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5 Ways to Get Jennifer Lopez's Glowing, Dewy, Airbrushed Skin

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:52:19 PST

1. Perfect your skin

Exfoliate on a daily basis to get rid of the dead skin cells and generate radiant glowy skin. Do a mask treatment once a week and moisturise morning and night to keep your skin hydrated.

2.Choose a luminous coverage foundation
My top picks include:
Laura Mercier's Silk Foundation - high end, lightweight full coverage
Bare Minerals Foundation(Original)- mineral loose powder formula
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation- natural, luminous, liquid formula
Revlon's Photoready Foundation- light reflecting, photo-loving, affordable
DiorSkin Airflash Spray Foundation- sheer, buildable coverage, high end

3. Set your foundation with a light reflecting powder

Select a light reflecting powder such as a mineral veil, setting powder or MAC's mineralized skin finish that contains light reflecting particles. Depending on your skin tone, choose either a powder that has more yellow based finish if you are tan or pink based finish if you have paler complexion.

4. Highlight the high points on your face

Choose a highlighting cream if you have dry skin and highlighting powder if you have oily skin and apply it on the high points of your face. Apply with a fan brush above your cheekbones, in the centre of your forehead and then down the centre of your nose. You can even dab some above your cupid's bow and on your chin to elongate your face shape. To find out how to contour your face, visit my video on How to contour your face and look 10 lbs skinnier.

5. Stay hydrated

Dry and dull skin will hinder you from getting dewy, glowing skin. Spray a finishing mist or spring water over your makeup to achieve a dewy, airbrushed finish that will also hydrate your skin.

House of Harlow Inspired Necklace

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:15:10 PST

Bold black and gold House of Harlow Inspired Nicole Richie and Kim Kardashian Necklace
18 Karat Gold plated
16' in length
Glazed Black polished enamel geometric shaped necklace rimmed with gold
Identical to the House of Harlow necklace except for glazed finishing on the black geometric shapes instead of leather

$15 US

Shipping $6.99 flat rate everywhere.

Currently working on a Paypal system. Please email me at eye4makeupbeauty@gmail.com to purchase for now.

How to wear a red lip for Christmas, New Year's Eve or just everyday

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:05:46 PST

Many women have a hard time wearing a "red lip"and have avoided this bold look. Here are 5 tips on how to wear a red lip and look gorgeous but not overdone. The holidays is around the corner so ditch the nudes and pinks and go for something bold, sexy and festive!

1. Choose the right shade of red

There are many types of red: cherry, poppy, crimson, scarlet, ruby and the list goes on...

The trick is to pick the red that is right for your skin tone and hair. A simple way to decide is to look at your skin, if you do not want to bring out the dark circles, stay away from the bluish toned red lipsticks and if you do not want to accentuate the redness of your skin, avoid pinkish toned red lipsticks. Those with thin lips should stay away from darker lipsticks and bold classic ruby reds look great on fair skinned women.

2. Shape and define your lips

This is the most important part of a gorgeous red lip. Because red is such a bold color, the outline of the lips must be polished and the color has to be evenly distributed. Line your lips with a lip liner shade that is just ever so slightly darker than the lipstick you will sport. You can even fill your lips lightly with the lip liner and blend it into your lips to prime the lips and give the lipstick longer lasting power.

3. Precise application

I recommend using a lip brush or choose a lipstick that has a pointy end so you can precisely fill your lips. When using a brush, apply the lipstick little by little in a few strokes. When not using a lip brush, apply the lipstick in a dabbing motion area by area first to avoid mistakes and then trace the outline of your lips in a smooth motion to fill in any unevenness.

4. Tone down the eye makeup

Heavy eye and heavy lip is one of the most common makeup fiasco. Wear neutral, light reflecting eyeshadow that showcases the red lipstick. If you are wearing a matte red lip, try a more shimmery eye shadow and if you are wearing a glossy red lip, choose a matte eyeshadow to balance the look. You are welcome to use liquid black eyeliner and dramatic false eyelashes like Marilyn Monroe because you still want those eyes to pop and compliment the red lip.

5. Flawless skin

A red lipstick deserves a flawless complexion. Blemishes or discolorations draw the attention away from your perfect red lip. This is especially true for any redness on your skin, neutralize these areas with a yellow or green based concealer and then apply the foundation. To help achieve clear skin, visit the 10 ways to get acne free, clear skin- the secret to great skin post. Once again, avoid shiny skin with glossy red lip or matte skin with matte red lip.

When you do get tired of red lips, try a nude, Angelina Jolie's Sexy Plump Lip look.

Christmas makeup looks and ideas - how to look gorgeous for the holiday season

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:02:24 PST

School or work is on a break, time to look fab for Christmas! Here are some glamorous look for the Christmas season. Great for Christmas parties or just to look special every day during the holidays. Time to kick back and be a little creative with yourself this Christmas!

FLAWLESS SKIN

It's Christmas and the snow is falling. Nothing is worse than blemishes, freckles and dark circles on your face. Picture a snow princess or angel, porcelain and pristine. So let's ditch the bronzer and tan for a season! To help improve your skin texture, check out my post on How to get Acne Free Clear Skin.

Tip 1: Use a primer. It'll create the perfect canvas for your face that will help your makeup stay put and fill in pores.
Recommend: Smashbox Studio Fix, Revlon's Au Naturelle Primer

Tip 2: Conceal with a multicolored palette. Don't think that your skin comes in one shade. Our skin has many pigments. Use yellow for dark circles and green for redness.
Recommend: Benefit's multicolored concealer, Lise Watier (available only in Canada), Physician's formula Concealer Sticks.

Tip 3: Mineral foundation. I know some of you really dread layers and layers of makeup on your face but full coverage doesn't have to be thick coverage. Try a mineral makeup. You buff on as many layers as you want and still feel like you are wearing nothing. For more pointers on which mineral foundations best suit your skin, check out my post on Mineral Foundation Hype.
Recommend: Bare Escentuals foundation, Physician's Formula mineral foundation, Revlon's Mineral Makeup

Tip 4: Spray on some natural spring water. This will set your makeup so it will last all day. Believe it or not, having water on your face will make your makeup rather waterproof for those of you living in rainy or snowy places. Plus, it will hydrate your skin for the dry winter. So very multi-functional!

