We decided to ask some of the people from Macquarie University to find out what they thought about what makes them feel attractive and what attracts them to others. Some of the major topics we covered were make-up, trends & styles, plastic surgery and ideal types. But really...you are beautiful no matter what they say!
Contributors:
▪Suzannah who came up with the idea and one of the interviewers
▪Tina as the main editor and one of the interviewers
▪Cindy as the editor and one of the interviewers
▪Irene as the editor and one of the interviewers
▪Emily as the main camera operator and one of the interviewers
When we're trying to perfect our nail art or eyeshadow, we often turn to YouTube’s beauty vloggers for help. There’s no doubt that YouTube has revolutionised beauty. There are countless hair, makeup and nail tutorials on the website; it has also helped to launch the careers of these vloggers to superstar levels. So without further ado, let me present to you the 5 best beauty vloggers:
1. Michelle Phan
Since Michelle Phan began posting tutorials in 2007, she's has gained millions of followers for her videos, which she enhances with her colorful costumes and themes.
2. Zoella
Zoe has a bubbly personality and a great sense of humor, and her makeup techniques are spot-on.
3. Bethany Mota
Bethany rose to fame for her haul videos, in which she shows her fashion and style purchases. She uploads videos of outfit ideas, makeup and hair tutorials, recipes, and DIY ideas.
4. Ingrid Nilsen
Ingrid began her YouTube channel because she wanted to share her feeling of confidence with other people and push herself to overcome her fear of public speaking. In her videos she covers topics such as fashion, lifestyle and make-up.
5. Kandee Johnson
Kandee is a makeup guru known for her colorful style and costume makeup tutorials; she also posts things useful for day-to-day life as well.
Are you in 20s? Do you think wrinkles is not your problems?
You are wrong. You'd better start now to prevent wrinkles!
Let me tell you how to prevent wrinkles
1. Wear sunscreen everyday
You might think you don’t need to put sunscreen when you are inside or it’s rainy. But you need to wear sunscreen every day. 365 days a year, rain or shine, inside or out. Daylight and sunlight is causing a considerable amount of DNA damage to your skin without you even realizing it.
2. Start using eye cream.
The eye area is the first area to age due to wear and tear from smiling, squinting and rubbing your eyes. It is important to keep it hydrated and nourished for preventing premature lines and wrinkles.
3. Load up on Antioxidants
“Antioxidants like vitamin C help to prevent the breakdown in collagen over time that causes wrinkles,” Dr Chwalek explains. “Retin-A is another great ingredient to use because it deals with acne breakouts as well preventing fine lines over time.”
4. Change Your Lifestyle
Try to eat fresh food, instead of processed food. Take a good sleep and release stress by working out! Also make sure you are washing your face every night to remove makeup. Going to bed without washing your face could lead to clog pore. If you are too tired to remove makeup, try to use facial wipes.
Cosmetic advertising plays a large role in the promotion of beauty products, predominantly geared towards women and men who want to improve their overall appearance. In the past and present, there has been evidence of campaigns that have come under criticism for their use of pseudoscience and unrealistic goals. Some, for example Estee Lauder, have used photo manipulation to enhance the appearance of the models which again creates detrimental psychological effects in children and adults alike.
However, it is not always doom and gloom. Currently, advertisements are becoming more and more open about different beauty perspectives and types. Take Dove's commercial ads for example. Dove's women advertisements have become increasingly more body-positive, with a general love-yourself vibe and message. Furthermore, Dove has also incorporated messages from the well-known to the common people.
Men's beauty standards are still not on the same revolutionary bandwagon as women's. There is still a lot of emphasis placed on "manly" being the only form of "attractiveness". However, in our current society, change is imminent and it is only a matter of time before the beauty standards of men is broaden. For now, we'll just have to wait and see and enjoy the humorous advertising charms.
There is no doubt that hair has always been an indicator of
both social and professional status and it has been worn in different styles to
represent religion.
