how to apply blush.

Pointing out the various ways to apply blush and addressing the technique that will work best for your face shape in order to achieve the perfect look for you.

First off, let’s briefly touch on the various kinds of blush:

• Powder is the most common and easiest to use – best for beginners;
• cream is easily blend-able -best for dry skin,  
• Gel provides a sheer tint but can be hard to blend – best for those with smooth skin.

As for color,

• rose hues are best for fair skin, 
• apricot works great for medium skin tones and
•  deep reds are perfect for dark skin. 
• Peach is a universally flattering color.  

Blush brush, 

Different ways to apply blush.
The general way is to start on the apple of the cheeks and blend upward towards the hairline, then downwards to ensure a well-blended and thorough application.
 There are, however, application variations to use based on the shape of your face.

• If you have a thin face and want your cheeks to appear more prominent, apply blush more so on the apples and lightly on the cheek bones.

• If you have a round face that you want to appear thinner, apply more so along the cheek bone and less on the apples.

How To Apply Three Shades Of Eyeshadow

Shades that are conducive to the three shade method vary according to the look you are trying to achieve. 

Begin with the basic, a clean fresh face. A light application of moisturizer will assist all of your makeup to stay put longer. Now that you are ready, let's learn the classic application method.

Use the medium shade on the outer part of your eyelid to about the halfway mark, in line with your pupil.Then use the lighter shade on the inner part of your eyelid, meeting the medium color. Blend well in the middle. Use the dark color in the crease and blend outward for a smokey eye.

If you have a 4th color, the lightest shade, use under the brow to help blend the dark color.

Blending is the key.  The desired look is to blend the shades so that they are seamless. That is the essence of the illusion of natural shading. Blending can be done with the fingertip, Q-tip or with a clean eye shadow brush. Lightly blend up and out from the inner corner of the eye to the outer tip of the eye brow.

How to store your makeup brushes!

 For cheap, easy brush storage at home, stand them up in a glass (brush heads up).

When you're on the road, use a brush roll, which is a folding bag with slots for each brush. It rolls up like a sleeping bag.

How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

If you haven't cleaned you makeup brushes within the past 2 weeks, or ever, then they are in desperate need of a bath. Typically, most experts suggest cleaning them weekly, but if you tend to forget or just think that's not accurate, then try to wash them at least every 2 weeks. It will only take a few minutes to wash them all, and if you do it at bedtime they will be nice and dry for use in the morning.

Begin by gathering your makeup brushes, two clean hand towels, and whatever shampoo you have on hand. Bring everything to your sink and lay it out. Keep in mind that you will be washing your brushes, but even if they have natural bristles you will not be using conditioner, only shampoo.

Take one brush and run it under the water. Make sure you clean the bigger brushes one at a time, but you can combine some of the smaller brushes together when washing. Wet the brush thoroughly before applying the shampoo.

Add 1-2 drops of the shampoo directly to the brush. Depending on the size of the brush, you will want to alter the amount of shampoo you need. For larger, face brushes use at least 2 drops, and for smaller, eye and lip brushes use one drop.


Once the shampoo is added, gently massage it into the brush. Once incorporated, flip the brush downward and rub the brush in the palm of your hand, using a circular motion. Wash each brush in this way for 1-2 minutes, rinsing slightly during the process until the suds and brush look clean.

It is very important that you rinse the brush well. If you don't rinse them well you can leave behind soap residue and traces of makeup, not to mention bacteria. Begin by rinsing the brush under cold water, while gently massaging the bristles with your fingertips. Do not pull on the hairs and make sure you rinse from base to tip. Continue rinsing with cold water until all traces of soap are gone and the water runs clean.

Once the brush is accurately rinsed, begin removing the excess water by squeezing the brush from base to tip. After you remove the excess water, take one of the hand towels, fold it in half, and gently tap the brush onto the towel.

After you have successfully removed the excess water from the brushes you will need to lay them out, overnight, to air dry. To do this, simply take the second hand towel, fold it in half, and line the brushes on top of it. 


Allow the brushes to sit overnight to dry. Once morning comes, your brushes should be dry and ready for use. Check each brush before you use it, and make sure they are completely dry. If the brushes are still damp, do not use them and whatever you do, do not use a hair dryer to dry them.
Julyne Derrick

How to Apply Makeup in 8 Easy Steps.

