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Gradient Eyeliner : Step By Step Tutorial with Photos

by Adi

Hi girlies!
Well what do you know, I am here with my first ever tutorial for you girls! If you’re an eye makeup gal, this tutorial is definitely for you 🙂 In this post, I will be trying to teach you how to jazz up your eyeliner by creating a gradient effect! I am a bit bored of colored eyeliners and I have so many that I always look for new ways to use them.

This is a great way to put all your coloured eyeliners to good use and it is quite simple. So let’s get into the tutorial 🙂

You will need:

Any two coloured pencil eyeliners of different colours
A blending brush or any brush or smudger to blend in the eyeliners

For the purpose of this tutorial I will be using the Avon Glimmersticks Diamonds eyeliners in Twilight Sparkle and Emerald Glow. These are great picks for this tutorial because though they are smudge proof, they take a minute to ‘set’ so I can work with them. You girls can also use smudge-proof eyeliners but be sure to pick those which take a minute or two to set so that you can smudge them before that because as you will see, smudging the eyeliners is crucial for this tutorial.

To blend in the two colors I will be using an ordinary blending brush from some random brush set my mom picked up 😛

Step 1: Take one eyeliner pencil and draw a smooth, even line across your eyelid about two thirds of the way.

Step 2: Using a blending brush, soften the inner end of the line – smudge it to make it less opaque. The idea is to avoid harsh lines. The colors should look like they disappear into one another.

Step 3: Starting from the opposite corner, using the other eyeliner pencil, draw a line till it meets the first line, make the two lines overlap to create a gradient effect.

Step 4: Touch up the two lines wherever required, and that’s it! You’re good to go 🙂

Here are a few useful tips for this tutorial:

1. Blending is the key. Harsh lines or noticeable lines where one colour ends and the other begins, will totally ruin this look so you must blend well! For this tutorial I didn’t have to blend too much because the colours were close, you will need more work if the colours are contrasting.

2. For subtle looks choose colours close together like deep blue and deep green that I chose for this post. For bold looks go for absolutely contrasting colours like blue and orange!

3. It is okay if you don’t have a blending brush. You don’t necessarily have to use a brush. If you are more comfortable using a Q-tip to smudge the colours, by all means go ahead with that.

I really hope you girls liked this post 🙂 stay beautiful and stay trendy 😀

Etude House Mini Jam Jam Hand Lotion Citrus Review

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by Sushmita

Hello Everyone!

We have our own preference in personal fragrances. I like fruity kind of smell than anything else. And today I am going to review one of my another favorite hand cream which has the same fruity smell in it. Few months back I was not into so much of skin care or make up but after entering into blogging world I secretly started admiring it. And today I love this world. 🙂 The day when I came to know about this Etude House Mini Jam Jam Hand Lotion, I wanted to try it out. Do read below to know how I feel about it.

Product Description:

Citrus Scented Hand lotion formulated with natural fruit extracts to moisturize skin.

Directions:

Apply to hands by rubbing and massaging into skin.

Volume:

35ml (1.18 fl.oz.)

Retail Price:

Not mentioned in the tube but it is available for $5.99 each or you may get at discounted price also from few Korean sites.

My Take on Etude House Mini Jam Jam Hand Lotion Citrus:

Alike other Jam Jam lotion this hand lotion has same kind of tube packaging which is very handy and cute looking. I am basically attracted by its cute looking adorable kind of packaging and smell. The smell of this hand lotion is not exactly citrusy as it claims but it has a fresh and refreshing mellow and subtle mixed orange/fruit smell (very difficult to say.. urrgghh 😛 ) which is not at all annoying rather sweet smelling.

When I asked one of my friend-fum-fister Nikitha Di she happy sent me 2 of this hand lotion one in strawberry and other is citrus ( reviewing today) It is more moisturizing then Etude House Mini Jam Jam Hand Lotion in Strawberry variant which I reviewed on MABH before. But I love the smell of strawberry one more than this: P

As far I know they are available in 5 different types: Citrus, Walnut, Strawberry, Milk and Hand Cream gel.

Why I like this Hand Cream?:

I liked its fresh kind of smell which is very soothing.
The texture of the lotion is very light which gets absorbed in 2 minutes.
The smell again which last for almost 1 hour and then fades away.
Does not feel sticky
This is more moisturizing than strawberry one which I like.
The packaging is sleek and handy, easily to carry.
So small to adjust in your purse easily.

Why I don’t like this Hand Cream?:

The price is the main con which is higher for 35 ml of product.
May not protect hands in winters.
Don’t work on cuticles
Do not help in removing tan.
Availability is main factor.

MABH Rating: 4/5

Final Verdict:

I like its soothing kind of smell and moisturizing formula in summer but I don’t think it will help me in winters. Its very cute and I love to have them but seeing the availability, price and quantity I have to think before I wish for this. 😛

Avon Naturals Antibacterial Peach Hand Gel Review

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by Arshita

Hello dear friends!
Enjoying rainy days? I am enjoying a lot. Anyways, how many of you think hand sanitizers are important stuff? I do! I do not step out without my hand sanitizer. And today I am going to review Avon Naturals Antibacterial Hand Gel.

Product Description:

Kills 99.99% of bacteria in 15 seconds! Keeps skin clean and moisturized. Kills germs without water! Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 149 for 50 ml.

Key Ingredients:

Shelf Life:

3 years.

My Take on Avon Naturals Antibacterial Hand Gel:

This hand gel comes in a cute tiny bottle with a flip cap at the bottom. The smell is heavenly. The gel is a semi thick transparent gel.

Honestly, for the last two years, I have become some kind of germ-freak; especially while travelling. Those unhealthy airport washrooms, and cars, I do not feel safe anywhere. That is why I keep always my hand sanitizer handy; even if I am not eating, I keep using it (such a freak!). Anyways, I have used Himalaya and Life boy Hand Sanitizers before and now let’s see how my experience with Avon Hand Gel is.

I got this in peach variation; and that is why the smell is out of the world. The other hand sanitizers smell almost like alcohol or have very strong smell. But, this one smells beautiful. Only a drop covers both the palms and also back of the palms. The other good part is it does keep my hands soft and moisture. I have no idea how much germs it can kill (I am no scientist!) but I like believe that this works fine. Looking at the ingredients list, I can understand that this is not only a hand sanitizer; it is also to keep hands soft.

The only disappointing point I have found is that, the bottom flip cap may cause wastage of the product. When, I open it in a hurry, more than required gel falls out because of its upside down position.

Overall, I loved this hand gel. I was so tired of using strong smelling hand sanitizers; Avon Hand Gel is perfect for those who cannot bear strong smell.