* Use a magnifying mirror when applying make-up as it will help you to achieve a flawless, natural application. Remember, if you can get your make-up to look good close up, it will look perfect in normal viewing.

* Place your magnifying mirror horizontally and, keeping your chin parallel to the horizontally positioned mirror, look down onto it when applying mascara. This little trick will help make it easier for you to lift and curl your lashes whilst applying your mascara and you will also be able to easily see and remove any clumps before they set.

* Always apply mascara on top of your lashes, not just underneath them. This should be done before applying the mascara underneath (as applying on top after you have done underneath will just flatten your lashes that you want to lift). Use your magnifying mirror in a vertical position, looking straight on to it, when applying mascara on top of your lashes.

* Apply your makeup in a room where there is a lot of natural day light (like having your mirror in front of a window so that the natural daylight faces onto your face whilst you are applying your makeup).If your makeup looks good in natural day light, it will look good in any light!

* When choosing a foundation, ask for a sample so you can try it out in natural day light. You will not be able to get a true match with the artificial lighting they have in the shops! Apply a stripe from below your eye down to your jaw (end just before going onto your neck). If the stripe “disappears” on your skin, i.e. it is the same color or almost identical to your skin, then congrats, you have found a perfect match!

* This is the furthest point on the cheek where blush should be applied.

* Apply blush along cheekbone from hair line downwards to avoid ending up with a heavy “blob” of color on the cheek.

* Always remember less is best.

* Be sure to do the blush test. Once you are done with your entire makeup stand back, look in the mirror. Check to see if your face is ‘balanced’. You should have on just enough blush to make you look as though you are blushing. If you have on any more than that you need to tone it down.

* To soften blush apply some powder over your blush. In the evening you have a little more liberty and so you could go a bit heavier according to the look you wish to achieve.

* When applying blush use a darker shade to contour your face and “lift” your cheekbones. We recommend light colors of Sacha Cosmetics blush to highlight.

* Use your blush brush to apply blush with small half-moon shaped strokes moving from your hairline to your cheek bones. Do not apply close to the nose. Keep your blush on the cheek bones.

* If you have sallow skin, pick a foundation that disappears on your face. To counteract your skin tone choose a pink or rosy blush.

* For a very natural look, apply blush on the cheekbones and eyelids matching the color of the lipstick.

* To tone down blush, apply a dusting of powder on top to subdue the color.

* Never overdo your blush application, tap excess blush off your brush before applying.

* Use a very small amount of blush for mid-day makeup touchup. The oil from your skin will grab color and intensify it.

* Invest in a big fluffy blush brush just as makeup artists use. It will give you a soft, even blush of color.

* Apply blush after powder for smooth, even look with no streaking.

* Glow Without Blushing. When you just want to add warmth to the skin instead of a standard blush color like rose, peach or plum, use a light to medium bronzing powder in place of blush.

* When you wear blush, DO find a color that is not too red for your skin tone since you will look sunburned.

Find a Picture of Celebrity Makeup

Get a good picture that shows the makeup style that you want to try to copy. It is important to make sure that you get a high quality picture of the celebrity’s face. The reason is because a full body picture will need to blown up and then you will have to hope that it is clear enough to judge from.

Choose Similar Shades of Makeup

After you have found a picture of the celebrity makeup style that you want to copy, it is a good idea to find similar shades of makeup. Keep in mind that it does not need to be exactly the same. For example, if Jennifer Lopez has three different shades of gray used for a smoky eyes look, you can use three different shades of purple instead. Feel free to use several different

Take Careful Notices of Makeup Techniques

In order to achieve the celebrity makeup style; you will have to take very careful notice of the makeup techniques
that have been used. To achieve the makeup style that you are interested in, you will have to apply these makeup techniques. The most important thing is for you to be aware of what you should be doing when trying to copy celebrity makeup styles.

Don’t Forget Any Makeup Aspect

If you are trying to recreate a celebrity makeup style entirely, it is important to make sure that you do not forget any makeup aspect. For example, if you are aiming for the entire look, you would not want to leave out specifics, such as blush or eyelash curling. If you are trying to achieve a certain eye makeup technique, you would not want to forget about applying eyeliner to your upper eyelid or blending eye shadow colors at the right area of the eyelid.

