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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Love This Midnight Metallic Nails Tutorials
What You'll Need
- Rimmel Lasting Finish Professional Nail Polish in 420 Midnight Blue
- Milani Jewel FX Nail Lacquer in 531 Gold
- Milani Jewel FX Nail Lacquer in 533 Silver
- Myface Cosmetics Lil'Bling Nail Chrome in Gilt-y
- Myface Cosmetics Lil'Bling Nail Chrome in Silver Screen
- Duri Rejuvacote Base Coat, Seche Vite Top Coat, a ballpoint sculpting tool, and toothpicks
Step 1
BASE AND BLUE
Apply your favorite base coat and wait for it to dry. Then apply two coats of creamy deep navy polish. Let dry completely.
Step 2
GET SPOTTY
When your nails are dry, pour a gold metallic nail polish onto a sheet
of foil or plastic wrap. Dip your ballpoint sculpting tool into the gold
hue. Press four to six polka dots randomly on each nail. Allow the dots
to dry for three minutes.
Step 3
MAGNIFY THE METALLIC
Wipe off your ballpoint sculpting tool, then pour silver metallic polish
onto the same sheet of foil or plastic wrap. Dip your tool into the
silver color. Press silver polka dots into empty spots on the nail.
Allow the silver dots to dry for three minutes.
Step 4
GO FOR GLITTER
When your metallic dots are dry, pour gold and silver glitter nail
polishes onto the foil or plastic wrap. Use a toothpick (or a pair of
fine-point tweezers) to pick up individual pieces of glitter and apply
them randomly to the nail, overlapping some with metallic dots for a 3-D
effect. Use as much—or as little—glitter as you want.
Step 5
GLOSS OVER
When nails are completely dry, give them a good glossy topcoat. This
sparkling and artistic manicure is ready for the drama of fall.
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Fabulous Easiest Eyeliner Trick
Cat eyes are as crazy-hot now as they were back in the ’50s and ’60s.
And for good reason: the timeless look makes your lashes look thicker
and your eyes bigger, all while lending a distinct air of
sophistication.
But for daytime, a black cat eye often feels too harsh on me, so I’ve
developed a quick and easy trick to take it down a notch while still
getting the eye-opening punch of a black line. Whenever I share my
routine with even my makeup-savvy friends, I get an initial eyebrow
raise. After all, it’s not exactly a difficult or off-the-wall
technique.
Getting the hang of a cat eye can take some practice, but once it’s
in your beauty arsenal, you’ll find yourself making use of the technique
again and again. Begin with a thin (or thick, depending on your mood
and eye shape) cat eye; see our how-to here. I use a liquid liner for
precision and depth of color. My favorite right now is Kat Von D’s
Tattoo Liner in Trooper (a super dark black). The felt tip is fine, and
the brush is flexible for a smooth line, but sturdy enough to be
user-friendly (shaky hands rejoice!). It also lasts longer than other
similar versions—no drying out within a month or two. If you’re still
working on your liquid liner game, try an ergonomic version or Selena’s
favorite $3.99 classic. The reason I prefer a liquid liner over a pencil
or a gel is that a sharp, wet tip is able to fill in the space between
lashes quickly and easily, and with less damage to the lashline.
Once you’ve got your lash-framing wings in place, grab your favorite
brown pencil liner. I’m in love with Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow pencil
in 2E Matte Brown. It’s chubby enough to use as a shadow or shadow
base, but can also be sharpened into your desired thickness. It’s
creamy, so you can smoke it out with fingers or a brush (my preferred
technique), before it sets into a waterproof finish.
Using the cat eye line as a guide, follow along the top “swoop” all
the way to the end. This softens the hard black line into a pretty,
not-quite black, not-quite brown. The one-two punch of this two-second
technique ensures that the dark black along the lashline opens up the
eye and gives the lashes some drama, while the brown tames the hard line
along the top and makes it look like you spent some time blending
shadows into the perfect subtle, smokey eye. I always finish with some
mascara, but it’s your call whether you want to follow suit.
And there you have it! Throw these two products into your makeup bag and give yourself, say, a few extra seconds in the morning. You can do your eyes on the train! Or in between stoplights if you’re brave enough. Not that I’ve ever done that.
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Wonderful 4 Ways to Deal with Makeup Fallout
For years I avoided dramatic makeup for fear of making a mistake,
with no means of correcting it. I love color, but the fallout from a
bright pigment seemed unavoidable, always threatening to mess up all my
hard work. So I always retreated back to safe neutrals.
The big change came while watching tutorials from Beautylish
community members, as well as pros likeBilly B and James Vincent. I
realized that everyone (even those who do this for a living everyday)
makes makeup mistakes. All it takes is a little skill, and some fun
tricks, to clean up and move forward. Becoming good at makeup
application isn’t about doing things perfectly every time—it’s about
knowing what to do when things don’t go as planned. Learn these easy
techniques and tricks, and you'll be ready to tackle beauty risks and
clean up unwanted blips and drips.
