikes — even breakouts. Here’s a little cheat sheet to makeup brush maintenance.
The 5 Rules of Covering Dark Circles
Sometimes you can do everything right (drink enough water, get enough sleep), but when you look in the mirror, dark circles still stare back at you. Here are the best ways to camouflage them.
7 New Makeup Techniques to Try
After years and years of applying my own makeup, I still wouldn’t call myself an artist. Most of the time I’m not even confident that I’m doing it correctly, so I’m more than happy to try out a new technique when it’s recommended to me.
20 Genius Beauty Tips for Brides
To help you look your most beautiful on the big day, we’ve compiled these 20 essential beauty tips from top hair and makeup pros.
101 1-Minute Makeovers
A new look doesn’t always have to mean making a drastic change or spending the day in a colorist’s chair. These easy little tweaks will help you look brighter and renewed in 60 seconds flat.
The 5 Rules of Natural-Looking Foundation
There’s nothing more beautiful than a flawless complexion, but foundation can be one of the trickiest makeup products to apply. These easy rules let you fake perfect skin.
Makeup Tricks to Make You Look Less Tired
It turns out a lot of women are getting their makeup wrong, which results in a less-than-fresh complexion. Here are some of the most common mistakes.
How to Use Concealer to Cover Up a Zit and More
Grab your makeup bag and read on to learn how to use concealer to cover up (almost) anything.
Makeup Mistakes That Make You Look Older
From blush to too much foundation, there are eight major makeup mistakes that can add years to your face.
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Bad Hair Day Fixes for Your Worst Beauty EmergenciesWhen a bad hair day rears its ugly head, it tends to permeate everything: suddenly, you’re in a foul mood and nothing seems to go your way. Try these tips to resurrect your style — and if all else fails, tie on a headscarf and call it a day (a good one, hopefully!).
The 8 Brushes You Need in Your Makeup Bag
Using the right tools really can make a difference, even in the hands of amateurs, and can help anyone get a polished look that makes the most of both their features AND their fave products.
How to Prevent Dry Skin Before the Cold Kicks InIf you’re anything like us, the falling humidity levels and indoor heating leave your skin more parched than the dead leaves littering the ground. But it doesn’t have to be that way; here are five ways to stop dry skin this season before the itch sets in.
28 Tips for Clear Skin in Less Than a Month
After trying our fair share of products that promise to transform our skin overnight, we know the disappointment that inevitably follows. Instead of looking for a miracle product, try making these small changes each day to get glowing skin in less than a month.
How to Get Rid of Acne Overnight
Need to get rid of acne overnight? It’s definitely possible with these beauty tricks.
Ways to Exfoliate for Smoother, Softer Skin
Here’s how to exfoliate your unique skin type for smoother, softer skin that (yes!) needs less makeup.
The 5 Rules of Clear Skin
A flawless face is something we all search for, whether it’s at the bottom of a face cream jar or in the the DIY acne masks we see on Pinterest. I wanted to hear what dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD considered the most important steps to clear skin.
How to Apply Eye Cream, the Right Way
Eye cream is an important step in any skin care routine. Creams can help reduce puffiness, lighten dark circles and make the face look generally more awake and youthful. But if you’re applying eye cream incorrectly, then you might be doing more harm than good.


