Nov 7, 2011

Anti Aging Make Up Tips

Makeup really is an art form that can be used to reverse the signs of aging. A perfectly made up canvas can hide a multitude of sins, helping to even out skin tone and create a smooth polished finish. There is nothing is more aging than a full coverage matte finish that settles in creases, accentuating fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Your foundation needs to look as natural as possible, in order for your natural glow to shine through.
Skin prep: Your preparation needs to take as long as your application to boost moisture content and prevent dryness. If you have time use a moisture quenching mask 15 minutes before you apply your base, this will help to rehydrate the skin which is important as we get age as skin starts to lose its natural moisture.
Primer: This is a must have for mature skin types The main ingredient is silicone that works to fill in fine lines and smooth the surface of the skin. it will also help your foundation to glide on effortlessly, leaving your skin looking like silk.
Foundation: Fortunately today there are numerous formulations to choose from. Most mature skin types are dry, so you want to avoid using matte oil free formulas unless your skin is excessively oily, as these bases can have a tendency to look chalky on the skin. The best foundation base is going to be a hydrating liquid formula, which will not only make your skin look refreshed and moisturized, but will also help to plump out any fine lines. Many foundations today also contain light reflecting particles that will prevent your skin looking to flat.
Concealer: It is really important that you choose the right concealer for your particular skin type. Otherwise it will look to bright, making you look like you have been wearing skiing goggles. Look for one that is creamy in texture, that has light reflecting particles and that is one to two shades lighter then your foundation. Apply concealer after your foundation and then blend it in with a brush, that way you use less and you can see what imperfections require coverage.
Blusher: Many women make the mistake of using blusher to make their face look more sculptured, this should be left to your contouring and highlighting techniques. Stay away from bold colors and opt for soft corals, pinks and rose that make the skin look instantly fresher and younger.
Powder: Once you have applied your base use your powder to help set your makeup so that it will last the day. Translucent powders are feathery, light and leave a light luminous shine on the skin. Buy a powder that has light reflecting or diffusing particles that will help to obscure any fine lines and imperfections.

Nov 4, 2011

How to Look Beautiful with The Use of Light Makeup



  Light makeup can give you the natural look you have always desired for. Let it be for office or for some party girls with light makeup always stand out in a crowd. In this article you will read some excellent light makeup ideas that will help to minimize face blemishes and discolorations.
  When you are using light makeup you should apply it with some technique and delicacy. Light makeup should be applied by shaping the foundation, colors and powder in such a way that it should perfectly match your skin tone and it should not be obvious to the rest of the world.
  Light Makeup Tips
  Makeup should never be excessively used. Light makeup aims at protecting your skin, once you step outside. Let's have a look at some light makeup tips to make your makeup last longer and keep you fresh all day.
  Beauty experts always say that let your skin breathe, to get a younger looking skin it is important to keep the moisture locked as sweating dries the skin. Learn some natural makeup tips.
  Before applying light makeup wash your face with warm water. Then brush your face lightly with loose powder.
  You should always wear a foundation which has a light base as it helps in highlighting your eyes and lips. A lightweight foundation levels your skin tone.
  Try to use matte shades to attain a simple look, matte shades absorb light and hence minimize imperfections and faint lines.
  Massage with a light shimmery cream, on the apples of your cheeks.
  Use of eye shadows can help highlighting your eyebrows and eyelashes to get a more natural look.
  Use a glossy lipstick which is a shade deeper than your natural lip color. By following these simple tips you can easily achieve that natural yet radiant look. Just be careful by not applying too much makeup as it makes a very pity sight. Also have a look at good makeup tips.
  Light Makeup Look
  While applying light makeup it is important to use a light makeup foundation. Go for oil-free foundations as do not make your skin look greasy. Use a small amount, and gently brush around the main areas of the face which includes the foreheads, cheeks, chin and nose.
  Now let's start with cheek color. Select a blush that is lightly tinted and which does not contain too many pigments. Opt for light pink or light peach, these two colors always make the skin look vibrant and fresh. Always use a large blush brush to apply the blush, focus on covering a wider area and not just some specific parts. You might be interested in makeup brushes and their uses.
  When you apply eye color during the day time make sure it is of a softer shade of brown or gray. Don't make the eye makeup to harsh. Restrict the use of heavy black eyeliner, dark eye shadow or a black mascara because they give a clear sign that you have used excessive makeup. Pick a brow or a gray eyeliner and draw a thin line on the top eyelid close to the eyelashes.
  Use lip gloss which is lightly tinted or try a clear lip gloss to make your lips shine without causing the lips to look artificial.
  Warnings
  Always remember, that makeup is not a mask. If it takes you more than 6 minutes to remove it, you are using it too much.
  Makeup is used to highlight your features not cover them, so use minimal makeup.
  Always take your makeup off before sleeping, if you don't you will have acne.
  Some makeup products are tested on animals, if you don't support this then buy products that aren't tested on animals. Read the instructions on the box carefully.
  Concealer may get messy sometimes so try not to smudge it when you apply it first, always have a good makeup remover before applying a concealer.

