Makeup Tips
Latest makeup tips 2010, 2011.
Makeup Tips That Would Make You Look Younger
Make up Tips That Would Make You Look 10 Years Younger
Can you still remember the time you had your first makeup on? The possibilities that we can do with our makeup is limitless. It can cover our flaws and accentuate our best features. It can even add punch to a boring look. But as we grow older, make up becomes something that we need to have to ide those little lines. When perfectly placed, it can create the illusion of youth. A sweep here and there will make the difference. Let us turn back time without going under the knife.
Too much of everything is never good.
Bright lip. Bright eyes. The colors will make you look older. We all know that color is vital but it has to be strategically placed. Just keep it at one part of the face and not all over. If you have red lips, keep everything else neutral. If the eyes are dramatic, keep the lips neutral. Nude tones can make you grayish. Make it pink neutrals.
Foundation and concealer must be limited.
We are all tempted to cover our faces with foundation and especially concealer. But too much will look cakey and that would make us older. Instead, apply moisturizer before the foundation. Instead of using your fingers to spread the foundation, use a sponge or brush. If you have dark circles, avoid yellow tinged concealers.
Go glossy.
Lips, as we grow older, become thinner. That’s why there’s collagen injections. Matte lipstick and dark lips make the face look older. Instead, use gloss. It will make your lips fuller. If you can’t do away with lipstick, be sure to top it off with a gloss.
Keep those shimmer away.
If your lines around the eyes are visible, then do away with frosted and shimmery eye shadow. It will just highlight the lines. Instead, use matte eye shadow to cover it up. The best color the eye is champagne. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS
How Long Should You Keep Your Makeup?
How Long Should You Keep Your Makeup?
It is easy when we deal with food. It has expiration dates. Not like what we have in our make up. It doesn’t have the tag that tells us when to toss it out.
We need to know whether our makeup needs to be changed or not because of the bacteria that may be living in it or maybe it needs to be changed because it has lost its effectiveness.
Let’s take a moment and check out how make up should be and which ones to toss out now.
If it smells, throw it out.
Obviously, if your make up is not what it used to be, it is time to throw it out. Chances are the make up has overstayed its use.
Avoid buying in bulks
Those big sizes do not guarantee that they will still be fresh in six months unless you have a big family to share it with.
What to toss within three months
Makeup kits that easily harbor bacteria are the ones you need to toss out in three months. These would include sponges and razors. High –quality sponges will last up only up to three months even if you wash it after every use. The cheap ones should be tossed after one time use. Razors should be thrown out after six usages or if the blades are no longer sharp. Do not keep the razors in your shower.
What to toss after three to six months
These makeups is used near the eyes so you need to take care of them. Throw them out within six months to avoid infection. Eyeliners should be sharpened before you use them. Mascaras on the other hand, dry up after three months. It is recommended that you throw them out at that. It is a breeding ground for bacteria. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS
Makeup And Fashion, Some Lipstick Tips
Makeup And Fashion, Some Lipstick Tips
Girls around the world rely on makeup and fashion to help them look fabulous. This doesn’t come naturally to everybody, and as such many women end up making mistakes initially. If you are just starting to see the style benefits of lipstick then here are a few points to get you started.
Getting the right lipstick for you
The first thing you have to do is choose the right color lipstick for you. This will depend on your skin tone as well as the natural color, size, and shape of your lips. Then you have to figure out which finish you want because they all give you different looks. The matte finish is the traditional lipstick and will last you the longest. Sheer, glossy, hydrating and shimmering are all good for giving you full and luscious lips but they don’t last as long.
Lipstick application
Applying lipstick is not as simple as a few strokes. Applying lipstick directly from the tube can be a nightmare if you are doing it for the first time. Chances are you will go over the lines or apply it unevenly. The best thing to start off with is a lipstick brush. This way you can ensure that the lipstick stays within the lines and that you don’t put on too much.
Taking your lipstick out for a spin
Chances are you are going to want to show off your new gorgeous lips. Remember that not all lipsticks are the same. Not all will last as long, and some smudge more easily than others. This is something you will get used to in time so initially you may find your lipstick on glasses, cups, your clothes and even your bedding. Until then don’t be shy to experiment with different colors and types to find the perfect lipstick for your lips.
Julianne Hough Makeup Fashion
Julianne Hough Makeup Fashion
What does Julianne Hough from Dancing with the Stars do to keep her looking fresh and fabulous on the dance floor or particularly on any place she goes? With her bubbly personality, she does not let her hectic schedule tire her out. It even seemed as though she does not even have a hectic schedule since she always look refreshed. Here are some tips on Julianne Hough’s celebrity makeup.
