Tuesday, June 22, 2010

I need some great makeup tips!!! anything great that deals with makeup please!?

Uhm, I think it'll be easier to answer the question if you were more specific in what you're asking. The word ';makeup'; covers a large variety of products and tips, from eyeshadow to your nail color. If you're just a beginning, there are some tips I can offer.





Eyes:


When you're starting off with makeup, most people start with either eyeliner or mascara. If you already have well-defined eyes and thick, curly lashes; there really isn't a point in wearing any eye makeup.


If you do decide to start wearing eyeliner and mascara though, here are some tips:


Eyeliner:


When applying eyeliner, start in the center of your lash line and slowly work out in small strokes to the outer and inner corners of your eye. Do only the top lid for a natural look. I've seen very inexperienced eyelining and it's just not pretty.


Brands recommended: Revlon ColorStay, Almay


Mascara:


Mascara is easy to use, take your mascara wand and wiggle it at the roots of your lashes and lift up. Apply as many coats as desired, but keep in mind that too many coats could clump or smudge.


Brands recommended: CoverGirl, Maybelline





If you're a semi-experienced makeup user and you've decided to take up eyeshadow, here are some more tips.


Eyeshadow:


Use a cream eyeshadow as a base, I recommend NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils. It has a very creamy texture and will create a nice base for your powder eyeshadow to grab on to. Next, apply on a powder eyeshadow with a crease brush and blend. If the eyeshadow you're using doesn't seem very pigmented, spray a little bit of water on the brush (don't rinse it, you'll just rinse the shadow away) then blend it on your lids - it's been proven to make the shadow more pigmented.





Face:


It is not recommended for young people to use foundation, but if you have dark eye circles or you'd like to hide some blemishes; a concealer could be considered. As for pressed powder and oil-absorbing sorts, it's not really necessary unless you don't have time to blot an oil-absorbing sheet on your face. Personally, pressed powder makes my face look somewhat cakey, which was not the objective I was going for.


Concealer:


I like Neutrogena's liquid concealers because they have ingredients in there that can help reduce redness. As for powder concealer, L'Oreal Bare Naturale makes decent ones. When applying liquid concealer, apply it with your ring finger on whichever part, then blend it with your ring finger in a rolling motion. Your ring finger is the most gentle finger of your hand, and if you find that sponges work great for you. Go ahead and use it.


Foundation:


Foundation should be worn on special occasions when you need flawless skin (dance parties, formal events) but not to be used on a daily basis. The reason is because foundation could age your skin faster than you wanted. If you absolutely have to wear foundation everyday, use a mineral based foundation, like Everyday Minerals. For liquid, I suggest Revlon's Custom Creation or the ColorStay line. Blend it with one of those wedge sponges.


Blush:


It is used to give you a hint of color on your cheeks so you look healthy. Apply it with a powder brush on the apples of your cheeks (the part that becomes raised when you're smiling), and blend. A cream blush is recommended to make a base for powder blush, but in the morning there isn't really that much time to go through that hassle, so on a daily basis I just use powder blush. Apply on forehead and chin too to get an all-over face glow.


Brands recommended: N.Y.C., CoverGirl, Maybelline





Lips:


Lipstick, lip balm, lip gloss. Pretty self-explanatory. The only problem is the texture and shine. I recommend Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush lip gloss for a sheer, very shiny finish. If you'd like some color, CoverGirl and Revlon makes decent ones for a reasonable price. The choice between sponge tip and slant-tip applicators depends on your liking. I like the sponge-tip ones when applying over lipstick and the slant-tip ones to apply over bare lips. For lipstick, Revlon makes very good, pigmented (given it's lipstick, anything not pigmented should just be considered as a tinted lip balm), creamy ones that goes on smoothly.





I know this is pretty long, but I think it's worth it to read.


Any questions, comments, email me.





Hope this helped.I need some great makeup tips!!! anything great that deals with makeup please!?
It's best to ask a specific question so you'll get all answers you need. :P





Natural light is your best bet for getting a natural-looking face when putting on make-up. Bathroom lighting might not always be great, and flourescent lighting sucks.





Uhh... I dunno, just ask. Gosh @_@;I need some great makeup tips!!! anything great that deals with makeup please!?
dont use everything from one makeup line and dont sit under the makeup light at the counters because thats not your everyday light cuz it can have u applying to much makeup if u have any skin imperfections.
Id is the name of the label and it is very good, I have been using that for 2 years and I am very happy with that.

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