Makeup Tips From the Pros
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Whether you're looking to spice up an old look or you're just getting into the fun that makeup can be after getting tired of the scrubbed, fresh-faced look, reading up on a few makeup tips from the people who do it professionally is aways a good idea. Applying makeup, whether you learned from your mother or your girlfriends, is something you might not think you need tips on, but a fresh perspective is always a good thing.
Get a Fresh Start!
There are lots of reasons to get yourself started with a fresh face. It's always nice to get off to a clean start and this is where you want to apply concealer if you want to hide blemishes or dark circles under your eyes. Remember to clean your face by just using clean water or a facial cleanser as a scrub with soap and water can be quite harsh. This also gives you an opportunity to remove any traces of old makeup that you might have missed, something that is all too easy if you fell into bed exhausted the night before. If this happens to you often, try using mineral makeup, which will do you no harm if left on overnight and will be healthier for your skin, as well!
Build from the Ground Up
Foundation is one of the most important things to getting a good look for the day and one of the best ways to do this is to mix it yourself! You might think that this will take too long, but nothing could be further from the truth. The next time you're at the cosmetics counter, try purchasing one container of liquid foundation that is a bit lighter than your skin and another container of liquid foundation that is two shades darker. Makeup experts say that when applying makeup that the foundation is key to making everything else look right and this is nearly impossible to do if it does not match your skin. Soon, with a little bit of practice, you'll be able to blend your foundation in mere moments every morning
Luscious Lips
Start by using a lip pencil to outline your lips in a neutral color, one just a few shades darker than your own natural lip color. Make sure that you blend the lip liner inwards to prevent bleeding and to get the most sharp look, always use a lip brush to apply the lipstick. MAC Makeup has a number of terrific products that are ideal for getting good lips, so be sure to check them out both online and at your local cosmetics counter. One tip that is often used by professional makeup artists is to powder the lips after the first coat and then seal it with a second coat of lipstick. For a sexy, flirty look, apply a coat of lip gloss to your bottom lip only.
Expressive Eyes
You can convey everything with your eyes, so make sure that you take some extra care in this are. When using liquid mascara, make sure that you use firm strokes that move slowly enough to coat the lashes without marring your eyelids. To prevent a clogged or messy look, use a clean dry mascara brush to separate eyelashes that have become stuck together. Your eyeshadow can also make an extremely strong impression, so make sure you know what you want to convey! A dramatic color like emerald green might be great on a first date, but a more gentle rose or warm sienna might be more appropriate for a work environment. Choose wisely and your eyes will speak for you!
About the Author
Peter Vaughn, having watched his wife for years apply makeup, and witness the transformation both on the inside and outside, admits, he is a self proclaimed makeup junkie. Together with his business partner, Allison Saunders, they created one of the most popular makeup and beauty resources on the web, Hollywood Makeup Secrets.
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