For the rainy days of spring, beach-frolicking in the summer, life’s daily drama and everything in between, we ladies need waterproof makeup to keep our looks in check. So here’s a few of the best beauty products for modern make-up that will not run, smear or come off, even when wet.
Shiseido Sun Protection Stick Foundation – this silky smooth foundation stays put even after working out, on rainy days or during emotional events. It provides a flawless, satin finish for a complexion that looks younger, healthier. And with its SPF35 that protects the skin from UVA/UVB, what more could you ask for?
Lancome Le Stylo Eye Contour Pen – this no-smudge, no-budge eye contour pen lasts for hours, and with its fun color, you are guaranteed to flaunt a trendy look. It withstands sweating, swimming, and will not rub off.
Dior Eyeliner Waterproof – this creamy smooth pencil makes the task of professionally lining and defining eyes a cinch. It easily glides on color for precise lines that gives a fabulous and fresh look. A marvelous makeup that holds its own through tears, rain or sweat.
Lancome L’ Extreme Mascara Waterproof- is a long-lasting and water-resistant mascara that lengthens the lashes to create a dramatic and intense look. It doesn’t smear, smudge or run – great for people who lead a hectic lifestyle.
Clinique Quickliner For Lips – this easy-to-apply liner enhances your lip line without fading or feathering to ensure well-defined, glamorous lips through the day.
Rock these looks for the eyes this season. Lively, stylish bright colors to celebrate spring. We’ve heard it a thousand times, “The eyes are the windows to the soul”. Now wouldn’t you want yours to mesmerize and captivate? With these palettes, get ready for loads of compliments coming your way.
A: Vivid is the word. This eye palette features bold, daring colors that are not for the faint-hearted or timid. BUT definitely perfect for someone who craves attention or the spotlight. Wear it during lunchdates or when hitting the mall with your girlfriends.
First apply a primer or an eyeshadow base as it will create the perfect base for the eye makeup. Take Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Indian Rose and using a flat brush, apply to the eyelid at the crease, extending to the outer corner. Dab lightly as you go farther out to create the illusion of fading. Add shimmer under the brows and tearduct area. Use a blending brush to blend these two colors seamlessly. Now to tackle the undereye portion, use an angle brush to apply Versace Eyeshadow Duo No. 28, carefully tracing the line, the outside having the stronger color and adding shimmer where the inner corners of the eye meet. Apply a dark mascara to finish this eye makeup look.
B: This look is more mellow than the first one. You might argue that this palette is for winter season, but these colors also remind us of clear, blue skies and cornflowers. The combination of silver and blue eyeshadows are perfectly fresh, cool and youthful. Wear it to the office, Sunday brunch or garden party. This palette will make you look so unforgettably pretty that you will never again underestimate the power of subtlety.
C: If you want just the right amount of mystery and charm, this is the look you should go for. The effect is Audrey Hepburn meets Gwen Stefani. Perfect for a hot night out with the girls or dining out with a special someone.
This eye makeup look is the spring variation of the smokey eyes. The first step is to apply a primer or an eyeshadow base to help your makeup last all day and stay in place. Beginning at the outer corners of the eye, dab Sisley’s Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow in Graphite, make the color on the outside portion stronger to make the eyes appear bigger and wider, cat-like. After darkening the crease, take Sisley Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow in Anis and apply on the inner portion of the eye. Use a brush to blend where the two eyeshadow colors meet. After blending, press Sisley’s Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow in Graphite to the lashline with an angle brush to accentuate the smokey effect. Line the eyes with Helena Rubinstein’s Silky Eye Crayon Eye Liner in Silky Black. Make eyelashes look fuller and longer by applying mascara on top and bottom lashes. You might also want to put on false eyelashes for a more dramatic look.