CHEEKS

Brrrrrrrr...it's so cold when you are outside in the snow. But don't you just love those rosy cheeks you get from being outside? That's why I think rosy cheeks will be perfect for the holiday season. Nothing better than naturally glowing cheeks that make you look like you just came back from a snowball fight! For a list of my favorite blushes, see Best Blushes for all Budgets post.

Tip 1: Use one of those shade smart blushes. The ones with microbeads that turn into the perfect blush color for you when you put it on. This will give you the best natural blush ever.
Recommend: Almay Smart Shade blush, Smashbox O-Glow blush.

Tip 2: Apply it in the right areas. Smile and dab it right on those cheeks. Plus, blend blend blend.

EYES

My favorite part. Think gold, silver, green and plum. Just don't mix too many colors together or you might look like a Christmas tree. To make all the difference, remember to wear fake eyelashes.

Gold: The trick is to mix the gold with silver. Never apply gold alone or else it will look unnatural. Put silver on the inner corner of both your upper and lower lid and apply gold on the outer. Blend the two together. For an evening look, mix gold with brown to look sultry.

Silver: Also do not wear alone unless if you have really deep set eyes. Give your eyes some definition or your eyes will look flat like a white piece of paper. Give it some contour with gray or brown where your crease is and bravo, your silver will make you look wide awake for those present opening moments.

Green: Depending on the shade of green you pick, you can achieve different looks. I personally think matte dark green, like a Christmas tree is perfect for Christmas. It can be worn alone or just underneath your crease if you apply a similar matte highlighter on your brow bone. Also, contour those creases with black or brown for a smokey look. For those of you who like lighter green such as lime or forest green, go for a frosty look. Remember frost not glitter. Mix green with gold or silver. If you are a little on the wild side, try mixing it with pink for an edgier look.

Plum: To be used for evening looks. Here's your chance to have smokey eyes and stand out. I love plum and this will be the look I will be rocking most of the holiday season. Matte or shimmer, the possibilities are endless. Use plum with silver and I like to use a black shade on the crease to give my eyes some contour.

LIPS

Marilyn Monroe, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani. What do they all have in common? They are huge fans of red, bold lips. Me too but when I first tried red lips, it looked horrible. After some experimentation, I finally figured out why! For more tips on how to achieve the perfect red lip, see How to wear a red lip for Christmas, New Year's Eve or just everyday.

Tip 1: Use a lip liner. Contrary to popular believe, you are not supposed to match your lip liner with your lipstick. Match it with your lips because the point of a lip liner is to accentuate your lips, not your lipstick.

Tip 2: If you have thin lips or if you just want poutier lips, use a gloss on top. This will make the color underneath last longer.

Tip 3: Use one of those long lasting lipstick. One side with color, the other side with gloss. No doubt you will be munching on something throughout the day during the holidays. Nothing more annoying than reapplying every hour.
Recommend: Revlon's Colorstay Lipstick, Mac's Prowear lipstick, Maxfactor's lipstick.

For those with thin lips: apply gloss on top of your red lipstick. The trick is to make them look bigger. Matte red lipstick will shrink your lips, it did to mine.
Recommend: MAC red lipsticks and glosses, Clarin's Joli Rouge (my personal favorite)

For those with full lips: you will look gorgeous in matte red lipstick. It will look classy and elegant.
Recommend: Revlon's Matte collection lipstick (I'm in love with this one), Mac's matte lipstick

10 ways to get acne free, clear skin- the secret to great skin

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:07:51 PST

Here are ten simple things you can do to prevent and treat acne. Clear, beautiful, acne free skin is a blessing. Genetics play a big part but we can modify what we can control to prevent acne and maintain good skin. One can have acne for years before achieving manageable skin. Here are top 10 ways to maintain clear and acne free skin. For some product recommendations, please visit my post on Acne Product Recommendations.
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1. Clean your face daily with an oil free cleanser
Keeping your face clean is key to having clear skin because it gives the bacteria less chance to grow and clog your pores. Use an oil free cleanser with a small dose of salicylic acid.

2. Exfoliate regularly
Exfoliating your skin with a gentle scrub or glycolic acid help your skin get rid of dead skin cells and generate new ones. This also help keep your pores clear or debris.

3. Use an oil free moisturiser daily
Choose a moisturiser you feel comfortable wearing. For example, use an oil free cream for night time and an oil free gel for day time. For those with acne, choose one with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in the moisturiser.

4. Deep clean your face at least once a week
Use a deep cleansing, detoxifying or hydrating mask on your face once or twice a week. This really helps to extract all the oil, dirt and debris from you pores that may have accumulated throughout the week. Do not overuse as it may dry out your skin and overwork your sebaceous glands so you may get oilier.

5. Balanced diet with plenty of water
You are what you eat. As cliché as that may sound, the vitamins and minerals from healthy food choices do make a difference in our skin. Drinking plenty of water will give your skin hydration it deserves so that your pores remain unclogged.

6. Wear oil free, non-comedogenic makeup
Your makeup can mask your existing acne but can also make you break out. You may fall into a vicious cycle by masking your acne with acne causing makeup which will cause more acne. Read the labels carefully before purchasing and try the makeup out at the makeup counter, wear it for one day to examine the degree of oiliness on your face and then purchase. Try a mineral based foundation and see which one suits you best through the Mineral Foundation Hype post.

7. Watch out for hands, pillows and hair
An average person touches his or her face hundreds of times a day without thinking. Bacteria can easily spread to your face every time your hands touch your face. Clean your pillows often because the bacteria may spread while you sleep. Keep your hair clean and oil free also minimizes the chance for a breakout.

8. Exercise
Exercising helps your body circulate and skin breathe. Do something active 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes can help improve the texture and clarity of your skin.

9. Beauty sleep
It isn't just a meaningless phrase. A good 7-9 hour rest helps you maintain the regular turnover of your skin cells. This also gives acne-fighting ingredients a chance to do its job while the skin is repairing itself.

10. Be patient.
Acne come and go. It can be triggered by genetics, hormones or unhealthy lifestyle. Try your best to avoid picking it as the bacteria may spread to nearby areas and cause more breakouts. Do not blame yourself as multiple factors come into play. Do what you can to prevent it but visit a dermatologist if your acne persists or becomes severe.

