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How To Beat Under Eye Circles

loveisnotforevrx — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:02:39 -0600

We all hate dark circles under our eyes. They make us look like raccoons. Whether you get them from lack of sleep, eating right, or genetics, we all get them sometimes. Luckily, I know many ways to significantly fade them away. If yours are genetic, they will never completely go away, unless you get plastic surgery, but that is temporary, painful, expensive, and not worth it!

How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner over False Lashes

H550 — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:26:00 -0600

The key to making false eyelashes blend is to apply a dark liquid eyeliner over the false lash line on your upper eyelid. The challenge is that liquid eyeliner dries quickly and requires a steady hand. Because liquid eyeliner is applied after you have already put on much of your foundation and eye makeup, it can also make cleaning up complicated. The following tips will help you apply eyeliner to make your false eyelashes blend well.

How To Learn More About Lip Enhancement and Lip Augmentation

Joy455 — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:53:00 -0600

We see beautiful pouty lips on famous faces and find ourselves wanting those same lips for our very own. Lip enhancement, also referred to as lip augmentation, is generally a cosmetic surgery that allows us to achieve that pouty lip we desire. For this particular operation, patients are injected or implanted with their choice of filler to make the lips plump. The lips are usually swollen for several days after the procedure and sometimes a follow-up procedure is needed to complete the new lips.

With all the options available for lip enhancement, sometimes we'd like a little more information to help us decide which alternative is right for us. Here are some tips on how to learn more about lip enhancement and lip augmentation:

How To Get Permanent Lipstick and Lip Liner

Joy455 — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:35:00 -0600

When we think of permanent lipstick and lip liner, we usually think of a permanent solution for those wanting to look their best without the everyday inconvenience of applying makeup. But did you know that cosmetic lip tattooing is also used to correct damage caused by oral cancer, chemotherapy and sun damage? And it is an excellent solution for those who are partially or completely blind or have an unsteady hand and cannot apply their own makeup.

Although believed to be a new procedure, cosmetic lip tattooing has actually been a beauty-enhancing practice used by women in ancient Mediterranean and African cultures for years. Today, cosmetic lip tattooing is available through tattoo artists, cosmetologists and surgeons almost everywhere. Permanent lip liner is used to perfectly shape the lips by outlining them with color while permanent lipstick is used to color the fleshy part of the lips.

How To Choose the Right Makeup for Green Eyes

Joy455 — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 02:31:00 -0500

"I have green eyes. What colors should I use to bring them out?" "My eyes are green, so I was wondering what the right makeup color is for me?" Sound familiar? If so, grab a cup of coffee, pull up a seat and read on to discover the right makeup colors to enhance the beauty of your own green eyes.

How To Choose a Creme Lipstick Lip Gloss

Brittany476 — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:48:00 -0500

Lipstick is composed of pigments for color and oils for moisture. Wax gives lipstick its shape. The amount of these ingredients determines how the lipstick feels and looks on your lips. Crème lipsticks contain more oil, which makes them lighter. They are also called moisturizing lipstick, hydrating lipstick, and lip rouge. They look dewy and luscious on lips and feel very smooth. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you choose a creme lipstick lip gloss:

How To Learn Natural Beauty Tips

Brittany476 — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 22:46:00 -0500

Natural beauty is about enhancing the looks that you have. Play up your best features and use minimal makeup on the rest of your face. You will then have your best face on without looking like you tried at all. You want to be able to see the skin underneath, not the makeup.

Cheekbones If you have naturally high cheekbones, you might want to use a shimmery pink or brown crème blush (depending on skin tone). Use only one coat of mascara and subtle lip gloss.
Skin For the person with great skin, no foundation is needed, only a swipe of tinted moisturizer for a sun-kissed look. For dark skin tones, a natural look would consist of gold and bronze eye shadows, blush with brown undertones, and plum or clear lip gloss. Medium skin tones look natural with brown, grays, and mauves on eyes and lips. Be sure to reduce shine with blotting sheets, especially if you have oily skin.

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How To Remove Lipstick

Joy455 — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:14:00 -0500

If you wear a lot of dark-colored lipsticks then you know the dreaded task of trying to remove that color from your lips. Most of us have been known to use the old method of simply wiping that stubborn lipstick off with a tissue only to be left with a faded sticky mess. So what is the secret to removing lipstick? A lot of women swear by cold cream and why not? Not only is cold cream a product designed to remove makeup, but it has the added bonus of leaving your lips soft and smooth. Cold creams, however, are not the only beauty secret for removing lip color. Both baby oil and petroleum jelly are also ideal for removing lipstick and keeping your lips soft and smooth. Now that you know the secret to removing lip color, just follow the steps below and you'll be well on your way to lipstick-free lips in no time.

How To Get Permanent Eye Makeup

Melissa439 — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:30:00 -0500

Like many women, you may be stuck in a makeup routine rut. You wake up an hour or two before work or something important and apply your makeup with a careful hand. Eye liner, mascara, eye shadow, every day the same. Wouldn't it be nice to wake up and have it done already? With advanced procedures of permanent eye makeup, you, too, can wake up as a beauty queen.

How To Apply Eye Makeup

Melissa439 — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 23:05:00 -0500

A simple application of eye make-up can rev up your eyes in an instant. Depending on the look you are going for, eye make-up can give you a look of natural beauty or that of a Hollywood star. It does not take a make-up expert to get great-looking eyes. The list of suggestions below will help you apply eye makeup to achieve whatever look you prefer.

Invest in a few good eye shadow brushes. The ones I find that are best to work with are angled or blunt-ended soft brushes. A small tipped brush makes eyeliner application a breeze. It is never a good idea to use your finger to apply eye shadow; this will make for an uneven, sloppy application. Another good tool to have is an eyelash curler. Some companies sell them for twenty bucks. I personally have no complaints with one I bought at the dollar store. Another tool you need is an eyelash/eyebrow brush.

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