Creating the Balance

Creating the right kind of balance with our makeup looks sometimes can prove quite confusing. Should the look focus on the eye, the lips or both. We don't want to look overdone but just right. For the dark eye and dark lips the key is to not try to go over the top with either one of them. Even though we are used to doing either a strong eye with a nude lip, this season we see both features being accentuated at the same time.


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Tips for Oily Lids!

Having glossy lids are great if that is the startement look you are going after. It is not so wonderful when you have applied your shadows only to find that a few hours later your liner has creased and your shadow is all messed up. I came up with some helpful tips that might help you with your oily problem. Here are some suggestions .


1. Prime your lids - Priming your lids with a good eye shadow primer before applying your shadows allows for longer wear and more intense looking shadows. If you are not up for using a primer you can also use your concealer which works as a great base because it is a little more dense than your foundation.


2.Powder after eye lining - After using your pencil liner to create definition to our eyes always remember to set the liner with eye shadow preferably of the same color family. This prevents the wax from melting and creasing on your lids . The powder keeps the liner in place as it acts as a setting agent.


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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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Inner Corner Highlights!

Highlighting the inner corners of your eyes will give the added umph! you desire to make your eyes pop. Simply select a shimmery shadow of any color to make your eyes stand out. You will notice the use of mostly gold and silvers in pictures to highlight the inner corners of the eyes. However you can play around with color such as  shimmery purples, greens and blues once it has light reflecting properties in them.
Here is a great video on how to highlight the inner corner of your eyes.

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Looks to try - Bright Shadows

Even though we said good bye to Summer, we didn't say good bye to bright shadows according to Cosmopolitan bright shadows are a hot fall trend that we should want to be rocking right now. The seasons are really flowing nicely and this makes transitions quite easy as spring approaches with all the colors it has to offer. So keep those bright colors out and start rocking them.


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Brush Bargain!

A great makeup brush that does it's job is something we all love, but did you know you can  consider for going the traditional route of purchasing your brushes at the cosmetic counter. Instead you can take a trip to your local art and craft store and get high quality brushes at reasonable prices. Some of my best brush hauls have been around sales where they place certain brands on sale and you get more for your bucks. So check the ads and take a trip, you can choose among their wide variety of brushes from goat hair to sable. Happy Shopping!
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Creating Dimension

It is important to know how to accentuate the face by creating dimension instead of using just one foundation which will create one flat surface. In order to create dimension and draw the focus toward the center of the face you can use a darker shade of foundation around the hairline, along the jaw, leaving the center of the face for a lighter shade of foundation . This will draw the focus towards the face.


check out this great tutorial which will give you ideas on how you can create dimension to your Fab face!

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Olive Oil a Natural Makeup Remover

A great natural and healthy ingredient that can be used to remove your makeup is olive oil. All you have to do is raid your kitchen cupboard get out your olive oil and start out by adding a few drops to your cotton ball and start to wipe your makeup off. If your like me and want to take the plunge just pour a tablespoon into your palms and start to apply it to your face and then remove with a warm towel or even a baby wipe. You will find that oils work better then liquid cleansers as it is able to break down the oils in your makeup better than water based products. Tweet

The Right Foundation Coverage.

I recently had a discussion with a friend about selecting the right foundation for her skin. I believe if you find the right foundation that matches your skin tone stick with it. However once you find the right shade you need to think about how much coverage you need to get that flawless finish. 
Take a quick look at your face and see if your blemishes and minor imperfections are being covered. If you are using a liquid foundation and you realize you have to layer and layer to try and get that flawless look, you might want to consider switching to a cream formula which will allow you to cover spots that need it while using less product. The key is not to have a mask like appearance, let your skin show through. Tweet

The Scoop on Jennifer Hudson's Beauty!

Sam Fine, gives the scoop behind the Oscar winner's beauty looks

Coverage: Every great look begins great coverage. Jennifer has beautiful skin, but like many women of color, she has varied tones. I use foundation to unify those varying tones. One of my favorites is the Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation because it’s cream- to- powder, so it dries down to a powdery finish and looks really natural.

Bronzer: Bronzer is always a must for all women to illuminate their complexion. It’s important to choose a bronzer that’s one shade darker than your natural skin tone and apply it to the outer perimeter of your face to warm the skin and create a halo of glow. After applying bronzer, you can go back and layer over blush to give the skin a pop of color.

Lips: The key to a nude lip is to begin by lining the lips with liner that is one shade darker than your natural lip color. Don’t worry about matching the liner to your lipstick – if you match it to your lips, it will look great with any shade of lipstick. After lining the lips, feather the liner towards the center of the mouth to great a base for the lipstick. Next, apply your lipstick.

Source: Talking makeup.com

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