Do Your Eyes First
There are several ways to eradicate shadow fallout. The easiest is to
do your eyes first, before doing the foundation or the concealer. This
way you can easily clean the face after the eyes are done and move on
from there. If you’re really worried about a ton of pigment falling,
hold a tissue taught beneath the eye as you work.
Master the Drag Powder Trick
I learned my favorite trick from Billy B in this colorful eyeshadow
tutorial—an old drag trick that’s great to know when using
super-pigmented shadows. Dip a powder brush into colorless, loose
powder. Gently tap the powder onto the cheeks so that it sits on top of
the skin.
Now when you work on the eyes, the pigment will fall onto the powder instead of directly on the face.
Once you finish the eyes, take a clean brush and simply brush the
powder away with a quick flick. Any pigment that may have gotten through
to the skin should be minimal, and can be easily blended out.
Use The Right Tools
If you do get makeup in the wrong place there are some good products
that can help make targeted cleanup a snap. You can always use a cotton
swab dipped in a bit of makeup remover, but that can be cumbersome if
you’re traveling or are out for the evening. One solution is Targeted
Eye Remover Swabs from Sephora, which contain eye makeup remover right
in the handle. You break one end off, and the liquid releases into the
cotton tip from the inside, making it a quick, neat way to remove color
from a targeted area of the face.
For a re-useable solution, try the Anna Sui Makeup Remover Pen. Twist
the bottom until a bead of product appears on the tip and then use the
pen to apply it to the cleanup area. The formula works well, even on
stubborn pigment. Use a tissue to wipe away any excess and smooth over,
blending the clean spot in with the rest of the face. Makeup wipes, like
these from Korres, are also great to keep in your bag for a quick
touchup.
Glitter is another fallout culprit. It’s so persistent that after a
few loose particles appear, it can feel as if all hope is lost. But not
to worry! Lit Cosmetics developed an ingenious little tool to help with
stray particles that can’t be easily brushed away. Inside the Lit
Kit (free if you buy three Lit Glitters from our shop!) you get the
Spark-L Duster—a mesh pom pom that picks up glitter without disturbing
the makeup underneath.
Grab Some Tape
If all else fails—or if you don't have another tool hand—try using
regular scotch tape. It works well to lift unwanted glitter or larger
specks of pignment without removing too much makeup, and you probably
already have some on hand.
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Gorgeous Tie Dye and Glitter Nail Tutorials
What you needbasecoat
topcoat
neutral nail polish
three bright nail polish colors of your choice
toothpick
glitter
scrap of paper (to use as a palette)
topcoat
neutral nail polish
three bright nail polish colors of your choice
toothpick
glitter
scrap of paper (to use as a palette)
Steps
1: Start with a layer of basecoat. We used Nubar Foundation Base Coat.
2: Two coats of neutral polish. We Used OPI Nail Lacquer in My Vampire is Buff.
3: Let that dry for a few minutes.
4: Then, using a color of your choice, add a few dots of polish
across the nail. Dip small brush in acetone and then dab over the top of
polish to create a watercolor effect. We used a pink, Nails Inc. London
Nail Polish in Kensington Palace Gardens.
5: Repeat step 4 to layer on a new color. We did neon green, Floss Gloss LTD Pro Nail Lacquer in Con Limon.
6: Repeat step 4 with yet another layer of color. This time, we went
with bright blue, Color Club Professional Nail Lacquer in Evolution.
7: For a touch of glitz, apply individual glitter pieces on nails. To
do it, put a few dabs of topcoat on your slip of paper. Dip toothpick
in topcoat, then use it to pick up a piece of glitter. You can add
glitters randomly for a sparkle accent, or do an orderly stripe down the
middle, as we did here. Removing glitter polish when you're done is
easy.
8: Finish with topcoat like Seche Vite Dry Fast Topcoat.
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How to : Easy Galaxy Nails Tutorials
The galaxy nail trend is taking off right now, so why not join the
fun? Creating this detailed glitter manicure may seem like it could take
light years, but with a few colors and a little sparkle, you can have a
vibrant nebula on your fingertips too!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Base Coat
- Dark nail polish for base color
- Light color for base of nebula
- Two to three bright nail polish colors to create nebulae
- Cosmetic sponge
- Piece of paper
- Glitter polish
- Top coat
Step 1
APPLY BACKGROUND COLOR AND FIRST NEBULA'S HIGHLIGHT
Using a dark shade, preferably a deep blue or black, apply one or two
coats of nail polish on top of your base coat to serve as the base
color of your space design. Then sponge on your first layer of light
color (we used a pale green) in thin layers and allow to dry. This
serves as a starting highlight in the background of your nebula.
