How to buy quality cosmetics

Cosmetics are an important element of every woman's toilet. Makeup allows you to create any image and gives you the opportunity to further express yourself. However, in order for the makeup to be perfect, you need to choose high-quality cosmetics that will suit your skin type, hold on for a long time and not cause negative consequences in the form acne, blackheads and other rashes. How to choose the right cosmetics for the face - we will tell you in this article.

How to choose quality mascara

Manufacturers in their advertising make a bright emphasis on the end result that a woman will receive after using mascara. This approach has given rise to misconceptions among women about how to choose the right mascara. Namely, the bulk of consumers pays attention just to the final result: "the effect of false eyelashes", "striking length", "density", etc. Of course, the brush at the mascara matters, but this criterion should not be fundamental in the choice.

Before buying mascara, pay attention to its smell. In a high-quality mascara, the aroma will either be completely absent, or it will be barely perceptible and will rather give off the smell of wax. If the mascara has a pronounced smell of chemicals, and even more so with sourness or bitter, know that this will not have the best effect on the eyelashes, and sometimes it can even cause inflammation and eye disease. An unpleasant as well as a pungent odor occurs either under improper storage conditions and indicates the spoilage of the product, or a large amount of chemicals in the composition.

What else you should pay attention to is the composition. This is where you need to focus on what in the end you want to get, and not only. If you have a tendency to allergies, then choose cosmetics marked "sensitiv". This mascara has the smallest percentage of parabens and enough moisturizing ingredients that will not let the cilia dry out. The acidity indicator in such specimens is akin to that of tears, which is why it will not cause allergies even on the most sensitive individuals. To make sure that there is no allergy to mascara, you need to apply it in a small amount on the earlobe and wait half an hour. If there is no negative reaction, then everything is fine and mascara can be used without fear on the eyes. But in the presence of itching, it is better not to risk it and try another one.

If by nature your eyelashes are short, then you should take a closer look at the mascara, in  constituents  which  included components affecting hair growth. The composition of such a mascara must have vitamins, proteins and moisturizers, it is completely hormone-free and absolutely safe. Do not skimp and buy a quality product, then in just a week your eyelashes will increase in length up to 3 mm.

Mascara marked "Volume" will suit long, but sparse eyelashes. Its composition is characterized by the presence of paraffin, which envelops the hair, thereby thickening it more and more with each layer. In addition to paraffin, the components may include silicone, panthenol, vitamins and collagen.

Not the most useful option, but at the same time it is often so necessary - waterproof mascara, which is very convenient to use when going to the pool or the beach. Such mascara is always marked "water-proof" or "moisture-proof". The effect of such mascara is due to the presence in the composition of substances that form a protective film on the hairs, which tends to repel water. Just do not use waterproof mascara as often as usual, it can be very bad for the lashes.

Next, you should pay attention to the texture of the mascara. A middle ground is needed here. It should be neither very thick nor very liquid. Take  tassel  probe  and  spend  her  by hand or  palms... High-quality ink of the correct texture will lie flat. Bad - will leave behind lumps and jagged dashed lines.

And, of course, a brush. For thin and short cilia, it is better to select an appropriate thin brush with a sparse arrangement of bristles, this will contribute to lengthening. For rare eyelashes, a thick brush in the shape of a spiral is suitable, and for thick eyelashes, a thick and voluminous one.

Finally, it is worth mentioning the period of use of the mascara. After opening, do not use mascara for more than three months, as then it begins to deteriorate and may cause allergies.

How to choose a quality lipstick

The modern choice of lipsticks is simply amazing. Manufacturers produce them for every taste and color. Lipsticks are super-resistant, healing, giving volume, moisturizing, nourishing and many others. And how to choose a really high-quality thing in such a variety?

Let's start with the packaging, or rather the lipstick case. It should be free of any chips or cracks, the paint should lie flat on it. Try to twist the lipstick, a quality sample will not dangle inside, and the lipstick will sit confidently and evenly. A wobbly and loose lipstick inside can break very quickly and will soon become completely unusable. Next, consider the lipstick itself. Its texture should be even, uniform and without unnecessary blotches with stains. For liquid lipstick, the texture should be such that it does not spread. Run the probe over your hand, the liquid format of the lipstick should be  is similar  on the  gel and lie down evenly. but  which one  like shapes and textures  initially she is not  was, in any case after applying it, tightness should not appear even if the lipstick is super long lasting.

If your lipstick smells bad, stop using it altogether, even if it's still a long way from the expiration date. This suggests that the lipstick was stored incorrectly and deteriorated.

