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Affichage des articles du août, 2020

Filipino Cosmetics Brand Goes Global, Takeover Begins in New York

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MANILA, Philippines – In its pursuit of making a defining entrance in the beauty industry this September, Strokes Beauty Lab has made its first wave of global domination in the Big Apple with a team of world-class creatives bringing its products’ artistic potential to life.   Strokes started its journey as a brand with the opening of Strokes Eye Beauty Studio by Momoi Supe in 2015: the pioneer and the only eye beauty studio in the Philippines, providing semi-permanent makeup and innovative eyelash and skin care services, with brow sculpting as its signature service. It quickly achieved indubitable success.    Because of the realized potential of his studio’s services, Founder and CEO Momoi Supe dreamed bigger. He thought, why confine the potentials of his artistic creations in a room when he can bring them to the world?   He wanted to make the art of microblading and eyebrow permanent makeup available to the world by creating its product counterpart of the highest quality mark

Guide to Choose the Best Cocktail Dress for Different Special Occasions

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The standard cocktail attire is a staple for attending every event, be it formal or informal. The latest selection of designer cocktail dresses showcases all types of outfits such as plus size cocktail dresses, high low cocktail dresses, backless cocktail dresses, two-piece cocktail dresses and so on. Considering the fact that there are so many options, it is obvious to get a little puzzled while choosing outfits for specific events. Hence, we have strived to create a guide that will help you pick the right item for every occasion. The cocktail dresses 2020 collection has everything for every up and coming event that will help you stand out, at the best prices online. 1.   Romantic Dinner Date A romantic dinner date deserves a dress that will flaunt your curves and portray your feminine features in a charming light. Keep it simple and classy with V-shaped or off-shoulder necklines. If you want to be a bit on the sexier side, go for the fitted style with strapless necklines. There

The Best Places To Buy A Home In Australia Currently

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Buying a house is a big step. Considering how costly it can be, you want to make sure you get the best bargains. The Australian real estate market has been a bit shaky this year in light of events like the Covid-19 pandemic. Property prices in certain suburbs such as East Ryde and Grays Point have surged while places like Sutherland Shire have reported a fall in prices. If you are looking for good value real estate, consider buying homes from the areas listed below. Before that though, you need to identify the type of house that suits your specific needs. Types of Houses In Australia The Australian real estate market offers quite the range of residential properties. These include: Units Units, also referred to as flats, are apartments that are separated but built into one huge block. They are ideal for people who don’t need so much space. They are mostly found in metropolitan areas & their suburbs and can range from a 1 room bachelor studio to a 4 or even 5 bedroomed house.

Collateral Factors to Consider When Borrowing a Loan

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These days, loans can be accessed easily from banks and private lenders. Basically, there are different kinds of loans – unsecured and secured loans. Unsecured loans are borrowed money that needs collateral and may require you to present bank statements, proof of address, and income proof. On the other hand, secured loans are cash you can borrow so that you can mortgage your properties, and you may access them with low interests. Basically, there are various ways of how you can use these loans. You may use them to finance your business, buy a property from a real estate platform like  movoto , consolidate debts, and fund emergency issues. When applying for either unsecured or secured loans, you’ll have to consider some factors like the ones discussed below. ⦁ Credit Score Most lenders use credit scores to determine how borrowers can pay their loans back. People with low scores are termed as risky borrowers, and may not qualify for a loan even when their cash flow is good. On the o

Importance of Maternity cover in Dubai

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For the couples in UAE expecting a child, purchasing a maternity cover is the great option. There are different types of packages that cover various expenses related to pregnancy care, before and after childbirth costs etc., The basic and the most important advantage of getting a medical cover is to be protected against any complications that occurring before or after the pregnancy period. Looking forward to why having a maternity insurance in Dubai is necessary, here are few of the reasons. DHA mandates the health insurance coverage First and the foremost reason for getting a maternity insurance is that as per Dubai Health Authority’s new law it is mandatory for all the Dubai residents to have a health insurance coverage. Also the DHA has set a minimum level of benefits which are required to be provided in all the health insurance policies being sold in Dubai. The maternity plans in UAE starts as low as AED 5,000. You get to claim the benefits during prenatal period The car

