Look gorgeous with these beauty quick fixes

Body image is something most people battle with. While some choose to go under the knife to get that perfect nose or pouty lips, it might not always be something you need to opt for. Apart from being expensive, painful and not to mention time consuming, going under the knife comes with its own set of complications. Recently a team of experts at Hairtrade has come up with seven non-surgical fixes for some of the most common body complaints. So to help you get that perfect look, Here is a step by step guide for quick, easy and cheap ways to achieve the look you want:

Fuller lips: Some women are lucky enough to have full lips but for the rest of them, instead of pumping them with collagen or botox, try a few make-up tricks. Before applying any make-up, brush across your lips with a toothbrush. It may sound odd, but in fact it increases the blood flow to your lips, making them appear plumper. To create a fuller look, use a lip pencil to outline your lips – this will help define your lips – and then fill them with your favourite lipstick.

Slimmer nose: Have you ever wished you had a slimmer, straighter nose? Instead of heading to see the nearest plastic surgeon, try contouring.

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By mixing a darker foundation with your natural colour you can create a slimmer shape. Apply a matt finish and then highlight other areas of your face like your cheeks or eyes and you will draw attention away from your nose. There are plenty of free guides to help you achieve the sort of look you’re after.

Flatter tummy: So liposuction or a tummy tuck may seem an easy way to shed the excess pounds – but no pain, no gain, so cut out all the treats and head down to the gym instead. But if you want to flaunt a flat tummy instantly, there is a cheat’s way to give you a helping hand – control undies. We’ve all worn them at some point and they are a must to give you a smooth, streamlined shape.

Longer, thicker hair: Your hair only grows around a centimetre a month, so if you’re trying to grow out a style or just want longer locks, it’s all about being patient. Unless, of course, you decide to try a wig or hair extensions. Good quality hair extensions or a well fitting wig can take you from a cropped style to luscious long locks in minutes. If you suffer from thinning hair, it’s certainly worth trying some of the hair growth shampoos, conditioners and leave in treatments which are available. These help stimulate and quicken hair growth.

Losing dark circles under your eyes: Dark circles and bags under your eyes are all part of aging – but it doesn’t mean we have to like or live with them. Getting enough sleep is a must, and cut down on the caffeine and booze. These can cause mild dehydration making the dark circles more obvious. Also try using a concealer a shade lighter than your norm.

Smoother skin: Skin peels are popular among women who want to remove fine lines, prevent aging and achieve clearer skin. But you can get similar results simply by making some dietary changes. Ditch the sugary treats and white carbs and replace them with wholegrain carbs like brown rice.

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Blush for tanned skin

I’M an Indian girl with tanned skin. I love using blushers but after applying, it disappears within an hour. Is there a way to make it last longer? Which blush colour or tone is suitable for my skin colour? I also have oily eyelids.

My whole face tends to be pretty oily generally, but my eyelids are the worst! I sometimes feel I can’t wear any eyeshadow or eyeliner because they will just slide right off or smudge. It gets into my eyes and causes a stinging sensation, because the oil (I think) gets into them. Is there any solution for this problem? – Suzana

It important to choose the right blusher colours for your skin. Each person should have at least two shades to pick from, a peach and a pink, says Joyce Lee, chief make-up artist for Estee Lauder. This way you have a colour to choose from regardless of the look you are going for.

For tanned skin, choose colours from mauve to plum, or rose to deep oranges. Choosing a shade that’s too light will make your skin appear washed out and pale.

And then, you need to get a blusher that will last through the day. Powder is typically the best for oily and combo skin. Cream is great for dry skin. Liquid and gel are great for oily skin. For better results, combine cream and powder together.

To apply a long wearing blush, use a liquid gel blusher and dap onto cheeks with your fingers with Estee Lauder Pure Color Cheek Rush. Apply powder blush, Pure Color Blush, on top of the liquid gel blusher. If you’ve gone a bit heavy on the powder blush, brushing Lucidity Translucent Loose Powder lightly over it will calm it down.

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For those with extremely oily eyelids, these steps will help reduce smudging.

At Estee Lauder, we have a technique called “Simple Smudge”. Prep your eyelids by using Estee Lauder’s Double Wear concealer on your eyelids. Next, use a setting powder which will help your eyeshadow to last.

Apply Estee Lauder Double Wear eyeliner that lasts up to eight hours. Smudge the liner using the smudger, and then apply your eyeshadow. Avoid using cream eyeshadows. Use the Double Wear Gel Eyeliner on top of the pencil liner. And then, set your eyeliner by applying a powder eyeshadow in a similar colour on top of your eyeliner.

Don’t worry about having oily eyelids. Think about it, when the skin stops producing oil, it becomes dry and dehydrated, and that’s when wrinkles start to creep in!

I’M 54 and have dark patches around my cheeks. Also, how do I get rid of eyebags? I noticed that my laugh lines are getting longer and deeper. I have tried some products but so far they haven’t yielded any results. – Deel

According to La Prairie trainer Rebecca Ong, dark patches, skin pigmentation, sun and age spots are due to increased pigment at the bottom layer of the skin.

Skin pigmentation may be induced by hormones, such as birth-control pills and estrogen therapies, or triggered by UV light. Other causes could be skin inflammation, acne marks and certain types of medication. which can make the skin become sun sensitive.

Whilst dark patches are worrying, firming and conditioning the skin are also important. Cleanse twice a day with a hydrating face wash, exfoliate three times a week and use sunscreen with SPF protection daily. Use La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Système collection which will treat the dark patches, and enhance skin firming and promote skin hydration.

La Prairie White Caviar collection uses advance formulas for treating pigmentation without bleaching agents or harsh ingredients that irritate the skin. Using the system together helps control discoloration before, during and after pigmentation sets in, as the formula works to reduce tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production. This results in less clustering of melanin, a more even skin texture and lightened dark patches.

The White Caviar collection contains high caviar extract, antioxidants and anti-wrinkle peptides that can help reduce the depth of laugh lines. Start with White Caviar Illuminating Clarifying Lotion day and night. This pre-treatment lotion helps to condition, clarify, gently exfoliate and prepare the skin for the brightening process. Golden caviar and edelweiss extracts help to lift, firm and refresh the skin.

Follow up with White Caviar Spot Treatment two times a day, applied only on the dark patches. This formula contains the highest level of brighteners developed to focus on stubborn spots and prevents new spots from forming.

Lastly, use White Caviar Illuminating Serum and White Caviar Illuminating Cream day and night. The formula has licorice extract, vitamin C and high antioxidants that will help interrupt melanin production, lift and firm with nutritious golden caviar extract and anti-wrinkle peptides. Apply La Prairie Sun Protection Emulsion Face SPF 30 during the day for protection and prevent moisture loss.

Eyebags are common sign of ageing as the skin membrane tends to break down. It could also be fluid retention under the eyes. Use White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum and Eye Cream after cleansing. The brightening and other anti-ageing effects will be seen on the deeper and outer layer of the skin on the eye areas. Enhanced blood circulation will give you firmer and smoother skin texture around the eyes.