make–up tips

As a young girl I was always interested in makeup; always wanting
to wear makeup and play with makeup. I was fascinated with the results
that could be achieved when using makeup and when applying it the
proper way. As I got older and began trying out various kinds of makeup
for myself, I acquired certain techniques that when done correctly,
produced satisfying results.
Each part of your face should be considered when applying makeup;
this includes, hygene, utensils, and skin products. Application is as
follows:
ALL OVER FACE:
This applies to skin care and basic skin makeup. Every morning and
night, it is best to wash your face with a normal hypo–allergenic bar
of soap (A nice choice is dove.) If your face is dry, oily, or any
other texture, you still need to use a moisturizer. Just pick one that
fits your skin texture well. During hot weather, or when you're
exercising, it's nice to use one of those disposable face–wipes
mid–day. Always use sunscreen, no matter how sunny it is. You should
even use it in the winter. Just because it's cold outside, doesn't mean
the sun isn't out and it definitely doesn't mean you can't get a
sunburn. (Think about when you ski.) To begin applying foundation,
choose a good makeup brush or sponge (that can easily be thrown away
after several uses) and gently start blotting the foundation into your
skin (I prefer a matte' mousse foundation). Make sure that the makeup
is thoroughly and evenly blended into skin. It is not good to wipe or
smear the foundation onto your face. It is more likely to clog pores,
and makes for a very un–natural look. To cover up a blemish, make sure
you moisterize. Again, take a sponge or a small makeup brush(available
at most drugstores/beauty supply stores) and dip it into the
foundation. Make sure when buying foundation that it has a yellow base,
beause otherwise it will look un–natural on your face. Cover the
blemish lightly and rub it in slightly. Then, use a powder puff with
some yellow–toned powder and set your foundation.
LIPS:
Looking for the best lipcolor for you? It's easy––mix your own! If you
find a lip color you love, but could be a tiny bit lighter or darker,
add another color and see how it turns out! You can't find out anything
without experimenting. To begin, you may want to fill in your lips
entirely with a lip penil or use a lipstick brush. The outline makes
for a more valuptuous lip, and really allows them to pop! To make a
lipstick stain, apply your lipstick and blot your lips with a tissue in
between them. After, you can cover with a gloss. Matte lipsticks give
the illusion of a hard flat lip, while lip glosses give the illusion of
a more playful, luscious lip. These are some factors to keep in mind
when applying makeup to your lips. Something you should watch out for
is the use lead in lipsticks. The longer the lipstick is said to last,
the more lead it contains. This can be harmful to your health, and can
contribute to an increase in cancer.
EYES:
There are so many ways to wear eye color. The many kinds of eye
products include powders, creams, pencils, and more. Of course, you
can't forget mascara! As with lipstick, you can also make your own eye
shadow, by mixing two or even three at a time directly on your eyes.
The trick to applying eye makeup is not to be a perfectionist. You can
even use your fingers! Even when you are using liner, and applying it
as close to your lashes as possible, you can smudge it a little.
Mascara is the second most important product for a woman, next to her
lip gloss. Mascara comes in a varitey of colors, ranging from black to
brown or even blue!
**It is important to note, that when wearing makeup, there should only
be one dominant feature that sticks out more over another. For example,
if you are planning on doing a dramatic smokey eye, you should stick to
lipsticks that are light and simple. However, if your lips are your
best feature, your eye makeup should be toned down.
CHEEKS:
Blush is instant pretty, especially for those with pale skin looking
for a way to brighten it up. Like eyeshadow, blush comes in many forms
including powders, gels/stains, pencils, and creams (my personal
favorite.) In order to achieve the most natural look with blush, you
should apply the blush from the apples of your cheeks in an oval–like
motion, following the natural line of your cheek bones, and up to about
your hair line. If you're unsure as to where your cheek bones are, an
easy way to find out is by smiling–BIG!
For a natural glow, a bronzer can be applied over the blush lightly,
giving the illusion of a sun–kissed face.
These are some of the techniques that I've found to work best when
applying makeup. I hope you are able to use some of the tips I have
discussed today in your everyday makeup ritual. Let me know what you
think, and if these techniques worked for you!

I find that letting your moisturizer sink into your skin before your
foundation, gives a smoother application. I apply my moisturizer, then
do something else like work on my hair or bush my teeth. Then I apply
my foundation. I wait a few minutes before I apply powder.
On days when I am in a hurry and do not need a finished face I like to
use a tinted moisturizer or a powdered foundation.
Miss J
www.kittenwtw.com

simplychic...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hmmmm, why is this ringing a bell? Have I not read this here in the
last few months from another poster/same poster with a new name? Very
familiar..........

On 1 Mar 2006 08:48:29 –0800, "simplychic...@yahoo.com"
<simplychic...@yahoo.com> wrote:
[snip]
You aren't allowing for individuality. What works for you might not
(and in many examples you cited, does not) work for me.
I put on foundation with my fingertips. It looks just fine. I don't
line my lips. They look just fine. I can wear mascara or not,
lipgloss or not, depending on what look I'm trying to achieve. It
looks just fine.
Your techniques are obviously ones of which you are fond, and more
power to you! However I do not believe there are hard and fast rules
that are "musts" for anybody. Each person has to find out her own
style, what looks best for her, and what she enjoys using/doing.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

Many things related to makeup are covered here. You have to select
proper hair style also. You can check out this website for hair styles.
http://wedding–hair–updos.com/
regards

maybe you read it on the "makeup is my art" site
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On 1 Mar 2006 21:16:23 –0800, sumukh...@gmail.com wrote:
Google has been notified of your idiotic spam. FOAD.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

On Thu, 02 Mar 2006 01:33:17 –0500, Leigh Melton <le...@nbi.com>
choked out these words:
LOL! thank you, Leigh!
david

"simplychic...@yahoo.com" <simplychic...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hmmm... these might have been of some passing interest when I was
11... in 1964, You know, when I was learning how to apply makeup, and
the selections of products on the drugstore level were fairly limited.
Reads like one of those "Now You're A Young Lady!" type pamphlets of
the era.
Most of us in this group are way over 11 and are not in need of Very
Basic Intro To Cosmetics. In fact, I think today's young chicklets of
11 are waaaay beyond this.
We are the cosmetic ADDICTS... the ones who research every new product
that hits the market almost as assiduously as the marketing and
science types who create and promote them.
Are you looking for advice? Friends? Customers?