Which is preferable - cream or powder blush? Don’t they create the same result?

Actually, your choice will depend upon what effect you want. Powder blush gives a more finished look - perfect for contouring cheekbones. Sweep a large brush in circles over the blush, then tap to remove excess. Go up along cheekbones, down nose, and across forehead and chin. Cream blushes create a dewy, outdoorsy flush. Use fingertips to dab it on the apples of your cheeks and blend upward along cheekbones. Also consider skin type when selecting a blush formula. If you have an oily complexion, We suggests a powder blush to absorb grease for a matte finish. But if skin is dry, opt for a more emollient cream blush to minimize flaking.

Nix yellow nails
Red, burgundy, and brown-based polishes contain dark pigments that can leave behind a yellow stain on nails, especially if you skip a protective base coat. To lighten your nasty-looking nails, pour three capfuls of hydrogen peroxide into one-third cup of water and soak your fingers for two minutes. Then dip a toothbrush into the solution and brush your talons for a super clean finish. Next, massage both cuticles and nails with a cuticle oil that contains vitamin E. Wait two minutes, then completely remove the oil with a no acetone polish remover. Prevent those unsightly stains from recurring by applying a moisture-locking base coat before you paint your pointers again.

Mending split ends
Those splits are probably caused by excessive styling, especially if you have very fine or coarse hair, and can be remedied with a little extra care. First, after shampooing, use a conditioner containing Echinacea or keratin proteins - both coat hair to seal splits. After towel drying, apply a leave-in conditioner to protect your tresses from heat styling. When wielding a blow dryer, aim the nozzle at your roots and the midlength part of your hair, avoiding your ends so you don’t burn them. Finally, lay off the flat iron - use it twice a week max - and let locks air-dry as often as possible.

Makeup tint tips
Selecting an exact skin-tone-matching makeup shade can be tricky. Foundation needs to be sampled in natural light, but most stores have fluorescent bulbs, which distort the colour of the foundation. The trick is to dab on touch of what seems to be your makeup match at the cosmetics counter, then head outside to check out your reflection in broad daylight. A device that determines which shade of makeup best suits you.

Snag these snip tips
If you already a new haircut and not to sure which style would suit you. Here’s a guideline. If you have great bone structure, you’ll be a sure stunner in short hair. Since short hairs don’t fall limp, your style will look fuller and soften finely chiseled features. If you have a narrow face, a midlength mane with layers is an ideal option. Shoulder-level hair will frame your head nicely, while the layers will add volume to counterbalance the thinness of your face.

For a round face, keep tresses long (one length or layered) to avoid the chubby-cheek look. A shorter cut will only flatter you if the back is longer than the front. The style for a square jawline is a mane that falls just above or right at your shoulders. Cropped hair just makes jawlines more pronounced. Also avoid having bangs cut straight across your forehead; the square shape will box in your face. If you neck is on the short side, keep locks long. A super short cut will only accentuate your neck’s lack of length.

Girls concede that they think they can do many inappropriate things online without their parents' knowledge. Eighty-six percent said they could chat in a chat room with parents' knowledge; 57% could read parents' e-mail; and 54% could carry on a cyber affair. While girls report rarely entering into cyber romances, they often think about cyber relationships. They usually don't discuss these feelings with parents because they sense they won't be understood. At the same time, most girls think they are "too smart" to do bad things, but feel that they deserve more trust from their parents.