1. Always have skin care on mind, whether you are buying products for make up or actually applying them onto your skin after you have bought them. So what you are buying is a ‘make up and skin care’ product, not just a make up product. Check the ingredients to see if it contains things that you might be allergic to. Also check if it contains high concentration chemicals that can harm your skin.

2. ‘Make up and skin care’ is also about testing the products before using them. So, apply the make up on a small patch of skin e.g. earlobes and check how your skin reacts to it.

3. Keep track of expiry date on your make up products and never use them beyond the expiry date. In fact some products (e.g. vitamin C based products), if not stored properly, get spoilt much earlier than the expiry date.

4. Cleanliness is an important part of make up and skin care procedure. Sharpen your eye-liners regularly and keep all your makeup equipment clean at all times. You might fix a date, each month, for overhauling of your equipment. As part of cleanliness, your make up and skin care procedure should also include keeping your hair clean at all times.

5. Nail care is another important aspect of make up and skin care. Use a good quality nail polish and always keep your nails clean. Once you are done with cleaning and polishing your nails, you should rub in cuticle oil at the edges of the nail.

6. If you have deep-set eyes, you should use a liquid eye liner instead of a pencil one. This will prevent smudging at the deep edges of your eye-lid.

7. If you have a skin disorder e.g. acne, you should not apply heavy or chemical based make up. Consult your dermatologist if you are not sure about the make up products that you can use while you have acne or other skin disorder. Never try to squeeze pimples/ acne. Remember that make up and skin care should not conflict each other.

8. Use a mild make up remover (instead of just washing it away).

9. Another important ‘make up and skin care’ procedure is the following golden rule: “Never sleep with your make up on”

10. While applying a deodorant, make sure that you maintain the recommended distance between the nozzle and your skin (as mentioned on the deodorant pack).

So, make up and skin care should always go hand in hand. Do not try to treat make up and skin care differently.
Your guide to makeup tips and tricks.

We all want to be the ultimate “package”, so why not try the latest and greatest new product that will make you look fabulous?

Because this addiction can be very expensive, that’s why!! But there are always new opportunities for you to get great deals on products if you know where and when to buy.

These tips will show you how to save money on makeup and beauty products:

1. Buy your products online. It can save you a lot of money. Internet retailers and distributors can afford to give deeper discounts and promotional offers because they have lower overhead than retail stores.

2. Use product coupons and discount coupons to get additional savings on a particular product. There are many websites that will lead you to particular retailers and distributors that consistently offer product coupons and discount coupons.

3. Take advantage of promotions. Many of the major cosmetic companies such as Clinique and Lancome have promotions where they give away a cosmetic set with a minimum purchase. Many times these promotions can save you money if you use the products they’re offering. But don’t waste money by making a purchase just to get the promotional items. If you don’t like the products, you haven’t wasted your money.

4. Register online or sign up for a newsletter on websites that promote makeup and beauty products. Some of these websites will notify you by e mail when there is a particular promotional deal or special savings opportunity.

5. Buy some of your products and supplies in bulk. Products that you use on a regular basis such as soaps, shampoos, and conditioners can be purchased in bulk to help save money.

6. Seek the distributors and retailers that give away free samples of new makeup and beauty products that you want to try. Many of us have wasted money on a new product or solution that we used and did not like. The free samples allow you to try new products to see if you like them without spending any money.

7. Take advantage of “money back guarantees” when offered on a new product. But if you don’t like it make sure you send it back for a refund! Statistics show that approximately 80% of consumers do not take advantage of such guarantees.

8. Do price comparisons online. There are websites that will help you find the best deal on name brand cosmetics that you may use. Be sure to take shipping charges into consideration which can sometimes make what appears to be an excellent deal a deal breaker.

Start saving money today by taking advantage of opportunities that will save you money on makeup and beauty products.

* Eyes: Nothing looks worse than a beautiful face masked with running black mascara. Unfortunately, the beach is one of the prime places for this makeup disaster to transpire. Between the blistering temperatures, the ocean, and the pool, your bound to have moisture of some type ruin your makeup. This makes the number one beach makeup must have water proof mascara. If you don’t have waterproof mascara you’re better off just going without it and preventing the dreaded raccoon eyes.

