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We often ask what kind of blush to buy or what we should use during the right time of the day. There are many different types but the 5 main types we can choose from and know when to use it, day or night.

For all skin types and best for oily skin is Powder blush. It is the densest blusher and long-lasting color; The Cream Blush is the type best applied with fingers. It is particularly suited for dry skin because of its rich moisturizing ingredients. For a sheer glow, the Gel blush work best on oily to normal skin and are not hard to spread since they are fast-drying. Tint Blush is fast drying like the gel blush. It can look streaky over foundation if not blended well into face. Once it’s set it won’t budge until you wash your face. Gleam bush are best for night time. It is great for giving a light gleam to your cheekbones and accentuates them.

Have you ever wondered how Jennifer Lopez have such a delicious golden tan and Beyonce and Mariah Carey’s honey toned look? You’ll be surprised to know that the person behind that famous glow is a Filipina. Mally Roncal, one of Hollywood’s top make-up artists is the founder of Mally Beauty that is slowly making its mark as one of the sought after names in beauty. It is all about artist tricks and high-performance products that help hard working women look red-carpet ready! It is a put together ready-to-go kit to speed up the makeup application without sacrificing that gorgeous look. The popular Shimmer Shape and Glow palette was designed to make you look like you had a facelift, lost five pounds, and just had a romantic evening in just one kit. Her other products are the Smokey Eye kit, Light Wand and Cancellation Concealer.

The tips she imparts and some advice is always start with a great foundation. For brown skin like Filipinas always go for a yellow-based concealer, foundation and powder. Curl your lashes and wear mascara for this really enhances the almond-shaped eye. Always wear a little blush to bring life to the skin and lipgloss it’s a must! Don’t forget to frame your face by defining your brows this is essential. Now, you can look and feel like a star!

Smoky eyes combined with a flawless complexion and shiny lips create a sophisticated rock look.
Dramatic black is powerfully glam, and though easy to use it does precise application and some carefully chosen shades of grey to soften it. Bring out your dark side!

This year, the focus is on darker shades of red than classic lippy shades: aubergine, cherry, crimson and copper, and at the other end of the colour spectrum, candy pink is also in.

Textures are swinging between ulta matte and super shiny. The only rule is whichever you go for, don’t do it by halves! And make sure your application technique is up to scratch as these bold colours don’t leave much room for error…

To draw attention to your lips, make them fuller by using shimmer. They look more subtle after applied to the lips. On the other hand, matte or semi matte lip colors make lips look thinner because of its warm, natural effect when applied.

Cream lip colors are lighter and smoother than mattes. They are usually fortified with oils and conditioners to make lips softer and more moisturized. Mattes and creams can come in long-lasting formula that uses heat from the lips to stimulate constant color discharge up to eight hours.

Lovelula.com lists the ten best beauty products that suit the organic lifestyle. These would be great for the health buff in you.

1.Balm Balm Fragrance Free Organic Face Balm is a moisturizer for all skin types.
2.Primavera Organic Rosewater Hydrosol tones and cools skin.
3.Urtekram Lavender Shampoo is a 100% plant based shampoo for all hair types.
4.Nvey Eco Certified Organic Lip Gloss comes in eight shades
5.Trilogy Everything Balm (pictured) does almost everything!
6.Pai Organic Lip Balm is bergamot-infused beeswax and sweet almond oil.
7.Kaeline L’Huile de Beaute Organic Argan Oil can be used as massage or body oil.
8.Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil can be used treats scars and sun-damaged skin.
9.Skin Blossom Organic Hand Cream has Shea Butter and Rose Geranium.
10.Ecosoapia Rose Geranium Organic Liquid Soap is luxury for your hands.

One trick that experts keep in mind is that, light colors will highlight the eye, while dark colors will tame them. To make widely-spaced eyes look closer, draw your eyebrows nearer together and blending in the eye shadow near the nose will do the trick.

Women who are more than 18 years old, should avoid applying foundation to the crease of the eye. Apply loose powder instead. For puffy eyes, apply a highlighter or a light-shade foundation under the eyes to make the light refract and give the illusion that your eyes are even with your face.