Professional Makeup Artists' Tricks

Every professional has their secrets and tricks that are rarely revealed to others, so even a professional make-up artist is no exception.


Surely, you have wondered how they manage to achieve the perfect look that we've seen on fashion shows? Below discover the tricks of the best makeup artists:

A flawless complexion

First apply a good primer, then illuminating liquid foundation and your face will look really natural. Mask effects will be avoided if put light moisturizer on the palm, warm it up by rubbing it and then put it over the current foundation for a natural finish. - Val Garland, MAC makeup artist

Quick drying nail polish

No time to wait for layers of lacquer on your nails dry? Apply it in very thin layers. Place the brush horizontally along the nail to avoid that unsightly lines. To make the process even faster, first do the thumbs - since this area is the largest, nail polish will have more time to dry. - Angi Wing, CND

Smokey eyes for everyone

If you have small eyes and want to have that sexy smokey eyes, do not apply eyeshadow outside the fold of the eyelid. Also color intensity should be stronger on the lash line. Also, don't apply eye pencil on the waterline because it will make your eyes look much smaller. - Nadine Luke, Mac

Put on false lashes with ease

When applying, lift your chin up and look down. If you are not the most skilled with false eyelashes, don't try to put all at once - cut them into four parts and each set separately. Just be careful not to randomize the order of the parts. - Robin Schoen, Urban Decay

Long-lasting eye shadow

If you do not have an eye shadow base, and the shade you want to apply isn't so lasting use eyeliner. Put eyeliner on your wrist and then tap that color on the eyelids. This will be an ideal base for eye shadow. - Gato Zamora, Maybelline New York

Naturally rosy cheeks

If you want to prevent unnatural and artificial appearance of your blush, first apply a creamy blush, and then foundation. Thus applied blush will look more natural. - Michael Pierce, Hourglass Cosmetics

False eyelashes with mascara

If you don't want to mess with false eyelashes and glue, apply two coats of different mascara - first apply mascara for volume and density of eyelashes, and then mascara for loner lashes. Before applying the mascara remove excess mascara with a paper towel. - Kim Soan, Bobbi Brown

Bright lips

Instead of just applying lipstick, first use lip pencil. Blend it with lipstick brush and then add a little lipstick through the pen. This will add a dimension to your lips, and there will be no sharp edges. - Nadine Luke, Mac

All You Need To Know About Foundation

Foundation is one of the most powerful woman's weapon. Without a doubt, no woman can be without foundation. Even if your complexion is perfect, you should not ignore the foundation if you want to have a flawless day look.

Therefore, to make your complexion perfect, find out below what you should do and what must be avoided, how to choose the foundation and how to apply ...

The main task of makeup is to equalize your complexion. Therefore, don't try to change your natural face shade with foundation, because you'll look like a ghost or get the effect of the mask. Foundation was invented 90 years ago by Max Factor. Working as a makeup artist in Hollywood, Max invented the first foundation, then unique among cosmetic products. Max's invention was primarily valued by Hollywood actors (comedians), but quickly gained the trust of all women. Even today we can't thank enough Max Factor.

How to Choose Foundation

When choosing your foundation you must take into account your skin type and complexion. The better your skin looks, the lower layer of foundation it should have on. If your skin has some irregularities, then choose a more consistent foundation. Keep in mind that the foundation, has to have high quality.

It is best to test a foundation shade in daylight. Apply a little foundation on your cheeks, and to see more shades simultaneously to see the difference. Keep in mind that the foundation should not differ from the color of your neck. Best foundations are those who moisturize your skin and have a light texture. Every girl needs to find the two perfect shades of foundation: light for the winter and darker for summer. You can find more tips about choosing your foundation in my previous article: How to choose the perfect foundation.

How to Apply Foundation

High quality foundation should not leave any marks and when you apply it, it should look completely natural. Make sure the skin is properly hydrated before putting on make-up.

