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		<title>Everyday Eyeshadow Tips</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Almost every woman puts quite a bit of time into their eye makeup before they go out.  The amount of makeup you wear, the color, and the way you wear it all reflects and emulates the type of environment you&#039;re going to be in.  When you&#039;re seen wearing it, you want your gorgeous eyes to attract attention first, and dazzle everyone that&#039;s good enough to catch your gaze.  I think that a woman&#039;s eyes are the most captivating fragment of the whole package, so why not emphasize your eyes even when you&#039;re in a casual setting?   Here&#039;s some of my personal tips on eyeshadow, from color to application.  I encourage you to try these techniques and use this advice if you want reveal stopping peepers the next time you&#039;re at the grocery store or just hanging out with your partner or family at home.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost every woman puts quite a bit of time into their eye makeup before they go out.  The amount of makeup you wear, the color, and the way you wear it all reflects and emulates the type of environment you&#039;re going to be in.  When you&#039;re seen wearing it, you want your gorgeous eyes to attract attention first, and dazzle everyone that&#039;s good enough to catch your gaze.  I think that a woman&#039;s eyes are the most captivating fragment of the whole package, so why not emphasize your eyes even when you&#039;re in a casual setting?   Here&#039;s some of my personal tips on eyeshadow, from color to application.  I encourage you to try these techniques and use this advice if you want reveal stopping peepers the next time you&#039;re at the grocery store or just hanging out with your partner or family at home.
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<p>The biggest mistake a woman can make with eyeshadow and other eye makeup is choosing the wrong color scheme!  You would be amazed at how mammoth of a difference just a few shades of color can get for your eyes.  Women who have darker eye colors should try and end close to the complementary colors as you can.  For brown eyes, either dark or light, I bag that soothing colors complement them best.  Mixing brown eyeliner and eyeshadow with brown eyes is dazzling, especially a deep mahogany brown liquid eyeliner with a soft, almost amber brown shimmer eyeshadow.  The colors both complement each other, as well as bring out the natural beauty of your mysterious sad eyes.  Plums and lavenders are also nice for brown eyes, and go quite well when both of these shades of purple are used together.  As always, use a darker liner color than the color you&#039;re using for your eyeshadow.
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<p>For you ladies with blue eyes, your options are numerous and slim at the same time.  Depending on your hair color, you could either earn a statement, or do a big makeup no-no by using similar shade eyeshadows.  If you have sunless hair and light blue eyes, wearing blue eyeshadow is a inconvenience.  For darker haired women with blue eyes, a subtle orange or gold works well, especially when you&#039;re wearing subtly colored clothes.  If you&#039;ve got blond or red hair and blue eyes, then deep blue eyeshadows can actually benefit the look of your eyes.  Try wearing a black slimming eyeliner like a feather-tip liquid, and give yourself a sort of cat-eye sway look with deep blue satin eyeshadow on top, only halfway up your lid.  This not only brings out the natural color of your eyes, but also brings attention to the sides of your face, which is where your pretty light locks are!
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<p>Girls with green eyes and hazel eyes seem to look good in similar shades.  Pinks and reds look expansive on green eyes, especially on women with darker hair.  For a brunette with green eyes, a soft pink with a hard pink liner underneath your eye is a gorgeous and simple and elegant statement that brings out all the shades that make up your pretty green eyes.  Hazel eyes are a big more difficult, but ogle absolutely breathtaking with some simple black liner and a gentle grey or blue-grey on top.  Using a regular soft eyeshadow applier, just dab some cool shades and line with dusky for a soft, pretty contemplate that&#039;s easy on the eyes of your onlookers as well as your own.
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<p>Applying eyeliner and eyeshadow can be a bit tricky when you&#039;re not trying to bewitch your time.  Since you&#039;re not planning anything special, a simple stick eyeliner works wonders.  Sharpen it safely if you have to, or if you have a push-up eyeliner, make definite the tip isn&#039;t too rounded and thick.  Thin, framing lines around your eyes are the perfect inaugurate (and demolish!) to your casual, every day gape makeup routine.  Start from the inside and device your way out, and then go the opposite way, lightly, to have in any gaps or even out the line without thickening it.  It&#039;s not necessary to do the bottom of your contemplate too, but for many discover colors, this look is gorgeous and doesn&#039;t take much longer to apply.  Once you&#039;ve got your eyeliner on, settle a color of eyeshadow that looks right for your shade of eyes, and matches with whatever outfit you&#039;ve chosen to lounge around in that day. (Even if it&#039;s unprejudiced a t shirt and sweats, dusky eyeliner matches everything!)