Review of Lancome`s Top 3 Best Selling Mascaras

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:10:41 PST

Lancome has grown in popularity for the past decade. Beauty gurus such as Michelle Phan, the online spokesperson for Lancome, trust and believe in Lancome. Out of all of their products, Lancome is most notorious for their mascaras. Here I will review three series of Lancome`s most popular, and what I consider to be their top mascaras.

1. LANCOME DEFINICIL (including Definicil Precious Cells and Definicil Pro)

If you want: Long, defined, separated lashes

Definicil helps to achieve clean, defined eyelashes. With its rather slender wand, this mascara is very buildable and does not clump most of the time. Definicil precious cells helps to also nourish and strengthen lashes which is a great added benefit. My favourite Lancome Definicil mascara is the Definicil Pro which achieves incredible length, curl, definition and separation with its unique curved brush and deep black pigment formula.

2. LANCOME HYPNOSE (including Lancome Hypnose Drama, Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes)

If you want: Dramatic, thick, voluminous lashes

The name says it all. Lancome Hypose is supposed to deliver dramatic lashes that make eyes appear hypnotizing. Many consider this mascara to be their holy grail mascara as it delivers instant volume to lashes. One downside is that it does clump when you apply multiple coats and does not separate or lengthen as much as the Lancome Definicils. The new Hypnose Drama is more intense than the original Hynose as it promises instant drama with one coat of application. The new Hynose Doll Eyes is the new hype as it claims to achieve volume, length, curl and falsies effect in one.

3. LANCOME OSCILLATION

(including Lancome Oscillation mascara and primer)

If you want: Well separated, curled, lengthened and full lashes

This mascara works on an built-in battery which makes the wand vibrate at a high frequency. I love this mascara because it delivers a generous amount of product at the base of the lashes, which creates the illusion of thicker, fuller lashes. The plastic wand also does a fairly decent job of separating, lengthening, and de-clumping. The biggest plus in this mascara is that the oscillation technology can help to accentuate a curl if you use the wand correctly. The Lancome Oscillation primer does a great job at prepping and nourishing the lashes. For those of you who want to grow your lashes out, read my review on the Rapid Lash Review- the ultimate lash grower. The only downside to this mascara is that the battery becomes progressively weaker but I find that I can use this mascara without the vibration and it still gets the job done.

10 Ways to Make Your Foundation Stay On All Day

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:01:21 PST

Here are 10 ways to make your foundation stay on the entire day without touch up. Use these tips for a flawless complexion all day. Whether you purchase cheap drug store or expensive luxury foundation, there are ways to prolong the wear of your foundation. Some low-end foundations actually stay on better than high-end foundations if used the right way or paired with other products.

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1. Choosing the right formula of foundation:

Different foundation formulas tailor to different skin types. If you have dry skin, use a cream or liquid foundation. For oilier skin, choose oil free liquid formulas, powder, or mineral foundation. For a list of foundation reviews, watch my Flawless Foundation Routine and Massive Foundation Review/Collection video.

2. Priming your face:

Priming your face with a silicone based primer not only help you save the amount of foundation you use but also create a flawless canvas for your foundation to go on. Think of it as prolonging the wear of a nail polish with a base coat; same idea.

3. Apply with a brush:

Applying foundation with a brush can help you achieve flawless coverage without using too much product. The brush helps to deliver the foundation seamlessly into your skin. A kabuki brush helps to buff mineral foundation on and a flat top brush helps to evenly distribute liquid foundation.

4. Use the right amount of product:

Less is more. Start off with a bit of the product on your brush and build coverage by gradually applying more product. Excess amount can easily rub off and crease on your face.

5. Keep your skin clean, exfoliated and moisturized:

Clear, exfoliated skin allows the foundation to go on effortlessly and smoothly since the foundation lies evenly on the skin. To maintain clear skin, visit 10 ways to get acne free, clear skin- the secret to great skin

6. Use a finishing powder:

When using liquid or cream foundation, always finish off with a finishing/translucent powder which helps to seal the product just like how a top coat seals the nail polish color. For mineral foundation users, the equivalent of a finishing powder would be a mineral veil.

7. Set the foundation with a spray:

Makeup fix sprays are growing popular for a good reason. These water based sprays not only make your makeup last longer but give you that dewy, fresh, au natural skin. A cheaper alternative would be to load up a spray bottle with water.

8. Choose Oil free and long lasting makeup:

Generally oil free makeup stay on longer. Look for foundations that say long-lasting or even waterproof. Many makeup lines such as Rimmel or Revlon make extremely affordable foundations that last between 8-25 hours!

9. Try a mineral foundation:

Mineral foundations tend to stay on the skin for longer period of time, especially for oily skinned individuals. They are weightless and most have oil absorbing properties. To see which mineral foundation best suits you, visit Mineral Foundation Hype.

10. Reduce oil on your skin:

Keeping your skin matte and shine free can reduce the amount oil on your face, which can then minimize the chance of the foundation sliding off your skin. Using a matte, oil control moisturizer and blotting paper throughout the day to keep the excess oil at bay.

Please also visit my posts on 10 ways to make eyeliner stay put all day and 5 ways to make eyeshadow stay on all day.

How to get Angelina Jolie's sexy plump lips

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:16:18 PST

There is nothing more sexy than sexy plump lips for all seasons. Not only do full lips make you look sexy, it also symbolizes youth and vitality. Some are naturally blessed with plump lips but others can cheat. Not everyone has 10 minutes everyday to get full lips but here are a variety of tips I have to achieve full, sexy lips. You pick and choose what you want to do!

1. Condition your lips at night and exfoliate with a soft toothbrush or lip exfoliator to get rid of dead skin cells. This will prevent your lips from looking dehydrated and thin.

2. Use a nude lip liner and outline your lips a little past your natural lip line. Blend out the harsh edges after tracing. Try rounding off your cupid`s bow to make your lips appear plumper.

3. For lipsticks, choose a nude and lighter lip stick over a darker lipstick. Just like how dark clothes slim you down, lighter colors will make your lips look fuller and larger while darker colors will make your lips appear thin.

4. When in a hurry, slab on lipgloss instead of lipstick as lipgloss adds shine, dimension, and hydration to your lips.

5. Use a lip plumper such as LipFusion or Lip Venom. Some contain collagen that instantly fill in the lines of your lips to give you a youthful pout.

