Eyeshadow is one of the key parts in your eye makeup and it can give your eyes a different shape and makes them look better. In this article I will teach you how to apply eyeshadow in a way to highlight your eyes and make them look better.

Makeup Basics - Application of Eyeshadow

If you have deep or sunken eyes then you should note that your eyes will look even deeper. Instead of using eyeshadow you can use foundation.

One of the most important tips on how to apply eyeshadow well, is to BLEND! Blending is important in all makeup and especially when you are blending the different colors of eyeshadow.

You always apply two or three tones of eyeshadow and the colors should blend in a smooth way between the different shades. When you use three colors then you have the base, the main color and the highlight color. The base color is applied on the eyelids first, then the main color and then the highlight in the crease of the eyes.

The first step of how to apply eyeshadow is to apply the primer. When you use a primer before applying eyeshadow it will make the end result look smoother and the makeup will last from a few hours to a full day.

When you are picking the shimmer or the highlight color be careful. The shimmer is used to bring out the eyes but too much of it will also bring out the wrinkles and other lines.

Things Required:

Eyeshadow, powder and/or cream
Primer (eyeshadow primer, liquid foundation, concealer, or gentle lotion)
Eyeshadow brush

By Nazima Arif
Professional Makeup Artist
Bengaluru

For YST

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Product List for Bright Mouth Tutorial

We came out with our latest tutorial on Bright Mouth. We know you all loved it, so we thought of blogging about the products asap, as Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. We say, buy the products and practice the look. In case you missed out on the video, the link to it is given below;

http://www.yourstylentrend.com/blog/bright-lips-makeup-tutorial-wmv/

Bright Lips Look

Product List –

• Moisturizer – Chicco Dermo Solution
• Face Primer – Laura Mercier Foundation Primer; Hydrating
• Foundation – MAC Studio Fix Fluid, Shade-NC42, SPF 15
• Concealer – MAC Studio Finish Concealer, Shade-NW35 & NC42, SPF 35
• Face Powder – Smashbox, Halo Yellow Color Correcting Hydrating Powder.
• Brows – Mystery Eyeshadow from MAC
• Eyeshadow Base – Painterly Paint Pot from MAC
• Eyeshadows – Make Up Factory palette No. 254, Folie and Embark from MAC
• Eye Kohl Pencil – MAC’s Tenchakohl Liner, Shade – Graphblack
• White Eye Pencil – MAC’s Fascinating
• Mascara – Mabelline, The Falsies Volum’ Express, waterproof
• Contouring Powder – Mineralize Skin Finish Natural, Shade-Dark
• Blush – MAC’s Gingerly, Matte Blush
• Lip Primer – Urban Decay Lip Primer
• Lip Liner – Revlon, Shade – Plum Wine
• Lipstick – MAC’s Russian Red
• Fake Eye Lashes – UroParis no. 54.

We hope that the information will be useful to you.

By Sonam Vaghani for YST.

Product List for Smoky Eyes Tutorial

Hi makeup lovers! Hope you liked our previous blog on the products used for the Everyday Makeup Tutorial. Today we come out with the products used for the Smoky Eyes Tutorial. So if you liked the video and want to achieve the look, here is the list of all things that you need to have. In case, you want to achieve the look but missed out on the video, here is the link to it;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azzqehw0G1I

Product List –

• Moisturizer – Chicco Dermo Solution
• Face Primer – Laura Mercier Foundation Primer; Hydrating
• Foundation – MAC Studio Fix Fluid, Shade-NC42, SPF 15
• Concealer – MAC Studio Finish Concealer, Shade-NW35 & NC42, SPF 35
• Face Powder – Makeup Forever High Definition Powder
• Brows – Mystery Eyeshadow from MAC
• Eyeshadow Base – Painterly Paint Pot from MAC
• Eyeshadows – Folie, Print, Embark, Soft Brown, Arena
• Eye Kohl Pencil –  Smolder
• Mascara – Mabelline, The Colossal Volum’ Express
• Contouring Powder – Mineralize Skin Finish Natural, Shade-Dark
• Blush – Nars, Deep Throat
• Lipliner – L’oreal, Barely Brown, 641
• Lipstick – Revlon, Rosy Nude, 065
• Lipgloss – L’oreal, Golden Tattoo.

We hope that the information will be useful to you.

By Sonam Vaghani for YST.

Products List For Everyday Makeup Tutorial

Everyday Makeup Look - Kate Middleton. Her's is the ideal makeup, never over the top.

We bring to you the product list for the makeup tutorial video “Everyday Makeup” so that it is easier for our viewers to achieve the look. In case you do not know what we are talking about check out the video on the link given below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O8C3objXZM

• Moisturizer – Chicco Dermo Solution
• Face Primer – Laura Mercier Foundation Primer; Hydrating
• Foundation – MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
• Concealer – MAC Studio Finish Concealer SPF 35
• Face Powder – Make Up Forever High Definition Powder
• Brows – Mystery Eye shadow from MAC
• Kohl Pencil – MAC Technakohl Liner, Graphblack.
• Mascara – Maybelline, The Colossal Volum’ Experss
• Eye Pencil – Shiseido, Eyeliner Pencil Duo, D2, Desert Dusk: Desert Obscure.
• Blush – Nars, Deep Throat
• Lipliner – Make Up Forever, Shade 15C
• Lipstick – Revlon Lilac

We hope that the information will be helpful to you.