First apply a primer or an eyeshadow base as it will create the perfect base for the eye makeup. Take Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Indian Rose and using a flat brush, apply to the eyelid at the crease, extending to the outer corner. Dab lightly as you go farther out to create the illusion of fading. Add shimmer under the brows and tearduct area. Use a blending brush to blend these two colors seamlessly. Now to tackle the undereye portion, use an angle brush to apply Versace Eyeshadow Duo No. 28, carefully tracing the line, the outside having the stronger color and adding shimmer where the inner corners of the eye meet. Apply a dark mascara to finish this eye makeup look.
Don’t you just love Katy Perry’s long, luscious, gorgeous lashes? They make her eyes appear bigger and more dramatic; definitely accentuating her eyes – which we think are her best features. If you want your peepers to have that flirtatious, sexy quality, applying an A-grade mascara is the painless and easiest way to go about it. We recommend applying 2 thin coats -rather than 1 thick coat- to prevent clumping and smudging. Here are the crème de la crème of mascaras:
Waterproof Mascara: Dior Diorshow Mascara Waterproof – # 258 Azure Blue is a mascara with reliable staying power. Great to wear on the beach, doing active sports or working out. And for all the drama queens out there; this mascara is totally tear-proof!
Thickening Mascara: We rely on Sisley Phyto Mascara Ultra Volume – #3 So Blue to create a dramatic, Hollywood look. It provides eye-opening fullness so that luscious, beautifully accented lashes is easily achieved.
Lengthening Mascara:Lancome L’ Extreme Mascara – No. 01 Noir Stretchis the surefire way to extend lash length like never before. Its Fibrestretch formula touches each and every lash for for great definition and a big hit of glamour.
Overall Mascara: For overall lash appeal, Paula Dorf Mascara (Smudge & Water Proof) – Chocolate is a winner. It produces lash definition seen in fashion shows and celebrity red carpet events. This ideal mascara is an all-in-one magic, plus it can be bought for a song! A great find recommended for everyone.
With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, looking great should be among the least of our worries. Using the right makeup tools is key to achieving professional-looking effect sans the price tag. They highlight your best features and bring out the best results. They make looking great easy and almost effortless. And in this day and age, a girl needs all the help she can get. Take the guess work out of applying your makeup with these top makeup tools:
Tweezerman Brow & Concealer Brush Set is the ideal makeup tool set that includes a brow-shaping brush, a brow powder brush and a concealer brush. These award-winning tools are specially designed for precise, easy application. Plus you get 3 for the price of 1, isn’t that sweet?
Smashbox Blush Brush #16 is an indispensable tool to perfectly highlight cheeks, temples, bridge of nose and chin for a glowing, natural look.
Paula Dorf Eye Definer Brush is a flat brush designed to blend, shape and line the eye with ease and expert precision.
Tweezerman TweezerMate is an optically correct, 12X-magnifying mirror that lets you isolate even the finest hair for precise, easy tweezing, flawless make-up application and contact lens insertion. An ultimate travel companion to simplify your beauty routine.
These handy dandy makeup tools let you become your own makeup artist, cut your makeup application time in half and make life so much easier.
A smile can say a lot – it can convey your personality and self-confidence. And it makes you look younger, more captivating. People are drawn to those with a contagious, attractive smile. And we think that to have a sexy smile, you have to have a set of healthy, white teeth. If you are looking to brighten up your smile without the cost (and hassle) of dental work, we suggest wearing a dark shade of lipstick with cool undertones. The shade of the lipstick will accentuate your pearly whites, making it more dazzling and brilliant! Choose blue-based reds and pinks for the most extreme contrast. Avoid using orange-based shades as these will accentuate the yellowness of teeth as well as stains.
To dazzle people with your smile, we recommend these lipcolors:
Don’t forget to keep your lips moisturized and exfoliate every three days, especially in a cold climate. Follow these tips and your smile is bound to look more confident, charming – and we find that totally sexy.
