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Makeup Tips For College Girls

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Getting ready for college on those days when you can barely get up can be quite challenging. Of course, you could just wear pajamas and go. But that's like almost giving up on life. We've all done that some or the other point of time. But wouldn't it be really nice to know about some of the easy makeup hacks for college days? For college days, we want easy, fresh makeup that boosts the mood and also lasts all day long. And also something that is easy to do and takes very little time. There are many articles on how to perfect work makeup looks, but not enough of them on easy makeup hacks for college girls! At least, that's what we believe to be true. So, here's an article covering simple makeup tips for college girls. A few general makeup tips are important to remember. You must remember to drink 2 liters of water every day. It can get really hectic, but do remember to drink water, as water defines your overall appearance as well. An improper diet can also w...

Skin Contouring – Definition, Causes, Purpose & How To Do It?

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A new buzz word in the makeup industry, among makeup professionals and makeup artists, is contour. Contour is available in makeup stores and applied on the skin. But what exactly is skin contouring and what is its importance? With the help from professional makeup experts at Boldsky, today we answer all the elementary questions related to skin contouring. The product used, to do this on the skin is called a contour and is available from different brands.  So, read below to know all about what skin contouring is and how to do it as a beginner. What Is Skin Contouring?  In order to re-define the structure of any part of your body, contouring is a makeup technique used. Contour is a light-weight cream that hides ones' fine lines, skin disruptions like pimples, acne, scars or wrinkles. Contour has skin-reconstructing properties, that work on affected skin cells and pores.  To put it in simple words, contour is like the chocolate or strawberry syrup that you p...

Why Your Skin Looks Dull Even After Using Makeup

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We use makeup to enhance our features and to make the best out of how we look. Yet sometimes, makeup can make you look a lot duller when all you wanted to do was to brighten your face.  Sometimes, certain mistakes we make can make the whole look go wrong. Makeup is like a magic tool that can be used to change so many aspects of your face. Didn't get enough sleep? Concealers at your rescue! Lacking a glow? Use a highlighter.  Moreover, makeup can be used to make all of your features look sharper. Although if it is done wrong, it can do just the opposite of that. Haven't we all seen people looking clownish due to makeup gone wrong?  So, here are some things you could be doing wrong if your makeup is making you look dull. 1. Too Many Products:  While it is true that makeup is meant to enhance your features, using all kinds of products all at once is not a good idea, as it can look like too much is going on, on your face. Yes, all the makeup gurus ...

Tips On How To Apply Concealer During Makeup

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As the namy says, concealer is used to conceal, that is, hide all the flaws on one's skin and thus look flawless with makeup. To get the right benefit of a concealer, it is important to apply it in the right way. Like foundation, you do not have to apply a coat of the concealer all over your face. Concealers are applied on specific areas of the skin where there are marks, spots, pimples, acne or zits - in order to cover them up. Those who apply concealer all over their face not only look fake but also end up having a cakey makeup look. Thus, as a remedy, today we present to you makeup tips on how to apply a concealer, such that your skin problems get hidden and only flawless beauty is visible, after you apply a concealer and the rest of the makeup. Foundation Or Concealer – What Comes First?  There is no one answer for whether a foundation or concealer comes first.  If you have one or a few of the skin problems to conceal, then use your foundation first and then...

DIY Bronzer At Home With Cocoa Powder, Nutmeg & More!

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Before you make one, you should learn about the role and use of a bronzer. So, read on to know all about a bronzer and how it is useful.  a) Bronzer is essentially used to make your face photogenic.  b) Bronzer is applied only on the face and neck for a sun-kissed glow. However, it can be applied on all exposed skin parts like the hands and legs. c) Bronzer comes in a powdered texture.  d) Bronzer adds glitter and glow to one's makeup with its golden light-reflecting particles or bronzing pigment. Thus, when using the bronzer, you can skip the highlighter. e) Bronzer adds shape and dimension to ones' face, making it look thinner and sharper.  f) Due to the shimmer effect of your bronzer, your face won't look cakey or muddy.  g) The varities in bronzer are pressed powder bronzer, cream bronzer, loose powder bronzers and liquid bronzers. When Do You Apply The Bronzer During Makeup?  Well, makeup artists recommend using the bronzer amidst y...

Makeup Guide For Different Face Shapes

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We all have the same elements: a nose, a mouth, two eyes, cheekbones, lips, ears, etc., yet all of us have different face shapes. Each face is different and unique and when it comes to applying makeup, we need to be a little bit careful because different shaped faces require different styles of makeup. Sometimes, we often make the mistake of thinking that our face is round but we fail to miss the subtle angles completely. Makeup that looks good on a particular face shape may not look good on another face shape.  So, make sure you understand your face shape and apply your makeup accordingly. It is not at all difficult to find your face shape. In order to determine the shape of your face, you'll need to pull your hair back and tie it into a ponytail. Once you have tied your hair, look in the mirror and analyze what you see in there. You should fall within one of the six categories that are mentioned below. Once you know what your face shape is, it will be easier to master your...

How Makeup Can Hide Your Wrinkles

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Ageing is a natural process, and with age, the skin becomes dry, rough, and less elastic. The skin will lose its ability to hold moisture and will not be able to protect itself from damage. This leads to fine lines, wrinkles, creases, etc. While you cannot stop wrinkles from occurring, you can at least reduce it or cover it up with the help of makeup. It is extremely important to use the right product and to apply it properly over your face, or else your makeup will slide down to the fine lines on your face and make your wrinkles look more prominent. In this article, we will teach you how to cover your wrinkles with the help of makeup. Come, let's take a look. 1. Exfoliation: It is very important to exfoliate dead skin cells from your skin because if you apply makeup over dead skin cells, then your makeup will look flaky and uneven. Exfoliation will help brighten your complexion and also increase the production of collagen. Collagen is an important constituent responsi...

Makeup Tips For Brown Eyes

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Women with brown eyes have a lot of advantages because nearly all kinds of eye colours will look good on them. Sometimes, we are unaware of the different methods to use makeup in order to accentuate our eyes. Different eye colours require different shades of eye makeup because the same colour may not look good on two different eye colours. Luckily, the internet is filled with various makeup tutorials which are actually easy to follow. Women with brown eyes can rock any shade or eyeshadow and also look great with it. All eye colours are beautiful and you can actually make your eyes appear brighter with the right application of eyeshadow colours and tips. So, today, in this article, you will learn what shades will look good with dark brown eyes and medium brown-shaded eyes. Go ahead and give it a try now. We guarantee you that you will definitely look beautiful. Here are a few tips and tricks that you can follow and create the best eye makeup for your beautiful brown eyes. Let's...