Step 2
CREATE THE NEBULAE
Use a sponge to lightly dab a thin layer of a bright color (we chose
pink) onto the base of your nebula. If you get too much polish on the
sponge, just dab it off on the paper. Wait one to two minutes between
each application so that the colors can dry. When you put another coat
on top of a color, the lacquers re-activate and are easier to blend
because the layers are wet again. Repeat process with as many colors as
you want.
Step 3
ADD GLITTER AND TOP COAT
Add stars by applying one or two coats of a glitter polish on top of
your design. We suggest using a nail polish that contains different size
glitter to give the illusion of dimension and distance. To make sure
your new space-age manicure will last, apply a top coat and you’re ready
to blast off!
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How to : Apply RCMA Foundation Tutorials
RCMA Makeup is best-known for its foundation, which is considered the
best product of choice by professional artists—and for good reason. For
starters, there are dozens of colors available, and one for every skin
tone (for more on choosing ideal RCMA shades, read this). The enormous
shade range, though, is just one reason RCMA is a favorite in the
industry. There’s also the fact that the colors are so reliable from
batch to batch; because everything is hand-mixed, you always know you’re
going to get the exact shade you need when you restock your kit.
Another thing pros love most about this foundation is its superior
pigmentation—which means you can achieve flawless full-coverage looks
that won’t budge. But the latter is the thing that sometimes throws off
everyday makeup enthusiasts.
RCMA products are always made with at least a 50 percent
pigment-to-filler ratio (the filler in this case is comprised of waxes
and oils). To compare, most commercial liquid makeup products contain 18
to 23 percent of pigment-to-filler; typically, theatrical foundation
brands have higher pigmentation, in the 35 to 40 percent range. What
this means is, when you go to use RCMA—especially for the first
time—it’s going to work differently than the foundations you’re use to.
With this product, you only need a tiny bit, even for full coverage and serious lasting power.
And for that reason, you need to approach your application of RCMA
differently than you would your average drug- or department-store
foundation. But there’s no reason to be intimidated! As with learning to
work with any new product, practice makes perfect. And we’ll walk you
through it—follow our step-by-step instructions, including extra
supplies you might want to have, and you’ll be a pro in no time. Trust
us, once you perfect your RCMA application technique, there’s no going
back!
You Will Need
- Skin toner
- Moisturizer
- Cotton balls or pads
- RCMA Foundation (a few shades: base color, under eye, & spot-coverage)
- RCMA No-Color Powder
- Foundation brush or makeup sponge
- Concealer brush
- Powder puff
- optional: makeup mixing palette (like a Paw Palette)
- optional: palette knife
1: Before
you start, pour a bit of toner on a cotton ball or pad, and swipe it
over your face to get rid of any excess oil. (We used Korres Pomegranate
Toner.)
2: Next, massage in a pea-sized amount of moisturizer. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré always does the trick.
3: Using a palette knife, or the back of a brush, scoop a very small amount
of the colors you want to work with (base, under eye, spot coverage)
onto your palette or the back of your hand. Mix each shade around to
emulsify and warm up the product, and make it easier to work with.
4: Swirl the tiniest amount
of your base color onto your foundation brush or a small makeup sponge
like the beautyblender. Apply lightly to your face, stippling it on in
soft, light strokes. Work slowly and in small sections. You want the
foundation to be an even sheer coat so it looks natural. Remember, you
can always go back and layer on more if you need it—the key to RCMA is
using a light hand. Here, our model is wearing Ivory (from VK Palette
#11).
5: Next,
use a concealer brush to apply under eye color to counteract any
darkness. We used shade CS-2 (from VK Palette #11), which has a
peachy-orange undertone perfect for concealing any blue-ish
discoloration.
6: Check
your face to see if there are any areas that need spot coverage. Either
using a small concealer brush or one of your fingers, apply your
concealer shade to cover any blemishes or discoloration. Our model is
wearing Gena Beige.7: As the final step, set your makeup. Pour a little of the No-Color Powder, which is totally translucent, into your palm, and lightly dip a powder puff into it. Use a light patting motion to apply the powder all over your face.
Expert tip!
Mix a bit of your base shade with each of the others: your under eye
and spot coverage shades. “Straight colors—for highlighting, blush,
concealing, etc.—will often look too bright or stark on skin. Getting a
bit of base color into those neutralizes that effect,” according to
Justin Raleigh, makeup artist and CEO of the special effects
studio Fractured FX. That way, when you apply them, it’s easier to blend
and achieve smoother transitions between different shades you’re
working with.
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How to : Dark , Rich, Shinny Curls Hairstyle
Dark, rich, shiny curls are the main accessory here, adding texture, drama, and the right amount of ooh-la-laa. A spritz of hair spray will help tame frizz and keep your locks on lock down.
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