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How to Apply Makeup: Smoky Eye Makeup Tutorial

Smoky eye makeup can create an incredibly alluring and mysterious look. It’s no wonder smoky eye is one of the most popular eye makeup looks. And although it may seem intimidating, this look is actually pretty simple to achieve yourself, as long as you have the right tools. To do smoky eye makeup, you will need: Three complementary eyeshadow shades – You’ll want to use a light color, a medium base color, and a smoky dark color. Black, gray, and bronze are good color ranges to use. Also, for a proper smoky eye, loose powder eyeshadow works best. Black eyeliner – Any type of eyeliner will do here, as long as it’s pitch black, because you want to create a...

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How to Apply Makeup: DIY Wedding Makeup

With wedding season in full swing, brides to be are making various preparations for their big day, including reserving a venue, choosing a dress, catering, cake, and flowers, deciding on bridal party attire, etc. It’s a busy time for any potential bride, and all those arrangements and services can get costly. Arguably, however, one of the most important decisions (besides the dress) is figuring out who will do your wedding makeup. It’s a long day and often your makeup will need to withstand outside weather and heat, with pictures being taken constantly. There are plenty of professional makeup services that will do wedding makeup, but their services can be expensive, and they don’t really know your features like you do....

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What to Look for in a Makeup Kit

Makeup kits and gift sets have become very popular. They make excellent gifts and are a great way to get started using a new line of products. They typically contain a range of products, with the exact mix differing from kit to kit. But what are the essentials? Here is our list of must-haves for a makeup kit or gift set: Primer   We have praised the benefits of using a makeup primer before. It truly is the best place to start when you are applying your makeup, as it helps to condition and moisturize your face, as well as to improve your makeup’s ability to adhere to your face. If you want a long-lasting, comfortable wear out of your...

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Perfect your Powder Contour in Three Simple Steps

Contouring is a great way to take your makeup to the next level. By shading the areas you wish to minimize, and highlighting the areas you want to accentuate, you can create a contour that emphasizes your best features. Here’s how to do a perfect contour with only mineral makeup: Step 1: Using an angled blush brush, swirl the head of the brush into a little bit of bronzer tapped into the cap. Take the brush and stroke straight along the underside of your cheekbones. Note – It helps to make a fishy face while performing this step because that makes it easier to see where your cheekbone line is. Step 2: Using a blending brush or kabuki brush, lightly blend...

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How to Apply your own Professional-Quality Prom Makeup

Prom season is quickly approaching and as most people know, costs can add up fast; in fact, back in 2013, Time estimated that the average amount spent on prom was $1,139, with some households spending upward of $1,600. There are several ways that families can reduce prom spending, including sharing a limo, finding bargains on dresses, and daughters doing their own makeup. Makeup costs alone can range between $70 and $95 dollars, with some makeup artists charging even more. Clearly, doing your own makeup at home is a great way to save money on prom. But what’s the best way to go about it? Many girls are already experienced with applying their own makeup day to day, typically using powders...

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