Tag Archives: blush

Quick Makeup Tricks

Do you have the time to spend hours on your makeup? I don’t. Here are some great tricks to make you look great in just a few minutes. Use blush to get a healthy glow. Pick a powder formula that isn’t too matte (matte blush can be dulling) or too shimmery (shiny blush won’t look natural). Pick a shade that looks natural with your skin tone. Use a big, fluffy brush to swirl color onto the center of each cheek. Use lotion or a specialty cream (like eye cream) to help smooth fine lines. If your skin is dry, every … Continue reading →

Fixing Makeup Bloopers

It’s happened to me too many times — a color that looks GREAT under the bright lights at the cosmetic counter looks a lot less great when it gets home. But you don’t have to toss your shiny new purchase. Here are some quick fixes for makeup color problems. Is your foundation too dark? Dilute it with a drop of facial moisturizer. Just add a drop of foundation and a drop of lotion and mix it in the palm of your hand. You can also just save your too-dark foundation and use it during the summer, once you’ve picked up … Continue reading →