Applying Blusher

How to apply blusher

There's no one correct way to apply blusher. The method you use depends on the type of look you want to create.

For a natural healthy glow

Apply foundation (and if necessary powder) as normal. Smile - where your cheek is naturally at its fattest is where blusher needs to go to create a natural look.
Apply blusher in a small circle, blending well. For the best results, try gel blusher. Powder over the top.

For sexy cheekbones

Using powder blusher, sweep colour in an arc following the line of your cheekbone up from the apple of your cheek to your hairline. Keep colour light and blended - you want a wash rather than a stripe of colour.
Add a little shimmer on the highest point of your cheekbone nearest your eye.

Easy Blusher Tips

It's important to keep your brushes clean, otherwise, they'll gather bacteria and transfer it onto your skin. This will inevitably cause spots and blackheads.

An effective and quick way to clean your blusher brush is to use baby wipes. These will also clean any other make-up brushes you may have.

For a sun-kissed sheen

Using a blusher brush containing only a hint of bronze or pinky-brown powder, sweep colour along your cheekbone and then up round your hairline across your forehead. Again be careful that it doesn't look like a stripe, just a brush of colour. Repeat on the other side so the colour joins.
If you have gone too heavy with the bronzer, wipe the blusher brush clean and then use it to blend. This will soften the colour. Another trick which will help reduce the colour further, should you feel you need it, is adding a little translucent powder over the top. Be careful not to build up too much powder though, as this will just make your skin look caked with make-up.

Dressing Slim

No matter what size, age, height, or weight you are, you can look younger, thinner, and better than ever with these transformation techniques for makeovers.

Before choosing your clothing you have to know what you are going to do! If you think you will head down to Fiordland National Park in the winter with a cotton t-shirt a pair of Jeans and a swannie your chances of survival are very slim. Being prepared is everything!

Here are my tried-and-true secrets for camouflage dressing that will work for you.

After utilizing these tips, you will be amazed by your own transformation that not all those gorgeous creatures you see in magazines, TV, and movies are anorexic, attached to their treadmills, or creatures from another planet.

They are just real people, who know how to accentuate the positive and downplay the negative.

Tips for figure flattery :

Match your hose (or slacks), to your shoes. Legs look longer and thinner when hose is toned to skirts and shoes.
Pleated trousers conceal tummy bulges, so if this is your problem stick to those pleats. An A-line skirt emphasizes body length while hiding thighs. The longer the vertical "line" of the total look the more slimming.
Use a shirt like a jacket or a tunic. Choose a generously cut shirt in a heavy or lined fabric. It's an elegant look over slim pants, flowing gently over every possible skin.
Dress in one color. Wearing one color from shoulder to shoe streamlines the body. It's called monochromatic dressing. If you don't want to limit yourself to just one color, choose colors that are closely matched. If you really want to look thin stick to darker colors. Darker, duller, cooler colors recede and are more slimming than lighter, brighter, warmer colors which advance. You may also wear lighter and/or brighter (cool) hues, but use them to create focal points as opposed to wearing them from head to toe. Your focal points will generally be high and/or on the inside: above the fullest line of bust and/or down the entire length of the garment usually in the center-front position..
If you have a chubby neck, choose v-neck lines.
They create the illusion of a longer, leaner body.
Solid fabrics are more slimming than patterned. They are more so by degree. The more they look like a solid, the less they enlarge; the splashier they are the less they slim. A splashy print with a black background worn with solid black will usually create as much impact as any personality might crave.
To bring attention to the face and away from the body, wear a choker and matching earrings.
A long jacket is a "pounds parer." It can make any outfit look elegant while hiding figure flaws.
Choose a low-heeled shoe that is cut low on the instep. Stick to a thinner, more graceful heel.
A loosely fitted vest can hide a thick waist. Wear belts in a low slung manner or gently held around the waist. Always wear control top pantyhose with Lycra. A body suit can eliminate bulge. It also gets rid of unsightly panty lines and fabric pulling.
Choose a well-fitted jacket. A look that is too loose or boxy tends to add pounds.
Simple styling is most slimming. Cuffs, pockets, and buttons can add width to the body.
For the most part, squares and circles are not particularly slimming. Vertical rectangles are probably the most useful; they would be seen in a straight shift for example
Wear prints only at the slimmest part of your body. Stay with smaller rather than big flowery prints.
Look for fabrics that drape the body. This would include light wool, cotton, and rayon.
Don't make the mistake of going for all long pieces. Go for contrasting proportions. Mix a longer jacket with a shorter skirt, shorter jacket with pants, etc. Also, if you use a center panel in a dress to create verticals, make sure the panel is less than one third of the width of the garment. More will broaden. (If the panel is a different color; it is most effective if it is the lightest or the brightest.)
Try to observe these rules at work in the clothes you wear, and in the clothes others wear. There's no better way to get the benefit of these principles than to study them and master them and experiment in your own wardrobe.