6. Apply a pearly silver lipgloss or eyeshadow to the centre of your bottom lips and around the cupid`s bow to make your lips reflect light and give off the illusion of pouty lips.

Want bolder, feminine red lips but too afraid to wear it? Read my post on How to wear a red lip for Christmas, New Year's Eve or just everyday.

Huge contest giveaway

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:46:22 PDT

GIGANTIC MAKEUP GIVEAWAY! 2 PRIZES TO WIN!! 2 BASKET FULL OF MAKEUP GOODIES! VERY SIMPLE TO ENTER!

These are mystery makeup products, many of them are high end products.

One basket worth $100

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Brands of products included are : Lancome, Guerlain, Clarins, Clinique, MAC, Pur Minerals, Maybelline, Lise Watier, Lòreal and many more.

RULES TO WIN:

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There are 2 chances for you to WIN !

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To allow more people to participate I have extended the contest. If you see this post, the contest is still going. Thanks and good luck!

UPDATE:

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How to get a golden bronze face for the summer and top best bronzers

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:04:32 PST

There`s nothing sexier than looking like a golden goddess for the summer. We can all tan under the sun for the bronze but ladies, UV can be really damaging in the long run so why not just fake the healthy glow! In this post I will share with you ways to not look muddy (if you have dry skin) or shiny (if you have oily skin). I will also be providing you with my top 10 favourite bronzers of all time after much investigation and testing. As always high end and low end products will be equally represented so you can decide whether you want to splurge! Without further ado, let`s get bronzed!

How to use it

To use as a contour: Apply it in the hollows of your cheeks, sides of the forehead, temples, bridge of the nose and underneath the chin for that "I just lost 10 lbs" look. For how to achieve this look, please watch my How to contour your face and look 10 lbs skinnier video. Remember to select a matte bronzer that is 3-4 shades darker than your foundation for ideal results.

To use for an all over healthy glow/tan: Apply the bronzer all over the face, concentrating in areas where the sun would naturally hit the face such as the forehead, cheeks and sides of the nose. Use a larger and fluffier brush to get an even bronze. The trip is to select a bronzer that is easily blendable. You may choose a bronzer that has slightly more glitter and shine if you prefer the glowy look.

Skin Type

If you have dry or mature skin:

Stay moisturised under the summer as the heat and humidity may dehydrate you even more. If possible select a spray on bronzer or cream bronzer. Using this type of bronzer will not accentuate fine lines and give you a dewy and youthful glow. For a list of foundation reviews, please watch my Flawless Foundation Routine and Massive Foundation Review/Collection video.

If you have oily/combination skin:

Most people prefer powdered bronzer for ease of application and its long wearing abilities. Choose a matte or semi-matte bronzer that will absorb the excess oil from your face. The powder will not only mattify your face but also give your face a little more coverage so you can get away with less foundation.

Recommendations for best bronzers

Best high end bronzers:

NARS Laguna bronzer or NARS Casino if you have darker skin (powder)
Chanel Soleil tan de Chanel (cream)
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil (powder)
Dior Bronze Sun Powder spray (spray)

Best low end bronzers:

NYC Sunny bronzer (powder)
NYC Mosaic bronzer (powder)
Rimmel Sun bronzer (powder)
Elf studio bronzer in Golden (powder)
Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Sheerest Cream Bronze (cream)

Perfect eyebrows to match your face shape

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:44:33 PST

This video deals with one of my favorite topics. For many years I have wondered what shape of eyebrows would best suit my face shape and frame my face. Eyebrows can be so versatile and fun to experiment with. What is your face shape and what eyebrow shapes do you have? Please also read my post on Perfect Eyebrows For Every Face Shape .

How to contour your face and look 10 lbs skinnier

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:54:38 PDT

Welcome back to another video. How many of you have had days where you just wish your face weren't so bloated? Well, I certainly do almost everyday. Contouring has been a necessity for me because of my face shape and it really dramatically transforms your face. Here is my preferred method to contour your face, cheeks and nose. It literally makes me look like I shed 10 lbs.

Products Used:

MAC 269 brush
MAC 219 brush
Coastal Scents C 108 flat bronzer brush
Stila #9 brush
NARS Laguna bronzer
Urban Decay Naked Palette in Buck
NYC Color Wheel Mosaic Face Powder

5 ways to make eye shadow stay on all day

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:34:31 PDT

I have collected over the years 5 ways to make your eyeshadow stay. These tricks are easy and they work. This has been a very expensive question for me as I have spent an ample amount of time and money to find the best way to keep my eye shadow from creasing and fading for years. After many trials and errors, I can finally say that I barely have any trouble keeping my eye shadow on. Let me share with you my secrets and hope all of you will no longer experience this cosmetic hassle.

1. Prepare a clean oil free base

Create a clean base for your eyeshadow to adhere to. This means having a clean and moisturized skin. Also powder your eyelid area to absorb the excess oil before applying eyeshadow.

2. Use an eyeshadow primer

Using an eyeshadow primer can not only prevent creasing and fading of the eyeshadow but also increase the intensity of the eyeshadow. My favourite high end primer is the Urban Decay Primer Potion and my favourite low end primer is the Elf eyeshadow primer for a fraction of the price. You can also substitute a primer with a good concealer.

3. Use a cream eyeshadow base

Another option is to use a cream eyeshadow base that has almost the same color as your eyeshadow. This allows the powder eyeshadow to adhere to the cream eyeshadow and also makes the eyeshadow appear highly pigmented.

4. Wet your eyeshadow

Using your eyeshadow wet will not only intensify the look but also prolong the wear of the eyeshadow. I like to spray the eyeshadow brush with a fine mist of water or contact lens solution and then dip the brush into the eyeshadow. Do not spray too much liquid or it will not only mess up the eyeshadow in the pan but also your eyeshadow look.

5. Spray water or makeup setting fix

Set your eyeshadow with mineral water, water or a makeup fix like MAC fix plus. This also gives a dewy finish to your skin.

How to get Perfectly Natural and Defined Hollywood Celebrity Eyebrows

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sun, 15 May 2011 16:06:38 PDT

Here is my take on how to achieve perfect hollywood eyebrows. Although I used quite a few items, it does make a big difference in the end. Hope you all enjoy this video.

