GLITTER MAKEUP

Glitter  adds a touch of glamour to any make-up. Glitter cosmetics are any type of makeup products that contain glitter; this can be everything from lipstick to eyeliner to body glitter. Some have large, noticeable pieces of glitter in them, while others just provide a light shimmer. The type of glitter cosmetics that an individual chooses to wear largely depends on the look desired, as well as a person's age. Kids and teens, for example, are big fans of over-the-top glittery cosmetics that provide a lot of sparkle, while older women might only want a little extra shimmer in a bronzer or eyeshadow to make the face look brighter.

Lipsticks and eyeshadows are some of the most popular types of glitter cosmetics. Eyeshadow for teens, or to be worn at special events, might have large pieces of glitter in it, but there are many different types of eyeshadow that just have tiny reflective particles that add a bit of shimmer. These can really make the eyes pop, and look bigger and brighter. Glitter eyeliner can have a similar effect as well. Glittery lip gloss, worn on its own, or over the top of a darker lipstick, can also make the lips look shimmery and bright. Adults typically do not wear glittery lip gloss, but again, there are some more subtle options that add a bit of brightness and shimmer.

Bronzer and blush are other types of glitter cosmetics that often include light reflecting particles to make the face look brighter and more awake. Foundation or concealer are two types of cosmetics that typically do not include glitter. For those looking for a more dramatic look, such as for stage makeup or another type of special event, there is dedicated glitter makeup that can be smoothed over the skin in a similar way to foundation, but this is not a product that would be worn on an everyday basis. This is often referred to as body glitter, and is typically sold in a small jar or tub.

 

It is important to always remove glitter cosmetics at the end of the day; the makeup can clog the pores if it is left on the skin, or it can cause extreme eye irritation if eyeshadow or eyeliner is not removed and glitter gets in the eyes.

NAIL ART: How to Make Designs on Nails



Glitzy Nail Art Designs



The world of nail art designs is endless, so let your imagination run wild and create personalized nail art designs that can make you become a nail queen. Take a peek at the following glitzy nail art designs and inspire yourself for your next manicure!






There are tons of nail products and techniques out there to use, so you can create a personalized nail art design that will suit your style perfectly. Nail art has become a definite must, so learn how you can obtain a trendy-chic manicure without spending tens of dollars on expensive salon manicures. There are a few nail art designs which are super popular and look incredibly stylish and feminine, yet don't require too much skill, so take a peek at the following chic nail art designs and try to recreate your favorite look or draw inspiration for a unique design. 

Before learning how to create stylish nail art designs, you should invest in some high quality nail polishes as well as some nail art tools such as a dotting tool just to make things easier.

French tips with glitter or gorgeous nail polish colors can be the easiest way to a stylish nail art design. You can use guiding strips to help you create a perfect line which you can purchase or create your own using scotch tape. Use your favorite color and glam-up your nails using glitter dust or flakes, depending on personal preference. Soft lines and dots created over the French tip can give that high dose of sophistication that grabs all the attention.

 


Flowers can also be a perfect alternative for a chic nail art design and there are a variety of techniques which can be used to create floral nail art designs. You can add dry flowers to your nails or you can try to create your flowers with the help of the dotting tool or a professional nail art brush and acrylic paint. Use contrasting colored flowers to make the design pop and steal attention, so go for purple, yellow, pink, blue, coral, fuchsia, green, orange as these are the most popular hues to try, especially during the summer.

If you're not too skilled at doing your own nail art designs and wish to start easy, you can apply a nail polish and use nail art stickers to give that sophisticated touch to your nails. Always seal your nail art design using a clear top coat as this can really make a difference. Allow the nail polish to dry completely before applying a top coat to prevent the nail polish from blending and smudging. 













Pay attention to details and your nails will definitely capture everyone's attention.

LIP GLOSSES AND LIP BALMS




Lip Glosses and Lip Balms



Lip Glosses and Lip Balms

What is lip gloss?

Lip gloss is a product used primarily to give lips a glossy lustre and sometimes subtle color. It is distributed as a liquid or a soft solid. It can be completely clear, translucent, or various shades of opacity, including frosted, glittered, glassy, and metallic finishes.

Lip gloss is often used when a person wants to have some color on their lips, but does not want an intense, solid lip color effect (i.e., a more "made-up" look), as lipstick would create. Lip gloss is also often used as an introduction to makeup. It is often used by preteen and young teenage girls who want to wear some makeup, but are too young to wear more intense lipstick colors.

It can also be applied over lipstick to give extra shine just like it can be applied alone directly on the lips. 

Applying Lip gloss over Lipstick

Lip gloss comes in a variety of forms and may be applied in different ways. It can be contained in a small cylindrical bottle and applied with a rounded or sloped applicator wand (known as a doefoot applicator) or with a built in lip brush.




    


Or it can come in a small, soft, squeezable plastic tube designed to be passed over the lips or applied with a fingertip or lip brush.



    



Solid or semisolid glosses come in boxes and tubes and sometimes blur the distinction between lip gloss and lip balm.



Lip gloss look

What is lip balm?

Lip balm is a wax-like substance applied topically to the lips to relieve chapped or dry lips or cold sores. Lip balm often contains beeswax or carnauba wax, camphor, cetyl alcohol, lanolin, paraffin, and petrolatum, among other ingredients. Some varieties contain dyes, flavor, fragrance, menthol, phenol, salicylic acid, and sunscreens. 
 

The primary purpose of lip balm is to provide an occlusive layer on the lip surface to seal moisture in lips and protect them from external exposure.

Lip balm can be applied where a finger is used to apply it to the lips, or in a lipstick-style tube from which it can be applied directly.

Difference Between Lip Gloss and Lip Balm:

Lip Balm moisturizes, protects and/or heals the lips, whereas Lip Balm gives a shiny, sparkly and/or colored look to the lips. Balm is for care and Gloss is for the look.

HOW TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR FACE: Magazine Look

 

Highlighting your face makes your skin glow, helps to minimize or maximize facial features and gives you that finished sheen you see in magazines.

It makes you look healthier, glowy and gorgeous when you illuminate the right places of your face.

All you need is a product at least 2 shades lighter than your skin and it should contain slight shimmer to make you glow.

You should be careful where to highlight, as highlighting makes pop the area. If applied on wrong places, it will make you look older, shiny or greasy.

There are plenty of highlight products, in cream, liquid or powder form.

NARS Illuminator

MAC Color Base-Pearl  (My favorite for cheekbones and browbones)

MAC Paint Pot-Painterly

If you haven't bought any yet, you can use a nude/vanilla color eye shadow for highlighting. 

MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow

Places to highlight:

1)Top of your cheekbones

2)Under your eyes (after concealing dark circles)and corner of your eyes

3)On your browbone

4)Center of your forehead

5)Straight down the middle of your nose

6)middle of the top of your lip

7)Your chin



Highlighting your face







- If your product is in powder form, you will need a highlight brush.

Highlight brush

- If it is creamy, you can use your hand as well as using highlight brush depending on its consistency.

- You can use smaller highlight brushes if you like.

Small Highlight brush



Highlighted faces



You can obtain that "Magazine Look" you've been looking to with illuminating the right places of your face correctly.