So what exactly is the perfect makeup? And what is the right amount of makeup? A recent study on women and makeup was done, with results proving that men are actually more attracted to women that have full makeup on, but not overly done makeup. By full makeup I mean the works. A little bit of eyeshadow, blush, mascara, and some lip-gloss. Here’s how to get the perfect makeup! Start off by applying a good concealer wherever needed. Follow with foundation using a damp sponge. This will ensure that the foundation will stay in place, and will give it a natural look. Invest in a good bronzer....

For a beautiful, natural eye look, a coral eye palette is the best solution. It is very feminine, and you can wear it on any occasion. Start off by blending some foundation over the entire eye area. This will ensure that your eye makeup will stay in place, and will prevent any creases from forming. If you wish to use an eyeliner, apply it before the eyeshadow. Make only one line at the top edge of your eye. Get a little bit of coral eye shadow onto your index finger and dot it gently along your eyelids and into the crease. Don’t go all the way up to the brow bone. Dab a little bit of gol...

Eyebrows are a very important part of your facial features. They define your look, and give you a bit of personality. This is why it is very important to take good care of your eyebrows, and groom them every once in a while. When you’re using a brow pencil, or even powder or gel, make sure that you don’t outline past the brow line. Don’t try to extend your eyebrows either, as this will look fake. Second rule of thumb: your eyebrows should match your hair. I’m not saying that if you have blonde hair, you should have blonde eyebrows, but be reasonable. To define your eyeb...

Everyone wants to have those perfect Angelina Jolie lips. Unless you want a collagen injection though, there are other ways to make your lips appear fuller without any injections whatsoever. First and foremost, you have to take care of your lips just as you would take care of your skin. Buy a lip exfoliator and use it 3 times a week. The exfoliator gently sloughs away dead skin and leaves your lips feeling smooth. During the winter, make sure you use a good lip balm, which will prevent your lips from getting dry and chapped. Now that your lips are soft and helthy, get out a good lip pencil. Ge...

One of the most important facial features of your face are your eyes – after all, a look can tell a million words. That’s why we all want big, beautiful eyes. Fortunately, you don’t always have to use heavy makeup to emphasize your eyes. There are easier, more subtle ways that you can get bight, bright eyes, without all the work. First, rim the insides of your eyelids with a white eyeliner. Make sure to keep your hand steady, as you want a straight line. Then, define the upper and lower lashes with a charcoal liner. Finish off with three coats of black mascara, and voila, you...

Lipstick can be a hard thing to choose from. There are always so many colours, so many shades, and so many brands. On top of that, they’re expensive and can wreak havoc in our wallets. Here are so simple tips and tricks when it comes to lipstick. First and foremost, preserve your lipstick. If it’s a hot, humid day, don’t leave your lipstick in your purse. Instead, store it in the fridge while you’re home. It will last longer, and will be much healthier for your lips. For a perfect pout, don’t forget to line your lips with a nude lip liner. Make sure that your lip ...

It is very important that when you apply your makeup, you don’t miss some important things that are crucial to the makeup application. For instance, you wouldn’t leave the house with your eyes all done, but without applying your mascara, would you? This is why, most people forget that after applying your concealer, or cover-up, you should also use some kind of a powderto give your face a nice, smooth, matte finish. It also keeps your foundation in place, and leaves your face shine free. Loose powder is best for oily skin as it doesn’t cling to your face that much. It also hel...

Sexy smoky eyes have been around for ages, and they’re not about to leave anywhere either. Smoky eyes are perfect anywhere, anytime because the makeup is not overdone, and it adds a little bit of mystery and allure to your look. Here’s how to get this incredibly sexy smoky look. First off, you will need a few tools. Opt for a darker eyeshadow such as a chocolate brown, charcoal or bronze. You’ll also need a flat eyeliner brush and a cotton swab. Begin the process by applying a nude eyeshadow over your entire lid. This will put your makeup in place, so that you don’t g...