Practice the Celebrity Makeup Style

Keep in mind that practice makes perfect. Until you practice the celebrity makeup style that you are trying to achieve, you may not be able to perfectly it entirely. The best thing that you can do is practice the makeup style techniques with the colors that you want to try out.

These are just some of the many things that you should do if you want to recreate celebrity makeup styles. The main key is to make sure that you understand what you are doing (whether it is right or wrong), what you should be doing and practice it so that you can improve your makeup application skills. Over time, you should be able to copy a celebrity makeup style easily!

How to Apply Eye shadow

The first step in applying eye make up should be deciding what colors you want to use. The great thing about eye make up is that you can use more than one color and still come out with a fresh and easy look. The key is choosing the color that will stand out the most and apply that color to the entire eyelids. The next step would be to apply a lighter shade above the first color, when applying the lighter shade it should be done in one quick and easy movement.

How to Apply Eye Liner

Okay the hard part is over or so you think, the eye shadow is on just right, so now what? Yes you guessed it eyeliner, what would eye make up be with out eye liner that defines your eyes? Eyeliner is available in pencil and liquid forms you can choose the eye liner that you feel most comfortable with. To apply eyeliner it is best if you start at the inside corner of your eye with swift strokes by drawing a thin line close to your eyelids to the best of your ability. You can choose to do this one time for a subtle look or a few times for a more vivid look.

Application Tricks for Mascara

Eye Shadow checks, Eye liner Check, oh did you forget about the mascara that will make you bat your lashes like Betty boop? Mascara is also essential for making your eyes look sexy and inviting , with the right mascara and the correct application you won’t need those fake long eye lashes when you have your own to bat with. Talking about mascara it would not be cool if I did not mention, an eyelash curler, eye lash curlers and mascara go hand in hand while they both give your eyelashes that added boost to make them look absolutely gorgeous. It would be wise to invest in an eyelash curler when you are dressing your eyes. It is recommended that you curl the eyelashes first, before you apply the mascara to avoid pulling or breaking of the eye lash.

The key to wearing great mascara that won’t smear or smudge is to insert the wand inside of the mascara once your new tube of mascara is open, insert the wand and turn it inside of the liquid mascara before pulling it out, this prevents the mascara from drying out and looking clumpy on your face. Once you mastered this task, simply run your brush along the lashes in a smooth direction away from your face. If you want your mascara to appear thick you should apply two coats, if you choose this option it is best that you wait until the mascara dries until you apply the second coat. After the mascara is applied, it is recommended that you comb eyelashes with a comb to remove any clumps that may have formed while applying the mascara.

Now you are an expert on how to apply the most tantalizing eye makeup that will make men flock to your doorstep and want to get deeper into your souls through your eyes, so be careful. Eye make up can be a very powerful thing.

Prom Makeup Tips and Tricks

• If in doubt, mimic the magazines. Look through your favorite Teen publication and copy the look of the young and famous. Your makeup artist can copy the look on you or you can try it yourself before the big night.
• Apply blush, it’ll give you the virginal flushed look that oh so many women would kill for. If you have a cool complexion then use a rosy colored blush and for warm complexions bronzed blushes look fabulous.
• The biggest mistake people make when putting on makeup is that they highlight both the eye & the mouth. You need to pick one or the other
• Use a gloss instead of a lipstick, if possible, – This season it is all about the shine. Any color will do – just make sure that your lip color
  doesn’t wash your face out.
• Remember not to go overboard by applying a lot of shadow to your eye lids by wearing a deep lipstick – the lashes will say enough.
• Go in for long fake eyelashes to make your eyes stand out. Black or brown mascara flatters most skin tones.

Tips to Remember:

-Even out your eyes and your lips by bringing attention to only one

-Find good mascara

-Get 8 hours of sleep 2 days before

-Eat healthy… your face will be happy!

-Blend foundation evenly

-Wear a shiny gloss

-Less is more!