Hi!!
Today, I thought I would tell you about a homemade face wash that I made about two weeks ago for the first time. It has really helped my skin. I used honey and powdered milk in the first recipe, but in the second formula, I added finely chopped oatmeal. This has been great and really decreased my acne. I have sensitive skin, and this is perfect to help keep redness and new breakouts at bay. Depending on how much of the cleanser you want to make, you'll want to use either tablespoons or teaspoons.
You'll need:
3 tablespoons/teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons/teaspoons powdered milk
1 tablespoon/teaspoon finely chopped oatmeal (optional)
1 tupperware container w/ a lid
Gather all of the ingredients and melt the honey in the microwave. Let it cool slightly and then pour it into the container. Dump all of the powdered milk into the tupperware, and then stir well. If you chose to use oatmeal, now is the time to chop it. Once it's chopped, throw it in to the container. Stir well. The cleanser is all done!
To use it, wet your face with warm water. Dip your finger into the cleanser and the amount should just coat the tip of your finger. Rub the cleanser over one section of your face (i.e. forehead), then repeat all over the rest of your face. Rinse the cleanser off well so that the honey doesn't make your face sticky.
I hope this helps your skin as much as it has helped mine.
The Barking Dove
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Lark Rise to Candleford Makeup
Hey!
Today's tutorial is going to be about Laura Timmons from Lark Rise to Candleford. She is very pretty and always looks very put together.
1. Wash your face.
2. Tone and moisturize your face.
3. Apply concealer and blend it in using a small fluffy brush.
4. Use a small amount of loose powder on your t-zone.
(The t-zone is your forehead, nose, and chin.)
5. Apply a rosy pink blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend it down towards your jaw.
6. Fill in your eyebrows lightly using an eyeshadow and a small angled brush.
7. Apply brown mascara at the base of your eyelashes, don't forget the lower lashes.
(Don't comb the mascara wand through, just wiggle it slightly at the base of your lashes.)
8. Swipe on a pink lip gloss and you're good to go!
Thanks for reading!
The Barking Dove
Photo from http://boezerooij.com/app/tvseries/index.php?action=get_image&series_id=81161&actor_id=192311&type=actor_small
Today's tutorial is going to be about Laura Timmons from Lark Rise to Candleford. She is very pretty and always looks very put together.
1. Wash your face.
2. Tone and moisturize your face.
3. Apply concealer and blend it in using a small fluffy brush.
4. Use a small amount of loose powder on your t-zone.
(The t-zone is your forehead, nose, and chin.)
5. Apply a rosy pink blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend it down towards your jaw.
6. Fill in your eyebrows lightly using an eyeshadow and a small angled brush.
7. Apply brown mascara at the base of your eyelashes, don't forget the lower lashes.
(Don't comb the mascara wand through, just wiggle it slightly at the base of your lashes.)
8. Swipe on a pink lip gloss and you're good to go!
Thanks for reading!
The Barking Dove
Photo from http://boezerooij.com/app/tvseries/index.php?action=get_image&series_id=81161&actor_id=192311&type=actor_small
Emma Makeup
Hello everyone!
This look is going to be based on the TV series, Emma. I think that it's a very pretty and super easy to achieve makeup look!
1. Wash your face.
2. Tone and Moisturize your face.
3. Apply concealer where you need it, don't use foundation! You want your skin to show through the makeup.
4. Apply a thin dusting of powder (that is a little too light for your natural skin color) all over your face.
5. Apply a pale, dusty, pink blush to your eyelids and the apples of your cheeks. Blend the blush on your cheeks up towards your temples.
6. Brush your eyebrows and use either a brow gel or a little hair spray on your finger to hold them in place.
7. Use a clear or pink lip balm.
You're all done! Thanks for reading :)
The Barking Dove
Photo from http://inlovewithengland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/emma-8.jpg
This look is going to be based on the TV series, Emma. I think that it's a very pretty and super easy to achieve makeup look!
1. Wash your face.
2. Tone and Moisturize your face.
3. Apply concealer where you need it, don't use foundation! You want your skin to show through the makeup.
4. Apply a thin dusting of powder (that is a little too light for your natural skin color) all over your face.
5. Apply a pale, dusty, pink blush to your eyelids and the apples of your cheeks. Blend the blush on your cheeks up towards your temples.
