Archive for July, 2010
Prepping for Makeup Skin – Care for Flawless Coverage
Prepping for Makeup – Skin Care for Flawless Coverage
As we all know, makeup is a great way to bring out the best in your face and features. What we all know as well is that makeup can only do so much on skin that is oily, dry, flaky or completely unpredictable. Luckily there are steps you can take to prep your skin to be makeup ready every day you go out, even if it’s just for running errands. There are three basic steps to skin care for makeup use – cleanse, moisturize and night treatments.
The first step to taking care of your skin so it will be makeup worthy for the next day is cleansing. It is best to cleanse twice a day – once in the morning and once before bed. This ensures that the makeup you work one day is cleaned off, and that in the morning all the nightly oils get cleaned away. In the morning when you cleanse, moisturize. Find yourself a good moisturizer with an SPF rating to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun and keep it well hydrated.
The last step to prepping your skin for flawless coverage with makeup is to use a night cream or pimple cream at night after you cleanse. This takes care of the oils and clogged pores from the makeup and day’s wear on the skin. By using these three steps, your facial skin can be well hydrated, cleansed and kept clear of clogged pores so that makeup goes on smoother and your face constantly looks better.
Red Lipstick, The Most Appealing Lip Color On Earth
Red Lipstick, The Most Appealing Lip Color On Earth
Girls from all over the world look to be more attractive by changing their hair, clothes or by adding a little makeup to enhance their features. Red lipstick is something that every girl dreams of wearing but often lacks the confidence to do so. If you find yourself in this boat and are considering taking the plunge then learn more about it.
Scarlett Johansson’s Red Lip Makeup
What makes red so special?
Red lipstick is associated with confidence and sexiness, and is often seen being worn by famous movie and music stars. It is something that has been around for decades and will probably never go out of fashion. It is a color that every girl should have in her makeup bag.
Choosing your shade
Red lipstick comes in hundreds of different shades, and the reason for this is what suits one woman may not suit another. Whether you go for a lighter or a darker shade will depend on a number of things. Brighter reds are good if you have fair skin or olive skin. Darker shades are fine if you have fair skin with dark hair, olive skin or dark skin. It will also depend on the look you are going for. If you want that sexy look then a deep red is good, and if you are just looking for a more casual red then darker shades are good.
Applying red lipstick
Red lipstick can’t just be put on like other colors. This is because mistakes with this color are easily noticeable. The first thing you need to do is find a lip liner that matches the shade of the lipstick and outline your lips. Then take a brush and apply the lipstick carefully. This will give you a smoother and more even look. You can apply a second coat for that extra polished look.
Urban Decay Makeup Gift Sets
Urban Decay Makeup Gift Sets
Urban Decay is a contemporary makeup company that has a great edge to it and therefore is a great type of makeup company for girls to check out. A great thing about Urban Decay is that it features a great number of different makeup gift sets for girls.
The Lip Envy gift set is a great set to see. Lip Envy is a set that features appealing colors and glosses that are very durable. This set features a stick-free lipstick and mascara along with eyeshadow and primer. All of these products can be very easy to apply.
For girls who are interested in tanned looks the Baked gift set is a great one to check out from Urban Decay. The Baked set features a bronzing powder, tan lip gloss and an eye pencil. It even features a Body Glow cream that can be applied onto the arms and legs for full body coverage.
Next there is the Loose gift set. Loose features vibrant hues in blue, purple and white. Eyeshadows in the Loose Pigments line are featured in this set along with a primer, an eyebrow care box and mineral makeup that works to give the skin a radiant complexion.
The last of these makeup gift sets for girls to see is the Cream gift set. This set contains a series of materials that are waterproof and are able to last for longer periods of time without having to deal with adding weight to the skin. Eye pencils, cream shadows and eyeshadow primers are included in this set.
Kim Kardashian’s Makeup Look, What Sets Hers Apart
Kim Kardashian’s Makeup Look – What Sets Hers Apart
Kim Kardashian is one of the most talked about celebrities in Hollywood today, and for good reason. One of the things she’s talked about for is her usually flawless makeup look on the red carpet at Hollywood events. Getting Kim’s look doesn’t have to be difficult, however. In fact, getting Kim’s look is as easy as buying a few good products and following a few good tips. Try these next time you want to look like a star when you go out.