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<p>Eyeshadow is simple, and I have a tip to make it even more simple.  Take the very tip of your finger and pat the eyeshadow you&#039;ve chosen very gently.  It&#039;s important to tap it gently because even after you wash your hands, your fingers preserve oil that will slowly and gradually change the texture and consistency of your eyeshadow.  Close your eyes one by one and get close to your mirror, gently dabbing your eyelids and using your finger as an applicator.  This is very useful because it&#039;s trim quick, and your fingers are perfect smudge tools!  Since you&#039;re only hanging around casually, you don&#039;t want your eyes to explore too offsetting, so the finger application method is perfect for a soft, subtle shade of color.  Once you&#039;ve evened it out along your eyelid, it may be necessary to spend your liner to go over that line on the top just once more.
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<p>Finish off with your favorite mascara, and viola!  Gorgeous everyday eyes that will wow your husband, impress your neighbors and spark envy in all the other mothers at your child&#039;s next soccer game!<br /></p>
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		<title>Five Simple, Everyday Celebrity Beauty Tricks Anyone Can Do!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>While it&#039;s easy to write off your favorite celeb&#039;s flawless appearance on the latest magazine cover as purely airbrushing, it can&#039;t be denied that even in trashy tabloid pics, it seems that celebrities are called &#039;the magnificent people&#039; for a reason! Many times, it&#039;s not a professional hair dresser or makeup artist behind their every day, grocery shopping looks &#8212; it&#039;s simple beauty tricks they&#039;ve learned just from being in the industry. Here are five simple tricks that real women can easily do everyday without professional help to keep looking their best.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While it&#039;s easy to write off your favorite celeb&#039;s flawless appearance on the latest magazine cover as purely airbrushing, it can&#039;t be denied that even in trashy tabloid pics, it seems that celebrities are called &#039;the magnificent people&#039; for a reason! Many times, it&#039;s not a professional hair dresser or makeup artist behind their every day, grocery shopping looks &#8212; it&#039;s simple beauty tricks they&#039;ve learned just from being in the industry. Here are five simple tricks that real women can easily do everyday without professional help to keep looking their best.
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<p><strong>1. Pimple Punisher:</strong> Everyone has heard the skin referred to as &#039;a canvas&#039; &#8212; and how could your beautiful features possibly stand out on a canvas covered in zits?  It&#039;s happened to everyone; the night before a big event where impressing the guests is imperitive, a giant pimple erupts out of nowhere &#8212; you might as well draw a bullseye on your face! If you&#039;re out of fancy pimple cream or can&#039;t get to the store to purchas some in time, try using<strong> Jennifer Love Hewitt&#039;s</strong> trick to shrink the pimple down noticably by morning. Apply a dab of toothpaste on the pimple, and make determined it dries before putting any clothes on over your head or going to sleep to avoid smudging it off. The toothpaste will help to dry out the pimple and help it to disappear!
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<p><strong>2. Smoky Eyes:</strong> A classic look for a hot night out, the smoky eye is a favorite of women of all ages and classes. Unfortunately, everything you need to maintain your sexy stare won&#039;t necessarily fit into that cute clutch that matches your cocktail dress perfectly! If you find that your eyeliner seems to be melting off your face but left your favorite one at home, try locating a pack of matches. A favorite trick of both <strong>Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox</strong>, a freshly blown out match makes a great makeshift eyeliner for both the eyelids and the waterline (that strip of skin closest to the whites of your eyes).
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<p><strong>3. </strong><strong>A Smooth Complexion: </strong>Even with a pimple-free face, if your complexion isn&#039;t even, it won&#039;t read as flawless. <strong>Diane Irons, beauty expert</strong>, author of Diane Iron&#039;s 14-Day Beauty Boot Camp, and consultant to the stars has a hastily fix that most people already have in their medicine cabinet: Pepto Bismol. When applied like a facial cloak for just a few minutes, the thick pink liquid&#039;s salicylic acid content will refresh and brighten your skin, with its effects lasting even through a layer of makeup. If applied once a week, it will keep your skin looking fresh and young by eating away humdrum skin cells while helping to fight off acne.
