| How to Apply Lipstick Without Liner Posted: 04 Apr 2019 01:00 AM PDT If you have lost or forgotten your tried-and-true lip liner, fret not! You can still apply your lipstick without your liner. Try using your lipstick as your liner by drawing a careful line with a brush, cotton swab, or the lipstick itself. You could also use your foundation as a substitute for lip liner. You'll be able to easily create beautiful lips no matter what product you use. EditTracing a Line with a Brush or Lipstick - Select a brush to apply your lip color with, if you have one. It will be easier to apply your lip color if you have a brush. Typically, long brushes with a pointed tip work well for lip color application.[1]
- With a brush, you have a lot of control over the line you draw. You can draw cleaner, straighter lines with a brush as opposed to a lip liner.
- If you don't have a brush, you could use a cotton swab.
- Drag your brush or cotton swab across the tip of your lip color. You want to get a small, even amount of color on your brush or cotton swab. Avoid putting too much lipstick on it, as it could look messy.[2]
- If you are using liquid lipstick, dip the brush or cotton swab into the tube.
- Use the lipstick itself if you don't have a brush. The pointed end of the lipstick can work well for outlining your lips.
- If your lipstick is flat and no longer has a pointed end, you're better off using a brush or cotton swab.
- Draw your lip line in a shape that pleases you, starting with your top lip. Using your brush or your finger, apply your lipstick like you would lip liner. Start at the center, and trace the outline of your top and bottom lips. Follow your lip's natural shape or slightly exaggerate the lines.[3]
- Press lightly and use short, even strokes.
EditUsing Two Shades of Lipcolor - Use a darker shade of lipstick as your lip liner for contrast. Instead of using a lip liner pencil, you can use your lipstick as your liner. Select the another color than your lipstick, like a darker color for contrast.
- Use a light lipstick shade to highlight the rim of your mouth. This will still give your lips a barrier to apply lipstick but with a lighter contrasting shade, like pink or nude.
- Trace around your lips with the thin, pointy edge of the lipstick or brush. Follow the natural edge of your lips, and draw a line around the outside.
- Color in your lips with your lipstick. Using your brush or finger, blend in both colors as you reach the red outer line. This is a fun way to add more dimension to your lips.[4]
- You can choose a dark red lipstick to line your lips, and then use a bright pink lipstick for your lip color.
- Just be sure to blend the 2 colors well as a visible dark outline can look dated.
EditSubstituting Foundation for Your Liner - Apply your foundation as normal. Using a powder or liquid foundation, cover your face with foundation to even out your skin tone and prepare for your lipstick.
- Apply a light, even coat of foundation around the edges of your lips. Go around the top and bottom edge of your lips, blending foundation into your skin. This will act as your lip liner. You can apply your foundation to the edges of your lips with your fingers or with a lip brush.[5]
- Your lipstick needs something to stick to, and foundation—or concealer! —works well as a substitute for liner.
- Note that this technique may make your lipstick appear lighter.
- Apply your lipstick, starting with the center of your upper lip. Rub the stick over your lips to apply your lip color. Follow the natural line of your lip rather than following the line you would typically draw with a lip liner.[6]
- Be careful not to ingest your foundation. You are applying it only to the outer edge of your lips.
- Blot your lipstick, then reapply it. Put a piece of tissue between your lips and lightly press them together. Then, reapply your lipstick using the same technique as before. This will help you build up pigment without creating a thick layer that will bleed.
- Touch up your lip line with your lipstick, lip brush, or foundation. Your line may already be smooth and crisp, though if you need a touch up, use the edge of the lipstick or use a lip brush and smooth over the edge of your lips.[7]
- You can also apply another light, even coat of foundation around your mouth to correct any mistakes.
- Apply lip balm to keep your lips moist and hydrated to keep your lipcolor vibrant and your lips hydrated.
- Use a swab from an already used or "dead" lipstick or lip gloss.
