About Foundation. Foundation is the first cosmetic to be applied on face while doing makeup to serve as the base for the look that you are going to paint later. The wise selection of the just the right foundation that suits your skin, color and tone is quite necessary as it determines whether you are going to look naturally beautiful having a flawless smooth skin or quite artificial as if you have put on a mask of cosmetic layers. A number of brands claim to produce the most suitable foundation for your face.

Beautiful Lips Determine what color flatters you best, what benefits you want in your lipstick, and how you plan to accentuate your lip type to select the best lipstick for you! There is a lot to decide on before picking out a lipstick! It helps to get an idea of what benefits you want from your lip color before laying down the money for it...the main things to know are how you want your lipstick to perform, what kind of color will look and feel best to you, and how to apply your lipstick to best flatter your lip type

Foundation Types. There are various types of foundations such as the hypoallergenic and allergy-tested foundation for those who suffer from skin allergies; liquid, cream, powder or cake foundation to suit various seasons; oil-free foundation for oily skin; stick foundation for the handbags; stay-on foundation to last for longer periods of time and camouflage foundation to hide skin blemishes and give a smooth skin-effect. However, most of the foundations can fit into three categories: Liquid Foundations, Cream Foundations; and Powder Foundations. Find more here..

How to choose the right lipstick There are several types of lipstick formulas that offer different benefits, some of the most common ones are: TRANSFER-RESISTANT means that the lipstick should last up to eight hours, unless you are eating something greasy.

 LONG-WEARING means it should stay put for four-six hours but will also probably feel dry. MOISTURIZING means the lipstick should be smooth and shiny and usually contains the moisturizing ingredients like Vitamin E and aloe. Find more here..

Beautiful Legs. Beautiful legs are about a must. Shapely and beautiful legs usually depend on the shape and length of the legs. The one test of beautifully shaped legs, is standing with feet together, and see if you can hold a coin, between your ankles, another between your calves, and another between your knees, all at the same time! Many ladies think that their legs are too fat or too thin. Unfortunately, the actual shape of your legs cannot be easily changed.

About Blush. Blush is often the last cosmetic to be used on face while doing makeup. The method of applying blush differs with the facial shape and the right application of blusher can make your face look longer or wider, as desired. Here are some tips to use while applying blush: A little shimmer on the highest point of cheekbone near eyes lends you an instant sexy look. Never use blush on underside of cheekbones. Find more tips here..

About Concealer. Concealer, as the name suggests, is used to conceal facial imperfections and hide blemishes, under-eye circles, spider veins, dark spots, pimples, scars and birth marks and give us the look of flawless skin. Denser than foundation, concealer comes as sticks, cream and tubes and cab also be used to cover ruddy areas and freckles on the face. Since concealer is mostly used to cover up the darker spots on the face, generally one shade lighter than the foundation is chosen for the concealer though sometimes, people also use concealers that are two shades lighter than the foundation

About Mascara. Mascara makes eyelashes look longer, darker, fuller and thicker and conditions them too. It helps to open up eyes to a great extent. It is also the most beloved cosmetic of most women after lipstick. It is available in many skin colors depending on the natural colors of the lashes and some funky colors too.

There are regular or water-soluble mascaras, which can be removed easily without the help of eye makeup remover avoiding the sagging of skin and waterproof or water-resistant mascaras Find out more about Mascara here..

The Makeup Process. Makeup is an art. You may choose for naturally beautiful look, bold and exotic nightclub look or a high-profile dinner party look, depending on the occasion and place, where you are heading. To look beautiful, you need to understand your face, your best facial features, which can be your eyes, lips, cheeks and what suits you the most. Coordinate your colors beforehand and remember, bolder colors are for exotic looks only and can play havoc on your face, if not used expertly.

Lip Colors. Be careful while choosing the lip color and try it out in a cosmetic salon first and let them assist you in your color choices. For women with large lips, muted colors such as purples, browns and bronzes are the best choices while women with thinner lips should use light colors. Wine, berry, cappuccino and mauve colors suit light blondes best while coral, apricot and shades of peach are suitable for blondes that have a golden hue. Warm peach, brown and terracotta shades are for blondes that sport olive skin tones. Find  advice here..

Nail Polish Tips. Nail polish remover not only wipes off the old color but also the grease from the nails and makes the new color coat stay put for longer period of time. Apply thing coat of nail polish, let it dry and then apply another coat. Even if you want a glossier effect, go for more than two thin coats rather than a thick coat of polish as it dries sooner and lasts longer and do not chip off easily. It is advisable to use the remover and applying nail polish only once or twice a week to prevent your nails from drying. Even if you do this, be sure to use removers with built-in moisturizers to keep your nails healthy. Find out more about nail polish tips here..

About Eyeshadows. Eyeshadows add a depth to the eyes of a woman and its right application can make the eyes look smaller, bigger, set closely together or set apart. All we need is to choose the right color and shade and know how to apply it perfectly. The shape of your eyes, the brow bone and shape of your eyebrows, your eyelid and the corner of your eyes all play a role in the right application of the eyeshadow. A pearly eyeshadow needs a sponge applicator to avoid flaking while a shading brush is of great help when it comes to blend in the colors of the eyeshadows. Liquid eyeshadows are sheer and double up as a highlighter for face, body and eyes. More about eyeshadows...

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