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Saturday, 12 April 2014

Your Skin: The College Years


School your skin and perfect your complexion with these smart moves (even if you just party like a college student).. This week we are unveiling the best skincare strategies for different stages in your life. Today, we focus on the college years. Check back tomorrow for tips on how to tackle your career-climbing twenties and thirties. Managing midterm-induced breakouts and surviving your party years with minimal damage is no easy feat. With some smart skin-saving strategies, you can tackle common trouble zones like acne and get the flawless complexion you’ve dreamed of (while nodding off during class, naturally). ACNE Whether you’re freaked out about exams, pulling all-nighters or subsisting on a diet of pizza, Doritos and candy bars—stress, lack of sleep and a high-glycemic diet can all exacerbate acne. Pounce on the occasional pimple by using products that contain salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, suggests Joel Schlessinger, M.D., an Omaha dermatologist and founder of Lovelyskin.com. If your acne is severe, head to a dermatologist who might prescribe you retinoids like Differin or topical antibiotics to help clear up your complexion. Also, don’t crash in your makeup: If you’re too tired to wash your face at night, keep makeup remover wipes on your night stand for a quick, pre-snooze swipe. Wiping down your cellphone with a disinfectant like Lysol, washing your pillowcase regularly and cleaning your makeup brushes also help reduce breakouts. MORE: Decode Your Acne PARTYING TOO HARD Newsflash from the Institute of Obvious: Alcohol and cigarettes are bad for your skin. “Even if you can’t see the damage right away, make no mistake that drinking and smoking are accelerating the aging process,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “There’s really no way to offset the damage while you’re doing it—and it’s so much easier to prevent premature aging in your teens and 20s than to reverse the signs later in life.” (Interesting irony: A recent study at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland found that college students who are most likely to binge drink are also the most afraid of aging. That said, gulping down plenty of water—always have a bottle at your desk or in your backpack—helps combat the dehydrating effects of a keg party. A serum that contains antioxidants like vitamin C or green tea, as well as a light-reflective moisturizer, will also give partied-out skin a healthy, I-stayed-in-last-night glow. QUIZ: How Healthy is Your Skin? PULLING ALL-NIGHTERS As long as you’re drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, downing coffee until dawn may not be so bad. “It may even fight future skin damage since it has antioxidant properties,” Dr. Schlessinger says. As for puffy eyes that come courtesy of sleep deprivation, caffeine is also your friend. In an eye cream, it’ll help reduce swelling by boosting circulation. SPRING BREAK You’ve been told about a thousand times to wear sunscreen whenever you step outside (insert eye roll), but slathering it on saves your skin now—and when you strut into your college reunion 10 years down the road. “I don’t care how many times I have to say it—there is no healthy tan,” Dr. Schlessinger insists. “Tan skin equals damaged skin.” If you’re hell-bent on bronzing in Cancun, the best way to reduce the risk of skin cancer, as well as future damage like wrinkles and brown spots (aka hyperpigmentation), is to wear a broad-spectrum sunblock with SPF 30 or higher and get out of the sun before you burn. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, getting just five sunburns in your life will double your risk of skin cancer.

The Best Skincare Strategies for Your Lifestyle


When you were a pimple-prone teenager, you probably couldn’t wait to get past that frustrating phase of facial eruption, but every life stage—from college kid to working mom to retiree—comes with its own set of skin challenges. Age is actually only one of the factors that affect your complexion. Stress, lack of sleep, diet, travel and climate also influence the state of your skin and how best to take care of it. The good news is that you can easily manage your skin challenges at each stage and maintain a healthy, glowing complexion throughout your life. QUIZ: How Healthy is Your Skin? Thinkstock PIN ITThe Best Skincare Strategies for Your Lifestyle If you’re college-bound, stress from exams, pulling all-nighters and crashing without washing off your makeup can bring on breakouts. Pounce on the occasional pimple by using products that contain salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. If your acne is severe, head to a dermatologist who may prescribe you retinoids like Differin or topical antibiotics, which will help clear up your complexion. For workaholics with demanding jobs (and frequent fliers), you may be logging more hours in an airplane seat than your desk chair—and your skin can suffer as a result. Cabin air has only 20 percent humidity, which can cause parched skin. It also has lower air pressure so your body absorbs less oxygen, which can make you look and feel tired. Nourish skin by applying a rich moisturizer while you’re mile high. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and steer clear of alcohol and salty snacks. Juggling work and family often means that beauty sleep is a pipedream. A lack of shut-eye because you’re burning the candle at both ends can exacerbate under-eye circles and cause puffiness by restricting blood flow. While there’s little you can do to eliminate under-eye shadows (a combination of retinol and vitamin K creams may help), eye cream made with caffeine will deflate some of the swelling so you’ll look more well-rested than you actually are. MORE: DIY Beauty Recipes If your kids are all grown and you’re ready to cash in your 401k and retire, there’s still one area in your life that requires work: your skin. As you age, your sebaceous glands produce less oil, so it’s important to lock in moisture. Drink plenty of water and avoid harsh soaps or cleansers. Use warm (not hot) water when you wash your face or bathe and then apply a rich, emollient cream for a hydrated, glowing complexion in your golden years.

