Eye Shadow Makeup

What sort of makeup goes best with Spring/Summer’s bright silk dresses? Take a look at Versace’s creations. Gorgeous silk dresses in bright colors that flow beautifully over the female figure. The brainchild of Donatella Versace. You might expect that to go with the new nude look. It might. But Versace sent the models out with the unexpected. Dramatic eye makeup, the sort you might expect to see for winter, was the makeup for the models’ at Versace.

Instead of a totally gothic got-punched-in-a-fight-black-eye look, the new smoky eye makeup is spiced up with a gold or bronze. It is not just about the eyes alone. The entire face must be made up harmoniously. If you focus on the eyes, go light on the rest of your features.

1. Your Makeup Base

You need a flawless canvas for the look to work, so go for the works. Apply moisturizer on cleansed face, paint concealer with a brush to hide your blemishes, apply foundation with fingers and blend it so well it looks like your own skin.. except that it is perfect.

2. Your Cheeks

To blush or not to blush. If you prefer that pale, goth inspired look, then skip the blush. If not, you could go sunkissed with bronze blush or naturally pretty with peach or soft pink blush. In either case, apply blusher with a light hand. Dust off the excess from your blusher brush before applying any color on your face. Put blusher on the places that light would hit. The cheekbones, tip of nose, chin and forehead.

3. Your Lips

Go nude. You don’t want your lips to compete with your eyes, so a nude lipstick, applied with a lip brush would be perfect.

4. Your eyes.

The most important thing here is a black Kohl pencil. That and 3 shades of eyeshadow.

Mimicking Versace’s look, you’d need a medium brown main eyeshadow, a gold shadow for highlights and a coffee brown eyeshadow for the contours. You’ll also need mascara.

Start with the main eyeshadow. Apply that over the entire eyelid.

Next, use the coffee shadow to contour your eyes. Apply that shadow into the crease of your eyelid. Open your eyes and look into the mirror. Deepen the crease line with the dark shadow to make your eyes more dramatic.

Then highlight the center of the eyelid and the brow bone with gold.

To avoid having 3 discrete colors that can look jarring, take a large makeup brush to blend your shadow and soften the edges.

Now draw a line just above and close the the upper lash line with Kohl. Thicken the line as you move towards the outer edge and wing out. Then draw a line just below the lower lash line. Smudge the Kohl with fingers to soften the look.

Apply 3 coats of mascara for dramatic lashes as the finishing touch.

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Now that you’ve spent a fortune on that ‘perfect finish’ mineral or liquid makeup that is all the rage, what’s next? You browse fashion magazines to study the makeup effects of the models and stars and spend hours in front of the mirror every morning applying ‘your face’. Why doesn’t it look right? What’s it gonna take?

Let the sun shine

Is your makeup area well lit? Is it TOO well lit? Try adjusting the lighting and you may discover that you are finally able to cover flaws and highlight your strengths without much difficulty. Consider investing in one of those free-standing makeup mirrors which has adjustable lighting for day, evening and office. You can sometimes pick them up at yard sales and Goodwill for a dollar or two!

Say cheese!

Now, close your eyes and picture…you! Is the look you are aiming for realistic? Does it ‘fit’ you? Does it fit your lifestyle? These are important questions to ask yourself because for any ‘look’ to look RIGHT, it has to look like you – your personality, your lifestyle.

If only I could look like…

Ok, now, you’re still thinking of all of those gorgeous babes in the magazines, eh? Well, pick one of them who has similar features to your own. For me, that’d probably be Barbra Streisand (that nose – sigh!) But, man, what a beautiful lady! Muted shadows, earth tones, light/sheer lips. That’s the look that works for me, just as it always has for her.

Tone it down

Speaking of earth tones and sheer…are you choosing the right colors to complement your skin tone, personality and lifestyle? For example, I’m fair skinned, am a single, working mom and have a decidedly off-kilter sense of humor. I don’t need bright blue and violet eye shadows to draw attention to myself, my mouth usually does that for me! And, with my fair complexion, the earth tones blend and accentuate, not over-power.

