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Sunny days are perfect for picnics, fishing, taking a stroll in a park; plunging and splashing in a pool, walking barefoot on a sun-kissed sandy beach and for indulging yourself in everything that is summery. But are your eyes all set and geared up to face the bright and sunny days?

Sunglasses are an indispensable outdoor gear for protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun and for reducing the glare. Unprotected eyes which are exposed to the sun can have grave effects later. As it is better to be safe than sorry, use sunglasses whenever your program demands you to be out in the sun. Both young and the old sport sun shades. There is a wide range of choice to go with different tastes.

Apart from protection, sunglasses impart style and glam. It is regaining its popularity as a fashion accessory. It makes a fashion statement about the overall look of a person sporting a sunglass. Care should be taken while choosing, so that it suits the shape of the face. The lens comes in many colors to complement the color of your outfit.

The frames of sunglasses are available in different shapes. Some are designed separately for men and women, while some are unisex. Make sure it fits snugly before purchasing. Buying a designer sun shade or a good quality replica sun shade depends on one’s budget. Replicas give a fashionable look at an affordable price. It has to be durable. Good quality sunglasses have shatter-proof lenses, so that in case of an accident, the eyes are not endangered.

“Where there is sun, there is shade” is an Indian proverb. Sporting a pair of shades is an ideal way to bask in the sun and have fun. Once properly geared, go ahead and soak up in the warm sunny days. Have a safe summer in style!

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I just had to brag about my wife’s beauty consultant. We had a party the other night with all the bigwigs from work and so my wife’s consultant offered to do her makeup for her. Now I usually don’t put much stock in this beauty reps. I figure they don’t really not what they are doing and are just trying to make a buck off of gullible people, but when my wife came back to go to the party. DAMN!! She looked GOOD! Now I have been married a few years, so it take a something special to get that kind of a reaction these days. But, that did it. Of course, I didn’t feel too bad when half the people from my work were eyeing my wife. You can look, but don’t touch the merchandise! Anyway, if you want get some great products, visit her site at http://www.marykay.com/mariacolton

She might just knock your socks off.

George

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Applying foundation is the most sensitive thing, as if it is not done appropriately, then it would give you a pretty bad look. Therefore you need to understand as to how you are going to apply the foundation that would suit you the best. The right way to apply a foundation is that your skin looks natural and does not look any odd. If you are applying the foundation the right way then you are able to hide the roughness, spots, blemishes of your skin.

So when you are to apply a foundation, you must see as to what is your skin type and color, as this will help you to select the right foundation for you.

Now in the coming paragraphs, we are going to discuss different foundations one by one.
Liquid Foundations are suitable for all skin types. These foundations, they usually cover the entire area pretty easily and gives you a more natural look. They are pretty easy to apply as well. You can get the liquid foundations that are prepared in both the water based and the oil based formulas.

Cream Foundations are not a good choice because they dry up pretty quickly and it makes the blending of the makeup pretty difficult. They give a pretty extensive coverage and are known for their moisturizing properties and hence it is ideal for the normal and dry skin.

Compact Foundations are the best choice for oily and normal skin. They give lighter coverage when they are applied with a dry sponge and they give a heavy coverage when they are applied with a wet sponge.

Dual Active Powder Foundations are best for women who have less time for makeup and are in the working class and have to meet their deadlines. This provides the foundation and the powder in one application and gives excellent coverage.

The tinted moisturizer is best for all skin types and it gives a nice glow to your skin and helps moisturize the dry skin that gets more dry with the exposure to the sun. These moisturizers commonly are available with an SPF protection.

When you are selecting the foundation for you, you must know that the color of the foundation must be identical to your skin tone. So, you must go for a foundation that is yellow based foundation and must avoid the pink or orange tones. When you are selecting the color, you must select it in the natural light, which will give you the right idea as to what is best for you.

When you are applying the foundation, you must apply the foundation dots carefully on one side of the face first and then blend them well with the makeup sponge from top of your face to down, which would create a smooth and even finish. Now you need to repeat the same procedure to the opposite side. You must blend the foundation correctly and you must make sure that you have blended the foundation under the jawline, under the hair line and the ear lobes, corners of the nose, corners of the eyes and under the eyes. After applying the foundation, you must apply the powder by gently dusting it on the skin and this will set your foundation.

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There are a lot of techniques that you can use while applying makeup, which will change your look and appearance and would make you look a whole lot beautiful. There are some things that you can consider such as what is the right color for your skin tone, how to apply the makeup etc. In this article we are going to discuss these things to give you a general idea as to what is right for you.

1. You must not apply shadows to your eyes that are white or black and if you think you need to apply a light color you can select light beige. If you prefer to apply dark color and like it more, you can apply brown or gray.

2. Just remember that if you have an olive complexion, then you must avoid the gray shades.

3. You must not use the vibrant colors if you have a pale complexion.

4. If you are a blonde, then you must use pink shades for blush and lipstick, brunettes must use peach, and for redheads, they must use the shades that are bronze. You can also check the different shades with your skin to see as to what are the colors that suit you the best.

