Showing posts with label BEAUTY TIPS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BEAUTY TIPS. Show all posts

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Bridal Makeup Tips

Bridal Makeup Tips
Every bride wants to look her best on the wedding day. Ideally, the preparations and grooming sessions start a few months earlier. To look gorgeous on the main day is not an easy task and requires more than a day's effort. Diet and fitness training must be complimented to the application of cosmetics. One of the major things you have to take into consideration is that your skin must have a natural glow. Drinking water and avoiding consumption of junk food is the first step. Using good products on your skin and exfoliating is going to make you the world's prettiest bride. One of the biggest worries is emotions running high and makeup running down your cheeks! This could definitely result in a disaster. # Check your face in an adequately lighted area to see if you have any tan marks on your neck or face. If you do find patches of different colors on your body then go for tan removal sessions. Do not wait until last day or rely on instant tan removers. They may not work and in worse case scenarios, they might cause skin irritations.
# For a basic look, apply a brown eye shadow on the eyelids and white or silver on the outer sides. Avoid using pink if you are fair, as this makes you appear pale. The eyes also look smaller. Instead, try on bronze, dark brown or maroon shades.
# Eyeliners are a must since they make your eyes look bigger and more beautiful. The safest color to use is black. Apply a thin coat of liner starting from the edge of your eyes and make it thicker along the curve. You can use a silver or white eye pencil along the lower eye line. Use waterproof eyeliners.
# Mascara must also be waterproof and basic colors such as black or neutral are preferred. You may opt for navy blue if it complements your dress. Avoid being outrageous!
# Match your lipstick with your dress. Hues and shades of crimson and pink will enhance the poutiness and color of your lips. Make sure it blends well with the colored dye on your dress. Go in a for a lip liner that merges with the lipstick color. This gives it a soft and glossy look which looks good in photographs as well. It is believed that thinner and smaller lips look more sensuous with light lip colors while fuller lips become more prominent with deeper shades.Makeup is surprisingly often an overlooked item when planning your dream shaadi. Brides always focus on planning their outfits, jewellery..

Makeup is surprisingly often an overlooked item when planning your dream shaadi. Brides always focus on planning their outfits, jewellery, hair and mehndi but don’t realise that, to look amazingly stunning on their wedding day they really need to have good makeup applied by a professional. Bridal make up by its very nature is a unique requirement and your make up regime for the big day needs careful thought and consideration. Our bridal beauty consultant, Lubna Rafiq, of Art Of Beauty shares some of bridal beauty insights with you… My personal approach to make-up for brides is one of corrective, subtle make-up that enhances the bride’s best features and makes her look naturally radiant and beautiful on her big day. The first thing people notice when they look at a bride – is how stunning and radiant she looks, not her makeup itself. In fact make – up that is too obvious can look overdone and artificial so understated and sophisticated elegance is the name of the game!Wedding day is the most memorable and cherished day of one’s life. It is essential to get makeup perfectly flawless by a renowned beautician. Here are some useful tips related to it.

Get Facials

Never get facial a day before the wedding or at that day. Likewise pluck or wax eyebrows at least two days before the occasion

Don’t use alpha hydroxy or retin a cream a day before the wedding.

Cleanse

Before putting makeup the skin must be prepared by deeply cleansing and then moisturizing it 15 to 20 minutes before applying base.

Use concealar in very small amount, it can highlight the part of face it is heavily applied.

The shade of the foundation and concealer should be similar.

Base

Apply foundation according to the tone of the skin. Don’t skip the neck, arms and feet. For oily skin use water based formula and dab gently with a loose powder to absorb extra oil and enhance its staying power. Use pigmented cream foundation then apply powder base over it.

Blusher

Powder based blush is the most suitable of all. Ask the bride to smile then cover the area that naturally blushes. Keep it light otherwise it will look too artificial.

Light contouring of nose and face line is necessary. It should be done with the shades of browns not pinks.















Face Makeup Tips

Face Makeup Tips
You can easily enhance your features and give yourself a glamorous look only if you know what face type you have. Yes, if you were unaware before, you shall not be anymore.