Urban Decay Naked Palette Review- One of the best eyeshadow palettes

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:52 PST

The most hyped palette at the moment would have to be the Urban Decay Naked Palette. It has been so popular that Sephora has been out of stock for months. The question is...is this an over hyped palette or does it really deserve its fame. I will provide an in depth review on this palette based on my two months experience with it. Enjoy!

Overview:

Suitable for: Very universal. Great for anyone who loves neutrals.

Pigmentation: Excellent. Some darker shades are more pigmented than others.

Price: Reasonable, great for what you are getting which is 12 gorgeous shades.

Versatility: Endless possibilities. Each eyeshadow can be used to create either a natural barely there look or a sultry smokey look.

Staying power: Very good alone and excellent with a primer. I find that it stays put better when used with a primer and a coloured or nude base rather than a primer alone.

Blendability: The smooth velvety texture allows room for blending for a seamless finish. However, too much blending may cause some sparkles to wear off and can result in a little bit of muddiness.

Texture: The texture is satin smooth and velvety. None of the shades are powdery or extra soft, which helps to minimize fallout.

Packaging: Sturdy suede expensive feeling palette with great portability. Comes with a large mirror inside the palette and a slot for the eyeshadow brush they provided. I like to pop in a dual ended eyeshadow brush so that all I need is one brush for the entire eyeshadow look.

Review of the 12 shades:

How to use each shade for best results

Virgin (nude satin)

This satin finish eyeshadow is best used for highlighting under the brow bone or for brightening those inner tear ducts. I also use it down the centre my nose to highlight and on the cupid`s bow above my lips.

Sin (champagne shimmer)

A truly versatile color that can be used all over the lid for a sheer wash of color, creating a brightening look. It can also be used as a brow highlight color if you do not want too large of a contrast between the eyelid color and brow color.

Naked (buff matte)

A very nude and muted color that will probably not show up on more tanned complexion. This color can be used to even out the eyelid for a very subtle, natural look that will look great with a Marilyn Monroe red lip. I also use it to blend the harsh edges of any smokey eye.

Sidecar (beige sparkle)

One of the more sparkly colors with chunks of sparkle. However, the sparkles really do make this eyeshadow unique and perfect for the inner portion of the eyelid which will drawn light to your eyes in photography. This may not be the best choice for inner tear ducts however due to the rather chunky glitters.

Buck (brown matte)

Truly one of my favourite colors because it is a staple and it is multifunctional. I use it in my crease to create a natural and believable contour on my asian lids. I have also discovered that it is perfect for contouring the nose. The color isn`t orange like some other contouring powder and creates a natural soft contour when blended with a fluffy brush.

Half Baked (bronze)

One of my favourite shades. This is a true golden bronze color great on any complexion. Use this all over the lid or with a gorgeous smokey golden brown eye. If you have darker complexion, this may also work on the inner corner of the eyes if you find white or silver eyeshadows too harsh.

Smog (golden brown shimmer)

A darker bronze color that is multidimensional and very pigmented. I use it with half baked to create the perfect bronze smokey look. Paired with a matte bronzer and nude lipgloss, this combination spells "B-r-o-n-z-e G-o-d-d-e-s-s".

Darkhorse (bronze-plum shimmer)

I use this to darken the other corner of the eyes to create depth and contour. This can also be used wet as an eyeliner or smudged along the lower lashline, giving a non-raccoon eyed effect.

Toasted (taupe-bronze)

Similar to Mac's infamous satin taupe but with more bronze. Love this as an everyday all over color because the shadow changes color under different lighting. No worries, it does look flattery under any light.

Hustle (mocha shimmer)

A gorgeous dark brown color that is perfect for defining the crease or along the upper and lower lashline as an eyeliner. This color can be worn alone as an eyeliner when you wet it with either mixing medium, contact lens solution or water.

Creep (near-black metallic)

This unusual color is not your true jet black but can be used for more subtle smokey black eyes or for upper and lower lashline. The bits of glitter in the shadow draws light to your eyes and gives the eyeshadow dimension and life.

Gunmetal (dark grey metallic)

This dark grey shadow does have pronounced silver sparkles in it. However, this can look gorgeous paired with a matte black eyeshadow for a smokey gray eye. Because this shadow is quite dramatic, I also like to wear this eyeshadow along with with Buck in the crease to soften the look.

Final Verdict: This palette is worth every penny. To find out how to make your Urban Decay look last for 12 hours and read my post on 5 Ways to Make Your Eyeshadow Stay Put .

Alternative drug store dupe: NYX Nude on Nude Palette

RAPID LASH REVIEW- the ultimate lash grower

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:52:17 PDT

Not sure about you but I am personally not a huge fan of wearing fake eyelashes every day. I prefer wearing them for special occasions only. Besides, falsies aren’t exactly the most natural makeup accessory to wear everyday. Finally we have a solution to have real full, long and fluttery eyelashes; a lash growth serum. Yes, finally something that works. Read on about this falsies replacement serum: Rapidlash.

What it is:

Rapidlash is a lash serum that helps to lengthen, thicken, curl, multiply and fortify the lashes.

How long does it take?

Time varies between individuals but as a beauty advisor who gathered testimonials from my customers, it usually takes 3-6 weeks to see significant changes.

How much and where do I get it?

Here in Canada you can find this at Shoppers Drug Mart and London Drugs for around $60 plus tax.

How do I apply it?

It applies like a liquid eyeliner at the base of your eyelashes once a day.

Results:

Length- The length of my own lashes increased by 40%.
Thickness-The fullness of my own lashes increased by 200%
Number of lashes- I noticed my lashes are densely packed together and new lashes are growing at the roots

Bonus- It also works on your eyebrows too. I used it to correct my sparse eyebrows.

My personal experience

As a beauty advisor working for a beauty store, I was skeptical about this item at first. I’ve heard multiple gimmicks about growth serums and they never seem to work. However, as each of my beauty advisor colleagues have tested this product, each and every one of them received astonishing results right before my eyes. It was then I decided to try it. After 4 weeks, my short study asian eyelashes grew like crazy and here I am today recommending this product to all of you girls who aren’t blessed with long, lush lashes. We have a cure!

