Basic make up tools part 1

Basic makeup application tools:


Foundation Brush


Foundation brushes have long, flat bristles that are tapered at the ends, which is good for applying the liquid foundation evenly. There is also a concealer bush that looks the same just smaller.
Powder Brush
Powder brushes are big and fluffy, which allows them to apply loose foundation evenly.
Kabuki Brush

A kabuki brush has a large bunch of bristles firmly packed into a circular base, with a very short handle. This brush is commonly used for buffing on different types of face powders and can be used for mineral makeup. This brush will give you a complete even finish.
Blush Brush

A blush brushes are used for adding color to your cheeks. There are two types of blush brushes that are most popular: large and fluffy blush brushes or small and angled blush brushes. The bristles should be soft, which will give you a more natural look.
Eye shadow Brush

Eye shadow brushes are small and come in a wide variety of shapes. Angled or pointy eye shadow brushes are used to line the eyes; blunt brushes are used to add color to the eyelids.

How to find your face shape part 2

Oval shape:

If your face is rounded, long and narrow without any dominant areas. It is an oval shape and is a harmonious shape.

Round shape:

If your face looks circular, short and wide with a low round hair line and a short chin and rounded jaw line. You can slenderize by adding to the vertical emphasis to make it appear more oval.

Oblong shape:

If your face looks long and narrow with a wide jaw line. You can apply deeper tones under the chin and horizontally at your hair line. Giving the horizontal lines should be emphasized as much as possible. Especially brow shape, cheek color and lip shape. You can also use highlighting to give you a visual look of width.

Pear shape:

IF your face has a narrow forehead and hair line is broad and straight. You can add width to the forehead by highlighting with a lighter tone; to reduce the width of the jaw line.

Heart shape:

If your forehead is wide and your jaw and chin line is narrow. Minimize the width of the forehead with contouring with a darker tone and widen the jaw line by highlighting with a lighter tone.

Diamond shape:

If your cheek bones are predominant contrasts with a narrow chin or jaw line. You can minimize width of your cheek bones by contouring them with a darker tone. Highlight your jaw line and forehead with a lighter tone.

How to find your face shape part 1

When you want to find your face shape, you can start with measuring the three sections of the face. You can do this using the three section technique, let’s begin.

Section one:

Starts from the front hairline and ends at the middle of your eyebrows.

Section two:

Starts from the middle of the eyebrows and ends at the tip of your nose.

Section three:

Starts from the tip of your nose and ends at the tip of your chin.

If all three sections are equal then your face shape is called a harmonious one. If your face isn’t harmonious don’t worry. When makeup is used properly it can give you a flawless look. Try following these steps.

Comb and pin up your hair and get it out of your face

Remove any jewelry and glasses you my have on.

Look in the mirror and measure the sections with a fabric tape measure

Introduction to the fundamentals of makeup

In the month of February we will be going into the fundamentals of makeup. There will be information on face shapes, skin tones, makeup brushes and other tools. These are your basic necessities to do your makeup. So stay tuned for all the fun stuff I am going to be writing about. I will be throwing in some random tips every now and then as well. Don't be afraid to write if you have comments or questions. Enjoy yourselves and don't forget to experiment!

Rya

The color neutral

People often associate browns and beige with the earth. The color brown can bring many feelings of dejavu. It could even be thought of as romantic. There are many shades of the color neutral. It gives a subtle depth of other colors and surrounds a wide range of colors beyond brown. Even variations of black and white. You can blend this color with all colors of the spectrum. This is a color that every skin tone, hair type can enjoy. So get those brown palettes out ladies and don't be afraid to go sexy!

This concludes our color month chapter. Stay tuned for some new blogs and tutorials.

The guide to pink

The color pink


Pink is a color that most girls love to wear. Pink reminds us of innocence, romance, happy times, kisses and that warm fuzzy feeling inside. It’s a sweet and sassy color that can be worn any time. It can be blended with just about every color. From brown shades to shades of violet; you can do almost anything with the color pink. Pink perks you up and will give you a glow of happiness. So when it comes to pink pucker up baby .

Pink for blondes:
Pale pinks with blue undertones in them are a match for any blonde. You can experiment with all kinds of pink makeup. From all over shimmer for a radiant glow to a pretty cream shadow or tinted lip gloss. Ash blondes will look best in cooler pinks like light iced out lipsticks. Golden blondes look perfect in pinks that more redder.

Pink for brunettes:
Have fun experimenting with pinks, your coloring allows you the freedom to run wild with your imagination. But be in caution when using pastels.

Pink for redheads:
The rules have changed! Redheads can enjoy pink too! The shade of pink you should try is opaque pink blush or eye shadows. Pale and transparent pinks will look lovely on you no matter where you put it.

Pink olive skin:
For your skin tones you should use ice frosty pinks and stay away from pinks with red undertones.

Pink for dark skin:
Ladies you can wear every shade of pink there is. From a pale pink lip to a dark magenta shade for you eyes. Once again pink is a perfect match for you.


Pink for Asian skin:
Your yellow undertones are easily complimented with pinks that contain blue tones. Peachy pinks will not do you justice.

The guide to purple

The color purple

To many the color purple means romance, royalty, relaxation. Lavender is often thought as a stress reliever and is used for bathing. The flower lavender is harvested and made into fragrances, oils and soap. In the middle ages when they made purple dye only the royalty and priests were allowed to wear the color. Cleopatra loved purple so much, she had her slaves soak 20,000 murex snails for weeks just to get one ounce of purple dye. The color purple must have made her feel like the queen that she was. Purple is also one of the sexiest colors next to red.


Purple for brunettes:
Plums and violets are your best friend. Doesn’t matter where you wear it, your lips, cheeks or eyes you’ll look absolutely ravishing from head to toe. You can give yourself a nice stain on your lips for daytime wear. At night put some dark plum on your lips; stain your cheeks and some dark eyeliner. Strut your stuff and land yourself into a sexy situation.

Purple for dark skin:
Once again ladies, this is a color made just for you. With your dark eyes and skin you can wear any dark shade of purple. Give yourself a dramatic look with some dark enriched purples with magenta undertones. Intense berry shades will also work well with you. Enjoy the purple; love the purple because it’s yours for the taking.

Purple for Asian skin:
For your yellow undertones purple with blue hues is your best match. Some violet on the cheeks will look absolutely cute!

Purple for blondes:
Light shades of purple like lilac or a light violet will look fabulous on any blonde. For night time wear stain your cheeks with a plum shade and don't be afraid to bust out the liquid eyeliner.

Purple for redheads:
For any situation lilacs with red undertones can brighten your day. Shades like a raspberry or plum with red in it. Great shades to use for lip gloss or cream blush. Don’t forget that black eyeliner ladies.

Purple for olive skin:
Because you have yellow undertones you compliment the color purple. Your skin tone will look great in shades of lilacs. Apply some dark purple in your crease of your eye and contour it to your eye shape. Highlight the brow bone with a lighter shade of purple. Add some black mascara and curl those eyelashes and you will look like the diva that you are.