Thursday, August 09, 2012

Makeup-Simple..How To Apply Step-by-step makeup for Beginners!





Smitha Deepak's beginner tutorials are known for focusing on simple, achievable looks using foundational techniques. A typical step-by-step video would likely cover the following sequence:


💄 Beginner Makeup Tutorial by Smitha Deepak: Video Description

This tutorial is designed for complete beginners, emphasizing an easy, everyday look using minimal products and simple blending techniques.

Step 1: Skin Preparation (Prep)

The video usually starts with skin care as the foundation:

  • Moisture & Prime: She advises applying a light moisturizer, followed by a primer (focusing on the T-zone or any area with large pores) to ensure makeup lasts longer and applies smoothly.

  • Color Correction (Optional): If needed, she might show how to use a peach or orange corrector under the eyes or around the mouth to neutralize dark circles or pigmentation before foundation.

Step 2: Base Application (Foundation & Concealer)

The focus here is on achieving a natural, flawless skin look:

  • Foundation: Applying a small amount of lightweight foundation using a damp beauty blender or a flat brush, blending it outwards from the center of the face for an even, non-cakey finish.

  • Concealer: Applying concealer only to areas that need extra coverage (like under the eyes in an inverted triangle shape) and using a tapping motion to blend it seamlessly.

  • Setting: Lightly dusting a setting powder over the T-zone and under-eye area using a fluffy brush to prevent creasing.


Step 3: Defining Features (Eyes & Brows)

The eye and brow look is kept simple for beginners:

  • Brows: Quick tips on filling in eyebrows using a brow pencil or powder—focusing on following the natural shape and using light, feathery strokes for a soft look.

  • Eyeshadow: Usually, a neutral, single eyeshadow shade (like a soft brown or nude) is applied across the entire lid and blended into the crease to add depth without complexity.

  • Liner & Mascara: Applying a simple thin line of eyeliner (liquid or pencil) close to the lash line, followed by generous coats of mascara to open up the eyes.


Step 4: Adding Color and Dimension (Blush & Contour)

This step adds life and dimension back into the face:

  • Contour/Bronzer (Gentle): Lightly sweeping a bronzer or a cool-toned contour powder under the cheekbones, along the temples, and under the jawline to add warmth and definition.

  • Blush: Applying a soft blush (cream or powder) to the apples of the cheeks and blending it upwards towards the temples for a youthful glow.

  • Highlighter (Subtle): A small amount of highlighter is often applied to the high points of the face (tops of cheekbones, tip of the nose, and inner corner of the eyes).


Step 5: Finishing Touch (Lips)

  • Lips: The look is completed with a simple application of a nude or everyday lip shade, often starting with a lip liner for definition, followed by a coordinating lipstick or gloss.

The video concludes with a close-up of the final, polished yet simple look, offering encouragement to beginners to practice these techniques.


(This video is posted by channel – Smitha Deepak on YouTube, and Raree India has no direct claims to this video. This video is added to this post for knowledge purposes only.)


Party makeup at home | Easy steps for makeup | Shilpa Khatwani



This video by Shilpa Khatwani is designed for beginners who want to easily learn how to do party makeup at home. The tutorial shows a step-by-step method to achieve a glamorous and long-lasting look.

The focus is on simple techniques and often uses affordable products, allowing viewers to confidently create a party look themselves.

1. Base Makeup (Glowing & Long-lasting)

  • Skin Prep: She typically starts by prepping the skin with a moisturizer or serum so the base doesn't look dry or patchy.

  • Colour Correction: She demonstrates how to use an orange or peach colour corrector to conceal dark circles and pigmentation, a key step for flawless party photos.

  • Foundation and Concealer: Emphasis is placed on applying a glowing, full-coverage foundation, well-blended with a sponge or brush, to ensure the base looks smooth under lights. Concealer is applied strategically to highlight and cover.

  • Setting: Setting powder is essential to lock the entire look in place, particularly on the T-zone, to ensure the makeup lasts long and prevents creasing.

