Makeup

Winter weddings are wonderful, because there are so many opportunities to incorporate rich, bold colors into the event. From jewel toned bridesmaid gowns to deep red roses. Why should that stop at makeup? There is no other time of year…
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Though true beauty comes from within makeup can enhance a woman’s features, from her eyes, to her cheekbones, to her lips. Not many women have perfect flawless skin, and not many have “natural” beauty. So the options are endless at…
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How many times did you leave the house as a kid only to have your mother chase you out the door yelling about sunscreen? Normally when someone goes on a lecture about the dangers of skin cancer and the use…
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 Having been an international make-up artist for many years, and having also suffered from very bad skin from time to time, I have tried most tricks in the trade. I know what works and what should be avoided at all…
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If painting the nails were easy, there wouldn’t be manicurists and nail shops in every town.  Painting nails requires more than a steady hand, it requires a certain technique.  This article will show you the technique used by most professional…
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Many women are looking for techniques that will help them to look younger. They want to maintain the youthful look that they had in their prime and stay young and beautiful forever. This is a normal reaction to aging, and…
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A PROMISEA woman approached me at my Revlon counter, sent over to me from the others where their beauticians represented Cosmetics of World renown names She needed a foundation, and they had none to offer. Going through the darkest of…
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If you have a round face you typically look more youthful and you share the company of stars like America Ferrara, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. A round face is full looking and appears to be virtually as wide as…
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To look great from top to toe one of the things you need to consider is matching your make up to your outfit. The make up that looks great with your little black dress will not look quite so complimentary…
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When someone says “beauty tips” what do you think? Does your mind automatically roam to make-up and facial care techniques? Commonly, many people do. The truth of the matter is that there are many ways that a woman can be…
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Blue eye shadow is versatile, and can be worn with any skin tone, depending on the shade. As a general rule among make-up artists, only skin tones that are golden like Jessica Alba, bronze like Alicia Keys, or dark like…
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Sunscreen really does work. It might not really if the SPF is too low, or if it’s past the average shelf life of three years, but when used correctly and often, it works. There’s a number of reasons that sunscreen…
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The eyes are the windows to the soul. You can read a lot about a person just by looking into their eyes. Eye contact is also a very vital part of conversation for most folks. Unfortunately, for many women, other…
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Regardless of your age or even sex, having dark circles under your eyes can dent your confidence. Dark circles or ‘Panda eyes’ can also be very difficult to get rid of. Thus usually many people with them try to hide…
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While men wearing makeup is still regarded as taboo in our society, as more men become discover a newfound self-awareness about their appearance, they also become interested in using makeup to enhance their looks, hide imperfections or to simply express…
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When we’re spending hours outside in the sun, we take it for granted that our sunscreen is giving us the protection it should. But this isn’t always the case. The sun is the number one cause of skin damage and…
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So you have selected the perfect shade of powder, the rosiest blush and the silkiest lipstick. However, you are never ready to apply your makeup without the essential tools. The utensils that you use to apply your makeup have a…
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Every woman who uses skin moisturizer, ointment, or facial treatment, or who subscribes to a women’s magazine, surely knows about alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).  These acids – which are obtained from natural products, such as sugar cane, milk sugars, or…
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The cosmetics business is big business! There are many companies listed online offering wholesale makeup at discount prices. However, simply typing the term “Buy wholesale makeup online” in Google does not always return the desired results on the first page…
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If you were to ask most women what facial feature they would most like to improve, there’s a very good chance that they would say lips.  Have you ever known a woman to complain that her lips were too full…
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Even with an immaculate hairstyle and a flawless face of makeup, dark circles will always detract from your look. Raccoon eyes are not attractive under any circumstances. Many women who suffer from under eye circles want to learn an effective…
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In the life of a man, there may come a time when it may be essential to wear makeup.  There can be many different reasons why a man would choose to wear makeup; concealing a blemish, downplaying a physical imperfection,…
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Polishing your nails can be a very relaxing and rewarding experience. There’s nothing like sitting down and spending some time pampering yourself. You can listen to music while you work on your nails, have a glass of wine or watch…
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Lipstick is undoubtedly an essential to any woman’s makeup routine. In fact, on super busy days, all you need is some lipstick and a pair of sunglasses to complete your look. Because lipstick is so basic and pertinent, it is…
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Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara is quite simply an excellent and original beauty product. Eye make-up today is so often putting forth claims of giving increased volume and producing powerful false lash effects, but  sometimes, less is more where cosmetics are…
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There is no doubt that some of the most interesting artwork and architectural designs have come out of the Middle East. Since your face can potentially serve as a moving work of art, Persian-inspired makeup is a style worth looking…
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Let’s face it; your nails are nothing but dead material. However, a coat of nail polish just makes them look so much more alive. Do not fret. Applying nail polish can be a very simple and rewarding process. Following is…
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It is surprising how expensive some cosmetics are.  A visit to the local chemist can help sift through the dilemma of buying good quality cosmetics on a budget.  Appearance does not need to be sacrificed if the selection of cosmetics…
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Mature skin needs so much more attention and special care than younger skin. Mature skin may not have acne, but it does tend to have things like as age spots, redness, wrinkles, and is typically dry and lacking the youthful…
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Wouldn’t it be nice if makeup came with an expiration date on it? So when you find an older, semi-used blush at the bottom of a drawer you could tell without smearing it on your face if it is still…
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