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4 – Eyeliner. The Cleopatra look is sexy but not if
you go overboard. The liquid liner is more glamorous
but requires a lot of skills and a steady hand. So, if
you are a beginner, I recommend you use a pencil.
For a perfect eye, draw a line along the root of the
lashes from the inner to outer corner. Extend the line
no farther than a quarter inch past your eye (or just a
tab bit farther for a more dramatic look).
Lining your eyes half way looks silly. A strong, hard
line all the way around your eye can make your peep-
ers look smaller. The solution? “A softer line can
make your eyes look bigger.

5 – Concealer with cover up. There is a big differ-
ence between the two. Concealer is what you use un-
der your eyes to disguise dark circles and brighten the
skin . It should be creamy and should be one or two
shades lighter than your foundation. Cover up, should
be used to camouflage blemishes or other flaws and
needs to be the same shade as your foundation
6 – Shadow. Shadow stuck in creases look very bad,
as if you had a long day, we do understand that, but
it doesn’t have to show. Always check you shadow
to make sure is not settle in your crease. Just because
your compact came with different shades, that doesn’t
mean you have to paint them all onto your eyelids at
once. No more than three shades at a time- a medium
shade on the lids, a lighter one to highlight the brow
bone, and the darkest as a liner for the top and bot-
tom lids.
7 – Mascara. Wipe the wand against the opening
of the tube to get rid of any excess mascara, to avoid
clumps, before you apply. Comb through your lashes
before the mascara dries, using an old toothbrush
or eyelash comb to separate them and get rid of the
gunk. Dark blue mascara is pretty on all eye colors
and flattering to everyone.
8 – Blush. As a rule, bright colors are not an option.
Dip the brush into the blush, gently remove the excess
powder by tapping on the back of your hand. Smile
and apply the blush in short, upward strokes on the
apples of your cheeks, blending up to the hairline and
ear. If you apply too much, tone down the color with
a light dusting of translucent powder. Don’t try to use
darker shade of blush to create an illusion of more
prominent cheekbones, that technique does not work
in the real world. Leave it for the professionals mak-
ing someone up for a film or photography.

9 – Thick Foundation. If you have bad skin, heavy
makeup will only draw attention to the problem you
are trying to hide. The more skin you can see, the bet-
ter. For fine lines, mix a little moisturizer with your
foundation to prevent the formula from seeping into
the lines. Select the right shade to avoid looking like 12 – Are you still using the same lipstick shades, blush,
you’re wearing a mask.
eye shadow you fell in love with when you first started
wearing makeup? Well, unless that was just last year,
10 – Blending. Our necks are often a different color chances are you’re long overdue for a trip to the makeup
than our faces and chests, so it’s important to blend counter. Just like you pay attention to your wardrobe, you
foundation down into the neck for uniform color. If need to pay attention to makeup trends so your face looks
you’re wearing a foundation that doesn’t match your as stylish as your wardrobe.
natural skin tone, the results are going to look awful.
You can try 3 different shades, as you blend each one 13 – If you are taking the time to put on your makeup,
into your skin, look for the one that just disappears. you have to take the time to take it off period. Sleeping
That will be your perfect match. with your makeup can clog your pores, follow with your
Some gel foundations offered by cosmetic company usual facial cleanser and night cream. Your face will look
look like real skin, they’re more expensive, but they fresh in the morning when you wake up.
work. If you’re not sure of your shade, ask the sales- In reality, woman should enhance their natural beauty,
person at the makeup counter for help.
the less-is-more. Your makeup should be time and place
appropriate. The application no one notices is the sexiest
11 – Gloss. Don’t think the more gloss you put on, makeup. Until next time, take care and keep it natural.
the more you’ll be kissed. Too much gloss is actually
a turn off. Who wants to get stuck to all that gunk?

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