Party
Glamour - 7 Holiday Makeup Tips for Busy Women
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by Livia Mercer
With the party season almost on top of us we all need to refresh
our ‘Party Glamour Repertoires’. Almost all of us are pressed
for time and don’t have hours or even an hour to do our makeup.
So I have compiled some tips for getting ready for that party
or BBQ no matter how rushed you are.
1) Start Fresh: Before you do anything else, make sure
your skin is well cleansed and moisturised. Don’t even think
about just adding some more makeup on top of what you have
on. Trust me, this will only take a few minutes but the results
will justify spending the time. Take your makeup off; the
makeup remover wipes are fantastic to remove makeup in a hurry.
Rinse your face with water, and then add moisturiser. You
may find that the moisturiser you used in winter may be too
heavy for summer, especially if you are outdoors, so opt for
an oil free moisturiser. In summer a lot of women find tinted
moisturisers an excellent choice.
2) The Right Foundation: You must remember that your
foundation is not a mask. Your foundation is designed to even
out your skin tone and hide any blemishes, but most of all
it must look natural. Use a foundation type that you find
the easiest to apply in a hurry. If you find liquid foundations
too fussy, opt for a powder foundation. Generally anything
that can be applied with a makeup sponge or a brush is quick
and easy to apply.
3) Healthy Holiday Glow: Brush Bronzing Powder over
the top of your foundation or tinted moisturiser for an instant
healthy holiday glow. For this, use a large round brush, dip
it into your Bronzing Powder and then knock the base of the
brush against a hard surface. This will disperse the powder
from the tip of the brush allowing you to get a very natural
looking glow all over the face. Remember to take the Bronzing
Powder past your jaw line, down your neck and even down your
décolleté if you are wearing a revealing top.
4) Eye Bright: This summer there are some beautiful
light, bright, and shimmery eye shadows on the market. Make
your eyes the centre of attention with a little sparkle. Choose
one colour that is most flattering for you. These are generally
opposite colours to your eye colour. Eg: Brown eyes – Blue
eye shadow, Blue eyes – Brown eye shadow, Green eyes - Gold
eye shadow, ect. With shimmery eye shadows it is always best
to stick to the one colour unless you are very experienced
in application and blending. This will also cut down on the
application time. Apply the shadow starting above your eyelashes
and take it up just past the crease in your eyelid. Blend
lightly so you don’t have a visible line.
5) Line Right: An eyeliner is a must for well-finished
eye makeup. Draw a line as close to your lashes as you can
and follow it up with a very dark eye shadow applied with
a narrow brush. This will not only even out the liner and
give you a smoky look but it also seals the pencil line so
it won’t budge through the night. If you are very game and
you still have a bit of time you can apply liquid liner over
the top. This makes for a very intense, dramatic look and
it ensures that nothing will budge your eyeliner.
6) Frame Well: Don’t forget your mascara. This is worth
spending a minute on, as your lashes will frame your eyes
to perfection. If the day or night is going to be hot, it
is best to use a waterproof mascara, just to be on the safe
side. Use a mascara that is not more than 3 months old (for
hygiene reasons). Wipe the end of the mascara wand to remove
any excess product and start applying it to the centre of
the top lashes by gently wriggling it between the hairs and
moving up to the ends. Repeat this a couple of times then
move to the corners of the eyes, first the inner corner then
the outer corner. Do not apply mascara to the lower lashes.
The transfer from your top lashes when you blink is enough.
7) Killer Pout: Lip Glosses are the perfect way to
finish off your party look. Not only are they quick and easy
to apply, they are very glamorous too. Lip Glosses also make
your lips appear fuller. You can either get a coloured gloss
or use a clear gloss over your lipstick. If you are using
a coloured gloss apply foundation to your lips first. This
will hold your lip-gloss to your lips well. Then apply your
lip-gloss the following way: instead of putting gloss on like
you do lipstick (from left to right, top then bottom); first
apply gloss to the middle of your bottom lip only.
Rub lips together. This will keep gloss from going on too
thickly. Then if more is needed apply to bottom lip only again,
until the desired look is achieved. If you are using a clear
gloss over your lipstick, give your lipstick a minute on your
lips to settle then follow the application rules as above.
As they say practice makes perfect, but even with limited
experience you can follow these steps to achieve a beautiful,
fresh looking makeup that you can accomplish in 15 minutes.
© 2006-2007 Livia Mercer - The Beauty Review Online Magazine
About the Author:
Livia Mercer is the creator of The Beauty Review. A FREE monthly
online magazine for women who love beauty and cosmetics and
want REAL product reviews by REAL women. For a free, subscription,
visit: http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au
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