* Lips: Leave the bright color lip sticks at home and swap them out for some sheer lip gloss that encompasses your natural beauty. Regardless of what you choose to cover those lips make sure it’s ready to protect you from the sun. Choose lip glosses, sticks, and balms that offer SPF 15 protection. The salt water and dry air often found on the beach can also take a toll on your lips by removing moisture from them so make sure you choose something with added moisturizers.

* Your Skin: beach makeup should be light and ready for whatever the day may bring your way. Since you will be in and out of the water or perspiring due to the super hot temperatures, you may want to limit the amount of foundation and cover up you use and stick the bare essentials. Event hough you need little foundation, especially once the snow start to paint your face with that bronzed glow, you do need to pay a little attention to your delicate face. Make sure to moisturize your face daily. Look for moisturizers that offer that necessary sun protection. SPF 15 is generally the lowest you should go especially if you have fair skin that is prone to freckling and burning. Even though your skin routine should be simple while sitting beach side, when you go out for the evening you’ll want to glam up. Take advantage of the color the sun has left on your face and use translucent powdered in the areas you need them most like your t-zone . You can also use a bit of blush to really bring that beach goddess out. Be sun savvy and make sure your makeup matches your tone and only use it to bring out the glow not to cover it.

* Hair: Few things on the beach are kind to your hair. T he salt water and chlorine can leave it begging for moisture and the breeze can leave you in desperate need of a brush. Keep this in mind when you pack your hair accessories and make sure you have plenty of conditioner, hair ties to pull back those beach worthy tresses, as well as a hat for those days you just can’t win the battle with your messy mane.

For the classic look, go simple but bold. Take a cue from Bridget Bardot and give yourself deep, dreamy eyes by gently drawing dotted lines in and above your natural eye line with liquid liner. You can also use smokey eye shadows and black mascara to really make your eyes pop. As for your lips you can either make them as bold as your eyes with some deep red lipstick, or keep it simple with a touch of lip stain.

Modern celebrity makeup looks can be glamorous or simple, but thankfully, they are easy to transition between the two. However, throwing on some liner and big red lips may not be enough to achieve the modern celebrity style.

To start, if you have problem skin, use this great celebrity secret; apply a thin layer of concealer first, then with a sponge, apply your foundation for a natural look.

For your eyes, use some eyeshadow primer on the lids all the way to the brow. This will give your powder makeup something to bond with. Choose colors that are the same, but in varying shades. The darkest shade will be on the crease, the second darkest on the eyelid itself and the lightest just below the brow line. Next, gently curl your eyelashes, apply your mascara and add a bit of powder to make them look thicker. If your eyelashes are a little on the sparse side, it isn’t unheard of to use false lashes. In fact, most celebrities do!

There are a few celebrity makeup looks that will undoubtedly always be in style:

Catherine Zeta-Jones – chic, simple and elegant.
Pearlescent liquid foundation applied all over for an even skin tone. A light brown or dusky rose blush. A beige tone for the brow line, a dusky pink for lid and a dramatic warm wine for the crease. For the lips, a neutral beige liner and a coat of mauve lipstick lightly blotted.

Winona Rider – funky, fun and simple.
A light foundation well blended. Soft pink blush, a slightly pearlescent beige and copper for the eyes and bright red lipstick.

Beyonce Knowles – hip, glamorous and modern.
Use a foundation as close to your own shade as possible, or go natural! A peach shade of blush. Shimmery gold eyeshadow for the eyelid and brow and chestnut for the crease, with a dark brown for eyeliner. Choose a matching lip liner in a light orange or peach tone and a bit of gloss for shine.

Just remember, whatever style you choose, make it your own and work it!

But although today’s cosmetics industry is amongst the most dominant markets, the use of makeup has actually been with us for thousands of years. The earliest recorded use of makeup involved the Egyptians of the 4th Century before Christ. Scented oils, sheep fat based creams and eye paint were applied by upper class women to beautify their facial features.

In the following millenniums, women in the Far East, especially the Japanese and Chinese, stained their faces with a powder derived from rice to make their complexions a pasty white, while both men and women of the aristocratic classes in Europe applied white lead and chalk powders to achieve the same ghostly effect. The pale face was desirable, as it differentiated the wealthy from the ‘common’ workers who had sun-bronzed complexions. Another method of obtaining the desired look involved a powder comprised largely of hydroxide, carbonate, and lead oxide, the latter often leading to lead poisoning. During this same period, Greek women applied ochre clay and red iron to their lips – perhaps the first historical lipstick application.

