* To prevent smudging, wipe off any excess mascara from the wand before use.
* Don’t match your mascara colour with your eye colour.
* For full lashes that don’t stick together, use an eye lash comb, or a damp toothbrush to comb through your eye lashes.
* To make mascara stay on your lashes for longer, brush some foundation powder over your lashes before applying mascara to them.
Mascara is great for emphasising your eye lashes. As well as adding colour to your lashes it can thicken and lengthen them too.
Firstly you need to choose what colour and what type of mascara to apply. Black mascara is the most commonly used. It looks great for all hair types, although it can look a little intense on blondes during day time. It can look spectacular on blondes at night though. Deep burgandy shades go well with red hair, and shades of brown work well on some shades of blonde hair.
When applying mascara, make sure you don’t have an excess on your mascara wand. Start by applying mascara to your upper lashes. This is done by using full strokes from their base to their tips. Wiggle the wand to get mascara onto the roots of the lashes, then stroke it forward and roll it at the tip to curl them upwards for a fantastic look. For your lower lashes take care not to smudge under the eye. You will need less mascara to coat your lower eye lashes. Apply mascara to the lower lashes by applying from side to side rather than up and down.
Now admire you beautiful eye lashes in the mirror!
There are several different ways to determine what colour blusher to apply to your cheeks. You can match the blusher to your lip colour, or by pinching your cheeks and waiting for a few seconds, and matching it to the colour of your pinched cheeks. Another way is to note what colour your cheeks turn after you have been exercising. Blusher tends to come as a cream or a powder. Creams are best for dry skin, and powders are best for combination or oily skin.
Start by smiling to identify the apple of your cheeks. This is the part that stands out the most when you smile. Using a full round makeup brush will give professional looking results, far superior to the brushes that come free with your blusher. Put blusher onto your makeup brush and tap off any excess. Apply a light layer of blusher to the apples of your cheeks, taking care to blend it into your cheeks for a natural look. Apply the blusher up your cheek bone towards your hair line.
Use a good Makeup Brush and Magnifying Makeup Mirror
Eye shadow is used to alter the appearance of your eyes. Firstly, you need to consider what colour you are going to use. A light shade will make your eyes stand out - which is good for making your eyes seem larger. Darker shades can make your eyes seem smaller, and makes them stand out less. Some colours will work better with your eye colour, skin tone, and hair colour than others. It is worth trying out different shades and colours to determine what works best. Eye shadow can be blended to create new shades that might better suit you, so don’t worry if a shade you have bought doesn’t seem to work that well - you can blend it!
There are various different forms of eye shadow available, including loose powders, pressed powders, liquids, and creams. Powders are by far the most common type available.
Light tones should be applied to the brow bone to the end of the brow. Medium tones should be applied from below the eyelid crease out to the brow bone. Dark shades should be applied to the eyelids, from the eyelash line to the crease in the eyelid.
Tips
* Test the eye shadow on the back of your hand to see how it appears on your skin tone.
* When mixing eye shadows, mix them well to give a uniform colour.
* Apply foundation to your eye lids first to avoid the eye shadow creasing.
After applying foundation and concealer, it is a good idea to use a powder, which helps to ’set’ makeup, and gives a fresh, matt finish to the skin.
The two most common types of powder are ‘Loose’ and ‘Compressed’. As the name suggests, loose powder consists of a very fine powder normally contained in a pot, whereas compressed powder is a solid substance, typical of a compact.
Loose powder is most easily applied with a large soft makeup brush, or by using a powder puff. To apply, dip the brush or puff into the loose powder, and gently tap off any excess. Using light sweeping motions, dust the powder all over your face, also giving a light dusting to the eye lids. Not only will this brighten the appearance of the eyes, it also creates a good even base if you are later applying eye shadow.
Pressed powder is ideal to touch up your makeup during the day, and can really help to prevent shiny skin in problem areas such as the forehead. However, apply pressed powder sparingly, as otherwise it can appear ’streaky’.
Tips
* When using loose powder, choose a colour that closely matches your own skin tone, or to create a warmer glow, pick a powder that has a slightly pinky hue.
* For a dash of glamour, try using a powder with reflective pigments, giving you a subtle shimmery glow, perfect for nights out!
Use a good Makeup Brush and Magnifying Makeup Mirror