To avoid your base from ruining due to eyeshadow fall-out, finish your eye makeup first and then proceed with the base to ensure your makeup looks fresh. If you are planning to wear loud eye makeup, keep the lips subtle. It’s always best to emphasize one feature at a time. To make your eyes look…
Eyeliner Tips Eyeliner may or may not be a staple for you, but it is one of the most basic steps of doing your eye makeup. It gives you the freedom to work on the shape of your eyes, emphasize them and fill in any sparse looking lashes. It depends on the texture of the…
Combined with the special moments you encounter during high school, these teen beauty tips will help you look your best. Starting Out Young If you are the parent of a tween, or are one yourself, then you know it’s quite popular for girls to start wearing makeup as young as 5th or 6th grade. When…
Creating smoky eye makeup will add drama and allure to your usual beauty routine. This look fades from dark, rich color at the base of the lashes up to a lighter shade at the brow bone. The color palette may vary, but the placement of the shadow is always the same, so once you’ve mastered…
Whenever you opt for a strong makeup focal point, you’ll need to consider not only the rest of your color palette, but your wardrobe as well. Wearing bold colors such as blue eye shadow or red lipstick can make such a siren-statement; you’ll want to play down the rest of your palette to keep the…
Women seeking flattering makeup for blue eyes and blonde hair have plenty of options. Even within this specific hair and eye color, there is a range of tones, so pay attention to your individual coloring when choosing makeup. Selecting Makeup for Blue Eyes and Blonde Hair The following makeup palettes will see you through a…
When it comes to respected brands of makeup, there is perhaps no more coveted brand than MAC. The company has been creating unique makeup products for years that can help any woman achieve a bold, one-of-kind makeup look that can be perfect for any occasion. No matter what type of MAC makeup look you are…
Make the most of your makeup tools by learning how to apply makeup like a pro. Master professional techniques and be photo-fabulous every day. You don’t need to take an exhaustive course on skin care and makeup artistry to look like you know what you’re doing; brush up on the finer points of cosmetic application…
If your eyelashes are shorter or thinner than you would like, learn how to apply false eyelashes for a fluttering, flattering look. There are tools to help and not all false lashes are incredibly dramatic. In fact, some look so natural, you’d never even suspect they were false, so don’t be intimidated. How to Apply…
The eyes are the windows of the soul, so learn how to apply eye makeup to make the most of what you’ve got. Various techniques can take your look from boring to brilliant and bring your features to life. Types of Eye Makeup Shadow Eye shadow is the coloring that goes on your lids. You…
Do you only have a few minutes and need attention-getting eye makeup? Use these steps for fast and easy drama. Prepare your eyelids with an eye primer to create an oil-free surface for your makeup. Apply eyeliner in the same shade as the overall eye shadow color you are using. When drawing the line, make…
Fantasy eye makeup can create dramatically different eyes for a variety of different occasions. Whether it’s a celebrity look, a bit of sparkle, or lash drama, the wide variety of unique eye makeup products available today make it easy to achieve the look you want! When to Wear Fantasy Eye Cosmetics While you probably won’t…
How to Make Small Eyes Appear Larger Hello, I have a large face with small eyes which are close together. Can you help me with the best technique to apply eye makeup that will make my eyes look larger and less narrow set, please? I am a redhead with fair skin. Expert Reply You should…
Dramatic gothic eye makeup tips can get you beyond the thick swipe of dark shadow on the lids or a ring of black liner. There’s a gothic cat eye, for example, that you can add to and play around with until it truly demonstrates your style and artistic capabilities. Gothic eye makeup can be as…
If you’d like to bat glamorous lashes just like Marilyn Monroe’s, it may be time experiment with cake mascaras. Benefits of Cake Mascaras You’ve got the lash curler and perhaps a lash comb, but that wand of mascara is leaving you less than satisfied. We’ve all experienced the dreaded clumps and smudges while painting our…
Are you in the mood for some sexy eyes? Nothing says sexy more than eyes that truly sparkle. Creating a sultry look for eyes can be simpler than one would think and perfects any look. Start with a naked eye and layer color for sexy eyes that feel flirty and confident. Priming the Lids To…
Applying Liquid Eyeliner Tips There’s something undeniably sexy about liquid eyeliner. The demure flip at the end of a classic cat line draws attention to batting lashes while maintaining a clean and feminine makeup style. For some women, the art of applying liquid eyeliner is part of their daily routine, while others shy away from…
If you love the look of perfectly lined eyes but are scared of using a liquid eyeliner, do what I do. Cheat! Instead of going freehand lining your eyes with a liquid liner, and in the process doing a wobbly line full of smudges, why not do an outline with a pencil liner first, then…
Nude eyeliner is a makeup bag staple. If you don’t have one and need a reason to get one, here are a few reasons for you. You can use it on your brows You can use it to either highlight your brow bone, or clean up any mess in case you made a booboo when…
Lately I’ve had a lot of nice comments about my eyebrows which I find ironic as my brows are my least favourite part of my face – actually no, my nose is my least favourite part as I’ve broken it in a childhood fall, but brows come a close 2nd in terms of things-I’d-like-to-change-about-my-face. But…