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I was going to make my own version of this a little while ago, but decided to share a video by thebeautiful Kandee Johnson, whom is amazing at explaining everything there is to know about make-up. Lets just say she is amazing!

Everytime I do my make-up, I wear a bit of highlighter. It gives a glow to the face and gives off radiance and a healthy glow :)

 

The product that is use is:

 

 

So watch the video, and try it on yourself :) xxx

 



As the range of Foundations and Colours advance, so does the lack of knowledge in choices by the average customer. So I'm here to tell you how to ensure the right match and colour!

One of the hardest thing with a foundation is to match a colour to your skin type.

One of the easiest things to do (and it's free) is to quickly zip down to your local Beautician/Salon and ask her/him what they suggest for you to look for when buying your next foundation.

And seriously, they aren't that scary, and they wont judge your amount of knowledge. To be honest, they love the feeling that someone needs them.

But for those of you that may be finding things a little too busy to do this, here are a few tips for you!

Never... ever... ever... test your foundation on the back of your hand or your jawline! The jaw line is in fact the lightest part of the face and if you test there then apply to the face, you will look white like a ghost.

To test the colour of a foundation, it is best to test on the side of the nose, blending into the cheek. As this is where you start with foundation on the face, blending outwards. It is pretty easy to tell if you have the wrong colour, as you will start to look Orange, or really white. Always test the colour of a Foundation in Natural Light, as artificial light can be misleading.

When buying a Foundation, never buy a darker colour so that you look more "tan" as you will actually look Orange! If you want to look tan, invest in a nice bronzer as you will look a nice Golden brown and more natural as opposed to, well.. ORANGE!

Don't forget that skin tones change between summer and winter, and you should change your foundation accordingly. Or buy two different tones and mix foundation throughout the year.

Different types of skin, need different types of Coverage. There are different types of Foundation coverage to suite different types of skin. Right from good Clear Skin, to Problem Skin.

Clear Skin:

Good clear skin will only need the lightest of coverage. Liquid Sheer Foundation or a Tinted Moisturizer will cater well for this skin type. This is just to even out skin tone and to add radiance to the skin.

The Odd Blemish:

Sometime we get that odd pimple or scar. If your skin is still an even tone, with the odd spot, a good concealer paired with a liquid foundation or creme-to-powder formula will be suitable for this skin type.

Problem Skin:

With problem skin, it needs a little more attention in the Foundation field. A Creme or stick foundation will offer a good coverage to hide all the blemishes.

Nothing sums the different type of textures than this extract from Jemma Kidd's Make-Up Masterclass Book.

"Check the ingredients and select the correct formulation for your skin with added vitamins and moisturizers. Choose talc-free foundation that soaks in easily - nothing with a thick , powdery finish. A moisturizing foundation is essential for dry skin, where-as an oil free, matte finish is ideal for oily skin. Mature women need a little shimmer in their foundation to bring light to their skin, but anyone with scarring or acne should avoid light-reflecting particles as they can emphasize blemishes. A light-coverage liquid foundation is best for normal skin and a tinted moisturizer is perfect for summer"

So I will admit..

It was only around when I started to learn about make up artistry that I actually started to clean my Make Up Brushes. I didn't really (and still don't) wear it to school, so it took them a couple months to get feral before it got to the point that I just threw them out.

I probably spent around $100 a year on make up brushes! Now that I look back on it, I regret wasting my money, when I could of had a nice expensive set and had kept it for a few years and saved my money! haha or just brought more clothes!

Their are a few important reasons why you SHOULD clean your brushes, so I will explain it in a simple way, so that anyone can understand..

Basically, they will hold bacteria in them. Dirt, dead skin cells, make up etc. In my case, being a sensitive skinned person. I found that my brushes got really course and didn't work as well after a couple weeks, and it actually made little cuts on my face which got infected from the bacteria in my brush. I only recently found out that dirty brushes were the reason why! Pree disgusting!

But it is important to clean them. I have a lot of scars on my face as Karma for it now!

Brush Cleaner ~ Wasp Hair Online Store$12.00

There is a lot of talk from make up artists saying to use brush cleaner (Like the one pictured above) or a brush cleanser, and yes it is true, but it's not all you should do and to be 100% honest, those brush cleansers are a waste of money.

Also, there is a difference between Cleaner and Cleanser. A cleanser is what they say you should wash your brushes in, and a cleaner is to sanitize in between washes.

Twice a week, I will clean my brushes with Shampoo and Conditioner. I will then rest them on the bench in the bathroom, with the bristles hanging over the edge. It will prevent them from drying with the bristles on an angle or a flat side. They SHOULD dry over night, if not a little bit longer.

Except for brushes that I use with liquids. Since most liquids like foundation, and lipsticks, they are waxy. It gets stuck in the bristles, and the longer you leave it, the harder it will be to clean, and in most cases you will have to throw them out. So I will wash them every 3 days but go over them with a Brush Cleaner after every use.

As for the use of brush cleaner. Use it after every use of the brushes. Simply spray on a tissue and rub the brush over it lightly, only just enough to get some of the colour off the tips of the bristles. This will sanitize your brushes. Which reduces the amount of bacteria on the brush.