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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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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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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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Makeup Monday: What’s In My Makeup Basket For May 2022
Happy Monday everyone! It has been a couple of months since I have posted what’s in my monthly makeup basket and to be honest, I just have not been feeling like putting on makeup while working from home, so I haven’t, until now! I have missed taking a few minutes for myself each morning to put on a little makeup before starting my workday, so I shopped my stash yesterday and here is what I will be using throughout the month of May: For The Face, Lips & Eyes It has been quite some time since I have used this, so this month I will be diving into Physicians Formula…
THE GLAM BUDGET LIFESTYLE
LIVING A GLAMOROUS LIFESTYLE ON A BUDGET