Makeup Secret

One makeup secret:  work with a smooth surface.

Use a primer to create a barrier between your skin and the makeup. It will help it last longer and go on a lot smoother. You can also use microdermabrasion at home or just moisturize your skin. This all helps when getting ready to apply makeup. For those not familiar, microdermabrasion removes dead skin cells from skin. Doing this simple step before applying your makeup will make it last so much longer and will go on so much better! I love this secret. Leave me your comments and feedback. Thanks!

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Answer: Difference between drugstore makeup and high end makeup

Woot!  Woot!  Not too long ago I asked a question that was on my mind and I am now in the process of learning the answer. I will share what I have found so far so it is all documented and referred back to at anytime. My question is: what is the difference between drugstore and high end makeup?

ANSWER: High end makeup is less likely to irritate your skin and cause redness. Also, high end make up lasts longer due to their long wearing formulas. However, drugstores do carry long wearing options as well so I already know my next question right now.  Highend powders and eye shadows are of a finer blend so they are not chalky and look more natural.  It has to do with the milling process being used and because the powder will be finer it also sits,on the skin better and lasts longer.   What it boils down to is the types of ingredients used and the concentration of the ingredient.   Drugstore brands contain less SPF, lipids, and retinal. The concentration of pigments is more in high end makeup resulting in longer lasting and more vibrant colors.  Ok, this is a lot of good information.

Lets take a look at foundation. It is the silicone ingredient in the make up that makes it last longer.  There is a higher concentration of dimethicone in higher end foundation even if the products both boast to be long wearing. The expensive brand name foundation will last longer as dimethicone provides a smoother and longer wear.   On the other hand if we look at lip gloss or mascara, nearly the same formula is used for both types.   Cheap eyeshadow and blush contain less pigment.

So basically to sum it up, some items it’s ok to spend thrifty and others you may justify your splurge. Don’t feel guilty spending all that $ on your foundation or powder. It’s worth it and BTW you just saved a bunch on your lip gloss and mascara. BTW, YOU are worth it!

 

Thanks for reading and I will follow up soon.  Please let me know your thoughts and comments. As always, I would love to hear from you.

 

Question of the Day

I have a question for you. What is the difference between drugstore make up and expensive designer  makeup? The answer is only obvious: quality. What I wonder is what makes the quality so much better. Is it a secret ingredient? …

Application

To enhance blue eyes I have found on myself that browns, coppers, orangey, and light or medium gold are the best shades for me. I would consider my eyes Probably a medium blue and they can turn green depending what I wear. I have a warm skin tone so I prefer warm colors. as a hi liter under my brows and on the inner eye I will use a frosty ice color or a light gold color for a softer look. Black eyeliner. I’m doing liquid liner at the moment. At first I could not apply it but with a little practice I’m pretty good at it now.  I just like the clean bold line and it really makes your eyes stand out.

Skin tone

Ok so now we found out about the different types of blue eyes we also must look at tour skin tone. You may have a warm skin tone if your skin has yellow undertones. If your skin has pink undertones that is considered cool.  Warm skin tones looks better with warm colors and cool looks better with cool. So that’s pretty simple.  Warm colors on the color wheel are considered yellow, orange, red, light green. Once it gets to blue that’s considered cool. Blue, purple, and darker greens all fit the cool category.

Blue eye color

Blue eyes have different depths of blue to them and this will effect how to play them up.  First define the level of your natural color.

1. Light Blue- this color can easily be overshadowed by a dark color.  If you love a darker color it is better to use it in your crease only or as a liner. Stick to medium softer colors for the rest of the eye.
   

   These knockout beauties work well with lighter shades over the lid and brow while sticking to the crease area for darker shades.

2.  Medium Blue- looks best with light to medium colors again, sticking with a darker color in the crease or as a liner.  Some great colors are deep violet, deep peach, bronze or light copper.  Go with a pink or a white as a hi lighting color.  Grays, silvers and blues also look good for these eye.
   

   Same as with light blue, limit darker colors to the crease area of the eye.

3. Dark Blue- this is an intense color like a sapphire blue.  You may use just about any color you’d like including darker colors.  Deep grays, or for a more summery look, copper or bronzes work well.  Silver looks amazing too.
   

   Truly lucky, anything goes for these dark sapphire peepers.

4. Gray-Blue-  this color tends to change depending on what you wear. It’s better to stick with lighter colors so as not to overpower these eyes.
   

   Stick with lighter colors so as not to overpower the eyes.

Complementary color for blue eyes

Alright, so the universal complementary color for blue eyes is bronze.  It can go with all shades of blue eyes.  To find a complementary color for your eyes look at a color wheel.  The complimentary color will be across from your color on the wheel. Or you can use an analogous color which would be a color right next to your eye color on the color wheel. This will be a less dramatic contrast for your eyes.

Follow this chart to find your complementary or analogous colors.