9 Top Tips on Applying Makeup – How to Easily Achieve a Professional Look

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:44:40 +0000

Just like the constantly changing fashion world, makeup fads come and go. However, what never changes is the correct approach to applying makeup to achieve the ultimate goal of looking the best you possibly can.

This can only happen when you combine quality skin care products, to a sound surface (your skin) and use professional tools and techniques to achieve a flawless finish.

Once you have mastered all of these things you will be adapt your own personal style to achieve a more fashionable look and make the most of the features that you are blessed with.

With this in mind where do you start for the perfect approach to applying makeup?

1. Cleansing Your Face

It’s paramount that before you even think about opening your favorite foundation that you properly clean your face. After all, a clean face will provide the perfect key to apply your makeup. Start by applying cleansing milk or cream to your nose, cheekbones and forehead and with some cotton wool gently clean your face in small circular movements until you can feel your face is clean. Rinse with water, and if do desired repeat the procedure.

2. Eyebrow Shaping

Next take a look at your eyebrows and remove any stray hairs with a good pair of tweezers. The best types are generally the ones with a slanted edge. Remember to grasp the hair as low down the hair follicle as possible and pluck the hair in the direction that it is growing.

3. Apply Your Favorite Foundation

Your foundation should be the perfect match to your skin tone and texture, and once applied should blend so it is hardly noticeable. Obviously the more natural looking your makeup is the better. Apply a small amount to the back-of-your-hand and use a sponge to lightly cover your chin, cheeks and forehead areas. Remember to start in the center and work outwards towards your jaw-line so that the foundation blends to an almost invisible finish.

4. Apply Your Favorite Powder

Choose a face powder that complements your natural skin tone. It is a good idea to pick one that is transparent or one with a slight sheen as apposed to a matte finish powder. Next you need to invest in a large good quality face powder brush so that the powder will be applied evenly to your face. Apply the face powder all over; paying close attention to your T-Zone as this is likely to be the main area needed to be tamed most, remembering to tap-away any surplus powder. Again, work outwards with your brush into your jaw-line to minimize unnatural color shifts.

5. Apply Blusher

Choose a color that suits your skin tone, lighter for day use and darker for evening times. A good tip is to pick a color that closest matches your checks during exercise. This can be a good starting point if you are unsure what color suits you best. Using a dedicated round, full brush to apply the blusher (don’t be tempted to use the inferior brushes that come with the product as they seldom produce professional results) place a small amount onto the brush and smile naturally in the mirror. Then, on the apple part of your cheek softly blend along and up the cheekbone directly towards your hairline.

6. Apply Eye Shadow

Using your favorite eyebrow pencil gently feather in any gaps that may appear in your brows to achieve a natural, fuller finish. Black and brown are the most common colors to use for daily use. However, for that special occasion or big night out you can try experimenting with a colored pencil. Whatever color you decide to use make sure that the pencil is fine-tipped to give you full control and to emphasize the shape of your eyebrows.

7 Apply Eyeliner

Apply eyeliner to the outside edge of the eye remembering to keep your upper lid taught. Now in short precise strokes draw into your eyelash line. Then apply the eyeliner to the button lashes moving from the outer edge in. If you are looking to make a real statement and want your eyes to literally pop-out make the outside line of your top lashes wider than the inside one.

8 Apply Mascara

For a more dramatic effect you can use an eyelash curler to give your mascara a helping hand. Start off by applying the mascara to the underside of your top lashes, remembering to always hold the wand at a parallel angle to your eye. Now slowly move the brush upwards to force separation of the lashes. Repeat the process for the lower lashes. It is also a good idea to invest in an eyelash comb so that you can separate wet lashes and avoiding possible clumping.

9 Apply Lipstick

Arguably the most striking aspect of makeup is your choice of lipstick as you can change your whole appearance simply by changing your lipstick color. It is a good idea to use a lip liner first as this will further highlight your lips and ensure that your lipstick lasts throughout the day. Start off in the center of your upper lip and move outwards towards a corner of your mouth. Then move the lipstick back to the center and repeat the same process on the other side. The bottom lip is colored in exactly the same way. Just remember that once you have finished, blot and check your teeth for any overspill.

8 Easy Skin Care Tips For a Younger Looking Face

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:28:02 +0000

If you want your face to look younger having healthy skin is very important. It is not as hard as you might think to turn back the clock for your face and look younger. Here are 8 easy skin care tips to get a more youthful, healthy looking face.

Drink lots of water. Most everyone does not drink enough water throughout the day. All day long your body is losing water and as this happens it needs to be replenished. It is recommended you try you drink at least 6 glasses of water in a day where normal physical activity takes place. Drinking plenty of water is very good for your skin and will help it stay healthier and more moist.

Be sure to cleanse your face regularly, at least once per day, twice is possible. (You would be surprised how many people do not cleanse their face even once per day.) Throughout the day your skin and face is being bombarded with dirt, grime and harsh pollutants. All of this dries out the skin causing it to age faster. It is also best to use water that is a luke warm temperature for best results.

When washing your face and skin, be sure not to over scrub. Over scrubbing can harm the skin and cause unnecessary damage to the surface layers of the skin. Do not scrub your face with something that is too rough or abrasive.

Try to keep your skin moist as much as possible. When your skin gets overly dry it will crack, flake, become rough, and age faster. Dry skin will have an unattractive appearance. Using a good moisturizer throughout the day is a good idea.

Soap can be very damaging for your skin especially your face. Try as best you can to not use too much soap on your face. Soap will draw out the natural oils in your face. Soap can cause your face to become overly dry. There are many moisturizing cream face wash products you can buy that are gentler for your face. Soap is okay for the skin from about the neck down.

Protect your skin from the sun. This is one of the most important tips you will learn here. The sun’s gives off invisible and very damaging UV radiation that will burn your skin. Quite often the damage the sun causes does not show up until a person is older. Your face is especially sensitive and vulnerable to the harsh radiation from the sun. This damage can lead very leathery looking skin and even skin cancer late in life. The tip is to always use a sun screen on your face when outside. Be sure to reapply the sun screen periodically throughout the day. One application in the morning will not last all day. Even when it is cloudy outside, the skin needs to be protected from the UV rays that still come through.

Eat well with lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Get the proper amount of sleep. Exercise regularly. It may seem like you have heard this before, but it may also come as a surprise that these are three very important components for having healthy, young looking skin. Your body is like an eco system with everything working together and having an effect on each other. When you eat well, sleep enough and exercise regularly your skin will benefit.

Engage in activities that will minimize stress in your life. Stress will often show up in causing problems for your skin and face. Take up yoga, walks, a calming bubble bath, anything that you know will reduce the stress in your life.

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9 Top Tips on Applying Makeup – How to Easily Achieve a Professional Look

8 Easy Skin Care Tips For a Younger Looking Face