Monday, December 26, 2011

"A LOOK AT MASCARA BRUSHES AND WHAT THEY CAN DO TO YOUR LASHES"

  1. VOLUM EXPRESS-MAYBELLINE NEW YORK coats and declumps every lash.  Gives volume from root to tip.
  2. LASH BLAST LUXE-COVER GIRL provides volumized lashes.  Covergirl's biggest mascara brush when used with volume boosting mascara formula.  The end result is big and bold lashes.
  3. HEALTHY VOLUME-NEUTROGENA clump free and fuller lashes.  Helps build volume.  The visible volume brush helps build and create volume even to the smallest lashes.  This mascara also has a patent pending formula that penetrates to help plump the core of every lash.
  4. GREAT LASH BIG-MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Classic mascara with big brush plus volume building formula to create big lashes.  The volume builds with each coat without clumps.
  5. FABULASH-REVLON Revlon's exclusive lash perfecting brush with long and short bristles.  The shorter bristles help build volume and the longer bristles help seperate the lashes.
  6. CUSTOM EYES-REVLON This bristle brush is adjustable helping to create 2 looks in 1.  Setting 1 (The bristles align.  This setting helps to create long and dramatic lashes.) Setting 2 (Staggers the bristles which makes it easy to use and create long defined lashes.)
  7. LASH STILLETO-MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Brush is easy to seep and extend upwards from root to tip.  The brush grasps each lash and coats from every angle to help achieve extreme length. Brush is easy to use on lower lash line.
  8. SEXY CURVES-RIMMEL LONDON gives curlier lashes while adding volume.  Curves in for volume and curves out for maximum curl. 
  9. LAST BLASH LENGTH-COVER GIRL gives lashes lots of length.
  10. THE COLOSSAL VOLUM EXPRESS-MAYBELLINE NEW YORK The mega brush allows the application of more mascara which instantly adds more volume to lashes.  This combination gives 9x the volume without the clumps.
  11. TELESCOPIC EXPLOSION-LOREAL Small brush.  Used to define lashes from any angle.  The unique spherical brush will help to lengthen, seperate, and add volume.  Perfect for getting in the corner of your eye to reach the tiny lower lashes.



This blog just gives a brief overview of 11 different mascara brushes and their uses.  These descriptions were from my own opinion only!  Thanks for reading!


Author, Publisher, and Editor
Phonicia P Keller, "The PkFashionsista"
http://www.pkfashions.net/

TIPS ON FINDING THE RIGHT TYPE OF MASCARA AND WAYS TO APPLY

Tip 1:  Start with outer lashes and sweep from root to tip.  Go back and forth like you are brushing your teeth.  Continue building until your desired look.  Do not let your mascara dry between coats.

Tip 2:  Curl your lashes before applying mascara.  Put the lash into the curler, push down on the curler, count to 10 slowly and release.  Do not tug or contine to open and close curler while curling your lashes.  Never curl lashes after you applied mascara. This could cause the lashes to get stuck on the curler pad and when you pull off the lashes, some will be removed.  Can someone say "OUCH!"

Tip 3:  In order to create thick lashes it is neccessary to do 2-3 coats.

Tip 4:  If you get mascara on your skin, wipe the tips of your lashes with your finger.

Tip 5:  For a more casual look, wear mascara on your bottom lashes.

Tip 6:  Use one coat of a lengthening mascara and top it with a coat of thickening mascara for an added effect. 

Tip 7:  The bigger and thicker mascara application brushes are good when you want to create volume.  If you are looking to go for length and to get the lower and/or outer lashes,  go with a smaller brush. 

Tip 8:  Do not pump the applicator.  It causes air to get into the tube which may cause mascara to dry out.  You should replace mascara every 6 months. 


I hope these tips were helpful!  Stay Fabulous!

Author, Publisher, and Editor
Phonicia P Keller-"The PkFashionsista"
http://www.pkfashions.net/

REMEMBER BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN!

NATURAL MAKEUP

Now in days, it is all about defining your features in a soft way.  You want people to say, "You look great! Not, Your makeup looks great." 

Finding your perfect shade or shades, does not have to be hard!  Choose colors that come close to matching your skin tone.  Use a shadow quad so you can blend colors, and a cream blush that mimics your natural flush.  For example, for fair skin, use light pink.  For peach or medium skin and on darker skin, use a brick red and brown combo.  When choosing lipsticks, choose colors that are close to your own lip color. 

Applying like a pro.  Use a brush to apply nude shadow to lids and blend well.  Add a slightly darker shade to your eye creases.  Apply the lightest shadow in your quad to the innder corners of the eyes and brow bones.  Finish with a gloss or creamy lipstick and blush on the cheeks. 

Wear it with.  Use a satin finish or mattifying foundation where needed.  Add mascara for definition and volume and brown liner around the lash line. 

Tip:  Shaggy brows on a unibrow can overpower your eyes and make them seem smaller.  The inner edge of your brow should start directly above your nostrils.  Comb brows out on a slant and fix with brown gel or a dab of hair gel.  This plumps out skinny brows and makes thick brows look more polished.

Look Into My Eyes

The focal point of your makeup this season is your eyes.  Although it is a classic, the smokey eye is out and in full force.  This is partly because there are many new pencils that have the intensity and staying power of liquid with the ease and blending ability of a pencil.  Many of the new eyeshadows are quads instead of the traditional trio, which helps give an extra punch to colorful eyes with shades of purple, blue, and green.  Here is an my guide or overview of the best shade for your skin tone, how to apply, and what to wear it with.  I hope that this guide will help you chose the right colors to make you look even more fabulous!


Purple
Color Choices
Fair tones look best in soft purple.  For medium or olive skin, go for shimmery lavender or pink colors.  For darker skin tones, look for bolder, brighter shades.
Applying like a Pro
Use a creamy purple pencil along the eyes inner rims for a really sexy effect.  For a cool wash of color, use a a damp brush.  To apply shadow to upper lash lines blend up to the eye's crease.
Wear it With
Go for creamy nude lipstick and natural looking blush.


Green
Color Choices
Deeper shades like forest look great on fair complexions, while medium skin tones look best in olive.  If you have darker skin, try neon or acid greens.
Applying like a Pro
Smudge a creamy pencil along your upper and lower lash lines.  For more intensity, brush green shadow on top of the liner. 
Wear it With
For fair skin, try peach lip color and blush.  For medium or darker skin, go with caramel colored lip gloss and blush.


Blue
Color Choices
Find your perfect shade by matching your skin tone to the intensity of the blue.  For fair skin, use pastel blue, sapphire, if you have medium or olive skin, and navy and indigo shades if you have darker skin.
Applying like a Pro
Wear your blue eyeshadows close to the lashlines.  The brightness of the color will create a nice contrast to dark mascara or liner.
Wear it With
Bronzer and soft beige or pink lip color for a fresh fun look.

This concludes my blog on choosing the right eyeshadows for your skin tone.  I hope this helps!  Stay Fabulous!!!

  Remember beauty comes from within!

Author, Publisher, and Editor
Phonicia P Keller- "The PkFashionsista"