The main division of lipsticks occurs in the following groups:

• Gel lipstick - for women with sensitive skin. In its texture, it resembles a gloss, but at the same time it is in the form of a stick. In its composition, instead of oils and waxes, there is a gel, its acidity level is low, which is why it does not provoke allergies, dryness and irritation.
• Long lasting lipsticks. They contain a lot of wax and other water-repellent components. This specimen stays on the lips for a very long time, but at the same time it often begins to dry the lips. Therefore, before using it, and especially if the skin is sensitive, experts advise applying a balm to the lips.
• Moisturizers. The composition of such a lipstick is simply stuffed to the brim with moisturizing and caring ingredients. They are often based on oils. They remarkably moisturize the lips, prevent peeling, but one cannot count on durability.

Before you buy lipstick, be sure to run it over your skin. It should overlap smoothly and smoothly. After opening, do not use lipstick for more than two years.

How to choose a quality powder

When deciding on the choice of powder, remember that it can be:

• plain;
• glossy;
• composed of several shades;
• matte.

You need to choose for yourself the one that matches your skin better, but do not forget that in addition to its shade, the composition also plays an important role. The best choice will be powders with a predominance of mineral and plant components. Such specimens will not only make the tone of the face even, but also help to cope with rashes and inflammations on the skin. At the same time, it is worth knowing the main disadvantage of such cosmetics - it is stored much less than synthetic counterparts.

The smell of a good powder should either be absent altogether, or be fragrant with a barely perceptible pleasant aroma. She should lie flat, which can be tested in advance by putting it on the hand. It should not crumble, and even more so cause a feeling of tightness. After opening the powder, it cannot be used for more than two years. After this period, she begins to deteriorate and lose her qualities.

How to choose the best eyeshadow

Both liquid and dry shadows are beautiful in their own way, here you have to rely only on your taste and preferences. When choosing a dry variation, you need to be guided by absolutely the same criteria as when choosing a powder. The texture of good shadows should be moderately dense, and they themselves should not crumble. No pungent odors that indicate a large amount of fragrances and other chemicals.

But creamy eyeshadow should be light and soft in texture. To test them, apply some eye shadow on your hand and wiggle your finger for a while to make sure it doesn't roll off. After opening the package, do not use eyeshadow for more than 18 months.

How to choose the best blush

High quality blush, like powder, should not have a pungent odor, peel off and tighten the skin. Look at their texture more closely, if the manufacturer does not offer a shimmery variety, then it should be free of foreign small particles and even more so without lumps.

You need to try blush on the back of your hand. A good product will lie flat and streak-free. It is not recommended to use opened blush for more than a year and a half, as this can result in allergies, acne and other rashes.

How to choose the best foundation

Unlike the above cosmetics, it is strongly recommended to select the foundation not so much according to personal preferences as according to skin type and age. Since it is in almost constant contact with the skin, the wrong choice of foundation can lead to various problems with the dermis. Therefore, he needs to pay special attention.

How to choose a foundation by skin type:

• For combined and fatty type dermis the foundation should contain sulfur, vitamins from group B, A, zinc and other components that regulate the work of the sebaceous glands. Thus, you can achieve the effect of a matte skin, but at the same time the dermis will not dry out. In no case should such tonalities have a dense texture that creates a mask effect. Light emulsions and cream powders are the best choices. For spot correction of imperfections, tonal means in the form of a pencil are suitable.
• For dry dermis, additional moisturizing is required, especially in summer, when moisture leaves the skin faster under the rays of the scorching sun and under the influence of high temperatures. The salvation will be foundations, which contain many moisturizing ingredients, such as aloe or hyaluronic acid. The presence of oils is encouraged, which will additionally nourish the dermis and prevent flaking. BB products were created specifically for dry skin, because they act in several directions at once: they make the skin smooth, provide protection from ultraviolet rays, nourish and saturate with useful vitamins. The only drawback of BB creams is that they do not have so many shades, so choosing the right one can be problematic. However, many people use BB creams as the perfect makeup base.
• For the skin on which the first signs of wilting have already begun to appear, creams are needed that have a lifting effect, they contain antioxidants and coenzyme Q10 in the composition. Such a rich composition will not only perfectly mask wrinkles and other defects, but also moisturize and protect. A high-quality foundation promotes collagen production and makes the skin elastic, evens out the relief and even smoothes wrinkles.

Dear brands of quality cosmetics

If you want to buy quality cosmetics, then you need to choose among cosmetic brands that produce a quality product and are loved by many women. Do not think that quality is necessarily expensive, by no means. There are conscientious manufacturers in all price categories.

High-quality cosmetics, which are worth paying attention to in the first place, are produced under the brands:

• CHRISTIAN DIOR
• M.A.C
• SEPHORA
• YVES SAINT LAURENT
• LANCOME
• Maybelline
• Avon
• L'Oreal