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<p><strong>4. Plump Puckers:</strong> One of the most lusted after traits seen modeled on almost every celeb today is a pair of plump, pouty puckers. Fear not &#8212; expensive Botox injections or even pricey cosmetic counter glosses aren&#039;t considerable to conclude a fuller, more sexy pout as seen on celebs like <strong>Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones.</strong><strong>Diane Irons </strong>has yet another trick up her sleeve: cinnamon oil applied to the lips will help to draw blood to the plot, making them flushed, plump, and redder. Its affects will last for around four hours, just enough time for dinner and a movie. However, cinnamon oil allergies are not uncommon, so try testing a little on the inside of your wrist first. If any redness or swelling occurs, don&#039;t use it on your lips.
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<p><strong>5. Sexy, sculpted eyes:</strong> Everybody wants to have sexy, come-hither eyes capable of beckoning the hottest guy in the room with just a few bats of her eyelashes. For a softer, day-time appropriate version of the classic smoky eye, celebrity makeup artist <strong>Valerie Sarnelle</strong> has an easy tip that she uses on clients such as <strong>Heather Locklear, Kelly Osbourne, and Tori Spelling. </strong>She suggests using three different shades of eyeshadow to instead of black or dark brown eyeshadow to combat vampire-syndrome. Head over to the nearest drugstore and buy an eyeshadow pallete that has three or four neutral colors that complement your eye color &#8212; most are available for only five to eight dollars! Use shades of muted coppers and browns for blue eyes, muted purples for green and hazel eyes, and mute blues for brown eyes. Try to catch a <em>matte</em> pallete, which means the eyeshadows are not shiny or metallic when applied. Apply the lightest color to the lid closest to your nose, the medium color to the rest of the lid, and the darkest color on the very edge of the lid, in the crease, and a little on the lower lid. Blend together add a little dark gray eyeliner, and finish with some black mascara for a versatile peer that goes from the office to laid back dinner with friends or the husband.
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<p>Next time you have a special date or just feel like dolling yourself up for fun, try one or more of these tips for an instant pick-me-up without having to spend hours doing it &#8212; and since each one is shamelessly money saving, it doesn&#039;t have to be a special occasion for you to look and feel as special as your popular celebrity!
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<p>Sources:<br />http://www.focusonstyle.com/celebritybeautysecrets<br />http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/guide/oscar-winner-beauty-tricks-that-really-work? page=3<br /></p>
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		<title>Youngblood Cosmetics: Learn Why Artiste is So Popular</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Artiste is a new reusable palette introduced by Youngblood cosmetics designed with custom shades for different seasons, lips, eyes, and blushes. Artiste comes in two versions that are exquisite in fabulous shades, and also offers amazing brow products. Artiste also has a On the Go version that makes it so simple to travel with your cosmetics.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Artiste is a new reusable palette introduced by Youngblood cosmetics designed with custom shades for different seasons, lips, eyes, and blushes. Artiste comes in two versions that are exquisite in fabulous shades, and also offers amazing brow products. Artiste also has a On the Go version that makes it so simple to travel with your cosmetics.</p>
<p>The Artiste provided by Youngblood cosmetics is a reusable palette in a silver compact. It holds three magnetic trays, one tray with three flavors of eye shadow, one tray with three different flavors of lipstick, and another magnetic tray with two colors of blush. Each color is in a circular flat container that easily pops out of the tray when you have run out or you want a new color. If you are someone that wears different colors from day to night, then the Artiste is simple enough for you.</p>
<p>The Artiste On the Go is a monocase that allows you to pop out the colors you want to take with you and pop them into the monocase. It is quick and easy to pop colors in and out of the case and it is perfect for tiny purses to take your make up with you wherever you go.</p>
<p>The two versions of the Artiste made by Youngblood Cosmetics are the Expressionism and the Romanticism. These are two lines of shades of colors. The Expressionism includes brighter colors and dark colors as purple while the Romanticism sticks strictly to the skin tones and the darker browns. These two lines of colors include color for lips, eyes, and cheeks, and all of the colors come in the proper fixtures to fit into the trays of the Artiste and the Artiste On the Go.</p>
<p>Traveling with cosmetics couldn&#039;t have been made any easier than by the fantastic Artiste and the Artiste On The Go by Youngblood Cosmetics. This new magnetic compact including everything you need to color your face and look absolutely beautiful all in the same tiny kit couldn&#039;t make a woman any happier. Change your mind and change your colors in just seconds with the Artiste.</p>
