Latest Makeup Tips

Choosing the right foundation

Ella — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:30:26 +0000

Choosing foundation is an important step towards achieving the great look you’re aiming for. Some women think that this is a step that is not very crucial especially with so many foundation products available in the market. But anyone who has seen a woman who wears a too light or too dark foundation will know that it is the single best way to ruin a great look.
When choosing a foundation make sure that the shade is at the most only a shade darker or lighter from your natural skin color so you won’t look strange with a radically different skin color on your face compared to your neck and shoulders.

Creating a Natural, Rosy Radiance

Ella — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:39:02 +0000

When applying blush, you want the color to look soft and natural, as if it comes from within. Read below for tips on how to put on make-up.1. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application.2. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline. 3. If you have two shades, apply the darker one on the apple of the cheek first, then use the lighter shade to highlight. Blend well so there is no visible line between colors.4. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin. Tip: To know “where to glow” bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. Where your cheeks are flushed is where you are meant to blush. Apply your blush there and it will be naturally rosy every time. Tip: Cheek color should be used to enhance your complexion, not to change your natural skin tone. Use sparingly for daytime, then add more or a deeper shade for a more dramatic nighttime effect. For special occasions, dust a lightly frosted powder over your cheekbones for a subtle but alluring glow. Tip: Make sure to blend your blush into your foundation well or it will tend to look unnatural and add the appearance of 5 years to your looks.Source: makeuptip.com

Foundation

editor — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:20:46 +0000

There is an art to applying foundation all over the face. Surprise! It has nothing to do with using the sponge as if you are trying to cover your face with face paint. In fact, we don�t recommend the use of sponge at all! In applying foundation, it is advised that one makes use of a brush. This will ensure the even spreading out of powder dust. This will prevent nasty blotches from forming on your skin. It will also prevent uneven distribution of powder pigments from developing. Just a tip, before you apply the foundation, make sure you clear your skin from impurities with a toner. Apply a thin coat of sunblock as well as this could serve as base already. The base will allow the foundation to stay longer and more natural than it would without one. It will also prevent the dusts of the powder from entering the pores.

Hide Imperfections

Ella — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:36:05 +0000

Concealer is more dense than foundation, allowing fuller coverage of trouble spots and hyperpigmentation (red areas). It can be used over foundation or on it own, and has greater staying power. Remember, a little goes a long way!1. Since the skin under your eyes is more transparent, it tends to look dark, especially at the inner corner near the bridge of the nose. To even out the tone, concealer is a must. Using liquid concealer, gently pat over dark under-eye circles (don’t sweep it across the entire area), then blend with your ring finger.

2. To cover trouble spots and imperfections, apply a thicker cream concealer onto the blemish or flaw. Then lightly press with a makeup sponge.

Tip: Choose the shade of your concealer carefully. When testing out shades, pick one that matches your skin tone or one shade lighter. It helps to use a mirror outdoors to see how shades look on your skin in natural light.

Tip: Prepare your skin with a light SPF moisturizer before applying concealer for a smoother application.

Source: makeuptip.com

SPF

Ella — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:53:39 +0000

Are you devastated when you go to the make up department? Do all of the choices of eye shadow color, lipstick, and foundation prescriptions make your head spin? We will help you know accurately what to look for to highlight your natural features and cover or develop those that you are not crazy about. You will find out why you should permanently use products with SPF if existing. This will inhibit future damage and will make your make up habit less demanding (and luxurious) in 15 or 20 years. Imagine holding off the pursuit for wrinkle diminution for even a few years just for a simple reason you decided to add a little moisturizer with SPF everyday to your make up habit. The advantages will last a lifetime.

Moisturize you Dry Lips

Ella — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:06:34 +0000

If your suffering from dry, scaly lips, a simple do-it-yourself home treatment to remove old skin takes only a small scoop of Vaseline and an old toothbrush. Step 1: Put some petroleum jelly with your lips.
Step 2: Use the old toothbrush to massage it in a circular motion.
Step 3: Wipe off the excess petroleum jelly with tissue paper.

The purpose of the toothbrush is to remove the old skin on the lips while the petroleum jelly leaves your lips very supple. Do it a couple times a every day until your lips are no longer dry.

When To Let Go

Ella — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:06:34 +0000

Skin irritation often starts with the wrong product that you use and apply on your face. Oftentimes we forget to check the products that we use on our face because we tend to think that cosmetics don�t expire just like our food.

But then think again, expired makeup can cause serious problems to your skin and your health. Always remember when you had bought the product you put on your face.

Products that you apply to your eyes, like mascara, last for only about 3 months. Facial moisturizers, eye shadows, concealers and lipstick should be discarded after 12 months.

Cream or Powder Blush

Ella — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:49:21 +0000

Blush on brings happiness on ones dreary face and gives it glow. Blushers are obtainable in cream, powder or liquid. Choose a color of a blush that is nearer to the color of your cheeks. Most women favor to use a powder blush since it is less expensive and easier to apply or to reapply for touch ups. Blusher is the last makeup after you are done applying your foundation and eye shadow on your face. Be sure you just put a right amount of blush on your cheeks, as this will make for a more professional and softer look. When you are applying blush on you must follow this tip in order to achieve what you want to have.

Blush-On

Ella — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:57:40 +0000

Blush on brings radiance on one�s dull face and gives it radiance. Blushers are available in cream, powder or liquid. Select a color of a blush that is closer to the color of your cheeks.

Most women prefer to use a powder blush because it�s less expensive and easier to apply or to reapply for touch ups. Blusher is the last makeup after you�re done applying your foundation and eye shadow on your face.Make sure you just put a right amount of blush on your cheeks, as this will make for a more professional and softer look.

Tools You Need

Ella — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:01:27 +0000

Makeup is not complete without the tools that you need to apply them or even enhance your beauty. Use eyelash curlers, to accentuate your eyes before applying your mascara. Use an eye shadow brush on eyelids for those beautiful eyes. Brush for your blusher to achieve those rosy cheeks. These are just some of the essential tools you may want to carry along your purse or use at home for better make up application. Just make sure to clean them often as not to irritate your skin. Dusty and dirty make up tools causes bacteria that may lead to acne and other skin irritation.