EditThings You'll Need - Lip balm
- Lipstick
- Foundation or concealer
- Lip brush or cotton swab
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| How to Choose Music for Studying Posted: 03 Apr 2019 05:00 PM PDT Not only can listening to music make studying less boring, but it can also potentially help you retain the information better. However, not all music will help you concentrate when you're studying. The key is to find the right kind of music that will fade into the background and not distract you. EditFinding the Best Study Songs - Choose music without lyrics for studying. While you might usually prefer to listen to songs with lyrics, it's best to go with lyric-free songs when you're studying. Lyrics can be distracting, especially when you know them and can sing along. By listening to songs that are lyric-free, you can focus more on your studies and less on the music.[1]
- If you have a song that you really like to study to that has lyrics, try looking up the instrumental version of it.
- Listen to monotonous, relaxing music. Fast-paced songs with lots of varying tones and pitches can be distracting when you're trying to study. You want songs that fade into the background, not songs that grab your attention. Look for songs that are slow and relatively monotone — if a song makes you want to dance or hum along, it's probably too upbeat for studying. [2]
- Spa music is a great kind of relaxing music you can listen to while studying. Or, if you prefer something with a bit more substance, try smooth jazz.
- Nature sounds, like birds chirping or rain falling, can also be good to have on in the background during a study session.
- Try listening to classical music. Some studies show that listening to classical music while studying can actually help you retain the information better. Most classical music doesn't have lyrics, so there's less chance of it being a distraction. However, you should still avoid upbeat, fast-paced songs. Piano ballads and slow symphonies are good choices for studying.[3]
- "Piano Concerto No. 23" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could be a good song to study to.
- You could also try "Air on a G String" by Johann Sebastian Bach.
- Listen to low tempo electronic music if you don't like classical. Similarly to classical music, low tempo electronic music can provide nice background noise for studying. Look for electronic music that doesn't have lyrics or intense variations. You want monotonous songs that fade into the background while you're studying.[4]
- Try music from around the world if you want something new and unfamiliar. It can be easier to get distracted by songs that are familiar — whether it's the lyrics, instruments, or beat — since you can sing and dance along. One way to avoid familiar music is to listen to music from a different part of the world that you normally don't listen to. Music from other regions can include different instruments, languages, and structures that might be less distracting to you when you're studying.
- For example, you could search online for "Irish folk music," "South African music," or "Caribbean music."
- Save upbeat, motivational music for your breaks. Upbeat, fast-paced music can actually help motivate you when you're on a break. After listening to a couple of your favorite songs, you'll feel more ready to jump back into your studies. Just make sure you switch back to lyric-free, relaxing music once you start studying again.[5]
- Avoid songs that are too catchy or you might find yourself singing them in your head when you get back to studying.
EditListening to Your Study Music - Make a playlist before you start studying. Making a playlist beforehand will prevent you from getting distracted during your study session. You'll have a hard time focusing if you keep having to change songs and look for new music. Put together a playlist of your study songs on your phone or computer. Then, you just have to press play when you're ready to start studying.[6]
- If you don't own songs to make a playlist with, you can make your own playlist on Spotify without owning the songs.
- Play your music at medium to low volume. It should be playing in the background while you're studying. If the music is too loud, it will be harder to concentrate. If you find yourself having a hard time reading or writing with the music playing, it could be a sign that it's too loud.[7]
- Avoid using headphones to listen to your music if possible. While headphones are convenient if you're studying in a library, they make it easier to get distracted by the music you're listening to. With headphones in, it's harder for the music to fade into the background. If you have to use headphones, try to keep the volume down as low as possible.
- Change the song if you feel yourself getting distracted. If you're listening to a song and you notice that you're humming along, tapping your fingers, or dancing in your chair, it's a sign that you're being distracted. If you're focused enough on a song to be doing these things, you probably aren't retaining the information you're studying. Change the song to something less engaging.
- Keep track of what songs distract you. Over time, you'll learn what kind of music you study the best too.
