Beauty Tips from a Korean Makeup Artist!

Anyway, I couldn’t find out more Korean beauty tips but I’ve just come across some interesting ones from Laneige’s International Trainer, Jin Lee at K-popped.com. Many have envied the flawless and translucent skin of Korean women, here are a couple of the beauty tips she shared.


So these aren't beauty tips from just any Korean woman, it's from a skin care and make-up expert. She reveals how women in Korea take care of their skin. One excellent tip i learned was how to interpret the sun protection information on skin care and makeup labels.

Let's get on to find out what she divulged shall we?

Your God given hands is a magical massage tool.

The palms of your hands will cover your eyes perfectly. When your eyes are tired or stressed, just press the palms of your hands to your eye sockets, applying gentle pressure. That itself is a great massage for your eye area. Go ahead, try it!

Use outward & upwards strokes when washing your face.

When washing your face, do not use vertical up-down strokes which will loosen your facial muscles and promote skin sag. Use outward and upward strokes instead. According to Jin Lee, this small change will make a huge difference.

Korean women are really serious about skin care. Good glowing skin does not come by being lazy.

Prevent premature aging

You start aging at 18! It’s never too early to use anti-aging products and taking extra precautions under the sun – which is the number one cause for premature aging, is vital. Never go out under the hot sun without protection. Nowadays, sun protection is included in makeup try Forever Living Cream to Founder Foundation.

Sun Protection explained

UV A and UV B

There are two types of UV rays which we need to protect ourselves from. UV B has a shorter wave length and causes burning (generates melanin which causes you to get darker & freckles to pop up).

UV A has a longer wave length and penetrates deep within the skin’s collagen and elastin layer and causes aging and fine lines.

When selecting products, here’s how to interpret the sun protection information:

SPF – sun protection factor against UV B

SPF 22 means you get to spend 22 times longer under the sun (than which you would without protection from UV B) before you start burning. Example: If you have fair skin and it takes you 20 minutes in the hot sun to get a sun burn. With SPF 22, you get to spend 440 minutes (22 x 20) in the sun before you start burning. Forever Living Products Sunscreen has SPF 30 so you stay longer under the sun with sure sun protection.

PA - protects against UV A

PA+ minimum UV A protection

PA++ average UV A protection

PA+++ very high UV A protection

Use whitening products & lots of it!

I used to think that whitening products are for those with fair skin who want to become even fairer! Like Snow White. Women in Korea use whitening products to combat skin pigmentation problems due to hormone imbalance especially during pregnancy. Pigmentation is prone to appear below the eyes, on the upper cheeks. To avoid developing huge freckle like marks on your face during pregnancy, use lots of whitening products.

Detailed Makeup Steps

Korean women apply 17 – 18 products every morning before stepping out of the house! Wow that is something for women who have a lot of time in their hands or you had to wake up as early as 5am to be on time for work. Are you a Korean woman? Do you do this? Anyway, here is the make-up routine of a typical Korean woman who wants to portray having a flawless complexion. There are eleven steps!

1.Preparation: Primer + make-up base (corrects your skin tone)
2.Foundation
3.Conceal imperfection (concealer)
4.Setting: Set and fix foundation with powder or pact (The pact is now the Korean woman’s favourite touch-up item)
5.Highlighting: Enhance vitality with make-up Brightener
6.Eye brow
7.Eye shadow

8.Eyeliner

9.Mascara

10.Lip

11.Blusher

Okay, there you have it!

Eat Some Good Fats.

Essential fatty acids are simply fats your body cannot live without. They are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Essential fats are thought to keep your heart healthy, fight inflammation, and possibly prevent cancer. They are also particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as eczema and acne, and also for people with dry skin. People with essential fat deficiency sometimes notice bumps on the backs of their arms. Here are my suggestions on getting more essential fats:


•Flaxseed and walnut oil - Use flaxseed oil or walnut oil with balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing. Be sure to keep these oils refrigerated. They should not be heated or used for cooking.

•Cold water fish - Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea.

•Supplements - Consider fish oil supplements one excellent fish oil supplements I can recommend is Forever Arctic Sea Fish Oil. Forever Living Products has formulated a superior nutritional supplement to take advantage of the latest research into this important area of nutrition. By combining Omega-3 with Omega-9 fatty acids, it provides a safe, balanced, mercury free supplement that can favorably support healthy blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Forever Arctic-Sea is a breakthrough in terms of a balance supplement, using both vegetable and mercury-free pharmaceutical-grade fish oils to derive the benefit of each.

Rev Up Your Digestion

In alternative medicine, good skin is a reflection of a good digestive system. People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis often suffer from constipation, imbalanced "good" vs. "bad" bacteria, leaky gut, and other digestive conditions. The two most common sluggish digestion culprits are:

Culprit #1: Not Enough Water.

Water bathes cells and eliminates waste products, preventing constipation.