Are you already weary of winter even if it had just barely begun? Do you find yourself closing your eyes and wishing you were lounging in a tropical island, with the sun on your back and the salty beach air filling your lungs? If the cold days are getting you down (and pale), we have some tips to give you a summery appeal that could make you look scorching hot even in the coldest of days.
Use a bronzer to help you create a healthy, golden look. Apply it on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Choose a shade that matches or a little darker than your real skin color. We recommend Paula Dorf Bronzing Powder.It’s best for oily or normal skin. Use a short, thick brush to apply. Do not apply excessively, try patting or blowing on the brush to avoid going overboard with the color.
For a fresh, dewy look, apply a pink blush to the apples of your cheeks. We adore Borghese Blush Milano, it creates a naturally healthy appeal that easily attracts attention. It is best suitable to oily and combination skin types. Use a full brush and always sweep in one direction.
For serious shine and sexy look, use a lip gloss. We love Givenchy Pop Gloss Crystal Lip Gloss for its high-shine shades that are sure to flatter you. The sheer gloss brushes on smoothly and may be worn alone or over other lip products.
With this look, you’ll be sure to heighten the drama and turn up the heat this season.
Choosing the right foundation is critical when you want an impressive-looking makeup. It is the base that holds the key to achieving a finished and even appearance to the face. It can definitely make or break your entire look – it hides imperfections as well as blemishes. It also creates a veil for that spotless, silky facial skin tone. And because there are multitudes of foundations out there, you might have a hard time choosing what really works for your skin type. We are breaking down the basics so you are one step closer to having a smooth complexion guaranteed to amp up your look!
TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS:
Cream Foundation is suited for dry to extra dry skin as most are oil-based. It adds moisture into the skin and adds an extra barrier between the skin and the elements. It also provides greater long-lasting coverage than liquid foundation. Most cream foundations come in stick or compact. We are impressed with Sisley Botanical MakeUp With Cucumber, it’s a silky cream that provides great coverage. It comforts and cools the skin with its revitalizing and refreshing properties. We also adore Chanel Vitalumieries Cream Compact for its creamy, silky application. It is enriched with vitamins and blends seamlessly.
Liquid Foundation is perfect for combination or dry skin. It glides smoothly and sets a silky cream finish. Most liquid foundations do not cake or crease on your face. It feels weightlesss and comfortable. It provides more moisture than powder foundation. We recommend Dior Diorskin Sculpt Line Smoothing Lifting Makeup SPF 20 and Guerlain Issima Anti Ageing Silky Smooth Fluid Foundation SPF 15. They have innovative formulas to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays. They also provide anti-aging benefits to contour, smoothen and plump the skin.
Powder Foundation is recommended for oily or sensitive skin. It lets your skin breathe and leaves a matte finish – without the oily, shiny look. Now, you won’t need to walk around with thick mask of foundation all day. It is gentle and devilishly easy to blend. Nina Ricci’s Ricci White Lightening Compact Powder Foundation is a great find. Not only does it give a matte, radiant finish; it also lightens and brightens the complexion for an illuminated effect. Stay Matte Powder Oil Free by Clinique is another winner, for its lightweight texture and comfortable feel. You’ll forget you’re even wearing makeup! It creates a naturally flawless visage.
We encourage you to practice applying your foundation for that more consistent, even tone. Blend the edges well and choose the right shade for your skin color. Follow these tips and you’re on your way to blemish-free, perfect and radiant face.
A: Vivid is the word. This eye palette features bold, daring colors that are not for the faint-hearted or timid. BUT definitely perfect for someone who craves attention or the spotlight. Wear it during lunchdates or when hitting the mall with your girlfriends.
B: This look is more mellow than the first one. You might argue that this palette is for winter season, but these colors also remind us of clear, blue skies and cornflowers. The combination of silver and blue eyeshadows are perfectly fresh, cool and youthful. Wear it to the office, Sunday brunch or garden party. This palette will make you look so unforgettably pretty that you will never again underestimate the power of subtlety.
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