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- To cover blemishes using a brush, stroke a little concealer and no-color powder onto the brush and then apply to the blemish. It will stay better.
- To cover tattoos or bruises use an orange under toned concealer that has good pigmentation then apply a stick or cream foundation with good coverage and match
Always blend your edges. And then blend some more. Check your blush in natural light. In the evening apply a little extra or a more striking color to compensate for artificial lights.
Shake or tap the blush brush before you apply the color to your face.
- For more mature skin use iridescent shades sparingly and mostly on lid but never in a crepy area of the eye or cheek.
When in doubt, less is best.
You can go over too much blush with a little dual finish powder to soften
Sometimes we think we need more blush than we do. Apply just a little blush at first, then go on to eyes and lips. Once you are done with your entire makeup stand back, look in the mirror and see if you need a little more blush to balance the look.
Refresh your blush at the end of the day for that Scarlet O'Hara pinched cheek look. s
Use a round tip blush brush and apply to the apple of the cheek. Blend your edges with a sponge.
When using powdered brow color, use a harder bristled angle brow brush and draw tiny hair-like strokes. When using a brow pencil, maintain a sharp edge and use the same technique as the brush. Use a disposable mascara wand to soften.
If you have lines above your lips, use a lipliner pencil before lipstick. That will keep your lipstick from bleeding. Only use gloss on the lower lip and press lips together. For longer lasting lip color fill the lip in with pencil and add lipstick sparingly.
To ward off fall out from too much product on your brush, give the brush a tap on the sink or counter before applying shadow or blush.
If you have puffy eyelids don't use iridescent or pearled shadows in light colors or white. Use softer, matte colors.
- Try the new Long Wearing Lip Paints like Max Factor or Cover Girl. Be sure to purchase the remover too.
- In dry climates, as well as on an airplane, use an herbal spray on your face.
- Apply body creams and oils on damp skin. It will hold moisture better.
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