Make-Up Tips - Tips on Your Best Make-up

How do you feel about your make-up? Do you experiment with each season's new colours? Or do you think you still apply your make-up the same way you did 10 years ago? Many women I meet say the latter. They are almost embarrassed that they don't know how to wear make-up properly. But, who really teaches us? There was no Make-Up option on the school subjects list! And if our mothers were not make-up wearers, we do not have them as a make-up role model either.

You will be pleased to know that there are a few basic rules we need in order for us to apply our make-up to help us look our best.

Colours

If we wear a full face of make-up or are having just a lipstick day, it is crucial that we wear make-up in the colours which suit our colourings. We need to consider our hair colour, eye colour and skin tone. Ensuring we are wearing the correct shade of foundation is an easy technique to learn. My experience has shown me that many women test a foundation colour on the back of their hand. Try standing in front of a mirror (wearing no make-up), hold the back of your hand up to the side of your face - is it the same colour? Rarely do we find that it is. So, next time, test foundation at your jaw line, where the lightest part of your skin, the part you need to match against, is found. The importance of colour extends further than just our foundation. We need to consider the right eyeshadows, eye pencils, blushers and lipstick shades. A Make-Up Lesson will show you just that; your best make-up colours to suit your colouring.

Eye Shape

Learn how to apply your eye make-up to suit the shape of your eyes. Maybe it will be the use of lighter shades or perhaps the use of eye pencil to enhance your eyes.

If you wear glasses, brighter or softer shades could enhance your eyes depending on whether you are short or long sighted.

Technique

Your Make-Up Lesson will also teach you simple, effective techniques for applying all your make-up; from foundation to eyeshadows, blusher to lip pencil. The key is being able to recreate the look when you get home and so your Consultant will ensure you are given hints and tips which are simple and which are appropriate for the time you have each day!

Day to Evening

Some of us like to alter our make-up for an evening event or special occasion. During your Make-Up Lesson, your Consultant will show you how to easily and quickly adapt your daytime look to one which is appropriate for an evening.

Most importantly, your make-up should be up-to-date and appropriate. That is appropriate for the workplace, your age and your personality. So, one thing your Make-Up Lesson should not do for you is make you into something you are not.

Sarah Gray is a Senior Image Consultant with Colour Me Beautiful Image Consultants. Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Sarah offers advice on all aspects of personal image such as colour analysis, style consultations and make-up lessons. She also offers wardrobe weeding, personal shopping and corporate presentations.

Makeup Tip: Beautiful Eyes

Eyes have been called the windows of the soul because of how much they communicate. Eyes give your face energy and individuality. They do not have to be a certain size or shape to be considered pretty - all eyes have their own unique beauty. When makeup is applied to look natural it will bring out the eye’s true color and enhance the eye’s beauty. When you feel good about your makeup you will be more confident and will have one less thing to worry about.

A subtle application of eyeliner, shadows and mascara work together to create magic and make your eyes look their best.

Eye Shadow

Eye shadow is meant to highlight and define the eyes. Eye shadow is used to create depth to bring out the beauty of the eyes. A dark color used on the lid will make the eye appear smaller, while a lighter color will make it appear larger. That is what eye shadow is about creating illusions. These are the basic techniques for the following eye shapes:

Small eyes: Don’t use too much shadow or liner – it will make you eyes look smaller. Apply a light color on eyelid, use a darker color in the crease and use a highlighter under the brow.

Large eyes: Wear darker shadow on the lid and extend it to the crease. Use a flat color under the brow to highlight.

Deep-set eyes: Use light colors on the eyelid and under the brow. Use a medium color in the crease. Emphasize the outer corners with shadow.

Wide-set eyes: Use darker colors on the inner corners of the eye.

Hooded eyes: Apply light colors on the lid. Use darker colors from the center of the eyelid to the outer corners and blend.

Round eyes: Make round eyes longer by using color all around and extending toward the outer corners.

Asian eyes: Apply highlighter under the brow. Use light shadow on the inner half of the lid and a darker color on the outer half.

