It is important to understand that makeup like most things has a life span. Products must be replaced and cleaned or you risk endangering your health.  When storing your makeup make sure to keep it in a cool place as heat has a direct negative effect.  Cost is often a concern for many, who [...]]]>

It is important to understand that makeup like most things has a life span. Products must be replaced and cleaned or you risk endangering your health.  When storing your makeup make sure to keep it in a cool place as heat has a direct negative effect.  Cost is often a concern for many, who are not inclined to throw out products that have only been half used. That said if those products harbour bacteria they will definitely not give you the look you want and can have health side effects like eye infections, skin abrasions and cold sores. For your own health it is vital to maintain your own makeup kit, we do not recommend sharing it with others as it enhances the chances of catching infections.

Steps:

• Empty your makeup kit of all items, put it in the washing machine and give it a through clean. If it has taken too much wear replace it as soon as you have the opportunity. Look for something that is sturdy and can hold your collection with lots of room. It is ideal to have two kits – a larger one for home and one that you can travel with.
• Check your mascara products. It is recommended that they be replaced every three-five months
• Clean your brushes, eyelash curler, pencil sharpeners
• Sharpen your eye and lip pencils – removing any debris that may have collected on the tops. Recommended usage – a year.
• Recommended usage for concealer, cleansers, foundations and moisturizers is no more than 9months and less for some and no more than a year for eye shadow, blush, lipstick, shimmer and toners.
• Each product is unique and different so simply sticking to timelines is not always the best option use your senses and discard any products that smell or taste off – as this is an immediate sign that something is wrong with them.
• The last and most enjoyable step involves replacing and finding new products. Dare to be different and try some unique products – change your colors and give yourself a new refreshing look.

Do you struggle with applying makeup? Many people try to apply makeup daily, trying to look like famous people or at least trying not to look like a clown, well, unless clowning is a profession, that is. It is possible to have very little blush and eye-shades applied to [...]]]> How to Apply Makeup: For Beginners

Do you struggle with applying makeup? Many people try to apply makeup daily, trying to look like famous people or at least trying not to look like a clown, well, unless clowning is a profession, that is. It is possible to have very little blush and eye-shades applied to the face and eyes and still gaining the most beautiful effects, shiny, soft and smooth looking skin.

How to Put on Makeup: The Don’ts First

• If you have oily skin, steer clear of makeup that is dense, like foundations, as they will not permit your face to breathe, which leads to acne or boils
• Do not use foundation that is too dark or too light
• Do not apply makeup too profoundly underneath your eyes
• Use sufficient amounts of powder makeup so oils on the skin will soak up
• Avoid bright reds for lipstick colors if you have dark colored eyes
• Select blush that is lighter or medium, not real dark

Putting Makeup on Tips

When selecting eye makeup, consider your skin tone and eye color. If you have brown eyes, you are the blessed one. You can apply any shade and still look fabulous. Whichever shade you select, remember to put the lighter shades over the whole eyelid. You will use darker shades as final additions to the eye furrows. After you apply makeup to the eyes, you can opt to use blacks, dark browns or tinted mascaras. It is wise to buy waterproof mascara. That way, you can evade smears.

Applying Makeup, The Lips

For a more natural appearance, you can choose to use lip-gloss instead of lipstick. If you want to attract interest to your mouth and look like you are puckering up for a kiss, soften the remainder of your face paint and concentrate on a more theatrical color, especially if your facial tone is darker.

Applying Makeup, The Cheeks

• Avoid shades of blush that are darker or lighter than the tone of your skin – use shades that are as near to your skin tone as possible
• Apply the blush to the cheekbone and massage it into that area – some people suck their lips in, like the fish lips look, while they put blush on – that helps them place the makeup onto the correct area of the cheekbone
• Make sure you match colors, dark’s, lights, etc. – for example, warmer shades go with warmer shades, cooler shades go with cooler shades and so forth – Do not blend in two different types, like warm and cool together

When you apply makeup, remember:

• Less is better than too much – you want to highlight main features of your face, not cover them completely
• Always check dates on makeup – these products do have expiration dates on them and should not be used after those dates, especially mascara, anything that goes into the eyes, as the eyes are one place that leads directly to the blood stream
• Most people replace mascara with a new one every 5-6 months
• Foundations usually last for 12 months
• Decent makeup necessitates sterile equipment as well – Keep blush brushes and other makeup applications gear sterile – Most people wash them after each use – Bacteria can form on them

When you apply makeup, be patient. The more you practice, the better you will get at doing it. Experiment and have fun with it. It might be a good idea to try out a new look at home rather than trying one right at the time when you are preparing to head out for that special party or event.

Applying eyeshadow sounds simple enough, but there are some tiny tricks to doing it so that people end up with the best results. Below are some tips about how to apply eye makeup and achieving a more natural look, using less makeup instead of loads of it. Other tips and information are [...]]]> Applying Eyeshadow:

Applying eyeshadow sounds simple enough, but there are some tiny tricks to doing it so that people end up with the best results. Below are some tips about how to apply eye makeup and achieving a more natural look, using less makeup instead of loads of it. Other tips and information are included here as well.