Are you not sure what type of makeup will suit you? Do you want to make sure that the makeup you are using helps you actually bring out the best in you? Don’t worry you are not alone, thousands of women out there have similar doubts about their makeup and similar problems in choosing their makeup style and makeup items. One of the problems with makeup is that if you do not choose the right makeup style for the right occasion, even a beautiful person can ruin her appearance. So you need to carefully choose your makeup. 

What you need!

Foundation, concealer, blush, eye shadows, eyeliner, lipstick, lip gloss.

1.  Foundation

A beautiful makeover starts with the right foundation. Unless you are blessed with naturally flawless skin, you must wear a foundation that will allow you to create the illusion of having flawless skin. Your foundation must fit like a second skin.

2.  Concealer


Concealers are of a denser composition than regular foundations and are generally available in sticks, tubes, pots, and creams. Concealers can be used to cover blemishes, dark spots, ruddy areas, marks, veins, freckles or under eye circles.

3.  Blush

The only color that should be applied to the cheeks, should come from blush. Blush should be used to "lift" the cheek bones and sculpt the cheeks. They add warmth and color to the face. The look most women want to achieve is that of a warm, natural glow.

4.  Eye shadow

While there are rigid rules when it comes to foundations, it is with your eye color that you can allow your creative side to take flight.Your eyes are the focal point of your face. Be sure that your eye makeup techniques and choice of colors are most flattering to your eye shape and color.With eye color you can create the illusion of new shapes and sizes. Always keep in mind that light colors highlight and dark colors shrink or recede.

5.  Eye liner

The eyeliner market is extremely saturated with many brands offering a variety of options in terms of color, texture, and type. Most companies offer pencil, liquid, felt tip and cake eyeliners.The tissue of the eye area is extremely delicate, therefore when choosing an eyeliner pencil be sure to select one that is soft enough to glide easily. This is one aspect of makeup application that not only takes practice but an extremely steady hand.

6.  Mascara

Next to lipstick, mascara is your most effective makeup tool. It is a great eye opener that emphasizes the lashes. Apart from the obvious choice of color, many brands promise to thicken, lengthen, darken, volumize and condition your lashes. Mascaras are also available in waterproof and regular formulas.

7.  Lipstick

 The most popular beauty product world over, is lipstick. Form the corner store to the largest cosmetic counter you are sure to find lipsticks available. There is a wide variety of brands, colors, textures and finishes to create those much sought after lush, beautiful lips.You can find lipsticks in traditional tubes, pots, pencils, and even wands with innovative designs emerging daily. While color selection is a personal choice, current fashion trends also play a big part in influencing a woman's choice of lipstick.

8.  Lipgloss

Lipstick, long the favorite of many women, is now getting some tough competition from its counterpart lip gloss. Lip gloss is now back with a bang. Sacha Cosmetics lipgloss are luminous and non-tacky.

P.S  blend in to have a uniform tone from your face to your neck and remove the excess make up.

Do you want to know Beyonce's beauty secrets?

Have a look at this!

More about brushes: Face Brushes

We use 'em to apply foundation, concealer, powders and blush.

Foundation Brush: 
Used to apply foundation to the face and typically made from synthetic fibers. Most foundation brushes have a small, rounded brush head shaped like a tiny spatula.

Concealer Brush: 
Concealer brushes look like mini foundation brushes. Being smaller than foundation brushes makes them better suited for covering blemishes or for applying liquid concealers in hard to reach places like the corners of the eyes.

Powder Brush: 
With a large, fluffy brush heads and soft bristles, powder brushes are ideal for applying loose powder to the face.

Blush Brush:
They resemble smallish powder brushes with either a sloped or rounded tip. Great for applying blush or bronzer to cheeks.

Eye Brushes
There are lots of eye brushes to choose from. Start your collection with the essentials.

Eyebrow Brush:

Eyebrow brushes have firm, angled brush heads like the tip of a marker. Use them to apply powders, creams or waxes to brows.

Eye shadow Brush:
Not as stiff as an eyebrow brush, eyeshadow brushes have square heads used to evenly apply both powder and cream shadows to eyelids.  Expect to use these a lot.

Blending Brush:
Like the name implies, blending brushes are used to blend different colored products and to wipe out harsh lines. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not as firm as eye shadow brush heads, the heads of blending brushes are usually tapered. This will be your second staple brush (behind your eyeshadow brush).

Crease Brush:
Fluffy and soft, crease brush heads come in several different shapes, from thin and tapered to round and fluffy. The shape you choose will depend more on personal preference than anything else. Look for a brush head that feels soft against your eyelid and fits into the hollow of your eye.