Healthy, Beautiful Skin


We all know people with a certain type of radiance—the kind of smooth, shiny, healthy, glowing skin that could light up the darkest night. We all have that glow potential—we just don’t necessarily know how to give our skin the best care for our particular needs. This glow we’re talking about isn’t just the result of good genes. It’s making the right choices to protect, heal and cleanse your skin. If your complexion is clouded by oil and dead skin buildup, you can’t see the beauty underneath. Thinkstock PIN ITHealthy, Beautiful Skin Our skin looks goes a long way in determining how we feel about ourselves. We don’t feel beautiful if we don’t look it. And if we feel beautiful inside, we reflect it in our skin. If you have smooth skin that radiates health, you feel and look younger. QUIZ: How Healthy is Your Skin? You’re probably younger on the inside too, an important part of your overall wellbeing and health. If you feel reclusive and depressed, you may have more wrinkles or blemishes. WATCH VIDEO: Understanding the Anatomy of Your Skin Ultimately, your skin communicates messages about your youthfulness, vibrancy and health.

The Science of Makeup


Makeup is proven to make women look more attractive. The question is "why?". Thinkstock PIN ITThe Science of Makeup Women and makeup have a complicated relationship. Some revel in it, running from CVS to Sephora to try on every last trend, delighting in transforming their look with the flick of a brush. Others keep it simple, sticking with the bare basics and often forgetting to put it on at all. And many abhor the stuff, either because they don’t like its feel on their skin, or don’t like what it stands for. Love it or hate it, women have been using makeup, in different forms, for a very long time. Fashionable sixth century women made their faces paler by bleeding themselves, either directly or with the help of leeches. During the Italian Renaissance, women coated their faces with toxic chemicals including arsenic, lead and mercury. It was even popular to look sickly in the 19th century, when tuberculosis was considered a “romantic” disease. Women of that era emphasized the circles under their eyes and used rouge to look flushed with fever. When did people first start using makeup? No one is 100 percent sure. The first archeological records of clear makeup use come from Ancient Egyptian and Sumerian tombs dating as far back as around 3500 BC. They used soot and other natural ingredients to paint their faces, and even had specialized tools to apply their makeup. However, paints and other means of self-decoration date back tens of thousands of years. Archaeological sites in South Africa provide evidence that body paint may have been used over 50,000 years ago, suggesting people painted their bodies before they even wore clothes. Even our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, may have worn makeup and jewelry. But the real question is, why? Not why do we wear it—anyone who has ever felt gorgeous after a swipe of rosy blush can tell you that makeup can help us feel, and thereby look, pretty—but rather, why does it work? MORE: Blush Tips In the animal kingdom, females advertise sexual availability and quality through physical signals. Whether it’s red rumps or elaborate behaviors, these wild women make it well known to potential mates that they’re interested in, ready for and capable of producing healthy babies. We humans lack these flagrant signals—it’s almost impossible to tell if a woman is fertile. Almost. If you look at makeup use across cultures and eras, a pattern emerges. In theory, one could put color anywhere on the face. But all cultures have independently agreed on certain beauty principles: Makeup is used to even