Little changed during the dark centuries of the Middle Ages. Perfumes with alcohol bases were introduced to Europe by Crusaders returning from the Middle East in the 1200’s. In the 1400’s upper class women in England, again seeking a whiter complexion, took to applying egg whites to their faces. But the real emergence of makeup in European society took place commencing in the following two centuries, especially in France and Italy, with the former in particular being responsible for the development of manufacturing facilities for both makeup and perfumes. These were created from aromatic natural ingredients like fruits, tree bark, flowers and roots employing a very laborious blending process that necessitated the use of excessive quantities of these natural ingredients in order to produce very small amounts of products.

The use of cosmetics spread throughout Europe during the next two hundred years, with their use becoming more and more prevalent amongst all but the poorest women. And in the 1800’s, the French began developing more advanced scientific processes for the creation of new cosmetic products, with zinc oxide bases now replacing more dangerous substances such as copper and lead. And the first beauty salons made their appearance towards the end of the 19th century.

It should be noted that that at some times and places, such as in Victorian England of the 19th century, the use of makeup and other cosmetics was frowned upon and seen as proper only for stage actors and the like, being far too ‘vulgar’ for upper class society.

But the birth of the cosmetics industry as we know it today did not take place until the early 1930’s. In large part, Hollywood was responsible. Popular actresses such as Mary Pickford and Jean Harlow appeared on screen before millions of admiring women across America and Europe, introducing a modern tanned look to the masses. And Hollywood makeup artist Max Factor began using pancake make-up and other products to produce desirable looks for the cameras.

Following the end of the Second World War and with the emerging economic boom, came the growth of today’s cosmetics industry, accelerated by the new technology of television. Ads for cosmetic products, especially lipsticks and mascaras, abounded and concurrently came the blossoming of the beauty magazine industry. Since the 1970’s an abundance of new cosmetic products to meet the concerns of a health conscious public have been created, such as natural cremes and conditioners and, more recently, mineral makeup.

Today there are literally tens of thousands of cosmetic products on the market. Billboards, television, magazines, newspapers and the Internet are replete with marketing messages and promotions for every possible sort of cosmetic need imaginable. For the consumer, the result is more choice, and cheaper prices due to the enormous competition for the customer’s wallet. The cosmetics world has indeed come a long way since the sheep fat cremes of ancient Egypt.

To begin color-matching, you first need to take into consideration your natural contrast. If you have dark hair and light skin and dark or medium eyes, like Jackie Onassis, you are a high contrast person. If this is you, you can pull off more dramatic make-up. If you have medium-brown hair, medium-light skin and medium-dark eyes, like Jennifer Anniston or Vanessa Williams, you are a medium-contrast person and should stick to a style that is less dramatic. Finally, if your skin and eyes are softly blended, a look such as blonde hair, light blue eyes and light skin, you are a low contrast person. Examples of this would be Melanie Griffith or Meryl Streep. You’d look best in a blended makeup that does not stand out dramatically. As far as makeup goes, color-matching is very important. If you are a low contrast person wearing make-up for a high contrast style, people will only notice your makeup.

Take into consideration the texture of your skin when color-matching. Do you have an even complexion or do you have freckles and beauty marks? Is your skin smooth or does it have indentations? All these add elements of interest to you face and will affect the way the make-up will look on you. If your face is smoother in texture, you can get away with darker colors to add depth. If you have skin with more wrinkles or scars, a darker color may make your texture look even more pronounced by adding extra shadow. Color-matching not only involves your skin coloring, but also its natural lines and indentations.

Another important factor is the natural patterns you find in your skin and hair. Again, whether you have freckles or an even complexion factors into your color-matching as well as your hair texture when choosing makeup. Remember, you do not want to hide things like beauty marks, but to use your make-up to make them points of interest. As for your hair, whether it is curly, wavy or straight will influence your choices as well. The more patterns in your hair, the “busier” the area around your face will be. If you have curls that fall into your face, your natural beauty may get hidden wearing elaborate makeup without the proper hair style. If your hair is straight and your hair style is not too complex, you may be able to pull off a more dramatic make-up style.

It can be difficult to choose the right colors, especially with the number of choices out there. The best thing to remember is that no matter what the trend is, pick make-up that matches you natural beauty. Look at your contrast and the patterns and textures in your hair and skin. Do not cover up or try to hide your features, but accent the ones that are the most attractive, thereby diminishing the ones that are less flattering. Keep this color-matching advice handy and the next time you are at the makeup counter and you will not be intimidated by all the choices.