Julianne Hough Makeup
First and foremost, start with a foundation primer to fill in those fine lines and wrinkles. Foundations also work wonders in absorbing excess oil and in controlling shine all day and all night long. Next, use a semi-matte liquid foundation or a matte foundation powder to the entire face. Do not forget to blend along the neckline to avoid an obvious makeup line.
Julianne Hough Makeup
The next step is to use a neutral colour set of eye shadows. Put on the lightest shade in the corner of the eye. Sweep it just under the brow bone. Apply the medium shade on the lower eyelids. Use black liquid eyeliner and apply a thin line across the lash line and on the upper lids. Use an angle brush to make a slight angle upward and outward at the end of the lash line. Curl those lashes and apply at least two coats of mascara.
Julianne Hough Makeup
Lastly, line the lips with a lip coloured lip pencil. Instead of using lipstick, apply a thick coat of clear light pink lip gloss. To be specific, use a bubblegum pink since it is sheer. Apply it with a soft painting motion to intensify the colour in layers.
How to Clean Makeup Brushes
How to Clean Makeup Brushes
Cleaning makeup brushes can be a bit more difficult than you might think. However, there are a few ways of doing so that don’t take too much effort on your part and you can do quite easily.
The best time to wash your brushes is at night or before you go to school or work. They need a few hours to dry completely. When you’re out of the house or asleep, you won’t need them and also won’t feel the urge to randomly check to see if they’re dry. Here is what you’ll need to clean your makeup brushes: extra virgin olive oil, shampoo, and a cup. (A working faucet never hurts either.)
First, take the brushes and hold them brush side up. Pour just a little bit of oil on the bristles. Then, using your fingers, rub the oil into the brushes as well as you can. You should see random multi-colored liquids on your hands. This is everything that’s in your brush. Yucky, huh? Rinse this. Swipe the brushes back and forth in your palm, spread them out, do all sorts of things. Now, one thing to remember is that the residual oil is still in your brush. Meaning that when they dry, they’ll be greasy. Gross, huh? It also affects how your makeup applies. Which is where the shampoo comes out. Imagine the brush as your hair. Now use enough shampoo to cover 1/4th of the brush and wash it three times. If it still feels rather oily, do it an extra time just in case. Use the same amount of shampoo each time and play with the brush to get out any extra oil. The oil conditions your brush and cleans it deeply, but you really don’t want to keep it on the brush. It causes splotchy makeup application.
Makeup Removal, Step by Step
Makeup Removal, Step by Step
Makeup is great, and girls all over the world use it, whether it is a simple dash of eyeliner and some blush, or a grand effort to make a bride look gorgeous. Unfortunately at the end of the night you have to remove your makeup. If left on for long periods it can lead to clogging of your pores and skin irritation. Here are some steps you can use to get the job done right.
1. You will need soap as well as baby oil or shampoo. This is because there are two different types of makeup. Soap will help get off non-oily makeup, while baby oil will help with the oily makeup. You may also be able to get special removal kits at the cosmetics store.
2. The first thing you should do is remove your eye makeup using a face cloth or a cotton pad with a bit of eye makeup remover. Gently wipe from one side to another under your eyebrow until the makeup is off. You can’t simply use water in this case because eye makeup is designed to be water resistant.
3. If you have any waterproof eye makeup on you can use baby oil to get it off.
4. Next, use warm water to gently clean your face and neck. Don’t forget to clean behind the ears, as makeup can also end up there. Use special face wash, and not ordinary soap because that will dry your skin out.
5. You can then use a towel to dry your face. Do so by patting gently. Have a look on the towel and see if there are any traces of makeup, which you can then clean.
6. Once you have done this, you can resume your usual beauty routine you would follow before bed. This may include toner and moisturizer.
Smoky Eye Ideas, Follow Celebrity Makeup Styles
Smoky Eye Ideas, Follow Celebrity Makeup Styles
We all know well about the smoky eye. Celebrities from Hollywood tend to have this makeup classic down pat – black eyeliner, charcoal or black shadow, and plenty of mascara for a dark, sensuous look. But what happens when we have a daytime event to go to, or we just want to switch it up some? The good news for you is that, luckily, celebrities are changing just like our personal styles are ever-changing, and they’ve come up with a few new things you can do to switch up that classic smoky eye.
Anna Kendrick Smoky Eyes Makeup
One thing you can do to your average smoky eye look to switch it up is to use different colors entirely. For a softer look, try charcoal eyeliner and an even lighter gray. Or try navy liner with a brighter blue shadow to bring in some fun. You can do the smoky eye with virtually any color, so keep that in mind. Just try to buy shadow that is several shades lighter than the liner to give it a unique look and a distinction between the two.