By Sonam Vaghani For YST.

Following on from our last article on the basics of foundation and concealer…here are some important tips that would help you in mastering these two steps of the application of Foundation and Concealer.

Makeup Tips - Application of Foundation and Concealer

Apply concealer lightly. A little bit can go a long way.

Don’t overdo the foundation. The goal here is to look as naturally beautiful as possible.

Always choose a foundation tone that matches your skin. Going too dark or too light is a mistake all women make. Test out your foundation in the store and make sure you have good lighting when you test it. Don’t test color on the inside of your wrist, test on your jaw line.

You should never apply foundation to your neck to make the color match your face. If there is a color difference, you are using a shade of foundation that is too dark.

Make sure you buy the correct type of foundation for your skin. If you have dry skin, use a liquid foundation and use powder or mineral foundation if you have oily skin.

If you have sensitive or problematic skin, don’t invest on cheap foundation because the cheaper brands can irritate your skin. Higher-end brands can actually improve the quality of your skin rather than irritating it.

If you need a lot of coverage on your face, use a liquid foundation followed by dusting, powdered foundation and then a translucent powder. Using the different types of foundations together will provide maximum protection and coverage and will look more natural than if you just cake one type of foundation on.

ALWAYS apply moisturizer before you start, to protect your skin.

Avoid touching your face during the day. You may rub off your foundation and you will be putting unnecessary oil on your face that may cause blemishes.

Be aware that your skin type may change over the year; your skin will probably be dryer in the winter and more oily in the summer. Use different types of foundation accordingly.

If you use makeup brushes to apply foundation make sure you wash them regularly because oil and dirt build up on them and you don’t want to put that on your face everyday. Nearly all brushes can be washed with a mild liquid soap, rinsed well and hung upside down to dry.

By Nazima Arif
Professional Makeup Artist
Bengaluru

For YST

Keep tuned in for Makeup Tips on the Application of Eyeshadow next.

Do you think you’re applying your foundation and concealer properly? Think again! Almost 94% of women apply their foundation and concealer incorrectly!

Foundation Concealer Compact

1 Start by washing your hands to prevent touching your face with dirty hands. If your hands are dirty when you apply your makeup, you may get blemishes or pimples. Try using clean makeup sponges or brushes to apply foundation to avoid this risk.

2 Cleanse, tone and apply moisturizer to your entire face. This will protect your skin and make the makeup appear more natural.

Solid Concealer

3 Apply your concealer to your under-eye circles and to any blemishes on your face. Work with the direction of the eye muscle fibers to avoid unnecessary stretching of this delicate area. Tap the concealer on, working from the outside of the eye to the inside near the nose. Use a concealer with a peach or yellow undertone to counteract the dark color of under-eye circles. Use a green concealer to cover the red of broken capillaries or blemishes. Green cancels out red as they are opposite each other on the color wheel.

Foundation and Conceler

4 Apply your foundation with a sponge. Less is best. The aim is to even out the skin tones, not apply an opaque mask. Don’t apply to the neck, rather take it just under the jawline to avoid lines of demarkation.

5 Dust your face lightly with a translucent powder immediately after applying your foundation to give a nice matte finish and hold the coverage in place. The only time not to do this is if your skin is dry as powders tend to draw moisture up and out of the skin.

6 Apply any other makeup you may want to wear.

7 Look at your face closely in the mirror to make sure there are no spots of foundation that are not blended in properly. Also, if possible, ask another member of the household to make sure there are no spots that you didn’t see.

Foundation and Conceler Application

8 You’re set for the day! Follow these steps and you won’t have to worry about reapplying during the day.

By Nazima Arif
Professional Makeup Artist
Bengaluru

For YST

Keep tuned in for Tips on Foundation and Concealer next.

Contouring Technique

Today for our YST readers we bring forth a technique that is used by all the makeup artists in the world. A technique that can transform the face shapes when done the right way.

Contouring is the art used in makeup to give the face or any other part of the body a more sculpted look. It plays a very important role in transforming your face.  The art is used to downplay the flaws or to push back the areas that are naturally receding. Generally a matte colour is chosen that is two shades darker than one’s skin tone to contour. The idea is to apply the colour and blend it well so that there are no harsh lines. You get contouring powders in the market. If you have a darker foundation than your skin tone, you could also put it to use for this purpose.

Common Areas To Contour –

• Under the cheek bones
• Jaw line
• Temples
• Bottom of the chin
• Along both sides of your nose
• Crease of your eyes

By Sonam Vaghani For YST.