Makeup Tips for Teenagers:
Ok, so you are not blessed with the best skin and already have a pimple a day before the party. No need to panic, that’s what teen makeup is all about. One thing I would like to mention here though, you must avoid using make up on a daily basis, as it would simply harm your skin in the long run.

* For girls who need to brighten up their skin, firstly you need follow a good skin care routine. Use a deep cleanser to remove all the oils and traces of makeup every night. Use a gentle scrub once in a while to get rid of dull skin. I know you would be crazy about foundations, but teens don’t actually need to use foundation. Please leave that to the grown ups. If you are having spots or marks, use a concealer to hide the problem areas. Use tinted bronze shades that can add to the natural glow of your skin. Apply this on the cheeks, forehead, chin and the nose. This would help you achieve a sun kissed look. Use some loose powder to even out the uneven texture of the skin.

* Go in for eye makeup only for parties at night. You can begin with a light eye shadow to cover the eyelid. Then take a slightly darker eye shadow and cover the area towards the top of the eyelid. Choose shades that suit your skin tone or you can go in for shades that match your outfit. Be careful of zany shades such as blue as it may tend to make you look pale. Apply a black/brown liner to the eyelid and apply some kohl under your eyes to give them definition. This would help you bring attention to your eyes. Finish with a coat of mascara to your eyelashes. This would help in making your eyes appear wider.

* If you need to define your eyebrows than go in for an eyebrow pencil that is a shade lighter than your natural shade of the brows. Use an eyebrow comb to brush it out evenly.

* Makeup tips for teenagers can never be complete without a blusher. The blusher helps to add to the warmth of the skin and can also help to liven up the look. For a chiseled look, dab some blusher a little below your cheekbones. Use the blusher in an outward direction if you want your eyes to appear wider.

* Lipsticks are probably high on the must haves on most teens. Always use a lip liner so that you can define your lips well. Use natural shades for the day and dark shades for the night. Nude shades work best for a sun kissed look in the morning hours. Top it with loads of gloss for haughty lips. You also need to keep the lipstick shade in co-ordination with your eye shadow. Both have to be on similar lines. Light shades also help to make your lips appear fuller.

* Highlighters help to bring more attention to specific areas of the face. Use a silver highlighter under your brow to jazz up the eyes.

Some factors to consider for Teen Makeup:
* Ensure you have the right brushes for the makeup application. This would help you blend it well.
* Always test the foundation or products that you have not regularly used to know how your skin would react. This would help you avoid any hassles later.
* Clean your makeup brushes once you are done. Do not leave any color on them for a long period of time.
* Avoid heavy makeup and also ensure you clean the face once you come home from the party.

Well, teen makeup should be used to enhance your features. Remember, you must not depend on this to be truly beautiful. Always eat right and be happy. This is bound to reflect in your face!

Concealer comes next
Even top models don’t have flawless skin. Concealer hides any blemishes or undereye circles. Select a color one shade lighter than your foundation. Using your ring finger, put dots of concealer over any blemishes and undereye circles. Blend it in with the tip of that finger or a makeup sponge. You can use either a liquid concealer or a solid type.

Foundation is the base
A liquid foundation that matches your skin tone exactly is the best choice. Start by putting it on in dots over the middle of your face. Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge to spread it out until it covers your entire face. The foundation will cover the concealer. To keep the foundation in place, dust on loose or pressed powder in the same color with a brush or powder puff. You can take a compact with pressed powder with you for touchups later.

The eyes have it
There are several steps in how to apply makeup around the eyes. Start with the eyebrows. If they have been plucked excessively, you will need to create a browline using eyebrow pencil or powdered shadow. These products can also fill in any gaps in the natural brows. Eyebrow pencil can look harsh and unnatural unless used carefully. To apply powdered eyebrow shadow, use a hard slanted brush.

Eye shadow should coordinate with your eye color and your skin tones. Use dark eye shadow to line the edge of your upper eyelid, following along above the upper lashes. Medium colored eye shadow is placed above that and up to the crease of the eye. Light eye shadow goes from there to just under the eyebrow. For day wear, use matte colors. Gleaming or sparkling colors are more appropriate for evening.

