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Friday, December 24, 2010
3 Holiday Inspired Makeup Ideas
The holidays are a great time to experiment with colors and shades that you've never used before. Whether your holidays will be spent at home or in more social settings, we'll give you three ideas to get the holiday look you want! Put on the Charlie Brown Christmas CD and continue reading...
1. Blush with Pizazz.
Have a special someone showing up to the holiday party? You'll really get his attention by applying NARS Orgasm Blush (works with all shades and undertones). To make your look irresistible add a little MAC Bronzer under your cheekbones to get a contoured look.
2. Neutral Eyeshadow with Shimmer.
Eyeshadow is a simple and easy tool to highlight your eyes. Choose a neutral color for your eyelid, a soft black or brown eyeliner, and a mascara to complete your look. Take the look even further by adding a bronzer to enhance your cheekbones and temples. Remember ladies, less is more. Don't overload your foundation. Suggested Products: MaybellineTinted Moisterizer (or a sheer powder), Sephora Waterproof Eyeliner, MAC Naked Lunch Eyeshadow, and Sephora Mascara.
3. Red Shimmery Lips.
We all love reasons to put on deep colored lipstick. The holidays are the perfect excuse whether you're at work, home, or an event. Accompany your lipstick with a sheer gold or silver shimmery shade on top for a simple festive look. Suggested Products: MAC Prolong Red Lipstick (it'll last through kisses and smiles all day!). If you don't like deep colored lipstick use MAC Prrr Lipglass. It has a soft pink color but still makes a statement.
If you have any questions about holiday make up, be sure to leave a comment. Don't forget to subscribe so you can receive up to date tips and tricks.
1. Blush with Pizazz.
Have a special someone showing up to the holiday party? You'll really get his attention by applying NARS Orgasm Blush (works with all shades and undertones). To make your look irresistible add a little MAC Bronzer under your cheekbones to get a contoured look.
2. Neutral Eyeshadow with Shimmer.
Eyeshadow is a simple and easy tool to highlight your eyes. Choose a neutral color for your eyelid, a soft black or brown eyeliner, and a mascara to complete your look. Take the look even further by adding a bronzer to enhance your cheekbones and temples. Remember ladies, less is more. Don't overload your foundation. Suggested Products: MaybellineTinted Moisterizer (or a sheer powder), Sephora Waterproof Eyeliner, MAC Naked Lunch Eyeshadow, and Sephora Mascara.
3. Red Shimmery Lips.
We all love reasons to put on deep colored lipstick. The holidays are the perfect excuse whether you're at work, home, or an event. Accompany your lipstick with a sheer gold or silver shimmery shade on top for a simple festive look. Suggested Products: MAC Prolong Red Lipstick (it'll last through kisses and smiles all day!). If you don't like deep colored lipstick use MAC Prrr Lipglass. It has a soft pink color but still makes a statement.
If you have any questions about holiday make up, be sure to leave a comment. Don't forget to subscribe so you can receive up to date tips and tricks.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Perfect Makeup in Minutes
No matter what time of day it is, or how busy you are, there are certain golden rules when applying your makeup. Here is a short guide to getting your war paint right every time!
Laying The Foundations
Foundation should be the perfect match to your skin tone. Nobody looks good when they have skin the color of a pumpkin! And worse yet, beware of the tidemarks at the jaw line. Always make sure that your foundation is well blended if you want to avoid looking like you're wearing a mask.
Dark Circles?
No way! There is a huge range of products on the market for different tones and textures of concealer. Don't be tempted to go two shades lighter than your natural color, as it will make the darkness of your skin more gray and muddy. And be careful not to lay it on too thick. Apart from the fact that it looks like you're wearing too much makeup, it may also damage the delicate skin beneath your eyes. Remember, you want to tint the discoloration, not mask it.
Powdering Up
Keep your powder application light by using loose powder and a big brush for application. Less is definitely more here. Make sure that you buy a good powder that will sink into your skin, rather than visibly lie of the top of it.
Blushing Beauty
Only apply your blush to the apples of your cheeks, and build up the color layers slowly. Next, blend the blush in so that the color looks natural. Remember, you're just trying to enhance the facial definition that you already have. No matter how much we may want to, it is impossible to draw on fantastic cheekbones. Just be yourself!
Laying The Foundations
Foundation should be the perfect match to your skin tone. Nobody looks good when they have skin the color of a pumpkin! And worse yet, beware of the tidemarks at the jaw line. Always make sure that your foundation is well blended if you want to avoid looking like you're wearing a mask.
Dark Circles?
No way! There is a huge range of products on the market for different tones and textures of concealer. Don't be tempted to go two shades lighter than your natural color, as it will make the darkness of your skin more gray and muddy. And be careful not to lay it on too thick. Apart from the fact that it looks like you're wearing too much makeup, it may also damage the delicate skin beneath your eyes. Remember, you want to tint the discoloration, not mask it.
Powdering Up
Keep your powder application light by using loose powder and a big brush for application. Less is definitely more here. Make sure that you buy a good powder that will sink into your skin, rather than visibly lie of the top of it.
Blushing Beauty
Only apply your blush to the apples of your cheeks, and build up the color layers slowly. Next, blend the blush in so that the color looks natural. Remember, you're just trying to enhance the facial definition that you already have. No matter how much we may want to, it is impossible to draw on fantastic cheekbones. Just be yourself!
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