The power of good makeup application.

1.EYES
EYEBROWS

If you have a uni-brow, now is the time to do something about it. A nicely trimmed eyebrow with a well defined arch will left your eyes and make you face look slimmer. We know the thicker, bushier eyebrows are in but they still need to suit you and your face. If your eyebrows are sparse, get a fine loose powder a shade darker than your brow and fill in the gaps.

2.DARK EYE CIRCLES
Dark circles around the eyes just makes your face droop. Tiredness has the sagging effect on features so make sure you cover those dark circles with a good concealer and apply a bit of highlight to the inner and outer corner of the eyes to lift and brighten them up.

3. BRING OUT YOUR EYES
If you look at the photos above by makeup artist Vadim Andreev, you will see that he really plays up the eyes so that your attention is automatically drawn to them. Cleverly applied eye liner and mascara makes the eyes look bigger and because you are so focus on the eyes, the rest of the (not so slim) face is secondary.

FACE;

1.CONTOURING
As with Kim K, contouring the right way can add focus to the center of the face and take attention away from the heavy jaw line or drooping cheeks. A highlighter on the cheek bones, between the brows and fanning up and out towards the forehead and along the center ridge of your nose to bring these features more into focus.
A darker shade under and around the jaw line and on the outer edges of the face can take pounds off but be careful not to make it so obvious otherwise you will look weird.

2.BLUSH AND BRONZER
Again a touch just under the cheekbone towards the center of the ear can slim your face down. Apply sparingly at first and put more on if need be. Again, this is not an area to go crazy in as you will look like a clown.

LIPS;

1) Nice full lips are always an attention grabber but if you have concentrated on your eyes, then you need to go a little more neutral on the lips. We are not saying totally nude, as it does not suit everyone but a pink tone to a neutral color will make lips look natural and sexy, bringing attention again to the center of the face.

 

Experiment

It pays to experiment and see what works best for you. Using the make up application techniques above, try out a few of the ideas and then take pictures of yourself.

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How to apply liquid eyeliner like a Pro.

The first thing you need to know to perfect this beauty technique:

Don't get intimidated by it, says makeup artist Colleen Runne. To show you how easy it can be, she shares her tips for creating an everyday basic stroke and, then, just for fun, beyond.

Choose an eyeliner. There are several factors to consider when you are choosing an eyeliner - what color, texture, and mode of application do you want? Eyeliner typically comes in either a pencil, cream, or liquid application form. As far as colors go though, the sky is the limit. If you have blonde hair, consider using a brown eyeliner for everyday wear. If you have dark hair, use black eyeliner on a regular basis.

• For the smoothest, finest line use a cream eyeliner (applied with an eyeliner brush) or a liquid eyeliner. These are the easiest to control and apply close to the lashline

• If you want a smudgy, blurred effect, use an eyeliner pencil. These tend to be a bit chunkier and apply thicker lines than cream or liquid eyeliners. They can be easily smudged using your fingertip, angled brush, or a q-tip(cottonball)

• If you don’t happen to have eyeliner on hand, you can use any powdered eyeshadow mixed with a few drops of water and an eyeliner brush. This won’t have the same long-lasting effects as a traditional eyeliner, but it is a cheap and an easy alternative.

• As much as your wallet may disagree, using nicer, more expensive eyeliners significantly improve the color and duration of your eyeliner

6 easy steps to a perfect smokey eyes.

Follow These Simple Tips

1. "The secret is blending," says celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal. She starts with a neutral eyeshadow base to make the makeup last.

 

2. Use a medium-size round brush to apply charcoal gray powder in an arch shape just above the crease of the lid. Then blend down to the lash line.

3. Trace the upper lash line with a soft black pencil, then gently smudge with your fingertip.

4. With a smaller, firm-bristle brush, press a gunmetal shade into the lower lash line.

5. Apply a pale silver powder to the inner corners of the eyes to lighten the overall effect.

6. Pile on mascara or false lashes for sharper effect.

 

 

10 Easy ways to Detox your body.

 

 

The word detox makes us think restriction, hunger and mood swings. We asked health experts how to reap the benefits of a cleanse without actually committing to one. 

