Be careful with shimmery products, especially on your eyes; they tend to collect in creases.
If you have large and open eyes, don't use loud or bright colors that will over emphasize the fullness. You want them to be soft and keep a person's attention.
On deep-set eyes, you should use shadow colors that are on the light side of the color spectrum. Light brings out.
For a light or sheer look, dampen sponge before applying foundation.
Don't test foundation or concealer color on your hand. Match it to the skin on your face and neck.
Make sure you shake your foundation vigorously before applying.
If you have sallow skin, pick a foundation that disappears on your face. To counteract your skin tone choose a pink or rosy blush.
If your mascara thickens when it reaches the end of the tube, place tube in warm water. That will help make the mascara thinner.
Don't pump your mascara wand into the mascara container. This pushes air in the container and makes the mascara dry out faster. Gently insert the wand, turn two or three times, then remove and apply to lashes
Always use less mascara on your lower lashes.
For clumpy eyelashes, use a lash comb to remove clumps.
If you have problems under the eye such as dark circles, bags, uneven skin tones, wrinkled skin, etc....these problems will become more obvious if you apply mascara to the bottom lashes.
Even if you do not use foundation or concealer a powder will give the skin a matte finished appearance.
Powder makes things stay in place whether it be cream based products that move around or foundations, pencils or concealers.
Makeup lasts longer with powder application
Powder stops shine. Don't over powder, it is healthy to have some sheen.
Before applying powder make sure there are no lines or creases. Once you powder, it will stay put.
If your face is very moist, blot first gently with a tissue, otherwise the powder will clump.
Put a light layer of powder under the eyes before applying eyeshadow. If color falls when applying color, it can be gently whisked away after you have finished your application.
Too much color? Dust on a layer of loose powder or pressed powder to take off the edge.
Don't worry about matching your lip color to your blush, just keep it in the same color family.
The thinner your lips, the more neutral your lip color should be.
Mixing colors is the best way to vary your lipstick shades.
Avoid true red shades if your face is blotchy, irritated or ruddy. Your lips will draw attention to your skin.
A great way to organize your lipsticks or use up the end of your lipstick is to dig out or cut off a chunk of lip color and place it in a lipstick palette case.
Pale shades of lipstick make lips look fuller.
To enhance a pout, dab a silver lip-gloss onto the center of your lower lip.
If lip liner is too dark tone it down with a small amount of foundation then reapply lip liner.
Vitamin E oil gives your lips a topcoat plus seals in color. This also creates instant shine and helps to protect sensitive areas.
To prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth, put your finger in your mouth and close your lips-when you withdraw your finger it will remove excess color.
When tweezing your eyebrows first apply Ambesol to numb the area.
Invest in a good tweezer, we recommend Tweezerman.
If you are thinking of lightening your brows, try a colored mascara first to see what they would look like.
If you want your eyebrows to stay in place, put a clear mascara on them or a little hairspray on an eyebrow groomer and brush to desired shape.
Women insist on using the lightest concealer. In reality all you need is one or two shades lighter then your skin.
Concealer doesn't have to be worn with any makeup or powder. Sometimes all you need is a little concealer and something on your lips. Make sure your concealer is the same shade as your skin.
Concealer should be applied as sparingly as possible. You don't want it to be cakey or thick.
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