What you should know about the foundation?
-Girls aged 15-25 years should not always wear makeup, because their skin produces enough collagen, and needs oxygen.
-Every foundation includes protective components that protect the skin from the cold, wind, dirt, sun, etc.
-To look perfect in situations in which ordinary makeup won't last, use waterproof foundation that is durable and perfect for swimming.

There is no woman who does not dream of a perfect complexion, and even the girls from magazine covers have imperfections that need to be covered. In this situations foundation is indispensable. When you learn all the tricks of applying foundation, in a very short time you will be able to achieve the perfect, balanced and fresh complexion.

Beauty Trend: Purple Rain

This spring violet will bloom on the eyelids. Purple is no longer a symbol of jealousy, but of femininity and seduction. Be brave!


Purple eyeshadow fit perfectly for green eyes, but also to everyone else if they find the right shade. To avoid 'bruises look' make sure you have extremely pigmented shade of excellent fastness.

In the Etro spring collection beautiful purple 'smokey' was carried in the spirit of 70ties. Purple eye shadow was applied all around the eye, and 'nude' lips balanced a strong impression, and the overall effect was airy and very chic.

In Victoria Beckham collection was seen wonderful pastel purple, not subtly applied, but again lips were subtle. Beautiful lighter 'smokey' was worn by Jason Wu, perfectly blended and again combined with the nude lips. Purple eyes were particularly pronounced because the models had tied hair - focus was only on the eyes.

From catwalks purple eye shadow was extended to the red carpet. Katy Perry look great with bright purple eye shadow on the upper eyelid covered with glitter, which is combined with green eye shadow.

Kelly Osbourne matched a softer violet eyeshadow with her dress. Rihanna played with shades that highlight her green eyes - purple is combined with soft pink. Of course, 'look' was spiced up with false eyelashes.

For a flawless look reach for the purple matte eye shadow, and combine it with a peachy blush and nude lips. In this way, it is impossible to go wrong in any way or overdo it. Purple and peach are really in love as we can see on the catwalk.

Bolder will wear purple lips as seen at the Haute Couture shows, and certainly on nails. However, what is certain, purple 'beauty' details are unavoidable this season.

See below how celebrities wear purple eyeshadow!

Too Faced Manic Monday Offer

Too Faced has a lot of gifts for every purchase coming up, so get ready to shop! Every Monday Too Faced is offering a gift if you purchase certain products.


Too Faced eye shadow primers are always first off the shelf and come highly recommended from celebrity makeup artists world-wide. Next Manic Monday they have a great offer of one of their best products. Buy one of new Shadow Insurances, Candlelight or Glitter Glue, and get a FREE deluxe Shadow Insurance. Valid only 2/28.

I haven't tried the two new primers but I certainly won't resist. This offer is only valid on Monday 28th so plan your shopping, I will! Try Too Faced's best-selling Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer!

Too Faced also has two great offers which will expire on 3/9.

Free Flatbuki Brush with orders of $50 or more. 2 Free Gifts with Purchases of $75 or more at toofaced.com!

Romantic Make Up

You can look like a beautiful, delicate and feminine film heroine if you follow the advice for a romantic look. As romance is in the eye of the beholder, we have prepared three different make up stories. With a few simple strokes, you're ready for a fairytale life.


1. The mysterious lady


To start apply concealer and foundation and blend with a face powder one shade lighter than your complexion. Apply a white eyeshadow on the eyes, black eyeliner on the eyelid and generous coat of mascara on the lashes. On lips apply red lipstick.

2. The fragile woman


Romantic make-up often looks very natural. Apply a good foundation on the face and put a thicker layer of concealer on the eyelids. Choose and loose powder to look magically. Put a nude eyeshadow and one layer of mascara to the lashes. For lips, use a little face powder, then lip gloss (apply a thicker of gloss on the middle part of the lips).

