Best Lip Colors for 2015

Don't forget to spring clean your make-up bag too. After making room for your shorts, halter tops, sandals, and sunglasses, make room for new lip color! It's time to put the deeper hues away and add a touch of sunshine to your lips. There are a few colors that are ideal for everyone to have in their make-up bag for spring and summer. Candy apple red is a brighter shade of your favorite red lip stick. It still makes a statement and is sexy.  Pale pink is also a great color to add to your collection. Pale pink gives you just the right amount of contrast without make a statement. Crush berry adds fun to your lips with a almost purple undertone. Lastly, tangy tangerine is a high energy color that looks good with any skin type and is fun and flirty.

How to: Properly Remove Make-Up

Do you feel like you still  a layer of make-up on once its been removed? Well here are a few tips that may help you achieve that clean feeling once make-up has been removed and you have cleansed your skin. 

Mascara and eye-liner are the hardest to get off since the skin around the eyes is sensitive. Cotton balls leave fibers behind, so use a cotton pad with an oil based remover. Close your eyes and hold them over your lids and lashes for about ten seconds to give the remover time to dissolve the waxes before wiping.

Your daily cleanser should be sufficient to take off foundation and blush. Massage the cleanser over your face and let it sit for 15 seconds, and don't forget your hairline, under your chin, and around your ears. Then wipe with a wet, white cotton washcloth, so you can really see that all the makeup is gone.

A cotton pad soaked in liquid or cream makeup remover should take off most lipsticks. You need an oily formula only if the lipstick is long-wearing or intensely pigmented.

How To: Apply False Lashes

How To: Apply False Lashes

Have you ever spent hours in front of the mirror trying to apply fake eyelashes, only to end up with them sticking out at strange angles; or worse fall off completely after a few hours? Here are a few steps to help prefect your application. 

Measure the length of the lash to make sure it fits your eye shape. If the strip needs to be cut to fit, snip the outer edge completely off with small nail scissors.

Take both edges of the lash and bend inward to create a “C” shape, and hold for a couple of seconds. That’s the best way to take out the straightness and ensure it molds to our curved eye shape and stays put without the corners lifting up

Apply a high-quality glue such as DUO Eyelash Adhesive for lasting. If you have a steady hand, you can squeeze straight to the lash.

 Aim for the base of your natural lash line, right on top of your real lashes, not touching the eyelid at all.

How to: Apply Eyeshadow

Putting on eyeshadow may seem easy, but doing it well can be a make-it-or-break-it deal. If you want to learn more ways to spice up your makeup routine, here are some step-by-step guides. We think everyone should have the versatility and knowledge that makeup artists do!

How to: Apply Foundation

The right foundation will even out your skin tone and give you the appearance of flawless skin. But you have to do it right, otherwise you risk looking like a clown! Follow these steps for a flawless complexion.

*Find your perfect color

*Test foundation on your jawline and check it in the daylight. The color is correct if it disappears without blending.

*For the perfect canvas, make sure your skin is clean and moisturized. Wait five minutes before you apply foundation to    let moisturizer sink in.

*If you want just a little coverage, use your fingers. For more coverage, use a sponge. The Beauty-blender Cosmetic  Sponge is a  favorite among pros: It leaves just the right amount on the skin.

*Luminous Powder: New translucent powders reflect the light help skin glow and take down shine. Dust one  in a W  motion. Starting at your hairline on one side, swoop down to your cheekbone, up to the bridge of your nose, back down  the other cheek, then up again to the opposite hairline.

How to Fill-in Eyebrows

Eyebrows are one of the most important features of your face; they are incredibly expressive, draw attention to your eyes, and add dimension to your face. If you suffer from brows that are too light or very sparse, you can easily fix your situation by filling them in! Using some basic makeup techniques, you'll be on your way to ideal eyebrows in no time. 

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Create the arch in your brow. Use your pencil or brush to find the best place for your natural arch in your brow. (Top and bottom)

Options for eyebrow fillers include a brow pencil, brow powder, or a brow cream/gel. Powders create the most natural look while pencils offer a more defined look. Match the color of your filler to your natural hair color. 

Use a spoolie brush or a clear brow gel to brush through your eyebrows. This will pick up excess color and distribute it evenly as you put your hairs in line

This is an optional step. If you want to clean your brows, you can highlight under the brow. It creates a clean and more arched look.

How to Get Longer Fuller Eyelashes

Have you always wanted longer fuller lashes, but wasn't sure how to do it.  Well you are in luck because we know a few methods that can help add length and fullness to your lashes. The great thing about adding volume to your lashes is it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. There are affordable methods for every budget. The least expensive are eyelash strips, ranging anywhere from $1- $5. The next least expensive is a volumizing  mascara $8-$30. Lastly the most expensive method is individual eyelash extensions ranging from $75+. 

We Heart: Colored Eyeliner

Looking to add a little more magic to those gorgeous eyes, then try colored eyeliner. You can make a statement using very little or a lot creating a masterpiece! Colored eyeliner has been used by professionals for the longest time to create glamorous eyes for the camera. Now it's time for you to have a try. Don't be afraid of color, just a little can make anyone's eyes pop.

How to do Fall Lip Color

If you're sticking to bright lip colors for fall go for the hues with a totally shine-free finish. To keep the shade super vibrant (and prevent it from smudging) , use a liner in a matching color to fill in your lips before applying the lipstick!

How to Apply the Perfect Lipstick

Here are a few tips to make your lipstick last all day!

1.) Outlining your lips will keep the color from running

2.) Apply your lipstick evenly and generously. For extra control, use a lip brush.

3.)Concealer

Lastly, dab just a bit of concealer around your lips. This will not only keep the color from smearing, but will also make your lipstick pop!

Cosmetic Check-Up

Take this opportunity to check the expiration dates on all your cosmetics and skincare products. Each product has a specific shelf life and using them past their expiration dates is not the best practice. Bacteria can grow quite easily from air getting trapped inside containers. Also using your fingers for application can contribute to contamination.

Trendy Pastel Lips

What better way to bring in spring than with a pop of color? When we think of spring, we think of pastels. Colors such as spring green, turquoise, lilac, coral, apricot, soft pinks, and soft blues. A simple look with a pastel lip, is a perfect way to model your lips. You can also color-block with your lips as well. Here are a few ladies rockin' the pastel lips.

We Heart: Green

 St. Patrick's Day is almost here. You know what that means.. Wear GREEN! We want to inspire you to get into the St. Patrick Day spirit, and rock green however YOU like. Be creative and have fun!