I got my Rapidlash at this beauty site on OMG beauty shop. It is the cheapest place to buy it compared to anywhere at drugstores on the internet as other places retail for $60 and they sell it for $39.95! Below is their link:

http://omgbeautyshop.com/index.php/brushes-and-more/fake-eyelashes/rapidlash-eyelashes-renewal-serum.html

How to Make Eyes Look Bigger and Brighter

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:57:59 PST

B ig, B old and B right eyes scream charm and beauty. Let’s face it girls, not all of us are blessed with Angelina Jolie’s dolly eyes that make guys go gaga. I, for one, long for bigger eyes that will frame my wider face. I’ve spent years trying to master bigger eyes on myself and others and would love to share some of the tips with you. Master bigger eyes when you focus on these concepts below and soon you will make your eyes look at least double their size.

1. The Dark Eyeliner to “define your eyes”

Both liquid and pencil liners will do the trick.
When using liquid eyeliner, remember to draw a thin line on the inner corner and a thicker line as you go towards the outer corner. This will give your eyes an eye opening effect.
When using pencil eyeliner, remember to smudge the line in order to create a smoky effect that gives the illusion of depth in your eyes.
Tight line with a kohl liner to give the illusion of thicker lashes that will instantly magnify your eyes.

2. The Light Eyeliner to “enlarge the parameter of your eyes”

Rim the lower waterline with an eye brightening eyeliner.
If you are fair skinned, you can use white and still pull it off.
If you are darker tanned skinned, use a peach or skin colored eyeliner so it looks more natural and does not compete with the whites of your eyes.

3. The Eye shadow and highlight to “draw light to your eyes”

Champagne, light golden, silvery gray, light taupe, beige, light blue will draw light to your eyes so that the dark eyeliner will pop.
Sweep a light dust of these colors all over the lid stopping below the eye brow bone.
Choose a lighter shade and pop it right under the eyebrow bone to highlight and give definition to your eye region.

4. The Eyelashes to “open the eyes up endlessly”

One of the most important steps. Eyelashes instantly make eyes larger because the eyelashes extend the eyes so that the shape of the eyes are less confined
Choose lashes that are longer on the outer corners because it opens the eyes up. Cut them if needed
Use mascara to blend the fake lashes with your own and curl them

Optional:

5. The contour to “add dimension to your eyes”

Fake deeper set eyes by using a contour powder or any matte light or dark brown eyeshadow depending on your skintone.
Using a wind-shield wiper motion, start with a gentle hand and create a contour from right above the outer corner of your eyes and dragging it in a semicircle to the middle of your lid.
To find the natural socket of your eyes, tilt head back and look down.

To make sure your eyeliner and eyeshadow stay put all day to maintain that bigger, brighter eyes look, read my posts on 5 Ways to Make Eyeshadow Stay on All Day and 10 Ways to Make Your Eyeliner Stay Put the Entire Day .

Eyeliners for all looks and occasions

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:09 PST

If I were stuck on an island and I was given the choice to bring one make up item with me, it would be an eye liner. Wouldn’t you? Eyeliners are the quickest way to make any eyes look defined or sexy. Despite that, eyeliners can be tricky to work with and sometimes we end up with raccoon eyes. Whether you are an au natural girl or a smoky eyed city girl, I will list some tips, looks and some of most appraised eyeliners to make your life easier.

The Look:

Super natural

Skip the eyeliner. Use a black or dark brown eye shadow with an angled eyeliner brush, smudge it along your lash line for a barely there look. Finish off with a coat of mascara. To intensify and prolong the shadow, wet the brush before application.

My product recommendations:

Lancome color design eye shadow in new black

Clinique color surge eye shadow in color surge

Revlon Color stay 12 Hr Shadow in Sterling Rose (dark gray color)

The Look:

Natural

Use a pencil eye liner. For a smoky and more natural look, a khol works better than a wax or cream based eyeliner but keep in mind that the khol may not be as long wearing. When using a pencil eyeliner, use short strokes and keep it at the base of the lash line. To prolong the wear of a pencil liner, set the line using an angle brush with eye shadow of the same color over the line.

My product recommendations:

Gosh or Bourjois Kohl

Lancome le stylo waterproof eyeliner in black

Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in point zero

The Look:

Dramatic

Liquid or gel liners will give you the definition for va va voom eyes in an instant. They tend to stay on longer but also require some practice. Before using it, practice drawing several straight lines on the back of your hand. Keep a q-tip by your side in case of mess ups. Use short strokes again and for an extra kick, add a wing at the end of each line.

My product recommendations:

Lancome art liner in black

Loreal Linear Intense liquid liner

Maybelline liquid works liner (waterproof)

Bobbi Brown gel liner

Shiseido the makeup fine liquid liner

To learn how to make your eyes look bigger and brighter with eyeliner, read my post on How to Make Eyes Look Bigger and Brighter .

Stay Protected Under the Sun

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:46:41 PST

GIRLS, as much as we love the sun, sun damage is no joke. You may not see the visible damage of the harmful UVA and UVB rays now but trust me it is perfectly concealed and will show up in your future. By that time, it may be too late. So let`s list a few simple sun screen rules to follow for these sun shining days.

1. Use a sunscreen whenever you go out

Don`t neglect those cloudy days because around 80% of the rays do penetrate. There can be damaging rays even on the cloudiest days that isn`t visible to the eye. Apply at least an SPF of 15 for cloudy days and SPF 30 for sunny days.

2. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen

This means it blocks both UVA and UVB rays. So do look for sunscreens that target both rays as they both can be damaging

3. Use an oil free or non-greasy formula

The worst thing you want is to look greasy, waxy and white all over. Choose a non-greasy formula that can be easily absorbed into the skin. This will also prevent clogging of pores and breakouts.

4. Reapply often

Even the strongest SPF sunscreen requires constant reapplication. I would recommend reapplying at least once every 1-2 hours depending on the intensity of the rays. Please don`t be lazy. Research also states that an average individual only applies 30% of the effective dose of sunscreen so please apply a generous amount to your body before heading out.

5. Incorporate SPF into your daily skincare routine

Tinted moisturizers are the hype right now and some of them have SPF 30 which is very impressive as it does the trick of 3; moisturizer, light coverage foundation and sunscreen. Other than that, a finishing power or foundation with SPF 15 is sufficient for cloudy days. A moisturizer with an SPF of 30 can also be used during the day time to kill two birds with one stone.

