Fitness 4 Ever: Success Makeup

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Friday, 24 July 2015

4 tips for applying bronzer and making it last

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve made some pretty poor beauty decisions during my twenty-one years. There were the blue streaks in my hair during high school, the pink eye shadow that made me look diseased, my sophomore year lob… But one of my most unfortunate makeup looks would have to be the way I applied bronzer back in middle school AKA the era of bad beauty and fashion choices. | via

Monday, 6 July 2015

10 beauty products you need in your makeup bag

If you are a regular reader of beauty blogs or makeup artist interviews, you know that some of the same product names get dropped time and time again. While that’s probably due in part to some cosmetics companies’ relentless PR efforts, in most cases the products genuinely are the best.

Here are the top 10 products you should probably try at least once in your life, if you’re serious about your makeup. | via

30 makeup mistakes you're making

I know there’s probably been a time in your life when you’ve looked back over your Facebook photos and cringed at the sight of your own face. I know this because I’ve done it. Many times. What was I thinking going out in that turbo-tan foundation/face full of makeup/blush that took over my whole cheek? There are those types of mistakes (the ones you delete IMMEDIATELY), and then there are the ones that you might be still doing every day without even realizing it. Here are 30 of them — with easy fixes, I promise. | via

Tuesday, 2 June 2015

The 10 Rules of Eyelash Extensions You Need to Know

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Eyelash enhancement is a slippery slope. First, you spend hundreds of dollars in search of the perfect mascara. Then you start waking up early to apply false lashes every morning. And if you're still not satisfied, you fully commit to your fringe and take the plunge to get eyelash extensions. If you haven't tried them yet, brace yourself for a full-blown addiction.

Eyelash extensions are the flirty, sex-kitteny cousin of acrylic nails — they require consistent upkeep. The best ones look totally real, and if you go to the wrong tech, you could be putting yourself at risk for permanent damage. We interviewed extension experts Kim Jaynes and Erin Taylor of Borboleta Beauty, a luxury lash training and retail brand, to find out everything you need to know before you go for your first appointment.

Monday, 1 June 2015

5 Reasons Why Your Mascara is Clumping

Mascara junkies everywhere understand that there’s no fate worse than a clump in a perfectly good set of lashes. You spend so much time getting your eyelashes just right, then a clump comes out of nowhere and it’s a surefire sign a bad day will follow. Removing your makeup completely isn’t an option, and now you’re pretty much stuck with a clump, so what do you do? You prevent clumps from ever happening in the first place — with the tips below.

It’s Expired: When was the last time you changed your mascara? If you can’t remember, it’s probably been too long. Expired mascara gets dried out, plus bacteria gets into the formula, so you’re not only putting old, dried mascara on your lashes — which causes clumping — but you’re also putting your eyes at risk for a bacterial infection. Next time you get a new tube, write the date on the side of the mascara with a permanent marker. After six months, move on to a fresh mascara.

You’re Using Too Much: Two coats of mascara is fine, but after that things can get a bit thick. Piling on the mascara puts you at a greater risk for clumps. If you start to see clumps as you’re applying, you’ve likely reached the limit. Use a fine pin or a mascara comb to separate lashes and do some damage control on any clumps that may have happened.

MORE: 8 Tricks for Perfect Eyelashes

You’re Not Removing Properly at Night: Whether this means you’re not using a waterproof eye makeup remover when you should be or you’re not fully removing the mascara, any leftover, dried mascara left on your lashes overnight will mean definite clumps when you go to apply over that in the morning. Be sure you’re fully cleaning off your lashes before going to sleep to avoid thick mascara in the morning.

The Brush is Over-packed: When you pull the wand out of the tube to apply the mascara, clean off the excess from the mascara wand into the tube. Extra mascara on the wand simply means that you’ll be piling on too much product at once, which always leads to clumps.

You’re Not Wiggling: For the fullest, most beautiful lashes, place the wand underneath your top lashes at the root, and gently wiggle the wand as you begin to drag it upwards towards the tips of your lashes. This insures even distribution and full coverage of your lashes, so you’ll be much less likely to get clumps.

Image via Imaxtree

Saturday, 30 May 2015

The Easy Cat Eye: A Stress-Free Way to Get Winged Eyeliner

There are three ways to tell a girl is on top of her beauty game. The first is her ability to do a fishtail braid, the second is her ability to contour her face, and the third is her ability to not only apply a cat eye, but also to make the wings of her eyeliner even. Sure, these techniques may sound easy (and you’ve likely got a Pinterest board dedicated to them) but rest assured, nailing them down is no easy task.

Putting the fishtail and contouring aside for a minute, we’re focusing on getting the cat eye — in the easiest way possible. Beginners, don’t be swayed into attempting this makeup with liquid liner your first time out of the gate. (Seriously, experts practically use magic to get winged, liquid liner just right). To help you learn exactly what it takes to get a cat eye, we’ve broken it down into simple, easy steps. Take a peek, attempt the look, and enjoy the compliments that will no doubt flow in when you’ve nailed the cat eye.

MORE: 10 Things That Happen Every Time You Do a Cat Eye

What You’ll Need:

Dark Eyeshadow (black, brown, or navy blue work best)

Angled Eyeshadow Brush

Water

Step 1: Take your angled eyeshadow brush and dampen it just a bit, shaking off excess water.

Step 2: Dip the brush into your eyeshadow. Tap off or wipe off excess on the back of your hand.

Step 3: With the longest part of the brush facing your temple, place the brush on the outer corner of your eye, just above your lash line and slightly angled up towards the outer edge of your eyebrow. This will be the template for your wing, and envision it as a “flick” motion.

Step 4: Just underneath the wing you just created, use the brush to create a thicker wing, going from the outermost part of the wing in towards your eye, meeting your lower lash line. When you’re done, it should look like you drew a tiny, thin triangle on the outside of your eye.

Step 5: If necessary, get a bit more eyeshadow onto your brush, then fill in the wing with shadow. Once it’s solid, extend the line along the upper lash line to the inner corner of your eye. Voila!