And speaking of single motherhood, who has TIME to do the dramatic, stop-you-in-your-tracks effects that so many models show off?

A side note

Here’s a great example of using eye makeup to accentuate, not compete with, your eyes. My 19-year-old popped her head in while I was writing this article to tell me she was off to see her boyfriend. I looked up to tell her to have fun and be careful and noticed her eye shadow. The kid had put sparkly white all over her eyelid. Pretty color, but not for her. She, like her mom, is fair skinned and she has BRIGHT blue eyes.

So, I simply said “c’mere Jess” and I took one muted sparkly medium brown color eye shadow, and using an eye shadow brush, brushed it lightly over the base of her lid. “Ok, go look”

“Wow, that really makes my eyes pop, mom, thanks!” I hear from the bathroom. And it did make her eyes pop. Muted earth tones to offset some brilliantly bright blue eyes. And it took all of 45 seconds to do.

Practice makes perfect

Learn by doing, and by having a friend apply your makeup. Take turns with a friend for an afternoon applying each other’s makeup. See through someone else’s eyes how they picture you. If you have daughters who are old enough, do this with them. You may not like, or feel comfortable, with every makeup trick they tried, but I bet you’ll pick up one or two that you do like and you’d never thought of.

A solid foundation

Selecting your foundation color is the essential first step to a beautiful face. Keep in mind the season – what looks gorgeous with that mid-July sun-kissed tan of yours will look like a Halloween mask by late October, so take a look at your color selections often.

Blending basics

For a liquid foundation, apply with fingertips or a sponge, starting with your forehead and working down to your chin in a ‘T’ shape and then smoothly blend out towards the edges of your face. Don’t use too much pressure during the blending and don’t forget your neck! A makeup line around your jaw line is just not the ‘cosmo look’ I know you’re going for! Personally, I am in love with mineral makeup. I like how it applies, how it blends, how it stays and also how it allows my skin to breathe. I do have to say that Bare Escentuals is the best I’ve found (and no, I don’t sell their product, but I do swear by them!)

The eyes have it

Choose colors which complement and emphasize your eyes, not compete with them. If you have big, beautiful, brown eyes, then greens and golds are a perfect choice. Blue eyes go great with muted earth tones and green eyes just look amazing with the purples and violets. These don’t have to be BRIGHT shades, you can find muted shades of most any color to complement your eyes. Those of us with variable eye color, or hazel eyes, can wear almost any color and have it set off our eyes, but I would steer clear of the blues!

I’ve found that powder eye shadows (loose powder), when applied with a good quality eye shadow brush, tend to look the most natural and stay in place the longest. If you have problems keeping your shadow in place, try brushing a layer of finishing powder or mineral makeup lightly over the lid before applying the shadow.

For eye liner – I like the powders, but, even if you like the liquid, remember one thing – smudge your liner enough that it doesn’t look like someone took a sharpie to your eyes! Line from the start of your bottom lashes towards the corner of your eye to the outer corner. On the upper lid, line as close to the base of your lashes as you can – and smudge enough that it is an effect and not a ‘line’. NEVER completely encircle your eye (lining the inside corner) unless you have absolutely huge eyes as lining all the way around makes your eyes look much, much smaller. And this is usually not the end result we women are looking for!

Just cheeky!

Here’s where most of us have some problems. What I do is use a bronzer *lightly* across cheekbones and then do a light dusting of a very sheer rosy color over my entire face and neck to give my face a healthy, glowing look. The key here is ‘less is more’. You want to look rosy and healthy, not look like a painted ventriloquist’s dummy! Use a soft, wide, natural-bristled make-up brush and finish with an almost sheer light finishing powder all over face and neck. (This extends the lifespan of your makeup and evens out your facial tone)

Kissy, kissy

Last but certainly not least – the lips. Choose a muted-tone liner, one that is at least the same shade as your lipstick, if not one shade lighter. Now, I’m notorious for licking and biting my lips all day and lipstick usually doesn’t have a prayer of staying put for more than about 10 minutes. So, what I do is use a lip pencil that is in a little darker hue of a shade I like (I love the mauves) and line my lips. (tip: don’t line the corners of your lips – only line TO the corners of your lips)

After lining, I actually use the lip liner to fill in with color on my lips, then put on a layer of lip plumping gloss in a lighter shade to offset the darker lip liner. This works well for me as I have thin lips and it stays much better than any lipstick I’ve tried (and I’ve tried most of the “this will last all day” stuff!).

