Make-up Tips Blog

Your guide to make-up and cosmetics

Lip Assessment – Vital for proper Lipstick Application

lipsMost women select lipstick and beauty products based on preference without considering the fact that the shape of their lips can have an impact on the overall look. Lips generally fall into four types, namely; thin, disproportionate, thin, down-turned corners and lined. These different lip types should be treated differently for as with any other make-up, to each his own meaning one style may work for thin lips yet not for thick and lined ones. Below would be some pointers on how best to bring your lips to light, giving you plump and alluring lips that suits you and your make-up. (more…)

Bronzing – The Shimmer of Beauty

bronzedSummer is the season for healthy bare skin that is flaunted by those who have perfect skin and hidden by most other people due to the risks of more damage from the sun. Bronzing can easily be achieved with the many cosmetic products that use shimmering minerals direct from the earth and refined into their pure forms allowing the skin to which it is applied onto to shine as if they were walking down the red carpet on Hollywood. Bronzers have long been used by fair skinned stars to capitalize on their fair complexion such as jLo, Beyonce and more. (more…)

Time Saving Tips – Combo’s Help Save Makeup Time

combohairLife on the go makes it quite difficult to keep your style and look perfect each and every time. From your wardrobe and make-up, to the necessary treatment and cleaning of your skin, all require a lot of time and time is something we are always short of. Waking up late after a late night out, or simply because of a tiring weekend, it has the making of a bad hair day that can really turn worse, damaging your hair and rendering the hundreds of dollars you’ve spent to keep it in tip-top shape down the drain. (more…)

Keep it cool!

makeupfridgeLive in the tropics where global warming has resulted in even hotter temperatures? Consider reserving a space for your pricey make-up in the fridge to save them from meltdown. Stuff like lipstick, eyeliners and other expensive makeup have some waxes and gelling agents that may melt thus lessening their usability. Organics or make-up with natural ingredients normally have no preservatives mixed in so they can indeed spoil and go rancid on you. Some oils degrade in warm weather and so on and so forth, keep them way out of reach of your toddler though, for their normally catchy colors and attractive shapes make them magnets for curious kids.
Keep them on a high shelf in a corner they can’t normally reach(not the freezer for any moisture within them will cause ice formation ruining it forever). A small office fridge or water chiller that has a cool compartment (not a freezer) is nice, kept inside the bedroom, it keeps makeup always within reach and your favorite snacks too!

Autumn Screams


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After years of neutral chic, this autumn screams sophistication with a capital S, with strong shades of pink, gold, grey, black, plum and red, and sophisticated beauty mixed with a rock’n'roll feel.
Dark, captivating and mysterious, black is this season’s colour.

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…

Top Organic Beauty Basics

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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.