Turning 60 Can Be Full Of Fun And Fashion

August 30, 2010 by Sarah Parker  
Filed under Makeup Advice

It’s so good to know that women in their 60′s nowadays are still adamant about looking as good as they did back then when they were in their 30′s. Having that fresh and elegant look is not only limited to movie stars and entertainers. All women deserve the chance to look beautiful and youthful even during their 60′s and beyond. It’s not just about looking years younger, it’s more about pride, self care, looking and feeling fabulous even at that age!

If you search on the Internet for jeans UK or something similar, what do you find? Often you will find lines of clothing that are suited to the shape of 20 year olds. While that can be a good thing, women their 60s have different needs which may or may not be met by clothing designed for the very young. For a woman in her 60s to look her fabulous best takes something different than for a woman in her 20s. No one likes to look frumpy and it’s important to understand the differences between dressing women of 20 and older women.

As women age, they have different needs in skin care; looking great is about finding the best anti-aging products containing ingredients like vitamin E and other anti-oxidants as well as new nutrients to help the skin look its softest and smoothest. It is also about finding the right make-up to make women look and feel fabulous.

The key to looking fabulous is finding clothes and skin products that work for you, as you are now. Finding the colour that you love, and which keeps jumping out of your closet is hugely important. If you don’t love the colour, then you will find you don’t enjoy wearing it and it will just end up keeping your closet warm.

Therefore look for clothes as well as skin products that fit your age and figure. Find out the colours as well as the various cuts that would bring out the best in you. This may have been a whole lot easier back when you were in your twenties, but rest assured that you can still pull off a good look and appear fashionable. You are what you wear – whether you choose to look lively and full of energy with your fashion. Or perhaps, the fashion itself will make you feel exactly just that.

Look sensational in your sixties! Find fashion and accessories and posh frocks online at 60andsensational.co.uk.

Tips On How To Quickly Fix Make-up Mistakes

June 29, 2010 by Dina Mills  
Filed under Makeup Advice

Have you ever been putting on your make-up and when everything is going well, you suddenly make a mistake that ruins all of your effort? Have you had to take off your cosmetics some time because, without meaning to, you’ve ruined your cosmetics? Surely you have; it happens to all of us.

In this article, you will find five of the most common mistakes and the best tips to quickly fix them without having to take off all of your makeup…

We hope you’ll like them and that they’ll help you effortlessly improve your personal image…

“I’VE PUT ON TOO MUCH FOUNDATION”

This is a very common mistake that we all make when we put on cosmetics. If you are totally made up, to take off any excess foundation, do the following:

* Lightly moisten a clean sponge with water (the sponge should be almost dry and without any makeup residue) and sponge all of your face with downward movements.

TIP: It’s very important, most of all, to avoid excess foundation and concealer around the eyes. To eliminate any excess in this area, perform the same step and afterwards use your fingertips to softly blur the product in that area.

“MY EYESHADOW LOOKS TOO DARK”

If you’ve put on too much eyeshadow, or it looks too dark, follow these steps to quickly fix the problem:

* If it happened on your upper eyelid, blur the eyeshadow toward the edges with a clean brush to reduce the color. If it still looks very dark, apply a little bit of matte cream eyeshadow with a brush (if you don’t have cream eyeshadow, you can use translucent powder) and blur the eyeshadow.

* If it happened on the lower part of your eye, use a fine, clean brush to blur, or pat it softly with a Q-tip.

* If as you were blurring, you’ve left the contour of the eyelid and the shadow looks very dark, blur it with a clean sponge and afterwards apply a little bit of foundation, patting lightly to fix the foundation.

“I’VE PUT ON TOO MUCH BLUSH”

If you applied too much blush, try the following tip:

* Stroke your cheek with a thick, loose powder bush-the brush should be completely clean. If you still have too much blush on, apply translucent or clear powder with the same brush, just over the blush. That way the two powders should mix, clarifying the original color.

“I’VE PUT TOO MUCH Make-up ON MY EYEBROWS”

When we put too much makeup on our eyebrows, we look harsh and we can’t even recognize ourselves. Follow the following tip to quickly solve this:

* Simply brush the eyebrow with a clean Q-tip, going against the grain of your eyebrow. You will see how quickly the color you initially applied disappears.

