The Perfect Blush For Your Face Shape

According to the make-up artist Jane Richardson, who works for Nars Cosmetics, the most important thing to remember is that make-up should follow the natural shadow lines on the face.

Also that blush should be applied to the most attractive parts of the face, ie, those parts of the face that we want to emphasize.Color is never applied under the cheekbone on the cheeks, below the upper half of the face, not too close to the nose.

Here are tips for applying blush for three basic types of face shapes.

Round face - This face, what has, for example, actress Kirsten Dunst, is mostly small and can look like it is covered with blush.

Use a fan brush for your blush (like this one in the picture above). It is excellent for precise applying blush on small faces. Apply blush in the shape of a boomerang, with one end under the outer edge of the eye, and central, below the fullest part of the inner edge of the eye.

Continue with applying with the same brush to complement the shape of the boomerang.

Use a round brush to complete the whole look, but don't apply blush on the cheeks below the cheekbone and the side, away from the end of the eyebrows.

Apply just a hint of blush on the chin to visually elongate the face.

Square face - this person is, for example, model Gisele Bundchen. They have excellent defined contours and may appear in some cases too dramatic and rough. Although they have fantastic cheek bones, when it comes to blushing, it is necessary to follow certain rules in order to highlight best facial attributes.

Use a small brush for powder so you can directly apply the blush on the tops of cheek. Starting from the position under the outer edge of the pupil, drag the brush to the outer corners of the eye.

With a bigger brush even out the color, not crossing the line below your ear shells.

Apply a bronzer or darker shade of blush on the outer corners of the jaw to soften the rectangular shape.

Oval face - oval face, like Rihanna, are very grateful when it comes to hair and makeup, because you can easily experiment. But just because your face is quite adaptive, does not mean that you can follow by everything make up tip. For best results read the next few tips.

Start with a medium size brush. Make circles on the top part of your cheek bone, the part which is furthest from your face when you smile.

Use the same brush to distribute lighter coat of blush slightly up to the hairline.

Use a larger brush to merge everything.

Just lightly apply blush to the center of the chin to contribute to the definition and visually highlight your correct face shape.

And finally, here are some pictures that may help when applying blush.

1. For lifting

2. For sharper edges


3. For lengthening


4. To ease the sharp edges


5. To visually expand your face

Sparkle & Glow Summer Collection From Stila Cosmetics

Although we are getting used to the first warm spring days, the beauty industry, as usual, is a step or two ahead of calendar time.

For the upcoming summer Stila Cosmetics has a collection that is based on several basic products for hot summer days: a good bronzer, waterproof liquid eyeliner, intense mascara and lip gloss.

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The collection consists of:

One Step Bronze, versatile product that works as a bronzer, e.g., illuminator, and moisturizer. The formula is oil-free. It rapidly absorbs and gives the face a healthy look. It comes in three shades, which, depending on the intensity and hypertonicity produce different effects.
Forever Your Curl Perming Mascara has a resistant, waterproof formula for a dramatic lash volume and twisting.


Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner is a durable and waterproof. The formula is enriched with intense pigment of fine glitter and comes in eight fabulous colors: Sequins, Rock Candy, Curacao, Bora Bora, Electric, Flash, and the Royal Starry.


Stila Lip Glaze lip gloss cream finish comes in six new fruit colors: Angel Food, Cotton Candy, Amaretto, Honeysuckle, Bubble Gum and Mulberry.

Worst Make-up Sins

Although we are daily flooded with the latest fashion and make-up trends, we all make some mistakes that we later regret.
Even the stars, with an army of stylists and makeup artists sometimes appear like they haven't looked in the mirror.

We learn from our mistakes. Therefore, we bring you the top 5 make-up sins.

1. Too dark shade of lipstick

Dark lipstick such as brown, chestnut or purple can act too aggressively, and make you look older. At all costs avoid dark lip pencil, especially if you plan to apply lipstick. Instead of lipstick rather opt for lip gloss in a similar shade that will not act so aggressively.


2. Too thin eyebrows

If you got carried away with a tweezer, you'll have to let your eyebrows grow back and then shape them. Until they grow, use a special pencil for eyebrows. If you have dark hair, opt for black or dark brown pencil, and if you have a lighter complexion and hair choose a light brown pen.

