With summer just around the corner, I’m anxious to break into a new pair of shades! But what’s the right style for me? Follow this little guide to find your perfect match.

Aviators

Works for every face! This timeless shape has survived decades of trend cycles and is as chic as ever. Just but be sure to choose a version that covers your eyebrows.

Over-sized Squares

Flatters round and heart-shaped faces. You’ll look like a modern-day Jackie O hiding behind these large frames.

Wayfarer

Balances a strong jawline. These classic-cool shades will add the perfect dose of rock ‘n’ roll to your look.

Wrap-around

Good for a long, slim face. This sporty option adds a touch of style when you’re out to brunch or sitting in the bleachers at a soccer game.

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A while ago, I wrote about my sudden random breakout that nearly drove me to the point of depression. I actually had great skin in high school and college but something happened within the last few months when I started getting more and more acne that wouldn’t go away. So now I’m constantly on the lookout for natural, preventative treatments for my adult acne.

I randomly saw this face mask when I was on a mission to find something that would work for my face. I didn’t want to invest in expensive acne treatments that would make my acne worse so I tried this egg white mask. After about a week, I noticed that my acne has significantly decreased in size and redness. The mask tightens my pores, evens my skin tone and fades out minor scars. My skin is also really soft after the first application. The only thing I don’t like about this mask is the smell but the results clearly out weight the con.

To prepare the egg white mask:

1. Crack an egg in half over a bowl.
2. Separate the yolk and egg white by sloshing between the egg shell halves.
3. Beat the egg whites with a fork until it starts to foam. You can also add a teaspoon of honey as a natural antioxidant.
4. Apply generously to your face and leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes.

The mask will dry stiff so you will know when its ready to wash off when you can’t move a muscle without cracking the mask. Remember to always moisturize after you wash your face. You can get about three masks from one egg so save what’s left over in your refrigerator for use the next day!

To read about what others are saying about the egg white mask, check out Acne.org.

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My eyes are very sensitive and gets red and irritated easily, especially during spring season when pollination is at its peak. For as long as I can remember, I’ve alternated between Visine and ClearEyes but they’re just not cutting it for me anymore.

So I picked up some new eye drops called Rohto Ice and aside from the initial burn when it comes in contact with my eyes — feels like getting minty soap in your eye — they cleared up the redness, dryness and irritation almost instantly. The trick is to keep your eyes closed for about a minute after applying because as soon as it touches your eyes and has air contact, it stings like crazy! Also, the flat bottle design is a plus because it fits nicely in my clutch or pocket.

There are four lines of Rohto eye drops — Cool, Arctic, Ice, and Hydra.

• Cool is a general purpose eye drop that combines redness relief with a gentle cooling sensation.
• Ice relieves redness while also soothing itch, irritation and burn with an intense cooling sensation.
• Arctic relieves strained, overworked eyes and relieves redness with a long-lasting cooling sensation.
• NEW Hydra is specifically formulated to lubricate and provide long-lasting moisture for dry, irritated eyes with the closest hydration to normal tears, while also providing the brand’s signature “kick” with cooling menthol.

You can buy Rohto eye drops at most convenient stores such as Kroger, Walmart, Safeway, CVS, Walgreens, and RiteAid. It is also available online at drugstore.com.

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It’s easy to picture yourself with the latest hairstyle but actually being able to pull it off is a whole other story. Not every hairstyle or cut can be worn by anyone! The best way to get your perfect ‘do is by choosing a hairstyle or haircut that flatters the shape of your face. For a simple step-by-step guide to identify your face shape, visit The Chic Fashionista. After identifying your face shape, read on about what styles you should cut to flatter and avoid.

Heart Face Shape

Heart-shaped faces are wide at the temples, hairline, and forehead and cheekbones with a narrow or delicately small chin.

Flatter
Any textured chin-length hairstyles will suit best. If bangs are wanted, make sure that they are side-swept and not straight across as blunt ones will only make your face appear shorter and wider. Your pointy chin tends to be the focal point of your face. Draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones with side-swept bangs, brow-grazing fringe, or a strong part that falls at or below your jawline.

Avoid
Avoid short, blunt-cut bangs and harsh, choppy layers. Also, stay away from slicked back looks that emphasizes your upper face and short styles with heavy straight across bangs that create an upside-down triangular shape.

Oval Face Shape

Faces with an oval shape tend to have a jawline that is slightly narrower at the temples, with a rounded hairline and length that is one and a half times its width.

Flatter
The oval face is the most versatile shape in that, you can pull off almost any look — short or long, straight or wavy. Flaunt your best feature. Consider an angular bob that shows off your chin or blunt bangs to show off your eyes.

