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TRICK OR TREAT… LIGHT! This is for those of you who either can’t wear a costume to work or don’t feel like it, but still want to do something festive! For the rest of us, don’t forget to revisit Halloween Beauty Help and Halloween Beauty Help Part Two! Today’s look is simple if you break it down and actually very wearable if you pair it with a nude lip (peachy nude or pinky nude to add a little life) and a light peach cheek. And it lets everyone know you love Halloween, even if you can’t dress up for it! Here’s how: Peach Eyeshadow — I used Lime Crime The Eye Palette’s Macarooned because it’s a gorgeous matte shadow, but you could easily use a light peach blush!

Copper Eyeshadow — I used Lime Crime The Eye Palette’s Incantation because it’s a metallic copper shade that complements the peach beautifully.Purple Eyeshadow — I used Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Pot’s Blazing Purple because it’s blazing! Related posts: 22 Beauty Tutorials For Dramatic Holiday Looks. Lips. Tag Archive for "two tone" - The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty. Photo: Arthur Elgort post designed by kristin ess Why let Gucci and DVF have all the fun?

I love a sweater that has two giant halves, when one is red and the other purple! Translate this fashion trend with two-toned eyeshadow and you’ll be surprised how fun and pretty it turns out. Even though there aren’t really any rules per se, just stick within these guidelines for the most effectiveness: Pick shades that are primary or secondary colors (think rainbow tones, not earth tones).Pick contrasting shades that are not in the same family (i.e. a dark purple and a light purple are pretty together but not color blocking).Apply one shade to the top lid and the contrasting shade to the bottom lid (if you apply both of them to the top lid, it’s more of a smoky eye).

Then try any of these color combinations (or make up your own!) Emerald green + royal blueRegal purple + peachLilac + navyRed + Pink (hello 1980!) Techniques. Eye Makeup Techniques. Knowing the right eye makeup techniques can help you accurately and easily achieve the look you want. When applied correctly, eye shadows, eyeliners, and mascara can transform anyone from the girl next door to a ravishingly sexy siren.

Learn which techniques work best and find out what's new and hot. Different Types of Eye Makeup Techniques There are many ways to apply eye makeup, and different techniques can produce very different results. Look your best by learning how to: Apply a basic eye makeup look with professional-looking resultsApply sexy evening eye makeup like an expertDelve into the world of smoky bedroom eyesCreate unique, dramatic, or fantasy eye looksWork with particular products to create a look, such as liquid eyeliner for a cat eye lookEnhance your eyes for special occasions, such as a wedding, formal dance, or special eventUse celebrity or runway eye makeup styles as inspiration for your own lookDo retro-inspired eye makeup Enhance Your Eyes.

D I Y. DIY Your Own Cool Winter Lip Balm. Brrrr! Cold weather means chapped lips. Whether you’re looking to make your gifts at home this year or just want to try out an easy, new holiday-friendly lip balm recipe, we’ve got you covered. Ingredients: 8 Drops peppermint oil 2 Tbsp carrier oil (such as almond oil—this dilutes the peppermint oil from a burn to a tingle) 1 Tbsp beeswax pellets Glass dropper Glass jar Containers (hit up a department store for sample jars or order your own) Optional: lipstick shavings for a hint of tint Directions: Put the two tablespoons carrier oil and one tablespoon beeswax in a glass jar and close the lid. Heat the jar in a pot with water on medium-high heat until wax is melted. If you enjoyed this DIY lip balm why not try our DIY lip scrub too! Products. 10 of the Best Drug Store Beauty Buys. I have an apology to make: I used to be one of those girls behind the makeup counter of a big, fancy department store selling you over-priced beauty products.

