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Butterfly Beauty aims to bring you some handy hints and tips that don't require any professional equipment or specialist potions. These tips
will be updated and older tips migrated to an archive so they are always available should you need to refer back to them. Sure, it's chilly in your bathroom in the morning, but don't be tempted to crank up the heat in the shower.
Hot water followed by cool dry air leads to rough skin. To lock in moisture post-shower, pat — don't rub — yourself dry. Soften Skin Immediately after stepping out of a shower, apply some sort of cream to skin. Water washes away
the skin's natural oils and applying moisture cream will prevent skin cracking and drying out. Moisturise and Wait Do you use facial moisturisers? If so, moisturise at least 20 minutes before applying your makeup or
else your moisture thirsty face will absorb all your makeup along with the moisturiser. It can also make foundation ‘slip’ off the face. Find Your Shade When choosing a foundation; test a product on the skin near your jaw line. Be sure to apply in natural light.
This will ensure the foundation tone you choose for your face isn't too different from the natural shade of your neck. Redness If you suffer from redness (rosacea), opt for a yellow-toned foundation or tinted moisturiser this will counteract the redness. “Paint” on your foundation Models looked especially airbrushed on the runways. To get the look: Use a makeup brush to put on liquid foundation. The bristles
evenly distribute the product, so you get this soft veil of coverage. When going over tricky areas (like under the eyes or around the nose), squeeze the tip to
flatten the edge to smooth out lines. Every few days, remember to wash your brush with shampoo to remove build up Clean Your Makeup Tools Whether you use a razor, a cotton-tip or a powder brush, make sure to clean your beauty tools. After even a couple of uses, they
become breeding grounds for bacteria, which can cause breakouts, eczema and many other skin conditions. Avoid Overly Rosy Cheeks Giving yourself a natural glow, avec blush is an in look for spring. You'll want to avoid brushing on too much, avoiding that clown look
is a must. Always start your blush line two finger widths away from your nose and only apply it on the apples of your cheeks. This will
ensure you create a natural glow without going overboard. Add Oomph to Cheekbones To make your cheekbones appear higher and to give them more structure, apply bronzer directly under the cheekbone.
You can also add highlighter to the cheekbone itself (under a thin layer of blush). Lock it in When using cream-based beauty products -- like lipstick or foundation -- apply a dry face powder on top to seal in your look.
This also works for blusher (apply a cream blusher to cheeks, and then top with a dry blusher). Hotter Lips - Turn old into new! Instead of buying all new lipsticks, layer your existing shades to create more options. Combine brown and pink to make
a sultry rose, red and purple for plum, and coral and red for fuchsia. Flaky Mascara One of the main reasons mascara will flake onto your face after you apply it is because it's old. Opt for a new
container and always remember to keep your mascara tube tightly sealed. Apply Mascara to Fake Lashes This will help fake lashes blend in a bit more seamlessly with your natural ones. Best Nail Colours for winter 2012 Burgundy - Rich, deep, and sophisticated, it shines with a polished perfection. Wear it with a deep burgundy lipstick for a classic evening look.
Stop Your Hair Colour from Fading If you've just had your hair dyed, the last thing you want is for the Colours to fade. One surefire way to prevent such a mishap from happening?
Use a deep-conditioning treatment once a month. This will help lock in colours and has the added benefit of staving off dry and damaged locks. |
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