3. Feminine look


You can accentuate your femininity and tenderness with your eyes. Once you put the foundation, apply a warm brown eyeshadow. Draw a line with a black pen along the lower part of the eye and with liquid eyeliner along the upper part close to the lashes. Express the look with rich layer of mascara. For lips apply lipstick in the color of your lips or a shade lighter.

4 Steps For A Sexy Evening Look

Creating a glamorous evening look, like this one the picture, must be time-consuming and demanding task. According to the advice of a Lancome makeup artist Sandy Linter, this look can easily be achieved in just four steps.


1. Over the entire eyelid (up to the edge of the eyebrow) apply base eye shadow or a creamy eyeshadow of neutral shades, to even the skin tone and extend the durability of the eyeshadow.

2. Pull the line with black liquid eyeliner as close as possible to the root of the lashes along the entire length of the eye. Impeccable feel will be easier to achieve if you gently stretch the skin of the eyelid and draw a broken line along the lash line. Then with a small slanted eyeliner brush or a lipstick brush connect these lines, and at the outer edge of the eyelid pull the line a bit up.

3. Curl your lashes - try to go as close to the eyelashes root as possible with a curler, that won't break your eyelashes.

4. Before applying mascara apply eyeshadow. Intense purple shimmer or a warm brown shade with golden shimmer will suit everyone, regardless of eyes or hair color. To achieve the seductive smokey look (and make your eyes bigger), first apply the darkest shade to the outer edge of the eye, and blend it with the inner edge of the eye. Lighter or neutral eyeshadow like ivory or champagne apply in the beginning of the eyelid and blend it outward making the transition between two colors invisible.

A little cream white highlighter or shimmer eyeshadow tap in the middle of the lid to give eyes extra depth and highlight the color of your eyes. Apply the same highlighter, eye shadow or white pencil, on the waterline to open the eyes and make them larger. Finish this look with two coats of mascara.

Lips Ready To Kiss

Whether you're in a relationship or not, it is the right time to pay attention to your lips. We know that every day you put lipstick, lip gloss, or at least a balm, but have you ever thought about a different approach? The skin of the lips is particularly delicate and needs a little more attention.


1. Peeling

Exfoliate your lips to remove excess dead cells and give them a beautiful, healthy color. You can use purchased exfoliator (Clarins Lip Exfoliator - $21 at StrawberryNET.com) or homemade with a little sugar and honey or sugar and strawberries.

2. Stop smoking

Ok, you should certainly do this, cigarettes are the main culprit for the fine wrinkles around the lips. Surely you do not want to grow old before time!

3. An evening with lip balm

Never go to sleep without being smeared with a thick layer of lip balm. They will be fresh and soft in the morning and ready for kissing, while in just a few days you will fix their overall condition. (our suggestion: Burt's Beeswax Lip Balm - $2,99 at ULTA Beauty)

4. Try something new!

If you don't want to repair your lipstick all the time or if long-lasting lipstick dries your lips, try the lip ink. This is a product which contains high pigment that is "glued" on lips and leaves color, and through this you can always apply a lip balm.

5. Sun protection

The skin on the lips is extremely thin and delicate, as you yourself certainly experienced at least a few times in my life. To prevent damage always use a lip balm or lipstick that has an SPF (such as Bobbi Brown).


6. Use a pencil

Maybe you think that the pencil for the lips is slightly old-fashioned, but if you choose soft nude shade it will further emphasize the shape of the lips without looking artificial and ridiculous.

7. Don't forget the lip gloss

Lip gloss is sexy, but not when it sticks everywhere. In order to give lips shine without feeling uncomfortable, apply a small amount on the lower lip and smear it.

8. Love the dentist

You can use a whitening toothpaste or go to the dentist for something more radical treatment, because the white teeth and beautiful smile are attractive to everyone. Do you need to wear braces, opt for that big step, because later you'll be too pleased with the new smile.

