Hello Beauties!
Here is a lovely Valentine's look, very natural and minimal products!
Check it out, and give it a try!
http://www.makeupgeek.com/tutorials/look-naturally-sexy-this-valentines/
Stay happy and healthy!
xxx
Thursday 26 January 2012
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Foundations! Condensed*
Hello girls!
Apologies for not keeping up to date recently!
But the show must go on..
FOUNDATIONS!
This is a tricky part of makeup application. You have to find the right formula for you, amount of coverage you need, and of course your correct shade! So I will start with formulas, as shades have to be determined by the individual!
The different types of formulas are:
- Cream
- Liquid
- Powder
- Mousse
CREAM ~
Cream foundations are ones that may dry to a powder or have to be set with a powder. MAC's cream foundations are Studio Tech / Mineralized which comes in a similar form.
MAC Studio Tech is a full coverage foundation, and colours range from fair to dark. This foundation is great for people with dry skin as its 50% gel based which means it has high water content. It does not need to be set with a powder, but I recommend it is (something light, eg.. bloting powder) that way the foundation does not transfer to anything that touches it. The cream Minerlized line works the same way, just lighter coverage and contains those healthy minerals that are good for the skin!
Some alternate options are Olay and I believe Maybeline might carry cream foundations, great alternatives when the pocket is running dry!
LIQUID ~
Liquids are right now my favourite simply because with liquid foundations, you can disperse the amount of coverage you wish. Some areas of the face need a bit more coverage than others, for example if you have some redness occurring, or perhaps some scarring, a bit more application is needed in these areas in order to have an even skin tone to work with!
It's hard to say what range of coverage liquids come in.. The formula it self can be a very sheer or "runny", or it can be a medium coverage, like MAC's new Match Master foundation. Currently one of the top sellers! Women are finding nowadays, fresh healthy glows are alot sexier than a full face of makeup, packed on like a dolly. This type of makeup is only required sometimes, or when you know it's going to be a long night out and you wish your face to be the last thing on your mind!
Or lastly, full coverage. My favourite full coverage foundations are Maybeline Dream Liquid Mousse. Or, MAC's Studio Sculpt. Great for longwear, full coverage, but they are both still breathable.
POWDER ~
Powder foundations have to be my least favourite, when used alone. To set my foundation, or any one elses, is great. But I don't like using powder alone. It gives a very bland look, muted, and dry.
However, MAC's Studio Fix still remains one of the best sellers for a full coverage, powder foundation two-in-one.
If I ever do wear this, I use it in combination with MAC's Fix + Spray, a hydrator and a face setting spray. This takes away the "powdered" effect.
Another drug store powder I loveee, is True Match! They are the bomb! The coverage is great, feels great, great price! No where to go wrong with this one. I do use my MAC Fix + Spray in combination with this as well for the same non-powdered effect.
If you are looking for a powdered foundation, with little coverage, then you can use a sheer pressed powder or perhaps a loose powder with a big kabuki brush. When it comes to more sheer powders, I don't have a preference between high end and low end or drugstore products. But in conjunction with the rest of my blog, and it being completely MAC'ed out, MAC has sheer powders in both loose and pressed ranging in all the same colours as our foundations!
MOUSSE ~
And last but not least, mousse foundations. For the past couple of years, women worldwide have been using Dream Matte Mousse. And for a drugstore brand, it's amazing. They are full coverage, but buildable and easy to work with. I recommend this for younger girls now starting out with foundations. It's a light, airy formula and blends nicely with the skin. I have no complaints with this product and I do hope MAC releases a mousse foundation! Also available now are Mousse Blushers. Love love love!
Well ladies, I hope you all have enjoyed this! I had to cut it down alot. Foundations are tricky and I do recommend seeking advice on which colours, formulas, and coverage work best for you in order to get your desired look. . Feel free to ask any questions!
Stay happy, healthy and beautiful!
xo
Apologies for not keeping up to date recently!
But the show must go on..
FOUNDATIONS!
This is a tricky part of makeup application. You have to find the right formula for you, amount of coverage you need, and of course your correct shade! So I will start with formulas, as shades have to be determined by the individual!
