The great thing about makeup is that you can color outside the lines. What I mean is, you do not have to follow by rules, especially when it comes to products. Just because something is labeled "blush" or "eyeshadow" doesn't mean you have to use it just as a blush or shadow. Here are a few tips on how to maximize the use of a product for multiple use. 1. Blushes can be used as an eyeshadow and vice versa 2. Lipsticks and lip stains can be used as blushes 3. Dark, matte, brown eyeshadows can be used t...
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Hey beauties! Hope everyone is having a great Friday! Not everybody has perfect skin (and if you do, I am totally hating on you!) (Just kidding). So to help enhance our skin, we all like to use a little thing called foundation. Foundation's are great because it helps give our skin a more even tone and something for the blushes and bronzers to stick to. The Loreal true match foundations are my all time favorite drugstore foundation. I use them on my self and on clients. They are great, especially for be...
If you want to learn how to pick your nude lip shade or use your concealer as your nude lip color, keep on reading! You've got to love nude lips, they're simple, everyday, and they make your lips appear bigger. They can go with a sultry, smokey eye look, or a very simple, natural look. Most people think nude is just one color, when truly it is not. A person's "nude" depends on their own unique skin tone. Not everyone can wear a very light creme nude or a very rich dark nude. If you have fair skin, op...
This is a look great for a night out on the town. Keep reading to see how you can get this fun look! The Essentials: **Before using any eye products, use a good eyeshadow primer. That way your eyeshadow will last throughout the day, stay in place, and look more vibrant. I used two faced insurance eyeshadow primer.** Step 1: Apply NYX jumbo liner in Lime all over the lid. Step 2: From the UD Mariposa Palette and by using brush #1(a flat shader brush), pat the eyeshadow Money all over the lid. Also...
Mascara is a must for me, so it is very important to get a great mascara for my lashes. A mascara that may work for me may not work for somebody else. There are so many different kinds of mascaras, each having different formulas and wands. Here are my tips and tricks on mascarasso you could pick the one that is just right for you! Wands: Straight Wand: Standard wand, for easy application. Curved Wand: Gives the appearance of open and wide eyes, great for pin straight lashes. Spherical Wand: Gre...
Your eyes is the first feature people notice when they look at you. So what if I told you that you can make your eye color pop by using certain eyeshadows? Eye makeup can really make your eyes more beautiful and and stand out. A lot of people think that sticking to the eye makeup color similar to their eye color does the job when in reality it does the opposite. To find out how to truly enhance your eye color, keep on reading! The whole theory behind this is called Color Theory. What you want to do is u...
Watermelon is a yummy fruit to eat during the summer. It's healthy, hydrating, and delicious. Did you know that watermelons are not only great to eat, but also great for your skin?Here are a few, simple ways you can turn this sweet treat into things your face will love. Watermelon-Honey Face Mask Step 1: Mash up your watermelon with a fork Step 2: Strain the mesh to separate the juice from the solid. Toss the solids. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix in 1tbs of watermelon juice and 1tbs of honey. ...
Exfoliating is very important. It helps remove dead skin cells and help bring out a newer, healthier, more even toned skin layer. This newer skin is able to retain moisture, making them extra soft. But why is it that most people remember to do this to the face and body, but neglect the lips? Your lips deserve just as much scrubbing as the rest of your body. Here is a quick and simple d.i.y. lip scrub that will have your lips kissable in no time! Things you need: -2 tbs of brown sugar (the main ingred...
Ah the cake face, you all know what I'm talking about, and it's not pretty. Cake face is the term used when someone wears way too much foundation giving the face a very "cakey" appearance. Have you ever heard of the motto "less is more"? Well, learn it, love it, and use it. Putting on layer after layer of thick makeup only highlights your acne, not hiding them. Makeup is all about highlighting your attributes and covering your imperfections, not putting on a thick mask. Here are my tips on giving your fa...