The Answers To Your Beauty Dilemmas

Beauty Junkie Corner has answered some beauty questions from our readers. Read the answers and learn useful tips and tricks that will help you out ...


1. Is it possible that my face became immune to the cleaning products that I use for months? No. But if you think that products you have used a long time doesn't have tha same effect, it is because the skin has different requirements for different seasons. During the summer months, the skin secretes more fat and therefore you need to use a cleaner that matts skin (try Avon Liiv rejuvenating Botanicals Cleanser).

2. I like to curl my lashes, but curler breaks and damages them. What should I do? Try the following trick: replace eyelash curler with the plastic spoon. Maybe this sounds funny to you, but it can achieve the same effect, and lashes will not be damaged. Curl lashes up and press them with the inside of a spoon. Hold a few seconds, then apply mascara.

3. I go to the beach with makeup on, is it bad? There's nothing wrong if you check the textures that are used on the face. Avoid creamy makeup that on the sun will melt faster than ice cream. Light lip gloss, waterproof mascara and eye shadow in natural earth tones are what you need. Try L'Oreal Made for Me Naturals pallets for blonds or brunettes.

4. My eyebrows brighten and get a yellowish color on the sun! How to prevent this? Just like hair, eyebrows can change the pigment. The only way to stop this is to apply a cream with a protective factor that prevents the effect of UV rays. We suggest you choose a product in a stick because it won't gleam like cream.In addition, the wax will define and fix the eyebrow hairs. However, if you change the color, color them with the pencil in your natural color.

5. How often should I apply sunbathing milk on the beach? Dermatologists have come to the magic formula which can calculate the effect of protective factors. For example, if you have a bright and sensitive skin you can spend just five minutes in the sun without protection. With SPF 20 this is extended. But do not rely too much on this because some products are not sufficiently resistant to light and water. So each time after exiting the water, wipe the skin and apply a new layer.

6. Why do I have scab after every zit? Scab occurs when the skin is in any way damaged. If you have a nasty habit of touching each pimple, you have to bear the consequences and put up with a scab on your face. So, if need, you tie your hands, but do not do it. The damage is already done? Then do not twitch scab because you will have a scar. Instead, apply a little antibacterial concealer for pimples. Try Avon Blemish Stick.

7. How to apply blush without looking like a clown? To start forget the blush in stone. Leave this to the pros and go with the creamy structures. They are easier to smudge and act naturally or use a blush in the balls. Do not apply it just on the cheekbones, but go over the temples, forehead and nose as well. Important: Never go overboard with the blush because you can only achieve the opposite effect.

8. Can I visually increase eyes with makeup? Off course. Especially with beige eye shadow. First put eyeshadow on the entire eyelid and highlight the inner corner of eye. Then apply eye shadow on a thin line below the eye. Slight smudge with your finger and finish with a mascara. Even better solution is eyeshadow in pencil - a few strokes and your eyes will become a lure for men.

9. What about when I go out but I don't have the time to wash my hair, and I want to smell nice? This time perfume for hair will solve the problem. Unlike ordinary, it does not contain alcohol and won't dry out hair. But make sure that the perfume for your hair is the same or similar to the one applied to the body. Otherwise, you will be an explosion of smell.

10. Whenever I color my hair, I have color all over my forehead. Can I somehow protect the skin? Just apply lip balm on the skin. It will create a protective layer and save you from distressful color removing. If you do not have lip balm, a face mask or moisturizer will serve as well. It is important just to rub it well and hair color will no longer be a nightmare.

I Want Absolutely Perfect Eyebrows

Sleek and perfect shaped eyebrows can help you save time in the morning for make-up, they round up and open your face. Eyebrows may seem of no importance at first glance, but when you pay attention to details, you realize that the shape of your eyebrows can significantly affect the overall appearance.

The ideal eyebrow shape is different, of course, from one person to another, because people have different facial features. Nurture and maintain the natural shape of your eyebrows. The most perfect eyebrows are just the ones you have. Women often make mistakes with the idea that it is absolutely necessary to redraw the shape of eyebrows, when in fact the main goal to find their natural lines and improve them.

