The aim of makeup brushes is to make you beautiful. The unfortunate thing is that there are some scratchy brushes that cause facial abrasions when you use them. If you have a scratchy brush, you should not dispose of it-you should soften it. Here are some of the ways of softening it: How To Make Makeup Brushes Soft There are many ways of softening the brushes. The most effective ways include: Rinsing : you should rinse the brushes thoroughly with…
What's worse than having spent hours on doing your makeup, knowing that it will only be able to last for a few hours? Many of us have struggled with keeping our makeup last longer. Below are a few points and tips for keeping your makeup last longer. Take care of your skin A painter always chooses a smooth clean new canvas for his paintings. Likewise, before applying makeup, it is important that our skin is clean, moisturized and hydrated. If…
When you have oily skin, it's necessary to test the makeup to make sure it's not going to produce more oil from your sebaceous glands (oil glands). It will not help if the makeup you're using causes your oil glands to produce more oil. That will only minimize the effect of the makeup for concealing blemishes and pimples. If the makeup already has a lot of oil in it, the extra oil will smudge the makeup and you'll end up…
No. 1 BeautyBlender © Sponge You've likely seen the iconic original pink egg-shaped sponge, well, everywhere by now. It's a favorite among artists. The way the Beauty Blender, the world famous USA company, achieves its flawless finish is thanks to the super-soft sponge. It creates a stippling effect when you apply makeup that leaves an incredibly airbrushed look. Really, you'd swear you came straight from a professional makeup artist, and paid about the same price. USD $ 20 – Sephora…
Over the last 25 years or so, I have watched many talented make-up artists enhance the beauty of women with their brushstrokes. Some of them, like Archie Valon, have worked on famous faces of stunning women like Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista. A good make-up artist never overlooks the brows! The brows, their arch, thickness, length, color, and overall shape can make a face look more beautiful or indeed detract from ones looks. As we age, the brows become thinner…
Cosplaying is not less than any other creative expression and like many others, it demands a level of expertise and experience for proper execution. You might just be the guy who buys a costume and goes to the party just for the fun and the company of likeminded fellows but if you really want to present yourself as a character you admire, or if you want to participate for a competition you would need to go a bit more. We…
We all have those lazy moments where we'd prefer to skip this important part of our daily skin-care regime. However, removing your makeup before you go to bed is important to keep your skin clean and healthy-looking, let your skin "breathe" while you sleep, and prevent mascara from smudging and foundation stains from making their way onto your pillow. 1. Pull bangs and long hair back with a headband, clips or a ponytail holder. 2. Remove your eye makeup first…
Want to make your wedding day the best day of your life? Do not know where to start from? Why not start by hiring a good makeup artist and make your day a memorable one! Getting married soon? It is important that you hire a professional beauty expert to make you look stunning on the most important day of your life, ie the day of your marriage. Moreover, finding an ideal beauty expert for your special day may take some…
TIP # 1 PLAN AHEAD Every bride spends weeks looking at the stores, the magazines and searching online to find the perfect wedding dress; the perfect color bridesmaid dresses; the perfect shoes and other accessories. A bride always plans the venue months in advance. Unfortunately, many brides wait to the last minute to plan their makeup for their wedding. That really is like waiting just days before to pick out a dress! It is important that you are prepared and…
It's the dream of every woman to look beautiful. Unfortunately, many women do not know how to buy the right makeup brushes. Here is a guide on how to buy the necessary makeup brushes: Foundation brush You should use it to apply base all over the face. You can also use it to apply creamy products such as moisturizer and highlighter. Concealer It's a small brush that comes with a flat head of synthetic hairs. It's usually smaller than the…