Glam Makeup: Transforming with Makeup

Dramatic makeup is a popular trend that shows you are not afraid to experiment with makeup. It is a great night look. Bold shadows, smokey eyes, luscious lips, makeup can create any look. The transformation is incredible!

Creating Effortless Bridal Makeup

It is important to feel your best on your wedding day. There are so many makeup options and most brides feel overwhelmed with which look to go for. Wearing layers of foundation can make a bride feel uncomfortable so going for an effortless look never gets out of style. Focus on the eyes and complement with simple lips. Play around with different looks with a professional before the big day and decide which look is best for you.

Here is a tutorial:

Product Review: Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit

Kylie Cosmetics lip kit is one of the fast growing lip kit in the market. From the fancy packaging to heavenly smell. It was worth giving it a try. There is a wide range of colour options . I have tried a few of them and my favourite colour is true brown. I totally love it! The lip sticks are very creamy and pigmented.

Have you tried it yet?

Creating a Subtle Smokey Eye

This beautiful and natural look is perfect for a day look start will a neutral shade and blend it softly from the inner corner toward the centre of the eye.

Blend a brown shade from the crease out towards the outer corner. Add some shadow to the bottom of the eyelid . Use a black eyeliner from the inner to outer corner with style! Add some lashes to complete the look.

There you have it , a quick and simple way to create a subtle smokey eye.

Channeling Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe effortless beauty stun the hearts of many admirers. Her simple but elegant makeup look, with her famous plump lips steal the hearts of many makeup artist. Today, we will do a tutorial inspired by Marilyn Monroe's iconic look!

To create a smooth based use a primer and a light layer of foundation.  Set with translucent powder.

Her eyes was one of her best features and she use a pencil to line the eyes and added some false lashes with plenty of mascara. Fill in your brows with brown pencil and keep the eyeshadow simple.

For the lips, line the lips and add her signature red lip colour of your choice to create unforgettable lips!

Battle of the Powders: Sacha Buttercup vs Ben Nye Banana Powder

Sacha Buttercup 

Sacha Buttercup is winning the hearts of makeup lovers. Their positive reviews made me give it a try. I must say I love it! The powder glides on so well and it sets so perfectly. It is perfect for those with medium to dark skin tone or with yellow undertones. I have been trying it for a few months now and I must say I love It!

Ben Nye Banana Powder

I have tried this powder and I must say,  it is perfect for those who are into photography or stage makeup. It works great under the eyes to brighten it but it is too light and can be a bit cakey or ashy looking.

My pick is definitely Sacha Buttercup. It gives an effortless flawless look! 

What is your favourite setting powder?

In it to Wing It!

Most people would say that winged eyeliner is one of the hardest tasks in makeup. It is highly recommended that you use liquid liner over gel since it is the easiest to use and less easy to smudge.
Liner should start thin in the inner corner and get thicker toward the outer corner. It is okay if you mess up, simply dip a q-tip or cotton swab in makeup remover and wipe it off. Just keep on trying!

Here is a quick tutorial for applying wing eyeliner:

Natural Makeup Application

Previously, we looked at the fundamentals of makeup. Today, we will tie in all that the tips and tricks taught so far into one look. The look we are going for is natural and glowy with a hint of colour on the lips. This look accentuates the model's face shape. Isn't she beautiful?!!!

Falsie... Oh How We Love Them!

False lashes or as the makeup world calls it falsies is a great way to accentuate the eyes and bring out the entire makeup look. I decided to share easy steps to applying lashes and a mini review of my favourite brands.

Easy steps to applying false lashes:

1. Gently remove lashes from tray
2. Soften lash band to increase flexibility
3. Fit or measure lash without glue to eyelash line  and trim lash band if needed
4. Apply glue to lash band and wait 10-20 seconds before applying
5. Place lash on top of your natural lash line softly pressing band to secure
6. Use small lash curler, tweezers or fingers to blend lashes together
7. Add some mascara and/or eyeliner to hide any lash band  or you can add mascara to your natural lashes before applying falsie... its a personal preference


Here are two of my favourites and a mini review:

1. Ardell Demi Wispies Fake Eyelashes is lightweight with an invisble band that is a favourite among makeup artists that accentuatess the eyes for an outstanding natural look!

