What Your Look Says About You

Classic and Sophisticated

The look: Women who desire an elegant air want to come off as calm, cool and collected. To match that polished personality message, they often go for an understated, well-proportioned effect. Aim for toned-down, balanced makeup and hair cues. "No single feature should overpower another." 

How to get it: An urbane babe always looks flawless, so use base to even out your skin. Try Cover-Girl Advanced Radiance Compact Foundation. "On the rest of your face, stick to subdued colors," says Crystal. Tresses should be sleek. Run smoothing cream through them before blow-drying and flat-ironing, recommends Gradone. 

How to perfect the look: Not sure which pink shade to choose? For a gorgeous natural look, choose a pink moisturizing lipstick that mimics the color of your lips. To plump up your pout, try a beigy pink gloss that will give your kissers a luminescent shine.

10. Maybelline

Maybelline cosmetics are being used in more than 129 countries so is the world’s leading cosmetic brands. It is an American brand covering the wide range of products as lip glosses, eyeliners, eye shadows, nail colors, mascaras, best make-up foundation and much more. Using the make-up of this brand originally make you look like an adventurous girl with glamorous looks. 

9. Revlon

Revlon is the oldest cosmetic brand ever known. It is an American brand dealing in skincare, hair care, make-up, fragrances and personal care products. As the company is getting older it is developing more trust in its consumers. The first product ever launched by this brand was nail enamel and it is still its specialty. The exotic and unique names of its products draw more attention towards this brand. Quality of all the products completely fulfills the demands of its consumers. The brand can boast-off its affordability and hence better average sale. Revlon is a complete essence of creativity and femininity.

8.Urban Decay

Urban Decay is a cosmetic brand that had earned 5th Annual Best Cruelty Free Cosmetics Line Award. This feminine and hot brand is a beauty with an edge. It is actually for those who relish their personality, want it to be appealing and have a style to express it. This brand is famous for its widest as well as wildest range of the shades of different colors in eyeshade kits and other innovative products. The bestselling are Naked Palettes (eyeshade kit) to eyeliners, lip liners, mascaras, setting sprays and many other exciting items. Though the brand is expensive still it has been holding the market for more than 15 years.

7. Oriflame

Oriflame is a Swedish cosmetic brand. This brand sells personal care products, nutritional products and accessories as well. This brand is widespread covering almost 60 countries of the world and holds a position in international market due to wide range of its quality products. The skin care products of Oriflame are targeting people of every age group. Make-up items are made from best ingredients and natural extracts. Fragrance, Body care, Hair care products and Accessories all provide you an affordable luxury where beauty goes beyond appearances. Interesting thing about this brand is that they offer you affordable packages and you can return the product back if you don’t like it (this brand trusts itself) .

6. Olay

Olay is a leading skin care cosmetic brand since two years. It is an American brand passionate for making a difference in your skin. Olay provide a wide range of skin care products including anti-aging skin care products, cleansers, moisturizers and acne treatments for every age group. The heritage of this skin care brand is huge and still expanding. Though it is an expensive brand but the quality of its products justifies the cost. Olay’s current slogan “Challenge what’s possible” perfectly suites this brand. 

5. MAC

Make-up Art Cosmetics or M.A.C is the most trust worthy brand. Its products have more than 100 shades for eyes, lips, nails and face. It has everything that a make-up addict wants. This brand produces finest quality make-up that is affordable and suitable for professional make-up artists. Every product of this brand is 100% pure and cruelty free for all skin types. M.A.C make-up is the top choice of make-up artist in New York Fashion Week held every year as it is specially made to withstand high lightening effects during photo shots.

4. Clinique

Clinique is one of the most expensive cosmetic brands. It is regarded as the safest cosmetic brand as it’s all the products are dermatologically allergy tested. Main products are skincare, make-up items, fragrances and toiletries. The good thing about this brand is that dermatologists recommend its products for many purposes, so attract more consumers towards it. The producers kept on improving the quality of products. Each product is manufactured differently in different countries according to the skin tones of the inhabitants of that country and climatic conditions. 

3. Lancôme

Lancôme is an international cosmetic brand with the enormous number of high quality products. All make-up of this brand is light and gives your face natural touch; its foundation is said to truly Visioniare that evens your skin tone and has concealer, lipstick is lead free and nail colors are available in thousands of shades. All of the skin care products keep you smooth and soft. All of the fragrances are sensational and attractive. Lancôme will provide you 100% guaranteed satisfaction in all the range of its products .

2. Avon

Avon is an American international manufacturer and distributor whose products are sold over 140 countries in the world. It is 5th largest beauty company and also ranked as 2nd largest direct selling enterprise as it is a big Multi level trader. The beauty care, household and personal care products are manufactured by this brand. The great fame is earned by this brand due to the door-to-door selling strategy and idea of advertisement through brochures. Jewelry, accessories and clothing are also sold along with beauty care products. Though it is affordable; entire product’s quality can be expressed in a single word that is simply Awesome that gives you a glamorous look.

