Skillful application of eye shadow and eyeliner makes your eyes look awake, appealing and vibrant. Fortunately, the techniques you need to master for this are rather easy.
Avoid droopy eyes by following the line of the lower eyelid as a guide for shadow placement. Extend an imaginary line following the angle of the outer portion of the lower lid to the brow. Keep eye shadow inside this imaginary line.
For lining your eyes, a flat-topped, synthetic eyeliner brush and eye shadow give great results. Follow these steps for eyeliner that enhances the shape of your eyes and brings lots of compliments.
1. Work the eye shadow into the brush along the entire length of the brush.
2. Tap off any excess to avoid shadow falling on the cheek.
3. Hold your brush like a pencil. Start by placing shadow at the outer corner of the eye, working your way in, towards your nose. Place your brush on top of the lashes and press firmly onto the skin at the base of the lashes. Repeat this step all the way across the lid until you have a fine, well-defined outline of your upper lid. For more of an almond shape, use more liner on the outer corners of the eyes.
Be patient in learning this new technique. It may take three or even four times before it feels natural to you. Once you learn it, though, and get used to the natural drama it adds to your eyes, you won’t go back!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Color Selection for Foundation Step-by-Step
Use a Q-tip to sample foundation out of a bottle or container. For sanitary purposes, be sure to use the Q-tip only once. Apply a large dab onto the back of your hand or a metal template and apply it with a sponge or brush.
1. Try two to three colors that look close in color to your natural skin tone.
2. Match three places on your face: cheekbone, jaw line and neck.
3. With a wedge sponge, partially blend each color onto the skin.
4. Look for the color that disappears, even before it is completely blended.
5. If your neck is lighter than your face or vice versa, you will need to choose a color that either matches your face or your neck. If you choose to go with the lighter color for the face, make sure that it doesn’t leave an ashy or unnatural look. Sometimes mineral powders work best here, as you can wear the minerals on your neck to even out the entire look between face and neck, even your décolleté.
6. Apply foundation to half of your face first for comparison purposes. This way you can see the color and the difference that foundation makes in evening out your skin tone.
7. After all this, if the color you select doesn’t look good once applied to your face, remove it and try another color.
When you select the right color, mineral powder foundation looks like you’re not wearing anything on your face. You’ll get compliments like “Gee, you look great. What did you do?” or “Did you just get your hair cut?”
Mineral powder concealer in our “Cover Up” color neutralizes blue or purple circles under the eyes. Like all our mineral powders, it gives you coverage and sun protection in one easy-to-use product.
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1. Try two to three colors that look close in color to your natural skin tone.
2. Match three places on your face: cheekbone, jaw line and neck.
3. With a wedge sponge, partially blend each color onto the skin.
4. Look for the color that disappears, even before it is completely blended.
5. If your neck is lighter than your face or vice versa, you will need to choose a color that either matches your face or your neck. If you choose to go with the lighter color for the face, make sure that it doesn’t leave an ashy or unnatural look. Sometimes mineral powders work best here, as you can wear the minerals on your neck to even out the entire look between face and neck, even your décolleté.
6. Apply foundation to half of your face first for comparison purposes. This way you can see the color and the difference that foundation makes in evening out your skin tone.
7. After all this, if the color you select doesn’t look good once applied to your face, remove it and try another color.
When you select the right color, mineral powder foundation looks like you’re not wearing anything on your face. You’ll get compliments like “Gee, you look great. What did you do?” or “Did you just get your hair cut?”
Mineral powder concealer in our “Cover Up” color neutralizes blue or purple circles under the eyes. Like all our mineral powders, it gives you coverage and sun protection in one easy-to-use product.
Face Options Display Unit
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