Applying Makeup – How To Apply Makeup

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Dec 312011
 

You have just seen Jennifer Lopez on the front page of a fashion magazine and simply love her look. Now you want to copy the same look and get the same dewy, glowing complexion. Well you can now make this a very real possibility by mastering techniques at applying makeup.

Flawless complexion
It’s amazing how no matter how good your clothes maybe, it is your skin that gets noticed first. In fact, someone has rightly said that beautiful skin does not even need jewelry to complement it – it shines even without it. Once you know the secrets of how to apply makeup, you can highlight your best features and transform your face into a work of art.

Eye makeup
They say eyes are the window to our soul. Eyes speak volumes about us, our personality and our nature. Through techniques in applying makeup to the eyes, you can give yourself a smoked, sultry look or an angelic look or even prep yourself up for a party in the evening! Here are some tips for apply makeup techniques to the eyes in the best way:

1. Choice of color: The kind of colors you choose for the eyes will determine the entire look. Nude colors like beige, cream, soft brown are great for office and daytime wear while colors like golden, silver and bronze are more adventurous and go well for a night out in town. If you want to add a touch of mystery, try going for a smoky look by opting for colors like black and darker shades of brown.

2. How to apply makeup: Firstly, you need to apply a think layer of foundation over your eyelids. You then need to apply a bit of concealer under the eyes to camouflage fine lines and wrinkles. Then apply a coat of eye shadow primer – starting from the eyelash to the eyebrow. This will ensure your eye makeup stays longer. Take three shades of the same color. Firstly choose the medium color and apply it from your eyelashes till the crease.

Then use an eyeliner (darker shade of the same color) to make a line just along your eyelashes. Use the darkest color shade to go over this eyeliner line. Then prep the portion above the eye crease with the lightest shade of the color. For the space under the eyebrow, use a shimmery shade of the same color. Finish the makeup application by blending the colors on the eyelid thoroughly to avoid any unsightly lines.

For acne and pimples
It’s funny how our pimples seem to pop up just when we are getting ready for a party. However through the art of applying makeup you can hide almost all scars and blemishes most effectively. Here are some tips to get started:

1. Type of makeup: Nowadays you will find plenty of reputed makeup brands, which have ingredients, which actually fight bacteria and diminish acne. Using such brands can help you combat acne and make you look good.

2. How to apply makeup: For acne prone areas, you will first need to prep up your face with the help of a foundation. You can choose from stick, liquid or pancake versions too. Make sure to blend in the foundation thoroughly along the hairline and the jaw line. Then apply concealer to the areas that have acne. Again, make sure to blend it in well. One of the tricks to successfully applying makeup is to blend it in very well. Finish off the makeup application with a translucent powder. Just dab it on the face and blend it in well.

Tips for applying makeup when you have contact lenses
If you have contact lenses but love to wear makeup, then here are some techniques to apply makeup correctly:

1. Always wear your contact lenses first and then start to apply your makeup
2. Apply eye makeup very less as it can irritate the eyes
3. Use eye makeup that is fragrance free and free from any oil
4. Use a non-oil based mascara which is also waterproof. This will prevent any chances of flaking
5. Be sure to replace old mascara and eye makeup with fresh stock every 6 months. This will help prevent any contamination

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Permanent Cosmetic Makeup – Cosmetic Tattooing

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Dec 302011
 

Imagine a time when you can get ready for an interesting date in just 15 minutes. Women are often chided for the endless hours they invest in getting ready for any occasion. There are certain people who prefer to go through the tedious task of applying layers and layers of greasepaint on themselves whereas there are others who prefer to look good in a jiffy. Besides there are a few who are permanently scarred and disfigured and end up losing their confidence when they confront people in different walks of their lives. This is when permanent cosmetic makeup can step in and enhance the lives of the people.

