Smooth Finish Tip!

A smooth looking finish to your foundation is very flattering especially when you have completed your total makeup look. There are some tips to bear in mind to achieve this "smooth finish". 
First the basics of skin care in terms of cleansing and exfoliating the skin is important to how the foundation looks when applied. When you exfoliate your skin it removes the dead cells and allow the new skin to breathe which will result in your moisturizer being properly absorbed into the skin, thus a better foundation application.
Secondly we can look at the tools which can help with that smooth finish we all desire. We all know about the brush and the sponge which does its job. Take a look and consider the beauty blender which is all the rage.

Beauty Blender $19

This pink, egg shaped sponge called the beauty blender has taken the makeup world by storm with it's capabilities of ensuring a flawless finish.


Find out how to use the beauty blender after the break.

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The Minimalist!

The minimalist makeup look is one of the trademark looks of the season. This approach highlights your skin so the better shape your skin is in, the less makeup you’ll need to make it look great. Here are some suggestions for you to get your minimalist look on the right track.

• Spot conceal those areas that need extra attention: redness around the nose, dark circles under the eyes or the occasional blemish. Make sure you choose the right formula based on what you’d like to cover up:
• Redness, blemishes and acne scars: Choose a thicker, more solid formula. The color should match your skin tone; shades with yellow undertones will counter-balance redness

 How to Make your eyes pop
Tools: Eyelash curler, mascara

• Gently clamp the eyelash curler around the base of your lashes. Carefully clamp and unclamp, moving up to the tips of your lashes.

• Swipe one or two coats of mascara on your upper lashes

Groom unruly brows
Tools: Eyebrow tweezers, brow powder or mousse
Keeping brows sleek and groomed is essential for a polished look 

 lipsNow that your face is flawless and glowing, and your eyes are framed with gorgeous lashes, pull your minimal look together with polished lips.


natural: Use tinted balms that moisturizes with just a touch of color. 


Youthful and pretty: Glosses add a touch of color and shine, creating an understated, but luscious pout


Sophisticated: A bold lip color, like red or fuchsia, is low-maintenance and looks finished, when applied as a stain
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Tricks of the Trade - Gucci Westman

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Gucci Westman is the amazing artist who is the creative director behind Revlon's illustrious brand and she reveals what she she can't live without.

Which make-up tools can’t you live without?

Gucci: My sponges  -  they are amazingly soft

What’s the best way to apply foundation to get a smooth, even coverage?
Gucci: Using a brush, start from under the eyes working out and up. Then apply highlighter to cheekbones, bridge of the nose and cupid's bow, pat it in with your fingers, and smooth out with a brush. 
How can you get a lovely, healthy glow using bronzer without looking unnatural? 
Gucci:  For mature skin, the more cream textures you can use, the better. Avoid powders as much as possible. It's easy to get a natural look with blusher  -  it's all in the blending. 

Can you define your mouth and get long-lasting colour that doesn't look too fake?

GUCCI: Apply lip colour using your fingers, pat it on and clean up the edges with a small concealer brush.
Check out Gucci Westman's video on the perfect lip.

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Pro Trick for Thicker Lashes

Most if not all of us love to try out the next best thing especially when it comes to getting more luxurious lashes, thicker the better right? Yes! I came across this great trick that maybe you would like to try out. We can never have enough tricks up our sleeves when it comes to beauty.


This trick helps to boost the thickness of your lashes:


Before you apply mascara, dust some regular loose face powder over your lashes. Make sure to coat both sides (they shouldn’t be clumpy, but definitely powdered-looking). Then, sweep on your usual mascara. Your lashes should look thicker and fuller… no fancy-pants new mascara required.

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High Shine Lids!

On the runways we are seeing more high shine lids on the fresh faced looks. Dick Page Creative director for Shiseido spoke about how to achieve the effect.


"The problem with the gloss on the eyes sometimes, is if you use something that's really greasy-greasy, that's really horrible. Use something that's glycerin or silicone based, that has a little sheen to it. Or use a shiny shadow that's super finely milled, the same color as your skin tone and then just pinch it between your fingers with a little gloss, and just rub that in. It's much more stable." Dick Page


So break out your lip gloss and kiss those lids!


Check out this refresher video on getting high shine lids after the break.

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Flawless Express!

This season, it is my mission to help you get your techniques down so you are ready for anything Fall has to offer. The flawless face is a hot look for Fall and to be ready we need to know the basics of makeup application to be ready. So break out your primer, foundation and concealer and watch this Sephora video which covers the basics of a flawless face. Loves it.


check out the video after the break!


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