Quick Tip: MAKE FOUNDATION LOOK NATURAL

Foundation shouldn't look like foundation. "Foundation should look like skin"...at least, that's what the pros say. And they're obviously, completely right. No one wants a cake face...everyone wants a beautiful, flawless finish to their foundation..to make it appear that they have touchable, baby soft, gorgeous skin. 

So here's a quick tip!: 

-After you have finished applying your foundation; take a tissue and PRESS it against the skin. Don't smear it or do any motion with it. Just press it, all across the face. 

This will take out the oils from the foundation...BUT leaving the pigment...so it'll give a more matte, natural look. 

P.S. Tissue as in the Kleenex kind.."blow your nose" tissue NOT the kitchen ones. 

So yeah..hope this helps! take care:) 

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Review

Get fit! Maybelline has launched a brand new line...Fit Me...and it's designed to give everyone the perfect fit...with a light, flawless feel to it. 


So this time, I decided to give this new foundation a whirl :) 







SHADES: 


It's available in 18 amazing shades...so no matter what...you're most likely covered. It also has SPF 18; so you can check that off your list. 


For a little bit of help, here is the link to Maybelline's Fit Me Foundation: 
http://www.maybelline.com/products/92/face/foundation/fit-me-foundation/ivory/115?shadeId=494

If you look below the description, there is a little button named "Shade Finder"...click it; and hopefully it can help you find your perfect shade :) 







COVERAGE 


I would definetly say it has a light to medium build to it. 


It's great for people who just need a quick "pick me up", light, airy, kind of foundation. 


Likewise, this foundation feels really light on the skin. It feels like your not wearing foundation at all. Really fresh, light...etc. 




PROS


-reasonable price (about $6-$8 at drugstores)


-wide variety of shades


-feels very light


-easy to blend


(they also did the hard work for you, and have easy matching, coordinating blush, concealer, and powder)






CONS


-not full coverage (but it's perfect for people who don't need a lot coverage) 


-Shiny finish; you have to set it with powder..or it'll look really oily/shiny




Would I buy it again?


Probably Not. I have a lot of imperfections (acne, acne scars, blemishes, discoloration...etc.) and I need full coverage. This is on the "light, fresh" side. 




So yeah :) Hope this helps!
and take care

Warm or Cool Undertones?

Finding a good foundation, powder..., anything base makeup; can be much easier to find when you know your undertones. 

Normally, there are two undertones that are classified in the makeup world: 

warm- yellow

cool-pink 

And if you know which one really is YOU, then it'll be easier finding foundation, powder...etc. , that TRULY match with your skin tone, and make you glow even more. So here are some easy 'tests' that can help determine which undertone you are. 

VEIN TEST

Look at the veins in your wrist/hand..etc. If they are... : 

-More blue:  COOL (pink)

-More green: WARM (yellow)

SUN EXPOSURE

What happens when you go out in the sun without sunscreen?

-Burn easily: (probably) COOL (pink)

-Tan easily: (probably) WARM (yellow)

GOLD OR SILVER

Try putting anything gold on you. Whether it be a liner, a bracelet, necklace...etc. Now put something silver to it. Which one looks better on you, and which ones give it a certain 'glow'?

-Gold : (probably) WARM (yellow)

-Silver: (probably) COOL (pink)

What does this mean?

Now that you know your undertone, it can help find the kind of colors and shades that will flatter you best. 

If you are COOL (PINK)

Foundation- try to find a foundation with pink undertones. (in mac it's the NW collection) 

Eyeshadow- cool, jewel tones would probably look best on you like; blues, violets, greens...etc. 

Blush- a nice rosy, pink blush :)

If you are WARM (YELLOW)

Foundation: try finding a foundation with a rich yellow (olive/brown..etc) base. (in mac it's the NC collection)

(you have a yellow undertone, but does your foundation have a pinkish undertone...(maybe) making you look too white, pale, or ashy? no worries...it's fixable. Click here: 

Eyeshadow: A lot of earth tones and metals. Like gold, burnt red, browns, copper...etc. 

Blush: try staying to peachy (try coral if your tanner)...it'll look amazing :) 

Here is also another really good chart I found on the web. 