Permanent Cosmetic Make-up:
Permanent cosmetic make up uses a procedure called micro-pigmentation. This technique deposits colored pigment into the upper layer of the dermis. This helps in restoring the natural skin color. The process can help you make changes for a few weeks or even a lifetime. Permanent cosmetic make up needs to be performed by a trained medical professional. Some people use this to enhance their self-esteem. This process is actually more beneficial to those with permanent disfigures on their skin. (Scars, marks etc.) It is also a common way to look beautiful used by some of the most leading stars in the glamor industry. So even if its great looking brows or lips, you can stop dreaming and alter your looks as per your desire.

Types of Permanent Cosmetic makeup:
Although this widely depends on the individual, here are the common types of permanent cosmetic make up procedures, done by most people today.

Enhancing the eyebrows:
Well-shaped eyebrows can define your look and alter your face. This procedure works well for people who have sparse eyebrows or ill-shaped ones. This method will make your eyebrows look more natural rather than the effect that is achieved by an eye pencil. The process involves hair simulation and there is no alteration when you proceed with your daily activities like swimming.

Improving the appearance of lips:
Generally women use lip liners to define the lips and then fill it with color. A permanent lip liner will define your lips and this would result in you waking up with perfect luscious lips every morning. You can even decide the color of your lips. Think about this factor because it will be long term. Choose the right blend of pinks or nudes. Thick lips can be made to look small or small lips can be altered to look fuller. Always stick to a more natural tone. An ideal way would be to use your lip pencils and experiment at home before you take the final plunge. Always obtain the recommendation of the technician when you arrive to any conclusion. Men also use this process to hide any marks or scars.

Enhancing eyelashes:
This process is done by implantation of soft pigments between the lashes. A favorite between men and women, eyelash enhancement helps to make the lashes appear thicker which in turn helps to make your eyes look more attractive.

Correcting scars/marks:
Sometimes the skin may have permanent scars or marks that cannot be covered or hidden by make-up. This is when permanent cosmetic makeup can prove to be most beneficial. The process involves filling the scarred area with a color that closely matches the skin color.

Cosmetic Tattooing:
Before you take the final step always ensure the authenticity of the technician. Find out about the background and check the credentials of the entire team. Once you have decided upon this, you need to do a patch test. This is done to be aware of any allergic reaction. Once you clear all these steps choose the color you require that should match your skin. The technician usually sketches the area with the assistance of a surgical pen. The needle adds the pigment into the layer of the skin. This would result in a slight stinging feeling on the skin.

Disadvantages/Risks Of Permanent Cosmetic Make-up:

If done in an incorrect manner, it can scar you forever.
A cosmetic tattoo is permanent and with time it may look unnatural on your skin.
The removal of a permanent tattoo may prove to be very difficult.
If the injections are contaminated, infections can be transferred.
If the ink used for the cosmetic tattooing is of a substandard quality, it can cause further irritation.

Whatever the reason, permanent cosmetic make up can definitely enhance your lives. Do ensure you think about it carefully and consult the right people when you take the final step. After all, this process is permanent. Here’s hoping you plan the ‘new you’ with a lot of careful consideration.

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Women Over 50: Makeup Tips

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Dec 282011
 

Are you over fifty and feeling a little frumpy about the way you look? Has making up your face become a chore, rather than a way to explore the contours of your face, highlighting the best features, while playing down others? Are you often dissatisfied with the results, even after you do manage to spend a quick 10 minutes slapping something on?

Well, to start with, applying makeup shouldn’t be a slap-dash-that-will-do-ma’am kind of thing at all. Making up your face, especially after you are fifty, can be an artful way of subtly enhancing every feature on your face, and therefore ought to be applied with due thoughtfulness. Thus, arises the question how much make up to apply for over 50s. The answer is subtle and slightly toned down.

