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How to give volume to your lips,

Published on July 28, 2009 in Beauty. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .

A little bit of color and a drop of  shine…this is the recipe of a look that will make your boyfriend to wish to kiss over and over again.

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Apply an illuminator above the natural contour of upper lips to create  a sensation of  deepness.  I can recommend you Chanel Eclat Lumiere Highlifter Face Pen. You can find it in beauty shops available in two shades, beige rose and beige tendre-light. You can also use Eclat Lumiere to add radiance to your make and dark areas of the face. You can instantly see how it reduces the appearance of fine lines with an optical effect and lightens dark circles. It is a good product indeed but kind of expensive for some of us. Price is near 40 $.

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Barefaced – Natural look is hot

Published on January 14, 2009 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

070907 biel 300x400 225x300 Barefaced Natural look is hotIf you’re not a face-paint fan, take note – one of the hottest looks du jour is so natural, it’s as if you’re wearing nothing at all.

With the return of red lips and lined eyes, you’ve probably just embraced heavier make-up. However, there’s a much more understated look that’s currently key.

A natural brown shadow on lids and groomed brows look really pretty.

Make-up how-to:

  1. It’s all about the skin care. Make sure you’re following a scrupulous skincare regime ( that includes exfoliating, cleansing, toning and moisturising) to get the look off to its best start.
  2. Apply foundation just where you really need it. Erase dark circles with a liquid concealer, applying it on dark areas only, and blend.
  3. Dust on translucent powder with a big brush, but keep the bridge of your nose and cheeks powder – free; a little shine gives the illusion of no make-up.
  4. A natural brown shadow on lids, brown rather than black mascara and groomed brows looks really pretty and feminine. Fake flawless skin with highlighter on your cheekbones, the inner corners of your eyes and Cupid’s bow – a touch of tinted lip balm stops lips looking lifeless.

Amazing Amethyst – makeup idea for New Year’s magical night

Published on December 31, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .
  1. purple eye makeup lancome ad 124x150 Amazing Amethyst makeup idea for New Years magical nightTake a white shimmer shadow like Collection 2000 Eye wear in star gaze, and blend around the inner corner of your eyes and up over your brow bone. This will act as an eye brightening base color.
  2. Apply a light lilac powder eyeshadow over your lids, blending it right up on to your brow bone. I like Marks&Spencer eyeshadow in pale lavender.
  3. Layer a dark purple shadow shade over your lids, like Prestige Cosmetics skin loving minerals eyeshadow in opal.
  4. Line your upper lash line and the upper and lower inner rim of your eyes with a metallic grey kohl pencil to make the white of your eyes stand out. Look for one with a hint of glitter, like Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in meteorite, to give a gorgeous hint of sparkle.
  5. Keep skin looking natural by using an apricot blush like 17 Sheer finish mineral blushrimmel london rich moisture crea 1187103830 med Amazing Amethyst makeup idea for New Years magical night in natural, over your cheeks. Don’t be tempted to go too pale – you’ll look dead, not just a bit vampish!
  6. To finish, coat lips with a peachy lipstick, like Rimmel London moisture renew lipstick in glamorous pink, for a natural, low-key look.

Top tip

Swap your usual black wand for a purple mascara to really make your amethyst eyes stand out.

Ruby Rule – makeup idea for New Year

Published on December 31, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
  1. jessica biel big red lips 150x110 Ruby Rule makeup idea for New YearUse liner to stop lip color bleeding. Line your upper lip first, from the middle of your cupid’s bow and out. Then line your lower lip. Try Revlon colorstay lipliner in red.
  2. Use a lip brush to neatly fill your lips with a bright ruby red, creamy lipstick. I’ve tried Rimmel London lasting finish lipstick in red hot shade.
  3. Blot lips lightly using a tissue – don’t press lips together or you will risk the color running outside the edges.
  4. For a fuller finish, use a red sparkly gloss like L’Oreal glam shine lipgloss in blush mania.
  5. When wearing strong lip color keep the rest of your makeup understated. Apply a light, matte grey shadow like Miss Sporty mono shadow in grey, over lids and line your upper lash line with a black kohl pencil. Apply lashings of mascara. I love L’Oreal Telescopic clean definition in black.
  6. Sparkly bronzer gives skin flattering shimmer. Try Superdrug solait golden glow bronzer.

Top tip

For longer – lasting lip color, first blend you lip liner all over your lips to stain them and act as a base for the lipstick to cling to.

Emerald eyes – New Year’s Eve makeup suggestion

Published on December 31, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .
  1. billy b beauty 124x150 Emerald eyes New Years Eve makeup suggestionTake a light green metallic shadow shade and blend over your lid, up on to your brow bone and along your lower lash line. I like Barry M Dazzle Dust in 72.
  2. Next, layer on a darker green shadow shade over your lids to add intensity. You can try Rimmel London color loose shadow in vert.
  3. Use a brown kohl pencil, like Wet N Wild eyeliner in bran, to line the inside corner of your upper and lower lashes – black will look too harsh.
  4. Don’t layer on mascara, just apply one coat for a natural look.
  5. A baby pink blush looks great against green eyes. Swirl Maybelline dream mousse blush in mauve, over the apples of your cheeks for a pretty flush of color.aaaaalwgluaaaaaaapzvtw Emerald eyes New Years Eve makeup suggestion
  6. Complete the look with a low-key creamy nude lipstick to keep the attention on your eyes. I love Miners Water Shine Lipstick in lustre.

