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Getting that Perfect look for a event normally takes a good bit of time. But there are times when you just need simple makeup for a day at work or to meet up with friends. Looking good does not necessarily require that you spend hours with your makeup. When you have limited time for makeup, you can use this quick and easy routine to look just right for the day. The key objective of this look is to look fresh and bright. Focus on on doing away with the signs of tiredness and those black circles under your eyes. Keep your makeup light so that you get that breezy, plished look in minutes. A good way to cut makeup time, without compromising on your look, is to opt for products that do double duty; for example, tinted moisturizers.                           Beginning the Routine:   Prepare your skin for makeup with a moisturizer. If there are black circles under your eyes, then you need to apply your concealer. Se...

The perfect pin-up look transforms you from a beautiful women into a sizzling, glamorous diva. This look was perfected by the damsels from the 40s and 50s era. The splash of blood red lipstick, highly defined coquettish eyes, and flawless pale skin had these ravishing beauties grabbing for attention wherever the went. First Steps:   Clear skin is the perfect canvas for this look but if you do have a few blemishes that need to be covered up. Then have no fear, with some skillful application of concealer before you start off your makeup will work. Start off with a powder or liquid foundation. Take care that only a very thin layer is applied so that you don't get that harsh look once the makeup is completed. Eye Makeup:   Eye makeup for this look needs to be simple yet effective. Start with an eye primer applied to the entire eye area. If you do not have an eye primer handy, use your concealer and apply a thin layer over your eyelids. If the concealer is appli...

                           There are many celebrities that opt for this look, for a dramatic on the red carpet at glitzy events. The dark, smoldering smokey eye makeup is perfect for the evening. The smokey eye involves the use of some heavy colors over the eye area. Dark shades such as, grays and blacks are predominantly used to achieve this look. One rule of thumb to keep in mind is that when you are going for this dramatic look, you should avoid using distracting colors on other parts of the face. For example, with a smokey eye, you should never pair a bright lipstick(which will draw attention away from the eye area). Similarly, strpng colors should be avoided also on other parts of the face, such as bright blushes.The focal point of your smokey eye makeup is the eyes. All other makeup should serve to highlight this feature and blend in with this look. Opt for light, translucent blushes/light bromzer to add a...

              A major indicator that decides the type of makeup you should opt for is the time of day. You should choose your makeup wisely. While makeup does enhance specific features of your face, it may backfire if you do not make the right choice. Lighting plays a primary role in choosing the type of makeup as different environments creat different effects.             Difference and Evening Makeup:  Lighting is huge decisive factor that disntinguishes between day and evening makeup. A simple rule is that the more light you are exposed to, the less makeup you should wear. If you are exposed to bright lights; like outdoors in the day, you should opt for subtle makeup while events in the evening call for a little more jazz! Although you use the same makeup items for day and evening makeup, the color and intensity of the look makes all the difference.           What constitutes of day mak...

               While applying blush, should you realize it is too much or not well applied then keep a box of translucent powder handy yo apply over the area.

               While we are all gifted with beautiful eyes, our fast lifestyle, poor habits and irregualr routines tend to take a toll on our delicate eyes. Leaving them dull ans sometime even with dark circles under them. This where eye makeup can do wonders for your eyes, by highlighting them and correcting their flaws. Unlike face makeup, eye makeup is not easy. Overdoing your eye makeup should certainly be avoided but knowing what is too much only comes from practice and what your comfortable with.                   Choosing the Right Eyeliner and Eyeshadow:  You should match your eye makeup to your overall skin tone. The best eye shadows would be nude , beige or shadows of brown for day wear. If you are fair and pulm, use a tan or berry , if you are whitish in complextion. For women who wear minimal eye makeup or wear subtle makeup, a plain black ,  brown or tan eyeliner is the b...

First, look for how you store your makeup. Store it hygienically. Do not leave it open and unclosed. Also choose an appropriate place to store it. If you have children and pets, be extra cautious. Clean up regularly, I have noticed it myself too, that my vanity and drawers tend to get dusty and I ignore it thinking that my cosmetics are safe and clean, but then this is important too. Have a clean vanity. Not just the surrounding and the storage, your hands must be clean too. So always make sure you have clean fingers whilst using your cosmetics.  For lip balms lip balms and potted lip products or any other potted products, avoid the double dip. Nothing else contaminates makeup more than this, use a brush or a q tip instead. Lipsticks get contaminated the most, so you can use a tissue and wipe of the tip of the lippie regularly to get rid of the residue at the top. Always keep the cap of the lippie clean.  Same is the thing with pressed powders, press of the to...

It is very important for you to choose your makeup colors in line with your skin tone for the most stunning effects. The undertones of your skin impact how your makeup colors look when applied to your face. The undertones for different skin tones are:           Fair Skin:  yellow,gold,reddish or rosy, pale, peach, pale pink           Olive Skin:  yellow,yellow-orange, yellow-red           Dark Skin:  red, red-brown, blue, blue-black, ebony, orange-brown Very important when starting your foundation is that the color should be blended in with the rest of your skin. Choose three colors that are in a similar shade but ranges from light to dark, and appy it directly underneath each other on your cheek bone, The one that blends in with your face is the correct color to apply. Those who have a very active lifestyle, you may want to skip the foundation and go with a tinted moisturizer for a more natura...

When starting a skincare regimen is to find out your skin type. This helps you choose the right products to use so that your skin benefits most, in the shortest possible time. Most cosmetics, cleansers, toners, facial masks and other products have the skin type they are best suited for mentioned on the packaging. Another advantage is that, knowing your skin type is that you need to know which ingredients are likely to be harmful to your skin. Knowing your skin type lets you pick products with all the right ingredients to give you a heathly and great looking skin. Care for Normal Skin:  Normal skin type is the easiest to care for. The best products to use for this skin type are those that support normal skin functions. Even normal skin does break out at rare times or develop skin rashes or skin blemishes when exposed to certain products. To care for normal skin, you need a gentle cleanser which also works as your  makeup remover. Keep your skin well hydrated with moisturizers...