Tightlining
December 10, 2009 by Suzanne
Filed under Featured, Makeup Tips, Most Popular, Most Recent, Smashbox
Tightlining, a technique once only used by hardcore makeup mavens, is becoming more and more of a beauty trend as more companies are producing products to make it easier. This picture is a great example with an overall natural look.
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Finding the Best Concealer
December 18, 2008 by Suzanne
Filed under Featured, Makeup Tips, Most Popular, Smashbox, philosophy
What is the best concealer? It depends on what you want to conceal! Here is how you can select the best one for you:
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philosophy Supernatural Concealer Review
August 24, 2008 by Suzanne
Filed under Makeup Reviews, Makeup Tips, Most Recent, philosophy
I have been using Philosophy Supernatural Concealer
for well over a year and I am of the opinion that it is the best concealer on the planet. It is one of those few products that I start to get nervous if I am running low – I always keep an extra in my stash so that I won’t ever have to go without.
To me, the best thing about it is that it deposits opaque color that easily conceals without any texture at all – which means that it will conceal under-eye darkness without accentuating fine lines!
I use it in the Medium & I use the center color every day under my eyes. It totally conceals any darkness and also slightly brightens the undereye area. I use the color on the left (it has a slightly salmon-ly tint) to conceal any dark area on my face. The color on the right is a perfect match to my skin color and is great for a little coverage.
I held off buying this for a long time because of the price – $25 for concealer seems like a lot to me – but I am so glad that I finally tried it. Using it almost everyday one compact lasted almost a year, so it really turns out to be a good value.
The compact comes with a little brush, I don’t use it – I put it on with my finger. (Use your ring finger to apply under your eyes – it is your “weakest finger” and puts the least amount of pressure on your delicate under-eye tissue.)
This concealer won a Self Magazine award for best concealer. I never want to be without it and I recommend it – especially to women over 40 who want to conceal without accentualing fine lines and wrinkles. It can also be used as an eyelid primer to help your eyemake up stay on longer. Because of the amazing texture that imparts opaque color with no texture, it is good for dry skin (doesn’t dry out), oily skin (doesn’t get greasy)
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Using White Eyeliner to Highlight the Eyes
August 10, 2008 by Suzanne
Filed under Featured, Makeup Tips, Most Popular, Most Recent
As I posted before (White Eyeliner Pencils), I have become a big fan of using a white eye liners and highlighters to brighten my eye area. It is one product that I will not go without because it makes such a difference – which I didn’t realize until I forgot to use it one day – I looked tired and my eyes looked dark.
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White Eyeliner Pencils
February 23, 2008 by Suzanne
Filed under Avon, Makeup Tips, Most Recent
Having seen all of the buzz about using a white eyeliner to brighten the eye area, I had to give it a try! I picked up an Avon ULTRA LUXURY Eye Liner in Bright Eyed White several months ago & have been using it daily.
I do think it does a wonderful job of accenting the eyes and making them appear brighter. I really noticed the difference recently when I forgot to use it and thought I looked really tired without it.
To use it, I line under my eyes and in the inner corner, smudge it good and then follow it with my regular dark eyeliner and mascara. I know many companies are selling a white eye pencil, but you just can’t go wrong with the value of Avon!
ULTRA LUXURY Eye Liner in Bright Eyed White
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How to Apply New Smoky Eye
October 8, 2006 by Suzanne
Filed under Makeup Tips
How to Apply The “New” Smoky Eye
The traditional smoky eye makeup look, which uses black and intense grays, has been a favorite for evening wear for a while. The “new” smoky eye is a softer look with less intense colors and can be used in the daytime as well. It has the same effect of dramatically accentuating the eyes.
You can use any color palette for your smoky eye look. You need three eye shadows that are the same color family so the shadow will gradually lessen in intensity. Browns and grays can be used, but so can purples or greens. Pick the color that looks best on you.
How to apply smoky eye makeup:
Step 1 – Prep the eyelid
The most important factor in the smoky eye look is the flawless blending of all the colors. Your eyelid should be oil free and smooth. You can apply a coat of powder, foundation, concealer, makeup primer or an eyelid primer like Urban Decay Primer Potion.
Step 2 – Apply eyeliner
Place eye liner around your upper and lower lids at the lash. Eyeliner can make your eyes look smaller. If you have small eyes already, you can line the outer two-thirds only.
Step 3 – Apply the lightest eye shadow shade
Using a brush (it is much easier to blend with a brush instead of a sponge applicator), place the lightest color over the entire eye lid. You can also place a small amount on the inner corner of your eye, in a > around your tear duct. This will brighten the eyes.
Step 4 – Apply the Medium Color
Place your medium color from the lash line to just above the crease and blend well. If you have flat eyes with no discernable crease, feel for the top of your eyeball and stop there.
Step 5 – Apply the Darkest Color
Use the darkest color at the lash line, gradually fading up to the crease. Blend well with the medium color. It should softly fade from dark to light. Next apply the darkest color over the eyeliner, using it to smudge the line. You may want to try the medium color on the bottom line instead of the darkest color. You can use a Q-tip to smudge further.
Step 6 – Apply Several Coats of Mascara
No eye drama is complete with mascara!
Step 7 – Finish Your Look
You want all of the emphasis on your eyes; finish your look with soft or neutral lips and cheeks. I love a nude or soft pink lip gloss and a soft color for blush.
Recommended products:
 Paula Dorf Scandalous Eye 4-piece Makeup Kit everything you need to create sexy, smoldering eyes. |
 Paula Dorf Rapturous Eye 4-piece Makeup Kit This is just like the kit above in the color palette Rapture (violet). |
 Tarte Peep Show: Smokey Eye Palette – Amber Amber |
 Mario De Luigi MaximEyes Color Hues Collection |
 Lola Cosmetics Simply Smokey Eye Kit |
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Beauty Trends Tight Lining the Eyes How to
August 27, 2006 by Suzanne
Filed under Makeup Tips
Beauty Trends – Tight Lining the Eyes – How to Video
One of the biggest looks for or Fall 2006 is dramatic eye makeup. One way to achieve this is by “tight lining”, or lining the eye inside the eyelashes. This really emphasizes the eyes – I love the look. Unfortunately I’ve yet to come up with a method that doesn’t irritate my contacts, but I will keep trying – it just looks too great. Here is a good how to video I found from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinnel – How to Tight Line the Eyes.
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Mascara Tips
August 20, 2006 by Suzanne
Filed under Makeup Tips
Good Mascara Tips from Fine Living TV Network:
There is no magic formulation when it comes to mascara. The trick is to find the right brush:
For thick, full lashes find a thick, full brush.
A thin brush is least likely to clump.
Comb styles are best at separating the lashes.
A curved brush will help lift the lashes.
A small brush is good for getting at corner lashes.
Don’t buy into the hype. Makeup manufacturers don’t have to back up claims that their product curls, lengthens, strengthens or thickens.
Our tests found that curling mascaras don’t deliver on their promises. An eyelash curler will deliver the best results.
If you tend to cry at sappy commercials (or get caught in rain showers) but don’t want to deal with the hassle of removing waterproof mascara, try a product that comes with a primer.
Yes, it takes a bit longer to apply but in our dunk tests, these mascaras ran the least.
We don’t believe in spending a lot on mascara. More expensive brands don’t necessarily deliver better results, and there are many good products at the drugstore.
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