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Makeup

How To Perfectly Apply Eye Liner

In this video turorial, mark makeup artist Cynde Watson shows you how to apply eye liner. In this lesson, she teaches you a two step technique that will make applying eye liner to your lash line fast and easy.

Here’s what you need:

eye liner pencil
liquid eye liner

Products used in video:

mark Eyemarker Color On Line in Jet
mark On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in Cleo

Enjoy!

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How To Choose The Right Foundation Shade

Before you can even start thinking about foundation colors, you need to decide what type of coverage you need.

Sheer Coverage: Best for a light, natural coverage.
Moderate Coverage: Best for those of us that want to hide minor imperfections such as a few tiny scars, acne, or skin discoloration.
Full Coverage: Best for skin that may need extra coverage. This kind of foundation coverage is a good choice for downplaying burns, birthmarks, bruising and scars.

Okay, after you have decided on the coverage that is best for you, it’s time to focus on finding the perfect shade. The best way to do this is by conducting a stripe test.

Choose three hues that closely match your skin tone.
Dab a stripe of each shade on your jaw.
Always look at the stripes of colors in natural daylight.
The right foundation color will disappear into your skin, NOT change its color.

However, if you can’t find a shade of foundation that perfectly matches your skin then go with a shade that is slightly darker.

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5 Easy Steps To Prepare Your Skin For A Flawless Makeup Application

Your makeup, especially foundation sticks better to your face when your skin is clean, moisturized and ready for application. That means you must get in the habit of caring for your skin everyday. Because skin that is well-cared for not only is it healthier but it allows for a smoother makeup application.

So, to prepare your face for perfect looking makeup, here’s what you do:

1. Apply cleansing cream or lotion.

Okay okay. Before you start, use a headband or hair clip to pull your hair back and keep it out of the way.

Next, place dabs of cleanser on your forehead, nose, cheeks, chin and neck. Use light upwards and outward circular movements to spread the cleanser over your face and neck.

2. Remove cleanser.

Use tissue, a damp washcloth or moist cotton balls to remove the cleanser. Be especially gentle when removing the cleanser from the delicate skin around the eyes.

Apply cleanser as needed.

3. Apply astringent toner.

Moisten a cotton ball with the toner and smooth the cotton ball over your entire face and under the chin and neck.

4. Apply moisturizer.

If you have dry and delicate skin, apply a moisturizing lotion. Simply dab a small amount of the moisturizer on the forehead, cheeks, chin and neck. Blend upward over the face. Also, it’s a good idea to apply a small amount of eye cream around your eyes.