In some cultures and religions, hair is viewed differently
and has a significance. For example,
Buddhist monks shave their heads and beards to symbolise detachment from
material possessions. Its also frowned upon for monks to dye or pluck out their
grey hairs as they are reminders of the shortness of life and old age. In Sikh
religion, it is traditional for hair to be kept uncut as hair is viewed as a
symbol of strength and holiness which symbolises denial of vanity and
acceptance of a simple life.
We often link hair back to our identity as it is something
that is both personal and public. Sometimes people have ‘bad hair days’ which
can mean their hair is too dry, frizzy, damaged or a bad hair cut and the list
goes on. It may not seem like a big deal to have a ‘bad hair day’ but these can
seriously affect a persons self esteem and confidence.
There will always be a new hair trend in style and everyone
wants to get, here are some of the biggest trends in hair:
BOMBSHELL BEDHEAD
In the 1960s film actresses like Jane Fonda and Raquel Welch
taught women that bigger is better when it comes to hair.
FARRAH HAIR
Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett had long, feathered
locks and were a stark contrast to the long, hippy hair that has been a trend a
decade before.
THE RACHEL
Celebrity stylist Chris McMillan created the perfectly
coifed shag for Jennifer Aniston ‘Friends” character and started a worldwide
phenomenon. This cut was not easy to maintain although this did not stop
millions of 25 year old girls from trying it.
There is no concrete definition to what beauty is; even across cultures the definition of beauty changes. However 6 crazy trends have popped up in Chinese social media, in attempts to define if you are hot or not! Remember though, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and these trends are a bit crazy).
1. A4 Paper Challenge
This challenge involves holding an A4 paper (portrait, which is about 21 cm in width and 29.7 cm in length), in front of your waist. If your waist disappears and you can only see your hips and torso, you have met the beauty standards of this challenge. What do you think about paper thin waists?
2. Belly Button Challenge
Another challenge emphasizing thin waists but with a twist! If you can reach around behind your back with your arm and touch your belly button, you have the perfect arm length and waist ratio according to this beauty trend.
3. Clavicle or Collarbone Challenge
Try fitting a roll of coins along your collarbone. If you can balance these coins in your collarbone, not only do you have money but you also have a nice, bony structure...
4. Money Wrist Challenge
In Asia, slim and slender is the rage. Here is another challenge involving money and beauty. If you can wrap a Chinese paper bill around your wrist, you have a beautiful dainty wrist.
5. IPhone Knee Challenge
Sorry Samsung users, looks like you have to seize an iphone 6 to complete this challenge. Hold your iphone 6 across your knees lengthwise, if your phone covers your kneecaps then you have accomplished this challenge.
6. Fingertrap Test
The challenge which led to the creation of all of these insane trends...referred to as the "beauty and ugliness identification method", this challenge involves holding your finger straight against your nose and chin; if your lips do not tough your finger you're beautiful because you have the perfect nose, lips and chin proportions.
Check out the video below by Double Chen on these crazy beauty challenges!
1. Black teeth
Known in Japan as Ohaguro, it is a custom of dyeing one's teeth black. It was popular in Japan until the Meiji era. Dyeing was mainly done by married women and was beneficial, as it prevented tooth decay.
2. Bagel head
A type of body modification created in Canada and practised in the Japanese underground scene, it is a temporary (6-to 24-hour) swelling distortion of the forehead created by a saline drip and often shaped to resemble a bagel or doughnut.
3. Tattooths
Able to be removed and interchangeable, tattooths are more permanent than a stain on the enamel, but less permanent than an actual tattoo. This is because your dentist can remove the tattoo from the surface of your tooth at any time without damaging the tooth. So, if you no longer want a tattooth or want a different image, you can remove or change your tooth tattoo at your next dental appointment.
4.Toe-Besity Surgery
There is a growing number of patients turning to podiatrists to reshape and make their toes thinner and more attractive. Depending on the complexity of the operation, costs can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.
5. Vajazzle
A form of genital decoration, it is formed by the application of crystal ornaments on the shaved pubic area of a woman. This phenomenon was popularized by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt.