Your Facial formation or structure can easily help you in identifying the type of face you have. Thus, this way you can easily accentuate your striking facial features accordingly, and make irregular features less prominent and noticeable.There is a lot of difference in getting ready for your work and for an opera. You wouldn’t want to go dressed to your work as if you are attending an opera. If you want to choose your makeup for work, choose minimal makeup and choose only standard shades. Stay away from purples and browns. Keep those shades for your evening dinner with that special someone but not for your work. When you are getting ready for your work, you need to makeup to create a very professional appearance. This does not mean you should look gloomy. What is expected here is bright and pleasant looks. First of all you need to put on the foundation. While applying it be very careful that it is applied equally all over your face and even on the neck as it is also exposed. It does not look good to see a woman’s neck tanned and the face is white or vice versa. Foundation must match with your natural skin tone perfectly. Then go for the blushes of natural colour that will give a healthy look and healthy glow on the skin. Then you can go ahead with your eye makeup and can highlight them with eye shadow, eye liner and mascara. Lipstick applied should be matching with the rest of colours used for the makeup on your face. While doing all this don’t forget the main point that you should not over do as it will give you a messy and unappealing.

When buying makeup products for the face, you should purchase with concern for your skin. The products that match your tone and skin quality perfectly; only those products should be purchased so that they can be evenly applied on your face. The concern about the products is important and necessary for the users so that while using them it does not damage or have any kind of effect on the skin. Hence it is significantly recommended to buy branded products because after all it’s your skin and your looks that you adore mre than anything else.  

Skin care is necessary regardless of the amount of foundation and makeup used. If your skin is oil free then the makeup applied will stay all day. Therefore a clean face and wiping it using an astringent is recommended before the initiation of the makeup. It is also recommended that before going to bed in the night you should wash you face with exfoliating scrub so that the essential dead skin cells are removed from the skin. Face make-up is a way to highlight the features we love and want to draw attention and also to cover the not so good features. It`s a fact that no woman is satisfied what she has been blessed with. Face make-up takes cares of many of the facial flaws including the not so higher cheekbones, less prominent jaws and less evenly toned skin.

Though we can`t change our skin we have been born with, we can certainly improve the existing look of our skin especially the face with the face make-up. But face make-up is an art. If the face make-up is not applied properly, then the entire make up done would go waste and the beauty of the woman can be hampered to a great extent. The secret to a good face make-up is not to do too much or too less makeup.
If you have noticed an age spot, face the problem without fear. There are several face makeup tips that can help you conceal age spots and any other skin discoloration problem. Age spots are often gray, black or brown; they will typically be flat, which makes hiding them easier. In fact, you can go about your daily schedule with no one having any clue that you are dealing with this pesky predicament of the passing years.

Carefully Applied Concealer

Makeup concealer is something you probably have used at least sporadically since acne plagued you in your youth. Well, this beauty product wonder is helpful for women of all ages. It is a great place to start when it comes to covering up an age spot. Face the mirror. Apply oil-free sunscreen, then let it dry. You then should start with the concealer. Start with dabbing it over the age spot. Blend around the age spot carefully, making sure that the cover-up looks natural. Even out the texture of the concealer over the age spot, so that your skin looks smooth.

Accentuate Your Attributes

Focus on applying makeup to the rest of your face that best compliments your complexion. Even if you do not usually use eye makeup, you may consider giving it a try. Accentuating other parts of your face and other areas of beauty you like to display will help you to feel less self-conscious about the age spot you are concealing. Try wearing eyeliner and mascara; go for a subtle eyeshadow that brings out the color of your eyes. Wear blush, even if it is over an area where you have age spots. After letting the concealer set, you should carefully apply powder and blush to your face without worry.

Like it or not, there are always times when makeup will not be feasible. If you want to prevent age spots altogether, stay out of the sun; avoid tanning beds as well. Wear a sunscreen that has at least an SPF of 15 each and every day.

















Lip Makeup

Lip Makeup
To begin with you should look at what sort of color you like. For those who have fair skin they should avoid colors such as orange or burgundy as they will make one look washed out. Instead one should opt for lighter colors such as pale pinks or peaches. Light browns are also acceptable. These will help to bring out the natural beauty of your skin color.