How to tweeze your eyebrows

With white pencil, draw on your eyebrows the shape you want to have, pluck only what is outside those contours that are drawn. Always pluck in the direction of the eyebrows. The technique used for eyebrow shaping is very simple. Take a pencil and put it straight from the nose to the eyebrows, this is where eyebrows should star.

Then, to set an external point, put the pen from the edge of the nose to the outer corner of eye. Perfect eyebrows should stand between these two limits. Finally, you should find the peak arc setting pen in front of the iris.

Shaping and small tricks

Now we need to determine which type is suitable for you. For example, curved eyebrows tend to "sweeten" the face. If you leave them too long and falling, you will look sad and old. For the eyes that are set close, you should start plucking a little further than the inner lines.

If your eyes are set wide apart, don't pluck interior angles of the eyebrows, but fill them and expand with a small pencil or eye shadow. If the shape of your eyebrows is too long, it can be corrected with a tweezer. If they are short, you can extend with the pencil, then go over them with a brush for a natural look.

If you have a high forehead you can make a higher arch, forehead will appear smaller. With the small forehead do a smaller arc. If you have a small face with delicate features, thick eyebrows certainly won't fit. Also, if you have low eyebrows, close to your eyes, the space between the eyebrows and upper eyelids is small, so that brows should be thinner and more rounded.

Eyebrow shades

Eyebrow color should be a shade or two lighter or darker than your hair. If you are a brunette, eyebrows should be slightly brighter, if you're blond slightly darker. Once you have shaped your eyebrows, the only thing you have to do is maintain perfect shape with plucking new hair.

Mysterious Femme Fatale Make-up

If you want to leave the impression of a elusive and mysterious woman, you can archive this with choosing the right make-up. Here are some tips.


1. Foundation and blush

For the mysterious arch on your face foundation should look like delicate shimmering veil. So dedicate more time doing your base. Apply concealer to possible trouble spots, put a slightly thicker layer of foundation, smooth it all and after a few minutes, apply the powder with shimmering particles. More evenly you distribute it, your face will look nicer. Blush should be gentle (in reddish tones) - because you don't want to achieve the look of a cute doll but a femme fatal look.

2. Eyes

The eyes are very important for a mysterious look. To begin, select a dark eyeshadow, maybe a dark blue or dark gray with reflections and apply on the eyelid. After that, take your eyeliner and pencil and draw a line along the edge of the upper eyelids. With a white eye pencil pull the line in the lower part of the inner corner. Apply a large layer of mascara to the upper lashes.

3. Lips

You should apply softer lipstick or gloss because the eyes are in the focus. Lipstick in the color of your lips, maybe a little darker and without shine is a good choice.

Do It Yourself: Tinted Face Cream

Do you have small imperfections on the face and just want to even the complexion, but with no foundation? This is also possible! Read on to learn how.


When my face is clean, free of blemishes and redness or when I go somewhere where I don't need a full make up, I use a toned cream. Especially in the winter when my skin starts to flake a bit in the area around the nose and cheeks, tinted moisturizer is my best choice because it doesn't emphasize the dry parts, regardless of whether I put the cream before foundation or not. In the summer a tinted face cream is also a better choice than foundation because it doesn't melt.

Maybe some of you tried something like that, but if haven't, definitely try it. The advantage of a homemade toned cream is in the shades. Most tinted creams have a universal tone and some girls who have very light skin can't use it. If you do your own toned cream you will save money, which is also a big plus.

