Monday, September 5, 2011

How to apply blush

When applying blush, you want the color to look soft and natural, as if it comes from within. Read below for tips on how to put on make-up.1. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application.2. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline. 3. If you have two shades, apply the darker one on the apple of the cheek first, then use the lighter shade to highlight. Blend well so there is no visible line between colors.4. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin. Tip: To know “where to glow” bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. Where your cheeks are flushed is where you are meant to blush. Apply your blush there and it will be naturally rosy every time. Tip: Cheek color should be used to enhance your complexion, not to change your natural skin tone. Use sparingly for daytime, then add more or a deeper shade for a more dramatic nighttime effect. For special occasions, dust a lightly frosted powder over your cheekbones for a subtle but alluring glow. Tip: Make sure to blend your blush into your foundation well or it will tend to look unnatural and add the appearance of 5 years to your looks.

All about foundation!


Choosing foundation is an important step towards achieving the great look you’re aiming for. Some girls think that this is a step that is not very crucial especially with so many foundation products available in the market. But anyone who has seen a woman who wears a too light or too dark foundation will know that it is the single best way to ruin a great look.
When choosing a foundation make sure that the shade is at the most only a shade darker or lighter from your natural skin color so you won’t look strange with a radically different skin color on your face compared to your neck and shoulders.                                                                                                                      There is an art to applying foundation all over the face. Surprise! It has nothing to do with using the sponge as if you are trying to cover your face with face paint. In fact, we dont recommend the use of sponge at all! In applying foundation, it is advised that one makes use of a brush. This will ensure the even spreading out of powder dust. This will prevent nasty blotches from forming on your skin. It will also prevent uneven distribution of powder pigments from developing. Just a tip, before you apply the foundation, make sure you clear your skin from impurities with a toner. Apply a thin coat of sunblock as well as this could serve as base already. The base will allow the foundation to stay longer and more natural than it would without one. It will also prevent the dusts of the powder from entering the pores.