Makeup Basics: How To Apply Concealer

Makeup Application Techniques:  How to Apply Concealer

  

Even though makeup experts hail concealer as being one of the most essential beauty cosmetics for all women, few women actually use it. It’s such an important cosmetic, some experts even skip foundation altogether and simply use concealer to even out skin tone, hide blemishes or acne or cover up other common face flaws like under eye circles and scars.

When questioned about why they forgo this beauty product, most women claim they skip it because they aren’t sure how to apply it properly. However, it’s just too great of a product to pass up completely. Instead of tossing it aside because you aren’t sure of the correct application process, use these tips to help you master the technique of applying concealer!

 

 

Find The Right Shade Of Concealer

The first step to using concealer properly is to find the right shade for your skin tone. If you can find the best shade and learn how to blend it properly, you’ll get a flawless look. When looking at concealers, it’s best to find a brand you can test out before you buy it. Test the color on your neck, below your ear. The color should be a little lighter than your foundation. If you visit mall makeup counters, you can always have the makeup experts at the counter help you with the color selection process. Most of the time if you’re unsatisfied with the color they will replace it for no charge.
Don’t forget that if your skin tone chances in the summer (due to sun exposure or tanning) be sure to change your concealer’s color during these months.
Not only should you focus on the color of concealer, but choosing a quality brand is important. Some beauty products you can afford to scrimp on but concealer is one you might want to splurge a bit on. Look for dermatologist tested formulas without any fragrance in them. If you are looking for a good quality product that won’t break the bank you can always try Maybelline or Revlon formulas.

Applying Concealer

Remember, concealer works best when you use sheer layers and build them up gradually to get the look you need. Start by dotting the concealer under your eye areas, on a blemish, on a tattoo or wherever coverage is needed. Use the pad of your ring finger to tap it into the skin. Never rub the concealer into the skin because it won’t give you the best results.
In addition, when working around your eye areas be sure to always use soft, tapping motions with your ring finger because the skin around the eyes is so delicate if you apply more pressure you might damage it. The ring finger is often the weakest finger, which is why you should use it for soft motions. If you don’t get the results you want after this first application, repeat the process building another layer of concealer over the first one you’ve already applied.
When you have the look you desire, simply dust a fine loose powder over your face to set the makeup. Use a round fluffy brush to apply the loose powder, for best results. You really won’t need any other makeup tools, other than the brush.
Once you know how to properly apply concealer, you will gain the information to create a flawless look every day. You will no longer need to worry about dark under eye circles, acne, scars or other blemishes on your face.

 

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Flattering Makeup Tips for Plus Size Women

Makeup Tips for Plus Size Women: How to Accentuate Your Natural Beauty

Plus size women are often looking for a flattering outfit, to slim their overall appearance. However, few understand they can also slim their face with makeup tips for plus size women. Even if you lose weight, you might still have a round face you find a little fuller than you’d like. If you want makeup tips that will flatter, use these easy makeup style tricks and tips to help make your face look slimmer!








Fuller Face Foundation Tips
To start the slimming process, it’s important to use two different shades of foundation. Choose one that blends with your skin tone and one that just slightly darker. The lighter foundation should be applied to your nose, chin, forehead area and under your eyes.
The darker foundation should be applied to the full areas of your temples and jaw line. Be sure you blend properly, however, so the lines are seamless and your neck doesn’t look as if it’s a lot lighter than the darker contouring shade of foundation you used. There’s nothing worse than having a dark line of foundation, showing a major difference between the color of your jaw and the color of your neck.
Eye Brow Tips for Round Faces
After applying foundation, make sure your eye brows are in proper proportion with your other features. If your facial features are fairly delicate and small, your eye brows shouldn’t be too strong or defined. However, if you have strong or larger facial features (nose, eyes, lips) then you certainly can go too thin with your eyebrows. If they are too thin, you’ll add visual weight to your face.
If you have a round face, you’ll want a highly arched brow, like what Cameron Diaz might sport. Adding sharper angles with your brows will soften the rounded curves of your face, which will automatically slim your facial area. It’s a great idea to have your eye brows professionally shaped at least once. Then you can maintain the shape the pro gives you by carefully plucking, if you’re not interested in getting them waxed frequently.
Blush and Bronzer Guide To Flatter Your Face Shape
In addition to using foundation for contouring, you can also use bronzer to get contouring effects. Simply suck in your cheeks and apply bronzer to the hollow areas. You can also use a darker loose powder if you dislike bronzers. When it comes to blush, be sure to avoid applying it to the apples of your cheeks. Instead, apply the colors on the back of the cheekbone, toward the temple.
After applying bronzer and blush, use natural highlighter techniques to slim the face even more and accentuate your top beauty facial features. Put the highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones, under the brow bones and on the bridge of the nose. Just don’t go too heavy with the highlighter, or instead of trying to minimize your problem areas, you’ll just look like a clown.

