Sunday, December 18, 2011

Look Fantastic Using Glamourous Makeup Techniques

By Cindy Bachelor


Glamourous makeup conjures up memories of the grandeur of Hollywood using easy techniques that make you look like a production star. Dramatic eye shadow and lips combine to make a standout look which can be mixed with a beautiul updo or long flowing hair for spectacular style. This look can quite easily be obtained using products you most likely already own, though nothing is quite as much fun as trying new foundations, eye shadows, lipsticks and blushes.

The focus of glamourous makeup begins with an attractive foundation which evens out skin tones and hides defects. Using a colour which blends seamlessly in a dewy or slightly matte finish creates a base for last touches. A light dusting of powder increases the longevity and lets powder eye shadows and blush mix simply. Avoid putting on too much powder though as it can accentuate lines and cake after a few hours. Apply blush in a color which coordinates with your attire and looks wonderful with your own skin tones. The secret to better lasting lipstick is to fill in the lips with lip liner before applying lipstick and/or gloss.

Eyes are the windows to the soul and accenting them will make them far more beautiful particularly since they are the prime focus of glamourous makeup. This can be done in whatever style is preferred. Two well-liked styles for drama include, heavy eyeliner and nominal shadowing aka Marilyn Monroe, or artfully applied and eyeshadow to form a smokey eye. Gently sweeping a soft brush back and forth then wiping it on a bit of tissue is a technique to mix eye shadow but may also be done to get rid of too much product when it is mistakenly applied.

Eyeliners can be purchased in a wide choice of colours and can be placed either over or under the lash line or both. Meticulously stippling between the lashes will make a less lined appearance while still adding deep colour at the base. Curling eyelashes and adding layers of mascara are the very best way to complete the eyes. Mascara wands can be held vertically and run up and down thru the lashes as well as horizontally to create an even coat.

Rigorously groomed eyebrows are the final polish to an overall glamourous makeup look. Many references for how to arch and shape brows can be discovered to wonderfully frame the eyes. Eyebrow pencils can be employed in short motions, mimicking the direction the hair grows rather than one straight line, to fill in areas where they're sparing. A light dusting of gold or light colored eyeshadow just underneath the brow will highlight and accentuate the brow and add to the general glamourous makeup finished look.




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