Avoid
Avoid short layers that add height on top of your head as it can make your face appear longer. If your hair is thick or curly, avoid a blunt cut because you’ll look like a pyramid.

Square Face Shape

This face shape is just as wide as it is long and usually consists of a strong, square jaw as well as a square hairline.

Flatter
If you have a square face, you’ll want to play down your strong, angular jaw. Go for texture in the form of curls or choppy ends. You can also get away with short, spiky cuts and long, sleek styles with layers that start at the jawline and continue downward.

Avoid
Avoid one-length bobs and blunt-cut bangs as it will make your face appear even more square.

Round Face Shape

Like square faces, a round face is as long as it is wide but has a fuller appearance with a round chin and hairline. The cheeks and ears tend to be the widest features.

Flatter
Your goal is to create less volume around the face. You also want to minimize the appearance of roundness. Try cuts that fall just below the chin. Soft, graduated layers are a great bet because they make your face appear slimmer and tend to remove bulk and weight from the sides. Consider wispy and tapered ends. These de-emphasize the roundness of your face. Bangs are also flattering, but keep them long or side-swept.

Avoid
Avoid one-length, blunt cuts if you have short hair. Curly, short hair is a no-no because it only emphasizes your roundness.

Rectangular Face Shape

This face shape is longer than it is wide, with slender features. The forehead and area below the cheekbones are usually the same width, with either a narrow chin or high forehead.

Flatter
The perfect haircut for a rectangular-shaped face is one that doesn’t drag down the face, yet adds width. Brow-skimming bangs and chin-length bobs are idea for creating the illusion of width. Just make sure your stylist cuts the hair a bit shorter in the back so it doesn’t look boring.

Avoid
Stay away from the extremes. Don’t go longer than the collarbone and avoid a skull-capping super short cut.

Pear Face Shape

Think of a pear-shape face as the opposite of a heart-shaped face, with a strong, prominent jawline that narrows at the cheekbones and temples.

Flatter
Layered hairstyles will help balance and soften your prominent jawline. Styles with layers that taper at the jawline can also be flattering.

Avoid
Shorter is generally better than long. Avoid any hairstyle that will draw too much attention to your chin area such as straight solid bob cuts.

To read more on hairstyles, check out TheHairstyler.com.

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I’m heading out to Vegas this weekend and one of the items on my list of things to pack is sunscreen. My girlfriends tell me the higher the SPF the better, but what’s the difference between SPF of 30 and 100? Can you still tan with sunscreen? Hold on, sunblock? Ok, now what’s the difference between sunscreen and sunblock? Let the research begin.

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor

The amount of light that induces redness in sunscreen-protected skin, divided by the amount of light that induces redness in unprotected skin is the SPF. With that said, the higher the SPF, the longer you can stay in the sun. For instance, a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 will delay the onset of sunburn in a person who would otherwise burn in 10 minutes to burn in 150 minutes. So sunscreen with an SPF of 15 allows a person to stay out in the sun 15 times longer.

Sunscreen does not offer 100% Sun Protection

Sunscreens absorb ultraviolet light so that it doesn’t reach your skin. With the correct amount, an SPF 30 offers about 97% UVB sun protection, while an SPF 15 offers about 95% protection. So go for a higher SPF right? Well, an SPF higher than 30 is still only going to provide about 97% UVB protection. The higher the number just means you can stay out longer in the sun without getting burned.

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock

Most people use the terms sunblock and sunscreen interchangeably but they are not the same product. Sunscreen contains materials that act as a filter to allow a certain range of UV light to be absorbed into the skin. Hence, sunscreen will not prevent you from tanning, but it will lower your risk of getting burned.

Sunblocks are different from sunscreens in that, it doesn’t have an SPF because it physically protects the body from all UV rays. Sunblocks contain metallic materials — titanium dioxide or zinc oxide — that reflect and scatter the UVA and UVB rays, acting like a wall between the sun and your skin. Although they work well, they are messy. Because sunblocks are usually opaque — you can see it on skin — it’s typically used on small areas of a person’s body like their nose, ears or cheeks.

Sunscreen needs to be applied 365 days a year

Most people aren’t aware that sun damage begins the moment their skin sees daylight, spring, summer, winter or fall. Over time, cumulative exposure generates a lot of skin damage! Look for waterproof sunscreens that contain at least 10% zinc oxide and an SPF of 30+ and take care of your skin now before you regret years down the line!

For more information on sunscreen and sun essentials, check out Paula’s Choice.

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