2. Eye Makeup (Glamorous Focus)

The eyes are the main highlight of this party look:

  • Eyeshadow: She teaches the application of an attractive shimmery or glittery eyeshadow, often using shades like golden, bronze, or dark smoky colours. She shows how to blend a darker shade into the crease to give the eyes depth.

  • Eyeliner and Kajal: Techniques for applying winged liner or a smudged Kajal look are demonstrated to define and enhance the eyes.

  • Lashes: The look is often completed with generous coats of mascara and simple tips for applying false lashes to achieve a dramatic effect.

3. Contouring and Finishing

  • Contouring and Bronzing: Contour and Bronzer are used to sculpt the face, ensuring the features look defined and sharp in photographs.

  • Blush and Highlighter: A blush (pink or peach) is applied to the cheeks. Significant focus is given to Highlighting the high points of the face for a luminous glow under party lights.

  • Lips: The look is finished with a lip liner for shape, followed by a suitable lipstick shade (often bold or defined nude) for the party theme.

  • Makeup Fixer: A final mist of makeup fixing spray is applied to ensure maximum longevity and an overall polished finish.

(This video is posted by channel – Shilpa Khatwani on YouTube, and Raree India has no direct claims to this video. This video is added to this post for knowledge purposes only.)

Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Headache, stomach ache, tooth ache and ear ache

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, offers numerous natural and effective home remedies for common aches and pains using simple kitchen ingredients and herbs.

Here are some popular Ayurvedic home remedies for headache, stomach ache, toothache, and earache:


Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Common Aches

AilmentKey Ayurvedic RemedyStep-by-Step Application
Headache (Sarvaroga)Ginger & Peppermint Oil* Ginger Tea: Boil 1 inch of fresh, crushed ginger in water. Strain and sip warm. Ginger helps reduce inflammation.
(Tension/Vata Type)Cinnamon Paste / Nasya* Paste: Mix cinnamon powder with water to form a thick paste. Apply this paste to the forehead and temples for relief.
* Nasya (Nasal Drops): For sinusitis-related headaches, warm a few drops of pure Ghee (clarified butter) and gently put 1-2 drops into each nostril while lying down.
Stomach Ache (Udara Shula)Ajwain (Carom Seeds) & Hing (Asafoetida)* Ajwain Drink: Boil 1 teaspoon of Ajwain and a pinch of Hing in 1 cup of water. Add a pinch of rock salt (kala namak) and drink it lukewarm to relieve gas and indigestion.
(Gas/Indigestion)Cumin (Jeera) & Ginger* Fennel/Cumin Tea: Chew 1 teaspoon of Fennel seeds (Saunf) after meals, or sip on tea made by boiling cumin seeds.
* Ginger Juice: Mix ½ teaspoon of fresh ginger juice with a small amount of honey and lick it slowly to soothe bloating and gas.
Toothache (Dant Shula)Clove Oil (Lavanga Taila)* Oil Application: This is the most famous remedy. Soak a small cotton ball in clove oil (or a few drops mixed with coconut oil) and gently place it directly on the affected tooth or gum area. Eugenol in clove acts as a natural anesthetic.
(Gum Pain/Infection)Guava Leaves* Chewing: Chew 1-2 fresh guava leaves to form a paste and hold it near the aching tooth, or use a decoction of the leaves to gargle.
Earache (Karna Shula)Garlic & Sesame/Mustard Oil* Garlic Oil: Gently warm 1-2 cloves of garlic in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil or mustard oil until they turn slightly brown. Strain the oil and allow it to cool to a lukewarm temperature.
(Vata/Cold Aggravation)Holy Basil (Tulsi) Juice* Drops: Gently put 1-2 drops of this lukewarm, medicated oil into the affected ear. (Consult a doctor if the eardrum is ruptured or if there is discharge.)
* Tulsi Juice: Extract a few drops of fresh Tulsi leaf juice and use it as ear drops for relief from infection and pain.