My Personal Recommendations

Shiseido Ultimate Sunscreen Protection SPF 55 – Winner of Sephora`s sunscreen award. Best sunscreen I`ve tried personally.

La Roche Posay and Vichy Sunscreen- Great texture, broad spectrum, easy to apply and relatively affordable.

Clarins UV PLUS Protective Day Screen SPF 40 Oil Free- It`s oil free and feels like a moisturizer. It has great protection and is small to fit in the purse. Great on the go sun screen.

Clinique City Block Oil Free Face Protector SPF 40 or 25- Love the tint in this sunscreen along with its non-conventional smooth and light texture. It does even out the skin tone a bit without looking greasy.

Still not satisfied with your tan? Then fake it! Read my post on Sunkissed Goddess for the Summer to fake a gorgeous Jennifer Lopez tan.

Sun Kissed Goddess for the Summer

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:03 PST

Summertime and no one wants to look as pale as snow. Having a natural sun kissed tan not only makes you look leaner, healthier but more attractive overall. That’s all fun and dandy but the worst mistake you can have with tanning is looking orange and uneven all over. So I’d like to share with you through my experience with many products as well as dealing with customers regarding my top tanning product recommendations to look perfectly tanned for the beach. Depending on your own personal taste and preference, I bet one of these will work for you.

I have ranked all of them based on reviews- the list goes from the most instantaneous tan to the most natural tan. Take your pick and start looking like a bronze goddess! To learn how to apply face bronzer for a Jennifer Lopez tan look, please read my post on How to get a golden bronze face for the summer and top best bronzers .

Dior Bronze Brume de Poudre Sun Powder Spray

Instant instant instant. For those of you who just want to fake that tan you wish you’ve always had! Go to the beach and spray away. The easy application delivers smooth, radiant, matte finish to your skin without streaks. It feels like an airbrushed tan only it’s easier and has a smooth powder soft finish that leaves your skin velvety smooth. The finished result- Naturally smooth and glowing skin.

Lancome Flash Bronzer

This product magic if you want an instant even tan. Apply this and you’ll accomplish a natural glow that compliments every skin tone. The little specks of shimmers in this product gives your skin a sun kissed irresistible glow under sun. This is transfer resistant so you don’t have to worry about it once you apply.

Clarin’s Delicious Self Tanning Cream

The best thing about this product? The smell! Once applied, the coconut and cocoa flavour takes you straight to nostalgia of palm trees on the beach. Don’t get me wrong, this stuff is also great for those of you who want an even and more gradual tan. Not to mention the texture is velvety and smooth and applies evenly on the skin. It’s not as instantaneous as the Lancome Flash Bronzer but it really works judging from many testimonials at my work.

Lancaster Ultra Natural Bronze care

For those of you who want to be even more conservative and prefer a gradual and natural looking tan. Lancaster is known for its quality. Although not advertised as much, I do believe in this product. The product is moisturizing and the patented Tan-Color System exfoliates and preps the skin for a natural golden glow. This product is also great for sensitive skin and is proven to have neutralized 80% of free radicals. The small dose of 6SPF also puts those of you who are a little anxious about tanning at ease.

Hey everyone!!! I'm back.....with more tips and everything you want to know about beauty!

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:29:48 PDT

Hey y'all,

I've been inactive for so long and I'd like to say I'm sorry about that. I've been trying to juggle school and work so it's been difficult. Update on me, I got a job as a beauty expert/ cosmetician and now that I have more knowledge on a wide array of products, I can't wait to share with you what I love and what I don't. Anyway, I'm back and I'll make a pledge to blog on a regular basis. I do like to take requests from all of you. Hope you are all enjoying your sizzling summer! Please stayed tuned for much more of me:)

Luv, eye4makeup

10 Hair Myths

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:16:26 PDT

1. Pluck one gray hair and two grow back.

Not true, it doesn't at all. It's better color your hair than pluck.

2. Cutting your hair makes it stronger or grow faster.

Although this may seem the case for men's facial hair, the hair on your head has different properties. Hair just naturally follow its cycle of growing around half an inch per month, regardless of how often you cut it.

3. You can fix split ends.

Unfortunately, no. If you see split ends, cut it because it can cause more damage by splitting more towards the scalp.

4. Tight hats cause baldness.

This one is interesting and I know where it started. In the military, men wear tight hats and started balding. In reality, it was just the timing because men entering military are usually at the age where balding starts. Dihydrotestosterone, not hats contribute to balding!

5. Brushing your hair makes it better.

Actually it can cause split ends so only brush when necessary. As soon as it is tamed, stop!

6. Sometimes hair can turn gray or white over night.

Nope. It takes a long time for hair to change color. It doesn't really turn gray or white, it is more caused by the loss of color in your hair.

7. Baldness is inherited from the mothers side of the family.

Nah, it can come from either side. Hair loss usually begins at age 18 to 20 and the rate increases between age 45 to 55.

8. Dry scalp can cause dandruff.

They are two different things. Use shampoo and conditioner for dry scalp but dandruff shampoos are not necessary for dry scalp.

9. Dandruff is contagious.

Funny. It isn't but do not share combs or brush!

10. Cutting your hair during a full moon makes it grow in healthier, fuller, faster or longer.

No way, cutting hair doesn't do much to the hair at all except make it shorter.

Adapted from: http://www.hair-styles.org/top-10-hair-myths.html

THE MINERAL FOUNDATION HYPE

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:21:28 PDT

Minerals are huge right now. It's on TV, in the store, ads, everywhere. I do love the fact that it is great for your skin. But honestly I have tried at least 10 kinds of mineral makeup right now and I will share with you my experience with them. Hopefully this will help you to decide which ones to start with. Let me know if you need help deciding.

Bare minerals

My Experience: I love the matte yet dewy finish. The coverage is a lot better than just a regular powder. I enjoyed it quite a lot and would purchase it again.

