Make-Up Tips and Guidelines

Recently, some designers have reclaimed red for lips. They showed red lipsticks on their runway models when showing their collections.

A light foundation glides on smoothly. If matched correctly, it will give you a  natural look.  Applying enough powder to get the same coverage will make the skin look dry and the powder may even cake.  Use powder only as a setting product and as a touch up during the day.

According to the WSJ, "Why the Perfume Business is beginning to Stink," December 24, 2007; there were more than 200 new upper end perfumes introduced in 2006 in the US. No wonder it is confusing to find a scent that you like. With so many cologne and perfumes to choose from one can easily be overwhelmed.

Every eye is different but here are some basic tips to achieving a soft polished look when applying your eye shadow.

Makeup application is very similar to painting a picture.  An artist uses many different brushes to achieve his or her desired effect.  For example, when painting the background an artist may use a different brush than the one he or she uses for details in a painting. Like an artist when we apply foundation and other make-up we need to use different brushes to achieve the desired effect.