How To Pack Light & Travel With A Single Bag

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There’s travelling and there’s travelling light, and if you are the type of person who wants to take everything when you travel, this can cause some discomfort. So, what is travelling light? It means that you travel with a single bag, and you might be surprised at just how much gear you can pack into a single bag. The Minimalist Approach When preparing items for travel, ask yourself a simple question, “Do I really need this?” If the honest answer is no, then don’t include it in your packing. The single bag approach can be taken too far, as with the travellers you see struggling with a 30kg backpack that contains just about everything they own. As a general rule, you should aim for nothing heavier than 15kg, which is achievable if you have a good quality travel bag. Choosing A Travel Bag This is the key to being able to comfortably travel light, so be prepared to invest in a good quality travel bag, and there are several styles. You might prefer a shoulder carry bag, with a long st

4 Ways to Drive Small Business Growth

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With COVID-19 still making its way around the world, many small businesses are struggling to survive with little cash reserves or capital to handle a prolonged closure. Indeed, rent, payroll, inventory and other obligations make paying the bills without any reliable source of income a problem for many of the U.S.’s 28.8 million small businesses . And while some areas are slowly relaxing social restrictions, allowing consumers to get back to supporting the shops and services they love, many cities still enforce a policy for social distancing that makes normal commerce impossible. If your small business is trying to weather hard times, here are a few tips for driving growth and staying afloat: Do Your Research While it might seem counterintuitive to take on any expense during a pandemic, a little research could provide customer insights that enable you to amend your products and/or services in ways that best match consumer needs. You don’t have to spend a lot; you can easily set up

6 Things You Can Do Now You’ve Built Up Your Savings Account

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Building your savings account takes time and discipline, but once you’ve got a good amount of money, the question starts to turn to what you do with it. When you get so used to saving, sometimes it can be hard to break the mold and actually spend the money, but when you’re ready to do so, these 6 ideas might help you out. It’s your money, and you’ve worked hard to save it, so make sure you spend it wisely! 1.    Keep Saving Just because you’ve built up a good amount of savings doesn’t mean you have to spend it! If you’ve not got any pressing need to spend the money on something, then you might as well keep doing what you’re doing and keep building your savings . You never know when something might pop up where you need quick access to funds, so having a good amount of savings is always beneficial. Keep up the good practices that have helped you build your savings so far and set new goals to work towards. You’ve built up your savings this far which is the hard part, now you just

7 Women’s Health Tips to Cope With The COVID-19 Pandemic

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It goes without saying, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 has been one of the biggest disasters of all time — in many ways even more so than other similar events such as 9/11 or the 2008 housing crisis. On top of the serious health-concerns disrupting how we go about our daily lives, there has been immense damage inflicted on our economy as well. What is worse is that these issues have been going on for months, and it’s uncertain when it will all come to an end! While nearly every individual has been impacted in some form or another, women have been one of the most strained groups as a result of the pandemic. Beyond the fact that 91% of the world’s nurses are made up of women (according to Faststaff.com ) and they have been at the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. Also, 80% of single-parent households in the U.S. alone, are led by single moms. With schools closed — forcing parents to abruptly home school and care for their children

The 2 Reasons for Obesity You Need to Work On

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When a person’s body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher, this is diagnosed as obese. Several prescription drugs are available to treat obesity. A Simvastatin dosage , for example, can help in lowering high cholesterol levels in the blood. Yet it is more effective to adopt behaviors that treat the main causes of obesity. Here are the two most reoccurring ones:  Unhealthy Lifestyle The first common reason for obesity is an unhealthy lifestyle, not just an unhealthy diet. These days, more and more individuals are spending long hours in front of the television and computer screens, which is an addictive behavior that leads their physical activity to become null. Also, nowadays, individuals are entertained by the ease of pushing buttons and tapping on touch screens and mouse clicks while lying on their beds. It is the era of “instant gratification” where many individuals expect to enjoy activities in little time and effort.  Indeed, many individuals these days master the use of tablets a

Best Anti-Aging Tips for your Skin

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Are you afraid of the wrinkles and fine lines appearing on your skin? There is no solution you can use for preventing and stopping aging altogether, but there are ways that you can slow it down. There is no fixed formula for having youthful-looking skin , but there are some tricks and tips that can help everyone in improving their complexion and avoiding the signs of aging. It is all about skincare and the right products and habits can make a big difference. Our skin is like a living organ that is constantly changing with time and you need to adjust your habits and skin care to accommodate these changes to keep it healthy. Listed below are some of the best anti-aging tips that you can use for your skin: Select a gentler face wash You should select a gentler formula and touch for cleansing your skin. Over time, your skin becomes less oily and more sensitive, so you should opt for a gentler face wash. Search for a mild face wash that utilizes essential fatty acids for delivering gree