Category — Makeup Tips

In America, little girls like to put decals onto their nails in all shapes and colors.  In Japan, girls of all ages decorate their nails with decals and even larger plastic roses or dangling items.  The difference between the countries is incredible.

There are thousands of possibilities with fingernails, and everyone has their own preference for what looks good.  Some like complicated designs, large decals, plain matte colors, shimmering rainbows… even words painted on! However, the question still remains — do plain or decorated nails look the best?

For a woman with an important job, decorated nails would look silly, wouldn’t they?  On the other hand, tiny little cherry blossoms in white would look gorgeous on the nails of a bride.  There is no “best” look.  It all comes down to the event or daily activities that you will be showing your newly manicured nails off in.  Every girl has the right to beautiful nails, so make yours the prettiest you can and always have fun!

There comes a time in every makeup lover’s life where she (or he!) has to travel with their makeup… That means, you guessed it, a plane ride. This always brings about a few questions, such as wondering if it is okay to bring certain types or if you need to place your entire makeup bag in a carry on. Over the past few years, airport security has become quite a bit tougher, after all.

Before you fly, remember to check in with your airline ahead of time. Also, check with your airport. Each airport will be able to tell you what the allowances are for taking makeup through security. Sometimes they will let you through freely, other times you will need to place your makeup in a plastic bag that you have brought with you. This is the safest of things to do, and I recommend that you do it every time you travel.

The general requirements are that you cannot take something that is more than 3.4oz onto a plane. This means the container size, not what is inside. Sort through your makeup bag before you leave if you decide you must have makeup with you and take out the essentials, making sure that they are small enough to be allowed. If you aren’t sure, always put it into your checked baggage.

As long as you are careful, you should have no problems at all!

Have you ever seen a girl with bright blonde hair and dark eyebrows and thought, “Wow, that looks funny!”? When most people get their hair dyed, they don’t even stop to think about the color of their eyebrows. I’m not sure why it is, but the thought just doesn’t occur to most people that the colors won’t match! If you think about it logically, mismatching combos just don’t seem to mesh well! You wouldn’t want your roots showing up as drastically, would you? I didn’t think so.

But what can you really do? You can’t dye your eyebrows, right? Wrong! Eyebrows can be dyed; and most stylists will be willing to help you out. Now, this is something you will need to keep up on, but if you have it done each time you head in to get your roots touched up, you should be okay!

Eyebrows dyed a shade or two lighter or darker than your hair color look excellent. They don’t have that fake look to them at all, and they blend in very nicely with your new color. Alternatively, if you have light brows and are heading to a darker shade, you can easily cover them up with an eyebrow pencil. No one will ever know that you have to do it; it can be your little secret!

Who doesn’t want soft, kissable lips? The surprising part of the thought is that they are right within your grasp!  Now, the normal way to achieve perfectly soft lips is to use moisturizing lip gloss or chapstick, but there is another way that isn’t advertised as much!

The next time you brush your teeth, don’t just set the toothbrush aside when you finish. Instead, run that brush over those lips. Really, it works! Brush lightly at them; it exfoliates them just like a good scrub would exfoliate your skin. There doesn’t need to be any toothpaste on the brush, though it wouldn’t hurt. (In fact, it would make them minty fresh, right?)

I guarantee that you will be surprised and impressed at the results of this strange little treatment! After you finish, applying a bit of gloss or chapstick will keep them feeling soft for hours.

Eyeshadow is an everyday thing for many people, and at first glance it is hardly something to be worried about. You pick a color that goes well with what you are wearing or your skin tone, and simply brush it on. That’s it, time to leave! Right? Well, that could be the end to a wonderful eyeshadow story, but sometimes it leaves people wishing for more.

One thing that eyeshadow wearers forget very often is that blending goes a very, very long way. It can be as easy as blending the eyeshadow in to the rest of your makeup to create a very smooth look, or it can be more complex; such as blending two or more shades together. Either way,  it will get rid of the rough edges.

Have you ever noticed how some eyeshadow stands out and looks like a piece of the puzzle went missing? This is what blending will fix! Simple use a small brush to smooth it out, letting it mix into the surrounding colors or makeup. Be careful not to blend too high or too much on either side though! If you decide to use multiple shades, it works exactly the same. A painter wouldn’t forget to blend each shade of blue in an ocean, would he? Of course not; that would look silly!

The next time you pull out your eyeshadow brush, just remember that; your eyelid is your canvas. Blend, blend, blend!

