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Prom Night Makeup

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Makeup is a very eminent part of your prom night look. Prom is a special night and therefore your makeup should reverberate that. The prom is a one night event but that doesn’t mean you need to find a one time  fashion. If you tend to look better or feel more restful in brown eyeliner don’t feel you need to switch to black for the prom. Many girls make the error of choosing prom makeup which is exciting different from the makeup they normally wear. Prom is not the time to try something new: substitute your aim should be to look like a more glamorous version of yourself.

Look enchanting and luminous on your prom night with these makeup tips. Refer of Prom, many girls assume they need to layer on the makeup to get that fashionable, special occasion look. In reality it’s quite the opposite. Keeping your makeup easy can be the best way to achieve delicate beauty that will look great in prom pictures. The best way to keep it simple is to strike a balance. If you want to wear vibrant and intricate eye makeup, choose a simple lip stick and vice versa. Moisturizing is essential to successfully applying makeup for any an event. Moisturized skin will work and a base for your makeup.

Moisturizer will preclude things like caked or made of foundation allowing for a more even appearance. The prom is a one night an event but that doesn’t mean you want to find a one time style. If you mind to look better or feel more restful in brown eyeliner don’t feel you need to switch to black for the prom. Choose colors that are similar but add a little excess to your appearance. Even the best of makeup can get dirty on an action packed prom night. Take a few inherents with you to make sure you don’t have a makeup or hair disaster. A shimmery eye shadow with just a suggest of glitter can help add a little glamour to prom makeup.

Another nice prom makeup articulation is to draw your eye liner over your top lid for a sexy. This can be a tricky look to perfect. Prom night lips is also part of prom night. Keep your lips kissable by piling on plenty of lip comfort prior to the big event. On the night itself, make sure your lipstick ultimate by bringing your foundation down over your lips first, outlining with lip liner and then coloring in the lips themselves with the same liner. Now add your lipstick to your prom makeup sceme, flaw once and powder, then apply and blot again. Your lipstick should last all night, but carry a little excess in a small makeup bag for those necessary touch ups.

Applying Eyeliner

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

Application requires a steady hand. If you find it difficult to apply liner with precision, try drawing it on using small feathered stokes and the blend with a fine-tipped brush or the point of a cotton bud. To make things easier, put a mirror on a flat surface and then work looking down into it. As an alternative to the visible pencil line on the eyes, try a join-the-dots approach. Dot pencil between the lashes and then run over the dots with a fine-tipped brush. If you do not have a eye pencil to hand, use a damp fine-tipped brush and paint on eyeshadow in a thin line. If you have naturally pale lashes but cannot reach the roots with a mascara wand, use liquid eyeliner, dabbing it on to cover them. It is woth investing in a white-eyeliner: it could save the day on many occasions.

If you are tired and your eyes don’t look particularly sparkly, run a white-pencil along the inner rim of the lowe lash line. You will instantly look more awake and the whites of your eyes will appear brighter. It can also make small eyes appear larger. Never lend eye pencils to other people, as this is one of the quickest ways to spread germs. If you have an eye infection, replace eye pencils and mascaras to avoid reinfecting the eyes. Sharpen pencils regularly to ensure that points are clean.

Foundation Essentials

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

When looking for a new foundation, bear in mind that it should contain a sun protection factor of atleast fifteen for daily use. This should then be increased in summer, as the sun is responsible for 90 percent of premature-ageing. Antioxidants will also help protect the skin from visible signs of ageing, and light-reflecting pigments will give a flattering finish, taking attention away from any dark circles and sallow-looking areas, while adding instant luminosity.

Shopping for Foundation

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

To find the perfect foundation for your particular coloring, apply three suitable shades in strips across the cheek and jawbone. You are looking for the one that literally disappears into the skins. Your foundation should blend with the skin tone of the neck and not the face, as this is where it has to work down to. If you cannot find the correct color, custom-blended foundations are available. When you try a new shade, check it in natural light. You should always aim to apply your makeup in daylight, so if this is not going to be possible invest in a natural daylight bulb. When trying a new foundation, always wait fifteen minutes before reaching a decision as the oil on your skin and the air can conspire to darken the shade you have choosen.