Scenario: When your mascara is not waterproof, and they have runned
Use lip balm, hand cream or any cream that you have on hand, dab some under your eye then use a tissue to gently wipe off the mascara. If no cream is available, grab a piece of tissue and dampened it with your saliva to remove your make up. The trick is to fix your makeup before it runs if possible.
Scenario: A breakout on the day when you are going for a photoshoot
If the pimple has already turned white with …

Every woman who wears make-up knows the importance of lipstick when it comes to topping off a certain look. For a night out on the town wear a dramatic red or eye-catching orange. When going for brunch with your mother-in-law, it’s probably best to stick to pretty pink tones.
Here’s our guide to the four basic blocks of lipshades:
Nudes
Last year’s trend of nude lipsticks has continued into 2011, with a number of celebs wearing nude to offset the bold autumn colours. The key for choosing the perfect nude shade is picking …

Most people, women in general want to look pretty, if not so much as “head-turning”. To achieve this goal, Face Lift is not the Number 1 option, and neither is Plastic Surgery. Both are much too expensive, risky and not at all affordable to the majority in the female world. The best option, and of course, most affordable, is Makeup. But makeup is not applied in whatever way. There are techniques and tips on how to apply makeup.
1) Powder:
Base: Choose the shade that is closest to your skin color. Avoid …

A list of pointers for wearing red lipstick!
Red lipstick is a classic look. It’s elegant, sophisticated, and timeless. The best thing about red lipstick and almost anyone can pull it off with the right shade. These pointers will help you get the most out of your red lipstick.
1. Take your time. Red lipstick is easy to mess up, throwing it on quickly can make it look messy and cheap.
2. Keep it plain. That is the rest of your makeup. You can either play up your lips or your eyes, but …

We all like to change up our look from time to time, and seasonal changes when the colors of the earth and the colors of what we wear change is a fantastic time for us to change up our lipstick shades as well. The question is what should we change our lipstick shade to as the seasons change?
The Fall Lipstick Shades
Fall brings us crisp, clean golden shades and hues that look good on everyone. Some of the hottest colors for fall are:

For those of you that covet lip-gloss over all other cosmetics, it takes a very special lipstick to attract your attention. That’s why the few lipsticks you actually do own are your prized possessions, bought after great mulling, surveying and consideration. So, we understand your pain when you open your drawer to find the mangled corpse of your fabulous new lipstick, melted in the tropical Karachi climate. The heat, having broken your lipstick in two, allots your lipstick the same fate as many …

Moisturize your lips daily with Chap Stick to keep them soft and supple and prevent dryness, cracks and flakes.
Choose a lipstick color that matches your skin tone. If you have fair skin, try colors that are soft such as peach, beige, nude, and berry shades. For olive and medium-toned skin types, try rich reds with brown undertones, dark berry shades and nutmeg. Dark-skinned women should consider wearing toffee, deep plums, and reds with blue undertones.
Find a lip liner that is no more than one or two shades darker than your …

There are so many different beauty and makeup tools on the market and it can become confusing what brush, sponge or stick to use for what. This article will look at just a handful of tools. Over time you will find out the ones that work for you. You can get some good brushes starting at around $10 from your beauty section in a department store or chemist.
Angled Eye shadow Brush
As its name implies this brush has an angled cut off tip, it has the most control over placement of …

If you thought that chapped lips can only occur during winter season, you are mistaken. Lips can become dry in any season including spring, fall and summer, let alone the cold winter. While lip care products are the best way to take care of your lips, there are few tips you should keep in mind while purchasing them.
1.When choosing lip care products always select one that does not contain any petrochemical products, alcohol, and glycerin. This can affect your tender lips skin. Always choose the one that contain hyaluronic acid …

Eyeliner
Begin with your eyeliner. Eyeliners are basically used to add definition to your upper eye lids and the under eye. For hazel eyes, most women tend to use either black eyeliners or brown eyeliners. However, if you are looking for an edgy look, you can opt for a purple shade or a shade that resembles the color of an eggplant.
This is what will help you stand out in a crowd. Apart from using the colored eyeliner, you can feel free to also use a white eyeliner. This can help brighten …