From: http://www.fashionmeetsfood.com/2012/04/warm-or-cool-undertone.html

hope this helps, and take care :) 

PERFECT, NATURAL FOUNDATION LOOK

Okay, I'll admit it. I am really jealous of that model above. Her skin looks so balanced and perfect...it looks so natural. 


BUT just because you have discoloration, acne, acne scars, dark circles..etc. , doesn't mean that everybody has to know about them. So here are some tips to getting a NATURAL, FLAWLESS, foundation look. 


1) THE RIGHT SHADE


To get the 'natural' look, you have to make sure your face matches your neck, chest...etc. So you gotta pick the right shade of foundation. 


-Test the foundation at your jawline. This is the place where your neck and face 'meet', so it'll probably give you the most accurate tone of your foundation. Whichever foundation matches and almost dissapears next to your skin, is probably your match. 


-Try investing in a high end foundation brand. If you pick the right one for you, it should do the job pretty well, and give you a beautiful finish as well. 


-If you are at a drugstore, obviously its not so easy to test the foundations. Try going to a high end foundation store and try finding the right shade. (But don't rely on the store lighting! Try stepping out in natural light to make sure it's your skin tone) Then ask the clerk if you can have a sample of it to try home. And then you could always come back and try to match the color at the store. 


(Whoopsss! Is your foundation too light? Here's how to fix that and get a natural look regardless: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2012/05/if-your-foundation-is-too-light.html ) 








2) BRUSH VS. HANDS 
So you've probably seen makeup artists just blend their foundation quickly with their palms, and some blending it with a brush. 


You can pick literally any way you like. 


Palm- if your just looking for a quick cover of foundation, this is the way to go. Also the heat from your hands, warm up the foundation, causing it to blend a little better. You can also reach places where the brush can't blend as well.




Brush- to give a more flawless finish. It makes the look a bit more matte and is probably a better way to get the 'natural' look, because the look looks more matte and softer. 




You can also combine them. You can first just apply real quick with your hands, then buff it out and blend it a bit better with the brush! :) 




3) POWDER


Usually a clean face is pretty much matte (except for oily skin people though). But dusting some quick powder makes the look a bit more natural and soft.


 And it locks in the foundation...so it'll last a bit longer too.


 




4) COLOR


A clean, natural face doesn't look like a cartoon face. It has tones of color here and there, which make the face come more 'alive' and glowing. 


-BRONZER POWDER

Try taking some bronzer powder and applying a bit at your cheekbones, your temples, and the jawline. The places where the sun naturally hits your face. 





Don't go overboard with it though! (make sure that your face still kind of matches your neck, chest..etc.)


But here are some tips for bronzing powder: 
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/11/touch-of-gold-defining-cheekbones.html








-BLUSH

Blush can also make you look more awake and alive. But, same with the bronzer powder, a little goes a long way. Just apply a little bit of a hint of blush rather than a completely flushed look...you don't want to make it completly obvious that you're wearing blush. 

Here are some tips to getting the right shade of blush for you AND how to apply it the right way: 
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/01/blush-101.html






So yeah. Hopefully this gets you to your perfect, flawless, natural looking foundation :) 


Hope this helps, and take care

Why do girls wear so much makeup?

That's what lot of people ask...especially guys who don't understand why that one girl at lunch or down the street looks like a oompa loompa everytime he sees her.

But that's not say that guys are the only ones saying this. You probably already know that there are many girls who always diss other girls by saying "wow, it seems like she put on a pound of makeup" or "b****, I can wipe 90% of your "beauty" with a wet tissue".

First off, if you are wearing a smokey eye with bright blush, with red lips. yes, that is way too much. And honestly, I would probably diss someone who wears that kind of look. It's cool for 'once in a while' thing, but if thats your everyday makeup routine...it probably would be better to tone it down just a bit. Like I said, I'm not a professional makeup artist...but thats not exactly "natural"...atleast in my book.

And also for the girls that are ivory or pale...and then apply a LOT of bronzer or tanning bronze on their face...please calm down with all that. If you do wanna look tanner, you can still use it, just make sure that your body color (neck, chest..etc.) match. Yeah, but no matter WHAT skin tone you are...just embrace it. It's who you are :)

Anyways, here is the basic reasons:

1) MAKEUP enhances natural beauty. well, if your wearing the right amount. Your beautiful cheekbones shine a little bit better. Your eyes look more awake. Your lips look more kissable.