The process of making a toned cream is very simple, you need:

1. Face cream that suits you best
2. Foundation (preferably in two shades because the cream will lighten your foundation, and
if you mix two shades you'll get the perfect combination)
3. A jar into which you'll put toned cream
4. Toothpick

Fill half the jar with your favorite face cream, and half with a combination of two foundations. Be sure to put a small amount of a darker foundation, only to create the perfect shade. Mix it to get a uniform mixture. Mixture should not be colorful, there shouldn't be traces of white cream. For a start would be best to take a small dish, approximately 5 ml, to see if this mixture suits it. This quantity will be sufficient for approximately five applications, and perhaps more, depends on how much you put on your face.

Very easy to perform, not some great wisdom. When you do your toned cream also know what products you have mixed, so if you have oily skin combine products for this type of skin, which is best, it won't give you that shine. These creams won't give you great coverage, but will even your skin.

Have you tried this combination? If yes, please share your thoughts with us. Do you use a toned cream?

New Make-up Trends For Spring 2011

First of all, you can expect a totally "nude" and natural makeup, but also timeless smokey eyes effect, neon and bright colors on the eyes and the intense red, pink or coral matte lips ... I would single out these four major trends as the dominant and the choice is of course, entirely yours!


Accentuated lips

Dynamic, intense and bold trend are certainly matte lips with bright colors. You might say that this kind of make-up is only for young girls, but you're wrong - it can be perfectly worn by more mature women. Of course, you need to wear it in those situations where you're sure you'll feel comfortable with this "screaming" lips of dynamic colors, with the message - "look at me!"

Lips are very intense and lively, and the colors used emphasize sexiness and playfulness. This spring, lipstick shades that will be the most worn are red, coral, orange, pink and purple - the colors that are sure to attract enormous attention. For enhanced seduction (and why not?), try the matte version of any of these shades. This year don't put too much lip gloss over the basic lipstick, completely matte lips are in! Be sure to first draw your lips with the appropriate lip pencil, and even go a little, but quite a bit, outside the natural lip line! Eyes are completely natural - only one layer of mascara.

Diane Von Furstenberg, Fendi and Moschino look - screaming colors on the lips

Natural look

This spring, we just can not avoid completely fresh and elegant natural look. It seems there is no end to the popularity of "nude" and natural look and that's great, because this kind of makeup in the best way highlights the natural beauty and provides a fabulous trendy look. Cheeks are refreshed with subtle touch of blush, the eyes can be, or not, defined with the natural brown shades while in the inner corner of the eye can be put a little highlighter (white pencil). We just need mascara on the eyelashes and lips with nothing or very little neutral color lipstick and we have created a delicate and sophisticated look that will definitely attract attention!

Dolce & Gabbana and Dsquared promote nude look for spring

The eyes are prominent and colorful

All of you who have beautiful and expressive eyes can further emphasize their beauty with bright colorful eye shadows. You can use the classic shades, delicate pastel shades or really pigmented eyeshadow. The colors that are in are: yellow, orange, pink, coral, turquoise, green and blue. These are must-try colors that will highlight the beauty of your eyes and draw attention. If you are using a very pigmented eye shadows, make sure that your foundation is perfectly applied and that all irregularities are covered with concealer, because these eye shadows require a flawless complexion! Above the upper lashes you can apply black eyeliner and black mascara on the lashes in several layers. If you want a gentler and more open view, apply the white pencil, and for more insidious and dramatic look, use a black pen! You can leave the lips natural or apply red lipstick!

Dior and Derek Lam suggested the intense colors on the eyes

Smokey eyes

It seems that we will never get bored of experimenting with smokey variations! Smokey is not only easy to apply but also very nice to see. With just a few tips and tricks, you can easily become a master of this technique. Reach for the usual black and gray, or to look trendy spice up your eyes with gray-green or dark blue eye shadow. Highlight smokey eyes by applying a little pink, orange or caramel blush on the cheeks! Lips remain natural, without anything!

Chanel and Giorgio Armani use smokey eyes effect

The Best Friend Of Your Make-up Bag

Big or small, in pink or gray bag, your make up collection won't be complete without a few basic things. Once you discover them, you will hardly function without them, at least as far as makeup.