Buy it here: http://www.ardelllashes.com/Lashes/product_54.html



2. Huda Beauty Classic False Lash in Scarlett 8 is a set of durable, faux lashes for all eye styles with unique shapes that accentuates the eyes. I love how they are vegan and cruelty-free. They also provide a very glam and seductive look!

Buy it here: http://www.shophudabeauty.com/product/classic-lash-scarlett-8/?v=df1f3edb9115


Which one is your favourite?  Comment below

Bold Lips: Do You Dare?

Makeup is about taking risks. Bold lips are taking over the makeup world, though the classic red lips is not a new trend this makeup statement is making its way back with different variants. From the classic red lips, ombre or unicorn look,  bold makeup is about self expression and creativity. The red lips exhibits romance and seduction and my favourite is MAC Ruby Woo. From matte natural tones to purple, the ombre and unicorn trend is taking the makeup world by storm... Stay creative and find which bold statement suits you! Have fun

Which one is your favourite? Comment below

Eye Makeup for Beginners

Our eyes are a reflection of our heart. Often many people do not know the right way to apply eyeshadows when they start off so I decided to post about the right way to applying eye makeup. Keep it simple if you are a beginner..  Down below is a video tutorial that will make it easy for you to follow with all the tips and tricks. If you do not get it right the first time, keep practicing and do not give up... Enjoy!

Highlighting and Contouring

Highlighting and contouring have been the bigggest rave for beauty fanatics. Today, you will learn how to highlight and contour to achieve a flawless look.

Highlighting brings forward and accentuates the face and normally should be 1-2 shades lighter. Apply to the bridge of your nose, under your eyes and  middle of forehead using a concealer or highlighter with a blending brush or sponge.

Contouring defines and reshape your face and normally should be 1-2 shades darker. Apply to the hollows of the cheeks, jawline, sides of the nose and forehead using a blending brush or sponge with a foundation , cream based or powder product.

Do not forget to blend blend blend! Blend upwards with a blending sponge, brush or even your hands. Set or baked with a setting or translucent powder. My favourite setting powder is Sacha Buttercup.

Here is a quick and easy tutorial:

The Benefits of Primer

A flawless face is the basis of every makeup look.  Most will say foundation and concealer can achieve this but the secret is primer! Primer are designed to minimise pores, smoothing fine lines and help with uneven skintone. Generally primers should be applied after your moisturiser since it creates a base for your foundation, eyeshadow or lips.

My top budget friendly picks are:

Maybelline Face Studio Master Prime
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
E.l.f. Poreless Face Primer
E.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
Makeup Forever Pro HD Primer

What is your favourite primer? Or is it your first time? Comment below

Brushes 101

Brushes are one of my favourite obsessions. The excitement of getting a new brush set inspires me to create new looks. The right set of brushes also helps to create the best application. From cheap to high end brands deciding on what to choose might be a challenge to many. From my experience you have to find what works best for you. I always recommend a mini brush set for beginners. Some of my favourite brands are Morphe brushes, MAC, Sigma Beauty, Real Techniques, ELF and BH Cosmetics. Listed below are the different type of brushes:

Colour Correcting 101

In my previous blog post I discussed tips on choosing a concealer. Today we will be exploring the world of colour correcting. Colour Correcting is a technique used to neutralise facial disclourations by applying contrasting makeup shades over them that cannot be easily corrected with the regular concealer application.

When using a color correcting concealer purple cancels yellow and is use to brighten dullness and combats sallow undertones.

Pink cancels brown. Brightens dark spots and dullness, cover age and sun spots in fair an medium skin tones.

Yellow cancels purple. Calms mild redness and cover veins.

Green cancels red. Covers sunburn, rosacea, intense sunburn and acne.

Red cancels green. Cover stubborn dark circles, hallow under eyes and tattoos on deep skin tones.

Orange cancels blue. Covers dark circles and bruised skin on medium to deep skin tones.

Peach cancels blue. Covers dark circles, bruised skin, hyper-pigmentation and brightens fair skin.

The video below gives a tutorial on colour correcting: 

They are several options available but my favourite is NYX Colour Correcting Pallette because it is natural looking and compact with the needed colours all in one.

Available at : http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/color-correcting-palette/NYX_171.html

Tips for Choosing the Right Concealer

Choose your concealer based on what works for your skin type and concerns. If you have dry skin, do not go for a liquid concealer with a matte finish because the finish will emphasize dryness.