With increasing age, the texture of the skin changes. Hence, the methods and products you use should be according to those changes. Here are some makeup tips that will help you to look your best every morning:

One of the first tips is rethinking your makeup routine that you have followed since you were in your twenties or thirties. Techniques of makeup that may have worked twenty years back will add age to your face in your fifties.
One of the best things about making up after you’re in your fifties is that women generally tend to look better with much less on their face – as the old adage goes ‘less is more’.
The fundamental factor about skin that looks wonderful at fifty is a great complexion. Hence, before you start your makeup routine, see that your skin is clear of dead skin cells. If you have never followed a skin exfoliation routine, this is the best time to begin. Foundation can only look good according to the skin it is applied on.
Application of correct foundation is the secret weapon to look good. It helps in filling up the rough patches as well as wrinkles. You can mix a bit of moisturizer with your foundation, if it is a little heavy. Try using light reflecting foundation as it scatters light and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and spots on your skin.
Do not apply a lot of foundation. Keep it very thin and apply it only in places where required. You can use a makeup sponge or foundation brush to apply a thin layer. Concentrate more on the nose, cheeks, forehead as well as chin.
If you have dark circles, apply a bit of concealer. Dab a little concealer in the inner corner of the eye and move on towards the outer corner. Apply a bit of concealer around the nose as well as hide dark and uneven skin tones.
Apply cream blush instead of powder blush. Skin becomes drier with age and a cream blush contains moisturizing properties that does not make the skin look duller. It also does not end up giving you a patchy look at the end of the day.
When choosing a blush, pick one that is muted in color and is cream based, which blends easily. Smile and apply the blush on the apples of the cheeks, and then blend towards the temples. Blush should appear as if your cheeks have a natural glow, and not end up making your face look gaunt.
Then, apply a light dusting of powder. You need to concentrate on the T-zone that is the forehead, nose, chin and cheeks when applying translucent powder. This will even out your complexion and prevent your skin from looking too dry and matte.
With age you will find the shape of your eyes change. If you feel your eyes appear smaller and sunken, you need to apply mascara to bring out your eyes. Apply brown or gray pencil at the base of your upper lash line. Begin from the inner corner and move towards the outer corner. This will make your eyes look bigger and wider.
Do not apply a lot of eyeshadow as it tends to make your lids appear heavy. Thus, go in for muted or natural shades like pink, green, soft lilac as the highlight color matched with a medium shade for the lids. You need to apply the highlight shade under the brow bone. The eyelid shade should blend from the lash line up to the crease. Eye makeup that is applied to the lower lids smudges down, creating a black-eyed look. This is because the skin at this age becomes thin and stretched. So, it would be safe to say no eyeliner on lower lids after 50, especially if the skin of your lower eyelids is sagging.
The next thing you need to apply is the mascara. ‘Should women in their 50′s wear mascara’ is a common question asked by mature ladies. Yes, they definitely can and should use volumizing formula as the eyelashes tend to thin out with age. You should first use an eyelash curler and then apply mascara. Make sure to apply only a single coat, and only on the upper lashes.
The next step is coloring your lips. If you simply can’t do without the lip liner, choose one that is neutral or nude in tone and apply it lightly and on the lip line, not outside them. Also, lips should be colored very lightly, with natural colored lipsticks being the best. You should opt for matte or pearly finish lip color instead of high shimmer or sparkling shades. Choose color shades that are few shades darker than the natural lip color. Also do not opt for too dark shades as they will make you appear darker.
To look your best after fifty, avoid using vivid colors of makeup as well as shimmer eye shadows. Loud colors and shimmer just accentuates fines wrinkles and lines. Also, avoid using matte makeup products, which are meant for oily skin, for they look dry and pasty, particularly matte lipstick.

As you can see, getting the best makeup for 50-year-old women is not a big task. All you need to do is go for moisturizing creams and foundations and choose softer colors instead of vibrant and loud color shades. You can easily take 10 years off your look by following the correct application technique of makeup. Just follow the make up tips for 50 year old women given in the preceding paragraphs. And finally, don’t let yourself be defined by the makeup you wear, use it to enhance and decorate the features of your face.

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