JournalJournalhttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2009-01-25T01:53:50ZSquarespaceHow to apply make up - Easy Smokey Eyeshttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2009/1/7/how-to-apply-make-up-easy-smokey-eyes.htmllatest beauty secrets2009-01-07T22:36:42Z2009-01-07T22:36:42ZHow to apply make up - Applying mascarahttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/10/28/how-to-apply-make-up-applying-mascara.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-10-28T07:22:14Z2008-10-28T07:22:14ZHow to apply make up - The no make up lookhttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/10/22/how-to-apply-make-up-the-no-make-up-look.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-10-22T09:26:52Z2008-10-22T09:26:52Zhow to apply make up for a no make up look.]]>How to apply make up - Top face make up question Your advice neededhttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/10/20/how-to-apply-make-up-top-face-make-up-question-your-advice-n.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-10-20T09:18:03Z2008-10-20T09:18:03ZI am preparing a new information product about face make up and would really like your advice.

I want to make sure, I don't miss out anything and would really appreciate your input.

]]>How to apply make up - Face contouringhttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/10/17/how-to-apply-make-up-face-contouring.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-10-17T23:31:11Z2008-10-17T23:31:11ZOften when wondering about how to apply make up people ask about applying make up to create a different structure to the face and this is achieved by dark and light shades.

]]>How to apply make up - 4 steps to finding the right shade of foundationhttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/10/5/how-to-apply-make-up-4-steps-to-finding-the-right-shade-of-f.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-10-05T13:01:32Z2008-10-05T13:01:32ZOne of the top questions on how to apply make up is how to choose the correct foundation color.

The key, is to know which part of your face you are trying to blend.

]]>How to apply make up - 10 steps to perfect Bronzerhttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/9/28/how-to-apply-make-up-10-steps-to-perfect-bronzer.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-09-28T12:21:58Z2008-09-28T12:21:58ZToday on how to apply make up I thought it would be useful to look at how to use a bronzer

]]>How to apply make up - Color matchinghttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/9/25/how-to-apply-make-up-color-matching.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-09-25T16:01:07Z2008-09-25T16:01:07ZLooking at tools to help with ideas on how to apply make up, I came across a new on-line make up mirror from covergirl. This free on-line application, lets you upload an image and try out different shades and colors, on your own face and to speak live to a beauty consultant.

While the tool doesn't get into the nitty gritty of how to apply make up, it is great for working out, which colors and styles suit you.

Color match

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]]>How to apply make up - Blusherhttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/9/19/how-to-apply-make-up-blusher.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-09-19T19:03:34Z2008-09-19T19:03:34ZBlusher application is one of those definite less is more, when it comes to learning how to apply make up.

With blusher, there are different effects which can be created: by using, illuminator, cream or powder, but with all of them, the correct way to use blusher is by using a little.

Illuminator

  1. Smile
  2. Apply a little to the middle of the cheek and blend outwards.
  3. Keep high on the apple of the cheek
  4. Avoid getting close to the nose
  5. Avoid getting close to the eye

Powder

You need a good blusher brush Colorescience Blusher/Blender Brush

  1. Smile
  2. Apply only a small amount of powder to the brush
  3. Apply to the centre of the cheek
  4. Avoid getting to close to the nose and face
  5. Tap into the skin, don't pull it
  6. Add more powder to the brush, in small amounts, as required, to enhance the color

Cream blusher

  1. Smile
  2. Whilst qick and easy, means you need to know where to apply it
  3. Apply to the centre of the cheek
  4. Continue to dab small amounts on the cheek, but do not blend.
  5. You are aiming for a barely there look
  6. Avoid coming too close to the eye and nose.

Blush is a great way to enhance your eye and lip colors, so should only be used for adding a healthy glow, in a very subtle manner.

To select the correct blush color, you need to be aware of your skin, then entry on skin tone color will give guidance on this.


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]]>How to apply make up - purple smoky eyehttp://howtoapplymakeup.squarespace.com/journal/2008/9/16/how-to-apply-make-up-purple-smoky-eye.htmllatest beauty secrets2008-09-16T14:04:59Z2008-09-16T14:04:59ZWe are now into the fall season so its time to find out how to apply make up to achieve one of the top looks for this season, the purple smoky eye.

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