While I won’t say which brand I worked for, I can tell you that my uniform consisted of all black and way too much makeup. Hey, it was the 90’s, after all. Well, I’m here to make amends. Because, you see, not all department store makeup is better than the drug store version. In fact, a lot of drug store makeup is way better than the junk being sold in the department stores. The beauty industry is full of people pushing products that they don’t stand behind 100%. Also, celebrities rarely endorse products because, like the rest of us, they aren’t always picture perfect and no cosmetic company wants to be represented by someone who actually looks like the rest of us common folk. So, to make up for the error in my ways, I am sharing ten of my all-time favorite drug store beauty buys with you. L’Oréal Volumnious Mascara in Carbon Black. 10 More Drug Store Beauty Buys That Can’t Be Beat.

Last year, I made a confession to all of you: I used to sell overpriced makeup for a high-end cosmetics company that shall remain nameless, and I made amends by revealing some of my favorite drug store beauty buys. Still, some of you figured out who I used to work for, even though the only hint I revealed was that it was the 90′s and I used to wear all black and way too much makeup. You guys are good. Too good. Well, I’m back with 10 more of my favorite drug store beauty buys. Here are 10 more drug store beauty buys that can’t be beat: Trader Joe’s Nourish Facial Moisturizer I am a huge fan of Trader Joe’s Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser (make sure you read my insider secret about the creator of the products so you can fully appreciate the awesomeness) and the latest addition to the line delivers against my high expectations. With an impressive list of antioxidants, moisturizing ingredients, and an ultra-low price tag, your skin and your wallet will be jumping for joy.

Nyx Powder Blush. Beauty Products- Best Makeup Products at WomansDay. Sure, we'd all love to have naturally long, lush lashes, but most women rely on mascara to help give their eyes that extra pop. But which formulas really deliver on their promises to frame your peepers to their best advantage? WD tested contenders in each of six categories, including plumping, waterproof, curling and lengthening, and rated them from one (worst) to five (best). Read on to find out which brands came out on top in our tests. Category: Separating and Defining Maybelline Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara: 5NYC High Definition Separating Mascara: 4 What WD had to say: Our reviewer gave both of these products high marks, but for different reasons. Category: Lengthening Maybelline XXL Extensions Waterproof Mascara: 4.5Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara: 4 Category: Waterproof Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara: 4Laura Geller At Long Lash Waterproof Conditioning High-Gloss Mascara: 4 Category: Curling Rimmel Sexy Curves Full Body Mascara: 4Wet ‘n’ Wild Mega Wink Mascara: 3.

Eye Makeup. Popular Beauty Products. Certain beauty products haven’t only stood the test of time, they actually seem to get more popular with age. These 10 consistently found in hairstylists’ and makeup artists’ collections—and for good reason. QUIZ: Find Your Best Eye Makeup Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream, $17 This multitasking moisturizer was created by Mrs. Arden herself, back in 1930. According to company lore, the name came to be after a customer reported using the cream on a scrape that healed in eight hours. MORE: Beating The Winter Skin Blues Clinique 3-Step Skin Care System, $49-$53 When this revolutionary, three-part skincare system was developed by dermatologist Norman Orentreich nearly 50 years ago, it made Clinique one of the first mainstream brands to take a scientific approach to skincare. MORE: Skincare Basics: How to Wash Your Face Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1, $7 Open the kit of just about any makeup artist and you’ll find at least one tube of this versatile balm.

MORE: Protect Your Lips With SPF Crème de La Mer, $150. Makeup Madness: 16 Tools and Brushes Explained. Makeup Artist Trick of the Trade! How To Create the Smoothest Canvas. Vitamin HB | Makeup Artist Trick of the Trade! How To Create the Smoothest Canvas! Tue, 29 May 2012 DAILY DOSE | SKINBy Huda Heidi Kattan No matter how flawless you think your skin is, using makeup and an HD Camera can show you things you never thought existed! I am HUGE on exfoliating before an important event since most foundations seem to stick to any dead skin! One of the worst things to see as a makeup artist is skin that is cakey or flakey and that really happens waaay too much! Ingredients 1 tablespoon oats 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon yogurt Mix both ingredients together in a bowl and add just enough water to create a mushy paste if needed. Makeup Tutorials.