3. Excessive make-up

This is a beginner mistake, but it is still often repeated. Intensive makeup on your eyes and lips combined with a heavy layer of foundation, and blush won't make you shine, but will make you look older. As much as you love experimenting with makeup, if you want a fresh and modern look, focus just on the eyes or lips, and on the rest of the face cover imperfections.


4. The wrong shade of foundation

This error often happens to all women. Even if you found that ideal shade for your complexion, foundation purchased in the summer won't suit you in winter and vice versa. Therefore, every woman should have at least two foundations that can be worn depending on the season and skin tone. A nice solution is mixing the two shades to get the tone that will perfectly match the tone of your face.

5. Too much bronzer

Too much bronzer will make you look dirty or unnatural orange. In addition, a bronzer shade, like a powder, should be changed depending on the season.

4 Reasons To Start Using Mineral Makeup

Dermatologists and make-up artists praise the effects of mineral makeup because of a light texture, positive impact on the skin, but also because of good protection against harmful sunlight.


Although these products are more expensive than traditional, it is worth investing in them, as compared to standard cosmetics that are full of chemicals, mineral makeup is made from natural ingredients.

Mineral make up are cosmetics products made only from natural ingredients - minerals from the earth, without any chemicals, colors, preservatives or perfume. This is a light make up without any shine, that does not irritate skin, does not close the pores, and provides a natural appearance.

Light texture
One of the best characteristic of mineral makeup is its light texture. Those who have experimented with various products claim that with this make up you will achieve a natural look.

Because of its texture, it is easy to apply and remove make-up. It's long lasting and, most importantly, will not cause adverse effects even when you forget to remove makeup.

Skin can "breathe"
Mineral makeup allows pores to "breathe". The secret of these products is that they consist of inorganic ingredients, which do not allow the bacteria to spread and penetrate in the deepest layers of the skin. Therefore, it prevents the accumulation of fat in the pores, which may cause acne and inflammation.

It doesn't contain any harmful chemicals.
Mineral cosmetics manufacturers have argued for the removal of all hazardous chemicals in products for skin care. One of the most famous manufacturers of natural mineral cosmetics, "Dr.Hauschka" takes into account the strict quality criteria. This implies that the composition of these products is only plants with certified organic cultivation or wild plants from the clean field. Products can't contain synthetic preservatives, fragrances and colors, and have to be dermatological and ophthalmologic tested.

Hides skins flaws
Due to unhealthy lifestyles, or inadequate care, skin problems such as acne, blackheads, allergies can easily occur. Mineral make up offers the best support in the disguise of these changes on the skin. It perfectly covers the redness of the skin, uneven complexion and any irregularities. In addition, it also offers protection from harmful solar radiation.

Rihanna's Beauty Secrets

Over the past few years, Rihanna has blossomed from cutie to the real star and a fashion icon.

And while she decides on her hairstyles, her hair stylist and make-up artist, Ursula Stephen and Karin Darnell take care of her every new look.


Karin says that a nice tan is the most important for the beautiful face. For Rihanna's perfect look she is using foundation, which is a shade lighter than her natural skin color, and then puts a little highlighter on cheekbones, nose and forehead. That perfect mixture of a ligher and darker shade is the most important because that way you can have perfect skin every season. "Do not over powder your face. Humidity is a sign of youth. Apply foundation and don't put too much powder on your face. It is good to add some powder with shiny texture for that perfect glow."

Rihanna says that her favorite mascara is Hypnose by Lancome, and she loves to put a dark brown and shiny eyeshadow. Her favorite perfumes are Rush by Gucci and Chance by Chanel.

She is very pleased with the new haircut and said she wanted to become a redhead for years. Her stylist said: "This is a very interesting change for the summer, since Rihanna is young and can experiment with different looks. To emphasize the hair color, she uses Dior Addict in Red Desire or Tom Ford Cherry Lush lipstick."

Cleopatra's Beauty Secrets

The legendary Queen Cleopatra, the great seducer of her time, knew how to nourish the face and body. Women have admired her for ages because she managed to win the hearts of "unavailable" men.


After more than two thousand years ago, her recipes surpass many cosmetic products, in both quality and efficiency. In that time, people have used as many as 21 aromatic oil to protect skin from the sun, treat stretch marks, wrinkles and cellulite ...

