Halloween Makeup- Edition 2

Halloween is right around the corner and we are all frantically narrowing down our costume ideas. After you decided what to be, your next obstacle is how to make it beautiful.
Make-up is the best way to take a generic costume to a wow-factor level.

To get the perfect cat eye, apply your foundation over your face including your eyelids. Foundation on the eyelids helps the eye make-up stay in place longer and helps the colors look stronger. Now you’re ready for eyeliner.

Use a freshly sharpened, black pencil for the best definition. For a smoother application, warm the liner tip with a hairdryer for a few seconds or twist it between your fingers.

Begin in the inner corner of your eye and draw a line following your lash line. When you reach the outer corner of your eye, extend the line slightly out.

The line should end in the same place your eyebrows end.



It is fine if the line is not perfect because this line serves as a starting point for the rest of the look.

Now, the bottom lash line. Begin in the inner corner of your eye and follow the lash line under the eye and connect it to the top line.

For more definition, use a dark eye shadow and trace over the liner. Apply the same dark shadow on your eye lids, stopping at the crease. Just add a volumizing mascara and your perfect cat eye is complete.

Keep the rest of your make up light with a light pink blush and pink lipstick.

Halloween Makeup- 1st Edition

Halloween is right around the corner and we are all frantically narrowing down our costume ideas. After you decided what to be, your next obstacle is how to make it beautiful.
Make-up is the best way to take a generic costume to a wow-factor level.

A first in a list of simple costumes is ‘60s glam. To rock this look try a long printed dress, a head band, and make-up based on an icon like Twiggy.



For this look, the eyes are the focus and fake eyelashes are a must. Line your top and bottom lash line with a black liner, but don’t extend past the outer corner of your eyes.

Apply one layer of black mascara on the top lashes. Sweep a dark brown shadow from the lash line to your crease.

You will need two sets of false lashes for the top and bottom. Apply lash glue using a toothpick to the band of one set of false lashes. Gently apply these to the top lash line and let dry for a few seconds.

For the bottom lashes, you will want to trim the second set of false lashes short and then cut the band in half. Apply the glue to the band and gently apply the lashes close to the bottom lash line.

After the glue is dry, apply another layer of mascara to the top and bottom lashes.

To make eyes really pop, gently apply a white liner to the inner rim of your bottom lash line.

Use a pale pink lip stick and a light stroke of bronzer to complete this groovy look.

ATE- Covering Up

Q: I have acne scars, blemishes and dark circles! What’s the best way to cover them and keep them covered?

A: It seems to never fail. The morning of a presentation, interview or first date you look in the mirror and staring back at you is a huge zit. Now you have two options, try to pop it or try to cover it. The best decision is to cover the blemish.

If you try to pop a pimple too soon you will cause redness and inflammation, making the blemish that much harder to cover.
The first step is to apply a nourishing moisturizer and then wait a few minutes before applying any makeup. This gives the moisturizer time to be absorbed into the skin. Next, apply your foundation. Your foundation goes on first because if you apply it over concealer, you will end up wiping off the makeup.

Now you are ready for concealer. Apply a yellow-based shade under the eyes to help counter-act dark circles. Apply a highlighter under the circles to help reflect light up.

For the face, choose a concealer that matches your bare skin perfectly. Using a small brush, gently apply and blend concealer on the blemishes and scars. To make your cover up last all day, you need to set your makeup with powder. Instead of a loose translucent powder, use a pressed powder that matches your skin tone because translucent powders will make you look washed out and powdery. Use the compact sponge to gently press the powder onto your skin.



If the blemish is not fully covered, repeat the last two steps only to the problem area. However, you want to be careful how many layers of concealer you use because you don’t want to make the area look dark and cakey. Repeat these steps three times at most.

Another clever technique to help take the focus off your blemish is using color strategically. If your blemish is on the bottom half of your face (from the nose down), create a dramatic eye with this seasons eye shadow colors and keep the lips neutral. If the blemish is on the top portion of your face, try a sexy red lip and remember to keep the eyes light and natural.



You may need to do a quick touch up during the day, especially if you have oily skin, so keep your compact, concealer and brush ready to go in your makeup bag.

The most important thing to remember is confidence. I know it feels like the blemish or scar is the only thing people will see when you go out, but you think it is worse than it really appears. Keep a big smile on your face and remember this too shall pass.