“I’VE SMEARED MASCARA ON MY EYELID”

That’s all right. Just follow these next steps and you’ll see how you can quickly fix the problem:

* Continue applying cosmetics and when you have finished, allowing enough time for the mascara to dry, apply a Q-tip right over the smudge. You’ll see how it quickly disappears and you don’t need to remove the cosmetics from your whole eye.

TIP: A good trick to avoid smudging yourself is applying make-up first to your inferior eyelashes and then to the superior.

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Some Hot Tips For Makeup This Spring

June 13, 2010 by Richard Ransome  
Filed under Makeup Advice

These ten tips for makeup will help you get the look you want this spring. You’ll find a tip for every feature and making a great impression. Take your favorites and make them your own.

Give your favorite feature the most attention. It became your favorite for a reason so trust yourself by making it your focal point. Ensure everyone will notice it too.

Don’t forget to make up your whole face. Focusing on one area is important, but it doesn’t exist by itself. By complementing your focal point, you bring out the best in your look while maintaining balance.

Try new colors. Every year cosmetic makers put out fun new shades. Don’t stick with the tried and true just because you’ve always done it that way. Variety is hot, so give it a shot.

Skin is sexy too. Often overlooked is the healthy glow that comes from even skin tones. Find the perfect shade by mixing pigments. Try one of the new tint-free foundations to be sure you will get it right every time.

Shapely brows give a manicured look. Try a professional stylist the first time so you don’t accidentally do damage to your look. After a couple visits you will have a better idea how to maintain your new brows.

Eyelashes pop with volume. Choose a mascara in the next shade darker than your natural color. Try one that advertises a voluminous appearance. Be careful to avoid clumps. Use a lash brush or toothpick to pull the individual lashes apart when they stick together too much.

Make your eyes pop with a dark sweep. Create this look by using a complementary color several shades darker than the others you are wearing. Starting from the last half inch of the lid, sweep outward a little way beyond the lash line. Experiment with this dramatic effect when you are going out in the evening.

Multiple shades on the cheeks adds depth. Start with a light base color across the entire cheek bone. Next, with a darker shade, sweep across the apple at a downward angle. Suddenly, you have a rich, full appearance.

Use high gloss for high impact lips. Regardless of your lip color choice, adding a top coat with huge glossy reflections gives a plump, sexy allure. If you forget your lipstick but still have your gloss handy, flash some quick color by scraping your teeth over your lips before you apply.

Confidence is queen! No matter how you choose to make up your face, when you feel great in your own skin it makes you glow. You are a beautiful person so let it shine through.

Try new things! Experiment! Do something different! You can be sure to find a great trick or two here. Be proud and go out smiling!

Selecting and applying cosmetics correctly will enhance your entire look. You will find some tips for makeup application by visiting http://www.applying-makeup-tips.com today!

Why choose Musq mineral makeup?

May 4, 2010 by biome  
Filed under Makeup Advice, Mineral Makeup

From Musq.com.au

Affordable luxury, no side effects…why compromise?  Offering the best and most extensive range of Australian mineral makeup, innovative Musq is still unrivalled!   Read these reasons to choose Musq…

  • Contains active ingredients – see and feel the change in your skin! Musq is recognised for its superior quality ingredients, leaving out what other mineral brands keep in!
  • Formulated with an experts’ eye for colour and makeup artistry, Musq offers classic and fashion shades to suit all ages and complexions perfectly!
  • A fashion palette of colours that you can enlarge by mixing & intensify with just water.
  • Concentrated to last longer and richer in pigment for maximum impact!  Concentration means you replace Musq less often than regular makeup.
  • Foundations provide perfect and total silky coverage. (even over dark circles, acne and rosacea). Feel so light and comfortable on your skin as if you’re not wearing makeup!
  • Natural SPF (17 – 20) and 100% non toxic organic ingredients.
  • Minerals reflect light for a radiant youthful glow.
  • Non comedogenic – won’t block your pores, or prevent it from breathing.
  • Minerals are anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory so are ideal for acned, irritated or sensitive skin.
  • Musq’s ‘moistening’ non-mineral ingredients are certified organic.
  • Musq is safe to use even after dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser resurfacing. Dermatologists recommend mineral makeup for rosacea, acne and sensitivity.
  • Multi-task products and brushes to save you money and space in your makeup bag.
  • Musq has no carmine, no synthetics and no irritating bismuth oxychloride!
  • Featured In Beauty Heaven’s top 6 mineral makeups.(June 2009)
  • Ethical. Musq makeup is certified vegan and Choose Cruelty Free accredited. * Accredited with The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
  • Musq is a 100% Australian owned company.

