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[8 Feb 2010 | Comments | 70 views]
Blusher Application

The fastest face shaper, blusher adds a gentle bloom of color to the cheeks and shape to the face. On the whole, powder blusher is simpler and quicker to use than cream, but whichever you prefer, remember not to overdo it. It is after all, intended to mimic the natural glow of your cheeks.
Choose a blusher color that will co-ordinate with your total make-up look. Try to avoid the frosted variety, they can look attractive if you have a suntan but tend to be rather aging otherwise.
Blusher Application Tips
To apply …

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[7 Feb 2010 | Comments | 77 views]
Art of Contouring

According to Max Factor’s chief make-up artist, Jan Thomas, contouring and highlighting your face can bring out your cheek bones, shorten your nose, slim your face and rid you of a double chin. Here’s how to do it …
1. “Think of your face as a canvas,” explains Thomas. Once you’ve applied foundation to even out your complexion you need to shade and highlight areas to create shape. Think of the principles of light and dark – any areas made darker will appear as though they’re receding, and anything made lighter …

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[5 Feb 2010 | Comments | 90 views]
Finding The Perfect Foundation for Your Complexion

Foundation forms your skin, so choosing what will look best on your skin is the most difficult task.People apply foundation only to make their skin fair but the real purpose of foundation is to give finishing and smoothness so a foundation should be like that which is fully absorbed in your skin and doesn’t looks odd and face thus,it should matching with the skin tone.Here, a guide to picking the right foundation for your skin type.
For Fair Complexion
If you have a fair skin tone then select foundation which is slightly …

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[3 Feb 2010 | Comments | 104 views]
Shimmer Eye Make Up

Shimmer, also referred to as highlighter, luminizer and illuminator, is what gives you that dewy glow of youthful radiance. If you look at a photo of a woman with no shimmer, and compare it to a photo with shimmer, you will notice how dull a complexion can look without it. However, you must use shimmer with caution since it draws attention to anything it touches. Focus on your best features, such as brow bones, cheekbones, and lips. One exception to this rule is when used under the eyes to cover …

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[22 Jan 2010 | Comments | 94 views]
MAC makeup Worksop at Mona J. Salon

At “Mona J Salon” they are show casing 3 hit trends of the Season along with the appropriate hair styles.
The Class will exhibit 3 different looks on models which will enable you to be at – Par with ongoing trends and to look gorgeous at every occasion.
WorkShop; 3 Latest Trends of ” MAC USA BY MAC TRAINED BEAUTICIAN”

1. The Classic Red Lip Look
2. Bronzed Diva
3. Smokey Eyes
Get yourself ready to learn everything you want to know about the latest trends and styles in makeup by the trend setters in the …

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[20 Jan 2010 | Comments | 88 views]
Chemical Free Make up

Organic or natural make-up products differ from the more common chemical cosmetics in that they are prepared from natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin and cause no harm to the consumers.
The production of these organic make-up products adheres to strict quality standards and the final natural product needs to pass a certification test. These unrefined make-up products are devoid of harmful preservatives and the manufacturing process is such that the cosmetics can retain their quality and attributes without the use of injurious chemicals. This requires cold processing, which …

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[9 Dec 2009 | Comments | 5,512 views]
Bridal Make up Variations

This post is for all brides to be especially Stars N Rockets! I hope I have given you a wide range of looks for you to experiment with.

Natural:

The natural look is being opted for by a lot of brides these days, where minimal is the key. “Use fresh flowers and natural elements in the hair, along with natural tones for blushing pink cheeks and lips. The colors for this trend would be pink, peach, lemon, light orange/apricot, and caramel,” advises ace make-up artist Clint Fernandes. Consult with your make up artist before deciding on a color palette though – it all depends on your complexion, after all!

Retro Power:

“Vintage style is still big, be it the ’60s or the ’20s look. Hints of retro eyeliner, or lips and hair used as single elements in a style, look great.

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[31 Oct 2009 | Comments | 565 views]
Meke up tips for Teens

As a teenager, you spend a lot of time trying out and wearing different types of make-up. Look for allergy-free or non-allergenic products.
Cover up your blemishes and highlight your face with strictly oil-free foundations. These products are usually gels designed for oily skin. They contain alcohol, or witch hazel to assist in drying the skin. Stay away from water-based products as most contain oil that helps the product stay on the skin. Opt instead for oil-free products that contain salicylic acid or tea tree oil to aid in acne treatment.
Cream-based …

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[20 Oct 2009 | Comments | 15,652 views]
Cat Eye make up Tips And tricks

Applying eyeliner takes some concentration and a well-balanced hand. For beginners the easiest way is to start with an eyeliner pencil. Cat eye makeup is all about your eyeliner application and there are many variations to cat makeup. In order to avoid blotches when applying your cat eyes makeup, you will need to practice. Our guide to cat eye makeup will help show you the correct way to apply your cat makeup.

Your cat eyes makeup look can range from sharp, thin and pointed, to fat, and smudgy. Taking this into account, there are a number of cat eye make up techniques also.

Traditional Cat Eye Makeup Look:

For a traditional cat eye look;

* you will need to use a sharp eyeliner pencil
*begin by dotting along the root of the eyelashes starting at the inner eye and working your way out

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[9 Sep 2009 | Comments | 1,547 views]
Experiment with Bright colored Eyeshadows

Color Doesn’t hurt ladies, and once in a while, it’s good to try a new bright and playful look. Eyeshadow is one of the easiest way of doing so. It comes in a spectrum of shades and color; pink, orange, green, red, black , grey, yellow etc. Here is a guideline to help apply a combination of these colors in a fashionable and daring way.
Pink and Green:

Sweep a warm pink eyeshadow all over eye lid.

Apply a bright fuchsia color with soft crease brush in the outer crease of the …