Lip Brushes:
At one time or another, most of us have applied lipstick straight from the tube. As much as I love my brushes, I have to confess: I do this all the time! Let's face it, applying lipstick straight from the tube is much easier than reaching for a lip brush, and sometimes you just don't have the time. However, when you feel like rocking a deep, dark scarlet or a bright matte fuschia, a lip brush is the only way to go. It provides more control and precise lipstick application than a tube. Like concealer brushes, lip brushes have a firm, thin tip.

 Written by Karen, Makeupandbeautyblog.com

Know your best feature and play it up!

What feature do people comment on most? Play it up.

 If you're told you have Angelina Jolie lips, make sure to wear gloss and play with bold lipstick colors.

 If it's your eye color people love, find eye shadow colors that complement them and make sure to wear mascara.

 Also, know what color shirts look best on you and go shopping. 

                                                                                                                                                                                         Julyne Derrick

Test it first!

There are some beauty products you simply must try out before you buy. These include: Foundation, lipstick, blush and powder.
Buy these products in a store and you'll be lucky if you picked the right color for your skin tone. What you can get away with without testing: Mascara, eye liner, most basic eye shadows and lip gloss. 

LESS IS MORE!

Ever notice how some of your friends look best with no makeup at all?
 No matter your age, too much makeup makes you look worse. If you wear foundation, powder, blush, liner, mascara, eyeshadow, lip liner and gloss on an everyday basis, then you're overdoing it. Tone it down: All you really need is a great mascara, concealer for blemishes and gloss.

Makeup tool of the day: makeup brush!

To create a work of art, whether on canvas or your eye crease, artists will often reach for a brush. Specialized makeup brushes exist to help us apply and blend colors to create different makeup looks. When it comes to makeup brushes, hoard them like pirate treasure! Buy as many different brushes as you can comfortably afford. You'll use your brushes every day, and you won't regret having a variety from which to choose.


Makeup brush design varies across brands and according to function. Brush heads may be made from natural fibers like squirrel (yes, squirrel), goat, sable, or horse hair, while others are made from synthetic fibers. Don't be afraid to experiment with a variety of brushes made from different fibers. There's no better way to find your ideal brush, but be aware that some people are allergic to certain animal hairs. Try to use just a single new brush or beauty product at a time, and limit its use initially. That way, if your skin does react, you'll know which product to blame.

Written by Karen, Makeupandbeautyblog.com

SIMPLE STEPS FOR CREATING A PERFECT SMOKY EYE LOOK

Almost every page of today’s magazines has a picture of a beautiful model or a celebrity sporting  – the Smoky Eye Look. So, if you feel you are ready to join this fabulous team, here are the steps.

GETTING YOUR EYES READY
Begin by applying a light shade of concealer to the under eye area, and all over the top lid. This prepares your eyes for the eye shadow that you are going to apply.

USING THE LINER
First, line both the top and bottom rims with an eye pencil, paying close attention to going into the lash line itself.If you have small eyes apply liner starting from the middle of the under eye to the outside of the eye. If your eyes are large feel free to line from corner to corner.Hint: If you are using liquid liner you can place dots on the lash line and then follow the dots to get a perfectly straight line.

ADDING THE SHADOW
With a small eye shadow brush , soften the edges of the eye pencil line.Apply a dark shadow using a sponge-tip applicator, smudge brush directly over the penciled area and smudge. If you prefer, you can use your finger tip.

 THE FINAL TOUCH
Next apply a lighter shadow in a neutral tone with a larger eye shadow brush, you can use a wet/dry brush.Encircling the entire eye area, be sure to soften and graduate outward for that perfect blended look.

Add Mascara!

CLEANING UP 
Brush away any shadow that has fallen below the eye with a fluffy brush and clean up any areas that have smeared.

Hint: Want your eyes to look larger – Pull your liner upward when lining your bottom lashes instead of out from the top liner! This will make your eyes look larger and rounder!

Where Does Lipstick Go?

 Lipstick that doesn’t end up on your cup or your boyfriend’s  cheek (lol!), will end up in you (as crazy as that seems).

The average woman consumes about 6 pounds (eek) of lipstick over the course of her lifetime. Bizarre, but true.

However, there’s no need to worry, the ingredients in lipstick won’t harm you and are broken down by stomach acids.

kiss! kiss!