Showing posts with label Make-up tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Make-up tips. Show all posts

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Spring Cleaning your makeup mess


Spring cleaning your makeup mess

So ladies, own up… when was the last time you gave your makeup bag a spring clean?

It’s therapeutic to spring clean our makeup and skincare products once in a while! I did mine a while back, my dresser is more organized now and I find it easier to do my makeup every day!
When was the last time you cleared out your makeup? How many products do you have lurking at the bottom, gathering dust (and bacteria)? Did you know that makeup products have a best before date? How can you expect to have fabulous skin if you are using old makeup, dirty brushes and expired skin care?
Why is it so hard to part with these things even though we know we are never going to use them? So here’s the jest.
Mascara has the shortest shelf life and should be thrown out after 3 - 4 months. BTW Don't pump the wand in and out--doing so exposes it to air causing it to dry out quicker. Twirling works best!
Eye shadows that have gone crumbly and dull as well as any make-up products that have changed in consistency, color, or smell. Other items use your judgment, if your polish is separated, your gloss is goopy and your cream shadows have hardened get rid of it! If your skincare is almost expired, use it up quickly, try moisturizers for legs… SPF for neck, scrubs for elbows… this is a totally great idea!
Divide and Organize:
Organize your makeup by frequency of use. plastic trays should be shallow so that most if not all your makeup is completely visible. Place what you use every day at the front and the products you use for special occasions--like that sparkly blue eye shadow, for example--towards the back.  Give everything a quick wipe before putting it away. You might just become, a little more excited to put your face on in the morning.
And once you clean up and get rid of the “old” that has been cluttering up your makeup bag for far too long, it’s time bring in the “new” Yay! This is the fun part!

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Three ultra-feminine Valentine's Day makeup looks That look great on everyone!

Three ultra-feminine Valentine's Day makeup looks
That look great on everyone!


Valentine's Day is a perfect time to experiment with a new look. You can create these fresh, romantic looks easily with hardly any extra effort. Valentine's Day is the day which every girl looks forward to the whole year. Couples plan to meet up and celebrate the special day so that it becomes a memorable day of their life. Every girl wants to impress her darling, by looking superbly gorgeous, and red is definitely a part of her apparel.    
                                                                                                                                                  

For a soft, romantic makeup look:
To keep your look soft ,use sheer, muted colors and avoid overdoing any one area of your face. There are lots of  beautiful pinks at the cosmetics counter that look wonderful on all skin tones, whether you have pale white or deep brown skin. I cannot say enough about this, the correct blush, will make you appear brighter, more awake, fresher, and happier . If you could buy only one new product for your updated, fresh romantic look, make it  a glowy warm pink blush with brown undertones. This shade is gorgeous and looks fantastic on everyone.
Curl your lashes and apply either black or brown mascara. (Make sure you don't use too much.) After you've prepared you face as you normally do, softly contour you cheeks with a very pale, sheer pink blush, placing it on your cheekbones and focusing on the balls“ of your cheeks. Give yourself a big smile, and pat your blush on your cheeks to blend. Again, keep it light. You just want an accent of a neutral pink to give your face a lift. (Dip your blush brush lightly into the color then tap it off before applying it gently to your face.) Add lip liner and gloss to your lip’s and you're done!"


For a vivid, sexy makeup look:
Use this look is to enhance your eyes in a dazzling way by adding thick lashes. Splurge and  buy a beautiful set of lashes and don’t forget clear drying eyelash adhesive. (I promise you: If it's clear and you apply it correctly, you won't be able to detect it!) Good quality lashes can be used again and again if cared for properly. First, curl your own lashes, then apply one coat of mascara to your natural lashes so that they blend with your faux ones. (Tip: most lashes are made very long in width, make sure that you use scissors to trim the width of your lashes so they are slightly shorter than your own lash line, they should start a little further back from your inner eye corner all the way to the very end of your outer lashes). This look is very sexy and flirty. Lashes will really open up your eyes and give your whole face life. For a slightly sparkly look, apply a very sheer shimmer shadow or cosmetic grade glitter to your lids, that will brighten your eyes. Use a sheer cheek color and deep Bordeaux red lipstick or rich, berry lip stain. 


For a lovely, smoldering makeup look:
Another very pretty look for Valentine's Day is a smoldering eye with matte face and mouth. It's very clean and romantic. Unlike a smoky eye, in which dark shadow is smudged all over the lid, a smoldering eye calls for just enough dark shadow at the ends to soften your look and make your eyes pop. Use pale pink shadow on the lid, and sheer, smoldering charcoal at the corner ends of the eyes. You can also add a little bit under the eye. Remember, the key to the smoldering eye is just a little night time drama, don’t over do it and ,to make sure before you apply any dark color that your eyelid is gently powdered with a neutral powder, because any oil will grab the dark color and create an vampy look.
"Next, apply mascara and comb and groom your eyebrows. For a nice, matte mouth, use a deep ruby lip color, if your complexion is slightly on the darker side, go for other shades of pink that best complement your complexion. Heavy glossy lips will detract from your dramatic, smoldering eye’s and to be frank, if you plan on getting a kiss, most men won’t want red sticky lip gloss all over their faces. 

And don’t forget to have your nails and toes perfectly polished!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Winter Make-up

With winter comes the need to look your best. Colors such as coffee, mahogany, burgundy, berry, and Mocha replace the summer pastels and frost shades. Deep purple, grey’s, moss green blended with sheer silver, gold, copper and platinum hues dominate the fashion circuits in the winter months. Glitter and gloss are an all time buy for stuffing your own make-up bag. The citrus and spicy tones of make-up are all the rage during the chilly months of winter.


Foundation:
I recommend that you use a mat finish foundation during the winter. Either your foundation or your moisturizer must have an adequate SPF to block the harmful UV rays of the California sun. Even though it is winter, you can still get sun damage on your tender face if you are skipping the sunscreen.

Eyes:
The smoky look for the party season is evergreen. You can blend shades of green , purple, mocha, or blue colors to get a perfect smoky effect. Use silver, champagne or golden hues for the more subtle look. Remember to wear a nude lipstick and blush with the dark Smokey eye effect.
Black mascara and or false lashes work wonders for your eyes during the winter months with eyeliners in black, dark blue, dark purple, and browns.

Yes on Glitter:
The glitter effect on the body can be amazing. Mix your favorite small grain glitter with your best /favorite body lotion and apply it all over your body. Don’t forget, body or face, not both!

Rouge:
Rich and creamy shades are the shades you want for the winter season. You can opt for rich pinks, browns, reds and coppers to get an instant glamorous look.

Lips!!!!!
Try Vitamin enriched lipsticks and glosses with built in moisturizers for the winter. Chapped and peeling lips are not appealing! Shades such as red, mahogany, caramel, coffee, mocha, wine and burgundy are a hit throughout this season. A lip liner is a must with darker colors, not only keep your lipstick on longer but also define and help with a “perfect” lip look. Try dabbing lip gloss in the middle of your lips for a sizzling sparkle.

Fragrances:
Spicy aromas like cinnamon and woody scents are truly mystifying for winter.


Nails:
No winter make-up routine is complete without perfectly polished nails. Out with the pail colors and in with the darks! Try dark reds, burgundy, browns, and rust. And don’t forget to moisturize your hands regularly.


With these simple make-up tips you are sure to Rock the party and sail gracefully through the winter months with ease.