Nov 2, 2011

Summer Makeup Tips

Summer is definitely approaching, and with this season, more and more people hit the beach, catch some surf, slurp on pina coladas and rocking sexy bikinis. Along with these, your makeup should give off that summery glow that everyone should be raring to have. And so, I give you the top ten amazingly easy summer makeup tips to make you feel like a sun goddess.
TEN EASY SUMMER MAKEUP TIPS
1. Natural Eyes
This summer, well... every summer, it's all about going natural. You don't need to have really dark eye shadows in order for you to look chic. The neutral look complements your glowing face during summer. Besides, the weather can get really hot that putting make-up full on can be a lot of work. All that you really need to do is to just have perfectly shaped brows and apply two coats of mascara (it is recommended to use either a black brown or brown mascara to make it more natural) on your lashes and your all set.
2. Go for Gold
Applying gold shimmer on your lids can definitely make your eyes pop. A great tip is to dab a little of it on the inner part of your eye, which is the tear duct area.
3. Opt For Tinted Moisturizers
Liquid and powder foundations can get very heavy during the summer time. Choose tinted moisturizers instead. It provides coverage without the heaviness. All you have to do is to dab a bit of concealer on your problem areas such as under eye circles, and then using a sponge, apply the product evenly all over your face.
4. Bronzer is Your Best Friend
I can never say this enough. This wonderful product instantly gives your face a natural glow without exposing yourself to the sun! Dab some of this product on areas where the sun usually hits you (on your forehead, nose, chin, and cheeks). Don't put too much product on. the key is to blend until you are satisfied.
5. Put Some Color on Your Cheeks
Applying blush on your cheeks instantly puts color on your face. Peach-toned, or corally toned blushes are great for summer.
6. Go Nude on the Lips
Nude-ish colors are best worn when you are hitting the beach. To keep 'em cool, place them inside the cooler or let them stay near the air conditioner to keep it from melting.
7. Protect Your Face With a Moisturizer.
Use moisturizers with SPF 15 or higher. It will definitely protect your face from harmful UV rays.
8. Go for Waterproof Mascara
Sweating is inevitable during the warmer seasons, so there is a great possibility for your makeup to melt off. Try using waterproof mascara in order to prevent yourself from having ugly raccoon eyes.
9. Choose Eyeliners That Scream Summer
Warm Brown, slate gray and navy blue eyeliners are great to use during the summer. Apply them with a light hand and you're good to go.
10. Sunscreen Is Always In
Before you put on those gorgeous Dior sunglasses, apply a generous amount of sunscreen that has broad spectrum SPF 30. You don't want to have pale goggles on.

