If there is one thing I cannot live without it’s my mascara. The second you elongate those lashes, your eyes open up and your whole faces takes on a new look. Learn the tricks of the pros and see how you can achieve long, thick, beautifully enticing eyelashes that everyone will fall for! Step 1: After applying your face lotion, wait for it to dry completely. Apply a light powder over your eye concealer to prevent leaks and smudges. Step 2: Take an eyelash curler and start curling as close to the roots as possible. After doing so, move the curler up a little bit more and curl again. Repe...

This holiday season, you’ve undoubtedly been to many parties, and some, might have lasted till the early hours, which means that your makeup might not have survived the whole night. So with New Year’s Eve right around the corner, how can you make sure your makeup stays put all night? Here are some steps you can follow! 1. Moisturize Moisturizing is one of the most important steps you can do even before you think about putting on your makeup. When moisturizing, your skin will help absorb the makeup and also keep it in place. If you apply concealer without moisturizing, your skin wi...

Trying out new makeup colors and style that you wouldn’t normally wear, can be a bit frustrating, so that’s why most of us stick to our regular makeup routine. Well get out of your rut already, and try something new and daring! These colors are a big hit this summer, so don’t be afriad to get a little crazy. Colorful Eyeshadow Palette You see these eyeshadow palettes almost everywhere and they’re very inexpensive, so pick one up today and try some crazy colors that you wouldn’t normally dare to. Try a light blue and a baby pink and blend them together or create yo...

An oval face shape is considered to be the perfect face shape, so in order to make your face look thinner and more sculpted, you want to shape your face so that it looks more oval. And best of all, you can do this by using nothing more than foundation and powder. By thinning out the face using the makeup techniques below, you’ll be surprised at what a youthful glow your face will have and what a difference it will all make. Keep reading below to find out how to look thinner and younger in just a few simple steps. The basic sculpting method involves highlighting and contouring the face. ...

MAC Cosmetics has been the pinacle of urban makeup for years now, and I’m always super excited when they come out with something new. This year, MAC teamed up with Sanrio Global Consumer Products to create a Hello Kitty color cosmetics collection. “MAC has been mining pop culture since the brand was founded,” said John Demsey, group president of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. “This is a sexy and innocent fashion line, and a true MAC moment. In these times, everyone can use a little fun — and a little Kitty.” The Hello Kitty offerings fall into two collections: the Hello Kitty Col...

Foundation can be a bit tricky to use, especially if you need it on a day-to-day basis to cover up wrinkles, blotchy skin, pimples and/or imperfections. On top of that, we have to worry about our foundation lasting throughout the day too. So how can you be sure you’re using the right foundation? Here are some tips on flawless foundation application so you never have to think twice again before putting on your makeup. Prepare Your Skin Your foundation sticks properly to your skin only when your skin is cleansed and ready. That means you must take care of your skin which includes regular e...

Everyone has different shaped eyelids, whether they’re deep-set, arched or prominent, you want to make sure that when you’re applying makeup, you’re actually enhancing your features and not downsizing them. So for example if you have “hooded” or “hidden” eyelid, you’ll want to open it up more so as to make your eyes appear bigger. Read on to see what shape of eyelid you have and how you can enhance it. If you have a prominent looking eyelid, I’d say you’re in luck, but you’ll also need to tone it down by making your lid ...

Depending on your age, you probably wear your makeup in the style that was popular when YOU came of age. So if you started wearing makeup in the 80s, you’re probably stuck wearing the same colors as well as the same style. But as you know, those colors and styles are highly outdated and you need to change up your routine. So how can you make sure you get flawless looking makeup that’s not outdated? Keep reading to find out. Start With a Clean Canvas Think of your face as a painting canvas. You need to start off with a clean, moisturized face before applying your makeup. If ...