Important Ayurvedic Principles:

  1. Warmth is Key: For pain associated with Vata dosha (like gas, cold, or dry pain), applying warmth is essential. Use warm oils (like sesame oil) and warm drinks (ginger tea).

  2. Oil Pulling (Kavala Graha): Swishing 1 tablespoon of warm Sesame or Coconut oil in the mouth for 10-15 minutes every morning is a great practice for general oral hygiene, which can prevent toothaches.

  3. Consultation is Necessary: While these home remedies offer temporary relief for mild symptoms, if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by fever, swelling, or discharge, you must consult a healthcare professional or an Ayurvedic physician to address the root cause.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

क्या करूं संवेदना लेकर तुम्हारी


क्या करूं संवेदना लेकर तुम्हारी
क्या करूं

मैं दुखी जब जब हुआ
संवेदना तुमने दिखाई
मैं कृतग्य हुआ हमेशा
रीति दोनों नें निभायी
किन्तु इस आभार का अब
हो उठा बोझ भारी
क्या करूं संवेदना लेकर तुम्हारी
क्या करूं

एक भी उच्छ्वास मेरा
हो सका किस दिन तुम्हारा
उस नयन से बह सकी कब 
इस नयन की अश्रुधारा
सत्य को मूंदे रहेगी
शब्द की कब तक पिटारी

क्या करूं संवेदना लेकर तुम्हारी
क्या करूं


कौन है जो दूसरों को
दुःख अपना दे सकेगा
कौन है जो दूसरों से
दुःख उसका ले सकेगा
क्यूँ हमारे बीच धोखे
का रहे व्यापार जारी

क्या करूं संवेदना लेकर तुम्हारी
क्या करूं



क्यूँ न हम लें मान , हम हैं
चल रहे ऐसी डगर पर
हर पथिक जिस पर अकेला
दुःख नहीं बंटते  परस्पर 
दूसरों  की वेदना में
वेदना जो है दिखाता
वेदना से मुक्ति का निज
हर्ष केवल वह छिपाता
तुम दुखी हो तो सुखी मैं
विश्व का अभिशाप भारी

क्या करूं संवेदना लेकर तुम्हारी
क्या करूं

(हरिवंश राय बच्चन )










Zindagi mere ghar aana...


आज सुबह सुबह ये गीत सुना,  आपसे शेयर का मन हुआ,  तो आप भी आनंद लीजिये इस गीत का,    जिसे सुदर्शन फाकिर  जी नें लिखा है ...beautiful song


ज़िन्दगी ज़िन्दगी मेरे घर आना, आना ज़िन्दगी

मेरे घर का सीधा सा इतना पता है
ये घर जो है चारों तरफ से खुला है
न दस्तक ज़रूरी न आवाज़ देना
मेरे घर का दरवाज़ा कोई नहीं हैं
है दीवारें गूम   और छत भी नहीं है
बड़ी धूप है दोस्त, कड़ी  धूप है दोस्त
तेरे आँचल का साया चुराके जीना है जीना
जीना ज़िन्दगी, ज़िन्दगी, मेरे घर आना

मेरे घर का सीधा सा इतना पता है
मेरे घर के आगे मोहब्बत लिखा है
न दस्तक ज़रूरी, न आवाज़ देना
मैं  साँसों की रफ़्तार से जान लूंगी
हवाओं की खुशबू से पहचान लूंगी
तेरा  फूल हूँ दोस्त, तेरी धुल हूँ दोस्त
तेरे हाथों में चेहरा छुपाके जीना है जीना, जीना ज़िन्दगी, ज़िन्दगी

मगर अब जो आना तो धीरे से आना,
यहाँ एक शहज़ादी सोयी हुई है
ये परियों की सपनों में खोयी  हुई है
बड़ी खूब  है ये, तेरा  रूप है ये
तेरे आँगन में, तेरे दामन में
ओ तेरी आँखों पे, तेरी पलकों पे
तेरे क़दमों में इस को बिठाके
जीना है जीना, जीना ज़िन्दगी

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