the complexion, darken the eyes, pinken the cheeks and redden the lips, no matter if you’re a doll-like Japanese Geisha, an Ancient Egyptian or a modern American woman primping for a Saturday night out. “The maintenance of youthful features and the exaggeration of female typical traits can be found in almost every culture,” says Dr. Bernhard Fink, a professor at the University of Göttingen who studies the evolutionary psychology of human mate preferences. Makeup works because it exaggerates (or completely fabricates) our natural signs of youth, fertility and sexual availability, thus making a woman seem more appealing. In other words, it works because it’s a darn good lie. MORE: What Makes a Face Beautiful? Studies have shown that women's faces are more attractive to both sexes near ovulation, when they’re most fertile. During this time, the relative concentration of the hormone estrogen rises in comparison to progesterone. This hormonal shift enhances vascular blood flow under the skin's surface, which has a few side effects: Women near ovulation report that they're more easily turned on and have more interest in sex. But this increase in blood flow also leads to visible signals—pinker cheeks and redder lips. Thus by putting on reddening lipstick, we accentuate a natural signal of fertility. On top of that, blood flow also increases during arousal, so those red lips and pink cheeks are not only implying that her body is ready to have a baby, they're also saying that she’s interested in having that baby with you, the man she’s talking to right now, which of course is bound to draw attention from potential suitors. Eye makeup and lipstick work synergistically to make a face appear more feminine. “Women tend to be naturally darker around their eyes and mouths than men of the same skin tone. When women use cosmetics to darken the eyes and lips, they are exaggerating this sex difference to make the face appear more feminine,” explains Dr. Richard Russell, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Gettysburg College. Courtesy of Dr. Richard Russell An androgynous face with different levels of contrast. Perception 38, 1211–1219. PIN ITAn androgynous face with different levels of contrast. The key, Russell has found, is contrast. The darker the facial features in relation to the skin tone, the more feminine a face appears. His research has shown that this phenomenon is so important in distinguishing gender that the exact same face can be perceived as either male or female depending on the level of contrast. In Russell's study, two near-identical faces were made by blending male and female faces. The only difference between the two was that one face had a lighter skin tone, thus creating more contrast. Most subjects thought the face with less contrast was male and the one with more contrast was female even though they had the exact same eyes, nose and mouth! Russell also found that when you digitally darken the eyes or the lips of a woman’s face, it becomes more attractive, while the opposite is true for a man’s. It’s not just bold colors that matter. Foundation and cover-up also play a large role in making a woman look more attractive because even skintones give the impression of youth. “Both skin topography and skin coloration affect the perception of facial age, health and attractiveness,” says Fink. “Skin topography seems to be a strong age cue while skin coloration is a stronger predictor of facial health perception.” When we’re young and healthy, our skin is flawless. But as we get older, our skin tends to get discolorations and become less even-textured, whether from the sun, scars or other kinds of damage. It’s not surprising that covering up such imperfections makes us appear younger and healthier.

