Make-up Tips Blog

Your guide to make-up and cosmetics

Choosing the Best Mascara for You

21.jpg There are several different kinds of mascara available in the market. The most popular nowadays is the Cake Mascara because it lasts for a longer period of time.

A waterproof mascara is suitable for people who are swimming or those who cries a lot. It stays intact with the lashes and will only be removed by makeup removers made especially for this kind of mascara. The regular mascara as opposed to a waterproof mascara will run easily if washed by tears or water. Other mascaras have little fibers to make the lashes look thicker.

Mascaras containing plastic polymers should be applied to short lashes. It would cling to the end of the lashes giving the illusion of longer lashes.

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…)

Wonder Bronzer

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If you want to have a golden sun-kissed glow look without baking yourself under the merciless sun, then using a bronzer might work for you. Summer tan is an IN thing these days, with even celebrities going for

In order to achieve the healthy tan look, it is important to learn the basics of using your bronzing product correctly for it to appear natural. Remember to use the bronzer on your face where the sun would naturally shine on it. You wouldn’t want to have a dark brown mask over your face if applied the wrong way. To make it appear more natural apply also a little of the bronzer on the neck and chest area to match the bronze glow on your face.

A natural and simple look is the key in having the kind of tan you always wanted.

Mascara Wisdom

lashesMany women love the look models sport with their eyes, long lashes that brings utter drama to their catwalk ways. You too can benefit from the use of mascara with a few simple tips, bringing the best out of your eyes giving you that model look. Mascara is good only for 3 months for it dries up even if kept sealed, this is good advice for those who live in the tropics for they tend to get lumpy leaving you with uneven lashes.
Application should be from the base to the tips and can be achieved easy with the use of a mirror held at nose level pointing up to show you the roots allowing proper application. Moving the brush back and forth allows maximum application getting more of the product on at every stroke. It takes time to properly apply mascara for too fast and it doesn’t look nice, too slow and you get it drying before you get to properly put it on. Practice makes perfect and with some trials, you can get it done right for sure. Eyes give drama even to the most dreary looking faces, added to a well done makeup application and you get that model look you’ve always wanted.

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…

Beauty Tips 101

11.jpgLipstick is the finishing touch to any makeup. No look is complete without it. To perfect the art of applying lipstick, you need some practice, a steady hand, and the complete and right knowledge in the techniques of applying lipstick. If your lip color happens to be uneven, you will need a lip base or balancer. Apply dark tones to lighter areas, and light tone to dark areas. These balancers also help the lipstick color to be pure and clear.
Before applying makeup, cleaning the face is always the first step. After cleaning your face, apply astringent and most importantly, moisturize your face to avoid having an oily skin when applying makeup.

Make-up Tips and Advices

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1. If the eyes needs brightening, it is most advisable to use shades such as beige, pearl or soft lilac.
2. A brush dipped in foundation is as good as a concealer. You can use it to cover any blemishes or dark circles under your eyes.
3. Avoid using pink or orange tone concealers as they will only highlight imperfections and discolorations.
4. For a natural looking blush, choose a blusher that looks close to your skin color when you blush.
5. Avoid heavy-lines around the eyes.
6. If you don’t want to wear any makeup at all, brush bronzing powder on your skin for a golden look.
7. The tone of the skin changes as the season changes. Apply light or dark powder to your foundation to make your skin look more natural.