Makeover Your Makeup Set

Beauty trends continue to change.  And for those of us that use makeup, at times it is difficult to keep up with the times.  Add to that a hectic lifestyle whether kids or no, and continued confusion about what is the best look for us, and we just plain don't know what to do.  But there are classic, all time great looks out there that we can practice according to our lifestyles.  No matter how old, we all have assets and beauty that we can play up through makeup application.  And it doesn't have to be difficult.  It doesn't have to be complex.  Follow these simple steps and celebrate your beauty!

Go From Soft and Plain to Bold Dramatic Makeup Looks

What woman wants to look plain and drab every day?  Maybe you’re going to a company party, to see a movie or to enjoy a night out on the town.  Bold dramatic makeup looks — using bright eye shadows, dark defining liners, sparkling cheek colors and bold, bright, glossy lips—can be ideal for any skin tone or texture.

The Best Red Lips for Your Skin Tone

You’ve probably seen glossy ads in magazines with red-lipped sirens and thought, “I could never wear that shade of lipstick.” Red lips can be tricky. Red lipstick can make a statement that will draw all eyes in a room. The only problem is, if you get them wrong, the statement is, “Hi there! I’m a clown.” We’ll teach you how to wear red lipstick no matter your hair color or complexion.

The Best Ways to Apply Foundation

Have you ever seen a cringe-worthy make up job? It's likely that the biggest problem is splotchy or streaky foundation. Foundation should be just what its name implies: the foundation of your make up routine. If you are applying foundation with your fingers, you're making a big mistake that could undermine your whole morning routine. Why apply foundation with a sponge? Read on to find out.    

Cheap vs. Expensive Mascara: Difference?

So you want thick and luscious lashes like the ones you see on magazine covers. Does it really make a difference whether you shell out $8 or $24? It's just black goop in a tube, right? How different can cheap vs. expensive mascara be? When choosing the best mascara, there is a product that will work for you, whether you find it at a corner drugstore or a high-end department store.

What Is Mascara Made Of?

The ingredients used in the manufacture of mascara have a lot to do with price. Of course, quality ingredients are going to cost more. Despite a recent urban myth, however, mascara is never made with bat guano. It may contain an ingredient known as guanine—and while it's certainly not bat poop, it's still eye-opening. Guanine is commonly used in professional cosmetics to add color and shimmer and is manufactured from fish scales. Think of that next time you walk past the fish market and flutter your lashes!

Is the New Eyelash Medication for Me?

We have all seen those commercials with a female celebrity endorsing a prescription eyelash medication that is supposed to make your eyelashes longer, darker and thicker.  The question is,will getting an eyelash prescription be worth the trouble and cost? Are drugs for cosmetic purposes a good idea? Like any medication, there are side effects to the eyelash drug. Before making a decision about wether persrciption eyelash medication is right for you, be sure to get informed.

Never Wear Lipstick Again with Permanent Lip-color

There are some women who just don't feel dressed without wearing lipstick. Of course, this usually means reapplying lipstick several times a day. With this in mind, aestheticians developed permanent lipstick, a cosmetic tattoo that lasts forever.

Permanent Makeup

An eyeliner tattoo takes the place of eyeliner and is permanent. The shape of the tatoo as well as the color can help you create your own trendy eye makeup style. You can have top lid eyeliner that never wipes off or smears, if that’s how you want your eye makeup. There are many way to have your eye makeup, the way you wear it depends on the eye makeup style you prefer.

Most Dangerous Ingredients in Beauty Products

There are bad make up ingredients in cosmetic and hygiene products that women use every day. Many of the ingredients found in cosmetics are skin irritants that provoke rashes and can even be carcinogenic. Women should educate themselves about the dangers of chemicals in beauty products and research the products they use to prevent harmful effects on their skin and body.

Teens & Makeup:  How Young is Too Young?   

Little girls can hardly resist raiding Mom’s makeup drawer when no one is looking, but it’s becoming more and more common for girls under the age of ten to wear makeup on a regular basis. So how young is too young for makeup?