How you wear your makeup and how much you wear is going to be a matter of personal preference. However, there are some basic steps to begin with. After you have tried it awhile you can add additional option, makeup…
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With all the products on the market and all the varied skin types, it can be difficult to know what cleanser will be right for you and your skin. Cleansers have a lot of harsh chemicals and fragrances that can…
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Want to finally know the celebrity secret for that perfect complexion that’s always flawless on film? Airbrush foundation, which is the latest on-camera craze has also spilled over into the regular beauty domain, so us regular chicas can get the…
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Many women do not do natural. Instead of using make up to accentuate their existing natural beauty, they choose to use their cosmetics to create a new face for themselves, one that very often looks nothing like the original. Natural…
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Like looking through a photo album, my memory recalls an infinite list of pictures depicting women without makeup on. Everyone has participated in at least one of those goofy Internet quizzes where one must guess the female superstar without makeup….
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17 Eye Dazzle *WHAT IS IT* 17 Eye Dazzle is a very thin powder, which you can apply to your eyes. It is an eye shadow that is loose powder instead of pressed powder. It is dermatologically tested and fragrance…
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Some women have been putting on make-up every morning for so long that they can’t even imagine leaving the house without wearing any. If they decided to leave the house without putting on several coats of make-up they would feel…
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L’Oreal have always maintained an excellent reputation within the cosmetics world, the company strive to offer their customers new and exciting cosmetics using the `in` colours of the season. I was pleased and impressed when I saw the L’Oreal Color…
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Max Factor have taken the simplistic route with this pressed powder compact. I am not sure that this is one of those compacts that will be highly sought after in years to come by collectors of Vintage powder compacts. Max…
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As a former makeup artist I am astounded at the measures we women go to in the name of beauty. It starts with skin care, than primer, foundation and at least a dozen other steps everyday, just to feel presentable….
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The avocado fruit is much more than the tasty main ingredient in guacamole. Avocado is rich in moisturizing vitamin E and monosaturated fats and shine enhancing B vitamins. The fruit is also a great source of natural enzymes making it…
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Every month I receive an e-newsletter from Maybelline and those newsletters keep you informed about the latest products that Maybelline have to offer. Lipstick is the perfect frame for any face and new colours and textures are always interesting to…
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Blush is my staple cosmetic. I enjoy a pretty, feminine palette that is light on the eyes and neutral on the lips and a rosy flush to the cheeks. Even if it is one of those “death warmer over” sort…
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Mineral makeup is one of those things in the world of cosmetics that started off small and is now everywhere, with lots of different companies offering some form of mineral makeup and lots of companies who ONLY produce and sell…
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Boots 17 Trio Eye Shadow * WHAT IS IT * This is an eye shadow made by the Boots 17 range which happens to come with three colours when you buy it (hence the name Trio). You can buy various…
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As an avid reader of fashion magazines since my teens, I have known about Nars Orgasm blush for many years. Orgasm was and still is a fashion magazine staple, getting mentioned regularly and winning “Best Blush” each and every time…
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It’s no secret that men are often attracted to a beautiful pair of eyes. A woman’s eyes can exude confidence, beauty, and sex appeal. It’s a fairly universal desire to display our soul windows to fulfill their maximum potential. But…
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A wide eyed look is something that has been sought after by many women for long time in the make up stakes, although, it is more often than not easier said than done. Without guidance and practise, creating big eyes…
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Makeup is often a defining part of a woman’s overall look, along with her fashion sense and personal style. For this reason, applying makeup incorrectly can immediately make a negative impression or accentuate imperfections instead of concealing them. Eyeshadow is…
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I had just graduated from college and was looking for a part-time job to supplement my income when a friend invited me to a “skin care class” at her home. I was a bit skeptical, knowing full well that this…
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Most women are concerned about their appearance and so always make an effort to look their best, and make-up is just one of those things they use to beautify themselves. Although the beauty industry has started targeting men, women are…
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Collection 2000 – 3 in 1 Foundation I don’t usually wear a lot of makeup as basically I don’t have much time to start applying it every morning so this foundation works out well for me. * WHAT IS IT…
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As the old adage goes “the eyes are the windows to your soul”. Frankly, if we should literally follow this saying many of us women and sometimes men, would certainly be in trouble with some really tarnished souls. The thing…
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Makeup should be an outward reflection to the world of the true you hidden inside. Sophisticated, playful or avant-garde, you tell the world a lot about the real you by the way you apply makeup and the colors you use…
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Only last week when I walked into Boots the chemist I noticed that the L`Oreal stand had been put in another corner of the store. There was the usual line up of cosmetics including Rimmel, Barry M, Maybelline, Max Factor…
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There’s no better way to draw attention to your face or to transform daytime into evening. That’s right; we’re talking about red lipstick. Red lipstick is one of the most important and versatile cosmetic essentials in existence. Every woman should…
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My number one rule when applying makeup to my blue eyes is: Do not go overboard with blue shadows and liners. Actually, blue makeup is not the best choice to dress up blue eyes. I choose other colors that really…
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What Colors are Great for Deep Brown Eyes? Brown Eyes, deep, rich and mysterious can convey so much drama with the right colors. Keeping in mind that there are many shades of brown eyes, ranging from light golden brown to…
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Max Factor Age Renew Foundation, that name has a promising ring to it. Read the details and Max Factor claim that the foundation can `make your skin look up to five years younger in a flash`. Issuing that statement to…
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If you have blue eyes, than your eyes are already bright and vivid. Everyone is different, and therefore have different shades of blue eyes. Depending on which shade of blue your eyes are, you will use different colors to make…
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