Expert Eye Makeup Tips

Professional Makeup Brush Set

For models and people who are in the limelight, especially who do not have their private makeup artist, you definitely need to get yourself your own professional makeup brush set. As much as allowed, you will need to use it to put on your own makeup primarily for sanitary reasons. Enough said.
If you are satisfied with just a miniature brush that comes free with a makeup you bought, think twice. Truly, a professional brush is different from a mini brush. Mini brushes have synthetic materials that could irritate a sensitive skin. Also, the bristles in a mini brush are quite brittle so it tends to fall off easily, making them temporary.
Professional brushes generally cost more and are never given free and rightly so. Few pro brushes contain synthetic materials. Most come from sables, goats and even squirrels. Professional makeup brushes also come in different sizes that will allow for the proper application of makeup into the face or the body.
For everyday make up, here are the four most common applicators you will need to achieve best results on applying your makeup:
The Application Brush is a synthetic brush that is straight and sturdy. This brush is used to apply eye shadows and concealers to areas that need it most. You can find different sizes of this brush so choose that which you will need.
Angled brushes are used to apply eye liners and eye brow color on sparse spaces on eyebrows with an eye shadow. An angled brush also contains synthetic material and is slanted at an angle. It is a great choice for applying eye liners especially if you have difficulty. All you have to do is to connect the dots to achieve a straight eye line.
Blending brush with synthetic or natural bristles. A blending brush is fluffy and is used to blend eye shadows for removing harsh lines. To achieve a concentrated color blending, the use of a small brush is needed. The larger heads are used to spread out some pigmentation.
Powder brushes are also available with natural materials. This brush should be small enough to apply all over the face and large enough to dust off some blush from the cheeks. The bristles are tapered so blending will be easy and a large head evens it out.
You can build out your set later but first, at least get the basic essentials you need. You will be more satisfied with how your makeup goes on and looking good with your own set of professional makeup brush set.

Mineral Makeup vs Traditional Foundation

Mineral makeup is the latest trend in cosmetics. It is sold from department store counters, championed on late night infomercials and touted in fashion magazines. How do the various brands differ, and which one is best for you? How does mineral makeup differ from traditional products? Let's take a look.
Despite different brand names and marketing strategies, most mineral makeup has remarkably similar ingredients. Some commonly used minerals include micronized titanium dioxide, micronized zinc oxide, iron oxide, silk mica, and hydrated silica.
Micronized titanium dioxide, a common ingredient in sun block products, is particularly suited to protect skin from damaging sunlight. This white mineral's crystalline structure naturally reflects and defuses the sun's harmful rays. Micronized zinc oxide works in combination with the micronized titanium dioxide to reflect the sunlight's dangerous UVA and UVB rays.
Iron oxide is found in nature in red, orange and yellow hues. These pigments are blended into flesh tones for mineral foundations. Silk mica and hydrated silica soften the mineral compounds for use on the skin. Silk Mica gives mineral makeup a smooth texture, and hydrated silica binds the minerals to make them less messy. Individual brands may add secondary ingredients, such as vitamins, extra skin softeners or stronger pigments to neutralize skin tone.
Mineral makeup can counteract a host of familiar challenges. People prone to allergies or with sensitive skin will find mineral makeup contains no irritating dyes or perfumes. They do not use talc and other fillers that can be harmful to the skin. The acne-prone will find mineral makeup is organic, hypoallergenic and oil free; it will not clog pores like some conventional cosmetics.
Unlike traditional cosmetics, mineral foundations can provide sheer to full coverage. A light, sheer finish can be accomplished by moving the applicator brush in small circles on the face. Mineral makeup can also provide a more opaque texture if applied in layers with a damp sponge, much like you would apply liquid foundation. Fortunately, the consistency of mineral makeup gives coverage without the thick, unnatural, pore-clogging consequences of traditional liquid foundation.
Although mineral makeup has been a fixture in high-end department stores and specialty cosmetics shops for several years, a handful of more economical options are now on the market in drugstores. Consumers can expect to pay $25 for upscale mineral makeup brands, while drugstore mineral makeup from Neutrogena and Physician's Formula range from $9-$12.
With so little variation in actual ingredients, the difference in brands is often limited to marketing strategy. Many brands cater to a specific skin type. For example, Mineralogie claims their mineral makeup is suited to those with oily skin, because it does not include minerals that give other brands a shimmery finish.
Steps to Personalize Your Make Up Bags

Steps to Personalize Your Make Up Bags

One of the important things that woman cannot live without is a makeup bag that will be a lifesaver for them. A make up bag will help to organize the makeup tools and prevent them floating around the base of purses of women. Yet, some of them come in a simple design and solid colors. You can express your self by personalizing your makeup bag. Whether you will do it by yourself or have it personalized by professional, you can show off your cosmetic bag as you want with any other fashion accessory that you have.
Instruction:
Step 1
You can take your fabric bag into a vendor which provides embroidery services. Ask the vendor to take your name or a beautiful design stitched onto the surface of your cosmetic bag. Or you can do it by yourself at home if you are confident with your embroidery abilities.
Step 2
If your cosmetic bag is made of plastic, you can draw and write your design by using a permanent marker. You can also use your idea and then put it down to your design.
Step 3
You may also order a modified bag from an online vendor which is specializing in monogramming.
Step 4
And then you should transfer your photo with your friends to the online vendor, ask them to put the photo onto your makeup bag.
Step 5


Tie a piece of the colored ribbon into a bow. You can write your name by using permanent marker on one of loops of the bow so that it can be easily visible. And then to attach the bow to your cosmetic bow, you can use some kind of gun glue so that it can be attached on it and now you have a beautiful cosmetic bag.