Remember, while clothing tips can help you visually slim your body, makeup can do the same for your face. You’ll not only visually take off pounds with this makeup guide but you’ll also take off years. To get the makeup face you crave, you don’t need to visit the Sephora or Clinique counter everyday to get expert applications. You can get a slimmer face by using these makeup ideas everyday, all by yourself!

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Choosing Red Lipstick for Your Skin Tone

When worn properly, red lipstick can make a lady look and feel sensual, feminine and sexy! However, if you happen to choose the wrong shade of red you can end up looking more like a clown than a vixen. So, be careful when choosing the right red lipstick for your skin tone.

If you’d love to glam it up with red lipstick this season, use these helpful tips on how to choose the right red lipstick!









How To Test Lipstick Properly
Unless you want to waste money on colors that just don’t work with your skin tone, it’s best to visit a cosmetic counter where you can actually try out red lipsticks before you buy them. Some drug stores will offer a color change policy, where you can bring your unwanted lipstick back with the receipt to exchange it for another shade. But, there are very few who do offer such a guarantee and many will only let you make one exchange per product, which can lead to difficulty if you swap for an even less flattering color the second time around. In addition, some brands like Revlon will offer you a color guide near their product display, to help you choose the best shade by skin tone.
Trying the lipstick on is the best way to see how it looks. Attempting to rub it on your hand to test the shade is pretty pointless, as it will always look different on your lips. So, visit your local Clinique counter or department store cosmetics counter to test some shades out!
Skin Tone Considerations
To start with, be sure you pick shades of red that complement and work with your skin tone. Your skin tone is either warm or cool, with cool skin tones often being paler and full of pink undertones. Warm skin tones are most often darker olive shades, with blue undertones.
If your skin is a cool tone, be sure to look for reds with pink undertones. Many reds come in shades of Berry, Blackberry, Brick or Plum, which are ideal for cool toned ladies. Red with blue undertones are also known to have a visually whitening effect on your teeth, which is always a plus.
If your skin is a warm tone, look for reds with yellow undertones. Many times you’ll find flattering red lipsticks in orange shades, warm shades, tomato red shades, brown based shades, golden shades or tawny shades.
Some beauty experts will still argue the classic primary red lipstick will work on all skin tones, however!
The Way To Wear Red Lipstick
While wearing the perfect red lipstick can make you look like a super sexy vixen in any outfit, it’s important not to go overboard with the rest of your makeup when you choose red for your lips. If you want to wear red lipstick, let it be the star of your face. Don’t try to do a dramatic eye with shadow or overdo it on blush, or you’ll look like you have far too much makeup on. Pair your red lips with neutral eye shadows, black mascara and thin liner. Add in a little blush that has the same undertone colors of your lipstick, but take it light. You can add a little glamour to your face with highlighter instead, so you’ll look radiant without looking like you’ve tried too hard. The color red works for any season, from spring to winter, so be sure to find a great shade that will take you through the entire year.

Most ladies select red lipstick in the evening to feel glamorous, you can also choose to wear it for daytime hours. Just tone it down a bit. Layer your favorite red lipstick lightly over a sheer gloss, to make it less heavy and less dark.

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