Move over black – purple is the new hot fave for summer’s sultry smoky eye. Spotted on the catwalks at Versace, Michael Kors and Marios Schwab, this stunning new look is super easy to achieve.  All you need to do is:

1. Take a plum cream liner across your upper lash line and blend up to the crease of your eye.  The liner works as a base for shadow to stick to according to Shu Uemera make-up artist Gina Brooke.
2. Using a brush apply a lavender shadow on top, concentrating on the middle of your lid and the inner corner. ‘Press more shadow in with your finger to create an intense color,’ says Brooke.
3. For added impact take the shadow under your lower lash line right to the inner corner. 

Trick of the trade: keep the rest of your makeup soft with pinky lipstick and a light pink blush so you don’t distract from the dramatic purple tones.

And there you have it – the perfect smoky purple eye for summer in three easy steps!

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 with layers of make-up. This never works and can even draw more attention to the pits and zits that characterize this debilitating skin condition.

Chronic acne sufferers will try and do anything to escape from the mental and physical suffering they endure on a daily basis. Many turn to over the counter solutions that promise miracles. The problem is that these topical skin care products will only work in the short term. More potent chemical and drug products are harsh, expensive and can have harmful side-effects. And so the acne sufferer is locked into an endless cycle, seeking that one cure that will actually work. Confidence and self-esteem plummet as they battle with the creams, lotions and potions that promise so much and deliver so little.

The answer is to address the root of the problem rather than its symptoms. Stop acne at its source and you stand a good chance of achieving a permanent cure. Chris Gibson, the author of Acne Free in 3 Days, was a sufferer for over ten years. He is all too familiar with the frustrations of dealing with the disease. Chris spent thousands of dollars visiting top dermatologists and trying every product out there before deciding he would be better off coming up with his own solution. Three days after he began his own program, he woke up to find himself totally acne free.

Not only has his skin remained clear but it has actually rejuvenated. Thousands of people have gone on to use his program and achieve the same remarkable results. The best thing is that they can do this inexpensively in the privacy of their own home. The Acne Free in 3 Days Program is safe, simple to use and has absolutely no side effects. Most importantly of all, it works. If you would like to find out more, visit Chris’s website at: <a href=”http://dare2care.acnefree.hop.clickbank.net “>www.acnefreein3days.com</a>.

There are so many products out there that promise to be better than botox and very, very few that actually live up to the claim. Face it – a topical cream or lotion is never going to achieve the same results as the original, injected product. There are, however, plenty of people who cannot stomach the thought of needles and/or introducing a toxin into their system. For them, these topical products genuinely are better than botox provided they deliver similar benefits.

One such product is Dermacai, a new kid on the Acai block. No doubt you’ve heard of these berries with their remarkable health-giving and rejuvenating properties. Dermacai is based on the same super food extract and promises to erase both fine lines and deeper wrinkles. In tests, 90% of users reported noticeably smoother skin, 84% firmer skin and 83% fewer wrinkles. While on paper these results appear impressive I was keen to try the product for myself and subject it to personal scrutiny.

Dermacai boasts both instant and longer term effects, proudly displaying before and after shots which have apparently erased wrinkles in just 30 seconds. These instant improvements come courtesy of its Bio-Fil skin-plumping spheres and I was pleasantly surprised to find they actually worked. My fine lines disappeared almost entirely and my deeper wrinkles were visibly softened. Two weeks on, I can see a definite difference in skin tone and texture and my complexion is both brighter and more even. Dermacai is one product I’m keeping in my skincare arsenal. If you, too, want a super effective weapon in the war against aging I suggest you grab some for yourself.

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 those unflattering creases.

There is a balance to be struck, though – too shiny can look downright sticky. With eyes in particular it’s best to think glassy rather than glossy. Paul & Joe Eye Gloss in 03 lends a lovely wet-look sheen to lids, achieving that all important smoky effect without looking claggy. A good alternative is Illamasqua Cream Eye Shadow in Thief which comes in a soft pewter shade. A make-up artist’s trick is to dab a little clear lipgloss in the centre of the lid once you have applied shadow to catch the light. It makes the whites of your eyes appear clearer and opens up the entire lid area.