1. L’Oreal

L’Oreal is the famous cosmetic brand that surely needs no introduction. L’O real Paris is currently world’s largest cosmetics brand dealing with the complete range of hair color, skin care, make-up, perfumes and hair care. It French brand has manufactured more than 500 hundred products just for your perfect beautification and satisfaction. L’O real itself owns other 20 famous make-up brands spread all over the world. L’O real has faced many controversies and successfully maintained its status in world’s market. Highest selling products belong to this brand as they are affordable, most famous, well-advertised and trustworthy. The current slogan “Because we’re worth it” involves more consumers. This brand has introduced the range of Kids care products with a slogan “Because we’re worth it too”.

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What is a makeup artist?

A makeup artist is someone who uses cosmetic techniques and processes to create beauty upon the human body. In its simplest form, makeup artistry enhances a person's appearance, bringing out color and features and hiding or smoothing out flaws, using cosmetic products. At its most extreme, makeup artistry creates imaginative characters and special effects for films, television, photography and theater.

There are two main categories of makeup artist. Cosmetic or fashion artists range from the clerk at the store makeup counter to the artist who prepares fashion models for photo shoots. The makeup artist knows how to make the subject look her or his best, and understands the different effects required by lighting and digital photography. The fashion makeup artist also works with designers to create a certain look for the model, such as emphasizing lip shape or cheekbones. Thanks to digital cameras, makeup artists are increasingly in demand for weddings, fashion shoots, fashion shows, corporate headshot photography, and other special events that will be photographed or recorded.

The other main type is theatrical and film makeup artist. This person enhances an actor's features to emphasize the character he or she plays in performance art. Young actors can be made to look old, older actors to look younger, creative characters can be created from nothing, and the makeup can change as the character changes in the course of the story. Like a fashion makeup artist, the theatrical and film makeup artist learns to work with different lighting conditions, the distance between the stage and the audience, and the requirements determined by digital and high definition cameras. At its most creative, special effects artists create fantasy creatures, the illusion of blood and gore, imaginative sci-fi creatures, characters from eras gone by, and so much more. This field is often regarded as one of the most creative and lucrative areas of makeup, but it can also be one of the most challenging to break into.

The qualities of a good makeup artist include, but are not limited to: great customer service, creativity, self-motivation, good time management, understanding of art and design, great listener, comfortable making recommendations and offering feedback to clients, arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity and near vision (ability to see detail up close). Does that sound like you? If so, perhaps becoming a certified makeup artist is the right path for you. Click the button below to find schools near you and start exploring your options.

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How should I find, compare and contact makeup schools?

The first step to becoming a professional makeup artist is to get the education and get licensed, if applicable in your state. If you're considering becoming a cosmetics professional, talk to makeup schools about their programs, the cost of tuition at their campus, curriculum and any other questions you have. Everyone learns a little differently and has slightly different priorities when it comes to choosing the right college, so we created this handy step-by-step How to Choose a Beauty School checklist to help. We advise you to talk to a number of different campuses near you and get all your questions answered, so you can make a confident decision on which makeup college will best meet your needs and set you up for success. We find that the average student considers 3 to 5 schools before making a final choice, but because makeup is a highly specialized program and not every state offers licensure in this field, the number of options may be smaller. It's an important life decision that should be considered with care after comparing your school options. Makeup schools nationwide are enrolling now! Find schools near you to get started.

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How I Discovered Self-Confidence Without All That Makeup

Try as I might, I've never been able to fully avoid makeup. I’m a female, after all. Almost all of the women in my life have worn it, I have seen it in all the magazines, and it was a staple in any bathroom I ventured into as a child. Basically, as a young girl, I realized that makeup was a big fucking deal.

As I entered middle school, I was struck with the pressure to wear makeup. All of the girls around me had thick black eyeliner on their top lids and a ton of concealer everywhere (even on their clothes). There was not a natural skin tone in sight. With the peer pressure mounting, I began to apply some pink, glittery eye shadow on my eyelids. Looking back, whatever I was putting on my eyes was probably cancerous. Alas, my eyes were sparkly disco balls for one too many weeks in the fifth grade.

All along, as I ventured through the cosmetic aisles in every major drugstore, it never felt right. Makeup just never felt like me. I felt like a completely different person whenever I would smear powdery colors of various shades and textures all over my face. I felt as if I was putting on a physical mask to accompany the fake personality I portrayed to my peers. I was not one of those girls that wore makeup as a form of self-expression. I was just doing it because that’s what I thought all girls did. I was brainwashed to believe that it was a rite of passage and that I could not be a successful female without it.