Body Care

History tells us some of the beauty treatments that used mysterious Cleopatra and Egyptians general. Her most famous treatment is bath milk. In fact, milk is just one of the ingredients of this rich bath. The entire pool or bathtub, would be filled with warm water and milk. Cleopatra loved flowers and aromatic essential oils, so she often used this in her bathtub. Original recipe was lost, but we know that donkey milk was used, but ordinary milk can be used. It is best to use milk with a high percentage of fat, it helps dry and dehydrated skin. Acids in milk destroy the dead skin cells. Vitamin A and E give a more fresh look to the skin.

Makeup

Egyptians believed that god blessed beautiful women. Eye shadow, which we use today are made from different ingredients. In the past, the ground ore were mixed with roasted almonds to produce a brown eye shadow. Green copper ore (malachite) were segmented to get a green tint. Fragrant spice saffron, gave yellow shades. Cleopatra's eye shadows were applied on the entire eyelid. Eyeliner or kohl (powdered antimony) was applied on hot sticks. Egyptians put kohl on the entire eye. It gave good-looking eyes, but also protected from strong sun and dry climate. Egyptians believed that eyes that don't have any makeup are exposed to evil and because of this man, women and children used make-up. This style of make-up recommends all companies that produce corrective makeup. So-called "Arab eyes" have always been hit in the fashion industry.

Cleopatra used a make-up base made of wax. This mass is made from animal fat and white lead. She applied this base on the face and neck, which gave her a majestic statue look. She put powder of red clay on cheeks, and for lips used a mixture of red clay, sticky residue of red wine and blackberries.

Perfumes and essential oils

Known for their beauty, queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti first discovered exotic art of making perfumes. The Egyptians bathed in a mixture of oils, perfumes and lime. Perfumes were made of flowers and trees miring, mixed with oil or grease. They used a variety of ingredients, from the flower of henna, cinnamon, lily, iris, rose, and bitter almonds. That is why their skin always had a pleasant smell.

Honey

An indispensable ingredient of Cleopatra baths, treatment for hair and face, was a honey. The ability of skin to stay hydrated is an important factor in maintaining the softness, flexibility and slenderness. As skin ages or is exposed to external influences of stress and chemical agents, it loses the ability to retain water, becomes dry and wrinkles appear. Honey attracts and retains water and therefore, is the natural basis for a variety of products, including moisturizing lotions, cleansers, creams, shampoos and balsams.


- CLEOPATRA'S RECIPES -

Fruit for mature skin

If your skin is dry and cracked, or if you have problems with wrinkles, put pineapple juice, papaya, cooked tomatoes, mango or avocado juice on your face. Allow 15 minutes to act, and then rinse with lukewarm water.

Wrinkle Cream

* one teaspoon of almond oil
* two drops of incense oil

Apply on clean skin and rub in with gentle strokes.
Almond has a mild fragrance, and skin can easily absorb this. Incense essential oil is used in a variety of medical purposes, but mainly for skin care. This mix solved the hair problems such as scars, stretch marks and slowed the spread of pine. The smell of incense may not match due to some strength, but you can add some essential oil of rose, which has a pleasant scent and also the skin will restore energy and stimulate collagen production.

Nourishing Mask

This is a mask for all skin types. You can use it at least once a week.

* Two tablespoons of yogurt
* One tablespoon of ground oats
* Half a tablespoon of olive oil

Heat the yogurt until it boils, put the oats in and leave until it cools. Add olive oil, mix and spread on the face, including eye area and neck. Leave the mask on your face for 20 minutes. Then, rinse with warm water. After you remove the cover, you can start with an ice massage. For this you'll need green tea and lemon juice. Combine them, pour it into molds and freeze it. Take ice cubes and rub your face and neck with light movements. This mix will make your skin softer and close the pores, if they are enlarged.

Cleopatra's milk and honey bath

* 1 / 2 cup of powdered milk
* 1 / 2 cup of honey
* Two tablespoons of jojoba oil

Mixed ingredients add to the bath of hot water and enjoy the next 20 minutes.

Too Faced Collection For Summer 2011

Marilyn Monroe's famous statement that blondes have more fun, Too Faced has reworked a bit. According to them, bronzed have more fun, and in the collection, there are warm earthy tones and bronze tones.