6. Brush your eyebrows and use either a brow gel or a little hair spray on your finger to hold them in place.
7. Use a clear or pink lip balm.
You're all done! Thanks for reading :)
The Barking Dove
Photo from http://inlovewithengland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/emma-8.jpg
Sense and Sensibility Makeup
Hey there!
Today I had a request to do a Sense and Sensibility inspired look. I'm going to be focusing more on Marianne Dashwood, but the same look applies to Elinor.
1. Wash your face.
(I recommend using something very gentle and not using a scrub. The reason for this is that scrubs draw a lot of blood circulation to your face. We want to be very pale for this look, so that would kind of ruin it.)
2. Use a toner and moisturize your face.
(Use a moisturizer with an SPF for a little added protection from the sun.)
3. Apply concealer under your eyes, around your nose, and anywhere that you have blemishes.
(Keep things light! Women in the early 1800s hardly ever wore makeup.)
4. Marianne's complexion is very matte, so apply a dusting of loose or pressed powder all over your face.
5. If your eyebrows aren't very dark, lightly fill them in with an eyeshadow and an angled brush.
(If you're a brunette, two shades lighter than your hair color. If you're a blonde, two shades darker that your hair color. If you're a redhead, use an auburn color.)
6. Apply a brown-gray eyeshadow all over your eyelids and slightly under your eyes using a small, fluffy brush.
(This should be very subtle. You just want to add a little definition.)
7. Use a little dusty pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, or wherever you flush naturally.
8. Apply a pink tinted lip balm.
For this look, stay away from mascara and eyeliner.
You should look like a very well put together natural beauty :)
Thanks for reading, let me know if you try it out!
The Barking Dove
1st photo from http://kayedacus.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/marianne.jpg
2nd photo from http://www.pbs.org/remotelyconnected/sense_1_1_.jpg
Today I had a request to do a Sense and Sensibility inspired look. I'm going to be focusing more on Marianne Dashwood, but the same look applies to Elinor.
1. Wash your face.
(I recommend using something very gentle and not using a scrub. The reason for this is that scrubs draw a lot of blood circulation to your face. We want to be very pale for this look, so that would kind of ruin it.)
2. Use a toner and moisturize your face.
(Use a moisturizer with an SPF for a little added protection from the sun.)
3. Apply concealer under your eyes, around your nose, and anywhere that you have blemishes.
(Keep things light! Women in the early 1800s hardly ever wore makeup.)
4. Marianne's complexion is very matte, so apply a dusting of loose or pressed powder all over your face.
5. If your eyebrows aren't very dark, lightly fill them in with an eyeshadow and an angled brush.
(If you're a brunette, two shades lighter than your hair color. If you're a blonde, two shades darker that your hair color. If you're a redhead, use an auburn color.)
6. Apply a brown-gray eyeshadow all over your eyelids and slightly under your eyes using a small, fluffy brush.
(This should be very subtle. You just want to add a little definition.)
7. Use a little dusty pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, or wherever you flush naturally.
8. Apply a pink tinted lip balm.
For this look, stay away from mascara and eyeliner.
You should look like a very well put together natural beauty :)
Thanks for reading, let me know if you try it out!
The Barking Dove
1st photo from http://kayedacus.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/marianne.jpg
2nd photo from http://www.pbs.org/remotelyconnected/sense_1_1_.jpg
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Sandra (Templeton) Bloom Makeup
Hey there!
There are no tutorials on Sandra's makeup from the movie "Big Fish". I love the movie, it's really cute and a good story. Let's get started on the tutorial!
1: Wash, moisturize, and tone your face.
2: Apply a thin layer of foundation, just where you need it! Don't go overboard!
3: Apply concealer under your eyes. Blend with your ring finger in a light, tapping motion.
4: Use a fluffy powder brush to place a translucent powder over your t-zone (i.e. forehead, nose, and chin).
5: Put a rose colored blush on the apples of your cheeks. Blend it towards your temples and down towards your jaw.
6: Lightly fill in your eyebrows. They should look like sisters, not twins.
7: Apply a light brown with a slightly orange undertone on your eyelid.
8: Apply 1-2 coats of black mascara, focusing on the top lashes.
9: Use a red or berry colored lip stain or lip stick. Apply this heavily.
That's it, you're finished!
I hope you all are having a great week :)
Image from: http://dawnsinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-20-cutest-movie-couples-11-20.html
There are no tutorials on Sandra's makeup from the movie "Big Fish". I love the movie, it's really cute and a good story. Let's get started on the tutorial!
