Want lips so red you can literally stop traffic?! Maybe not, but there is a trick to having super, sexy red lips that last hours upon hours.
This trick is so simple to do, yet no one ever thought of it (at least I didn’t until a few weeks ago!)
For super red lips, apply a red lipstain underneath your red lipstick. When your lipstick color starts to fade, the lipstain will still be there, providing enough color for super-red lips.
And that’s it. Simple, no? :)
Do you like sporting red lips? When do you ‘wear’ red lips? I know I asked this before, but what do red lips mean to you? Personally – red lips is all about class and sophistication for me, so I tend to sport red lips at more “dressy” and formal functions.
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If you, like the rest of the world (myself included) shed a tear after news broke that despite all the creams and claims, there is no cure for cellulite, then this may offer a ray of hope.
Take a peak at your nearest beach and unfortunately you will spot this one out quickly: those without a tan or those with generally paler skin-tones tend to have the most cellulite, and it’s only because the shadows of the dimples contrast with the light skin tone.
So since cellulite is camouflaged a little more on darker skin tones, what can the rest of us with lighter-to-medium skin-tones do? Apply self tan, of course! Applying self tanner and making your skin-tone slightly darker and diminish the dreaded orange peel look and the tiny shadows it creates. (Remember, fake tan only!)
Will you be trying this out since it’s bikini season soon? Sure, this may not be that ‘ground-breaking’ of a tip but I tried this myself and it made a world of a difference. :) Better than nothing, no… What other options do we have?! (Damn you, cellulite!)
Image: IStock
It’s that time of the week again! I hope you are all having a great week so far. :) I wrote about a simple makeup trick for bigger and brighter eyes awhile ago (that the model above seems to be using, too), but this is something a little different…
If you really want bright eyes, try blue mascara. It makes the whites of your eyes look whiter, fresher and more awake. (For more tips on looking ‘awake’ on little sleep, check out this post.) Also, blue mascara is especially great for days when you had a long night out and managed to stumble into work or school! It’s also a simple, great way to add color to your look, like I also mentioned recently.
Some brands that make great blue mascaras are Benefit (pictured), Lancome and Silky Girl. Have you ever worn blue mascara? What did you think? :D
As someone obsessed with eyeliner, nothing is more painful than seeing it brittle and all broken up! Luckily, for any pencil-type makeup – eyeliner, brow pencil, lip liner – there is a simple way to making them work again.
If your pencil keeps breaking as you shapen – or worse, as you’re applying – it could be that the lead inside is brittle and prone to breaking completely.
But one way to harden it again is to keep it in the fridge for 2 hours. (Yes, this is another beauty tip that has to do a the fridge! Check out the other one here.) When you take the pencil out again, it’s a miracle! However, it is quite ‘hard’ afterward, so warm the pencil by drawing a few circles in your palm… your pencil then should be as good as new.
Have you tried out this tip yourself? I did recently and it works like a charm. :)
Not to rain on your parade, but this week’s Beauty Tip of the Week may be a bit of a bummer: lining your inner rims with eyeliner may pose more harm than it’s worth. Since the eyeliner is so close to your eye, potential bacteria, infection and other nasties may come about. Still, I know many – and I mean MANY – absolutely love this look, so there are a few ways to keep it as hygienic as possible.
To minimize the risk, save this ultra-glam look for special occasions. Ophthalmologists strongly advise against it, but if you really have to, don’t do it so often. One ‘layer’ of eyeliner is enough, don’t go over your inner rims with more layers – yuck, eye infection for sure!
Also, sharpen your eyeliner pencil each time. This mean clean, new product each time so less risk. Also, clean your pencil sharpener throughly at least once a week.
And that’s it, really. Keep those tips in mind when lining your inner rims, your eye health is just as important as pretty, lined eyes!
Do you line your inner rims? I used to but it makes my eyes look smaller so I stopped. :)
Image: Chanel, Style.com
Unless you’re auditioning for the part of Bozo the Clown; bright, overdone blush is always a no-no. However, I know the feeling of enjoying the fluffy brush on your skin… it feels so soft and nice, and then before you know it – bam! – blush is everywhere and your face looks ridiculous.
While reaching for the makeup remover might be the logical thing to do, try not to. Removing your blush with makeup remover will cause a streaky mess; not to mention it will also remove your foundation, so you’ll have to pretty much redo all your makeup again. Lazy girls, rejoice! You can easily soften your blush in two quick, easy steps. All you have to do is grab a cotton ball and some loose powder. I say cottonball as opposed to tissue, because tissue is a bit harsh and doesn’t look as natural in the end.
Once you’ve gotten what you need, gently sweep the cottonball across your blush in a circular motion, and it will carefully pick up some of your blush. When your blush is at it’s desired ‘effect’, grab a fluffy brush and apply one quick layer of loose powder on top of your cheeks. Voila – clown blush is gone!
What do you think of this tip? It’s personally helped me TONS, because in the beginning I was much too blush-happy. How do you remover overdone blush, or better yet: how do you prevent wearing too much blush? P.S. So glad to be back. :)
Unless you’ve found a foundation made from heaven, (this one comes pretty close, though) getting a perfectly smooth application straight from the pot is not the easiest. And if you’re not into brushes or using your finger tips to apply your foundation, you might want to take cue from makeup artists all around the world and use a tiny wedge cosmetic sponge. I’ve been told this is one of the easiest – and best – ways to apply foundation. (Anyone want to confirm this? I normally just like to use my fingers!) An even better way to get a truly smooth application, though, is this little secret: dampen the sponge.
Dampen your cosmetic sponge slightly and blend the foundation into your skin. This allows a smooth application and will brush over fine lines like a breeze. Allure Magazine also has a tip concerning a damp sponge, but is a slightly different method. Instead of applying the foundation directly with your damp sponge, apply your foundation before, then take the damp sponge and go over your face to smooth it out. “This removes any foundation that has settled into lines, and creates a soft finish.”
Either method works due to the sponge being slightly damp. Try it out and let me know what you think. But for those who have already tried this trick out, what do you think? Does it really make your foundation look smoother? I tried it out to “confirm” this beauty tip and it seems good to me! Do let me know your thoughts. :)
Image: Michael Thompson for Allure Magazine
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