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		<title>The Natural Beauty of Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup capitalizes on natural ingredients to keep skin healthy while enhancing features. The goal behind the creation of Jane Iredale&#039;s makeup line was to defy convention through exploring new vistas in cosmetology. In a time when many cosmetic companies are jumping at the chance to provide their customers with a more natural, skin-friendly answer to their cosmetic needs, Jane Iredale has filled the niche with a host of excellent products.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup capitalizes on natural ingredients to keep skin healthy while enhancing features. The goal behind the creation of Jane Iredale&#039;s makeup line was to defy convention through exploring new vistas in cosmetology. In a time when many cosmetic companies are jumping at the chance to provide their customers with a more natural, skin-friendly answer to their cosmetic needs, Jane Iredale has filled the niche with a host of excellent products.</p>
<p>Mineral based cosmetics through Jane Iredale—dubbed the skin care makeup—are hypoallergenic, inert (will not support bacteria growth), supply flawless coverage that lasts, and are naturally protective against the sun. Mineral makeup is a new trend in the beauty palette. The idea behind these foundations, eye shadows, and other beauty items, is to avoid the harmful chemicals&#8211;such as drying isopropyl, paraffin, and even, in some cases, traces of lead—found in many other forms of powder cosmetics. As a mineral makeup, its ingredients are comprised of finely ground natural minerals such as iron oxides, mineral micas, and titanium. These more natural ways of highlighting beauty provide a safer alternative for women&#039;s skin.</p>
<p>Every woman understands the importance of good skin health. Skin is the covering which guards us against the occasionally unforgiving surroundings that comprise out outside world. At Jane Iredale, the company approaches makeup from the stance of skin care. Skin does an excellent job caring for the body, but the skin still absorbs many things which are harmful and this absorption can lead to a myriad of health problems. Beautiful, youthful skin is the goal of good beauty. The treatment skin receives and the products used on it influence the aging process, internal health, and an individual&#039;s general sense of well-being.</p>
<p>Jane Iredale mineral makeup understands these issues and the line of cosmetics shows this understanding in its commitment to quality, non-irritating, non-drying, skin-pleasing makeup and skin care products: wonderfully rich hued kits, fine loose and pressed mineral powders, and hydrating facial sprays. Whether suffering from rosacea, melasma, or simply looking for a good cosmetic brand, Jane Iredale meets and exceeds the customers&#039; need for gentle, yet elegant makeup products.</p>
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		<title>Stila Cosmetics: Is There a Secret Ingredient?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>There are many things on a Stila Cosmetics label and many people are confused and don&#039;t know what they are looking at. Here are a few simple tips that should help you be able to read the labels much smoother. Not only for Stila Cosmetics, but for any type of makeup.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many things on a Stila Cosmetics label and many people are confused and don&#039;t know what they are looking at. Here are a few simple tips that should help you be able to read the labels much smoother. Not only for Stila Cosmetics, but for any type of makeup.</p>
<p>The first line on the product usually says something like lip shimmer. This is the product identity, which is a statement about what the product is. It also can help you understand what it is used for.</p>
<p>At the bottom of the container&#039;s label on any Stila Cosmetics you will see a net wt. section. That will tell you the amount of the product in the package. There is an &#034;e&#034; at the end of the statement. This is a declaration guaranteeing the product was filled in accordance with the European Union system measures and requirements.</p>
<p>The product ingredients lists all of the contents or the complete formula for creating the makeup. Putting the ingredients on the label is important for allergy reasons or people who have skin sensitivities to certain fragrances.</p>
<p>The Directions for Use section on Stila Cosmetics is the instructions on how to use the product. This is why the product was designed and the purpose for using. Some people might use a lipstick for a blush. That is their preference, but they are not following the directions for use.</p>
<p>The Country of origin is the country where the product is manufactured and produced. The name and location of the manufacturer and distributor is the information provided about the company that is manufacturing the product and where they are located. To indicate the main contact, the London address is underlined for you. This is the Europe office.</p>
<p>Finally, the last item you will see on a Stila Cosmetic&#039;s label is a number with an m after it, like 24m. This is an indication of how long you should use the makeup for before you should replace it. It is a form of an expiration date, but starts from the date that you open it.</p>
<p>Some people find it difficult reading a Stila Cosmetics label. The details are actually really simple and now should be easy to understand.</p>
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