Basic MakeUp

Blush is used to simulate natural glow & blush! It can turn you from looking pale to looking refreshed.
Texture
Blush comes in various forms such as Powder, Cream & even mousse. There's also a different form which is called a "stain".  Stain is a 2 in 1 product, it's used for cheeks and lips.

Color
This will depend on your complexion. Some colors will complement Fair skin but not tanned or Dark & Vice versa. But there are many colors that will work for all skin tones and complement it in different ways.

Rule of thumb is, the lighter your skin color is, you should try to stay within the range of light colors since darker colors might create overly dramatic looks that should probably stay in magazine shoots than on streets! If you're skin is towards beige color You can use light colors while remembering they will probably give a subtle effect compared to a darker shade.If you're skin color is Dark then i recommend going bold! 


Application

If you're using mousse or cream then use your fingers to apply! Do you know that the warmth of your fingers that'll be used to apply the blush will help apply the blush more evenly & smoothly. If you're using powder blush then use the Powder Brush (Look at previous posts to know what it looks like) for soft look or you can use the Angled Blush Brush to get a more dramatic look. It'll help you define your cheekbones.

My Favorite Blush is From Tarte, It's called Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush. This Brand is Carried by Sephora

What's your favorite Blush?

Basic MakeUp

In my previous post I talked about Foundation and concealer application. In this post I'll talk about Eyeliners

Eyeliner is used to define the eyes, to create the illusion of larger eyes or even used to make the eyes look "brighter" or fresh. There are three types of Eyeliners:

• Pencil Eyeliner
• Liquid Eyeliner
• Gel Eyeliner

If you're just starting out to use eyeliners, I recommend starting with Pencil Eyeliner. They're easier to use and they're found in various colors. Once you get the hang of using pencil eyeliner, you can try liquid or gel eyeliner. Liquid eyeliner is generally stronger but it's more difficult to apply especially if you don't have steady hands. My favorite is Gel eyeliner, It's a hybrid! 

Tip:

What i used to do is that I would use the pencil eyeliner first and then top it with a liquid eyeliner.
That way its sort of easier since all what you're doing is going over the line that was already there!

If you want a Pencil Eyeliner, I Recommend Urban Decay! Their products are sold in Sephora.They're called 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencils

For Gel Eyeliner, I strongly Recommend Bobbi Brown. It lasts for hours and it goes on smoothly. It's called Long Wear Gel Eyeliner.

Tip:
To brighten & enlarge your eyes use white eyeliner on the lower eyelid.

What's your favorite Eyeliner?

Cleaning MakeUp Brushes

Since I just put up a post about brushes, it seemed suitable to talk about cleaning them as well! I find it that most people overlook cleaning their brushes. By cleaning your brushes, you're avoiding the accumulation of the following:

• Old Makeup 
• Debris & Dirt
• Dead Skin Cells
• Bacteria and Oil 

Another benefit you get from cleaning you brush is maintaining the softness of the brush. If you pay for 

quality, then you need to take care of it to get most out of it!


How to Clean your Brushes?
I prefer buying Brush cleaner. I use Sephora's brush cleaner, it does the job and its also cheap! What I usually do is , I fold tissue into a square and place the brush on it. I spray the brush to saturate it with the cleaner and then i (gently) swirl the brush on the tissue! That way you get rid of excess make up & clean your brush gently.

If you don't want to buy a Brush cleaner then you can use baby shampoo. First, Saturate your brush with water, then put some baby shampoo on a sponge and swirl your brush onto the sponge. Afterwords rinse your brush in luke warm water. Make sure you get all the shampoo out!

Once you're done cleaning, Leave the brush to dry on it's own. I once tried to dry it by a hair dryer and that didn't end well! So you've been warned.

How often should i clean my brush?
Depends how often you use it. If it's an eyeshadow brush, then i recommend cleaning it right after you're done using it. Especially if it's the eyeliner brush. You don't want the liquid/gel to dry out on the brush. It'll be extra work trying to get it off once it's dried. Rule of thumb, clean them Every Week or Every Other Week.

How often do you clean your brushes?

MakeUp Brushes


I believe this is a topic that everyone should be informed about! There are so many different makeup brushes out there but there are a basic few that every girl should have in her makeup bag. The first makeup brushes i had came in a set that I bought from Sephora. I believe in investing in quality brushes. You can either start small by buying each brush separately or purchase them as a set. However, Purchasing a set will come out cheaper. This is a small introduction to these brushes..

So this is what my set of brushes look like. This specific set is called Deluxe Antibacterial Brush Set, its a seven piece brush set. I'll be discussing each from left to right.

1. Powder Brush: 

This is a Brush to apply Powder and mineral foundation evenly. This brush is large with dense, soft bristles. It can also be used to set Translucent powder and Bronzer as well.

2. Foundation Brush :

This Brush is used to apply Liquid foundation.

3. Angled Eyeshadow Brush:

It's used for applying eyeshadow in corner, crease or all over the lid. it's also used for blending.

4. Eye Blender Brush:

Used to Blend! 

5. Concealer brush:

This is a corrective brush, everyone's favorite! It's used to conceal and hide blemishes, discoloration and mask any imperfections.

6.Lip/Eye-liner Brush

Can be used to get define lips or perhaps Bigger or smaller lips.(I'll follow this up with a post later)

However, this is usually used as an eyeliner brush to apply gel/liquid liners. This specific brush is quite thin so you can achieve the thinnest line!

7.Brow Brush/Lash Comb

This is self explanatory haha, used to brush your brows and comb your lashes! Sometimes, When I apply mascara, my lashes stick to each other. I "brush" my lashes to separate them! 

I'm adding another Brush to the List, it's one of my favorite and it's an absolute must have, It's the Kabuki Brush. It helps you have even application while using less product! It's used to apply dry, powder based makeup. I use it to put on my Bronzer and occasionally my Blush. It gives such a nice soft natural look.
This how it looks

If you have any questions, go ahead and ask! I'd love to answer.