Culprit #2: Not Enough Fiber

Most people lack fiber in their diets - the average person eats only 12 g of fiber a day. In 2002, the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board established recommended fiber intakes. For men aged 19-50 years, 38 g fiber is recommended, and for men over 50, 31 g fiber is recommended. For women aged 19 to 50 years, 25 g fiber is recommended, and for women over 50, 21 g fiber is recommended.

Some suggestions:

1. Add Whole Grains - Choose whole grain products over refined. Have brown rice instead of white or make your own 50:50 combinations.

2. An Apple a Day - Have an apple, skin on, as a snack.

3. Eat Cauliflower

4. High-fiber snacks - Snack on nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, such as dates, figs, and prunes.

5. Try a "Prune Power" Smoothie - Prunes are a great source of fiber. Start your day with this tasty Prune Power smoothie.

6. Eat Beans and Legumes - Open a can of your favorite beans or legumes. Rinse them well and add them to your meal.

7. Ground Flaxseeds - For any easy fiber boost, sprinkle ground flaxseeds (available at health food stores) on rice, salads, oatmeal, or any other meal. Store flaxseeds in the fridge.

8. Another alternative is to drink Aloe Vera Gel which are rich fibers complete with vitamin and minerals plus, enzymes and 200 compounds which are beneficial in maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Hair today gone tomorrow!

With Natural 100% Aloe Vera Based

Forever Aloe Jojoba Hair shampoo not only curb excessive hair loss by reducing seborrhea but they can also renew the follicular cycle, helping the scalp return to a physiological balance. Aloe Jojoba hair shampoo activates fresh growth and stimulate the growth of existing hair.

Forever Living formulates hair shampoo that contains 100% Aloe Vera in it, that makes it apt to be used by anyone & everyone. The shampoo removes the problems of unmanageable, dull and split hair and makes them truly manageable and bouncy. Aloe vera extract penetrates into your hair and moisturizes it. Jojoba oil helps to revitalizes damage hair, conditioners and make it beautiful.

Directions for use: Apply on wet hair and distribute evenly. Massage gently into a lather and scalp. Leave for 2-3 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water thoroughly. Repeat if required. It is best to use with our Forever Aloe Conditioning Rinse.

Get rid of your dead skin cells the natural way...

Get rid of dead skin cells by exfoliating your skin. The result will be healthier looking skin.


1. Brush skin before getting into shower.

2. To start your body exfoliating process get in the shower and wet your body.

3. Apply Aloe Bath Gelee exfoliating scrub to loofah, sponge, body brush or bare hands.

4. Scrub all over with gentle circular motions. Be careful if you are too harsh skin might become irritated.

5. Once you are finished scrubbing rinsed off or finish bathing as usual.

6. Damp dry and apply a skin moisturizing lotion or some type of body oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aloe Bath Gelee 8.5fl. oz Dhs 61.00

This gentle, moisturizing bath and shower gel, rich in pure aloe vera gel, will sooth away your cares. Used with our loofah mitt, it helps remove dead skin cells, revealing smooth, clean ckin.

10 Minutes to look good and feel great...

You’re running late – you’ve overslept or perhaps have been sidetracked with an unexpected chore. On days like these, when you want to look and feel ‘presentable’ yet don’t have much time, see how just a few of Forever’s products can you help you still feel beautiful!


No matter how late you are, you should always take the time to clean and tone with Exfoliating Cleanse (#043) and Rehydrating Toner (#042). If you still have remnants to makeup from the previous day, then cleanse around the eye area with Sonya Aloe Eye Makeup Remover (#186). Next gently massage in some Firming Foundation Lotion (#044). Now that your skin has been “prepped,” it will look and feel both fresh & clean. Click here to see for detailed products information.

The Sonya Colour Concealer Wheel (#184) is ideal and quickly concealing imperfections and making your skin look and feel near perfect. Add a little concealer that matches your skin tone (light or medium beige) to the area near the inside corners of the eyes. If you have any puffiness, avoid that area and just pat the concealer into any dark circles under the eyes, using a little of the yellow mixed with either light or medium beige. Dab a bit around the corners of the mouth ( light or medium beige) and the sides of the nostrils, which can tend to be a little red (yellow or green neutralizes redness). And don’t forget to conceal any blemishes!

For your eyes, cheeks and lips, choose any one of the versatile Sonya Palettes as your complete beauty kit. Each Palette includes almost everything you need to enhance your look: translucent powder, blush, eye shadows, lipsticks, eye pencil, lip pencil and mascara or brow fix. And for just a spot of colour and shine, don’t forget to apply your favorite Sonya Lip Gloss for a fresh, updated, summery look.

Now that your makeup is complete, you can turn your focus to your hair. If you have long hair, apply a drop of Forever Aloe Styling Gel (#194) and brush your hair back and gather it with a pretty clip or barrette. Easily style short hair with the Gel as well. Now, take a look in the mirror and you’ll see that you’ve done it. With just these few great products, you are out of the door with confidence and a smile – and perhaps even time to spare!

For Free Lesson on Basic Make-Up Application call 0506781364 (Dubai)