Christmas Beauty Ideas

CHRISTMAS BEAUTY IDEAS

Party make-up

Party make-up has to be right if you want to look beautiful at Christmas. The key to looking great for your  Christmas Party  is to put on your eye shadow first. Then apply your foundation and any other make-up you want to wear. This way you know that any loose eye shadow won’t fall in those places you don’t want it.

Simple up ‘do

Christmas is such a frantic time that it can be difficult to find the energy to fuss over hair styles. Yet if you want to look fantastic then one of the best beauty tips you can master is the art of simple hair dos. If you want to put your hair up, try twisting one section from the front of your hair; once twisted pin into place at the back of your head. Repeat with the other side. Then take the remainder of your hair and tie a messy bun. This look is elegant, simple and more importantly quick.

Glittery lips

Nothing says Christmas like glitter, and slathering some sparkly goodness on your pout will definitely bring you some Christmas cheer this year. To master the look, line your lips with a light coloured lip pencil and add foundation to the corners of your mouth. Then apply a creamy lipstick using a lip brush before using a flat brush to add on your glitter. You can finish with a gloss. To glam up your lips even more add some clear lip gloss. The one thing to bear in mind if you’re considering having glittery lips for a Christmas do is that drinking, eating and kissing may be off limits; so weigh up your priorities before donning a glitter pout.

Combat alcohol

 Alcohol dehydrates you and can leave your skin dry, grey and dull. To make sure your skin glows despite the endless flow of alcohol over the festive period your moisturiser won’t be enough. Instead invest in some cleansing milks that contain hylauronic acid. You could also apply a brightening face mask; look for ones that contain alpha-hydroxy acids, as this natural acid helps to destroy dead skin skills, firm up skin and moisturize.

Tired eyes

 To make sure you stay looking bright and alert over Christmas give yourself a little eye massage to get rid of puffy eyes. Begin at the corner of one of your eyes and work your way up, between your brow bone and your eye, rubbing as you go until you reach the outer edge of your eye. Repeat along your lower lash line. Also, be careful about where you apply your blusher as applying it too high can make you look tired.

Flat stomach

For most of us, a flat, washboard stomach is like the elixir of life – a distant, priceless dream that will never become a reality.  Yet we have a few tricks that might make that flat tummy achievable.  Firstly, try taking peppermint capsules or aloe vera juice. Each do a fantastic job in supporting the digestive system and both can help you achieve a flat stomach by preventing bloating. So that you can look amazing in your Christmas outfit, you can also cut out certain foods that can cause excessive gas and bloating. Try to limit things that contain refined sugar, or fermented products like cheese and alcohol.

Have a great time

We’re about to reveal one of the best beauty Christmas tips of all time, so sit comfortably and listen up. Here it is: enjoy yourself. It sounds so simple, but whatever you’re up to this Christmas, make sure you spend time with people you like and spend at least some time with people who make you feel good about yourself. Having a great time is the perfect beauty treatment because when you’re having a great time it shows: your skin glows, your eyes brighten and everyone warms to you and wants to spend time with you.

Beauty tips for Photos

Beauty tips for Photos

Here are 10 tips on how to look  good in pictures using make up! 

These are tips that can be for a professional photographer's shot or even just for your camera phone!

APPLY MAKE UP USING NATURAL LIGHT 

For best results apply your make up in natural light. Indoor lighting can alter the appearance of your make up. Some lights may wash you, out causing you to apply make up too heavily. 

WHEN USING POWDER, USE YELLOW-TINTED

Yellow tinted powder is better than shimmery or translucent powders for pictures. The other powders will reflect the light, leaving you with a shine. 

BLEND YOUR UNDER EYE CONCEALER

Blend out the concealer extremely well. If your concealer isn't well blended it may reveal fine lines and awkward coloring around the eye.

USE MATTE MAKE UP

When you're going to be photographed you want to avoid anything that is going to reflect light on your face. The camera flash and the added shimmer will leave you looking oily.

MASCARA AND BLACK LINERS

 The darker hue will give you better contrast. The contrast will make your eyes pop more. We all want that, right?

APPLY BLUSH

Skipping blush will wash your face out, especially under a heavy flash. Blush adds definition, wiithout the blush, you won't have nearly the amount of definition that you would have if you add a bit of blush. Start light and add more if needed.

NEVER SKIP THE LIPSTICK

 Skipping lipstick will cause your mouth to blend in with the rest of your face. You need to contrast your features for best results. Put on a bold lip or even something nude -- it all depends on what look you are going for!

AVOID SHADOWS WHEN TAKING PHOTOS

Try not to create any shadows on your face with make up.Do not apply dark shadows below the eyes. Also learn how to position your face towards the camera to avoid creating shadows across your face or under your chin

CONTOUR AND HIGHLIGHT

You can use bronzer a shade or two darker than your natural color to brush on under your cheekbones, under your chin, along either side of your nose, and the outer corners of your forehead. Apply a lighter color on the areas that light hits. Apply it to the tops of your checks, the center of your forehead, and the bridge of your nose.

TRY TO AVOID RED EYES IN PHOTOS

Don’t forget to use eye drops to get rid of any red lines in your eyes. Those pesky bloodshot eyes can really mess up a good picture. You can also help your eyes look bigger and clearer by using a little white shadow on the inside corners of both eyes.

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Shades of Beauty trends

 Trend Shades of Beauty

Vibrant shades may be all over the lips this season but not all over the face! 

The trends for eye shadows and blush are definitely warmer tones with a more contoured face. We’re moving away from the smoky eye and revealing a more refined stoic appeal with defined cheeks and lips. 

It’s still all about the brows, structured fuller brows and light on the eyeliner. It’s a look that frames the face rather than focusing on any one particular area. The look is sharp and crisp just like those brisk mornings you experience on a cool winters day. 

