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Summer Makeup Trends That Are Going To Be Big This Summer

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          Dewy and Natural Skin : Emphasizing healthy and radiant skin will continue to be a popular trend. Achieve a fresh-faced look by using lightweight, dewy foundations or tinted moisturizers, and highlight your natural features.          Bold and Colorful Eyes: Experimenting with vibrant eyeshadow shades will be on-trend. Think bright blues, vivid pinks, and striking yellows. Whether it's a bold cat-eye or a pop of color on the lids, play around with different shades to make your eyes stand out.           Glossy Lips: High-shine lips will make a comeback this summer. Opt for glossy lipsticks, lip glosses, or even lip oils to achieve a luscious and plump look. Clear glosses and soft pinks are classic choices, but don't be afraid to try bold and bright shades as well. 4        Sun-Kissed Bronzer: A sun-kissed glow never goes out of style during the summer. Use a bronzer to add warmth and definition to your face. Apply it to the high points of your face, such as

How to Use Makeup to Highlight, Create & Accentuate Cheekbones

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  Some people were born with beautifully high cheekbones and great facial bone structure and then there are the rest of us who can only hope to create a natural and convincing illusion of having high cheekbone structure. While genetics is something we can’t change, there are ways we can accentuate what we have and create definition. Instead of opting for potentially dangerous surgical procedures, simply use makeup to help create the cheek bones you’ve always wanted. How to Use Makeup to Highlight, Create & Accentuate Cheekbones Some people were born with beautifully high cheekbones and great facial bone structure and then there are the rest of us who can only hope to create a natural and convincing illusion of having high cheekbone structure. While genetics is something we can’t change, there are ways we can accentuate what we have and create definition. Instead of opting for potentially dangerous surgical procedures, simply use makeup to help create the cheek bon

Dark Under Eye Circles: Treatment & How to Hide or Lighten Them with Makeup

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Most women over thirty will at some point wonder how to get rid of under eye circles. There are three ways to attack the problem of dark under-eye circles: prevention, topical application and cosmetic restoration. Holistic prevention, while being the easiest solution for some people is also the least effective for most. Tips to Cover, Hide and Conceal Your Dark Under Eye Circles with Makeup But home remedies can only do so much. If your dark under eye circles don't budge even after a long nap and eight glasses of water a day, it's time to go the cosmetic or make up route. There are lots of options here, some more useful than others. Apply a Good Moisturizer Moisturizers are helpful mainly in that if you have lines around your eyes, the shine from the moisturizer will help lessen them and create a lighter look. Look for moisturizers with natural ingredients such as avocado oil, sesame, Vitamin K and Vitamin E. Moisturizer also works well as a base for under eye m

Smoky Eye Makeup Tips & Techniques: Step by Step Application for an Evening Eye

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  Smoky eye makeup is a hot trend in the cosmetics world, with ladies using it not only for formal evening events but also for dramatic and sexy day wear style. While you can certainly visit a department store makeup counter like Sephora, you can use less expensive brands of makeup, like Cover Girl, to get the same smokey results. If you don’t know how to properly apply smoky eyeshadow, you could end up looking like you have a black eye. To get perfect technique and application, use these smoky eye makeup beauty tips to help you create a smoldering look. Step 1: Preparing The Eye Area for Shadows Before you start with the steps of smoky eye makeup application, you must prepare the eye area. Apply a thin layer of eye primer and then foundation across the eyelids. Then use a good concealer to cover any dark circles which may be showing under your eye or in the corners of your eye. Always use a concealer that is a shade lighter than your natural skin color. You’ll want to be