Basic Makeup Tools for Girls

Basic Makeup Tools for Girls

Everybody wants to look great. And sometimes, the secrets to looking great are hidden inside your own makeup toolbox. What lie inside your makeup kit are keys to staying beautiful.

One very important beauty tool you must have is the makeup sponge. Ideally, it should have the shape of a wedge with finer and flatter edges. The finer edge will be used to blend the foundation around the nose and jaw line, while the flatter edge will be used for the cheeks, forehead and chin.

Another beauty tool you must have is the powder brush. A powder brush works better than a sponge when dusting powder on. A powder brush gives you more control when dusting powder on. Leave a space, too, for several eyeshadow brushes and at least one eyeshadow sponge. An eyeshadow sponge is recommended when putting on eyeshadow that does not require much blending, or when highlighting the area of your brow bones.

Your basic makeup toolbox must also contain an all-in-one eyelash brush or comb. You will be using this to brush through your mascara-coated eyelashes so they become clump-free. Also, always keep a lip brush handy. This is a necessary tool to ensure that your lip area is fully covered by lip color. A lip brush may also soften the effect of your lip color, giving it a smooth finish.

Do not forget, too, to have a pair of eyebrow tweezers. Your tweezers must have pointed or slanted tips because such can hold the hair much better. You will be needing this when plucking out unwanted hair and reshaping your eyebrows to emphasize your eyes, making them stand-out and naturally beautiful.

Finally, always have an eyelash curler around. This is especially useful if you want eyelashes that look great even without putting mascara on!

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How to apply Eye Make up tips to look stunning

You really do not need a trip to the salon to achieve a look that is movie-star quality. You can practically look stunning and gorgeous in just a few easy steps.

First, face yourself in the mirror. Do you eyebrows need some shaping up? If so, pluck away those unwanted hair and shape your eyebrows according to your desire. The shape of your eyebrow is an important consideration when choosing the right colors and eye makeup technique for your eyes later on, so it is always best to do this before you begin the actual makeup process. Next, hide those blemishes with a neutral-colored concealer. Give particular attention, too, to the dark circles under your eyes. Then apply some foundation on your face, blending it well with the concealer. The color of the foundation must mimic your exact skin tone. Too dark or too white will make you look fake or unreal. Top this off with a loose powder.

Now, you are ready to work on your eyes. Choose at least three shades of eyeshadow. They may not be necessarily of the same color. The important thing is to have a lighter shade, a medium shade, and a darker shade. Use the lighter shade as base shade. This should cover the are under the eyebrow. Use the medium shade for the crease, and the darker shade to line the upper eyelid. Next, use an eyeliner to accentuate and define your eyes further. Draw a thin line across the upper lid and the lower lid, and soften the effect by smudging it with a brush.

Then, smile. The work is hardly done yet. But smile anyway to locate your cheekbones. This is where you should apply the blush to give your face a healthy and pinkish glow. Finally, define your lips with a lip liner and fill it in with your favourite lipstick, using a lip brush to spread the color evenly.

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Make Up Tips:How to shape and define your eyebrows

How to shape and define your eyebrows

It is quite understandable to know how many women are seemingly obsessed with their eyebrows. They fuzz over their eyebrows in the same way they fuzz over their hair. Women from all over the world take great pains in removing unwanted hair and shaping their eyebrows to achieve the perfect look. Some would even go to the extent of surgical procedures and having a professional create an artificial pair of eyebrows. For indeed, eyebrows play an important role in drawing attention to the eyes. Eyebrows can actually make or break a face.


If you want to enhance your eye, you may choose to shape your brow in a way that it forms a perfect arch. But if you are doing this for the first time, seek the help of a professional before you pluck your eyebrows.

Next, invest in a good pair of tweezers, specifically one with a tip that is either pointed or slanted. Look at yourself in the mirror, making sure that your eyebrow lies proportionate to the other features of your face. With the use of a mascara wand, brush the eyebrows upwards and then back, then downwards to separate the hair you want to keep from the hair you want to pluck. Then using a very dark pencil, draw an outline over the eyebrow of the shape you want to achieve. Then begin plucking the hair that lie outside the line you have drawn. Pluck slowly and carefully, and only one at a time. When you are done with this, use an eyebrow brush to shape the eyebrows, and work your way upward and outward for more definition. As a final touch, apply some eyebrow powder to fill in the gaps. An eyebrow powder is much better than an eyebrow pencil because it gives the eyebrow a more natural and professional look.

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