How To Put On Make-up And Accentuate Your Natural Beauty

March 24, 2010 by Ema Sourrey  
Filed under Makeup Advice

You do not have to be a professional to be able to apply your own makeup in a way that is attractive and accentuates your natural beauty. It does not have to take a lot of time, either. Use these simple steps to learn how to put on make-up correctly and turn heads with your glamorous look.

When an artist begins painting, he does not start with a spattered or blotchy canvas, right? Just in this way, you need to make sure that when you are preparing to apply makeup that you are starting with a clean canvas. If you will keep up a good skincare regimen, you will find that your skin will stay clearer and your complexion will be prettier. This is the first step to maintaining beautiful skin and your makeup will be even more beneficial.

Start with a good foundation. It is a good idea to use a foundation containing an SPF. You could choose to apply a sun block, but this will possibly make your makeup look heavy and cakey. To avoid this you can simply use a foundation with SPF and combine the two steps, which also saves you time.

Foundation should match your skin tone as closely as possible. Nothing is more unattractive than having a face that is an entirely different color than the rest of your skin. All of us have seen the woman with the orange face syndrome. It would be a good idea to have a makeup consultation with a professional at least once for this reason: to help you find the perfect shade of foundation for your complexion.

Apply the foundation in circular movements with your fingers or a cosmetic sponge, using small amounts. Remember that a little can go a long way and do not plaster your face with foundation more than necessary. Use it to cover imperfections and give you a smoother look.

Making your eyes pop is perhaps the greatest thing that makeup does for us. Use a good base, usually a light color that goes all over the lower eye lid. For the easiest and most attractive eye shadow, choose two colors that compliment each other and go with your outfit. For instance, you could use cream and brown. Apply the cream shadow all over the lower lid, and use the brown to highlight the outer corner of the lid and the crease above your eye. Use eyeliner to line the upper lid of your eyes and then if you really wish to make your eyes stand out you can use the brown shadow to line the top eyelid over the liner.

Blush can give you a touch of color, but careful not to overdo it. Choose a color that matches the flush of your cheeks when you are hot. Smile at yourself in the mirror and use a large brush to blend the blush from the apple of your cheeks to the hairline.

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What to look for in a mineral makeup

February 25, 2010 by squadron  
Filed under Makeup Advice

A pure mineral makeup should only have four or five ingredients

  • Titanium dioxide – a natural mineral with particles that are not small enough to be absorbed by the skin.
  • Iron oxides – used to produce skin tone pigment.  They are considered to be non-toxic, moisture resistant and non-bleeding.
  • Mica – the shimmer from mica is used in makeup as it gives a translucent glow to the skin and helps to mask imperfections.
  • Zinc oxide – used today as a sunscreen, zinc oxide has been used as a treatment for skin conditions dates back to the early 10th Century.  With it’s soothing properties it is ideal for the most irritated, sensitive skin types or those who suffer from acne or rosacea.

Ingredients to avoid in mineral makeup

  • Bismuth oxychloride – many people are sensitive to this bulking and filler ingredient that is a by-product of lead and copper refining.
  • Talc - a known carcinogen, which is very drying and irritating to skin, accentuates lines.
  • Parabens and Alkyl hydroxyl benzoate preservatives – true mineral makeup is inert and needs no preservatives.
  • Corn starch and rice powder - cheap fillers, not minerals.
  • Dyes – often coal tar derivatives.