Makeup

How many times have you tried to apply lipstick only to have it flake or look uneven and unflattering on you? Many women can find lipstick to be very hard to apply because some don’t really know how to properly…
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Eye liner is possibly one of the most underestimated tools in make-up. It can create a whole range of looks even when it is applied on its own. This means that eye liner is one of the most important things a lady can have…
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A frequently overlooked detail of applying lip makeup, using a lip liner is essential to achieving a well-defined look and long-lasting color for your lips. It is the finishing touch that contours your lips to perfection and allows the color…
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It’s not that long ago when putting your makeup on in the morning involved applying a bit of moisturizer followed by foundation and maybe powder or blusher.  Now though, we are urged to use more and more products, applying layer…
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Have you ever wondered how commercial brands of loose mineral makeup is made? Ever wonder what some of the ingredients are and why they are used? Stop wondering and start reading. Mineral makeup sensation has almost saturated the market, threatening…
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When it comes to lips, the key word is sexy. It always has been. Every woman in the world would love to have full pouting sexy lips that are both hypnotic and irresistible. But unfortunately most of us were not born with perfect…
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No you don’t have to rely on any brand of makeup to get that matte look all day long. What you need is a good skin care routine a little help of natural makeup. Confused? Read on. Firstly, use a…
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Applying make up is basically simple, but there are certain parts that can be a bit tricky. Pretty much everything that I know about make up I taught myself from tips I read online, or learned through experimentation. This is…
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Smoky eye makeup is simply beautiful and, despite common belief, extremely easy to achieve with the right know-how. The following suggestions will take you right along the road to your new sexy, sultry eyessmokin’!The Smoky-eyed look is intended to be…
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The world of Makeup Artistry is full-to-the-brim with rules, regulations and myths. Many of these rules are associated with the topic of makeup for daytime and makeup for evening. Let’s get one thing straight there is no such thing as…
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We all want perfect-looking makeup. But, flawless, long-lasting makeup can be quite difficult to achieve. Because of the ever-growing demand for stayfast makeup products in recent years, skin primers have grown tremendously in popularity, promising amazing long-lasting results. But do…
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The most common complaint that women express when applying eye make up is that their eyelashes are not long enough. The second most common complaint however is that their eyes are simply not big enough. I know that eyes come…
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I have freckles. And, although I don’t hate them, they’re not my favourite things. Freckles are one of the reasons I became a Makeup Artist! If you are anything like me, you would do anything to cover up your freckled…
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Makeup artists are often asked how to curl, thicken, lengthen and fake eyelashes. Long, luscious, curly lashes open up the eyes, making them appear larger and more rounded. So how do we achieve those lovely long lashes every day? Well,…
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There should be a federal which prohibits the use of blue eyeshadow. It can take even the most beautiful woman and make her look like a truckstop waitress. While I am sure that some women may be able to pull…
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– Benefit Benetint – Benefit is a Funky, luxury range of cosmetics and beauty products. It has Cult status with celebrities, as it is a one-of-a kind’ type of brand. With it’s bright packaging featuring 50’S glamour girl pictures, and…
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– BOURJOIS, PARIS . EFFET 3D COSMIC – I love the Bourjois range of cosmetics. For me, it is either Benefit or Bourjois and these two are the only brands that I choose to use. Apart from the odd item…
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Make up is used to enhance your features and sometimes to hide the features that you are not so fond of but in all cases the ideal make up should be applied so that people aren’t sure whether you are wearing…
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When I was a kid, in the ’60s, there was no such thing as “sunscreen”. If you wanted to avoid sun at the beach, you either got under an umbrella or put on a shirt. In fact, back then, not…
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The baby doll look seems to come back in fashion every now and then. It was probably made most famous by Emma Bunton, also known as “Baby Spice” from the Spice Girls. If you want to recreate a baby doll…
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Foundation is the base of your makeup and will help make or break your look. Before you even start trying to apply foundation, you first need to make sure that you have the right one for you; keeping in consideration…
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Though cosmetic companies discontinue products in order to replace them with better ones and therefore, constantly improve their product ranges, this can cause frustration to consumers who are fans of particular products that get removed from stores and subsequently become…
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Many women envy people with full lips. Full lips are sensuous and they can be incredibly sexy. But unfortunately we were not all born with full, pouting lips and so we need to use little tips and tricks to make…
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There are few things sexier than full, pouty lips. Both men and women rank full lips as one of the most attractive features a woman can have. Words like youthful, kissable, and Angelina Jolie instantly come to mind when you…
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In today’s “microwave society” where it’s all about instant gratification, hour long makeup application is the last task women are adding to their itineraries these days.  In all actuality, a full makeup application should take no longer than 10 minutes…
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Acne is a big problem effecting millions, both young and old. It is embarrassing, unsightly, and can cause a huge blow to a person’s self esteem, not to mention put a shadow on their naturally beautiful face. There are plenty…
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While many people (particularly women) spend billions every year to buy products to keep themselves looking younger, there are a few very basic steps that help people maintain a youthful outlook without a pile of cash. Eating well, exercise, moisturizing,…
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It has often been said that our eyes are the windows to our soul; so the bigger the better, right? Everyone wants their peepers to pop, but how can we apply makeup to make our eyes appear larger? Makeup looks…
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Eye shadow is a very much underestimated beauty product. It can be used to create a wealth of different looks. It comes in a rainbow of colours and is normally inexpensive. Yet many women can not be bothered or they simply do…
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Too many children believe makeup and sexy clothes indicate a respect for oneself and a desire to represent oneself in a positive manner. Parents need to be vigilant in protecting their daughters’ self-images and helping their sons relate to little…
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