When my skin decided that acne was going to happen, I took that as a cue to stop with the makeup. Without the makeup, I had no shield to protect me from the judgments of others. The weird thing is, I enjoyed this newfound freedom. I enjoyed not caring what everyone else thought of me. That is when I began to discover self-confidence and the power that loving yourself can have. I no longer needed makeup to hide my imperfections because, even though I was aware of them, they never bothered me. In fact, I began to listen to my imperfections (which sounds way deeper than I meant it to). Every time dark circles would form underneath my eyes, I took that as I sign that I needed an earlier bedtime. As for pimples, I took that as a sign that puberty sucks, but also that my skin needed some TLC. Without makeup, my body image wasn’t too shabby.

I am not saying that makeup is a monster and that we should all burn it with our bras (although, that does kind of sound like fun, right?). I think that, done right, it can be a beautiful thing and I admire girls that express themselves with their cosmetics. The thing is, makeup should never be seen as a substitute for confidence. I remember a school psychologist telling me that she would not leave her house unless her makeup was perfectly done, even if it meant that she was going to be late for work. That made me sad for many reasons, the main one being that even a successful grown woman (who advises young women, no less) felt that her makeup defined her to the point where she physically could not leave the house without it. That should never be the case.

Proper Make-up application tips.

Some people think that there are girls who are prettier without make-up, but they are missing a point in that statement. There are girls who look prettier without make-up for 2 facts. 1: The girl whom they’re talking about, don’t know the proper make-up application. 2: The person whom they’re talking about doesn’t know the proper make-up tools to use in order to enhance her beauty. Cosmetics are made to beautify or to enhance your natural beauty. So if it does not work that way, it means you’re not doing it the right way and you’re not using the best make up that’s made for you. Make-up was the most fabulous thing that was ever made for girls. You don’t have to be so damn rich just to buy the best make up for you. Why not buy a make-up for yourself just like you buy a shampoo for your hair every month? Why not bought a make-up for yourself just like you bought a vitamin for your health? It’s not that painful to look better. You don’t have to buy all sets of make up to enhance yourself. Even if you’re the prettiest girl on earth it’s not impossible to enhance your beauty more! Why not? You don’t have to buy the most expensive brand nor the cheapest brand as well. Sometimes there are expensive make-ups that would ravage your skin due to its ingredients that could clog your pores. Look for a make-up with vitamin E or C for protection. If you’re going to put some make-up, it doesn’t have to be too much and you don’t have to erase the entire face just to look prettier. There are 2 goals in make-up application. No.1 Hide all the flaws and imperfections and No.2 Enhance all the asset. Any surface of your face where you put light colors protrudes and any surface of your face where you put dark colors recedes. So if you have protruding cheeks, use bronzers instead of blushers and if you already have a striking nose, don’t put nose line at the sides of your nose anymore. Just enhance it by applying a highlighter with a light eye shadow or a pearly loose powder from your nose bridge to the nose tip. Before you learn everything about make up application, you should first correct the shape of the most important part of your face, which are the eyebrows. If your eyebrows are not in a good shape, no matter how good you are in enhancing your eyes, something will still look awkwardly wrong in your face and sometimes you won’t even notice it even if it’s already screaming just above your eyes. Your eyebrows emphasize your emotions which gives a big impact on other’s impression towards you. If your eyebrows are too thick or too thin, others will think that you’re grumpy even if you have a golden heart. Fixing your eyebrows is not just like you’re choosing which celebrity’s eyebrows you would like to copy. It’s not you who will decide if you’re going to wear your eyebrows thicker or thinner, longer or shorter but your own facial features. If you follow the real cosmetologist rules for fixin’ your eyebrows, you will definitely look at your best and your face will definitely look more feminine and glowing. Some people will notice a great transformation in your face ‘if’ you made it right. This picture will help you do the proper shape for your eyebrows. After this step, you could now move forward to learning the different types of proper eye make-up applications. –Mikage Saito Nasayao

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Circus Carnival Lady Bones

EYESHADOW SHAPES

DIFFERENT KINDS OF BRUSH FOR YOUR EYES!

Flat Stiff Brush:

It’s main use is to apply eyeshadow over the lid. You can also use the tip of the brush to apply eyeshadow under the lower lash line, or to create a very defined line in the crease of the eye. The best use for the Eye Shader brush is for packing color onto the eye lid.

Pencil Brush:

The Pencil Brush is ideal for applying color under the eye, or smoking the color out for a soft effect. Because of the fine tip of the brush, you can also use it to apply color to the crease area in a fine line. This brush also works great for applying shadow to the outer part of the eye to darken and intensify the color.

Soft Dome Brush:

This brush is all about the blending. Because of its softer bristles the brush gives a more delicate blended effect to the eye. I like to use this brush to blend out harsh lines under the brow bone or for blending concealer under the eyes.