Taylor Momsen Smoky Eyes Makeup style
Another makeup tip that celebrities are following lately is the reverse smoky eye. Generally a smoky eye means very dark liner, lighter shadow to the crease, then a very light variation to the brow bone. Reversing the smoky eye can have an amazingly youthful effect. Try a nice taupe color from the crease to the brow, then a shiny silver color from the crease down, using it as your liner as well. This kind of look gets raves on the red carpet, and can help make you look younger by brightening the eye area rather than darkening it.
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Singles in Antique Jade Review
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Singles in Antique Jade Review
I hadn’t done much with makeup in the last year. I might throw on a bit of powder, maybe a bit of lipstick and eyeliner, but eyeshadow was out of the question. However, I have started up again and one color that caught my eye recently was Antique Jade. At first, I was looking for makeup from L’Oreal’s HIP line, but I was a bit scared to try a pigment. I have noticed that when I’m scared to try something, I generally find a product I love instead. And this time was no different.
“Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow”
First of all, I am frightened of green eyeshadow. It looked like something that I wouldn’t be able to wear. When I took the risk, I discovered this:
You need a base for this eyeshadow. It doesn’t have to be a good one—my L.A. Colors Liquid Concealer works just fine. Otherwise, you end up with creasing, transfering (I ended up with a bald patch on my eye. It was rather bizarre.) upward, and just looking funky.
You can also layer it as thick or as thin as you want. I use a makeup brush instead of the applicator (it went straight in the trash can.) and one swipe is kind of a mint green with almost no shimmer. This being a high-pearl eyeshadow, I was kind hoping for a wee bit more. So I added a little bit more. Not quite there. One or two more swipes gives me a shiny, almost june bug look. I loved it. But it wasn’t quite right. So I took some Night Sky and used that in the crease and blended well. I loved that even more!
In short, I will be buying this again. It’s a great fix for if you use a little bit too much black eyeshadow (Guilty!) and want to brighten it up. All you have to do is pack a little bit on top and voila. No more “Got in a fight” look!
NYC Eyeliner Duet in Black and Silver 2010
NYC Eyeliner Duet in Black and Silver
I’ve used NYC’s eyeliner duets for years, off and on because of their variety of colors. They have anything from purple to green to silver to blue. One of my favorites, however, it the black and silver and I frequently go back to it.
The product has very simple packaging. It is double sided, with each end having a body the color of the pencil itself. The pencils are about seven inches long and have a clear cap on each end to preserve your eyeliner. I find that the caps crack rather easily, but don’t usually break for a while. You can probably snag a little tape and tape the caps up before they crack. I haven’t tried this.
I do find that with most unnaturally colored pencils, they are either ridiculously soft or a bit hard. These are a bit on the hard side. A tip, (and this is for adults or needs to be done with adult supervision) is to set the tip on fire for about three seconds, until it starts to run. Blow it out and then let it sit for a few seconds or longer to let it set back up. It won’t be as sharp as usual, but it will provide adequate color payout.
Keep in mind that you don’t have to do the above to the black side. That side has never been too hard. It’s only the colors like purple and grey, etc.
This is a decent eye duo. It could be a bit better, but for the price, it can’t be beat. I find that it’s best to freeze these for an hour or two before you try to sharpen them.
Bold Eye Makeup Tips 2010 & 2011
Bold Eye Makeup Tips 2010
Eye makeup is a very touchy subject. Some say to go bold and bright while others suggest a more muted look when it comes to eye matters. It’s all a matter of perspective and what you would like to choose personally.
Bright colors aren’t just for rave girls and the young at heart. A more mature woman can pull off the colors with the right effort. There are a few things to keep in mind when doing so, however.
First of all, make sure that you have a decent eye primer. An eye primer makes it easy to apply your eyeshadow without worrying about creasing. It also brightens the color. There are several types of eye primers on the market. The main thing to remember is that they can get quite expensive. However, you can also try concealer as an alternative until you find an eye primer. Also try to take advantages of any samples that you can get your hands on. Why? Well, just because one primer works for you doesn’t mean it will work for another lady.
Secondly, your eyeshadow should NEVER match your outfit. Try and go for neutral colors such as white, grey, or black. You might have a few matching accents. If you’re the type to wear broaches, then your broach could match or your earrings or a necklace bracelet. Maybe your shirt could be along the same color scheme, but the rest of the outfit should be muted.
Eyeliner can be bold too! You don’t have to use plain black eyeliner—maybe you would rather use bright eyeliner instead! If you do choose to do bright eyeliner, you may want to opt for a neutral shadow. Or you can do both! It’s up to you!