Start your mornings with a glass of room temperature lemon water. (Room temperature is important, since cold foods and drinks can shock your system and cause the digestion process to slow down.) Squeeze half a lemon in and wait 15 to 30 minutes after drinking it to eat breakfast. Why it's so good for you: Lemons are packed with nutrients and immunity boosters like vitamin C, potassium and pectin fiber, which curbs hunger cravings. They also help speed up enzyme function and stimulate the liver so your body can flush out toxins.

 

Pick up some activated charcoal. "It's the new detox," says Tricia Williams of Food Matters. The tasteless, odorless powder can be found in supplement stores and "gets toxins and poisons out before they can harm the body. Mix it with lemon juice and maple for a delicious black lemonade."

On cold days, sip bone broth over soup. "Our clients supplement their meal plans with one cup of chicken or beef broth a day for ultimate healing and repair. We like to add in carrot, celery, onion, garlic and thyme," says Williams.

If it comes in a bag, box or can, skip it. "That's our rule of thumb," says Danielle DuBoise of Sakara Life. "A plant-rich diet full of organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes is naturally detoxing."

Swap sunflower seeds for fennel seeds. The sweet, nutty flavored seeds are full of antioxidants. When chewed, they release beneficial oils that improve digestion and balance blood sugar.

Get your probiotics. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a good bacteria that lines the gut membranes and aids in eliminating toxins. You can add the powder form of it to juices and shakes, or eat it in the form of sauerkraut or yogurt.

Eat three meals but avoid snacking. "Eating your nutrients in one sitting and then fasting until your next meal allows your body to fully and properly digest all of its food so that it can devote more energy to cleansing as the digestive system rests. This also teaches you to cue in to signals from your brain about when you're actually hungry and when you're just bored," says Whitney Tingle of Sakara Life.

Increase the cacao percentage of your dark chocolate. If you're at 70%, up it to 80%.

Eat plenty of spices. "Spices like ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin, and turmeric are supercleansing and help your body reach its natural satiation point earlier," says Tingle.

End the night with chamomile tea. Not only does it help with insomnia, it aids in breaking down your final meal.

Kendall Jenner debuts her exclusive Estee Lauder lipstick

So its no surprise that the fashion beauty who is also the face of Estee Lauder,has finally debuted her premier, limited edition Estee Lauder lipsticks.

The model recently admitted to people that she is a makeup perfectionist,which is obvious from her immaculate instagram shots. Estee Lauder brand ambassador,shared a shot of herself wearing the new lip hue,on the 22nd of june on her Instagram page.

MORE PICTURES OF THE LIPSTICK BELOW

The colour dubbed Restless which cost ($30), is the key to the red-hot pout

The limited edition matte colour, which the brand describes as 'part poppy',part orange crush is only available online.

Source: Instagram user Kendalljenner 

EYE BROW PICTORIAL

PRODUCT USED House of tara light brown pencil
Mac expresso eyeshadow
Mac NW40 concealer
Mac 217 blending brush
E.L.F concealer brush
A quick lesson for your Brows by Nel makeover...Hope it helps you.

DO I USE MY BRUSHES CORRECTLY?

FOUNDATION BRUSH
This brush is designed to achieve a smooth and flawless finish, Damp in warm water and firmly squeeze the excess into a towel or tissue,this will help achieve a more even distribution.

CONCEALER BRUSH
It is used to apply concealer under the eyes,to spot problem areas of discolouration.

DUO FIBRE BRUSH
Made from a blend of goat and synthetic fibres,this brush is ideal for buffing and blending colours,it can be used to blend cream blushes into the apples  of your cheek or for a light dusting of shimmer powder to your cheek and brow bone.

BRONZER/POWDER BRUSH
Soft,full and round this brush can be used for both compact powder and bronzer

FAN POWDER BRUSH
Created for use with loose powder,It can also be used to wip off excessive makeup products particularly after eyeshadow application

BLUSH BRUSH
Made with fine gentle fibre the blush brush has a rounded head to give a pop of colour to the apple of your cheeks.Sweep and blend along your cheekbone drawing the brush up into your hairline.

FLAT EYELINER BRUSH
For applying eyeliner deep into lash line for a richer and distinct eye, you can aslso blend upwards to soften and blend the line for a smokey eye

SLANTED EYEBROW DEFINER
It is used to fill brows for a beautifully symmetrical apperance.

BLENDING EYE SHADOW BRUSH
Use this brush to blend eye colour and to highlight the brow bone.

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