A set of good brushes. I have talked about brushes on several occasions. There are a few basic brushes without which you will find hard to apply your make up. More on the basic brushes that you need read in our post about the brushes.

LAURA MERCIER Travel Brush Set

Eyelash curler. Until recently I haven't used it. And then I bought one and I was reborn. Let's be realistic, no mascara on this world, no matter how huge her brush is, won't twist the eyelids and open your view like you are going to achieve with the eyelash curler. Curl them in a hurry - one click at the very root of the lashes, one in the middle and one at the top for that magnificent arch.

SHISEIDO Eyelash Curler

Good mascara. Once you curled your eyelashes, all you need for the full effect is a good mascara. If your lashes are long enough, but don't have volume, use large brush, such as Maybelline Colossal or Max Factor false lash effect, and for short lashes try, for example, L'Oreal Beauty Tubes and L'Oreal Telescopic. Apply mascara in a single layer from roots, moving it from side to side as you progress towards the ends, and then, while half dries, put some more on the peaks.

Maybelline Colossal

Foundation. I've already talked about foundation in one of the articles. With foundation it is essential that you don't apply too much (to cover the major deficiencies, use concealer after foundation), and to choose the perfect shade, and a formula that suits your type of face.

Bobbi Brown Oil Free Even Finish Compact Foundation

Lip Balm. There is nothing worse than cracked and dry lips. Forget the lipstick - it will accumulate in the crevices and look very ugly, especially if it is a darker shade. Rescue your lips with a good lip balm, but also at least once a week, while brushing teeth, gently brush the lips to remove dead cells.

Beeswax Lip Balm

Blush. Once you have covered every irregularity on your face, it looks very dull and lifeless. So make sure you apply a little bit of blush on the tops of cheekbones (which you will discover when you smile). Use creamy blush without or after you put foundation, and the one in stone if you use powder. If you have pale skin, use pink shades, and for a darker complexion would suit more peach and shades of brick.

DiorBlush Glowing Color Powder Blush

Eyebrows set. Under this we mean, or a small eyebrows palette, or eyeshadow in the shade of your hair + slantwise brush, or a well-tapered eyebrow pen and shaver. If you have an eyebrow color that stand out from the color of your hair or eyebrows that are thin, irregular, this is definitely a must have.

Brow Grooming Set

Mirror. This may not go into the category of cosmetics, but certainly it is very important in make-up. The best option is self-standing mirror with two sides and one has a zoom (avoid it if you have problems with skin, except when you do your makeup). I have a round Revlon mirror, which has a built-in light around the mirror, so I can do my make-up in the dark. Set up mirror near the source of daylight - I hold it on a table by the window. That way you will avoid putting to much makeup.

Tweezermate 10x Lighted Mirror

Red lipstick. Yes, you are a girl for red lipstick. All you need is a little confidence and adequate shade. You once put a friends red lipstick and after that you never tried it? Wrong! Try several shades and put it on for a Saturday night out. If you have a fair complexion, choose coral shades, if you are a medium dark choose one that has a pink undertone, and if your have dark complexion choose dark shades, such as burgundy. Don't overdo with eyes makeup when you wear red lipstick.

Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick

Wet wipes. Except for removing makeup, keep them near while you apply makeup. Use them to clean brushes, moistening brushes (for applying wet eyeshadow), erasing any possible errors and dirty fingers from eyeshadow so it doesn't end up on your face. You do not need expensive wipes - buy a pack of children wipes. They are much cheaper than cosmetic, and if they are good for the baby's butt - they are good for your face.


Ear sticks. There is always a pile of ear sticks by my cosmetic mirror. I use them primarily for the correction when applying a liner (dampen it with wet wipes), mascara, red lipstick ... And you can use them for smudging pencil or applying eyeshadow (for example, in the inner corner of eye and below the eye).


Without which cosmetic product you can't live? As for me, it would be foundation and mascara.