Stiff Dome Brush:

Stiff Dome brushes come in many different sizes. A larger brush is great for feathering out color, where as a smaller brush is more precise and easier to use on smaller eyes. This is perfect for feathering out color to create a smokey eye, or for blending out the crease. This brush is meant for blending instead of packing on color.

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DIFFERENT EYESHADOWS

A coloured substance that you can put on your eyelids. A cosmetic available in various colors or tints and applied especially to the eyelids to enhance the eyes.

How to Get Glowing Skin in Just One Week !

 STEPS ON HOW TO GET GLOWING SKIN IN JUST ONE WEEK!!!

1 Take off all your makeup using a makeup remover (ponds cold cream works great). Just wet your face and rub it in then gently wipe off with a wet washcloth.

2 Using a gentle facial cleanser like purpose gentle cleansing wash or Johnson's baby wash. Rub it all over your face then wipe off with a wet washcloth. After that, splash your face with warm water to make sure all the product is off.

3 Get a facial buff (which you can get at any drugstore). Add some of your facial cleanser and wet it then exfoliate your face with it. Be careful not to rub too hard. After you've finished, splash your face with warm water again then pat your face dry with a towel.

4 Get an ice cube and rub it all over your face and under your eyes then pat your face dry with a towel. This will close up all your pores and get rid of any puffiness you might have.

5 Witch hazel is a great astringent. Using a cotton ball or a piece of toilet paper put some on it and swipe it all over your face. This will get rid of any remaining dirt that may be on your face and help to clear up any pimples you have. If you don't have witch hazel you can use any mild astringent.

6 Moisturize. Moisturizing is key to clear skin no matter what type of skin you have including oily. Try to find one that doesn't have much added fragrance in it. Anything mild will do the trick. A vitamin c lotion would be best if you have any marks or scars on your face because it will help to fade them.

7 If you have dark circles, fine lines, under eye puffiness, or if you just want to prevent wrinkles, you might want to use an eye cream.

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Makeup Tips for Painting Up, Clowning, Krumping & Stepping. Costume Tips, & Props for Amateur Clowning

1. Professional white makeup base. Choose white cream or powder base make up. OR if you like the look of the clown on the left: Auguste makeup
2. Bright colored cream liner clown makeup. Black cream liner. Cream is my preference. Crayons and brushes work well for small detail areas.
3. Makeup sponge
4. Theatrical Face Powder- Super White powder for white (Fair powder for Auguste),
    and Neutral Set powder for colors.
5. Powder puff
6. Rouge. Choose cream for a brighter look. Choose powder for a soft look.

These tips work for all face painting. Clowning, Krumping, Painting Up

1. Start with a clean face. If you have sensitive skin- put a light layer of moisturizer on.

2. Using the makeup sponge, spread a thin layer of base makeup onto the face (for powder make-up- wet the sponge) using a stroking motion. Even out any inconsistencies and lines in the makeup by adding more or thinning heavy areas. For a smooth finished look, pat the base makeup with the make up sponge.

3. "Setting" your base makeup is next. First you need to "pack" your powder puff. To do this: pour about a tablespoon of your super white (fair for Auguste) theatrical face powder onto your powder puff. Now take both sides of the puff and rub them together using a back and forth rubbing pattern. When almost all of your powder seems to have disappeared into the powder puff, you  are ready to begin. Pat powder puff lightly onto the base makeup. Do not skip the setting of your makeup. When you do not set your face makeup, it tends to soften and the colors start to blend together. Thus creating a melting effect instead of nice crisp colors.

4. Adding Color and Design. This is where your individual design preferences come in. Do you want solid large designs? The large areas like the mouth, around the eyes, or large designs can be filled in using the makeup sponge. The crayons come in handy to draw the outline of the area to be filled in first, thus eliminating design mistakes. Do you want fine details? Use a paint brush (if you use a cheap one, you will be picking the hairs out of your creation).  Paint on the details with the brush. After each color, you need to "set" the color. Use your neutral set face powder and powder puff to lightly press the powder into the color. Setting each color as you use it prevents your colors from smearing or blending into each other.

5. Rouge. Yes, even the boy's! I prefer a cream rouge for the men. It has a brighter look. If you are doing a girl clown, think about trying a powder rouge. It's look is very soft and pretty. You can apply the cream rouge with either your fingers or your makeup sponge. With the powder rouge, dampen your make up sponge and apply lightly. "Set" your rouge with your neutral set face powder.
   

   Note: For the Auguste clown's beard you need to purchase a stipple sponge. After applying the
            white beard color, "set" it with your super white face powder. Using the stipple sponge,
            lightly dip it into the black color liner makeup. Lightly dap beard area with stipple sponge
            making a series of little dots. Do not make the color solid. "Set" with neutral set powder.