Oct 31, 2011

Makeup Ideas to Make You Look Younger



 We are under so much pressure to look young, that sometimes we overdo on the makeup and end up looking garish and older. Beauty magazines and television constantly drum it to our head that any women who don't look like a 22 year old is over-the-hill. While aging is inevitable, you have to realize that anti aging creams and serums can only help you to reduce the signs of aging. The best way to combat aging is to take it in your stride so that you look graceful even with a few lines and wrinkles. That is not to say that you let yourself go and don't wear any makeup at all. The right makeup is very effective in giving your complexion a warm glow and a youthful look. The worst mistake that most women make at the first sign of a wrinkle is to pile on heavy foundation to conceal it. Well it does not work. Too much of foundation can make you look older than you are. To make your life easier here are some makeup tips for looking younger.
Makeup Tips and Tricks to Look Younger
The skin starts to age mid 20s onwards with the skin losing its elasticity. Combine this with inadequate sun protection, faulty diet and improper skin care regimen, and you will have skin that looks blotchy with sun spots and enlarged pores. All these problems can be avoided if you just make changes in your lifestyle and beauty care regimen. Nevertheless there is makeup that can help you to look youthful and fresh. Given below are some natural makeup tips for looking younger.
Foundation and Concealer
One of the best makeup tips to fake younger looking skin is to use foundation with a light hand. A face made up with a layer of foundation will only make you look older. So apply foundation or concealer only on those parts of skin where needed, like under eye dark circles and dark spots. A liquid foundation with luminescent or pearlescent particles is best for camouflaging fine lines and wrinkles. It gives the skin an even glow and because of its light weight formulation it does not look heavy or cakey. If your skin is relatively free of blemishes and dark spots, you can use a tinted moisturizer instead of a heavy foundation. Under no circumstances should you use powder based foundation as it settles on the fine lines and wrinkles of the skin, making you look older.
The best way to apply liquid foundation is to use a damp sponge to apply it on the skin. If you are over 40, then it would be a good idea to use a primer before you put on the foundation. A primer helps to smoothen fine lines and wrinkles giving you a smooth and flawless look.
Eye Shadows and Eyeliner
Eye makeup should be soft and eyes should be done in light or neutral matt shades. You should avoid frosted eye shadows as they accentuate fine lines and crows foot. As we age, the eyelids sag and droop. To camouflage this you need to make sure that you choose lighter colored eyes shadows as they help to make eyes appear bigger than they are. Shades like champagne, plum and taupe works best. Also apply a light glimmery eyeshadow at the inner corner of the eye and at the browbone to open up the eyes.
Use an eyelash curler before you apply mascara as it will help to open up your eyes. Choose a good lengthening and volumizing mascara. Avoid applying eyeliner to the entire upper and lower lid of the eyes. This makes the eyes appear enclosed which makes them look smaller. To enhance the shape of your eyes, apply a soft pencil eyeliner two thirds from the outer corner of the eyes for the upper eyelid and fully to the lower eyelids starting from the inner to outer corners. Smudge it slightly to give it a natural look.
Blusher and Lipstick
Many women shy away from using a blusher. But a bit of color on your cheeks can make your complexion look fresh and youthful. Choose a peach or dusky rose colored blusher to accentuate your cheekbones. Don't know where to apply blusher? Just tilt your head down for a minute and look carefully in the mirror. The area of the cheeks where you see a natural blush is the place where you need to apply the blusher.
As lips begin to lose their collagen, lips become thinner. A good makeup tip to plump up the lips, is to apply a lip balm before applying a lipstick. A good lip balm will not only help to combat dryness but it will also prevent lipstick from bleeding and settling into the fine lines of the lips. One of the best tips for looking younger is to avoid using dark lipsticks and matt lipsticks. A light or nude colored lipstick with a pearly effect will give you a youthful look. Just a dab of clear gloss applied at the center of the lips will make your lips appear smoother and poutier.

Oct 29, 2011

Step-by-Step Eye Makeup Guide

Even if you've been applying eye makeup for years, it helps to have fresh new tips. Read on to learn how to achieve a more seamless look when applying eye makeup.The first step in applying eye makeup is to use a primer. A simple foundation primer will work around the eye area and provides a more flawless look.
 Then, apply your concealer to the eye area and use a foundation brush to apply foundation to the entire face and eye area. This will create a nice base for applying eye makeup.Once you've created a base, it's time to choose eyeshadow. Choose a product that rates high in beauty product reviews, such as L'Oreal Paris HiP Concentrated Shadow Duo. The lighter color in the palette should be applied all over the eyelid. Then, use an eyeshadow crease brush to sweep the darkest color in your creases. Apply a liner to the top lid only and sweep on 1 to 2 coats of mascara to finish off the look.

