Make Up Tips

According to Bobbi Brown Make-up Artist Leane, an excellent shade for  fair skin is DESERT ROSE Powder Blush (a muted pinky brown). It gives you very fresh, natural color without looking bright or overdone. Always apply with the Blush Brush to the "apples" of your cheeks (the fullest part when you smile) and blend out toward your hairline.

To avoid photo with a pale face, get a sample of foundation from the beauty counter and take some snaps, There is a SPF in the product which gives you pale face look, not all foundations with SPF give that kind of look thats why it is very important to try the product first before buying it , particularly if it' is for your wedding day.

Use the same shade of foundation all year round by adding a gel bronzer to darken the shade for summer or after a spray tan. Bobbi Brown has a fantastic all over gel bronzer, add a few drops and mix on the back of your hand to achieve the right shade.

Keep a stick foundation in your bag always. You can give a retouch throughout the day under the eyes, on cheeks and on spots. Sheisdo has a great stick that is easy to blend with your finger and you don't need to set with powder. it is also great if you have been wearing a dark lipstick and wish to go lighter for another look, just lightly apply with fingertip over lip and re apply the lipstick.

To avoid being left out with just a outlined lip after eating or drinking, use the lip liner after the lipstick this will give a natural defined look and will come off with the lippy so there will be no outline.

To get long wear out of your lipstick with having to use those formulas that dry out your lips try this tip firstly never apply lippy on cold lips it makes it hard to glide on, next rub your hands and fingers together to warm up and apply the first few dots of color with your fingertip this will melt the color into the lip to create a stain then apply rest of lippy and liner on top.

Using a brush to apply foundation is the best way to get a smooth even finish, you start in the center of the face and blend out in long strokes. If you need bit more coverage in certain areas go over it with small stippling action. This will not only give you a perfect finish but it will make you foundation bottle last twice as long because you won't lose half of it in your fingertips due to body heat.

When using a mascara designed for dramatic lashes don't wiggle the brush as it will clump the lashes together, for best results use long strokes from root to tip.

Don't spend money on expensive brush cleaner baby shampoo is great for the job it is very mild and gentle so it won't be harsh on the hairs.

I think the easiest way to turn a natural look into a sexy look is with a cat eye.  use the smudge sticks!  you can do cat eyes in colors.  And put your favorite lip color on!   I love hot pinks like exhilarating and intriguing long wear lip colors! Says Sarah make up artist for Stila.

During the colder months try swapping your powder blush for cream, with skin being more dehydrated during winter the cream gives it a beautiful glow.

Here's a tip for those who love a pale natural lip but whose lips are naturally high in color don't turn to applying foundation on the lip that drys them out, instead try Bobbi Brown's beige gold lip color it neutralizes pink or purple-tone lips, Use it on it's own or apply as a base then desired color over the top.