Makeup

For women, makeup tools might be one of the territories that we are afraid to conquer, but unwilling to admit. We all have drawers full of random pieces, things we got free with purchase or tools that came as part…
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Burt’s Bees lip shimmer has replaced lipstick and composes the basis for my lip care and beauty needs. It comes in shades of: Rhubarb, Toffee, Guava, Watermelon, Nutmeg, Fig, Cocoa, Champagne, Raisin,and Papaya. My favorite is Rhubarb because it looks natural with my olive complexion….
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Below are some tried-and-true makeup application tips that I’ve picked up along the way. Whether you consider yourself a makeup guru or cosmetically challenged, hopefully some of this will be of use to you! MascaraIn general, mascaras come in two…
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What would you rather have, a woman who is beautiful while wearing makeup or a woman who is beautiful naturally? The obvious answer to most is to have a naturally beautiful woman but that being said, most men go for…
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Burt’s Bees is a company featuring all natural products, that some consumers claim work better than the not so natural products they intended to replace. Burt’s Bees product line includes toothpaste, shampoo, lip balm, skin moisturizers and many, many more…
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Whether you normally wear a lot of make up or not, on a special night out, it’s nice to make a special effort to enhance what Nature provided and to look your best. Avon’s Color Sparkle Lash and Line is…
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Call me conceited-I love makeup! Sometimes I feel it doesn’t love me back. See, I’m a black woman and finding makeup that matches my ebony skin tone is as hard as finding Mr. Right. Unlike my Caucasian girlfriends, I can’t…
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I saw this product advertised on a television show recently and couldn’t wait to try it.  As a make-up junky I am eager to try any new product that rolls off the lines as soon as I can.  This product…
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I have been doing extremely well in only buying what I need in terms of beauty products and trying my best to stop my impulse buying. However, my achievement bit me on my bum last week when I realised I…
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Finding the right makeup artist is just as important as getting the right wedding dress. There is no bigger horror than thinking you have done everything perfectly, only to look at the photos 3 days later to realize that you…
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The phenomena of ‘Raccoon Eyes’ is all too familiar to most women.  Although this is considered a fashion statement in certain circumstances, this effect is most often a result of poor quality eye make-up and/or application.  Using high quality eye…
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Make-up Tips: Tools Needed for Easy Application Think of an artist trying to create a masterpiece without his brushes, almost impossible right? The same is true when it comes to applying make-up; the right brush is an essential part. There…
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Do you miss those times when women diffused sensuality through every pore of their skin? Does an iconic sex symbol of the 1950s such as Gina Lollobrigida appeal to you? Then why shouldn’t you adopt her sultry makeup style for…
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Kate Middleton’s makeup is very elegant and natural yet has a bit of drama to her look by adding black eyeliner. Her makeup is usually quite simple and all her looks are similar, so it is quite easy to replicate…
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I would definitely consider myself a makeup girl, I love the stuff. I cannot get enough makeup, throw me in a Sephora and I could spend mindless hours in there. That being said, mascara is an everyday must for any girl, its…
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Marlene Dietrich didn’t have to say anything to convey her character. Her looks said it all. Sexy and sultry, the Marlene Dietrich look was a very defined and unmistakable one of femininity with a twist. In fact, her sexy look…
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I want to be the one to bring the nude face in fashion! Do you believe that a true diva can “rock” a nude face?. Picture her dressed to the nines, except that something, namely her make-up, is missing. Would you still give…
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Like most other aspects of make-up, the search for mascara can be overwhelming. This one lengthens, that one curls. How’s a girl to choose? I am lucky to be blessed with long dark lashes, but I’ve always wanted more volume…
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‘Raccoon eyes’ or ‘Panda eyes’ is the effect that some people experience when wearing eyeliner with mascara.  The effect that sometimes occurs is a smudging of dark makeup under your eyes.  Whilst it can be fashionable and glamorous to have…
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Anyone who’s passed by the beauty aisle at the grocery store knows that there are makeup products for every price point. So anyone who’s on a fixed budget might beg the question of, what are the differences between high-end makeup…
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Women want to look stylish and stunning at all times, Right! In the everyday beauty routine sometimes we tend to get over board and make some make up application blunders. And because of these make up mistakes, instead of getting…
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When it comes to Taylor Swift’s make-up, it is all about the eyes. Her lips and cheeks are toned down to accent her fierce and sultry cat-eyed look that has become infamous. From Tweens to adults, it is a look…
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Cyndi Lauper has one of those looks you cannot forget. Powerful, energetic and filled with its own kind of femininity, it’s the look of the modern miss with attitude. For those wishing to create a look inspired by her, the…
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Cover Girl has come up with a great product with this last one.  It is called Outlast Lipstain and resembles a magic marker.   Drew Barrymore has been the spokesperson on television for this product and while it won’t ever make…
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Everyone wants to look good whether they are at work, the store, or going out for the evening. How you apply your make for each occassion is different because each place has different lighting. You’ll want a more natural look…
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I am very much an eye makeup type of girl. Mascara has been the bare essential I cannot live without. I am lucky to have long lashes, but being fair haired, they need mascara to even be seen! I came…
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Lip gloss is the new girl’s best friend! Its perfect when you’re out for a quick errand and will give your lips a shiny sheen. You also don’t have to worry about the color rubbing off anywhere such as lipsticks,…
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Keira Knightley is the queen of carrying natural looks to make them look glamorous.  Rarely will you see her in bright or brash colours and yet she is able to look understated or glamorous with subtle make-up choices.  Here is…
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Flawless, porcelain skin is, by far, one of the most coveted traits among women. However, such skin does not often occur in a natural setting. The fashion magazines often display women having skin of this nearly impossible standard, however, the…
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I have tried and loved some of Benefit’s products before, and I was always eager to give this mascara a try. Brightly packaged in a black and pink box, the mascara itself is quite large compared to my usual Bourjois…
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