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Jun 8, 2011

The Best Summer Makeup For 2011

June 8, 2011 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

Summer Makeup 2011: Loud and Proud

Summer makeup trends for 2011 include the bright, the glowing, and the bronzed. Foregoing past summer makeup trends of the natural look and “less is more,” this year’s hues are loud, proud, and full of shimmer. Bright matte lipstick screams out to be noticed in popular shades of fuchsia, red, pink and orange. Bold shimmery eyeshadow in green, blue, orange, and pink attract attention to beautifully-shaped eyes. Foundation creates the dewy look of summer glow to contrast the bright matte lipstick and assist the eyeshadow in its mission to shimmer. Silvery tones for fair skin and peachy or golden tones for olive skin make facial shine a positive thing. Finally, summer bronzer is in season to safely highlight or enhance your tan.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Soleil Summer 2011 Makeup Collection

In keeping with the summer 2011 makeup trends, Estee Lauder has introduced a collection that features all of the above styles. Their Bronze Goddess Island Oasis Eyeshadow Palette offers bronzy shimmering metallics, plus a bright teal shade. The compact contains six shades that can be worn alone or together. Their Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer kisses skin with a touch of summer. The ShadowStick Duo includes highly metallic Pink Teal and Gold Bronze, while their Pure Color Gloss comes in color-rich shades of Blazing Coral, Plum Divine, and Sunburst.

MAC Surf Baby Collection for Summer 2011

Summer trends at MAC can be seen vividly in their shades ranging from extremely bold to as shimmery as glitter itself. Their Surf Baby Collection features the very beachy My Paradise Peach pressed powder, which sports a gold tropical hibiscus overspray. Lipsticks include Hibiscus Bright in orange coral and Mocha Peachy in a rich yellow-brown, while Lipglass shades include Strange Potion in soft coral, Krazy Kahuna in warm brown, Good Lovin’ in soft peachy-pink, and Girl on Board in pale white gold. Crushed Metallic Pigment Stacks are available in the more earthy tones of Summer Stash and the bolder hues of Surf the Ocean Frosty. Eyeshadows include the popular bright frosted teal of Surf U.S.A., as well as more laid-back tones of champagne and grey. MAC’s Bronzing Powder comes in the deep orange brown Solar Riche and the gold and soft pearl finish of Refined Golden.

Lancome Bronze Azure Collection for Summer 2011

One sure summer makeup trend for 2011 is to provide customers with a choice between whispering shimmer and screaming color, and often both of these choices are available in one package to suit all tastes. Lancome’s Molten Shore eyeshadow includes beige, brown, and metallic plum but also features a bold teal. Their Artliner comes in both the metallic teal of Beach Gem and the golden sparkle of Scorched Brown. The Color Fever Gloss ranges from Hibis-Kiss in a bright, sparkly pink to Heatstroke, a pinkish taupe with flecks of silver, and Paradise Peach with a shimmer of gold. Color Design lipstick comes in Femme-Fire, a medium pink; Hot Nights, a bright, sparkly pink; and Coral Goddess, a pale peach sheen.

Clinique Bronze Summer 2011 Collection

Sun-conscious as well as fashionable, Clinique’s summer 2011 makeup collection includes Almost Bronzer SPF 15 in a mini-makeup bag. This bronzing duo features a deep and a light shade of bronzer in the same compact. Designed for all skin types, this formula lets the user achieve an array of looks, from a sheer sunny glow to a deep tropical bronze. In keeping with the bright lipstick trend, Clinique’s Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm comes in delicious shades like Mega Melon, Richer Raisin, Whole Lotta Honey, Chunky Cherry, Super Strawberry, and Woppin’ Watermelon. This balm provides much-needed moisturization for the summer with ingredients like shea butter and jojoba seed oil. Both products are available at Nordstrom.com.

All in all, summer makeup 2011 looks to be as bright as tropical fish and as shimmery as a mermaid’s tail. Undoubtedly, the beach gave great inspiration to this season’s palette. With such intense shades, girls should be able to match their eyeshadow to their flip-flops. Whether one goes for champagne shimmer tones or exclusively wears electric teal and fuchsia, the look will owe itself to tropical paradise, wherever the wearer may roam.

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Filed Under: Bronzers, Collections and Looks, Lip Products, Makeup Tagged With: Clinique, Collections, Estee Lauder, Lancome, M.A.C.

Apr 18, 2011

How to Apply Eye Makeup

April 18, 2011 By Carleenp 2 Comments

As part of our back to basics series, here are some tips on applying eye makeup.

