MAKEUP TIPS

How to Apply LipstickApply your lip liner first. Liner should be the same color or a shade slightly lighter than your main lip color -- never darker. Outline your natural lip line. Next, fill in your lips with your lip color. Using a lip brush will help your lipstick stay longer. Add gloss, if desired, and blot your lips with a tissue to remove excess color. Utilize your mirror, everytime, to avoid a rushed, clown-like look.· Another Tip for Lasting Lip Color - Blot your lips after applying, lightly dust with pressed powder and reapply.Eye Makeup – The BasicsWhether you're making up for a special event or just trying to improve on what's already there, there are three basic components in the eye makeup arsenal for you to get to grips with:Mascara.Use it to lengthen, curl, darken, separate – in fact, just about anything that can be done to eyelashes, mascara will do. There are hundreds of different brands on the market, all of which promise to do different things for your lashes, some more successfully than others. Finding a good mascara is well worth the time and effort. If your lashes are pale, short or just not curly enough for your liking, you'll be amazed at the difference a lick of mascara can make.Shadow Eye shadow comes in every shade imaginable, and a whole bunch of different textures, from liquid to glitter. While it's not an essential part of your daily "face", it can help add definition to the eyes, draw out your eye color, or even change your look completely.EyelinerLike eye shadow, it adds definition to the eye, acting as a "frame" for the rest of your eye makeup. Wear it on the bottom lid to make your eyes stand out, or sweep along the top for a vampish, Briget Bardot look. You can also use it to darken and define your eyebrows, too. Eyeliner comes in pencil or liquid form, and there are even some brands manufacturing it in the form of a felt-tip pen!In addition to these, you may also want to use some added extras such as under-eye concealer, false lashes or even eye "jewelry" in the shape of little crystals or other bits of bling that can be placed around the eye for a special night out. The three items highlighted above, however, are your basic eye makeup must-haves, and these are the three things you'll use most often when making up your face.Eye Shadow TipsFor a very dramatic look, choose three shades of eye shadow. A base color, which will go on the eyelid, a slightly darker color to go in the eye socket to help define the eye, and a light color which you'll sweep upwards from socket to eyebrow.Mascara TipsWhen choosing your mascara, stick to the color closest to your natural lashes. So, brunettes will go for black or dark brown, while redheads and blondes may prefer a lighter brown. Mascara also comes in blue, but use this only as a fashion statement, not for everyday! If your lashes are thin and you'd like to make them thicker, close your eyes and dust them lightly with loose power before applying your mascara. It will make your lashes look thicker, and make your mascara last for longer.Eyeliner TipsChoose your eyeliner wisely. Whilst some women swear by the khol pencil, which is the most popular type of liner, others find liquid liner easier to use. Experiment with both until you find the one that's right for you.Applying BlushApplying blush takes some practice, so don't try to learn this technique when you are rushing off to work or school. Take some time in the evening or weekends to practice.Apply blush last, after everything else is completed, including your eyesPlace a small amount of blush onto the brush and tap off any excess.Smile, or suck in your cheeks and apply the blush to the apple of your cheek. Brush it up toward your hairline.Use a circular motion or short vertical movements when you are applying blush.Use a clean make-up sponge to blend in any edges.Preview in the mirror when you're done to make sure all your makeup looks good.The following tips help when you are applying blush:If you have a full face, focus your blush near your hairline. If you have high cheekbones, apply the blush to in the center of your face.Do not apply blush to the underside of your cheeks.Blush should never go below the bottom of your nose or any closer than the iris of your eye. Applying blush high on the eyes can help your eyes to sparkle.To go with a natural look, apply blush sparingly.Brush a little amount of blush your forehead if you look very pale—right where the sun normally hits your face.Toss any unused blush after six months to avoid bacterial infections.How to Find the Correct BlushYou will want to select a blush that is close to the natural glow of your cheeks after exercise and you should keep your blush in the same color family as your lipstick. Of course, this isn't very helpful when you're staring at row after row of blush in the make-up store.To find the perfect blush, you'll want to first start with your skin depth. If you have a darker skin, you can wear a darker blush like burgundy or wine shades. Lighter skin tones need to wear lighter blushes like pink or coral shades.Next review your skin tone. If you have yellowish skin, you should wear cool colors like pink or plum. Olive skin tones should wear apricots or if you have a dark olive complexion, an orange. Neutral shades can wear anything, though rose and mauves are recommended. Blue skin tones (usually only seen in very dark skin) can wear reds or berries.After chosing your shade, you'll want to look at the contrast of your hair against your skin. If you have dark hair and light skin, you'll need a more vivid blush. The closer your skin and hair color are to each other, the more neutral the color should be. If you are a redhead, use a very mellow shade of blush, like a peach so your cheeks do not compete with your hair.**************************************************************************************************************************************For those who dont know to much about makeup. To make your eyeshadow, eyeliner and lipstick to stay on little longer. Apply moisturizer first. Always put on moisturizer. It's good to put on a moisturizer on your face to have the makeup set and and not only that since my face is sensitive without it and you put foundaiton directly you will tend to break out. It's always good for everyone to put on moisturizer to keep our face fresh. Let the moisturizer set. Take a makeup brush and apply powder lightly over eyes and lips blend it in. After a few seconds, apply your foundation and the rest of your makeup. That should set you for the night