The different types of formulas are:
- Cream
- Liquid
- Powder
- Mousse
CREAM ~
Cream foundations are ones that may dry to a powder or have to be set with a powder. MAC's cream foundations are Studio Tech / Mineralized which comes in a similar form.
MAC Studio Tech is a full coverage foundation, and colours range from fair to dark. This foundation is great for people with dry skin as its 50% gel based which means it has high water content. It does not need to be set with a powder, but I recommend it is (something light, eg.. bloting powder) that way the foundation does not transfer to anything that touches it. The cream Minerlized line works the same way, just lighter coverage and contains those healthy minerals that are good for the skin!
Some alternate options are Olay and I believe Maybeline might carry cream foundations, great alternatives when the pocket is running dry!
LIQUID ~
Liquids are right now my favourite simply because with liquid foundations, you can disperse the amount of coverage you wish. Some areas of the face need a bit more coverage than others, for example if you have some redness occurring, or perhaps some scarring, a bit more application is needed in these areas in order to have an even skin tone to work with!
It's hard to say what range of coverage liquids come in.. The formula it self can be a very sheer or "runny", or it can be a medium coverage, like MAC's new Match Master foundation. Currently one of the top sellers! Women are finding nowadays, fresh healthy glows are alot sexier than a full face of makeup, packed on like a dolly. This type of makeup is only required sometimes, or when you know it's going to be a long night out and you wish your face to be the last thing on your mind!
Or lastly, full coverage. My favourite full coverage foundations are Maybeline Dream Liquid Mousse. Or, MAC's Studio Sculpt. Great for longwear, full coverage, but they are both still breathable.
POWDER ~
Powder foundations have to be my least favourite, when used alone. To set my foundation, or any one elses, is great. But I don't like using powder alone. It gives a very bland look, muted, and dry.
However, MAC's Studio Fix still remains one of the best sellers for a full coverage, powder foundation two-in-one.
If I ever do wear this, I use it in combination with MAC's Fix + Spray, a hydrator and a face setting spray. This takes away the "powdered" effect.
Another drug store powder I loveee, is True Match! They are the bomb! The coverage is great, feels great, great price! No where to go wrong with this one. I do use my MAC Fix + Spray in combination with this as well for the same non-powdered effect.
If you are looking for a powdered foundation, with little coverage, then you can use a sheer pressed powder or perhaps a loose powder with a big kabuki brush. When it comes to more sheer powders, I don't have a preference between high end and low end or drugstore products. But in conjunction with the rest of my blog, and it being completely MAC'ed out, MAC has sheer powders in both loose and pressed ranging in all the same colours as our foundations!
MOUSSE ~
And last but not least, mousse foundations. For the past couple of years, women worldwide have been using Dream Matte Mousse. And for a drugstore brand, it's amazing. They are full coverage, but buildable and easy to work with. I recommend this for younger girls now starting out with foundations. It's a light, airy formula and blends nicely with the skin. I have no complaints with this product and I do hope MAC releases a mousse foundation! Also available now are Mousse Blushers. Love love love!
Well ladies, I hope you all have enjoyed this! I had to cut it down alot. Foundations are tricky and I do recommend seeking advice on which colours, formulas, and coverage work best for you in order to get your desired look. . Feel free to ask any questions!
Stay happy, healthy and beautiful!
xo
Wednesday 4 January 2012
Happy New Year!
Hello Beauties!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
This year came so quickly! I am going to be continuing with my blog now seeing as Christmas was just so hectic I didn't get around to posting much at all!
So look out for the beginning of Foundations!
I will be updating the individual pages on my blog as well, so currently they are empty. Trying to upload all of my pictures has been a pain!
But nevertheless! I hope you all had a great season and ready to get back into the swing of things! Have a wonderful 2012!
Stay happy and healthy!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
This year came so quickly! I am going to be continuing with my blog now seeing as Christmas was just so hectic I didn't get around to posting much at all!
So look out for the beginning of Foundations!
I will be updating the individual pages on my blog as well, so currently they are empty. Trying to upload all of my pictures has been a pain!
But nevertheless! I hope you all had a great season and ready to get back into the swing of things! Have a wonderful 2012!
Stay happy and healthy!
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