Saturday, March 29, 2008
Blush It On Baby....3 step guide to applying blush the right way
When you ask most women today how to apply blush, most don't know how. Its a products that can swing both ways: real good where you get that wonderful flushed glow look, or real bad where you look like you belong to the circus. But blush is an amazing product that when applied the right way it can really enhance your natural beauty and have you look remarkably beauty in seconds.
Here is our easy fool proof guide to applying blush so you too can look absolutely fabulous.
Here is our easy fool proof guide to applying blush so you too can look absolutely fabulous.
Step 1:
-Select a blush color that is as close as possible to what a natural flush would mimic.
Tan complexion - soft pink,peaches, lt. purples
Medium Complexions- peaches,soft reds,soft corals
Deep Complexions - plums,deep corals,med. reds
- Use a blush brush. These can be any small to medium head brushes with loosely gathered hairs
Step 2 :
- Dip brush into blush and get a small amount of powder on brush. Tap off any excess.
*When using our mineral powder VERY LITTLE is needed. The pigment are so rich in color that only sprinkles of powder is needed to achieve a natural look.
Step 3:
-Form a smile and locate where the plump part of your cheek are(apples of the cheeks)
- Apply powder to the apples of the cheek and blend up towards hairline.
- If you feel more in needed repeat steps,but remember less is always more.
That is , its that simple. If you follow you step you will be guaranteed a lovely natural glowing look.
-Select a blush color that is as close as possible to what a natural flush would mimic.
Tan complexion - soft pink,peaches, lt. purples
Medium Complexions- peaches,soft reds,soft corals
Deep Complexions - plums,deep corals,med. reds
- Use a blush brush. These can be any small to medium head brushes with loosely gathered hairs
Step 2 :
- Dip brush into blush and get a small amount of powder on brush. Tap off any excess.
*When using our mineral powder VERY LITTLE is needed. The pigment are so rich in color that only sprinkles of powder is needed to achieve a natural look.
Step 3:
-Form a smile and locate where the plump part of your cheek are(apples of the cheeks)
- Apply powder to the apples of the cheek and blend up towards hairline.
- If you feel more in needed repeat steps,but remember less is always more.
That is , its that simple. If you follow you step you will be guaranteed a lovely natural glowing look.
Kiss of Death...Lead in Your Makeup
According to a study done by the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics (http://www.safecosmetics.org/newsroom/press.cfm?pressReleaseID=26)
more that half of 33 major brands of lipstick (61%) were found to have significant anounts of lead in their lipsticks.
Some of the major brands tested were :
-L’Oreal Colour Riche “True Red”
-L’Oreal Colour Riche “Classic Wine”
-Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor “Maximum Red”
-Dior Addict “Positive Red”
Lead is an extremely toxic substance that has been known to cause health problems. After continued use of these lipsticks, the amount of lead builds up in the body and can cause major problems. The question is why have lead in makeup anyway?
With the beauty business being a billion dollar industry, they are constantly trying to find new and innovative products to sell to consumers at the cheapest price. Many major beauty brands add harmful ingredients just to use as a fillers. THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS. Makeup can be made safer.
It is so important now more than ever for consumer to really look at what you are putting on you precious skin. Don't accept just anything. It does matter whether there are certain chemicals in your makeup or not. The chemicals and harmful ingredients can contribute to many of the skin problems use women face today; blemishes,acne,large pores, dark spots the list goes on.
You owe it to yourself to only use the best. Its your skin , take good care of it.
more that half of 33 major brands of lipstick (61%) were found to have significant anounts of lead in their lipsticks.
Some of the major brands tested were :
-L’Oreal Colour Riche “True Red”
-L’Oreal Colour Riche “Classic Wine”
-Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor “Maximum Red”
-Dior Addict “Positive Red”
Lead is an extremely toxic substance that has been known to cause health problems. After continued use of these lipsticks, the amount of lead builds up in the body and can cause major problems. The question is why have lead in makeup anyway?
With the beauty business being a billion dollar industry, they are constantly trying to find new and innovative products to sell to consumers at the cheapest price. Many major beauty brands add harmful ingredients just to use as a fillers. THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS. Makeup can be made safer.
It is so important now more than ever for consumer to really look at what you are putting on you precious skin. Don't accept just anything. It does matter whether there are certain chemicals in your makeup or not. The chemicals and harmful ingredients can contribute to many of the skin problems use women face today; blemishes,acne,large pores, dark spots the list goes on.
You owe it to yourself to only use the best. Its your skin , take good care of it.
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