Beauty Q&A (Beauty and Fashion Magazines)

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 Under-Eye Advice

The area around my eyes always looks dark and tired. What's up?

The likely reason that your peepers look pooped: The skin under your eyes is so thin, you can see the bluish blood vessels beneath it. "Fortunately, certain creams can be very effective in improving the thickness of skin under your eyes," says New Orleans dermatologist Mary P. Lupo. Look for formulas that contain powerful antioxidants like vitamin C, kinetin and soy, which help thicken collagen and hide the blood vessels beneath the tissue, and natural botanicals like sea algae, chamomile and cucumber, which firm the eye area and constrict the blood vessels so they're less noticeable. We like Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Defining Eye Brightener, $42.50; Almay Kinetin Firming and Brightening Eye Cream, $18; and Avon Anew Retroactive Eye Age Reversal Serum, $18 -- all of which also contain particles that reflect light to give the impression of bright eyes.

 

 

peepers - eyes

pooped- tired

 

 

 

 Lush Lashes

My lashes are so short and stubby. Is there any way to make them grow longer?

 No. Your best option: Swipe on a mascara that contains hairlike fibers, which act like mini-extensions, says celeb makeup artist Carol Shaw. She created Lorac Lotsa Lash, $19.

 

 

stubby - short and thick

 

 

 

 Winter Skin Savers

I have oily skin, but in cold weather it gets dry and flaky. Moisturizer just makes my face break out. What should I do?

Winter can do a double whammy to almost anyone's skin. Dry, frigid outdoor weather and overheated indoor environments together can cause even the oiliest skin types to become stripped of moisture, itchy, and flaky. To make matters worse, slicking on a thick, oil-based moisturizer can result in clogged pores and acne flare-ups.

Here, several tricks to set your skin straight: First, use an exfoliating facial wash once a week to slough off flakes. Try Biore Mild Cleansing Scrub, $5.99. During the rest of the week, use a gentle, fragrance-free nondrying cleanser. Try Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, $5.49. Always rinse in lukewarm water -- hot water robs the skin of much-needed moisture. Pat your skin dry -- rubbing increases skin irritation -- with a soft washcloth. Finally, spot-apply an oil-free moisturizing lotion only on dry patches to avoid breakouts. Try Neutrogena Combination Skin Moisture, $11.55.

 

 

 

double whammy- a situation when two unpleasant things happen at almost the same time:
flare up - become worse

 

 

 

 Herbal Acne Zapper

Does tea-tree oil really clear up pimples?

The oil of the Australian tea tree contains terpinen-4-ol, an antibacterial agent that kills zit-causing bacteria. It also acts as a solvent, so it can stop oily matter from clogging up sebaceous glands and forming pimples. A recent study compared 5 percent tea-tree-oil gel to 5 percent benzoyl peroxide (a common blemish fighter) in a treatment of mild to moderate acne. "It was found that both worked equally well to get rid of whiteheads and blackheads," says Jules S. Abadi, a New York City dermatologist. Plus, tea-tree oil has none of the side effects -- such as dryness -- of chemical acne antidotes. It should be noted that the tea-tree oil did take a bit longer to work than the benzoyl peroxide. "Tea-tree oil is good for all skin types -- oily, normal, and dry," says Charles Friedman, scientific director of Burt's Bees Skincare. Our favorite zit-zapper spiked with tea-tree oil: Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick, $8.

 

 

 

zapper - a device for controlling

zit - pimple

 

 

 Shiny-Hair Recipe

My hair is super dry. How can I make it look shiny?

One more reason to love guacamole: It'll make your hair ridiculously glossy. "Avocado oil is packed with vitamins and proteins to help condition the scalp and hair," says Helen Ambrosen, product creator at Lush cosmetics (Julia Roberts is a huge fan). To whip up an avocado hair mask, mash one very ripe avocado, 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, a banana and an egg (the last two are also very moisturizing) together in a blender. Blend until the mask has the texture of a cake batter, with no chunks. Apply one quarter of the mask to dry locks for 10 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual. A great premade version: Lush H'Suan Wen Hua Hair Moisturizer, $10.40.

 

 

 

glossy- smooth and shiny

guacamole - a thick mixture of avocado (= a savoury green tropical fruit), tomato, onion and spices, which is usually eaten cold

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DISCUSSION POINTS:

v Do you love reading beauty and fashion magazines? Why or why not?

v Do you have local beauty and fashion magazines?

v Which do you prefer reading, foreign (international) or local magazines?

v Do you love consulting magazines for beauty and fashion tips? Are the magazines helpful?

v What is the best tip you뭭e ever gotten?

v Do you like reading the Q&A (Question and Answer) section?

v If you have to ask a question for this section, what would you ask?

v Are you too conscious about your looks and clothes?

v How do you feel about yourself when you look at the models in the magazines? Do they sometimes make you feel ugly and fat?

v In your opinion, what is beauty?

v What about fashion?