Smoky Grey Eyes Tutorial. Details HERE Metallic Eyes. Details Here V-Kohl for the look above. Trend: Rainbow Eyes. Love color? Why not go one step further like these gorgeous Beauties and create a rainbow on your eyelids. Whether you take it all the way up to your brows or just stick with liner, bright, colorful eyes are a great way to brighten up a drab outfit. Elin T. Elin creates a stunning rainbow that shows off her beautiful eyes. Veronica M. Veronica tones it down with a sweeping eye liner. Lauren S. Lauren creates a vivid, sunset toned rainbow on her eyes. 8 Amazing Superhero Inspired Eyes. Mixture Of Makeup Photo Gallery.

Most amazing make-up makeovers show plain women transformed into cover girls. Vadim Andreev, 29, from Saint Petersburg is a make-up artistHas been in the business since he was 16 and works with many celebrities Started taking before-and-after photos to show how faces can be altered By Deni Kirkova Published: 08:17 GMT, 15 October 2013 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 15 October 2013 A Russian make-up artist is on a mission to prove women don't need to resort to surgery to transform plain looks into those of a beauty queen. Vadim Andreev says he can give any woman a cover girl transformation by simply using cosmetics. The 29-year-old beauty guru from Saint Petersburg enhances features and covers blemishes in a bid to make his subjects more beautiful and proves his amazing skill with striking before-and-after photographs. Scroll down for video Russian make-up artist Vadim Andreev says he can give any woman a cover girl transformation by simply using cosmetics He says women should use under eye concealer, blush on the cheek, and highlighter on cheekbone 'It was my hobby.

Makeup Geek - Tips, Video Tutorials, Reviews, and more! Makeup. We get a lot of emails asking how to use brushes correctly so I hope this helps you out a little! A brow brush is designed to be stiff and angled for a reason. And we use the slanted edge to shade and the tip of the edge to outline. Put those components together and a brow brush is quite frankly a thing of perfection! Here’s how to use it properly: READ MORE… Last week we explored four different ways to wear Spring’s biggest Cobalt blue trend. For those of you that don’t feel up to wearing something so bright, we have a darker and slightly more wearable version for you today! But it still has major wow factor and brings all of the attention to your eyes. A nod to the Uptown Girl, this look is very put together and polished. Highlighting Pencil — Try Too Faced Instant Attitude Highlighting Pencil.Taupe Pencil — I used Le Metier de Beaute Pencil in Champagne.

If Coachella Coral is the It Lip Color for Spring, then this is the It Shade for the eye! Everyday Neutral Smokey Eye Tutorial | Wonder Forest. Inspired by Adele. As I was flipping through last month's Teen Vogue (yes, I'm a subscriber, even though I'm 26), I came across this stunning photo of Adele: I loved the use of purples in not just the shadow, but also the liner and mascara. Paired with a light, neutral lip and beautiful contouring, this went to the top of my list of looks I wanted to try on myself.

I figured I would make it into a Makeup Monday and show you my own take on it! I'm saving the contour tutorial for a later date, so this look mostly focuses on the eyes, with some mild contouring using Estée Lauder's Bronze Goddess underneath and Smashbox Illusion highlighter on my cheekbones. For what I used and step by step instructions, continue reading after the jump. Eyes make up 2. 28 60 37 83 24 23 21 87 112 72 49 197 282 1942 259 137 31 89 653 171 94 165 284 7 117 106 656 1197 70 56 34 330. How To: Metallic Smokey Eye. Shady Eyes. Perfect Smoky Eye Guide | The Untrendy Girl | A Beauty Guide with Heart. Makeover | Planet of Women- Health, Fashion & Beauty. 5 Totally Wearable Eye Makeup Tutorials.

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