Still another fascination of women is the use of the makeup. Makeup has been used for several generations to make women look more attractive and appealing to the eye. Beauty products are supposed to enhance your beauty, and yet not every woman is knowledgeable on how to apply them. To help, here are some tips that you should know to learn the basics about putting on makeup.
One of the salient makeup beauty tips that you should know is that you should always aspire for the natural look. The rule of the thumb is to hide imperfections and yet look natural. It is recommended that you should not attempt to exaggerate your makeup, especially in daylight. Just make sure that you apply just enough makeup to enhance your beauty, and not to create a clown face.
For your face, start with a basic foundation that matches your skin tone. If you are likely to be exposed to the sun, your skin tone will be a bit darker so choose a foundation slightly darker than your skin tone. If the foundation you have chosen does not make a perfect match, you can dilute it with water or moisturizer.
Another great makeup beauty tip that you can use is how to use the concealers. The concealers have been one of the most important beauty products for years, especially among artists since it can cover blemishes and dark spots around your eyes. It minimizes other imperfections in the skin that the foundation is not able to cover. The concealers come in different types: creams, sticks, pots and tubes. The rule of the thumb when you select a concealer is to select one lighter than your skin tone. Also, you should avoid putting on too much concealer, or you will end up with very cakey face.
There are many makeup beauty tips for your eyes, but what is of great significance to every woman is the use of the eyeshadow or mascara. For the eyes, use a lighter eye shadow if you have dark skin tone or a darker shade if you have very light skin tone to highlight your skin color. Waterproof mascara is best for all weather conditions. Ordinary mascara in dark black or brown is a perfect color for sunny days. Then aside from the eye shadows and mascaras, you need to shape up your brows with the right eyebrow stencil designs to match the shape of your face. Line your eyebrows with an eyebrow liner that is nearest your hair color.
Lastly, one of the most significant makeup beauty tips that you should know is all about the lips. The lips are definitely one of the most attractive parts of the body to look at. Hence, you should be able to apply your lipsticks well. When you apply lipsticks, neutrals, nude, frosted rose and pinks are the perfect colors for everyday look. Red lips are a classic look that is always in fashion. Put on a lip liner that matches your lip color for a fuller lip, or try lip plumper with collagen or lip moisturizer to avoid dry or sunburnt lips.
By: Candis Reade
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Makeup Beauty Tips, Not Magic
April 1st, 2010Teen Beauty Tips
March 28th, 2010
As a teenager, especially a girl, it is the time when you start recognizing makeup and how to wear it to make you look more beautiful. However, in the age of teenagers means that you still have sensitive skin especially for your face so that you have to be careful in choosing the right and suitable makeup products to use. You have to think about the ingredients concerning the chemical contents; make sure they will not give bad impacts to your young skin.
If you are in around the sixth grade, you should watch the makeup level that you wear, do not make it look too heavy. You may use mascara, lip gloss, or maybe a little bit of eye shadow touch in natural look and style. Do not apply them too much because it will not look good. Or better look you should make the makeup match with your clothes. In choosing the clothes itself you must also pay attention to your body shape and do not let it be overrated. If you are a little bit older, you can try to have different hairstyle in some days of the week, maybe by having it curled or anything rather than just having your natural hair style. In seventh grade it is already safe to use foundation to help you cover up and conceal the acne.
In the age of seventh grade you may also use mascara, but once again you should not use it too much. You can also wear some accessories to complete your cool outfit. In choosing the right stuffs to wear, you should try on yourself; make sure they fit you. In the eight grades it is the time for you to impress some guys so it can be the right time for you to try more mature styles like wearing blazers and having your own hair style. Try it now and be cool teen by impressing your friends at school.
By: Ricardo Lubis
Eye Liner Colors – Defining Eyes With Beauty & Style
March 28th, 2010
Eye liners make your eyes stand out by accentuating them. You can define the shape of your eyes with boldness or soft focus appeal. How you apply eyeliner and with what colors set the look that you will achieve. Your individual taste will determine the amount of liner you wear. You can define the shape of your eyes with boldness or highlights depending on the shade or color selected. Highlighting with liners can downplay other less appealing facial features. Don’t attempt to change the shape of your eyes but use the liner to emphasize what you have.
For dramatic & glamorous eyes, use rich, dark and vivid colors. Draw even lines as close to the lashes as possible while remembering that darker colors leave no room for lining mistakes. Always brace your wrist and tilt your head slightly before applying the liner as this will create a good angle for application while allowing you to see what your doing. On the top lid, draw from corner to corner with a even stroke for a precise line. Use several smaller strokes just under the bottom lash. This will give a soft natural line with effortless application. When lining your eyes, don’t allow the top and bottom lines to meet. This will tend to make your eyes look smaller then they are. Try blending the top and bottom corners together with a shadow that is several shades lighter than the liner.
The darker the color, the more dramatic your look will become. If you have applied to much and your look seems to harsh, take a small eye shadow brush with a sponge tip and gently smudge the top & bottom lines. It will create softness to your eyes. You might try to practice on your arm or hand prior to applying to your eyes.
Mineral Liners are gentler on your skin then pencil liners. Pencil liners tend to pull the delicate skin around your eye. Great definition is accomplished by mixing mineral liners with water and applying them wet. Place one or two drops of water in the lid of the minerals and gently swirl you brush mixing them. Then glide the brush in one smooth continuous line. This will give precise definition. Avoid using short strokes with wet liners. It tends to look messy and uneven.
Lining the inside of your lids are not recommended as it can cause a host of problems including eye infections. Avoid sharing your liners with others due to bacteria spreading from one person to another. Always wash your liner brush when applying new colors. Even the smallest amount of color left on the brush can alter the color your testing.
Experiment with a wide variety of vivid shades to make your sultry eyes stand out. Blue, soft grays or soft black colors beautifully accent light eyes, while brown and plum colors intensify brown & green eyes. Whether you choose a soft focus finish or a more dramatic bold look, start slowly and work with the natural shape of your eyes building the color and depth as you go. Use eye shadow colors and liners that compliments the color of your eyes so that your eyes & face are brought together for stunning beauty.
By: Gail Gallegos
