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Smoky Eyes
How to create the perfect smoky eye: Be playful! Try navy blue rather than black or grey – looks fresher and oozes sophistication. Start strong. Use a soft eye pencil such as Studio Secrets High Definition Eye Liner in Blue from L’Oreal Paris and apply it from the lashline into the crease. Then apply Studio Secrets Professional Eye [...]
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Bollywood Beauty
This summer there’s a touch of the exotic about makeup trends as cosmetic companies take inspiration from Bollywood heroines. Guerlain has introduced Intense Indian Kohl, a super-soft eyeliner inspired by the castor oil and candlewick blend used by classical Indian dancers to emphasise their eyes. Meanwhile, over at Givenchy the limited edition Maharani range oozes [...]
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More Makeup Tricks and Tips
I’ve been taking a look around at other sites out there that give the lowdown on makeup tricks and tips – here are some of the best: http://www.wildaboutmakeup.com Comprehensive source of makeup tips and scores marks for not being affiliated to any particular cosmetic company. Would be nice to see fewer ads but when you’re getting such [...]
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Try This for Instant FX!
An interesting kit landed on my desk the other day courtesy of Sensual Solutions. It contained a pot of Inhibitox Instant Wrinkle erase, From Your Lips instant lip plumper and a tube of Eye Full contouring wrinkle filler. In case you hadn’t guessed, these are all products designed to instantly erase those troublesome fine lines. [...]
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The Acne Cure that Works
As everybody knows, you can’t paint a masterpiece on a bad canvas. The same holds true for your make-up and, in this case, that canvas is your skin. Acne is a serious problem. It affects millions of men and women worldwide and causes untold misery. The answer is not to try to cover it up [...]
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Go Glossy
Matte is so last year when it comes to make-up. Right now it’s all about experimenting with high-shine hues. The great thing about going for gleam is that it’s instantly anti-ageing. While dull powder shadows on eyes and cheeks can emphasise fine lines and under-eye bags, high-shine textures catch the light, taking attention away from [...]
