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Five Make-Up Tricks That Work
Inject a little va-va-voom into your usual make-up routine with these easy-to-ace make-up tricks...
Dewy Skin
If the look you're aiming for is dewy rather than matte made-up skin (and dewy foundation always looks healthy and natural), go easy on the face powder. In fact, hold off completely. We suggest using an ivory highlighter on your cheekbones for gorgeous glow.
Intense Eye Shadow
If your eye shadow colour is falling a little flat, bump up its intensity by dusting it under your eyes too, using a flat brush.
Even-Toned Under Eyes
Sometimes dark under eye circles are hard to hide, so try using a concealer one or two shades lighter than your foundation.
Fuller Lips
Thin lips will instantly look plumped up by one simple lip make-up step: Just add gloss. Once you've applied your lipcolour, add a slick of gloss (clear or in the same colour as your lipstick to intensify the colour).
Beautiful Hands
UK nail guru Thea Green says you should treat your nails the same way you treat your skin. The best way to do this is to apply cuticle oil as much as you would apply face cream. You'll also find this trick helps keep your manicure looking gorgeous.
Last updated: Sun, 2011-04-03 20:41
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Hello beauty junkies, I’m Helen, a contributing editor for WH and a beauty journalist – a dream job that I’ve had for the past five years. While I’ve always been make-up obsessed, I’m a naturalist; I love make-up that’s completely wearable rather than make-up that completely wears you. I love to share and will be sharing my best new beauty finds and user-friendly tips with you.
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Have you tried any kind of contouring. I've used this technique on lots of clients...male and female. Basically you take a matte bronzer like Hula from Benefit (no shimmer...shimmer draws attention and brings forward) and you apply it under the jawline. It shades it a bit and makes it less noticable, especially in pictures. To balance the face I would also apply it under the cheekbones (well depending on your face shape) a little on the forehead/hairline and you can even use this trick down the sides of the nose....works magic in pictures. Just make sure you blend really really well or you will end up looking like you have dirt on your face. Some makeup artists will use a deep brown shadow and blend like crazy. But just starting out, I would try the Hoola because it's so natural you really can't mess it up.
Thank you for these interesting and useful tricks.I like make-ups and I am trying to look good every day.I have some products that I am carring every day in my bag and these are the eyeshadow,the lipstick and the armani mania perfume.
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