Makeup. How To: Dewy Make-up. I keep hearing that matte make-up is going to be huge for fall, but I still think there's nothing prettier than a dewy finish. It radiates light and makes your skin appear fresh, young and energized. Here are my steps to achieve a glowy look that's perfect for daytime. Share this image Share It Pin It Products I use: -Tinted Moisturizer: Laura Mercier.
-Bronzer: Bare Escentuals. Tutorial: Easy Sponge Gradient. Happy Sunday! Today, I wanted to show you guys how I did the Tropical Gradient from earlier this week. It's very easy and I like that it has that seamless look. You'll need: -two or more polishes. Here, I've used Zoya Sooki and Zoya Arizona* -disposable cosmetic sponge wedges -nail polish remover and qtips for clean up Start out by painting your nails with your base coat and your base color.
Using the lighter of the two colors seems to work better for me. You might want to cut the sponges down to size, to make it easier to use. Bounce the sponge against your nail. When you're finished, apply your top coat and carefully clean up the skin around the nail with your polish remover and qtips. A few tips: -Creme finishes seem to work the best. Here's a diagonal manicure that I did with Zoya Wednesday* and Zoya Tracie*: Was that simple or what? Thanks for checking out this tutorial! *indicates a product that was sent to me for review.
Tutorial: Easy Sponge Gradient. Bow to the Brow: Brow Grooming. If you know anyone in your life who does makeup, one thing they will always attest to is the importance of good brows. I can't say enough about how much brows can completely make or break your face, and no one wants a broken face! I, myself, have problem brows. I used to fight and fight with my brows, trying to make them have more of an arch, until one day I realized my brows look terrible with a fake, forced arch.
It seems pretty obvious, but a lot of women tend to think that the more arched and the higher their brows are, the better they will look. (we've all seen those brows that look surprised all the time. Higher does not always equal better.) Take a look at all of these brows. To help you on your journey to great brows, I've put together this step by step for maintaining and grooming them.
Here is what you will need: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. This is what my brows look like before I do anything to them: See? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ta-da! Recommended Products: How To: Apply Highlighter in All the Right Places. There’s a small divide here at Birchbox HQ between those of us who love wearing highlighter and those who are a tad mystified by it.
Thanks to my job testing products and interviewing makeup artists, I definitely fall in the former camp, but I’m well aware that knowing where to apply highlighter doesn’t come naturally to most of us. Ali, our brand new Marketing and Merchandising Manager, is one of those novices who never used to feel comfortable enough to incorporate highlighter into her daily look. Armed with theBalm’s Mary-Lou Manizer, a honey-toned shimmer, I set out to convert Ali to my highlighter-happy ways. Click through to read the crash course I gave her in how to spotlight her features using nothing more than the powder highlighter and her fingertips. Above Your Cheekbones One of the biggest mistakes women make with highlighter is dabbing it onto the apples of their cheeks. Just Below Your Brows Eyelids and Inner Corners of Your Eyes Cupid’s Bow The final verdict according to Ali?
DIY Eye Makeup Remover. I absolutely love finding new ways to make more natural products at home. Plus it is always fantastic to save a few bucks in the process. My new favorite product is DIY eye makeup remover. I used to buy Clinique Rinse-off Eye Makeup Solvent which is $18. It gets to be really expensive when I have to keep buying it and keep buying it. I have experimented a little with different removers but I definitely prefer the one I make. And just to help make your wallet a little thicker, I want to share with you how I make my eye makeup remover! You will need a pourable measuring cup, water, baby oil and tear free baby shampoo. About 2 ounces of cool water. 1/4 teaspoon of tear free baby shampoo.
About 5 drops of baby oil. A container to put your new eye makeup remover in. I am using a Clinique bottle that has some I previously made. Stir all the ingredients together and pour into container. Place cap on and shake vigorously. And there you have it, DIY eye makeup remover. Ingredients: Directions: 22 Beauty Tutorials For Dramatic Holiday Looks. Web Design Schools Guide. You don’t have to go to a cosmetics counter or salon to get a professional-grade makeup lesson. Simply get on YouTube, and you’ll find thousands of comprehensive and easy-to-follow makeup lessons taught by professionals and non-professionals alike. These makeup experts can help you create any type of look, while demonstrating proper application techniques and sharing their favorite products. Here are 40 masterful makeup lessons on YouTube: Makeup Tricks and Trends For the latest makeup tricks and trends, check out these awesome lessons.
Conceal Dark Circles: MakeupByTiffanyD shows you how to conceal dark eye circles using concealer and her favorite techniques on this makeup tutorial. Personalized Makeup Check out these customized looks based on skin type and eye color. Glasses Wearers: This makeup lesson shows glasses wearers how to shine behind their spectacles with these handy tips. Styles & Seasonal Looks Celebrity Inspired Looks Find and copy your favorite celebrity looks here.