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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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Creative Ways to Reinvent Your Makeup Looks Using Bronzer

Many people use bronzer to give themselves a more tanned look in the colder seasons, or to give off that tan glow without exposing their face to sun damage. Some use bronzer to great effect, while others have difficulty making it look natural. But did you know there are many other ways to use bronzer besides just making yourself look tanner? Knowing where to put bronzer and how to apply bronzer can make a big difference in your appearance and give you a wider range of makeup looks to choose from. Read on and we will tell you how to apply bronzer in a natural-looking manner and provide four outside-the-box ways to use bronzer to transform your makeup looks. Natural...

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Lilac or Champagne: The Best Concealer Type for Your Skin

If you’re reading this article, you are probably already aware of what concealer is, but just in case: Concealer is makeup that is applied over spots and features you wish to cover up, and it goes under your foundation without showing through. Plenty of women use concealer, especially those with age spots, blemishes, or redness. There are a variety of concealers – creams, powders, liquid – and they come in different shades. These shades reflect what each concealer is suited to cover up. We will compare two of the most effective shades of concealer: lilac and champagne. Lilac Lilac concealer is a very light shade of purple that is suitable as a cover-up for any yellowish discoloration on the skin....

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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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