Spring Summer Fashion Trends 2016

Whether it’s shaving, waxing, tweezing, or another method, hair removal is one of those not-so-fancy parts of our beauty regimen. Some statistics even estimate that the average girl spends 72 days and over $10,000 in her lifetime buying hair removal products! With those numbers in mind, who wouldn’t want to invest a little to make the whole process a bit more luxurious? We’re talking companies and products that are really stepping up their shaving game.

Going for the Gold - What says next level more than gold? Oui Shave makes a 14k gold plated razor to not only keep your skin smooth but your bathroom vanity looking fresh. But it’s not all about the look, the single blade helps prevent ingrown hairs, which are sometimes caused by the second and third blades in disposable razors that push hair below the skin. Their full kit also comes with a floral Neroli Jasmine shave oil that hydrates after shaving.

Get it Delivered - Dollar Shave Club brings hair removal right to mailbox so you can skip browsing the shaving aisles at the drug store. You choose from three different razors and have the blades shipped to your door once a month. You might be thinking, isn’t this for men? But the cool part is they don’t differentiate between razors for men or women — one product fits all. They’ve also got a great selection of balms and bath products. If convenience is how you want to improve your shaving game, this is it.

Luxe Shaving Cream - Ok, say you want to stick with your current shaving method, but want a little something to take it to the next level. This Coconut Milk Shave Cream from Whish has loads of organic oils and herbs to moisturize skin before you take a blade to it. Plus, it has chapparel extract, which is a natural way to inhibit hair growth. Enjoy Up To 10% OFF On Select Items With eBay Coupon Extras. Save on health, beauty, toys and more!!!

Post Shave - Why not steal from the boys and try an aftershave balm? It’s an astringent that helps prevent infections from the minor cuts and scrapes a razor might give you. This Blenheim Bouquet one from Penhaligon’s might be a splurge, but it features a mix of citrus oils and spices, giving off a woodsy floral scent. Plus, the packaging is oh-so-pretty with a glass bottle and little ribbon bow. Remember to use SPF lotion after shaving too – your skin is extra sensitive after hair removal, and will is more susceptible to sunburns!

Halt Ingrown Hair - I think it’s fair to say the worst part about shaving is ingrown hairs! These little bumps and blemishes are sometimes unavoidable and can be painful. Luckily, Malin & Goetz’s plant-based Ingrown Hair Cream combines chamomile, salicylic acid, and vitamin B5 to soothe, exfoliate, and repair skin all at once. Dab some on after shaving and kiss that irritation goodbye.

Peach. Olive. Caramel. No, I’m not talking about food here — these are all words you might use to describe skin tones. And while these words do help in choosing the most flattering foundation or eye shadow, there’s another important factor that we have to consider: undertone.

What’s the difference? Skin tones can change: think of the color difference after you get a tan. Undertone doesn’t change. It’s the base color that lies beneath the skin – kind of like a shadow below your skin color. And while your skin tone can be ivory or golden or mocha, your undertone can only either be cool, warm, or neutral. Once you’ve determined your undertone (click here to find out how), only then can you find the best makeup shades to suit your skin. Here are some of my faves for each type of undertone.

Moisturizer and foundation – Sometimes beauty brands do all the work for you, like Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer, which is a smooth moisturizer with swatches that tell you what’s best suited to each skin tone. If your product’s color swatches are a little more elusive, keep your eye out for certain key words. If you’ve got cool undertones, look for makeup with shades like porcelain, sable, and cocoa. Warm undertones will have names like beige, golden, tan, caramel and chestnut. Think you’ve got a neutral undertone? Stick to ivory, buff, nude, or praline. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation has a wide range of shades for every undertone.

Lip color – With lipstick, undertones can actually alter the appearance of the lip color — kind of like an optical illusion. Say you want a classic red lipstick – if you have cool undertones, that red might look too warm on you; if you’re warm-toned, the red will look too dull. To avoid lip color clashing with your cool tone, go a half step cooler — a little more pink. Warm toned? Go a half step warmer, like a red with a little bit of orange. If you’re neutral, you’re in luck — your undertone won’t affect the appearance of lipstick, and what you see is what you get. MAC Lipsticks have the slightest tweaks in shade offerings, which means dozens of opportunities to find the perfect one for your tone.

Eye color – When it comes to eye makeup, it gets a little tricky: you also have eye color to think about! You can go the complimentary color route, choosing an opposite shade from your eye color so your eyes really pop. If you want to consider undertone too though, the tip to remember is: stick with colors that match your undertone. So if you have blue eyes, but a warm undertone, you technically could pull off a warmer, pinkish-red eye color — it’ll pop with your baby blues, and compliment your skin. Make Up Forever Star Powder has some great pinks and fuchsias to try. Got brown eyes but a cool undertone? Stick to your taupes, greys, and icy blues. Smashbox’s Photo Op Eyeshadow has a great selection of these more neutral colors. Enjoy Up To 10% OFF On Select Items With eBay Coupon Extras. Save on health, beauty, toys and more!!! Click here