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Makeup 101: Eyeshadow Basics
Are you unsure of eyeshadow? You are not alone! There’s a lot more to eyeshadow than swiping colors onto your eyelids. Achieving the perfect look consists of using the right tools, knowing your eye shape, exploring techniques and lots of practice, so to help you up your eyeshadow knowledge, I have listed everything you need to know about eyeshadow basics down below: Know Your Eye Shape When it comes to eyes, no two seem to be the same. This is the first step to knowing how eyeshadow is going to sit on your lids. Monolids are eyelids that don’t have prominent creases and are flush with the brow bone. Deep-set…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: How To Choose The Perfect Highlighter For Your Skin Tone
Highlighting is no longer a makeup fad or seasonal trend, highlighting here to stay and there is no one-size-fits-all in the highlighter department. There are endless number of shimmery options out there, so how do you know which one is right for your skin tone? Read on to find out how to choose the right highlighter shade that’s perfect for you: Fair to Light Skin Tones Those with pale to light skin tones should opt for highlighters with a pearlescent, icy-silver or champagne sheen. The light pigment adds just enough radiance to your complexion without making you look like an Eskimo. Anything darker and the product can come off as…
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Makeup 101: How To Find & Apply The Perfect Shade Of Blush
The right blush can make you look years younger instantly. With all of the different powder and cream formulas on the market to sift through, the key is knowing what the best blush is for you and how to apply it like a pro. It’s time to get glowing! Decide Which Formula You Need There are two types of blush, powder and cream. Powder blush is traditional because it’s more subtle and easier to diffuse over skin and is faster and easier to apply for a beginner because you can always continue to blend and feather the product into place. But if you find your blush is enhancing uneven skin…
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Makeup 101: How to Contour
I hope you all have been enjoying my Makeup 101 series! So far, I have shared tips for finding and applying foundation, concealer and setting powder. Today, I am going to talk about finding the right shade and how to contour so let’s get started. You Only Need One Shade You don’t need to go out and buy 10 different shades of bronzer in order to successfully bronze and contour your face. All you really need is one a great bronzer. You can use liquid, cream, or powder bronzers to define your cheekbones, nose, and jawline (I prefer powder bronzer. I find powder easier to use). Apply your foundation, concealer…
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What You Need To Know Wednesday: How To Fix Broken Powder Makeup In Four Easy Steps
You grab your favorite eye shadow, highlighter, blush, powder, or bronzer, but before you can get it open to use, it slips out of your hands and falls to the floor and breaks! What do you do now? You don’t have to run out and spend money to replace what is broken, you can fix it! Keep reading to learn how to fix broken powder makeup and save yourself some money: Break the powder down into smaller pieces Add a few drops (or a spray or two) of 70% isopropyl alcohol until powder is damp Wrap a coin (use a quarter) into a piece of cloth, then press down…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: How To Find The Right Setting Powder
Happy Monday! Today’s installment of Makeup 101 is all about setting powder. Setting powder has many functions: setting foundation, mattifying the skin, absorbing excess oil or diffusing light on the skin. Liquid and cream foundations need to be set after application to help your foundation stay on longer and setting powder gives your face a softer look. Setting powder can also be used on top of mineral foundations to soften the appearance. Types of Setting Powders Trying to find the right setting powder can be overwhelming because there are different types of setting powders to choose from so listed below is a description of each type of setting powder: Loose…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: How To Find The Right Concealer
I think it’s fair to say that we have all woken up with an angry blemish or crazy dark circles under our eyes and struggled to hide them with a dab of concealer (usually while half asleep). There are so many concealer options and formulas to choose from and it can be tricky to find the right one for you, so here are some tips & tricks to help you find the right concealer: Concealer Options When it comes to concealer, there are different coverage options, so listed below is a description of each coverage option: Full Coverage: – Generally these are quite thick formulas packaged in sticks and pots…
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What’s Up Wednesday: Make Your Own Matte Liquid Lipstick
Happy Wednesday Everyone! There are so many matte liquid lipsticks on the market today from high end to drugstore and not only can it be overwhelming to decide which brand, formulation or color will be best suited for you, but it can also be expensive buying formulations and colors that end up not being right for you! Now, if you are like me and you have an overabundance of hydrating or moisturizing lipsticks, but you want to add a few matte liquid lipsticks to your lipstick collection, but you don’t have the time or the cash to buy new liquid lipsticks, then consider making your own with what you have…
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Makeup Monday: Makeup 101: How to Find the Right Foundation
Happy Monday Everyone! I am excited to announce my new Makeup 101 series! Now I am not a makeup artist, but I have learned a thing or two over the years (I started wearing makeup in the mid-70’s) so I thought I would share what I have learned in this series that will include every aspect of applying makeup to your face. This series was inspired by the fact that some of us (myself included) feel overwhelmed by makeup and can’t quite master makeup basics so I will be starting the series with finding the right foundation for you, so let’s get started! Finding the Best Foundation for Your Skin…
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Makeup Monday: Which One Is Better? Brush, Sponge, or Fingertips?
It’s easy to get confused on which way is the best way to apply foundation…brush, sponge or fingertips. While there are pros and cons to each application method, it all comes down to personal preference. To find out which method will work for you, I recommend experimenting with each method to see which you feel most comfortable using. While trial and error is always a good way to determine what will work best for you, I have broken down each application method below. So if you are still deciding between a brush, sponge or fingertips, keep reading… Foundation Brush Using a brush to apply your foundation is a great way…
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