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The latest hit in my kit: BECCA Beach Tint

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Becca Beach Tint The latest hit in my kit: BECCA Beach Tint

BECCA Beach Tint (or BBT as I fondly refer to it) is a beautiful 2-in-1 lip and cheek tint that imparts the perfect flush of color. Bag it!

Why BBT makes the cut!

These days, more than ever, space inside makeup kits and cosmetic bags comes at a premium, so to justify its inclusion, the product itself not only has to be out of this world but so does its packaging (unless you have lots of free hours to dedicate to decanting, that is). BBT makes the grade on both counts. It comes housed in a handy little tube which is lightweight, hygienic and easy to use. Another bonus: it bounces, which means no more broken blushers on the studio (or bathroom) floor. We’ve all been there! Just because it’s in a small tube doesn’t mean you will use it up fast. It lasts. It’s a tiny tube of concentrated color, and a little goes a seriously long way. (more…)

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Whatever the weather, get a summer glow on!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Pink Swoon Blush 259x300 Whatever the weather, get a summer glow on!

For sexy sun-kissed cheeks, combine two colors:

1). Take some bronzing powder on a large, fluffy brush, and using short up-and-down strokes, blend it over the cheekbone. For perfect color placement, start near the hairline and follow the cheekbone down toward the apple.

2). Next, take a pink, peach or nude-beige powder blush on a small, round blush brush, and using circular motions, apply it to the apple of the cheek (the plump part which protrudes when you smile).

Hot tip! To avoid applying too much bronzer or blush, tap any excess powder off the brush before you begin. If you go wrong and your cheeks look too strong, knock down the color by blending some loose powder over the top. (more…)

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How to Apply Blush

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

… and contour and highlight your cheekbones to supermodel proportions!

For the ultimate in chiseled cheekbones, follow these three steps:

1) Contour: shade the underside of the cheekbone.

2) Color: apply blush to the apple of the cheek and on the cheekbone.

3) Highlight: illuminate the area above the cheekbone.

no blush 150x150 How to Apply Blush

Without blush the face can look flat and lack dimension.

Not blessed with prominent bone structure? The three-step technique outlined above, which is based on the principles of light and shade, will allow you to define your facial contours and alter your perceived face shape. Basically, light shades are applied to features you want to highlight, maximize or bring forward, and dark shades are applied to those you wish to play down, minimize or push back. These principles not only apply to the cheekbones, they can be used all over the face. For example, if you want to make your eyes pop, create depth by using a dark shadow along the crease of the eyelid; and for a fuller-looking pout, add a lighter shade of lipstick or gloss to the middle of the bottom lip.

Where to start.

After applying foundation, concealer, eye and brow makeup, and loose powder, familiarize yourself with your facial structure. Using your fingertips, press over, under and along your cheekbones to determine the areas you will need to contour, color and highlight. (more…)

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