Here finally is a post inspired by reader Melissa, who back in April asked me to make a video on a homemade beauty product when I ran my video ideas contest. Being a busy mom, I wanted to make something using only what I had in my kitchen, and *it* finally came to me: a disposable face mask made with only a paper towel, rice milk (great for sensitive skin) -- and if you wanted to, a dollop of honey.
Thank You Melissa :-)!
Check out how to make the mask in this quick video:
Homemade Face Mask Recipe 1-2-3:
1) 1/8 cup rice milk. Cold milk feels fantastic and restorative on the face.
2) One thick paper towel cut out into a face shape (cut holes for eyes, nose and mouth).
3) Option to add 1/4 teaspoon honey. Remember to microwave the mixture for 20 seconds so it can fully blend, and stir well with a spoon. Let the honey milk cool off for a refreshing effect. Or keep it warm if you need it to soothe.
-N.C.
Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.
This post is dedicated to my deep love of fashion. And because beauty encompasses not only how we carry ourselves in our skin, our smiles, our teeth -- but I think, simply put, that it has just as much to do with how we wear ourselves too.
I hope you enjoy.
-N.C.
Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.
It's taken me awhile to conquer the plum amount of products, in skincare and make-up, to bring along with me for my travels. There were the days in my 20s where I lugged the Samsonite travel case or Shu Uemura Box with me, and every new-fangled fashion and beauty accoutrement I had accompanied me. Now, with my busy mom i.d., it's all about being as weightless (therefore swift for being on the go) as possible. But of course, still having all the goods for prettying up and taking care.
1) Travel Rules: A simple guideline from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for carry-on packing. Also, it's helpful to put your zip top bag with the liquids, gels and aerosols at the top of your bag, or wherever you can easily access it as TSA rules dictate you are supposed to take the bag out when you remove your shoes, for x-ray screening.
2) Beauty Minis: Drugstores always have travel aisles where you can pick up travel size containers of toiletries, if you don't already have them. Also, here are two great travel sets by Caudalie (Beauty on Board, $15) and Bliss (Sinkside Six-Pack, $22), which you absolutely can't go wrong with -- complete with bags.
3) Makeup Bag Chic: I love this sleek travel case by Marc by Marc Jacobs (Pretty Nylon Small Cosmetic Bag, $78), in the three lovely colors of black, plum and gray. The rectangular shape is optimal for both elegant aesthetics and functionality.
-N.C.
Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.
Spring Gifts: St. Tropez Self-Tanner, Sephora Eye Makeup Remover, Orly Nail Polish, Almay Mascara
The sun feels great here in New York City, and I'm ecstatic that it's finally springtime! I hope you're enjoying the weather as much as I am wherever your home city may be.
I've also been enjoying, as I'm sure you've noticed, making videos for this site. And I'd love to hear what you'd like to see me shoot about next. Name a general topic in the comment form below, for example -- perfume, eye cream, frizzy hair -- and the person with the winning idea gets the pictured beauty gift.
Winner will be announced next week. Enjoy your day :-).
Update: Due to the amazing response, and incredibly developed ideas, I was forced to pick the idea via random drawing. The winner is Melissa! Thank you all so much for contributing to something so near and dear to my heart -- you'll be seeing the video soon. Stay tuned!
-N.C.
Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.
Last summer, I posted a video of one of my quick morning make-up routines, with my daughter of course, joining me. This is a follow-up to that -- she's a little older now, and I thought it'd be fun to include a little more detail on what goes on during those four minutes I'm throwing my make-up on. And yes, it takes exactly four minutes. You'll see my clock!
Here's the everyday make-up I do when I'm wanting to look fresh but not overdone. It's just enough to cover up what I don't want to be seen (pimples, blemishes, tired eyes), and fast enough to do even if I'm running a little behind schedule. Enjoy.
-N.C.
Disclaimer: Nuy Cho has no affiliation to any of the beauty companies mentioned on www.nuybeauty.com.
Welcome to NuyBeauty! During the school year I live in Inwood, NY, where my daughter attends school, and then we summer in my hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. I provide beauty & makeup education online so you can live beautifully! I also consult privately, so contact me if you have any needs you'd like me to address -- whether you live in NYC or Hawaii! See me on Clinique.com, iVillage.com, Today.com, RealBeauty.com, Parents and Redbook mag and more!
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