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| How to Apply a No 7 Serum Posted: 03 Apr 2019 09:00 AM PDT No 7 serums are beauty products that aim to give the skin a more youthful, attractive appearance. If you apply your serum twice each day in the morning and evening, you may start noticing positive results as early as 2 weeks into using it.[1] EditCleansing Your Skin - Remove your makeup. If you have any makeup on, make sure to remove all of it with a makeup removing wipe or by wetting a cotton pad with makeup remover. As an alternative, you can use a cleansing oil to take your makeup off. Regardless of the products you choose to use, use a little pressure as you wipe away your makeup and make sure to wipe your entire face.[2]
- Go back over areas of your face where you've applied more makeup, such as your eyes, to ensure that you remove it completely.
- Wash your hands thoroughly. It's important that your face is clean when you apply your serum. Since you wash your face with your hands, this means that your hands need to be clean as well. Rinse your hands with some warm running water, and then create a lather with some antibacterial hand soap. Wash your hands for about 20 seconds, rinse them off, and then dry them with a clean hand towel.[3]
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Always wash your face before you apply your serum. Create a lather with a cleanser of your choice and some warm water. Then, massage your face with the cleanser to remove dirt and oil from your skin. Rinse the cleanser off completely with warm water.[4]
- Go with a cleanser for acne-prone skin if you frequently get breakouts.
- Choose a cream-based hydrating cleanser if your skin tends to be dry.
- Pat your face dry with a soft cloth or towel. Get a clean hand towel and gently press it against your skin repeatedly. Stop before your skin is completely dry, as the serum may be able to lock in some of the moisture from the water.[5]
EditApplying the Serum - Put a pea-sized drop of serum into your hand. Take the cap off of your serum and squirt a little bit of it onto your fingertips. Aim to squirt out a pea-sized amount. Because the serum is concentrated, a little bit tends to go a long way.[6]
- Dab the serum onto your forehead, cheeks, and chin. Rub your fingertips together to spread out the serum and then tap the serum onto your forehead. Then, dab the rest of the serum onto your cheeks and chin to ensure that it's applied in all of the most beneficial areas.[7]
- Massage the serum into your skin. Rub the serum into your skin all over your face and neck, but don't get too close to your eyes. Start towards the center of your face and use an outward sweeping motion as you apply. Let the serum absorb into your skin completely before you put any other products on it.[8]
EditMoisturizing Your Skin - Follow up the serum with No 7 day cream every morning. The No 7 serum contains several beneficial anti-aging properties but it doesn't have moisturizing properties. After applying your serum in the morning, stick your finger into a jar of No 7 day cream and scoop out a little bit with your finger. Massage it into your skin to ensure that your face is properly moisturized and protected from the sun.[9]
- As an alternative, use any face lotion or cream that has an SPF.
- Wait 15 minutes before you put on makeup. When applying your serum in the morning, leave your face alone for about 15 minutes or so after you've finished your moisturizer. This will allow the moisturizer to set into your skin and properly hydrate your face. After the time is up, you can start putting your makeup on.[10]
- Apply No 7 night cream every evening after applying your serum. After applying your serum at night, scoop a little bit of night cream out of your No 7 night cream jar, and gently rub it all over your face. This way, your face will stay hydrated and healthy while you sleep.[11]
- Dab some eye cream around the outside of your eyes sparingly. Don't apply your serum or moisturizer around your eyes, and instead use a cream that's specifically for eyes. Just after applying your moisturizer, get a little bit of the No 7 eye cream onto your fingertips and then dab it around the outside edges of your eyes only. This should help to minimize and/or prevent crows feet.[12]
- The skin around your eyes is delicate, so it's best to only use products in this area from time to time.
- If you'd prefer to use another brand of eye cream, feel free to use it instead.
EditThings You'll Need - Makeup remover/oil cleanser
- Water
- Antibacterial hand soap
- Hand towel
- Facial cleanser
- No 7 serum
- No 7 day cream (optional)
- No 7 night cream (optional)
- No 7 eye cream (optional)
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