Makeup Tips for the Ladies :)

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I realize that the layout on my blog cuts off some of the videos. I don't think it's a real big deal, I think you can still get the gist of the video.
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So some of us do enjoy playing with makeup. I'm definitely one of them. And I've been looking for ways to still wear makeup while at work or in class/traditions. I am a huge fan of Michelle Phan who is a makeup guru and this blog is probably going to be me plugging her videos and products.I moonlight as a makeup artist as well. :)

Using powder foundation is a better choice than liquid foundation. Powder doesn't melt :-).
There is one foundation I believe you should never ever ever use. ESPECIALLY if you're gonna be outside and hot. The Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. I used this foundation once and i've never used it again. It's incredibly cakey and melts in hot weather. I hate this foundation...I would never recommend it. Revlon and Rimmel London make good foundations, the Loreal Paris True Match foundation is the best. :-)

The Disney Look requires that makeup not be distracting and all colors that are used must compliment the skin tone. Well what does that mean? It pretty much means that you can only use neutral colors. And coastalscents.com has a really great neutral eyeshadow palette that costs $25!
Here is a link to the actual palette where you can purchase it.
http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1871_122/88-warm-palette.cfm
I am a huge fan of coastalscents.com also and I would recommend their products to anyone.

Eyeliner!!!
Eyeliner is a toughie for this. I'm not actually sure how far that you can push eyeliner thickness and length but I DO have a cool trick that makes it look like you're not wearing eyeliner at all! Before I get to that however I have a normal eyeliner tip without even using eyeliner. Get an eyeliner brush...they look like this...Get your hand on one of these. They range in prices from $3 for drugstore brands and $11 for brands like Sephora $20-26 for more expensive brands like MAC and NARS. Use a black eyeshadow instead of a black eyeliner pencil or liquid liner. The look is much less harsh and is easier to blend out harsh edges to make it look more natural.
Now onto my invisible eyeliner secret that really isn't a secret at all. Makeup artists everywhere use this trick to make models/actresses look completely natural while enhancing the look of their eyelashes. This trick makes your eyelashes look thicker, fuller, and longer.

Take an eyeliner pencil and line your upper waterline. This is the area right underneath your eyelashes. You can gently lift your eyelashes or look up at the ceiling to get into this area. It tickles too!
That's it! Easy!

Skin Care

Skin care is incredibly important. Makeup can only do so much. It's important to prevent now than having to cure later. Makeup also looks more natural when it is applied on a clean face. IQQUBeauty.com sells skin care products that I swear by. I personally think the Jasmine Rice Scrub is a must have.
The scrub helps even out your skin tone and I swear to god my skin has never felt better after using this. You can purchase it for $15 here....
http://iqqubeauty.com/int/index.php/products/jasmine-rice-scrub-coming-soon.html

If you have acne IQQU also sells an acne serum. Also all of these products are dermatologist recommended but not a lot of people seem to know about it. This company is like my secret weapon :)
You can purchase the acne serum for $25 here....
http://iqqubeauty.com/int/index.php/products/acne-serum-1.html

The sunscreen is awesome too and will come in handy in that Florida sun! The sunscreen is a dry formula which means that you can apply it over makeup during the day without smudging anything!
It also has SPF 35 and you can buy it for $25 here....
http://iqqubeauty.com/int/index.php/products/acne-serum-1.html
All IQQU products are cruelty free. They do not test on animals.

Tattoo Cover!!

Some of us have to cover tattoos. And I am one of them. Now, some people think they have to purchase expensive cover ups to cover tattoos. While these products do produce the best results I have found that drugstore brands can produce satisfactory results. I do recommend buying the cover ups by Dermablend, Kat Von D, Ben Nye, etc if you want the best results however.
You can't just rub a foundation onto a tattoo and expect it to disappear. It doesn't work like that. There is a process to it. Use a highly pigmented concealer (which would probably be from one of the brands I listed above. Ben Nye is the best :) ) And cover the darkest parts with that. DON'T rub the foundation in. Tap it on. Use your fingers or a sponge. Blend the harsh lines and extend the makeup OUTSIDE of the tattoo area so it blends into your skin. Use a translucent powder to set the makeup so it won't rub off.
I am a fan of MAC's powder which you can purchase for $22 here....
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&PRODUCT_ID=474

Another way to make a tattoo disappear is to purchase the specialized tattoo cover up products. I really recommend purchasing them from Ben Nye...
http://stageandtheatermakeup.com/bnnc.htm
Use a blue neutralizer first to conceal. It's not ACTUALLY blue. The undertones have blue hues to it. This will neutralize the black text/artwork of your tattoo. Any redness of the skin can be covered with a yellow neutralizer. All of these products can be purchased at the above website. Once neutralizer is applied use powder to set it. Then apply the tattoo cover foundation and powder again. I recommend scrolling down on the page to the part with palettes and color wheels and purchasing from that section.
Here is a fairly decent video that shows multiple ways to cover tattoos.




Natural Faces :-)

Now i'm gonna stop talking...kinda. And post some YouTube videos of some natural looking videos. These are not my videos, I am simply a fan passing on some tips.



Be careful with winging out the eyeliner. Since the wings do extend past the eye area they may not be within the Disney Look.



This video has a cool version of A Whole New World on it too!



and finally....a theme park tutorial!! This look is NOT within the Disney Look because of the eyeliner but if you forgo the eyeliner and do the other steps there are awesome tips to help make the makeup last during a hot day at a theme park. You can use the fun eyeliner on your day off :)



Wow this was long.
Snaps for you if you actually read all of this.