Bronzed have more fun collection consists of:

* The Bronzed And The Beautiful: Another in the series of Too Faced sets, designed as a box that keeps everything you need to achieve a healthy complexion, with three top-selling bronzers: illuminator, gold illuminator and tinted primer.
* Primed and Poreless Bronzed Tint: new, improved version of the best-selling Too Faced primers. With the addition of bronze shades, it provides a warm and sunny effect to your face, while providing protection from the sun. The silky texture reduces skin imperfections and makes it optically flattened, without visible pores.
* Glamour Gloss lip glosses with a refreshing effect in two new shades: Chihuahua and Brite This is Pretty!
* Retractable Bronze-buki Brush, kabuki brush in a travel box, made of synthetic hair.

* Full Bloom Cheek and Lip Color: high pigmented, creamy texture. Suitable for use on the cheeks or lips. Hydrating and nourishing formula: contains flower extracts, avocado and vitamins A and C, which creates radiant complexion.
* Full Bloom Ultra Flush Blush: can be used alone or in combination with a cream blush for a longer lasting effect.
* Poolside Primping Makeup Collection includes summer best-sellers; universal bronzer, tinted primer, mascara, nude shade of lip pencils and lip gloss with plumping effect.

e.l.f. Products Review

I recently renewed my e.l.f. stock and spent a little more than 20$ on a handful of products whose review I bring in this article.


e.l.f. Studio Makeup Mist & Set. Since I have oily skin and my make-up is difficult to maintain without a base and fixator, I decided to try this fixator in spray. In a 40 ml bottle is a transparent liquid with a pump. I must admit that the spray does not work too well, so when you apply this fixator you should keep the bottle away from your face (I almost stretch out my hand) to dissipate it without liquid droplets on the face. Let it dry for a few seconds, and the results are visible, but not very fascinating. Fixator prolongs the life of makeup for an hour or two max. I believe that this will function for girls who have less oily skin. Its advantage is that, after application, the powder looks wonderful. Price: $3,00.

e.l.f. Essentials Nail Polish. I was so delighted that this cheap nail polish is so great. Besides the beautiful shades (purple with silvery-purple fine glitter, black glitter with colorful coral and a beautiful shade of golden glow), the resistance of this nail polish is really excellent. Two coats give an effect as in the bottle, the only objection is to the plugs that look really cheap and plastic and you feel that it can't be closed. In any case, something that is definitely worth a try! Shades: Metal Madness, Party Purple, Coral. Price: $1,00.

e.l.f. Essentials Natural Lash Kit. I like to buy lashes, although I actually use them very rarely. So no I have not tried this, but I like the shape and texture. Not too long, and the lashes seem natural, therefore there is no gloss plastic, and are of unequal length, which in turn contributes to naturalness. Strap that holds the lashes together works very flexible, so I believe that there will be problems with the application. Price: $1,00.

e.l.f. Studio Blush, Pink passion. I always wanted a bright pink, almost fluorescent shade of blush, so I was delighted when he finally arrived. Specifically, a bright pink hue will lift most neutral make-up and act very naturally - actually flushed pink, and not peachy. Hue is completely matte and very pigmented, and looks beautiful on the cheeks looks. Unfortunately, blush is not too stable, so if you don't touch your face during the day, it will last longer. Price: $3,00.

e.l.f. Essentials Luscious Liquid Lipstick, Perfect Pink. This gloss has become my favorite lip gloss ever in a month. I carry it in my purse and regularly apply. Specifically, from all glosses which I own (and I have lots of gloss because I like to emphasize my eyes) this one, and Lancome Juicy Tubes lip gloss, which is ridiculously expensive, don't accumulate on the edge of the lips. Applicator is in the form of a small pad with a few holes, so applying is very easy and convenient. I definitely plan to buy another shade! Price: $1,00.

e.l.f. Studio Eyebrow Treat & Tame, Dark shade. Looking for a product that will fix my eyebrows and darken, for example when you don't have the will nor the time to apply make up and just want to slightly fix your face, I decided to try this product. And I was disappointed. I don't use a transparent part (Treat) intended for eyebrow care, because I don't see the purpose (unless you're trying to grow your eyebrows), and with the brown part, which comes with a brush similar to that of the mascara I was not impressed. The applicator is imprecise and stocky, and the product ultimately ends up everywhere, not just on the eyebrows. This is a pity because the color is excellent. Price: $3,00.

Stila Spring 2011 - Garden Bliss Set

Just in time for spring, get beautiful, natural makeup with flushed, floral cheeks with Stila's garden bliss set. The set is travel-friendly and is perfect on-the-go!


