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Uses of MAKEUP BRUSHES for FACE makeup

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Uses of MAKEUP BRUSHES for FACE makeup My last post was about how to use makeup brushes for Eye makeup.Here s my new post on the uses of different makeup brushes for Facr makeup. 1. Foundation Brush: This brushes are mainly used to apply liquid foundation.The brush is flat on both sides.This is how the brush looks : How to use : -Pour a small amount of foundation on the hand. -Dip the brush the tip in the foundation. -Make some dots of foundation on face. -Now use the side of the brush to blend the foundation. -Use broad, downward strokes to sweep and blend the makeup onto the nose, forehead, cheeks and chin. This picture might help : 2. Concealer brush: This brush is used to apply the concealer,helps to hide fine lines around eyes or anywhere on the face.The imperfect areas of face can be corrected by using this brush. Heres how the brush looks : This is how it is used to blend the concealer. this is how it is used : 3.Bronzer Brush : It is used to dust Bronzer on face to enhance the ...

Uses of different MAKEUP BRUSHES for EYE MAKEUP

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Uses of different MAKEUP BRUSHES for EYE MAKEUP Before seeing the brushes,you should check this post to know the names of eye areas. http://makeup-hookers.blogspot.com/2011/12/map-of-eye-for-eyemakeup.html 1. Eye shadow sponge applicator: This is the most common makeup tool.Comes with the eyeshadow pallettes.Also available in different shapes.This sponge is used to apply the shadow just the upper lid.Its very difficult to shape up the ey shadow by this sponge applicator. 2.Eye shadow brush: These brushes are also famous for eye shadow application.The brushes are useful to apply the eye shadow in a smooth manner on the upper lids.These types of brushes gives smoother eye look than the sponge applicator i mentioned before. 3. Eyeshadow Crease/Pencil Brush : These brushes are used to apply eye shadow in your creas ( area above your upper lid).See the following picture,pencil brush is used to apply the darker shade on the crease area. These brushes give a precise & sharp appli...

How to contour Nose

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How to contour Nose Makeup is not only limitted in sequential application.The makeup beauty also lies in shaping up the face.Shaping face or contouring is a tricky part of applying makeup,just a lit bit of practice can help to give a nice full look. Why you need contouring ?? -To shape up nose,like wide nose will look thin. Things needed :                           1. darker shade of foundation                          2.lighter shade of foundation ( this is the foundation colour you are gonna use for rest of the face's base makeup)                          3.darker shade of pressed powder.                          4.lighter shade of pressed powder( this is the face powder you will apply all over the face)      ...

All about foundation : How To Apply Liquid Foundation - Part 3

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All about foundation : How To Apply Liquid Foundation - Part 3 A perfect & smooth base is very much needed for a flawless make up. Take a good amount of time for applying foundation.Make your base perfect otherwise your rest of the makeup will be a mess.  How to apply liquid foundation :  Things needed : foam/Sponge or a dense,flat top brush( i use Sigma F80), tissue,liquid foundation. How to :( by sponge) 1.clean your face well & apply a good moisturizer.( use johnson baby cream a very good moisturizing base for makeup).You can also apply sunblock/suncreen for a day makeup over it. 2.First caution,do not use fingers for foundation application if you are not expert enough.This is the mistake most woman make & they got a uneven finish of foundation. 3.take a makeup sponge.Like this You may also find sponges of other shapes & sizes,suit yourself with the right sponge. 4.Before applying foundation , slightly damp the sponge by water. 5.Take a little amount on you...

Makeup tips according to face shape: What is the goal of makeup with face shape

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Makeup tips according to face shape: What is the goal of makeup with face shape?? 1.Round face shape : If you have a round face,   -the goal is to try and make it appear slimmer. -You can slim your face by contouring.The contouring means adding a darker shade of foundation or bronzer to the cheeks and side of your face will slim the round shape. Applying lighter foundation to the forehead will help lengthen your shape. -Define your eyes by choosing darker shades such as deep browns and plums. 2.Oval face shape : -In this face shape the cheekbones seem flat. -The goal is to Prominate the cheekbones . -Use a lighter foundation for areas such as the lower part of your forehead, around your nose, and around the eyes. As a result, your cheekbones will be accentuated more. 3.Diamond face shape : -With this particular face shape, the cheekbone is the widest area. -So the goal of the diamond face shape is to make the cheek area appear less wide. -When putting on makeup, try to b...

Map of eye for Eyemakeup

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                                        Map of eye for Eyemakeup While going through various eye makeup tutorial we come up with various words.Here s some tips , after reading this you will never get confused with those words & instructions : -For the  lid  section, it refers to the entire lid area colored in light pink (it can also extend to the outer V area).  - The sections labeled  upper lashline ,  waterline , and  lower lashline  are areas where you can line your eye with an eye pencil, gel liner, or even eye shadow. - The  inner corner  and  tear duct  are great places to put a white shimmery color to brighten up the eyes. -The brow bone is to highlight . -Outer V is to smoke up your eyes. Hope this map is gonna help you to do eye makeup with more confidence.

Rocking Red Lips

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                                                     Rocking Red Lips Red lipcolor is a classic trend of makeup  . It has been in vogue since its beginning and shows no signs of retiring yet.There are many new fashion trends of makeup like nude lip color etc.But women in red lips are always sensual. Its not necessary that you will have to be fair skinned for putting red lipcolor.I believe red is the only color that goes perfect with all skin type & texture.You just need to find out the right red color. Look at the following picture.Red is admiring all the skin tone. Red lipcolor family : Red lipcolor for different tones: How to choose perfect red lipstick? First of all , Apply the red lipstick on your upper lip. Now look into a mirror. If the shade of red is darker than your lower lip, it will suit you well. If not, then this red is not for your...