Wala – you’re well on your way to a gorgeous you!

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Eyes are consider the vision to one’s soul. The importance of its function is not merely to assist us in vision but also in embracing of one’s beauty, in particularly a woman. Beautiful bright looking eyes will undoubtedly enhance ones confidence and overall well being.

We shall share 6 simple but important tips to enhance your beautiful eyes well being as follows:

1. Puffy Eyes and Dark shadow under the eye are always a huge concern among women. The tricks to get rid of it effectively are to prepare a slice of potato or cucumber and an ice bag packed with some ice cube in it. Gently place the cucumber on the affected eye and follow by the ice bag for a few minutes daily. If you find this little messy, you could also find good quality cosmetic cream for dark circles in the market. They are readily available in different forms and can be roll-ons or stick and peel off forms that are meant to remove the irritating dark portion of your eye.

2. Always try to Sleep well daily, having sufficient sleep is important to prevent any premature wrinkles around the eye. Premature wrinkles can make you look older in appearance, if you happen to have it, it can be removed by applying some anti-aging cream or moisturizing cream around the affected area or the whole face depends on the brand that you have brought. It is always advisable read the instruction before you use or you can ask the sale personnel for some advice in regards to the usage of the products.

3. Have a healthy diet, include lots of Fresh fruit and vegetable in your daily diet is good for your overall health. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily is also highly advisable as this action will flush out those hazardous toxins found in the body and this will result a younger looking skin and appearance

4. Keep your eyebrows trimmed and shaped. Untrimmed hair especially around the eye will make you look tired and inattentive. Regularly check your eye brows and trim it will ensure that you will always appear alert and attentive all the time.

5. You can apply a light shaded foundation under your eye and also above your eyelids during your makeups. This method will help you conceal your dark circles and will balance the look with the rest of your face. Remember to choose the foundation color shade to be one shade or tone lighter than your actual face skin color. The key objective is to have a simple and subtle makeup so that your will have a natural looking eye

6. Dark colored eye shadow is not a good choice in this case and should be avoided. Use mascara to shape your eyelashes well and do remember to apply a light layer of eyeliner to complete your eye makeup.

Well that it, hope you find this useful and have a Younger Looking Eyes that everyone will envy!

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Charlie Chaplin said “I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed, the clothes and the make-up made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onto the stage he was fully born.” This quote reflects the importance of beauty and makeup and that it can change the perception of people.

There are certain things that require prior knowledge. These include: foundations, eye shadows, eye liners, concealers, lipsticks and many more. Foundations are flesh-toned cosmetics applied to facial skin for creating an even and uniform complexion. Concealers are used to hide pimples and blemishes. Eye shadows and eyeliners are used to darken the eyelids to make them prominent. And lipsticks are used to make the lips prominent and reflect the beauty of the lips.

There are hundreds of beauty and makeup tips. Some of the more prominent and widely used beauty tips include the proper application of foundation on face, the use of eye shadows and eye liners, the proper use of lipsticks and how to conceal blemishes and pimples. Using foundation is important as it helps in unifying and smoothen the color of the facial skin. Use a foundation-powder of a renowned company which has been tested for any side effects. This will help in preventing allergies.