If you are interested in a red shade remember to pick the right red for you. Bright fire engine red is not for everyone but with all the different shades of red to choose from as long as you try out a few different ones you can still pull it off. This is especially important and dependent on your outfit of the day, the color must go hand in hand with what you are wearing.If you are going to choose one of these colors avoid dark makeup around your eyes. This will draw attention away from your lips and make one look too made up and can result in making one look like a clown. This is the total wrong way to go about choosing the right Lip Makeup.Whenever you decide to wear lipstick, you ought to really use lip liner. The reason for this is because lip liner will keep the lipstick in location, and not permit it to “bleed” off the edges of one’s lips, which always makes people appear like their lipstick has smudged and is not really attractive.When your lipstick changes colour or "turns blue" on your lips, after a period of wear, it is an indication that it needs to be reapplied.This change occurs because the so-called true colour of the lipstick (the colour you see in the lipstick case or on the lips immediately after application) has worn out more quickly than those components of the lipstick which are responsible for the adherence and these chemicals generally have a slight bluish tone.Habits like biting or picking the lips intensify the problem, since they help remove the true colour even more quickly.If your lips are not dry and clean, when you are applying the lipstick, the colour loss is more rapid.You would face this problem less frequently with brown or brick shades, since these pigments tend to keep their colour better than pink or mauve shades.

Lipsticks seem to come off rather easily nowadays as they are less heavy and less staining than they once were.This is because they contain more waxes and emollients to give them a sheer glossy finish.1.The first aim of lip make up is to make the lips soft and supple. This can be done by using home made lip balm. The best home made lip balm is to mix honey, olive oil and almond oil. This make the lips soft and healthy.

2.The next aim is to maintain the lip colour for a longer time. First is to apply some amount of foundation on the lip and then dust it with talcum powder. This makes sure that the lipstick colour sticks on for a longer time.

3.The next step is to draw the lip in a perfect line. If you want to make your lips look fuller, then you need to draw the line outside the lip line. If you want to make your lips look thinner, then the line should be drawn inside the lip line. Make sure the colour of your lip liner matched the colour of your lipstick.

4.Make sure to highlight the two bends on the lip. In the upper lip, highlight the lip point by drawing a line till the inside of the lips. 




 

Natural Makeup Tips

 Natural Makeup Tips
Makeup tips and suggestions of how to achieve the natural look with minimal effort yet to maximum effect.

One of the first and most crucial choices to make when first considering wearing the natural look is to choose your foundation, concealer and blush color. For ethnic skins these should be yellow in tone. For African American it is advisable to use light, medium and dark tones so that you can match the different graduations of skin color. The correct color of foundation will disappear when applied onto your face.Always blend your make up in well to avoid streaks. Make sure you cleanse your face well before applying any makeup; this ensures an even look all over. Keep brushes clean by washing them in warm water and soap. It is worth investing in a selection of good quality brushes as this will save you time and effort in the long run. Do not use any make up that you have had for over 2 years - it is a false economy and will be hard if not impossible to achieve a natural look.When you are applying mineral makeup, use the best brush you can afford.

Small brushes that some companies include with their foundation makeup products work for touch-ups.

Start with a mineral makeup kit. They contain enough makeup color selections that you can experiment with modifying your foundation color.

Find one that's close to your skin color and add lighter or darker colors to match.When you’re applying natural makeup, tips for keeping your cosmetic products clean are very important! Mineral makeup colors need to be kept clean just like your other makeup. Here’s how to reduce the possibility of introducing bacteria into your cosmetics.1. Open the container and to use for the first time gently tap a little out onto a small plate or mirror. Close your original container. Do not tap your brush into the original container because once your brush touches your skin it will no longer be sterile. When you put it into your makeup it introduces bacteria into the container. Pros keep their makeup clean!

2. You can use either a foundation makeup brush or a kabuki brush. Using the foundation brush first followed by blending with the kabuki brush often works best. When you apply natural foundation, use a small “c” motion when applying it. It gives a beautiful even finish to your look. No lines!

3. Use one brush for each specific color. Because the particles are loose some will naturally remain attached to the brush. If you dip into a second color, you risk getting a muddy look. If it is your intention to mix your colors together then mix them separately first and then dip with your brush.

4. Mineral veil is one of the best natural makeup products available. Even women who don’t wear any other foundation love this product. It illuminates your skin and gives you a radiant complexion. If you are only trying one natural product, then choose mineral veil.The makeup has been included in the lifestyle of every woman. It must have been used highlighted the characteristics of our face. And if it helps to improve confidence and self esteem. In cosmetics, you have in your personality and style, for people such as women with a little makeup, which increases its natural beauty for example. Makeup is also used different designs in different types of occasions. You should be able to say what seems to the theme of the ceremony. Imagine largely formal party makeup. People think you also interested in the concentration are collected.



