It’s hard to get the perfect tan these days. With all this talk about the sun being bad for you (and it is!), you have to stick to other options such as creams, bronzers, etc. Follow these tips to get a beautiful golden glow. Start by getting your complexion ready- apply a dusting of loose or pressed powder. If you wish to use a cream or gel bronzer, wait to set with powder until after step 2. If you’re using a powder bronzer, make sure to use the biggest brush you can find. Use a makeup sponge or your fingertips to apply cream or gel bronzers and make sure to blend well. You want ...

Getting beautiful, bright eyes can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure how to do it! Bright eyeshadows are a little tricky to work with because you don’t want to end up looking like a clown. Here are a few tips to help you achieve a bright eyed look! First off you will need to conceal your dark undereye circles, if you have any. For this, you can use a concealer that matches your skin tone. To add a little color to your face, apply a little blush to the apples of your cheeks. Set your blush and makeup by applying a loose or pressed powder to your complexion. This wil...

Most people usually stick to the same old colored eyeliner- either black or brown. But sometimes it’s funner to mix it up a little and try different colored eyeliners without having to look too dramatic or trashy. First off remember that when wearing a colored eyeliner such as green or blue, the eyeshadow does not have to match. It’s better if the eyeshadow accompanied by the eyeliner is a very very light shade because you don’t want to make it too overpowering. If you decide to wear a blue eyeliner, use a soft pearl eyeshadow, or a sparkly white. You can also go for a...

Mascara is the ultimate tool in makeup application. It tops everything off, because it makes a huge difference when you apply it. It opens up your eyes, and makes your lashes look absolutely fabulous. Without mascara…all the eyeshadow wouldn’t even matter. Here are some excellent mascara tips that you can use to maximize its usage. To make your eyes look bigger, try applying the mascara in a different way. When applying your mascara, try wiggling it at the bottom of your lashes. This will give them volume as the mascara is put on the roots of the lashes as opposed to the tips. Try ...

This spring it is all about color and femininity starting from makeup all the way to clothes. You will see a lot of bright, sunny colors as well as more subtle, pastel colors. A lot of glitz and glitter will also be making its way during the night of course, as well as lots of pink and rose colors. For the eyes, go with a bright color other than your ordinary eyeshadow. Stay away from dreary colors such as gray, dark brown, etc. Try something new like turquoise, teal, peach, yellow undertones, greens, and pinks. Make sure any one of these colors go with your skin tone as well as with your hair...

It’s hard at times to make your small, or deep-set eyes appear larger, but with these simple tips you’ll be able to do it in no time at all. Start off by applying an eye cream all around the eye area. This will smooth and plump up the skin around the area. To even out the skin tone around the eye area, apply a little foundation. A lot of people’s eye areas are actually darker than their skin tone, which casts a shadow making deep-set eyes look smaller. Apply a light colored eye shadow to your lids (all the way up to the brow bone). Use a color such as a peach, taupe, or bo...

Get the sexiest, sultriest look with sexy, cat eyes. It’s extremely easy once you get the hang of it, and doesn’t take very long at all. Smoky cat eyes look best during the evening because they give off a mysterious vibe. Here are some simple how tos. Before starting, try to make a straight line across your eyelids with a black eye pencil. If you have a steady hand, you can upgrade to liquid eyeliners, as they’re harder to control. Start off by dotting along the roots of your lashes with a sharp black eye pencil going inwards to upwards following the natural line.Towards th...

Makeup can do wonders for our skin today. It hides imperfections, enhances color, and adds personality. But with all that makeup does for our skin, there is nothing more pure and simple than a perfect, healthy looking complexion. It gives us a clear, matte look, and softens up our look. To cover these imperfections, start by brushing on with a good concealer to hide all the shadows and add light. Do this above the brow bone, at the top of the cheekbones, under the eyes, and at the corners of the mouth. Blend it softly with your fingertips for an even application. To unify your complexion, appl...