Eye Makeup Application

• Choose three shades, all similar, like all browns and so forth
• Using more eye makeup does not mean that it will make your face look nicer – it might make it look less natural and your goal is to highlight features and not overdo it

Applying Eyeshadow: Dark Shades:

Begin with darker shades and apply them to the eyelids first. Start from the eyelash line and work your way toward the eye creases near the eyelids.

Medium Eye Shades

Put the medium shades on the areas just beneath each eyelid crinkle and work your way to each eyebrow. If you want to, you can opt to cover the complete eyelid area with the medium shade at the beginning.

Highlighting each Eye

You have chosen three shades of eye makeup. Choose the lightest color now. Put it on the eyes, closest to the brows, extending a bit beyond the outside edge of the brows. This generally gives a glistening polish.

Three Basic Steps for Applying Eyeshadow

Part One

• Put the medium shade on first
• When putting any face paint on, make certain that all borders are plumed so the shades diminish bit by bit
• You do not want any clear outlines appearing where each shade begins and ends
• Always blend in each coat or application of makeup thoroughly
• It is a good idea to use a makeup brush when applying powders, always
• Foam brushes do not work as well as brushes and the foam materials gather bacteria faster, as well as wear out quicker

Part Two

• Put on the darker color next – onto the eyelids
• It is a good idea to begin in the center of the eyelids and work your way to the outer edges, coating the whole eyelid area
• Make certain to cover and thoroughly blend in the makeup to the creases
• If you have a narrower eye makeup brush, it might be a good idea to attempt deepening the wrinkle area with a darker color, only on the wrinkle section – this method gives a diverse kind of result

Part Three

• Now for the highlighting
• Put on the first layer of the underlining makeup to the eyebrow borders

When it comes to applying eyeshadow and other types of makeup, one can put makeup on numerous ways. Everybody likes to try new things, especially when it comes to making the face look beautiful and natural. Each person has a unique type of bone structure in the face, so some ideas might work better for some folks than they will for others. As already mentioned though, numerous makeup application methods exist nowadays, so people can find something that works for them easily.

Extra Tips for How to Put Eyeshadow on

If you wish to give your eye makeup an additional remaining strength, there are translucent foundations products on the market today that help people achieve this goal.

Before and During Makeup Applications:

• Always cleanse the face thoroughly and gently before putting makeup on – use lukewarm water and mild, non-deodorant soap
• Thoroughly rinse face with cool water and pat it dry – do not rub it dry
• Put foundation on first and allow it to dry naturally
• Put on the concealer, if you choose to use some – it does help keep the makeup on longer, less fading
• Put on the eyeshadow – follow tips above if you want to
• Put the eyeliner on
• Next is the mascara application – waterproof makeup is best
• Put the blush on next – onto the cheekbone – a tiny bit first and if you need more later, you can add some
• Put on the powder makeup next
• Finally, apply the lipstick or lip-gloss – you can use lip liner too, but do not use too dark of a shade

The main goal with applying eyeshadow and other face paint is to highlight the best features of your face and not apply too much eyeshadow, blush, eyeliner, lipstick or lip-gloss. Some folks might believe that they need to add extra to their face, because it wears off fast, or it seems to soak into the skin and evaporate. More than likely, this occurs for two reasons. One reason is that the makeup is of a cheaper brand. The second reason is that the skin is too dry, meaning that an individual does not drink enough water; therefore leaving the skin dehydrated.

Everyone has natural beauty and the trick is to play up what’s most [...]]]> When it comes to applying makeup, the best advice is the oldest advice. Less is more! There’s nothing less attractive than gobs of goop plastered on the face like a mask — unless, of course, you’re heading out to a costume party.

Everyone has natural beauty and the trick is to play up what’s most attractive and downplay everything else. Do you have great skin? If so, use a light, tinted base (or just a moisturizer) instead of heavy foundation and let that clear complexion speak for itself. Do you have intense eyes that look naturally like you’re wearing shadow, liner, and mascara? If so, go very easy on the eye makeup — or skip it altogether. You don’t want to run the risk of looking like a vampire. Instead, emphasize your lip color. The result will look natural and believable instead of ghoulish.

“Concealer can be a Girls Best Friend”

If you have full, lush lips and like to play that up with lots of liner, gloss, or intense lip color, go right ahead but downplay everything else or the total effect will look clownish. A good rule when it comes to applying makeup is to emphasize lips or eyes, but never both. Another good guideline is to use makeup to create a face that looks like it’s not wearing any makeup. This can be accomplished by using neutral tones like nude lip colors, natural eye shadings, and muted blushes.

For special occasions, resist the urge to use blue eye shadow or anything that glitters, and avoid taking the color palette too far. Instead, go with just one striking touch. A bright red lip color or deep smoky eyes will add enough oomph to make you look smashing without being obvious about it.

Another tip when it comes to applying makeup is to gear your makeup to your hair. If you’re wearing your hair up in a sleek ponytail or twist, you can get away with a bit more drama on your face. If, on the other hand, you’ve got long, flowing hair that’s all power and punch, you won’t need much makeup to look hot.