5. If you want to have a natural look, you can use brown mascara.

6. If you have small eyes and you want your eyes to pop, you can curl your eyelashes with a curler and apply mascara.

7. For eyelids, you must apply a light color on the lid and a darker shade on the upper outer lid. You must another shade around your eyelid crease that is darkest and you must blend it well too.

8. You must use a round tip blush brush and blend it well.

9. You can place foundation in dots on your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin and rub it well with your fingers.

10. You can apply a lip liner on your lips and then apply a lipstick for longer lasting effect.

11. Apply eye shadows with the makeup brushes and not use the tiny brushes that come with your cosmetic kits.

12. If you have acne, you must apply Neutrogena Foundation, which covers the acne spots really well and is tested and proven.

13. You must pat an eye cream underneath the eyes and then use a concealer, which has the yellowish tone and then apply the foundation according to your skin tone.

14. You can use an eyebrow pencil, which is sharp so that you can make thin eyebrow lines.

15. If you have a wide nose, then you must use a dark foundation and just apply it to the sides of your nose and then highlight the center of your nose by a light colored powder.

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There are a lot of skin problems such as pigmentations, skin irregularities, roughness of skin etc. and can cause pretty serious cosmetic concerns among women and these concerns can be addressed through makeup, which can camouflage these problems and makes the skin look more healthy and natural.

Add Life To Dull Skin:

You can apply color from a tinted powder or bronzer and can apply that gently over the skin of your cheeks, nose, and on the forehead, as well as your chin and this will add a new look to your face.

How To Prevent Applying A Heavy Makeup

It must be noted that when you are applying a concealing makeup, you must keep your hand lighter. It is always better to apply two light coats than applying a one heavy layer of makeup. The places that you need to take care of are the sides of the nose, the sides of the eyes and the inner portion of the eyes connecting with the nose, jaw line, hairline, and just apply the makeup as smoothly as you can.

How To Cover Pigment Marks

Generally the makeup is applied with a finger on the face. There is a difference with use of finger and the cosmetic sponge. With the finger, the dabs are generally harder, whereas with the cosmetic sponge, the dabs are much much lighter and you can spread the amount of cosmetic that you want. You can use makeup brush to reach the areas where it is difficult to spread the makeup with the finger or with the cosmetic sponge such as sides of nose, inner side of the eyes etc. You can dab the area with either the finger or the cosmetic sponge, the way you would like the best the area that is darker and do not try to rub the area, as the makeup that you have applied will be pulled off.

Pigmentation Under The Eyebrow Or Around The Hairline

These are the areas that are mostly overlooked. The best way to camouflage this area is to dab the concealer through the hair until the pigmentation is covered properly. You can then gently pat the powder off of your hair. The pigmentation can be covered that appears under the eyebrow with the same process as you have done to cover the dark marks around the hairline. After that you can also apply an eyebrow liner to cover the rest of the mark that is appearing through the hair so that it can be covered completely.

Pigments Around The Eye

The eye is considered as the most difficult area because of the contours around the eyes, eyelids and the crease. The best way to cover the dark areas around eyes is with a brush and should be done very smoothly as the skin around the eye is very thin. You must select a shade for the area around your eyes that matches your skin. You must remember as to spread the makeup in layers and not rub your finger too hard on the skin as it will take off the makeup that has already been placed in layers.

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Smoky Eyes Look: Apply a deep shadow on the eye lid. Dab some black eye shadow on the lower line on the kohl. Blend well, smudge and leave it at a darkish tone.

Natural Eyes Look: Apply pale, nertral eye shadow on the lids. Make sure the eyeliner is very thin. Curl the eyelashes.

Tips

• An eyelash curler is an important tool.
• Wash your makeup brushes regularly to disinfect them.
• Dry them at an angle whereby the water just drips out.
• Use Q tips to dust or wipe away excess color.

Hope these makeup tips for your eyes helped you

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You have probably noticed that your skin has a tendency to be blotchy whenever you suffer from cold or any other sickness. Over a film of foundation cream dust on pure white talcum powder. This will impart an all-over radiance to your skin. Apply creamy rouge and a vibrant shade of lipstick because this will add color to your face and give you a healthier look.

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Tired of your foundation disappearing on you? Had it with shiny breakthroughs just minutes into your day? Don’t blame your skin, blame the foundation. The culprit just might be a tad too much oil in your base. But don’t toss it. Apply your foundation as always, and maybe just a tad bit more. Then with a clean kleenex folded into squares, lightly press into your skin. You’ll see oil on your kleenex from the foundation, leaving behind just pure pigment on your skin. Results? Perfect coverage foundation that lasts a lot longer. Blotting is not just for lipstick you know.

Also see: How to apply foundation?

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Always follow the natural shape of your brow. Begin by brushing your brows up and back. A good rule of thumb to follow so you don’t lose the arch in your brows is to pluck from underneath on the outer arch and from up above on the inner part of the arch. Remember to apply some moisturiser soon after.

Get more information here: How to pluck eyebrows?

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A simple way to determine whether or not you may be allergic to a certain cosmetic: dampen an area of skin along your inner arm with tepid water. Apply the cosmetic you think you might be allergic to and leave it in place for 24 hours. If, after this length of time, there is some reaction, i.e. itchiness or redness, this indicates that your skin may be allergic to this cosmetic.

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