Bare really is beautiful: Men find women more attractive with LESS make-up on


Women all over the world have been wiping off their make-up and taking photos of themselves to be part of the #nomakeupselfie phenomenon spreading across social networks. And they might want to consider making the natural snap their profile picture, because a new study has found both men, and women, find females who wear less make-up more attractive. A Welsh psychologist said people often misjudge what the opposite sex find attractive and, in the majority of cases, men prefer women who wear up to 40 per cent fewer cosmetics. A study claims that women shared similar ideas and thought females looked better as more natural beauties +6 Singer Katy Perry attends the premiere of 'The Smurfs' at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New YorK +6 Put down the blusher brush: Men think women are more attractive when wearing 40 per cent less make-up, a study has found. Katy Perry is pictured as a more natural beauty, (left) and with bright make-up (right) Dr Alex Jones, from Bangor University, said there had been an ‘overwhelmingly positive’ reaction to no make-up selfies posted by people on social networks. While nobody seems to know where the idea came from, it has taken the internet by storm and is thought to have raised over £1million for charity. More... DNA could 'draw' an offender's face: First step towards creating genetic mugshots set to make catching crooks easier Take the ultimate selfie: Samsung launches camera with flip display - and photos are taken with a simple WINK It works by women posting a fresh-faced picture of themselves and then nominating friends to do the same, with all people posting that the photos were to 'raise awareness of cancer'. In Dr Jones' study, he examined the misattributions people make when considering what the opposite sex find attractive in a new study be published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. His research project specifically examined the use of cosmetics and found some surprising results. Dr Jones said: 'The take home message from this study is that our ideas about what the opposite sex find attractive are often inaccurate, whether it relates to body size, weight, or even something like makeup use' +6 Kim Kardashian is pictured with a full face of make-up +6 Dr Jones said: ‘The take home message from this study is that our ideas about what the opposite sex find attractive are often inaccurate, whether it relates to body size, weight, or even something like makeup use'. Kim Kardashian is pictured with a a more natural look (left) and full face of make-up (right) Participants in the study believed that other individuals find greater amounts of makeup attractive, and he said that women in particular think a full-face or perfectly applied make-up is attractive to men. In fact, both sexes thought that other men would find greater amounts of make-up more attractive. However, he said it ‘couldn’t be further from the truth’ and when reporting their preference for make-up, men found women’s faces more attractive when they were much fresher faced. In some cases, they found women more attractive with 40 per cent less make-up. The study also claims women shared similar ideas and thought females looked better as more natural beauties. Lady Gaga looks fresh faced in the photo and a study has now found that women who wear less make-up seem more attractive to men and women +6 More makeup deters the opposite sex, according to a new study +6 Natural beauties: Participants in the study believed that other individuals find greater amounts of makeup attractive, and women in particular thought a full-face or perfectly applied make-up is attractive to men. Here, Lady Gaga is shown with a fresh face (left) and in full makeup for a show (right) AND CLOSE-UP PHOTOS CAN MAKE YOU LOOK LESS ATTRACTIVE AND TRUSTWORTHY, STUDY CLAIMS The first scientific study to examine the close-up was conducted in 2012 and researchers found they can make people less attractive, regardless of how good looking they are. According to the study from California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the distance between the subject and the camera makes a big difference in how someone is perceived. 'It turns out that faces photographed quite close-up are geometrically warped, compared to photos taken at a larger distance,' said Ronnie Bryan, who worked on the study. 'Of course, the close picture would also normally be larger, higher resolution and have different lighting - but we controlled for all of that in our study. 'What you're left with is a warping effect that is so subtle that nobody in our study actually noticed it. 'Nonetheless, it's a perceptual clue that influenced their judgments.' Researchers also found close-up photos made people look less trustworthy, according to study participants. The close-up photo subjects were also judged to look less attractive and competent. ‘The take home message from this study is that our ideas about what the opposite sex find attractive are often inaccurate, whether it relates to body size, weight, or even something like make-up use,' continued Dr Jones. ‘The misconceptions play a role in body image and self esteem issues and are sadly based on simple misunderstandings. ‘I hope everyone takes the positive response to their no makeup selfies on board, and well done for raising awareness and money for a good cause!’ The #NoMakeUpSelfie trend shows no sign of dying down. Earlier this week, Kath Abrahams, director of engagement and income generation at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said: 'We are delighted to see the success of the no make-up selfie viral campaign. 'It is great to see the British public getting behind the campaign and helping to raise awareness of breast cancer. 'Here at Breakthrough, we have seen a huge spike in the number of unique visitors to our website, smashing our record to date. We have received hundreds of donations from people. 'We would like to thank all those who have supported us, enabling our scientists to continue their life-saving research. 'Breast cancer is not yesterday’s problem; every ten minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Anything that gets the public behind this important cause is to be celebrated. It isn’t too late to get involved, so go ahead and text PINK to 70300.' After becoming aware of the flurry of selfies, Cancer Research sent out a tweet saying: 'We’re loving your #cancerawareness #nomakeupselfie pics! The campaign isn’t ours but every £ helps