1. Light colors cause the eyes to open, dark colors will cause the eyes to recede

2. If you have very light skin avoid dark shades

3. Be careful with shimmer – they will bring attention to imperfections and wrinkles.

4. The eye area is the first to show age don’t tug on the skin.

Eyeliners:

Eyeliners are meant to define the eyes so they should do just that, not be the focal point of your makeup. Eyeliners come in various colors and forms liquid, pencil etc. Keep the eyeliner natural. Pencils are available in many colors (for the best look stick to black or brown) and can be sharpened for a fine line. For a smudged effect use a sponge tip shadow applicator or an eye shadow brush. When your pencils are too soft refrigerate them. When they are too hard soften them by holding them between your fingers.

To line the eye, start on the lower lid, just beneath the lashes. When you are finished always smudge the line with your sponge. Stay as close to the lash line as possible. On the upper lid, draw a line form the inner corner to the outer corner, thickening the line toward the outer corner. After the age of 40 keep the line in between the lashes.

Mascara and the creation of beautiful lashes:

Mascara frames your eyes and can make your face come alive. Mascara softly accentuates the eye while thickening and darkening the lashes; it is the finishing touch for eyes. There are several different types to choose from, thickening, and waterproof to smudge proof. Waterproof will need a special remover and smudge proof will wash off easily. It is not a good idea to wear waterproof mascara for extended periods of time since it has a tendency to dry the lashes.

Select a shade of mascara that complements your coloring. Dark shades on pale eyes with brown lashes will darken them and will look harsh. Stay away from blues and other colors since they will ruin your look.

Lashes that are hard to curl may need the help of an eyelash curler. Curl your lashes before you apply mascara – hold for ten to twenty seconds.

To apply mascara look straight into your mirror with your chin slightly lifted so you can see your lashes. Insert the wand only once and twist, don’t pump. Pumping can break the brush bristles and distribute the mascara unevenly and will dry out the mascara faster. Start by rolling the wand from root to tip in an upward motion. Reinsert the brush and apply again. If your eyelashes are thick and long they may clunk together. If this happens let them dry and then separate them with the corner of an eyebrow brush.

Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who teaches women how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type. Visit her at http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of her e-book Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.

How to Put on Makeup For a More Beautiful You

Makeup is a woman's best friend - next to diamonds, that is. Women, more than men, are constantly waging a battle against aging. Wearing makeup can help women look and feel younger. A great personality can be enhanced with a lovely face. The right makeup tips can do wonders for any woman who wants to be complimented on her sparkling eyes, kissable lips, well-defined cheekbones, and that overall youthful glow. There are several makeup styles out there that you can try out to achieve the look you want, but before you can experiment with these makeup styles, it is highly recommended that you learn first how to put on makeup.

The first makeup tool you need is a good foundation. A foundation is a base color that comes in different shades and tones that aim to match the color of your skin. A foundation serves as the first layer of makeup on your face which the rest of your makeup palette will work on. It is extremely important to pick out the right foundation color; otherwise, you might end up with a yellow, pink, or red face. You can choose from a liquid, stick, lotion, or pressed powder foundation. To keep your foundation in place without adding too much extra color, set it with a translucent loose powder. Keep a pressed or compact powder handy for touch-ups.

Then it's time to pay attention to your eyes. Bring out the twinkle in your eyes using an eyeliner and eye shadow. Eyeliner may come in the form of an eye pencil or a liquid liner, either of which should be used to compliment your eyelids and accentuate your eyebrows. This summer, playful colors like yellow, blue, and green are a welcome change from the usual pink and brown hues of eye shadow. However, neutral shades are still suggested to achieve the natural look, a must during the season of trips to the beach and lounging under the sun. When applying eye shadow, choose a darker shade for the bottom part of your eyelids and a lighter shade for the upper part. The traditional way is to align the eye shadow with the length of the brows; today, however, makeup artists constantly play with makeup styles that almost anything is acceptable now. You can even dab a little eye shadow under your eyes.

Finally, pull your look together with the right shade of lipstick. Choose a color that will compliment your skin tone and match your blush, if you're using color on your cheeks. Use a lip liner to trace the shape of your lips. Lipstick is fun to work with because a slight change in color results in a different look. Pinks are associated with love and romance, reds with sexiness, and browns with simplicity.

While inner beauty is essential in getting a deep sense of worth and loveliness, outer beauty is also important in making a woman feel and look attractive, which in turn boosts her confidence and allows her to do more and be more. Learn how to put on makeup today.