1: Wash, moisturize, and tone your face.
2: Apply a thin layer of foundation, just where you need it! Don't go overboard!
3: Apply concealer under your eyes. Blend with your ring finger in a light, tapping motion.
4: Use a fluffy powder brush to place a translucent powder over your t-zone (i.e. forehead, nose, and chin).
5: Put a rose colored blush on the apples of your cheeks. Blend it towards your temples and down towards your jaw.
6: Lightly fill in your eyebrows. They should look like sisters, not twins.
7: Apply a light brown with a slightly orange undertone on your eyelid.
8: Apply 1-2 coats of black mascara, focusing on the top lashes.
9: Use a red or berry colored lip stain or lip stick. Apply this heavily.
That's it, you're finished!
I hope you all are having a great week :)
Image from: http://dawnsinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-20-cutest-movie-couples-11-20.html
Friday, November 18, 2011
Natural Beauty with Barely Any Makeup!
Hi there!
Today's post is going to be all about natural makeup. I can barely get myself out of bed lately, let alone put tons of makeup! So in the spirit of being tired... here's the tutorial!
Wash your face! This is really important, you need to get all of the gunk off of your skin. (I use Cetaphil's Daily Facial Cleanser)
Tone your skin by using witch hazel or a toner. This helps to get dead skin cells off without shredding your face! (I use Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Toner.)
Now use a moisturizer or organic hand lotion. This helps to calm your skin and also add some extra moisture. (I use either Eucerin Everyday Protection with SPF 30 or Burt's Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Lotion. I know this isn't meant for the face, but it's great!)
This is the time to use concealer if you need it, the key word is need. If you have dark circles (like über-dark) put a little on under your eyes and around your nostrils. This will help keep your skin looking calm all through the day! (I use Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15)
Now curl your eyelashes gently. Don't go ripping them all out.
Next if you want to, apply a tiny bit of mascara to the base of your eyelashes. You just want some definition. (I use Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Black)
That's it! You're finished and still look like yourself. This is quickly becoming my favorite look!
(All of these products were bought and I'm not being paid to mention them. Just so ya know.)
Today's post is going to be all about natural makeup. I can barely get myself out of bed lately, let alone put tons of makeup! So in the spirit of being tired... here's the tutorial!
Wash your face! This is really important, you need to get all of the gunk off of your skin. (I use Cetaphil's Daily Facial Cleanser)
Tone your skin by using witch hazel or a toner. This helps to get dead skin cells off without shredding your face! (I use Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Toner.)
Now use a moisturizer or organic hand lotion. This helps to calm your skin and also add some extra moisture. (I use either Eucerin Everyday Protection with SPF 30 or Burt's Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Lotion. I know this isn't meant for the face, but it's great!)
This is the time to use concealer if you need it, the key word is need. If you have dark circles (like über-dark) put a little on under your eyes and around your nostrils. This will help keep your skin looking calm all through the day! (I use Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15)
Now curl your eyelashes gently. Don't go ripping them all out.
Next if you want to, apply a tiny bit of mascara to the base of your eyelashes. You just want some definition. (I use Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Black)
That's it! You're finished and still look like yourself. This is quickly becoming my favorite look!
(All of these products were bought and I'm not being paid to mention them. Just so ya know.)
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Downton Abbey: Lady Mary Crawley
Today's look is going to be Lady Mary Crawley from Downton Abbey. This will be the first installment in a series of Downton Abbey looks. Lady Mary's makeup is really natural and toned down. It's all about playing up natural beauty!
Start out by washing and moisturizing your face. (Wait a couple of minutes before moving on to the next step.)
Foundation: Apply a powder foundation a couple of shades lighter than your skin tone. Use a large, fluffy powder brush to do this. The less you use, the better!
Eyeliner: Put eyeliner on through your upper lashes. Try to get the eyeliner right where the base of your eyelashes start.
Mascara: Apply mascara only to the roots of your upper and lower lashes. Use a light touch!
Eyebrows: Brush your eyebrows up and out and use either brow gel or hairspray (sprayed onto your eyebrow brush or fingers) to keep them in shape all day.
Lips: Swipe on a rosy-pink lip gloss and a balm over the top to keep things looking natural.
Skip the blush, Lady Mary likes a pale look :)
All of the awesome photos for the Downton Abbey posts will be coming from Jane Austen's World (http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/upstairs-in-downton-abbey-the-three-crawley-sisters-pbs-masterpiece-classic/).
Thanks for reading!
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