Tips for Applying Eyeshadow

TIPS FOR APPLYING EYESHADOW

When applying them, consider the eye shapes you have. The common types of eye shapes include the hooded lids, deep-set eyes, big eyes, small eyes, far apart eyes, round eyes, monolids, and almond eyes, upturned and down turned eyes, Asian eyes, close set eyes, oriental, prominent eyes, and so on. The general rule is to apply eyeshadow in a way to accentuate your diminished feature and diminish any overwhelming features.

When applying eyeshadow, ensure you use the correct type of brush. 

Some of the common types of eyeshadow brushes include the flat tipped brush to use on your eyelids, crease brush, tiny pencil brush and a blending brush.

When applying them, do not use vigorous strokes. Instead, use gently strokes and work until you get a uniform nice coat. 

Furthermore, just use the tip of your brush and feather it to where you want it to appear. Avoid swiping color back and forth i.e. apply towards one direction. 

In addition, when blending them, ensure you use swirling soft motions.

After using your eyeshadow brushes, ensure you wash them or when buying them, make inquiries of how it can be cleaned.
If you are using powder formulation and you want more vivid looks, you can wet the brush.

If you want to create depth, you might be required to use three hues or colors.

The general rule for using different colors is similar to the one of using different shades. The darkest color is applied next to the lash line up to the eye creases; the eye crease will have the medium color while the area above the eye crease to the brow bone will have the lightest or mild color.

When using eye shadow, you need carefully to pair them up with other makeup such as lip makeup or even the other eye makeup. They should complement each other. If you want to draw attention to your eyes, the other face makeup should be mild to make your eyes outstanding.

Eyeshadow- Using a cut crease

CUT CREASE EYESHADOW

TOOLS:

• Black Longwear Eyeliner Pencil

• Metallic Brown Shadow (Crease)

• Matte Colored Shadow (Lid)

• Black Kohl Pencil 

• Crease Brush 

• Mascara 

• Smudge Brush 

• Your Favorite Highlighting Shadow 

STEPS:

1. Line the crease “socket” with the longwear pencil by starting at one corner and tracing along the crease in an arched shape until you reach the other corner.

2. Dip the crease brush into the metallic brown shadow and sweep it back and forth over the crease line, concentrating on blending it directly on the line and upward but not downward.

3. Load up one more time with the metallic brown shadow and repeat step 2.

4. Line the upper lashline and wing it slightly at the same angle of the cut crease.

5. Switch to the blackest black kohl pencil and line the lower lashline and rim the inner waterline.

7. Pick any matte color in the rainbow and sweep it across the lid carefully. You can absolutely do this step before the liner if you’re worried about accidentally going over it.

8. Add a couple coats of mascara.

9. Dip the smudge brush into metallic brown shadow and sweep it under the liner on the lower lashline. Then stamp the highlighting shadow in the inner corners with your finger.

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DIY BEAUTY MONDAYS

Want to de-puff tired eyes?
	Option 1 - Green tea ! Damp green tea bags and lay them on your eyes.  The caffeine from the teabags helps to shrink the appearance of the blood vessels, and these antioxidants help eliminate inflammation. COOL right
	Option 2 - Raw potatoes! just peel and slice a cooled potato before applying to the eye area.  The potato acts as a natural astringent and will take down the swelling
Want to get healthy hair?
	An incredible hair mask which includes 5 basic ingredients egg yolk (for protein), avocado and olive oil (to nourish), and conditioner and mayo to naturally detangle and restore your strands. Mix all of the ingredients together, then apply the mixture to your hair for an hour or two. Then, simply wash it out for soft, shiny, and strong locks!
Want to get super-soft lips?
	Use an all-natural exfoliator a few times a week to get totally kissable lips!. All you need is 3 basic ingredients, 1 Tbsp white sugar , 1 Tsp raw cacao powder and 1 Tbsp raw honey.Combine ingredients in a small container. Apply a thin layer on the lips and let sit for 10 minutes then scrub away for perfectly soft lips.
Want to get flawless skin?
	Create a mask with 1 Banana mashed well, 2 tbsp heavy cream ,1tbsp of honey, 1 tbsp  of flour and 1 tbsp of water. This contains elastin to leave your skin feeling soft and supple. Mix this into a nice mousse. Add the water last—a little at a time to get a nice consistency. Apply to the face; leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse.
Want to make your own cheek and lipstain?
	All you need is 1 small beet, peeled and sliced,2 Tbsp coconut oil, 1 Tsp raw honey and a lip balm pot.Place water in the bottom part of a double boiler and bring to a boil. In the top part, place coconut oil and beets. Let simmer for 20 minutes before removing from heat. Stir in honey and let cool to room temperature. Remove beet slices and transfer mixture to a small lip balm pot. Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Five makeup tips

MAKE UP TIPS

1. LIPSTICK

You want to make sure your lipstick is not too defined at your cupid’s bow (the top of your lip), and that it goes all the way out to the inner corners of your mouth.

Be sure to press down hard as you apply.

2. MASCARA

You don't want to do quick soft motions when you apply mascara. 

Instead, jam the wand into the root of the lash and do zigzag motions as you go up.

3. EYELINER

Instead of looking straight ahead at the mirror, get as close to it as possible, stick your head up and bring your chin toward the mirror. 

You want to look down as you apply, starting at the inner corner and making sure to go all the way out to the fold on the outside of the eye.

4. EYESHADOW

Always start with a base shadow without any shimmer that matches the lightest skin tone on your face and apply all over your lid up to the brow. 

You should use this base shadow to make sure the darker shadows used on your lid up to the crease are properly blended.

5. EYEBROW

Always apply your brow pencil or powder to the upper portion of the eyebrow to lift your face up.

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