Before buying a cosmetic product, most of us tend to swoop down on the counter at the store where we get to try on the testers. However, after we have tied them out, more often than not we end up feeling guilty for three reasons, two of them being that the tester didn’t match out skin tone or texture and we couldn’t apply it well. However, what we overlook is the question as to how hygienic the tester really is. Although it is obvious that we don’t feel satisfied to buy products without trying them out, we certainly would think twice or thrice before trying on eye shadows or lip lipsticks which have been used before. In fact, according to statistics, half of the testers have been discovered to be crammed with Strep and E. Coli bacteria, having been heavily contaminated due to the heavily varied use. One can even get pink eye or a virus like hepatitis. Listed below are some tips before trying testers:
• Be safe, try personal: Popular stores would be ready to prepare personal testers for their customers, especially for products such as lipsticks, going in from dipping and spraying the shade with alcohol. Alcohol Sanitizer wipes are also available these days, with which one could scrape off the top most layer of the product, the used part, and use the unused one below. Trying products with disposable or brushes is also recommended. Sharpening the top layer is also good enough as all the contamination are deposited on the surface layer.
• Don’t try anything open: Don’t try anything or everything that comes in an open pot or jar. Most people out of fascination dip their own fingers into the product and try it out on their faces, such as face lotions, lip gloss or loose powdered eye shadow. Disposable cotton bud or pads are good to go.
• The trying areas: For the cheeks products like foundation, blush or face glitter, always use the back of your palm as the testing place and now your cheeks or the jawline. Don’t try any eye makeup either, such as pencil eyeliners or kajal – use the back of your hand for that too. This area also helps you identify how soft the bristles are by just drawing fine lines on your skin. If you really want to try on eye products, sanitize the tip with clinical alcohol. Unless and until the sale staff offers you clean fresh sample testers, do not indulge in putting anything on your face. Chances of infections such as zits is very high.
• Days of the week: Try visiting cosmetic stores on weekdays because weekends are too crowded for the staff to be paying complete attention to what kind of testers they’re giving you.
Be smart and follow these tips to stay safe from infections from testers.
There has been a lot of interest in refinancing lately as mortgage rates are hovering at or near record lows. Even lowering your interest rate by 1% or more results in some serious savings for you every month. When shopping around for the best refinance home mortgage loan, you might wonder which one is the right one for you based upon your current situation. Scroll down to take a look at the different types of refinance mortgage loans available before you make your decision:
Whether you love to backpack and see the entire world, or you take one international vacation with the entire family at least once a year, you are bound to encounter many challenges and scenarios that are a part and parcel of international travel. So here are some of the best tips and advice from the experts on how to do it right so that you can concentrate on the experiences rather than the administrative side of international travel.
Effective planning: We cannot stress on this part enough. When we say planning, we do not merely mean that you need to check your passport and get the visa and tickets right. While most people will look for the best airline fares and good deals for accommodation and related things, there are very few people who understand the new country a little before getting there. Doing a little research well in advance can actually help you in avoiding some rude shocks later on. You can take to the forums and chat boards of various countries, travel websites and backpacker forums so that you can find out more about the stay, the people, the local culture and the things to do while you are on the go.
Foreign exchange: One very crucial thing that will fuel your travel and all the related activities, is money. You will have to find out the rates from the bank and also the travel operator from whom you avail the trip. Find out the cheapest foreign exchange rate so that you can convert some into cash and get a prepaid card or debit card for the remaining expenses.
Reach your destination early: If you want to avoid standing in line for hours to see the best tourist attractions or theme parks, you will need to start early. Getting up early and reaching a spot will ensure that you are at the start of the line, rather than getting stuck in winding queues for a long time. You can sleep in late over the weekend, but for your vacation in a new place, you should make the most of your 24 hours!
Do it like a local: You should talk to locals and learn some local language so that you get the best experiences in the local style. Avoid eating at tourist-like places and restaurants so that you can get the best ingredients, and most authentic preparations and prices as well. Saunter down the lanes and find places where tourists do not usually go so that you can have a more authentic feel of the cuisine, the people and various other aspects of the place.
Carry backups: From batteries to hard disks and extra memory cards for your camera and phone, ensure that you back up all your pictures and information even as you make way for those emergencies where you may lose a phone charger or hard drive. Take a back-up every other day to avoid any chaos or lost memories later!
Horse toys have been a favorite among many kids ranging between 3 and 10. From the classic rocking horse toys to the plastic figurines, children are almost always fascinated by the horses. Children get inspired by horse toys that they imagine themselves in a rodeo or a horse show, etc and focus and channel their energy in constructive ways. Two of the best horse toys referred by almost every kid are as follows:
KidKraft Derby Rocking Horse
This horse toy is a favorite for children through the past ages because of the rocking horse feature. This toy is made of classic wood and has a rocking bottom that enables a child to get on the horse toy and rock them as if they are riding a horse. Children preserve this toy until they outgrow it by getting taller than the horse toy. Even when adults see a rocking wooden horse toy that can accommodate them, they happily get on and reminiscence their childhood of rodeo role-playing. This horse toy is made of a wooden mane and looks exactly like a horse, and the wooden base has an anti-tip safety feature to ensure that children don’t fall off by tipping the horse too far. This horse toy is best suited for children above three years of age, but it can be used by younger children as well if there is adult supervision.
My Dream Horse – Paint Your Own Horse Activity Kit by Breyer
This horse toy is a favorite among children who love creativity. This toy is greatly soared by children even as they grow old because they can make this horse toys their own by customizing it to fit their dreams. This can be considered a children’s artifact that every generation in a family enjoys giving their own children and keeping them back as collectibles as they grow up. The box set contains a pair of model horse toys made of plastic and the overall kit contains brushes, paint, and directions booklet that helps children design and customize their dream horse. These customizable horse toys are best suited for those above the age of five but can be given to children as young as three years old.