The Garden Bliss palette shades include:
- Pale ivory with shimmer
- Golden beige with shimmer
- Grass green with gold shimmer
- Deep aubergine with shimmer
- Cheek powder in a rosey pink

Set also includes:
- Deluxe sample size of Glamoureyes Mascara
- Deluxe sample size of Lip Glaze in Guava
- Gold makeup clutch

Day To Night Makeup

Keep your eye makeup lasting from Day to Night with this complete eye collection. This collection comes with all the tools you need to transition your makeup from a natural day look to a smoky night look. Looking beautiful has never been so easy!

e.l.f. Essentials Day To Night Collection includes:

• Eyelid Primer
• Lengthening & Defining Mascara
• Eyeliner Pencil
• Eyeshadow Palette

How to apply:

Begin by applying a thin coat of the Eyelid Primer to the eyelid, blend in and allow to dry.

Next line the eyes with the Eyeliner Pencil.

Follow by applying the lightest shades of the Eyeshadow Color onto the eyelid for a natural day look.

Finish by applying the Lengthening & Defining Mascara to the lashes.

To transition into a more dramatic night look reapply the eyeliner for a bold effect.

Next add the darker shades of the Eyeshadow to the eye and blend in for a smoky look.

Reapply mascara for a beautiful finish.

Perfect Lips In 7 Steps

Beautiful, sleek and juicy lips decorate faces, and just one look at them makes you wanna kiss. With the arrival of spring and spring adventures, they are one of the trump cards, and decorated with the right lipstick will turn you into an instant seductress.


Read advice of world-renowned artists and put your red lipstick as Madonna, Julianne Moore, Kate Moss and Cate Blanchett applies.

Color is important, and the right shade will give you a great mood all day. Decorate your lips and the spice up your day with a color, and every time you look in the mirror you will enjoy.

Important rule you should follow when buying lipstick is to check its color in daylight. If you want to know how it will look on your lips, apply lipstick on a finger because the skin color on that place closely matches with the natural color of your lips.

Many women will choose a shade that will make their teeth look brighter, but it is much more important to choose a color that matches the color of complexion. That way your skin will look fresh and bright.

Morning stampede

If you don't have much time for makeup in the morning or is it just 'one of those days', apply face powder and mascara but don't forget to apply a bright lipstick on lips. Red lipstick is the best choice, but if it is too much for you, choose a coral shade of lipstick.

Decorate your lips with Dior Addict Glitter Collection Lipstick to give shine and glamor to your lips

For girls who just don't like red lipstick, a great choice is pink lipstick. Lipstick will revive your face even when you're not using other makeup.

If you do not like the bright color of your lipstick on the lips first apply a coat of liquid foundation, it will soften the color and prolong its durability.

Makeup artist James Kaliardos worked with many stars, and one of his favorite clients is Madonna, who taught him a little trick. He applies lipstick with a brush that has short and rounded hair.

Makeup artist Gucci Westman is credited for a great make-up of many actresses: Julianne Moore, Kate Hudson and Cate Blanchett.

Extend the durability your lipstick

To ensure that on the important premieres lipstick will last all night, she uses a trick with a lip pencil in the color of lipstick and powder.

After applying lipstick on lips, spread a thin layer of powder and then add another layer of lipstick.

Lips lose their color with age.

Red lipstick has something magical and every woman can wear it, but you need to choose a shade that fits you best. The older you are your natural lip color is brighter, so don't apply lipstick on the edge of the lips to prevent the fusion of the facial skin.

Lady Gaga make-up artist Cassie Lomas stressed the importance of lips scrub. It is necessary to remove the dry skin layer with an exfoliation and then apply a nourishing lip balm.

Don't put lipstick on teeth!

To avoid unpleasant and often a mistake, lipstick on your teeth after application of the favorite colors put a finger on the lower lip, squeeze your lips and pull the finger, and with it the surplus lipstick.

Did you know?

During World War I, women claimed that lipstick on your lips sends a message of strength and determination that you carry in your heart.

Red lipstick 'Revlon Fire & Ice' has become a hit back in 1952nd when it was first produced. It was re-launched late last year and immediately became a big hit.

Revlon Lip Pencil 'Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain + Balm' which on one side has a lip balm, and on other colored pencils was the most wanted make-up product on shows during Fashion Week in London.