Have you heard about caster oil? I wish I knew it a lot sooner. Originally, I got it for my menstrual  cramps. It usually comes as caster oil pack. People use it to help with joint pain, cramps and constipation as it contains ricinoleic acid. Caster oil is also anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Some people even say it helps shrink ovian cysts. 

To use it for pain, I use a wool flannel and soak it with caster oil. And then I place it on my abdomen for 20 mins. My pain does feel almost relieved immediately. And next morning, I went to bathroom 5 times. So be careful about it being laxatives.
Since I have also suffered from dry skin problems, I did some research about this oil and decided to put it on my face before using foundation. Holy moly, it works its wonder. No more flaky skin, all the makeup slide on my face smoothly, and my skin feels like a baby skin.
As its packed with vitamin E, Omega acid, and various minerals, it makes your skin supple and moisturized. People call it natural Botox. You dont need to worry about it clogs your pores and causes acne. On the contrary, it does the opposite. It helps detox and refine fine lines. I haven't been this excited about a product for a long time. This caster oil is magic. 
All in all, do test it out before using as it may causes allergy to some people. 

Have you ever wondered why certain makeup styles look good on you, but some don't?  After years of applying makeup, you have mastered the basic makeup rules, how come your look is not elevated? We all know that makeup is about accentuating our best features and minimizing the areas that we not as confident about. What does it take to create your own signature look?

When it comes to makeup, less is often more. Having a focus with your makeup can instantly elevate your look. This article will help you find out your makeup focus and how to achieve it.
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Luckily, I found this quiz from an Asian makeup forum. Based on your facial features, it helps you find out the correct makeup focus that suits you.
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Lets do the quiz first:
​1. Check out your middle third
Pick A if you have relatively long middle third, Pick B if you have short middle third
2. Check out your lips
Pick A if your lips are downward/thin, Pick B if you have voluptuous lips
3. Check out your facial bone structure
Pick A if your face shape is more angular, Pick B if your face is more round
4. Check out your visual weight
Pick A if you have high visual weight, pick B for low visual weight

Now that you have all your answers ready, lets get to the result:
1. Brows + Lips
This technique is suitable for people who are confident with their face shape. Bushy brows plus bold lip color create that modern classic look

2. Eyes + Lips
The eyeshadow color and lip color should share same undertone, creating harmony. However, this technique does require you to be confident in your whole facial features and structure. kpop singers like to use this technique to create glamorous look.

3. Brows + Eyes
If you have thin lips or square round face, this is your style. This technique help bring attention to the upper face area, emphasizing eyes and brows.

4. Blush + Lips
This one is suitable for people who have round face or long middle third. Adding blush fills up the space in the middle third section and creates youthful look. Make sure the blush and lip shade shares same undertone.

Tired of following TikTok makeup tutorial step by step, but still getting a totally different look? It is crucial to understand the reason behind each step.  Eyeshadow is not simply about stacking different shades together. Mastering the eyeshadow application skill can add more dimension to your eyes, enhance eye shapes, making your eyes more captivating.

First, lets start with different eye shapes. Understanding your eye shapes is the key to create your one of kind personalized and flattering look.

Upturned Eyes:
Forward shift method: Intensify shadow color at inner upper lid and lower outer lid. That way, it lifts inner eyes up to create balance.
For upper eyeliners, avoid flicking it upward. The lines should be thicker in the inner corner and gradually thin out.

Downturned Eyes (Drooping eyes):
Backward shift method: Intensify shadow color at outer corner. The darkest shade should be applied from the highest point of your eye to the end point. For inner corner eyeliners, tightline along the lash line can help pull it lower.
Conceal the indentation at outer corners to give it a lift effect.

Hooded Eyes
Apply shadow to a large region to reduce puffiness. Use a small brush to apply darker shade to the area just above the crease to create more depth. 
Add contour to under eye fat to helps draw attention away from upper eyelid.
Apply highlighter or light concealer to nose root and brow bone to add more dimension. 
Tightline along the inner corner of upper lash line. 

Deep Set Eyes
Apply eye primers or concealers to the lid to even out skin color. The transition color should only be a little bit darker than your natural skin color, and should be applied and blended within crease. Add some shimmers to your upper eye lids to bring your eyes forward. 
Eyeliner should be subtle and tight along lash lines.

Monolid Eyes
Start from the inner corner and blend towards the middle of upper lid. Repeat the same on the outer corner. For eyeliners, start from outer rim of iris and extend a slanted line towards outer edge. Connect the line to the inner corner to form a wing.
To create more depth, use a dark brown shadow to blend it out along the wing line. Fill in soft eye liner from inner corner to the outer rim of iris. Trace the line to the outer corner, following the triangle shaped eyeshadow.

In a mood for some messy beach waves today? But who has time to spend 50 minutes sectioning, clipping and curling hairs. If you haven't tried this ponytail trick, you need to do it now.
Step 1. For hair that is not long enough to fit in ponytail, use flat iron to curl it as usual.
Step 2. Gather your hair into a high ponytail.
Step 3. Split it into 6-8 sections (It really depends on your hair thickness)
Step 4. Use a curler or flat iron to curl each section. Wrapping around the barrel, hold for a few seconds and then release.
Step 5. After curling, you can let your hair out and tousle it with your fingers.

The face can be divided into three parts:

• Hairline to brows.
• Brow line to the tip of the nose.
• Tips of the nose to the chin.

According to the scientists, the balance of the facial ratios and proportions can increase one's perceived attractiveness.
Shorter middle third ratio makes people look younger, while longer middle third ratio makes people look more mature.

If you have longer middle third and want to look younger:

• Emphasizing lower lashes so it helps shift eye level lower
• Avoid applying nose contour in 2 parallel lines all the way towards to nose tips
• Start contouring from the nose root, mimic natural shadow of the nose tip
• For nose highlight, do not apply at the entire nose
• Smudge out the lip product a little at your upper lip

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We live in a physical world, and it has its physical limitations.

Slow down the flow of your life. 
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Start daydreaming.

Behind every successful woman is Herself.
You are strong, compassionate, hardworking, dedicated and much more than words could ever describe! Happy Women’s Day 2022.
May you dream bigger, fly higher and reach new heights with every passing day. Happy Women’s Day 2022.

Mucho Loves from Ann :)