Sunday, April 23, 2017
Makeup Foundation Secrets
Makeup Foundation Secrets
The trick is to correctly apply the foundation. So, fir...st wash your face to cleanse it of creams, gunk and other lotions you might have applied the night before. Pat it dry with a towel and before the water evaporates completely, quickly apply moisturiser all over your face. This will make your skin look dewy and young after the foundation has been applied.
The next step is the foundation and the trick is to apply it evenly. So, begin by dabbing dots of it around your face. An easy way to do this is to place four dots at the 12, 6, 3 and 9 oclock positions, or north, south, east and west positions. Then, place one more dot of foundation between each of these four dots. Remember, to put one on the tip of your nose.
Then, blend the foundation evenly all over your face with a piece of damp cotton or your fingertips. Be careful around the hair roots, jawline and the base of your neck. If you miss these areas then the foundation will look cakey. The strokes you use should be in a downward direction, in the same direction as the fine hair on your face.
Remember, foundation should be applied very lightly and very scantily under the eyes and on the eyelids. This area has skin that is a shade or two darker than the rest of the face. If possible, avoid using foundation on these areas.
The shade of your foundation should be the same shade as your skin or a shade darker. Girls will attempt to look fairer by buying foundation a shade lighter than their own skin colour. This only makes them look as if they have applied heavy makeup. The trick is to look beautiful naturally, to look as if you have not applied any makeup at all.
So, if you are going to go a place with lots of natural light or sunlight, then use very little foundation. The reverse should be done at night since lighting is weaker, therefore, you can use a heavier foundation.
Also, foundation looks different in white light and in yellow light so check how your face looks in these types of lighting. Practice makes perfect, so feel free to test your foundation at home before you wear it to a party.
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Thursday, March 30, 2017
Makeup Musts Shopping Sephora
Makeup Musts Shopping Sephora
I spent an eternity at Sephora
  $38 Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation This foundation is a cream that turns into powder. For best application, stipple it on with a brush—you can go for light, natural coverage for the average day or full coverage for a photo shoot. Alternately, use a sponge. This product also works as a concealer if you use the tip of your finger, for those pesky undereyes, zits, discolorations, you name it. If youve got dry skin, you wont need powder with this at all. For combination/oily skin, Id definitely recommend a quick whisk of powder. After the summer, my forehead, cheeks, jawline, and neck are all slightly different in shade and this miraculously evened me out. It comes with its own little brush and mirror, for on the go, but I recommend a proper brush for use at home.   $26 SEPHORA COLLECTION Professionnel Mineral Powder Brush #45 This is the perfect multipurpose brush. I use mine to stipple on the foundation above, after which I wipe it on a paper towel and use it for the blush, repeat, and use it for powder. The bristles are synthetic and the softest you could imagine, without losing stiffness. It wont drop flyaway bristles on your face and cleans easily with a bit of dish detergent and water. Its been treated with a hypoallergenic antibacterial agent, so it also wont breed bacteria, causing your skin to have breakouts.   $28 Benefit Cosmetics CORALista blush The most natural blusher Ive ever met, for the fair to medium complexions. Its warm-peachy-rosy, just like the pic above (not like that swatch they have on Sephoras page, which looks pinkish). It goes on the apples of your cheeks in light, circular motions, and leaves you looking like youre in the health of your life, right after someone special gave you a kiss :) Comes with its own little brush, on the go, but I prefer the brush above. This is really for daywear and the natural look — for night, youd probably want something a tad deeper.   $18 Dior Best in Show Mini Mascara Duo As you know, I rave about both DiorShow and DiorShow Blackout mascaras every chance I get. This duo is the best idea yet — instead of getting a full-sized one of either (10ml; $24 each), you get a half-sized (5ml) of each for $18. So, not only do you save $6, but you can choose which to use according to your mood (I like DiorShow for day and Blackout for that extra POW! for night). Moreover, the size makes them perfect for travel or for lugging around in your purse. |
Extra: While their supplies last, if you place an online order, you can choose 1 of 6 deluxe samples of Sephoras newest products. Enter code MYCHOICE at checkout
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