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Eve`s Tips & Remedies
LASH OUT!
What's the real secret to looking like a million bucks? Fake it. With lashes, of course.
Long, dark lashes are blinking out from all the beauty pages this season. And it's time you got in on this eye-opening experience. Even if you were born with a great natural set, lash enhancement can take you from 'pretty' to pretty amazing.
First, you need to decide how much coverage you need. Sheer foundations are good for a light natural coverage. Moderate coverage is a good choice for those of us with some discoloration, a few acne scars, maybe some freckles, or broken blood vessels. Heavy/full coverage foundations offer the most camouflaging. It is good for covering burns, birthmarks, bruising, melasma and scars.
SKIN:
Understanding Your Skin Type Our skin, like the weather and our moods, does change. Rarely will you always be "dry" or "oily". Changes in weather, diet or menstrual cycle can cause your skin to feel drier, oilier or even more acne-prone.
- Eye drops will remove redness not only from your eyes but also from red blemishes. Freeze a drop in a spoon, place frozen over blemish and hold, it will shrink swelling.
- Neosporin can help remove and heal acne overnight.
- Toothpaste (white paste) will help heal acne breakouts.
- Clay masks will draw out the black heads that tend to gather around the nose, by dehydrating the top layer of skin.
- Cuticle scissors work well to trim those little nose hairs.
- Fingers: Your most trusted tool. Can apply everything with them. (So, you don't have an excuse when you forget your kit). Concealer- the heat in your fingers will help melt a thick concealer into place (especially under the eyes). Can blend cream blushes. Apply lip balm or gloss on lips. Don't forget to clean your hands when going from one application/color to another.
- Dab a Q-tip into Jell-O cherry flavored powder and apply to lips. Let sit for five minutes and lick it off. Will give your lips a natural red coat.
Oily Skin
If you're at an event and you feel your face getting oily, instead of pulling out the compact and powdering over the oil, try to first use your napkin (hopefully it's clean) to dab off excess oil first. You can also use a tissue, toilet paper or cloth. This will prevent the layering of oil and powder on your face and keep your skin from appearing shiny.
Contouring
Contouring means using highlights and shadows to create definition such as hollowed cheek bones, a thinner nose, or softening a jaw line or a forehead. You can create contour in two ways: 1) with light and dark colors or shades of cream foundation; or 2) using dark and light shades of blush colors and eye shadows. For example, you can use a taupe-brown to shade and then a light yellow to highlight.
Some people prefer to first apply the foundation (matching your skin tone) all over the face and then contour with the lighter highlights over the T-Zone and the dark tone to create shading elsewhere. I feel I’m saving a step by applying the three slightly different shades (light, dark, and medium) of foundation to the appropriate areas all at once.
Foundation
When applying foundation, you can choose a slightly lighter shade than your skin – especially if you have oily skin. The oil in the skin actually turns the foundation darker over time, as it oxidizes.
When using thick concealer as foundation, it is important to set it with powder. It will keep the foundation from running, creasing and smudging. It will also prevent it from cracking into any lines around the eyes.
- This process will also work to cover areas with acne scars.
The end goal when applying makeup to the face is to make the color tone of the face match your neck.
The purpose of blush is to give a healthy glow and help in creating dimension of contours for the face. Using the light and dark shades properly is the key to creating the dimension.
If you've applied too much blush and it looks a bit too harsh or clown-like, smooth it out by blending away the edges with a neutral or light powder at the edges of the blush. You can also just wipe away the excess by gently dabbing a clean makeup sponge or puff across the area.
Avoid placing the very light shades (off white/yellow) directly over the very dark shades. When they mix together, it can look like a patch of grayish dirt. Keep the very light shade about ¼ inch below the very dark shade.
The eyebrow should begin directly above the inner corner of your eye. To find the highest point of the arch, hold a pencil parallel to the outside edge of the iris. The first three quarters of the brow should head upwards toward your natural peak; the final quarter should head downwards and tape off at the end. From the arch to the outer corner of the eye, your brow should fall in a straight or slightly curved line, depending on the look you're trying to achieve.
Brow length: Hold a pencil from your nostril to the outside edge of your eye. The point that the pencil touches your brow is your perfect brow length.
Eyelashes
If using a metal curler, try using a hairdryer to heat the center of the curler. Like a curling iron, it will hold the curl longer. Just be careful not to overheat it because that can be painful.
For those of us who are a bit clumsy when it comes to curling and applying mascara, curl and apply mascara before beginning the eye makeup application. This way, whatever you smudge, just clean off and you don’t need to ruin your eye makeup. Do whatever feels comfortable for you. I usually curl and apply mascara before beginning my own makeup. Some people smudge their mascara all over the lid when applying. This can ruin a nice make up job.
A white pencil can be applied to the inner lash line of the eye. This can give the effect of the eye being larger. However, this can also have a tendency to look like you're trying too hard.
Placing a light shimmer under the bottom eyeliner will soften and give added "oomph" to the eye.
I prefer using black mascara to achieve the most dramatic effect. I can apply only one coat and it does the trick. Brown mascara works better if you want a more natural look; it's also a good option if you are very fair skinned or a young adult.
For everyday wear, choose lip color in neutral shades like mauves (pink and orange combination). Also, when choosing a lip texture, keep in mind that a matte lipstick has more pigment (color) and stays on longer than sheer or glossy ones. You can always apply a gloss over the lipstick for added shine.
Preventing lipstick from getting on your teeth: After applying lipstick and/or gloss, place your finger into your mouth, wrap your lips around the finger and gently pull out your finger in a lollipop motion. The excess lipstick on the inside of your lips will end up on your finger instead of your teeth. Simply wipe it off on a tissue and you’re set to go.
At one time or another, most of us have experienced hickies, bruises, cuts or burns. The method to cover up the tattoos works the same way to cover up all the above. The shades might change depending on the stage of the bruise or hickey.
Bumps and breakouts on the skin (back/arms/body): Most of us take care of our face with cleansers and moisturizers yet totally neglect our body. Take the time in the shower to gently exfoliate with a loofah or a washcloth on your body. Try some Epsom salts in the bath, which can be used to exfoliate with a washcloth. Apply a body oil or moisturizer to your body before you completely dry off. (This will also help self-tanners go on much smoother.)
Pump brushes, both empty and filled, are now readily available. They are great for travel. Just pump and brush it on. Fill them with loose or shimmery powders.
Once thought of as cakey and heavy, powder is now used to set and maintain the foundation. It can be applied quite sheer and look very translucent. Applied with a powder puff, powder secures the foundation; applied with a brush, powder gives a slight sheer finish. It will keep your foundation in place and help it last longer and not get on your clothes or his.
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Contouring
Contouring means using highlights and shadows to create definition such as hollowed cheek bones, a thinner nose, or softening a jaw line or a forehead. You can create contour in two ways: 1) with light and dark colors or shades of cream foundation; or 2) using dark and light shades of blush colors and eye shadows. For example, you can use a taupe-brown to shade and then a light yellow to highlight.
Some people prefer to first apply the foundation (matching your skin tone) all over the face and then contour with the lighter highlights over the T-Zone and the dark tone to create shading elsewhere. I feel I’m saving a step by applying the three slightly different shades (light, dark, and medium) of foundation to the appropriate areas all at once.
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