2) IMPERFECTIONS. I know that nowadays, they say 'imperfections' are beautiful. and IT'S TRUE. IT IS. But we all know that the world doesn't work that way. I have a lot of acne scars, blemishes, and discoloration. One quick layer of foundation does the job pretty well. And truth be told, if I didn't wear that foundation, I would probably walk the school hallways with my head down. It gives me confidence, to keep my head up, and smile. It gives me confidence, I open up to people more, and it gives me more opportunities to smile.

The funny thing, is that all the girls that diss people with makeup, probably have perfect skin...or don't have acne everywhere. and that's the thing. they don't know what its like to have acne ALL OVER YOUR FACE. Or discoloration. or dark circles. So I'm just saying, if you have clear skin...or pretty much clear skin, and your dissin people that wear a lot of foundation/concealer...I'm just saying, you might not know what it feels like to have things all over your face.

But I do admit...sometimes I don't understand why people with already, 'no makeup' natural face have perfect skin...and they pile on like 3 layers of foundation. If you have pretty good skin already, don't use the foundation to cover it all up! Haha, your already so blessed with beautiful skin! Try using a little less to make you look more awake and glowing...but don't cover it all up (:


So yeah. I dunno...I just kinda felt like posting this one. just for some random reason i guess.

smile <3
and take care

If your foundation is too light...

So you might have a moment when you THINK a foundation shade is your shade at the store; but once you bring it home and try it on...it ends up being TOO LIGHT....(even really light...to the point where it might make you look like a ghost !) haha nobody wants that for a natural look!

So here are some tips to get your natural skin tone...even if your foundation is too light:

1) The most common, is just to take some bronzer powder and just apply it over the foundation. This will help it darken it..and bring out your natural colors. There are many cheap bronzers that do the trick...like the NYC Sun 2 Sun Bronzer.





2) If your foundation is REALLYY lighter than your normal skin tone, try taking some gel bronzer and adding a few drops into your foundation to make it darker.





STILL NOT DOING THE TRICK?


TRY THIS METHOD: http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2012/05/fix-foundation-thats-too-light.html



So those are just the nice, easy, quick fixes. Hope this helps!
& take care

Concealer or Foundation first?

Which one goes first? You've probably met people who do concealer first; and others foundation first. There's no exact right way...even professional makeup artists do it different ways!

Concealer before foundation:

Perfect for the people who don't need too much coverage. Use the concealer first to correct any areas that need to be corrected. Then, decide on how much foundation you need for added coverage.

Foundation before Concealer:

The foundation that is applied first will even out skin tone. After that; use concealer if you need more coverage. Perfect for the ones that need a little bit more coverage.

I hope you guys choose the way/method right for you! I hope this helps!

NYC Smooth Skin Liquid Makeup Review

New York Color Smooth Skin Liquid Makeup

What?

the NYC Smooth Skin Liquid Makeup (foundation)

Recommended?

Yes! This is shockingly good. When I first brought, I needed a cheap foundation to have to cover up some blemishes and a cut on my face I had from waxing my upper lip.

When I brought this, I believe it was only about $3 so I thought that it wouldn't work! But WOOO! It has amazing coverage, and gives flawless skin!

Pros?

-Beautiful coverage and good coverage (about MEDIUM coverage)

-Cheap, bargain for the quality

-Flawless coverage but with lightweight feel

Cons?

If you need FULL coverage, then I don't think this is for you; this is more of a medium coverage.

Where can I get it?

Walmart, maybe drugstores. I got it for about $3

What Shades?

There are 6 shades total.

IVORY
(676)

NUDE
(677)

BARELY BEIGE
(678)

SOFT BEIGE
(679)

CLASSIC BEIGE
(680)

DEEP BIEGE

I hope this helps you guys! have a beautiful day!

PLease email me at tsorain@gmail.com for any suggestions/comments/questions

Ace of the Face: Base Makeup

Base makeup is referring to primer, foundation, concealer, setting powder...things like that; that are used to perfect and make skin glow.

But since everyone has different needs from their base makeup, and everyone has different skin, it's important that whatever foundation and concealer you use; go in harmony with your need of coverage and your skin type.