Oct 26, 2011

Eye Makeup Tips for Women

Some good eye makeup tips and tricks can help you create those sexy, mesmerizing eyes. Just master few tricks on how to contour your eyes with eyeshadow and mascara and you will be able to create the look you want to achieve with confidence.Eye makeup is something that can really define your "appearance". You can apply a little eye makeup for beautiful eyes for office time. When you have to go out for a party, simply go for heavy, dramatic eye makeup. Applying eye makeup doesn't have to be a difficult task. You just need to know how to apply eyeshadow, how to apply eyeliner and mascara, and you can get any look you want to achieve.Here are few easy eye makeup tips and tricks that women can use to achieve the best look possible:
When applying your eye makeup, you should begin with your foundation or primer. Apply your foundation or primer all over your face and neck evenly. This will help you correct any skin flaws like scars, spots or blemishes, and create perfect canvas for your overall makeup.
There are many women who find it really difficult to choose shades for their eye makeup. Women who have read hair should go with shades like peach, reddish browns, coppers, pinks etc. Women who have fair skin and hair should choose shades creams and taupes. Women with dark complexion should choose shades like mochas and chocolates. Women who have grey hair should go with colors like grey, soft purples and blues.
For a simple, daytime makeup, simply dust the eyelid with one shade of eyeshadow. You can choose a cream eyeshadow to achieve this look. You can also go with light to medium shades to look your best. Once you are done with your eyeshadow, apply eyeliner and mascara to your eyes.
For a more emphasizing look, simply apply the lighter shade of eyeshadow first. Then apply the light shade of eyeshadow with a medium eyeshadow brush over the entire lid area. Be sure you go gently from the lash line to the crease. Now apply a medium shade in the crease line with a small eyeshadow brush. Now extend a little beyond the crease to the brow bone. It will add depth to your beautiful eyes.
If you want to achieve a dramatic look, apply a medium to deep shade of eyeshadow on the upper lash line. Be sure you create the line soft and smudged. Now apply this shade under the bottom lash line and smudge it lightly.

Oct 24, 2011

Makeup Tips For Black Women

Embrace what you were born with, as this is what makes you unique and special. If you are thinking of applying makeup to emphasize your features, it is important that you do it properly. Not everyone is an expert at putting on makeup and those that are dark-skinned find it even more challenging. With these makeup tips for black women, you will be on your way to achieving the look that you desire.
Pick the Right Foundation
Finding the right foundation for black women is now possible with the variety of foundation shades available that are suitable for women with dark or black skin tones. However it is important that you know your skin type and skin tone to be able to choose the right one. Sometimes you might not find the right shade for you. If this is the case then you will need to blend a dark and a light shade together to achieve the perfect shade. By doing this, you will be able to get a natural look that matches your skin tone best.
Go With Natural Shades
There is nothing more beautiful than trying to achieve a natural look. Dark-skinned women should opt for makeup that comes in natural shades to enhance their beauty. You might want to consider natural toned bronzers that will certainly make your face glow. Go with a nude lipstick or lip-gloss to emphasize your lips and have that irresistible pout. Black eyeliner or eye pencils are an absolute no-no. Stick to natural or brown eye pencil shades to compliment your features. For a night out, you might want to consider metallic eye shadow shades that will bring out your eyes.
Learn How to Blend
When applying makeup, you don't have to use just one shade. As mentioned earlier sometimes blending two shades of foundation will help you create the ideal shade for your skin. This works for eye shadow as well. If you want to accentuate your eyes, then consider using several shades and blend them together to achieve the right look.
Consider Makeup for Black Skin
Various cosmetic companies today specialize in producing makeup for women with black skin. With the different brands to choose from, you will certainly have a range of products that you can use. Using makeup that is made especially for black women is something you should consider. These products are created with your skin tone in mind making it very suitable for you.
These makeup tips for black women should help you out the next time you decide to put on makeup. Wearing makeup the right way will help you enhance your beauty and will make you stand out in a good way. Along with knowing how to apply makeup, make sure that you know how to care for your skin as well. Remember to cleanse and moisturize your skin daily. Also, don't forget to wear sunscreen before applying makeup to shield your face from the sun.