Kim Kardashian Makeup
The smoky eye look never looked so good as when on the face of the lovely Kim Kardashian. Getting this look is much simpler than you may think. Start with a very dark smoky shadow in brown, grey or black for her look, and smear it on from lash line to crease, maybe going just over the crease. Once this is applied, line your lids upper and lower with midnight black eyeliner in liquid form – no need to fan out at the ends or anything. Layer two types of mascara like Kim does for a sultry and very plump eyelash look. Kim only uses cream blush for her cheeks, and she’s a big fan of sparkly eyes with matte nude lips. For nude lips, look for a matte lipstick in a nude color to match your lips. This brings out the work you’ve done on your eyes much more. Cream blush on just the apples of the cheeks for a pink glow that compliments her eyes and sets off her nude lips. Try these tips for a truly Kardashian makeup look at your next party.
Check Out Modern NARS Makeup Gift Sets
Check Out Modern NARS Makeup Gift Sets
NARS, a line that is commonly known for being a popular line among major celebrities, is also a line that offers a number of makeup gift sets for girls. These sets include a variety of products that work to help with emphasizing the natural beauty of one’s face without causing the face to become irritated.
NARS Makeup Gifts For Girls
Makeup Primer is a popular thing to be found in many makeup gift sets for girls from NARS. This is something that works with SPF 20 and is used to help with creating a strong base around one’s face to help make it look its best. This is something that can be used to help with getting a girl’s face to look great.
Loose Powder is also featured in many sets from NARS. Loose Powder is something that works to help with filling in pores on the skin so that it will be able to keep from developing a great amount of oil that can easily disrupt makeup.
Lipstick sets are great to check out as well. A variety of lipstick sets for girls are available with many different hues that are appealing and can work with some strong quality designs. These include the pure red Fire Down Below color and the poppy red Manhunt design.
The Day and Night eyeshadow set is great to see as well. This works with six eyeshadows that can be mixed and are transparent in terms of how they are made. They can last for good periods of time and will not show off any creases over time.
Angelina Jolie’s Makeup Style, How to Get Her Look
Angelina Jolie’s Makeup Style, How to Get Her Look
A woman known for her neutral and classic makeup looks, Angelina Jolie stuns everyone at red carpet events, usually without much more work than we do every day in our own homes. Getting Angelina’s look, from when she’s walking down the street to her lighting up the red carpet, is much easier than you may think. With a few techniques to keep in mind you can look like her makeup artist is your own, and with not even as much effort.
Angelina Jolie’s Makeup Style Summer 2010
One of the signature aspects of Angelina Jolie’s look is her nude lips. Because her lips are so full, she rarely wants to play them up by putting bright colored lip sticks and glosses on them. To get her nude lips, find a shade of lipstick or gloss that is just a little darker than your lips. Use a lip liner that is close to the same color to trace in your lips so the lipstick will stay on longer, and boom! You’ve got Angelina Jolie’s nude lips.
Angelina Jolie’s Latest Makeup Look
Another great part of Angelina’s look is her sultry eyes. To get this look on your eyes, use a neutral or earth tone and a darker neutral liner. Smudge the eyeliner upward as you put it on, then apply the neutral eye shadow to your creases. For best results, try an eye shadow that has a bit of sparkle for a better night look, or play it down for a day at the office. Remember that with a dramatic eye you always want to keep your lips subtle, like Angelina Jolie does.
Black Lipstick, Tips, Advice 2010
Black Lipstick, Tips, Advice 2010
The makeup industry has undergone numerous changes, some of which have been inspired by new fashion, and some that have sparked new trends. Black lipstick is one such trend that has been around for quite some time, and girls around the world are considering adding it to their makeup bags.
Brief history
Black lip color has been around for longer than you may think. In some cultures it is used as a sign of victory, while in others it is just intended to clarify tribal identification. It has been used as part of costumes in horror movies, especially those featuring vampires. It was only recently that it became associated with punk rockers and Goths.
Who looks good in it?
No matter what color a lipstick is, it has the potential to look really good or really bad on somebody, and the same is true for black lipstick. Because it is a dark lipstick it will complement any dark feature, whether it is skin tone or hair colour. It would suit those with lighter skin tones and dark hair, if they don’t mind being mistaken for a Goth. People with very dark skin tones can also pull this off, especially if they have very dark eyes. Generally the youth tend to be able to work the look better then children or adults.
