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Skin care and beauty guides
Plain-English guides on eye care, lips, lashes and everyday skin care, by Michael Gonzales.
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How Long Does Lip Plumper Last? What to Expect
How long does lip plumper last? The tingle fades in minutes and the fuller look in a few hours. See the timeline, what cuts it short and how to reapply.
Dark Circles: Why the Under-Eye Area Looks Dark, and a Routine for the Look of It
Why the under-eye area looks dark (thin skin, pigment, shadow) and a gentle five-step routine for a more rested look,...
Under-Eye Patches for Puffy Eyes: How They Work and How to Use Them
Do under-eye patches help puffy eyes? What gel and caffeine patches can and can't do, what one study found, and how t...
Under-Eye Wrinkles: What an Eye Cream Can and Can't Do
Can a cream help the look of under-eye wrinkles? What moisture, sunscreen and common eye cream ingredients can do, wh...
Lash Serum vs. Lash Extensions vs. Falsies: Cost, Upkeep and Look Compared
Lash serum, extensions or falsies? How the three compare on cost, upkeep and look, with Luma Lash at $29.99 as the at...
Eyelash and Brow Serums: What's in Them and How to Use One
What's in an eyelash and eyebrow serum? The main ingredient types, how to read the label, lashes vs. brows, how to ap...
How to Apply Luma Lift Eye Cream: Step-by-Step Guide
How do you apply Luma Lift eye cream? Cleanse and pat your skin dry, apply your usual eye cream or serum, then use a ...
How to Reduce Puffy Eyes: Cold Compresses and Other Quick Fixes
How to use a cold compress for puffy eyes: what to use, how long to hold it, why cold helps, everyday habits that pre...
How to Look After Your Skin as You Age: Everyday Tips
No one understands the aging process better we do here at Luma. Besides our extensive range of anti aging products. T...
Signs of Aging: What to Look For
There are several signs to aging. Here Luma aims to educate you to the most common of them. Once you understand what ...
How to Care for Aging Hands
What is the best way to care for aging hands? Wear sunscreen on your hands daily, moisturize after washing, and use ...
Best Eye Cream for Under-Eye Bags? 7 Mistakes to Avoid
What's the best cream for under-eye bags? What a cream can and can't do, which ingredients to look for, and 7 mistake...