Top tip

If you’re worried about using green all over your eyes, try just a flash of green liner instead.

Diamond dazzler – New Year’s Eve Makeup

Published on December 31, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

rich002 med 115x150 Diamond dazzler New Years Eve MakeupIt’s time to dazzle in super-glam party make-up inspired by precious jewels. When it comes to sparkling this New Year, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and amethysts really are a girl’s best friend…

  1. Blend a silver metallic shadow such as Rimmel London color mousse in pewter, all over you lids and along your lower lash line.
  2. Then line your upper and lower lash line with a silver glitter gel liner, like Eyeko Glitter liquid eyeliner, to give your eyes the perfect party sparkle.
  3. Line your inner upper and lower lash line with a black kohl pencil like Rimmel London soft kohl kajal im 1 150x140 Diamond dazzler New Years Eve Makeupeye pencil, to dramatically define eyes. To add even more definition, give your lashes a good coat of black thickening mascara.
  4. Dust a light bronzer over your cheeks, chin and forehead to warm your complexion and help icy eyes stand out. L’Oreal glam bronze minerals bronzer, gives a gorgeous, natural-looking result.
  5. Dab a small amount of white cream or powder illuminator underneath your eyes and along the plump part of your cheeks to give the illusion that your eyes have a halo! I love Barbara Daly for tesco illuminator.
  6. Coat your lips with a light pink pearlescent gloss, like NYC lip gloss shine pink kiss.

Top tip

Put a tissue under your eyes when you apply glitter eyeshadow. Any excess will fall on the tissue rather than your face. No more human gliterball!

Preview: La Prairie dermo caviar

Published on December 26, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

I know I haven’t been such a good girl this year but Santa still got me a Christmas gift, and I was quite surprised to see that was exactly what I desired but never dared to hope.

I received the Dermo Caviar skin cream from La Prairie. I’ve heard many good things about the products from this brand but I also know they are quite expensive. If it wasn’t for Santa I probably could never spent so much money on a cream. The gift was ordered from ebay so as you can see from the photos the box is not in so good shape but the content is intact. Along with the skin caviar cream I also received 60 dermo caviar applicators.

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Glam rock makeup

Published on December 24, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

img 3140 112x150 Glam rock makeupPrep eyelids with a beige cream shadow. Next, carefully press peach glitter on top with a brush. Under the eye, extend an icy white liquid shimmer all over the top of the cheekbone. Smudge violet eyeshadow under the lower lashes and past the outer corners. Finish with black mascara on top lashes, pale pink blush and matte bubblegum lips.

Essential colors:

  • MAC glitter in crystal orange
  • Daniel Sandler watercolor in icing
  • Shu Uemura pressed eyeshadow in rose
  • Pixi lip blush in 05 beauty

Parties, yes! Pimples…no.

Published on December 24, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

face skin 132x150 Parties, yes! Pimples...no.Your skin can be “vapour” too after a lost night at the party. Don’t give up – see what really affects you and what can help you.

Skin suffers

- Alcohol input. Due to alcohol, blood vessels blister, and the pimples that you already have can get inflamed.

- You dance till you sweat. Grease excess can fill up the pores and from here can start a series of problems…

- You fall asleep without removing your makeup. It can be late and you are very sleepy, but if you don’t remove your makeup, definitely you will wake up with all sorts of infections and pimples.

Skin shines

+ You drink a lot of water and you use a face cream rich in antioxidants in order to help you reduce the fatigue effects.

+ You fix your makeup with a powder based on salicylic acid to be able to keep you away from the pimples and germs.

+ You will treat your face with a anti-acne solution and you never go to sleep without completely removing your makeup.

My top 10 beauty products

Published on December 22, 2008 in Beauty. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .
  1. beauty products 98x150 My top 10 beauty productsIf last night’s revelries have left your skin sore and angary-looking, NO 7 calm skin redness – relief gel, 19 eur, is the answer.
  2. Give dank hair a new lease of life with Lulu organics hair powder in lavender&clary sage, 24 eur – it’ll mop up oil and the scent will lift your spirits.
  3. Eyes a puffed-up disaster zone? Ten minutes with Skyn Iceland hydro cool firming eye gels, 40 eur for six pairs, on them will sort you out.
  4. Carnation footcare anti-blister stick, 4.22eur, will help prevent swollen feet blistering inside suddenly – tight shoes.
  5. B Kamins bio -mapple diatomamus earth masque, 42 eur, purges skin of grime and contains antioxidants for some cell-repairing first-aid. Continue reading ‘My top 10 beauty products’

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