PRIMER

L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base

This is the only primer you'll ever need, literally. This primer is perfect for teens, moms, and even women over 40. Why? It covers pores and fills in wrinkles, creating a gorgeous canvas ready! And...Allure has also chosen this!

FOUNDATION -- LIGHT COVERAGE

Almay Nearly Naked Liquid Foundation

This is it. If your just starting to wear foundation; or if you are one of those who just want a light coverage; then this is it. It is really...nearly naked, and it doesn't even feel like you have makeup on. It's just the right amount...gives you coverage, and leaves a nice amount of dewyness.

FOUNDATION --- MEDIUM COVERAGE

Loreal True Match Liquid Foundation

My friend is a makeup artist, and she deals with department store and high end foundations all day long. But, she loves this, and she says it's definitely department store worthy!

It's true; this foundation is really the complete package. It has like a zillion shades, so you get covered no matter what; and it covers to a point where it doesn't cake, but it does hide your little imperfections!

FOUNDATION--- OILY SKIN

Cover Girl Clean Liquid Foundation, Oil Control

This foundation is pretty lightweight, and it has oil absorbers. So if you have oily skin, this will keep it all in control...without completely drying out your skin.

MINERAL FOUNDATION

Loreal Bare Natural Mineral Foundation

I'm not a fan of mineral makeup, because I have super dry skin already; and mineral makeup just makes more patchiness and dry skin.

However, I'm pleased with this product. It doesn't dry out skin too much...and it gives a nice, natural look.

TINTED MOISTURIZER

Wet 'n Wild Tinted Moisturizer

Cheap, great coverage, and adjusting shades. What more can you ask? This tinted moisturizer is about $5-7 in drugstores, and it has great coverage. Bottom line: Covers like a foundation, feels like a tinted moisturizer. You might be thinking...does it only have 4 shades? Well yes, but those shades adjust to your tone! (review on this in review tab)

PRESSED POWDER

Maybelline Fit Me pressed powder

I'm in love with their new line! Their shades really do fit any tone; and this powder is perfect. There are no oil, no waxes, nothing. It fives you nice, flawless skin.

CONCEALER

Maybelline Dream Matte Concealer

This is my favorite concealer in the world. It covers your dark circles well, and it doesn't settle in fine lines. It also covers blemishes, and goes great in harmony with any foundation and powder.

That's it! That was ACE OF THE FACE: BASE MAKEUP. I hope you guys liked it! And email me at tsorain@gmail.com, if you have any questions/suggestions.

Here are some links:

Allure's Best of Beauty List (base makeup) the one that inspired me(:

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/best-of-beauty/2010/best_of_beauty_base#slide=1

Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/p/ace-of-face.html

Intro to the Ace of the Face:

http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/04/cheap-guide-to-allures-best-of-beauty.html

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FOUNDATION TIPS & TRICKS

Foundation Boot Camp is in!

Here are some PRO tips (I'm not a PRO, but these are from the internet) that I absolutely LOVE....and it works!

-There's 3 aspects to foundation:

-coverage

-finish

-undertone

Go to MAC cosmetics, and click on FOUNDATION, then click on the first one that finds it for you. It's expert tips!

good ones from the drugstore:

loreal true match maybelline

-NEVER EVER EVER wear foundation that is LIGHTER than your skin tone. You might think this is really stupid or w/e, but women do it! And I say DON'T do it! It doesn't blend in with your skin tone, and it gives off a weird..purple "glow"....which isn't a good thing.... haha

-Try to find foundation that is a little bit more YELLOWER than your skin tone.

Why you ask? Because, yellow is going to CANCEL out redness and give you a beautiful glow.

good ones from the 'expensive' end:

laura mercier makeup forever HD

-Conceal in the right places! Hit your nose, upper lip, and chin with a yellow-based concealer. Those are the places were women get hormonal red there.

bobbi brown loreal concealer

-CONTOUR to give you a beautiful look. Take a chistle brush, and use a blush powder that is about 5-6 shades darker than you. Chistle it under your cheekbone, and fade to your hairline.

loreal

And a beautiful brush from PUR Minerals:

use this to chisel out those cheekbones!

I hope that you guys really like this!

Maybe we'll continue our series of "bootcamp 101"

Bye!