Getting Perfect Brows

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the eyebrows are the gutters that stop rain and other substances from falling straight down off the roof and into the windows. You don't notice gutters on a house. Not when they're in good repair, that is. When they start falling down and buckling and become scruffy and peeling, it's hard to look at anything else.

An eyebrow brush should be in your make-up case to shape and control brows. If need be, use a dab of gel to coax them to stay in place.

Did you know that it can take up to eight weeks for plucked brows to grow back? And that if they have an attitude, they won't grow back at all?
If your brows need a little help, fill them in with an eyebrow pencil but be sure to use light strokes. No heavy hand work.
Eyeshadow also works - apply with a stiff wedge shaped brush.
A trick to make your eyebrows seem thinner: Apply colour only in the centre of each brow.
To emphasize the natural shape of the brows, use a brush and a little bit of gel on them.
There is another great little product available to hold the brows in place - colourless mascara! Works great.
A FEW weeks ago, I received an e-mail from a reader who wanted to know how to make her eyebrows look like the ones you see in magazines. You know those perfect arches! Well, magazines have this little thing called an air-brush. It makes just about any part of you look flawless. So readers, that explains the perfect brows. But I did do some digging to see what we can do to make our brows more presentable. Here are a few things that might not have been tried yet.

Drop The Years
Did it occur to you that the wrong shaped brows could add an additional five kilos and if that isn't bad enough... an additional five years? If you aren't convinced, take a trip to the market and do a little people watching. You will be amazed at the brows you will see!

No More Eyebrow Raising
The next time you are out, glance at a few foreheads. You will probably see a lot of horizontal lines, and it is something that can be prevented or at least slowed down. And how do you do this? Stop raising your eyebrows a few zillion times a day. This is simply a habit that can get out of hand.

And don't go trying to create an arch when you don't have one. You will end up with unnatural-looking brows and even worse... the arches could be different over each eye. Tidy up unruly hairs, but work with what you have.

Who Would Have Thought!
Did you know that simply pulling a tight T-shirt over your head could ruin your eyebrows? Tiny hairs suddenly go in every direction. Get into the habit of grooming your brows with each make-up application.

Big Brows
You can't change them so think about tidying them up. Remove any hairs between the brows and those that are beneath but straggly. If they are sparse, fill in as directed above. Did you know that well-groomed brows can actually open up your face? It's true and they can also help lift deep-set eyes or make small eyes look larger.

Tweeze Right

Pick a natural light source your tweezing.
Place a warm washcloth over brows for five to 10 minutes.
Exfoliate brow with a washcloth to help free up any (potential) ingrown hairs.
Pull skin taut and remove unwanted hairs as close to the root as you can and in the direction of the growth.
Tips

Tweezing or snipping should be done weekly. Attempting to accomplish the entire brow in one sitting will likely lead to mistakes.
Teething gel for babies can be used to deaden the pain if you find tweezing very uncomfortable.
Avoid tweezing (if possible) around your period. It simply hurts more at this time.

Winter Make up - Matching the Season

The key to the successful implementation of the winter is done keeping in mind the harshness of winter and clothing traditionally darker. Unlike the summer with his light and clothing, humid days and sunny winter day consists of dry and warm clothing. Winter must take into account the weather and reflect the heavier clothing and dark colors. This means that you put away the foundations of summer light and color of eyes and make moisturizers oil-based, protection mat foundations and shadows fall and winter colors like gray and brown.

Winter represent should start with a day of oil moisturizer that prevents the skin from drying due to low humidity and cold. At night, it is important to use a moisturizer with a weight of essential vitamins and other ingredients to rejuvenate the skin immediately after showering to seal in moisture. When you choose a foundation for the winter, the matte finish is more appropriate than the bright shiny finishes. The eye shadow colors should reflect the colors of your winter clothing to create a unified and meticulous. In addition, the bags under the eyes which is common in winter can be minimized by the skillful use of very pale yellow in front of the cream.

It is typical for people to have pale skin in winter than in summer. Winter represent should be applied in a way that adds color and vitality to your skin. In summer, the rose is facing due to sun exposure with its dose of vitamin D. In winter, the lack of winter sun ways to include a slight tint that matches the skin without being obvious. The base should be one shade lighter in order to make the skin look brighter.

These are just some tips for the application of winter up that can make your skin look radiant and healthy despite the dark cold weather.

Foundation for Autumn

Foundation is an essential part of your makeup routine. It should be like your second skin, only better! A good basis for face includes a moisturizer, concealer if you need it, and the foundation. Just as we change our wardrobe with the seasons, our makeup needs will change as well. Creating a natural look is important and choosing the right tools for your skin is the best way to put your best face forward. In this article we take a look at some helpful tips for the foundation in the fall.

