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Friday, November 6th, 2009How to Apply Concealer
Friday, July 24th, 2009… the master of disguise!
We’ve all got something to hide! Whether you are troubled by dark under-eye circles, lines and wrinkles, spots, blemishes, scars, pigmentation, freckles, moles, birthmarks, tattoos, broken capillaries, veins or rosacea (among other conditions), a concealer should be the number one item in your cosmetic arsenal.
Concealers are available in a variety of textures (i.e. cream, liquid or powder) and come packaged in many different ways (i.e. pots, tubes, pencils, palettes and sticks). Most concealers do more than simply camouflage; they also offer users additional benefits. Some are infused with anti-bacterial ingredients to treat spots and blemishes, while others are enriched with antioxidants (i.e. vitamins A and D) to help fight premature aging. Waterproof and silica-rich formulations are popular, long-wearing, shine-free options in humid environments. The best concealer(s) for you will depend on a number of factors, including your skin type, the preferred finish, and the specific area being treated. (more…)
How to Apply Makeup for Non-professional Photographs
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009(i.e. those being taken with a standard point-and-shoot camera and flash, without any set lighting.)
Do you have a special occasion to attend, or a big night out coming up? Wanna look great in person and on film? It can be done!
Ready! Steady! Shoot!
1. Start by creating a camera-friendly canvas! Exfoliate the face to remove any dry, flaky skin; then, tone and moisturize to create a smooth base for foundation application.
2. Opt for a foundation with no or a low SPF (Sun Protection Factor; 15 or less).
Zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide are common ingredients in foundations that have an SPF rating, and are added to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Both are white pigments which reflect light and at high concentrations, when combined with the camera flash, can cause the complexion to appear pasty and ghost-like. This doesn’t make for hot shots, unless it’s Halloween! (more…)
Beauty on a Budget
Sunday, June 14th, 2009Can you feel the recession biting? Is it time to tighten your cosmetic purse strings? Yes? Then start with a stocktake! Get clear on what you already have in your makeup collection before your next trip to the cosmetic candy store.
Drag out everything, including the long-forgotten items buried in the beauty product graveyard, right at the back of the bathroom cupboard. It’s time to resurrect some of these pre-loved treasures.
Tough times call for creativity. C’mon girls, let’s experiment!
Do it differently!
If the product was relegated to the darkest corner of the deepest drawer because it didn’t deliver the desired effect first time round, try something new. Don’t forget: when it comes to makeup, the method of application has a big impact on the finish. For example, if your powder leaves the skin with a cakey finish, trade the powder puff for a brush. Want a better color pay-off from your eyeshadow? Pat on the color with a firm, flat, dense-bristled eyeshadow brush, instead of blending it with a sponge-tipped applicator. Need more coverage from your powder foundation? Apply it with a sponge and use a dabbing motion to work it onto the skin, instead of long, sweeping strokes. To get a smooth, sheer finish from a liquid base, choose a sponge specifically designed for blending, and before use, dampen it slightly with water to prevent it from absorbing too much product. (more…)
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.
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…)
