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Use a light colour shadow on the upper lid to make the eyes "pop out". Use a light colour frosted shadow and your eyes will give a little flash of light every time you blink.
When purchasing face powder, buy one that is talc free to prevent a chalky look on the skin.
If eye area is puffy, draw attention away from under the eye area by applying dark brown or black liner and mascara to the upper lash line only.
File nails from the outside to the centre to prevent peeling.
To help keep eye shadow colour true and to eliminate creasing, apply a concealer as a base. This gives shadow colour more intensity and will keep the shadow on all day long.
Choose a neutral lipstick or gloss for your lips when doing a dramatic eye application.
To colour correct red areas on the face use a green concealer as green and red make brown. Then stipple your regular foundation over the green concealer so you don't wipe it away.
Use a bronze shadow to line lashes. This will enhance or highlight brown eyes.
To achieve a flawless looking skin, use a sheer foundation then dot a luminizing cream on the bridge of the nose and on the cheekbones.
When using a facial scrub, don't forget to go lightly over your lips to keep them soft and looking their best.
Clean your make-up brushes at least once a week to aid in better make-up application. With lukewarm water and a mild soap, lather brushes, rinse and air dry.
Thin out matte lipstick with lip balm for a sheer stain.
To help reduce redness in the eyes, try using a flesh or nude colored pencil along your lash line.
To keep a curl in your lashes longer, heat your eyelash curler with a blow dryer or run it under hot water for a few seconds, curl lashes and then apply mascara.
When using a self tan spray the best way to apply is on damp skin. Once you get out of the shower, towel off then start spraying from the feet up. This gives the skin extra moisture so that the application is more even and less likely to streak. After you have sprayed all over your body, rub in lightly with your hands. Wash hands afterwards.
To wake up the eyes add a little bit of off white shimmer powder in the tear ducts of your eyes.
A good moisturizer that hydrates and protects the skin is essential. Adjust moisturizer emulsions according to the skin's condition - lighter lotions for the humid summer months and richer creams for winter.
When filing your nails choose the proper nail file according to natural or artificial nails. This is very important because most files that are made for artificial nails are too abrasive and can damage the nail bed. When filing the nail only file in one direction. This will help in the growth of the nail avoiding any peeling or splitting of the actual free edge.
Keep fragrances in a cool room away from direct light. Exposure to heat will change the scent and your fragrance will not last as long.
To create the illusion of a fuller lip choose neutral shades and use a deeper liner, or if using a darker shade of lipstick use a lighter shade of lip gloss on top and apply to center of lips.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids works as an exfoliant. By speeding up the skin's own natural shedding process (which slows down as we get older), they encourage the skin to shed it's surface coating of dead cells and replace them with new ones at a faster rate.
Finish eye make-up with a light dusting of loose powder to set for longer wear.
A yellow-based concealer is great for dark circles - this shade helps to brighten the eye area.
To keep your lipstick on longer, fill in your entire lip with a lip liner (preferably waterproof) then apply your lipstick.
Replace your mascara every 1-3 months to prevent clumping, dryness or bacterial growth.
Copper shades of eye shadow enhance all eye colours.
Use shimmer or glitter for a soft glow. Be careful not to over do it. Look for products that have lustre, not a sparkle.
For drier skin, add a drop of your favorite cream to your foundation for extra moisture.
For sensitive skin or inflamed skin, spray Vichy Spa Water or Evian spray before you apply your face cream. This will calm redness and irritation.
Use a shadow base or lip base before applying shadows or lipsticks. Concealer may also be used under shadows or lipsticks for longer wearing results.
Dark lashes create definition and accentuate eye color. Mascara is a must.
Fill lips in with lip liner before applying lipstick to help improve wear.
For a luminous glowing look, add Revlon Skin Lights Lotion or Lise Watier Base Lumiere to your foundation. They can also be worn alone for a sheerer coverage.
Use Mavala Eye Lite to instantly soothe and brighten tired eyes.
After applying your moisturizer, wait at least 10 minutes before applying your foundation. Your make-up will look better and last longer.
Do not rub your wrists together after applying fragrance. The friction heats up and causes the scent to 'bruise'.
Apply shimmer powder to body lotion for an all over glitz.
Apply a clear coat/top coat over your coloured polish every 2nd day. This will extend the wear of your manicure.
Make your lips look fuller by adding a dab of light coloured gloss or shimmer powder in the center of your lips after lipstick application.
Mix your self-tanner with your regular moisturizer during the winter for a paler colour.
Eyeshadow
Darker shadow shades help retreat eyes, while lighter hues, or frosts, advance them. If you want big, beautiful eyes, try out some pale shades.
Mascara
Using the tip of the wand apply mascara to your lower lashes first. When applying mascara to the top lashes, gently sweep the brush back and forth from base to tip; do not let dry between coats.
Concealer
A concealer stick helps hide the effects of breakouts, without the need for heavy foundation. Powder throughout the day will help control oily spots.
Eyeliner
For a soft dreamy look, apply shadow after liner; for drama apply liner last. Never line the inside rim of your lower lashes; this will make eyes look smaller.
Lipgloss
Draw some attention to your lips by giving them a fresh gloss rather than a heavy matte lipstick.
Accessories
Check out our great accessories to finish off your look. Dramatic, hip, fun: we have it all!
Make-up Bags
Remember to pick up a make-up bag for your cosmetics. It's a great way to keep everything together and organized.
Fragrance
Applying just the right amount of fragrance in just the right spots will provide the biggest impact. Perfume should be applied to the pulse points...
- behind the ears
- the sides of the neck
- inside the wrists
- the elbow creases
- around the knees and ankles
These unique places help keep the scent and radiate the fragrance.
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