“Though
we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we
find it not.”
By
Ralph Waldo Emerson
29 Oct 2011
More about brushes: Face Brushes
We use 'em to apply
foundation, concealer, powders and blush.
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.
Written by Karen, Makeupandbeautyblog.com
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: 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
28 Oct 2011
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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