 

Eye Makeup Tips For Brown Eyes

Eye Makeup Tips For Brown Eyes
A dark colored eyeliner, no matter what color you choose will bring the entire focus onto your brown eyes. If you want a natural look, try out with some black eyeliner applied minimal onto the edges and a bit thicker on the central portions of your eyelashes. This creates a look of style and will make your brown eyes glow and look bright. You can also opt for a combination of light pastel shadows with dark eyeliners to make a really effective look out of your brown eyes. You lucky girl! Makeup tips for brown eyes are the easiest of all because you have a color of eyes that every color goes with. From the lightest golds to the darkest smokey colors – it all works for you. Still, there are times when you might wonder which colors to choose. 1. Are your eyes deep dark brown? This is the darkest level of brown. In some women their eyes almost appear black. Most eye makeup colors that are in the medium to dark color range will work for you. The one problem this eye color has is that your eye makeup can sometimes look too dark or harsh. For that reason it’s important to use the lighter flecks of color in your eyes to select highlight colors. The contrast between the darker colors and highlight will set off your color best.

2. Are your eyes medium brown? This is truly the easiest color of all to work with. You can wear any color. Mauves, violets and purples all look great on you. You can go the opposite and wear golds, coppers and bronzes. Greens look outstanding on you. If you want to use color, but in a subtle way then use it to line your eyes. Try dramatic looks or multiple colors on your eyes when you want something different.

3. Are your eyes light brown? Light brown eyes are unexpectedly striking. Do you have golden flecks in your eyes? If so then remember to use a very pale yellow as a highlight. The one thing you need to be careful of is not to overpower your brown shade. Limit the darker shadows to use in the crease area. While other colors of brown might enjoy black eyeliner you may want to consider a dark brown instead.

4. Are your eyes so light they look hazel? This is a level that looks great with colors that are just a little darker than your normal skintone would be. Champagne and mauve colors look great with hazel eyes. The key to making hazel really stand out is to line them with another color such as a violet, bronze or dark brown. Apricot or pink highlight works well with this color, too. Pass on black eyeliner because it tends to overpower hazel. Many of the women use this color because it look natural and you can use it in day time and night time as well. But this color give nice and complete effect on the face and personality.

So you can use the different types of brown shades and colors in different ways. But what thing suit on you you have to take care of this thing. When you are going to apply the eye shadow colors you most of the apply two or three colors on you eye but nothing more that.

The thing is you need to know that if you are going for office timing you need to use the maat colors come in light brown and dark brown color but the quantity of the dark brown should be in low in quality. In lighter shades more then darker shades.






 

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Makeup Tips For Oily Skin

Makeup Tips For Oily Skin
hey have to take care of the cosmetic products they choose. They have to make sure that all the products they choose would help them maintain the oil content of the skin and won’t increase it. If you are one of them and facing trouble while choosing makeup items or when applying makeup then follow the points given below.when applying makeup you will have to make sure that you try to reduce the acne effect. Make sure that the products you use won’t clog the pores, as this will lead to more blackheads and pimples. In addition, it is better to choose those products, which don’t have oil, as settling more and more oil on an oily skin will have adverse effects. Therefore, you should select the oil free products.it is necessary that you cleanse your face properly with a good face-wash. Select one that is gel based and not a cream based product. Cream based face-wash might leave the cream on the face, which will attract more dirt and germs, thus leading to untidy skin.After it has dried out apply oil free moisturizer. Select the one that can protect you from the sunrays too.The effect of foundation will reduce as and when time passes by. If you want that, the shiny effect of foundation remains than dab some loose powder on the face after applying the foundation.Cream-based and liquid-based ones should be avoided. Apply little blush using blusher and not with fingers. Lighter shade of blush should be selected and should be applied lightly on the cheeks.ou can also select the glossy lipstick but make sure that the shade you select should be light as the oily skin reflects much shine.Except for the above points one thing to be kept in mind is that the makeup on oily skin doesn’t remain for much time. Therefore, you should carry powder to dab when you think its time to do a touch-up. In addition, you can carry tissues or blotting paper to remove excess oil from the face. Avoid choosing the makeup items, which contains alcohol or chemicals, as they tend to increase the oil content. Use of mineral makeup products is recommended. Even if you have oily skin, you will have great looks with the help of the makeup, all you need to do is choose the products carefully.