If you have oily skin with enlarged pores, do not go for a creamy or stick concealer as these textures tend to clog and magnify the appearance of pores, plus they tend to add an oily shine. We know this sounds basic but it is surprising how often the wrong concealer gets used.

For creating a more even finish over minor skin discolorations, a light to medium coverage concealer will do the trick.

For the under-eye area, be sure to select a shade of concealer that is no more than one or two shades lighter than your natural skin tone to avoid an obvious white circle around the eye area.

For your face, select a concealer that matches the color of your foundation exactly. Avoid concealer shades that are noticeably pink, rose, peach, white, yellow, or copper as they will show through your foundation, creating an unnatural appearance.

Here are some picks and review on some of my favourite concealers:

MAC Studio Finish Concealer is perfect for covering scares and blemishes with great coverage and have SPF 35 protection, antioxidants and oil absorbing.

Shop at: 

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13844/314/products/makeup/face/concealer/studio-finish-spf-35-concealer#/shade/NW20

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage concealer is a very effective semi-matte formula that provides great coverage.

Shop at:  http://www.urbandecay.com/naked-skin-weightless-complete-coverage-concealer-by-urban-decay/503.html

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Concealer provides great texture, blends and lay on the skin well while offering full coverage that camouflage dark circles.

Shop at:  https://www.maybelline.com/face-makeup/concealer/facestudio-master-conceal/medium

LA Girl HD Pro Conceal is easy to blend and great with masking imperfections without creasing. It is at a budget friendly price.

Shop at: ttps://www.lagirlusa.com/products/hd-pro-concealer?variant=7709997509

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer is perfect for discolourations and to blend away areas of uneven skin tone with minimum effort and offers medium to high coverage.

Shop at: http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/radiant-creamy-concealer/999NACRCC0001.html?dwvar_999NACRCC0001_color=7845012344#start=2

Benefit Boi-ing Industrial Concealer provides seamless finish that completely camouflage blemishes and dark circles.

Shop at: https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/us/en/product/boi-ing-industrial-strength-concealer

Filling Your Eyebrows: A Guide To Perfect Brows

Today we will enter the world of eyebrows. It is highly important to have the skills of filling your eyebrows properly, especially when they are thin and short. Almost every makeup design requires bold eyebrows, not only because of the trend, but also because of the symmetrical look of the whole facial makeup.

Down below you will find a tutorial, which will show you how to fill in the perfect eyebrows using Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Ebony with Brush #7.

Click the links below to purchase

Dipbrow Promade:

http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/dipbrow-pomade-waterproof-color-brow-sculpt/dipbrow-pomade.html

Brush:

http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/brush-7-b/ABH01-28016.html?cgid=brushes#start=4&cgid=brushes

Finding The Right Foundation

There are four key points you want to consider when selecting the best foundation formula and your correct shade: your skin type, desired coverage, skin tone and undertone. First, you will need to understand what type of skin you have: dry, oily, normal or combination. Based on your skin type and your desired finish, (matte, radiant, natural), you can select the foundation best suited to your needs. Remember, foundation is all about creating a healthy, smooth and consistent colouring throughout your face and neck.

The next step is selecting your coverage. Coverage means how much of your natural skin you want to show through your foundation. You can choose either sheer, medium or full coverage depending on your desired needs.

Then you need to determine your basic skin tone.  Are you fair, moderately fair, medium, medium deep, deep or very deep?

Then, on to undertone, which is a word that usually confuses people.  When we talk about undertone, what we mean is the color that is most predominant in your skin after brown and white. The most common undertones are usually yellow, neutral, pink-red, or olive.

There are a couple key areas on your body that will help you find your undertone, your neck and the inside of your arms.

Once you have determined your ideal foundation formula, it is best to pick at least 3 colors that appear to be close to your skin tone. Test them on a clean jaw line before you make your choice.  The shade that disappears is the correct shade match.   Be sure to use enough foundation so that you get a clear idea of its true color.  A little dot would not show you enough.

Once you have these basics covered you are on your way to choosing the right foundation!

 Here is a video demonstration:

Eyebrow Shapes

Eyebrow shape can change how your face shape looks. Which brow shape are you?

Welcome

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