Wet a cake eyeliner in a darker coordinating color to bring out the eyes more and apply it in a thin line on the bottom edge of the upper eyelid using a brush. If you wish the eyes to appear larger, apply the eyeliner only on the upper eyelid, extending the line about one-half inch beyond the corner of the eye. Women with large eyes or who prefer a more dramatic evening look may also apply eyeliner on the edge of the lower lid below the eyelashes. Make sure the lines are thin to avoid a raccoon appearance. Eyeliner pencil can be used instead of the cake eyeliner.

Mascara is the last step in the eye part of makeup application. Again, select a color based on your skin tone, using dark brown if you are fair and black for darker skin. Navy or plum can be used for evening, but are not really appropriate for work. Dip the applicator into the tube and gently wave it over the upper and lower lashes. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying a second coat. This will help avoid clumping. For evening, you may wish to use an eyelash curler to get a more exotic look, but be sure to do this before applying mascara.

Blush adds life
Blush comes in both powder and gel forms. Whichever you choose, apply it sparingly to avoid looking like a clown. Find the apples of your cheeks by smiling and then put the blush either on them or just below, whichever is more flattering to you.

Kissable lips
Pick a lipstick color that goes with both your skin tone and your outfit. Either apply it from the tube or use a lipstick brush as professional makeup artists do. Add lip liner around the edges of the lips after the lipstick has been applied. Make sure the lipliner color is a similar shade to the lipstick, as very dark lipliner with pale lipstick will look silly.

Be safe with your cosmetics
Cosmetics don’t last forever. They can become contaminated with bacteria, so to be safe they should be discarded once they get old. This is especially important for mascara which should not be kept longer than one year after it is first used. Avoid risking health problems by not sharing cosmetics with other people.

There were times when men secretly used their wives’ or girlfriend’s creams but now a whole separate market has been developed in their interest. Also the long hair trend among guys is extremely popular. With long hair comes a need to take care of them. So obviously they would have to go for things that help them in this area.

Well-known and famous cosmetic empires are also a part of this league. There are skin care products for men, fragrances and even makeup product range that target men and men only. It is well known that every artist or actor and male celebrity has to visit a makeup artist before they make a public appearance. And it is good too. Physical attraction, feeling of being young and being perfect does not just belong to ladies.

Main purpose of makeup is to hide blemishes. Men also have them so why not hide them if we can? But there is a certain limit up to which men should makeup. They should know what they want and how much they want. Also the right path to get there has to be known.

One can not escape from a common thinking that after all makeup is for women. So if men want to do it, they can but it is better that they leave the major part of it for women. Many famous people have also said that it would be kind of scary to see a guy covered in makeup. Natural beauty is the best and men should look like men.

However there is no harm to take care of your skin. You should follow some makeup tips that can guide you. You can also ask any woman about these tips. Facial masks can be applied to keep the skin healthy and beautiful. There are several other home methods too that help to reduce blemishes.

First, a beauty makeup tip would be to purchase these items, a good moisturizer, and an easy to apply foundation, eye shadow, eye concealer, blush, and mascara. That’s it. Do not go over board on your beauty routine during the times you have to rush off to work.

Now, for the quick makeup application tip. First, if you can do without foundation, skip it. Do not forget the moisturizer; your skin needs the extra moisture. If you cannot do without the foundation, the quickest way to apply the foundation is to dot your forehead, chin, nose and cheeks. Now, with a sponge or a tad damp cloth smooth the foundation until it is blended completely on your face. Pay close to attention to your hairline, chin and jaw line. Applying the foundation will take the longest. Always remember to smooth upward, when you rub downward, you are only helping those wrinkles find their way.

The next beauty makeup tip is to use only one color eye shadow. You are not trying to win a beauty contest or become the next diva. Remember you desire to look your best in the shortest amount of time. The best eye makeup tip is to check and see if you have dark circles, they do appear from time to time and then you must apply an eye concealer, if not skip this step. Only use it when you have to, this will save you plenty of time and could be the best beauty makeup tip of all for those of us in a hurry.

Next, for your eye makeup tips, apply a small amount of eye shadow on the eyelid only, use the eye shadow as an eyeliner, and run the applicator under your bottom eyelashes. Add just a bit of mascara to your eyelashes. There the eyes are finished. The next beauty makeup tip is to apply just a bit of blush on your cheekbones and brush toward your ears. Apply a tad of lipstick and you are out the door and ready for anything.

If you use these makeup application tips every day when you are in a hurry you should be able to completely apply all the makeup in about 5 minutes. Now that is one great beauty makeup & skin care tip that every women on the go will be happy to know about.