How To Use Concealer Perfectly

Posted on September 14, 2012 by admin

Do you ever wonder why celebrities look so much more flawless in their beauty than the everyday woman? Perhaps it’s their access to top makeup artists; they use tricks which keep them looking gorgeous. Or maybe it’s just that they know how to make the best use of concealer. Check out the following tips to see if any of them could help you with your beauty regimen.

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How is it that celebrities achieve a flawless yet natural look? Low-maintenance looks can be perhaps compared to a good book. The easier they are to read, the greater the skill required to write them. In other words, looking natural may require more skill than it appears. It usually comes down to applying the right concealer to the dark circles under the eyes and to any other blemishes.

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Using a concealer only works well if you use the right shade and type. Your basic concealer should match your skin tone or be a shade lighter than your foundation. A concealer with yellow tones works best to cover dark circles. A concealer with green undertones works best to cover redness on the skin. You can add a hint of the correct color of eye shadow to mix with your basic concealer to achieve these formulas.

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Concealer comes in a solid stick, cream, and liquid forms. You can also get concealer that brushes on for a speedy fix. A good quality to look for in a concealer is one that’s water-resistant. Cream and stick concealers tend to give the better coverage and are easier to apply than the liquid concealers. Particularly if you have sensitive skin, another great feature in a concealer is one that has mineral pigment color, not dye-based color.

Concealer should be applied before the foundation. Dab the concealer on gently with your finger with light pats. Follow concealer with foundation and then the application of light, translucent powder.

If you get your concealer right, you may look as flawless as the stars.

Look Beautiful With The Right Make-up

Posted on July 26, 2012 by RJ

Foundation: This is probably one of the most overlooked part when doing your make-up. People who use the wrong foundation that doesn’t match their skin one and skin type should take note of this, some foundation can actually age you. Yes, medium to full coverage foundation sometimes define your fine lines which makes you look older than your actual age. The fix? Be sure to keep your skin hydrated and don’t skip on moisturizer. And go for moisturizer that stimulates collagen production and those that lightens dark spots.

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Lipstick: As we age, our lips lose its suppleness and plumpness that it makes our lips thinner. Avoiding very dark colored lipstick is advised but that doens’t mean you can’t wear those burgundy and red lipsticks anymore. Instead, enjoy lipsticks by using those that are moisture rich and probably the glossy ones. But if you’re not ready to change your lipstick to something glossy, you can still wear a matte lipstick and just top it off with a little amount of lip gloss.

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Concealer: Sure we’ve seen make-up boohoo’s and oftentimes, the suspect is a very light concealer that makes you look like having a racoon eyes, only, it is white. The problem with very light concealer, is instead of its primary effect that it conceals, it will make dark circles even more visible and it won’t match your faces’ skin tone. So opt for a tone lighter than your natural one and apply just the right amout. If you put on a little more, you’ll look ashy.

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Blush: Blushers should make your face glow, not make you look like a red tomato or a clown just got out of circus. Like I’ve always said in my previous posts, apply a little amount of blush-on first and work you’re way from there. I love liquid cheek tints as they look more natural and not drying.

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Love Your Lips

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jenna

What woman would be caught dead without a lipstick in her purse? Hopefully none. This little thing called lipstick has been used by women for more than 5000 years ago in Ur, an ancient city near Babylon. Queen Shub-ad was said to have been the first one to use what we now call “lipstick”. In ancient Egypt, wearing a lip colorant means having higher status in society while in ancient Greece, the red pigments were reserved for the prostitutes.

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Since then, the lipstick has enjoyed a colorful history down from the colors to the ingredients. Women in England even used sheep fat and red roots to create a lip rouge while American women put on some red liquor on their lips. This obsession for having plump, kissable lips was what led the French company Guerlain to invent the first lip rouge in the form of a stick.

A cover of Vogue from 1930 (image: comicbookbrain.com)

Picking a lipstick color can be difficult for some women. Here’s a quick guide on how to choose a shade that will go well with your complexion:

1. Dark colors for night and light colors during the day. Lipsticks with matte or cream finish are best used during the day while high gloss ones are great at night.

2. Pick a color that complements your skin. For lighter skin tones, it’s best to use ones with orange tones, light brown, and pink. Plum or burgundies are great for dark skin tones.

3. Lip liners should be a shade darker than your lipstick.

4. Don’t be afraid to ask an expert. Most beauty bars have in-house experts that can help you choose the right shade.

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The good old lipstick has gone a long way from being used by ancient women to modern women like us. It certainly gives extra boost to any of your looks. This is why every woman should have one.

Hurry, hunt for that perfect lipstick!

Tips for Stand-Out Eye Makeup Part 3: Mascara Application

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

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Once you’ve applied your defining eye liner and stand-out eye shadow, it’s time to apply your mascara. There are several options as far as the function of mascara. You can find a type that’s just right for you, to accentuate your natural beauty and reflect your personal style.

Lash Curler

Not everyone needs a lash curler. But for people with lashes that droop downward or that stick straight out, a lash curler is a lifesaver. The following are a few tips regarding the use of lash curlers:

Your lash curler should be wide enough for the full lash line.
Always make sure the rubber pads are secure before using the curler. The metal edge will damage or break your lashes.
Always curl your lashes before applying mascara. The lashes are more prone to break if you curl afterward.
To achieve a natural look, begin crimping at the lash base and slowly move to the tips.

Tips for Mascara Care and Application

Never pump the mascara wand in the tube. This pushes air into the tube and causes the mascara to dry out.
If excess mascara is on the mascara wand, gently blot the end of the brush with a clean tissue.
Hold the mascara brush parallel to the floor and apply from base to the tip of the lashes.
To separate lashes and avoid clumping, roll the wand as you apply the mascara.
Apply mascara from underneath for upper lashes. If you apply it from the top, the mascara will weigh the lashes down.
Apply mascara to the lower lashes with a light touch. One coat is perfect for a more natural look. Two to three coats will create a more dramatic look.

Be sure to read about the types of mascara in the final part of our series. Also see Part 1 about eye liner and Part 2 about eye shadow.

By Stevie McHugh