Pro: Great finish, buildable coverage, natural-looking, waterproof, flawless finish

Con: Expensive, cakey if applied too much, slides off on oily skin

Suitable for: those with combination and sensitive skin

Rating: 8 stars

Sheer Cover Minerals

My experience: This to me was similar to Bare minerals. The one thing that was different was that it was a lot lighter than Bare Minerals. The shades also adapted to my skin color easier. The concealing power isn't so great but then they have the best creamy concealer so that makes up for it.

Pro: Light weight, natural, decent coverage, flawless finish

Con: Poor packaging, expensive, messy to use

Suitable for: Those with not much to conceal wanting a light coverage.

Rating: 7 stars

Pur Minerals

My experience: I personally love this. Some people have a problem with this but I tried it on and it was instant gratification. It was flawless, matte and makes you look like you are about to do a photoshoot.

Pro: flawless, not messy(comes in a pressed powder form), great coverage, natural colors, matte finish, multipurpose (4 in 1)

Con: sometimes drying, not much color selection

Suitable for: Quick, on the go, perfect skin.

Rating: 8.5 stars

Everyday Minerals

My experience: This is my most recent purchase. The first time I put it on, it had a nice texture. Overall, the coverage is good, not great. What I like about it is that there is such a wide selection of shades available, you are bound to get the true shade. Also, it looks oh-so natural on everyone.

Pro: Natural, Affordable, Choose from various finishes (original glow, intensive, matte, semi-matte), long wearing

Con: not flawless coverage, packaging too plastic

Suitable for: everyone depending on which finish you want.

Rating: 8.5-9 stars (not so sure because the coverage is not as great as Pur Minerals)

Physician's Formula Mineral Foundation

My experience: I use them on a regular basis. I only use them on top of liquid foundation as a setting powder. The foundation is rather natural and doesn't cover up but it makes a nice and matte finish.

Pro: cheap, good for sensitive skin, convenient packaging (do not use brush)

Con: comes off easily, doesn't cover much

Suitable for: those with sensitive skin or not much to conceal.

Rating: 6.5

Prestige MultiTasking SkinLoving Minerals

My experience: I bought this on a whim because it was a multitasking powder with concealing properties. This fits my busy lifestyle so I gave it a try. Much to my surprise, it was a lot better than I expected. Cheap and worth your money!

Pros: good coverage, buildable coverage, cheap, easy to use, fast fix

Cons: medium staying powder, little shade selection

Suitable for: those who wants to get out the door in 5 minutes and pay little.

Stars: 8.5 stars

L'oreal Bare Naturalle Mineral Foundation

My experience: I heard some good things about this so I bought it. I was not really impressed. However I do believe that it is because I have much to conceal and it didn't do the job. Overall, it was a decent mineral foundation with normal staying powder.

Pros: cheap, easy to apply applicator, very natural looking, lightweight

Cons: poor brush, not flawless coverage, not super longlasting, powdery looking

Suitable for: oily skin, those wanting natural coverage with not much to conceal

Stars: 6.5 stars

My LIL "E-SHOP"

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:53:17 PDT

Please check out the makeup I'm selling on the left column. ( <-----) Yes! I'm selling some of my makeup. All of these are new and never used. A lot of you have asked about certain makeup such as Physician's Formula, Lise Watier so I posted some of those on sale. I tried hard to make all these makeup affordable and either cheaper than the store or waayyyy cheaper than the store. I mean it, some of them are up to 60% off. I'm very excited about this because now people from many other countries can enjoy makeup from North America. Payment is easy and secure in USD currency. I recommend PayPal because it is so easy and fast.

How it Works:

If you have PayPal ( Paypal is the most secure and fastest way of transferring money online. It takes 30 seconds to join and is free)

1. Click on the item you want to buy on the left (select the shade) and click Buy it now.
2. You will be directed to the PayPal site with the invoice of the item where the total amount of the product including the shipping price will be shown. (Shipping is only between $3-7 dollars depending on the size of the item)
3. Sign on to your PayPal account or create a PayPal account.
4. Pay using your account (PayPal will direct you through this)
5. As soon as I get the payment through PayPal which is instant, your item will be shipped!

If you don't have PayPal
1. Tell me the item you want to purchase by sending an email to eye4makeup@hotmail.com
2. I will reply with my address and the total price for the item including shipping ($3-7 dollars depending on size
3. Send cash, money orders, cheques through the mail.
4. Once I receive the payment, the item will be shipped.

I will also be taking orders for any makeup Canada carries and sending it to you upon request through email at eye4makeup@hotmail.com. That includes all the brand name items such as MAC, Dior, Chanel, Bare Minerals, NARS. Clinique, Shiseido, Jane Iredale, Revlon, Lise Watier, Makeupforever, anything! Once a request is received, I will tell you how much it costs here and once payment is received, the item will be shipped. Once again I'm excited because now all of you get to use makeup you can't find in your own country. I hope all of you feel the same way and support me on my first e-Shop. Thanks and happy shopping!

CHRISTMAS MAKEUP CONTEST

eye4makeup@hotmail.com (eye4makeup.blogspot.com) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:32:50 PST

Here's your chance to show your face on my blog...and win a Makeup prize.

Hey y'all. Please join me for my first makeup contest where readers actually get to be a part of my blog! Take pictures of a Christmas look and send it over to my email. It's actually quite simple. You can just take a picture of yourself before going to a party or when you get bored, experiment! The important thing is to share your looks with others for the Christmas season. Plus, we all get to vote once all the pictures are posted in my poll. A winner will be sent a bundle of best-selling makeup goodies!

What to do: Do your makeup and send in a photo to eye4makeup@hotmail.com . Only one entry per contestant please.

What I will do: Post the pictures up on the blog as I receive them.

Deadline for Submission: January 1st, 2009.

Voting Period: January 1st - January 15th, 2009.

Results: January 16th, 2009

How to win: Readers will vote on my poll. Please be honest with the voting. I will judge to see if the voting is fair and monitor the process.

What you will win: a bundle of best-selling makeup products! Winner will be announced here and will need to provide their shipping address so I can ship away the package.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing your photos!

CONGRATS to lucky winner # 5. A lot of you were so close! I had a blast uploading these pictures and holding the contest. All of you were creative and produced some excellent Christmas looks. I want to thank all of you for participating and emailing your pictures to me. It is always great to share with the world. Once again, thanks again for the support and keep an eye out for the next contest. :)

Number #5, please email me your address so I can ship away the makeup goodies.

#5