Most women know that achieving that natural eye-popping look requires a good deal of patience, experience and knowledge. Whether you are applying cosmetics for a day at the office or for a night on the town, some basic eye make up tips come in handy. Women who have not changed their eyeshadow routine since the 1960s and younger women who want to learn how to apply eyeshadow correctly before making too many mistakes should utilize the following eye makeup tips for that perfect look regardless of the occasion.

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Make Up Tip One: Always begin with primer. You would not paint a wall without priming it first. The same concept works for the application of eye shadow. Just as paint primer allows for more even coverage when painting the walls, eye primer allows for more even coverage when applying shadow. Sephora offers an excellent eyeshadow primer from Urban Decay. Primer Potion is magic in a bottle . It can be worn alone for that “no makeup” look. Worn as a primer, Urban Decay Primer Potion dries quickly and provides an unparalleled canvas for eyeshadow. It prevents the eyeshadow from creasing and ensures that the color lasts all day.

Make Up Tip Two: Once the primer is dry, it is time to choose a color palette. One of the most important eye makeup tips is that less is more. While glitter and highly saturated colors stand out on the runway, they will not look as appealing in the office. A woman can choose between a color that compliments her eye color for a natural effect and one that contrasts with her eye color to make her eyes pop. For makeup based on your eye color, see our series:

Whatever the color of your eyes, you will find gorgeous eye shadow at Sephora.

Tarte Eyeshadow Palette

The Tarte Femme Natural Palette takes the guesswork out of obtaining a nice eye shadow look. The Tarte eyeshadow kit is packaged in a cute compact that comes with its own shadow brush for easy application. The shades are pretty and natural, so that they will work with many different skin tones.

Make Up Tip Three: Finally, no eye makeup routine would be complete without mascara. Women with dark eyes and dark hair should choose black mascara. Women with blue eyes and pale hair should opt for brown mascara. With all of the different types of mascara on the market, it is difficult to choose the one that best suits one’s lashes. For thick, full lashes, use a thick brush and apply one coat of mascara. DiorShow Iconic Mascara is the right product for this situation. For thinner lashes, she should opt for a smaller brush to distribute the mascara more evenly and highlight each lash individually. Lancome Definicils Mascara makes even the thinnest lashes look lush. Curl your lashes before applying mascara for the best effect.

Filed Under: Beauty Tips, Eyeshadow, Makeup, Makeup Primer, Mascara, Palettes and Collections Tagged With: Dior, Lancome, Make Up Tips, Palettes, Tarte, Urban Decay

Feb 9, 2011

Make Up For Brown Eyes

February 9, 2011 By Carleenp 5 Comments

Make up is essential for perfecting any look. Choosing eye shadow colors, mascara and eyeliner that complement the color of the eye is crucial. Brown eyes are very versatile, so make up for brown eyes range in many different colors and schemes. Light colors will make the eyes stand out, as well as metallic colors. Deep natural colors will accentuate the eyes. It is always important to experiment with different color combinations. Brown eyes come in many shades and tones. Trying out a variety of colors, mattes and metallic shadows will allow one to decide which combination they enjoy best.

Selecting make up for brown eyes can be difficult at first. It is important to note the hue of the iris. Some browns may lean toward a golden color, while others have a deep red tint. Sephora offers an eye shadow palette that will work with any shade of brown: The Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette – Ludwig (above). These natural colors are perfect for any occasion. The metallic bronze and gold shadows will help golden hued brown eyes stand out while the matte brown and metallic green will bring out red tones.

Black, dark brown and navy blue mascaras complement brown eyes. When going for a natural look, dark brown is the best choice. The brown will help define the eyes in a natural way. Black and navy mascara are supplementary to adventurous styles of eye shadow. When black is applied with lighter toned eye shadow, the eyes will stand out. It is important to experiment with mascara colors; it may take several combinations to find the perfect match. Again, Sephora.com provides the ultimate mascara selection. Lancome HYPNÔSE - Custom Volume Mascara is available in all three shades mentioned above. They are titled “Black”, “Brown” and “Deep Black”. The “Deep Black” shade is similar to navy. This mascara product offers volume without clumping or a “bulky” look.

Choosing eye liner depends on the intended style of make up. Brown eyes with dark, natural tones of eye shadow will work well with a brown or taupe eye liner. For a bold look, black eye liner can be used. Black will make the eyes “pop”, especially when paired with light metallic colors. Sephora.com sells Lancome LE CRAYON KHÔL - Smoky EyeLiner, the “Black Coffee” and “Black Ebony” pencils will work perfectly with brown eyes. These specific pencils are soft, allowing smudging for a blended look.

Overall, brown eyes are great to work with. Finding make up for brown eyes is easy, and after a few experimental runs, any brown-eyed person will have their perfect look.