In the fall, our skin begins to transition from the summer sun in pale shades of winter, and it is important to use a foundation that exactly matches your skin. When choosing a foundation for the fall, always try to test the basis before purchase, and whenever possible, test in a good light. Natural light is best when it is available. Test the foundation on your skin and let it set for a couple of minutes. Often, the background color will change when it comes into contact with the natural acids in our skin, so that the color of the bottle May not be exactly the same for everyone. Also make sure the color blends well in your chest.

In recent years, trends of the foundation have been natural to research, light skin, even in autumn and winter, and you wonder how he can make the difference between research on grains, and create a look natural. Start your routine with a moisturizer, which will help the Foundation to go smoothly. Apply concealer that you need in front to hide or conceal dark spots, for example. Apply the foundation with your fingertips in small quantities to help create the natural look. Remember that you can always add more money if you need it.

Foundation for Summer

Changing your makeup style with the seasons is a natural evolution that your wardrobe. In the hottest summer months, your goal is to create a new, natural look and the foundation can help you get there. Those who are fortunate to have flawless skin May be able to go without it, in winter, but the rest of us still prefer to use foundation to help smooth the skin. Simply because it is hot, does not mean your looks have to suffer. Here are some tips on using the Foundation during the summer.

An important thing to remember when it comes to is that your skin is probably worse in summer than in winter, so you May need to buy a foundation that matches your skin this summer. It is always preferable if you can buy foundation in a place with lots of light, and natural light where possible, so you can have a better idea of how you look when you leave the house. Try to test a small amount of base before you buy, because the color can react with skin and at the end of a color slightly different from how it looks in the bottle. Remember to make sure the color blends well with your neck.

The type of foundation you use May depend on how hot it is where you live. If you live in the hottest part of summer temperatures, try to find a foundation that offers stay-power, which will help the foundation stay in place even on the hottest days. Choose a liquid on a cream, allowing your skin to breathe and remain healthy. Always apply a moisturizer before the foundation, which will help ensure that the Foundation is on the right and creates a uniform color. If you already have a foundation of love, but you want to adapt it for summer, try combining a small amount with such a small amount of moisturizer, which will be thin and you provide a light coat.

Mascara for Spring

Spring brings higher temperatures and the return of color, both in nature and our style. Just as we change our wardrobe with the tower of the season, we also change our makeup. Mascara is an important element of any makeup routine, and the change of season is the perfect time to shed your winter mascara and try something new. To avoid eye infections, mascara should be replaced every three months, so what better time that the change of seasons?

Makeup for spring is usually a return to softer, warmer colors, and mascara is no exception. For a light spring look, go sparingly on the eyeliner and a light coat of mascara to help focus on the eyes. For best results, remember that this is not the formula that determines mascara thick lashes or a fine, but the type of rod. A small brush will help you reach the corners of your eyes as a comb and brush will help keep separate the lashes.

Spring is also an excellent opportunity to try new color mascara. If you're just skin or who just shades of hair, consider using the basis of brown mascara, especially for the day. Not only shades of brown mascara give you a look warmer, but also give you a more natural look. However, Brown is not for everyone, May and red-eye or not even be noticeable on those who have dark hair or skin colors.

Another option for those who have naturally long lashes is clear mascara, which will help maintain the lashes up and contribute to all naturally warm look. Black mascara is always appropriate for a dramatic evening look, and can even make your eyes seem to be white, do not be afraid to use darker shades in the evening.

Make Up for Older Women – Natural Woman

Makeup for older women should serve two purposes. First, it should add color faded. Then, she must hide minor defects and wrinkles, as far as possible. However, it is important to understand that represent older women are not intended to layer in the face of foundations and colors that are trying to look young women. They are intended to highlight the natural beauty mature, which can make a younger woman as a by-product but as a goal. Women with mature skin is as beautiful as the dewy young - only in a different way.

To begin, the Foundation for mature skin should be close to average weight. Traveler skin wrinkles and a heavy foundation can actually make wrinkles look deeper. If you have mature skin, you should always opt for the lighter side or sheer foundations. A pure or medium-weight, Fondation de reflect light and cover many flaws. An oil-based foundation should be applied on top of a day moisturizer designed for mature skin.

A basic rule for the application to compensate for older women is not to use too. When the makeup is too heavy and not blend into your skin or highlight your best, it can actually make you look older. We have all seen women who obviously think more is better, but it is wrong when it comes to mature skin. In addition, your eye shadow and eyebrow color should blend into your skin. The shadows should be used based cream, because they moisturize while hiding defects. The appearance of dark bags under the eyes can be minimized with a concealer which is one lighter than the shade of your foundation.

Another council to apply for older women to use a very small amount of blush on the cheeks that creates a vibrant, rather than clownish look. Also, to make older women should include lipstick with moisturizer of the formula. Older women lips dry and often need hydration.

A rigorous selection and application to compensate for older women may improve women mature beauty. Soft and application of color to highlight the natural beauty while minimizing signs of aging, usually results in the fusion of years.