How to wear black lipstick
When wearing black lipstick you should follow the rules of makeup and create a balance. Since you’ll be having dark lips, you want to pay down the eye makeup. Some light eyeliner may be in order but that is where it should stop. As far as application goes, it is best to use a brush so that you can apply it smoothly and evenly. You may even decide to get dark reds or purples that appear almost black, if you can’t see yourself wearing black.
Invisible Makeup, How To Apply It For Naturally Gorgeous Look
Invisible Makeup – How To Apply It For Naturally Gorgeous Look
Some girls want to look fabulous for parties or for a night out on the town and will often use bright and sparkly colors. Other girls prefer a more natural look, especially for everyday activities. This is where invisible makeup comes in, and you can apply it and look gorgeous in just a few steps.
1) Cleanse: use a gentle cleanser to get rid of the oil, dirt, and dead skin on your face. Try not to use a harsh cleanser that will dry your skin.
2) Tone: using toner on your face will help to keep your skin firm.
3) Moisturize: this will help to keep your skin moist, and provide the perfect platform for smooth, even makeup.
4) Concealer: you can use concealer if you want to hide any imperfections like scars, blemishes or dark spots. This should always be put on before the foundation.
5) Foundation: apply foundation to your face, but make sure that the color matches your skin tone. Blend it in until it almost disappears.
6) Blush: blush is meant to add a bit of color to your skin and make you look more alive. Less is more, so use it sparingly on your cheeks.
7) Eye shadow: try to find a natural color that is close to your skin tone like brown or beige.
8. Powder: use translucent powder to dust your face. This will help to create a more natural look.
9) Lipstick: try and pick a shade of lipstick that is close to the natural color of your lips. If you are using lip liner as well it should be the same shade.
10) Eyeliner: if you are going to use eyeliner, try and do so subtly on the outer half of your eyelid. You may use white, black or brown to look more natural.
How to Find a Balance with Makeup
How to Find a Balance with Makeup
So you’re planning a night out on a town or a comfortable, cozy dinner date with your partner, and you’re having makeup issues. This happens to all of us – even professionals have had some bad makeup days. What you may not know is that there are some tips you can follow to help you find, apply and rock your makeup look to go with any occasion possible.
A big thing to keep in mind when planning your makeup look is how you are going to be wearing your hair. Often times when a hairdo is up and extravagant or overdone, and the makeup is overdone, it can get a little drag queen/Stephen King’s It when all’s said and done. Doing your makeup in the opposite style of your hair is a good tip to keep in mind. Another great tip to keep in mind is to do the opposite with your lips/cheeks as you do with your eyes to avoid overdoing it on everything.
The occasion for which you are putting on makeup is also important to consider. For example, a night out on the town will probably include some night clubs with very dark lighting, which means you need brighter and heavier makeup to be seen then you would in a well-lighted restaurant. Or for a night with a partner in a romantic setting where your will be sitting close enough to see every line, you may want to go light on the makeup in order to be seen in the most flattering way.
Foundation Faux Pas
Foundation Faux Pas
We’ve all seen it – the woman walking down the street with an orange face and VERY light skin, believing she looks tan, or the woman who is tan wearing foundation that is just a little too light, making her look like a geisha girl. What you may not know is that it may not be her fault, however. Many women struggle with finding and applying foundation correctly on a daily basis, and its cause is a lack of knowledge. With understanding a few faux pas of foundation you can be a pro and avoid embarrassment in no time.
One of the biggest faux pas of foundation buying and wearing is finding the wrong shade. For help with this problem, bring along a friend, a camera, and some common sense. If possible test the foundation on the back of your hand or on a small part of your face. Take a picture of yourself and get an opinion from your friend, then look at the picture. If you look like either example mentioned above, correct your course appropriately. Another huge faux pas is that of applying foundation with your fingers – this is embarrassingly damaging to your look and your skin. The oil from your fingers will mix with the chemicals in the foundation and cause oily, greasy, and very unattractive looking skin. Always use a professional style makeup applicator or sponge to get an even coverage with no oily places and no splotchiness. In general, taking a picture of yourself and being honest as well as smart about buying your foundations can help many of the faux pas you may suffer from.
