Makeup

Freckles can be endearing and make a person appear more youthful. However, many people find freckles to be a nuisance and prefer to have a smooth, even complexion. As a redhead, I am susceptible to getting freckles and make an…
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To walk into a department store and be faced with numerous cosmetic choices, finding the right foundation can be a daunting task. Which one really is the better option for you and your skin? Should you pick a liquid, stick,…
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I love wearing makeup! From my first bottle of good old heavy Ponds foundation back in 1967, my little pot of Yardley blue eye shadow, to the subtle sheen of Clinique’s “black honey” lip gloss in the mid-1970’s and my…
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Summertime, ah summertime… The warmth of the amber sun, busting flowers and swaying trees… Sun Tea and Lemonade… Strawberries and Honeydew… Is there anything more satisfying? A summertime afternoon like this seems most gloriously perfect… and to add to this…
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Making your own lipstick isn’t as difficult as you think. Once you’ve got a color you like, make sure you write down the recipe and you can use it over and over again. This recipe has moisturizing properties, so use…
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RULE NUMBER ONE-PROTECT Its ok to wear makeup whether you’re in your teens or not make up is what makes a sexy woman. Nowadays there are so many chemicals in foundations etc that even those who have perfect skin to…
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The first rule for beautiful, glowing summer skin is to make sure that you remove all traces of make-up before you go to sleep.A good cleansing routine combined with sun protection is essential and is by far and away the…
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Nothing is sexier than a gorgeous pair of eyes! If you weren’t born with eyesthat can stop traffic with one bat of your lashes, don’t despair. With a little mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow applied correctly, you can have eyes that will have…
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The key to a forties makeup look is precision. The dominant look of the decade was a mix of escapist Hollywood glam, a “don’t mess with me, I have a boyfriend in North Africa and I can rivet you to…
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They say you can tell the year a woman graduated high school by the way she does her makeup. Unfortunately, it’s often true. We’ve all seen women in their 60s with black liquid eyeliner and blue eyeshadow – maybe even…
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Make Frizz Run and HideHow to keep on looking sexy during those hot summer months! Summer is a great time for relaxation, recreation and renewal. If you’re like most of us, you probably take advantage of the longer days and…
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There is no denying that one of the main reasons why women wear make-up is to make them feel better about themselves. Not only does it enhance their physical appearance but it can have a profound effect on their self-esteem…
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I would have to be a bold-faced liar to say that women look better without makeup on. Even though I think that beauty pageants are sexist, and don’t think there should be just one standard of beauty, I do think…
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As a Blonde and Blue eyed person and one who loves makeup and also a trained Makeup Artist I have had my share of experimenting with Blue Eyes. In my professional opinion Blues Eyes should always stay away from any…
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A photograph is simply a moment frozen in time. Since you are only granted that single moment to look your best, it is advised to place some thought into your appearance before being photographed. Many factors play into your appearance…
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In this economic climate, we’re all looking for ways to save. I can safely say, you don’t have to do anything as drastic as selling your entire collection of cosmetics, you don’t even have to stop buying! I’m going to…
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My mother always said, “NEVER go to bed without washing your face!” And boy, was she right! Skincare is the most important way to achieve, not only healthy skin, but healthy LOOKING skin. When you have healthy looking skin, you…
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I will never go back to traditional lipsticks and lip glosses. They taste awful, leave ugly stains on your cup and anything else your lips may come in contact with and they require re-application. I hate to re-apply! It is…
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Enchanting, irresistible, guileless – Hepburn’s gamine glamour stood out as a fresh contrast to voluptuous fellow 1950s stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. Audrey Hepburn was notable in part because of her simple chic and sophisticated elegance. Her brand…
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While trying to juggle a hectic work schedule, endless staff meetings, night classes and driving your children to day-care, your life may seem like an overwhelming circus. You may believe that a daily makeup routine is entirely incongruent with the…
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The more I use lip gloss, the more I seem to stop using lipstick. First of all, most lipstick tends to be drying and uncomfortable. When you don’t have the time to exfoliate and condition your lips constantly (most of…
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Is your sunscreen giving you sunburn? Quite possibly. For how else can you explain the meteoric rise of skin cancers in countries where sunscreens are heavily propagated, and everyone slathers cupfuls of sunscreens each time they see a ray of…
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Cheek Colour is, sadly, often an under-used and under-estimated part of makeup application. Perhaps this is due to a general lack of understanding on the importance that blush holds. Or, it could be attributed to a distinct lack of know-how…
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Nowadays, excessive make-up and extravagant colours used in the most uncommon ways became something ordinary. In this case, what really makes a good impression and will definitely make you look gorgeous and stylish without trying too much is the natural…
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From shimmering champagne to deep burgundy, lipstick comes in a nearly endless variety of colors. While having many options can be fun, it can also become problematic for an indecisive mind. When it comes to selecting a lip color, it…
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Between the many limited edition products released by Yves Rocher last year, you will also find the Palette Puzzle, an elegant, stylish makeup palette that is tremendously practical for daily wear, as well as for special occasions. The Yves Rocher…
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Oily skin is the arch-enemy of long-lasting makeup. Excess oil can result in, at the very least, unwanted shine. At the worst, it may lead to makeup sliding off completely. However, there is no need to despair. As a Makeup…
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The brown eyed girl is a lucky girl in regards to eye shadow. She has a plethora of colors and hues to choose from to enhance her gorgeous eyes. The secret, to choosing the best eye shadow for you, is…
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There is not really any one type of eyeliner for contact users. It is “how you apply” the eyeliner that is in the technique. Most of the eyeliners today are pencil or liquid. It is your preference as to which…
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Whenever you look at a celebrity in a glossy magazine and think about how beautiful they look and how envious you are. Just try to remember that they don’t always look like that. In fact they probably didn’t even do their own…
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