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Multi-Purpose Products That Make Looking Beautiful Easy

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:00:37 +0000

It happens to the best of us. Some days we want to greet the world with a full face of makeup, and other days we could care less about combing our hair or grooming our eyebrows. Luckily there’s no rule that says we have to be made up at all times, but beware, I view putting no effort into your look at all as an act of pure blasphemy!

If you want to look effortlessly beautiful like Gabrielle [Union], you should think seriously about incorporating one or all three of these worthwhile, multi-purpose beauty products into your no-makeup, makeup beauty regimen. It’s a promise, you won’t regret it.

Wanna wear a barely-there foundation? Laura Mercier presents Laura Mercier’s Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer ($42, sephora.com) a moisturizer that gives you a soft veil of color and without question evens your skin tone, controls oil, hydrates and provides the always necessary sunscreen protection of SPF 20. This product makes my heart sing. Read more.

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Wake Up Your Eyes With Foundation

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:00:52 +0000

Here is a little known celebrity makeup artist tip: If you wish to wake up your tired eyes, try applying foundation all over, even on the lids, being sure to blend extremely well. Apply sparingly. Immediately set with powder to avoid creases and sliding.

Benefit’s Lemon Aid is a yellow-based concealer designed especially for this purpose. Visit BenefitCosmetics.com.

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Foundation Tips By Prescriptives All Skins

HelloBeautifulStaff — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:06:18 +0000

Let’s rap a little bit about a subject that I don’t discuss too much here at Clumps of Mascara.

FOUNDATION

*key horror film music*

I know it’s not that serious but I have always been afraid of foundations. I automatically assume that they will break me out. Craziness, I know. That said, I don’t feel comfortable answering emails in reference to foundation. I will either a) ask one of my fellow beauty bloggers/make-up artists or b) do the research myself. Since I lack the experience in foundation purchasing and application I usually HAVE to ask someone else.

Prescriptives has compiled a Q&A with Beauty Authority Jillian Veran to answer some of your most sought after questions regarding foundations.

Pay attention, kids. There will be a quiz afterwards.

Nah, I’m kidding. Wouldn’t that be funny though? LOL!

1. Do different skin types need different foundation formulas?

* Absolutely – the environment can affect how our skin behaves so the same skin can even need different types of foundation during the year. In today’s beauty world there are so many options, the best thing to do is to address what you want and need from your foundation. Do you like a sheer, luminous, satin or matte finish? Do you like liquid, cream or powder formulas? And of course what is your skin type – normal, dry, oily, combination?
2. What is the best way to apply foundation? Should I use a sponge, a brush or my fingertips?

* Applying foundation is a personal preference and each method creates a different finish. Using your fingers will allow for a sheerer finish; a sponge is a little tricky for a non-makeup artist as it can place a lot of foundation in one spot so be sure to move quickly across the areas you are applying to; a brush is always great as it helps you create a very smooth even finish.
* Also, I always recommend using the Px Buff Brush after your foundation is dry to soften the look of the makeup and create a sheer air brushed effect.
3. If I’m testing foundation in a department store, is it ok to do a swatch on my hand? Or should I always test the foundation on my face?

* The best and most accurate way to test foundation is on the side of the face along the jaw line. Stick to this method for fool proof matching.

To read three more tips, go to ClumpsofMascara.com.