Glosses on the lips give the illusion of a plumper pout. Take a tip from Linda Evangelista and use a lip pencil in a nude tone to outline and then fill lips in with gloss rather than lipstick. If you are wedded to your trusty lipstick, try the new formulas which lacquer lips with highly reflective color. Lancome’s Lacque Fever range is great or, if you are on a budget, go for Elf Super Glossy Lip Shine. If you fight shy of too much shine, try Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Gloss sticks. These provide an intense color stain along with the requisite flattering sheen.

Shiny nails equal healthy nails so a glossy polish will add natural glamor. Bourjois has a fabulous Ultra Shine range that comes in 11 shades. An alternative is to sweep a high-shine topcoat over your favorite polish. Sally Hansen’s Diamond Strength Diamond Shine Base & Top Coat is excellent and has the added benefit of making your manicure last longer. Keep nails short and rounded if you’re going for this look as shiny talons equal gloss overkill. For color that lasts, steal a manicurist’s trick and paint over the nail tips to create a seal. And don’t forget toenails -pretty feet are paramount, particularly during the summer months.

Lastly, get those cheeks gleaming. The key here is to strike a balance between gloss and grease. Apply a highlight only across the top of the cheek bone to reflect light up into the eye socket area. A creamy highlighter such as Benefit Moon Beam will provide instant definition but don’t forget to blend well. As for base, use one of the light-reflecting mineral foundations which are so fashionable as well as being excellent for your skin. The idea is to end up looking healthy rather than sticky. Follow the tips suggested here and you, too, can be queen of sheen.

Lauren Luke is also known as panacea81 — www.youtube.com . This is her story. Created by Stephen Higgins, a filmmaker based in New York City, and UK production company Gramafilm, for YouTube’s fifth birthday, May 2010.

Hope you enjoyed my Lady Ga Ga inspired makeup look today. I twisted it a bit but if you want the real look, opt for a more matte pink and black instead of the shimmer smokey effect.

Also doing the thunderbolt on the cheek wasn’t an option today because I dont have the goods for it.

The products used are:

MAC shadestick beige ing (My own line bylaurenluke.com)

 MAC stately black eye shadow from hello kitty

MAC pink opal pigment.

My own line creme blush sample MAC sweet thing lipstick

Collection 2000 lipgloss

41 Stila convertible eye pen onyx

Video Rating: 4 / 5

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It has been requested by a few of you youtubers now for a Leona lewis Bleeding love make up look. I hope that you enjoy it! If you enjoy my videos go ahead and subscribe

Hia everyone, If you’d like a copy of my book www.amazon.co.uk Id love your feedback on it. I am dead proud Follow me & send your look requests here twitter.com For news & new product updates on my make up line www.bylaurenluke.com I hope you enjoy my youtuber request for Leona Lewis Happy make up inspired look. The products used are:

My own primer from kits
Petticoat pink eye shadow from my vintage glams kit
MAC deep truth eye shadow
Stila convertible eye pen onyx
Sephora blockbuster kit blush medium pink
MAC plush lash mascara black,
Nars lipgloss belize, Loreal lipgloss golden neutral. Video Rating: 4 / 5

 I hope you enjoy my Twilight perfume launch make up inspired look.

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Channel page: www.bbc.co.uk Programme page: www.bbc.co.uk Natalie Cassidy presents a series of uplifting films about young Britons inspired by subjects close to Natalie’s own heart, from love and body image to fame and family. Natalie explores the fame game and introduces two people who are learning the rules. Lauren Luke is a YouTube phenomenon who gives make-up tips from her bedroom in South Shields. She’s about to launch her own make-up line, but is she ready for the fame that comes with success?

Learn how to get Lady Gaga’s stunning look with this great tutorial from Lauren Luke. Get more on Lauren Luke at SimonandSchuster.com: authors.simonandschuster.com
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