Apply the foundation-powder on your arm to get a match for your skin. Sometimes the foundation-powder seems to have the same color while there is a difference. Apply the foundation smoothly and gently on your facial skin. As the facial skin is very sensitive, a hard rub can cause skin damage. Don’t keep on applying the foundation-powder again and again to match the skin color instead use another one which is a closer for your skin color. Using too much foundation powder can cause skin damage because foundation is a cosmetic made of different elements. Gentle rub and less quantity of foundation-powder is the best way.

In order to portray a darker look of the eyebrows, the eyeliners are used. Be sure to use eyeliner that is well-known and is tested for side effects. Eye is the most delicate and sensitive part of the body, the eyeliner should be appropriately used. Use a sponge applicator for eye lining. Tilt your head and keep your eyes half open so that you can see yourself in the mirror while applying the eyeliner. Using a pencil eyeliner is much easier then the liquid eyeliner although the liquid eyeliner provides a brighter and bolder look to the eye.

One main part of a simple makeup includes the use of lipstick. Choose the lipstick that best matches your skin tone and the color of the cloths you are wearing. Matching a lipstick can be a little hectic. Clean your lips with a tissue paper before applying the lipstick. Apply the lipstick to the lower lip first and then press the lips together to transfer some part of the lipstick to the upper lip. This will help in smoothing the surface of the lip. Now cover the remaining part of the lips and then place a tissue paper in between the lips and press them together. This will help in creating a uniform layer of lipstick. All these tips are for a basic and simple makeup and are very effective.

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When it comes to beauty, most of us obsess about the software-the powders, the gels, and the shades we need to look fabulous. But investing in the hardware-from styling irons to nail files-is just as important to achieving the perfect look. After all, that hot summer eye shadow won’t sizzle if you don’t apply it with the right brush.

For flawless looks, beauty professionals take care to ensure that they have the highest-quality tools at their disposal-and so should you. Here are the seven tools you need to get the job done right:

1. Flat iron. You don’t need to be a pro to get expert results with the CHI Nano Ceramic Flat Iron. This versatile option gives you the curls, flips, or straight locks you want, without frizz or static. Its Nano Silver technology also zaps bacteria, leaving both the flat iron and your hair sterilized and shiny-clean.

2. Skin cleanser. Have you ever wished that smooth skin could be a button-push away? The new portable Clarisonic Mia Pink delivers just that using the Sonic Skin Cleansing System’s micro-massaging action to banish dirt and oil. Apply the Clarisonic Mia for just 60 seconds a day to reduce the size of pores and leave skin clean and smooth.

3. Hair dryer. The best haircut of your life will still fall flat without the right blow dryer. Get the volume you need with the CHI Nano Dual Air Flow Hair Dryer, which works twice as fast as normal dryers thanks to negative ions and far infrared technology. This lightweight option is designed to moisturize your hair as it dries, leaving your locks shiny and frizz-free.

4. Eyelash curler. Long, luscious lashes have long been a beauty staple-but most of us have to enhance what nature gave us to achieve a full, eye-brightening look. Enter the Japonesque Precision Eyelash Curler, a professional tool designed to target specific sections of your lash line, such as the outer corners, for the perfect lengthening curl.

5. Round brush. No blow dry is successful without the right hairbrush. The MoroccanOil Round Brush, available in 1-3/8-inch and 2-1/8-inch sizes, uses ceramic properties to help retain and distribute heat evenly for faster drying times. The ions on the brush bristles repel water while smoothing the hair cuticle for luscious, conditioned locks.

6. Manicure set. Prep work-not polish-is the key to beautiful nails. Make it easy with the Rubis Switzerland 4-Piece Manicure Set, featuring everything you need for the perfect manicure. Available in either a neoprene case or a black leather roll case, this set includes twist nail clippers, classic nail cuticle scissors, a twist nail file, and a slanted tweezers.

7. Makeup brushes. Keep your makeup fresh and fabulous all day through with the Japonesque Professional Touch Up Tube Set. A perfect fit for your purse, this compact case includes the five brushes you need for any makeup task: a foundation brush, a lip brush, two eye detailers, and a blush/powder brush. The case is available in four different colors, which means you can coordinate with your favorite bag.

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