Applying mascara has always been a simple thing.  You brush it on in one or two layers, and then go about the rest of your makeup (or apply it at the end and move on to something else!).  Now, most of the time, when you search out mascara tips, you get the basic.  How do I stop clumping?  Where did all of the other tips go?  What no one tells you is that there is a way to make your lashes look extra long and gorgeous.

As you start your makeup, apply one coat of mascara.  This is usually best done right after you apply your base foundation and powder.  Continue with your normal routine next.  Make yourself pretty with your eyeshadow, blush, lipstick and anything else you like!  Now here’s where it changes a bit.

Add another coat of mascara.  Yes, over the already dried coat.  It will add that extra sass to your lashes, and make them look even longer!  You may want to use an eyelash brush now to separate them and remove any clumping, but other than that, they should look amazing!

One thing people often forget is that simple lips can sometimes be better than ultra done up ones. A more natural look can go a long way, especially if done correctly. Many women tend to assume that without lipstick, they won’t look complete. In fact, sometimes lipstick can make a person look a bit too overdone!

Instead, why not try something a bit different? Forget the reds and pinks of the past, and take a look at your clear lip gloss. While it may seem boring or outdated, there is one simple thing that can do wonders for it: lip plumper.

Lip plumper is an amazing creation, and one you should try at least once. You brush it on like lip gloss and let it work it’s magic. Your lips will start to tingle within minutes, and as they do, they will puff up slightly. This can turn your small lips into a gorgeous pout people will be jealous of.

Now, you can leave the plumper’s gloss on, or you can put your own on over it. Some women find that if they wipe off the plumper and then put their own clear or tinted gloss of choice over it, nothing can top the look!

Simple has just become something that will turn heads.

Whether you’re at work, on the road or even just sitting at home, nobody wants their makeup to fade away into nothingness easily! We want makeup that lasts all day, throughout any harsh treatment we may put it through. Sadly though, this isn’t a common thing. Most days, your makeup has faded by lunch time. So how do we fix that? Easy!

The very first step is to apply a moisturizer to your skin; followed by your foundation. Instead of putting your makeup directly onto the foundation, lightly dust a loose powder over it. This will help seal the foundation to your face. The first step to long lasting makeup!

If you’re a blush fan, keep in mind that the powder variety will stay on your cheeks longer. Mascara fans, always go the waterproof way! And those who adore eyeliner? If you try a liquid type, it will stay a lot longer than any pencil liner.

As for lips, if you carry a colored lip gloss with you throughout the day, you’ll always have it for touch-ups. However, if you prefer a lipstick, there are plenty that adhere to your lips and give you long lasting color.

If, after all this, you are still afraid of your color fading, there is one more option. Though it is usually used for theater, you can invest in a makeup setting spray, which will keep that beautiful look on your face all day long.

Many people are very fond of tanning or simply being out in the sun; but that isn’t the case for everyone! Throughout the world, a very pale skin tone is loved by a large chunk of the population. What those people don’t think about though, is that most makeup is not made for such a fair color. Very bright or dark colors can easily look ridiculous.

The first step is finding a foundation that matches your skin. This will be the hardest task that you face, because most tend to be a bit too yellow or shades too dark. Even the lightest ivory shade might be too dark! Cover up your foundation with a translucent powder and double check the colors to make sure your skin looks evenly colored.

Once your base is finished, the rest is quite a bit easier! If you are a fan of blush, a light pink will give you a very pretty rose-like glow. This will add a perfect freshness to your face. Light eyeshadow mixed with a simple shaded gloss can do wonders for pale skin, and don’t forget the mascara!

When you are finished, you should have a very classic and beautiful look. Pale skin has never looked better!

Have you ever been to the hair salon and had your hair colored a dark color, only to come home with parts of your skin dyed to match your hair? Occasionally the color stains your temples, or the skin near the hairline, and it is very difficult to remove. You could always wait a week or so for it to naturally wear off, but who wants to look like they have permanent dirt on their face or neck?!

I have found a new use for a household product that will remove hair color stains from your skin. It’s the Mr. Clean “Magic Eraser”. It’s a white sponge-like product that is great for removing dirt from walls and appliances. Who knew it could work on your skin too!

Scrubbing your temples to death with a washcloth will only make your skin red and will not likely remove hair dye stain. But the Magic Eraser works wonders where modern ordinary washcloths fail.

Be very careful not to “scrub”, or you will end up removing some skin and end up with red painful blotches. Just wet the sponge and use a gentle circular motion on the area you are trying to clean. The color should gently come off. Rubbing harder will not increase the effect, so don’t go overboard. Once you have removed that hair dye stain from your skin, you’ll just look like your gorgeous self, instead of looking like “I just came from the salon and had my roots dyed”. It’s like magic.