When it comes to applying eye  makeup you only need a few basic tools, but they should be the best  quality you can afford. Not only will they give a better finish to your makeup, they will last longer.Makeup brushes are made from either – natural fibres : sable, squirrel, goat, horse hair or synthetic fibres. They are different shapes and sizes dependent on the job they are designed for and you can buy them with long or short handles.

All makeup brushes should be kept spotlessly clean to prevent bacteria from causing possible outbreaks of spots, rashes or allergies, especially around the sensitive eye area.

Once or twice a month just rinse your brushes in a solution of warm water and a mild shampoo, making sure you rinse the residue off thoroughly. Then lie them flat to dry.

Store them with the brush head pointing up  in a clean dry container such as a jar. If you need to reapply your eye makeup during the day use a folding makeup bag.

Try – The Body Shop Mini Brush Kit

or

Japonesque Beautiful Eyes Touch Up Tube

It’s not necessary to buy a whole brush set as you may not  use some of the brushes but it will save you time in hunting out individual ones. However it may be the cheaper option.

Eyeshadow Brushes

• Eyeshadow blending is important if you want to achieve that flawless finish. You must always use a brush. If you use your fingers or a cotton bud you will not get a smooth finish. Choose a flat short haired brush, especially designed for the job.

Eyeliner Brushes

• Use a  small tapered very fine brush with a very steady hand.

Eyebrow Brush

To give your eyebrows a groomed look you should use a firm angled brush head which will leave your brows tidy.

Try:-

Jane Iredale Angle Brow Brush, Angle Brush

Tweezers

• Choose the very best Tweezers you can afford, either pointed or flat ended whichever you prefer. Tweezerman is probably the best known brand and is worth buying as you know the quality is excellent. For real precision try the Tweezerman Slant Tweezer

Eyelash Curlers

• If you like to curl your lashes before you apply mascara, again use the best curlers you can afford. Cheaper ones could damage your lashes and even pull them out as the lashes can fall out if they get caught on the curlers.
  

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Summers here so lets have some fun, use rainbow hues on your eyes and keep in the limelight. Bright colors are big and they are back for this year. Thanks Lady Gaga for showing us the way.

A quick tip though, either go bold on eyes or lids, definitely not both, unless you’re on the catwalk or on stage.

For sensational evening eyes that will have you standing out in the crowd, brush a bright blue eye shadow over your lids to your eye socket. Several coats of moisturised black mascara
will add real definition.

For everyday try lining your upper and lower lashes with a stand out color. This will still give you that must have look only in a more subtle way.Try a multi hued effect in a never-before-seen formula.

For even more subtlety whilst still keeping the faith, icy blue eyeliner on your lower lid will make your eyes sparkle.

Lets not forget lashes, which will look great with colored mascara.

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If you are trying to make your eyes look brighter and larger, this tutorial will show you the easiest way, giving detailed easy steps.

Useful tips:

• Blend well to avoid harsh lines using special makeup brushes
  

• Prevent mascara ruining your makeup by protecting upper lids with a credit card or similar.

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The festive season is here again so lets get going and create some beautiful sparkly eyes to give you a touch of glamour.

Follow the steps below and you will be the wow of the party.

Apply a light coat of light-reflecting foundation cream on your face and eyelids.
I personally always use mineral makeup . I have used it for years and will never use anything else. But it is a personal choice.

Using a small eyeshadow brush, apply blue shadow across the upper eyelid to the crease.

Withe a slightly larger brush apply glitter eyeshadow in the crease almost up to the eyebrow.

Just under the brow arch blend a light reflecting highlighter.

Apply a dark blue eyeliner pencil or shadow around the rim of the eye, top and bottom,taking care to use small strokes which will give a softer appearance.

Finally add several coats of black mascara to give drama.

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Every beauty conscious woman knows that the skin on the eyelids and surrounding area is extra sensitive due to its fineness.

But, did you know that the best way to take care of this delicate area is not just by using specifically designed eye creams and anti wrinkle products  but to only use make up which is designed to be the best for this area. The eye make up that is recommended by most makeup artists and models has to be mineral makeup.

Made from natural ingredients, mineral makeup allows the skin to breathe. If, as it should always be, applied lightly with a soft  brush the makeup doesn’t clog. If you suffer from rosacea and require more coverage you just add another light layer.

This is truly makeup which gives an air brushed look lasting much longer than traditional foundation cream and powder. Not only that but it has SPF (sun protection factor) due to both Zinc Oxide and Titanium Oxide, which reflect both UVA and UVB rays of ultraviolet light, that are main ingredients of mineral makeup.

Benefits

• Gives a glowing natural non made up look
• Sun protection
• Natural ingredients
• Suits sensitive skin
• Lasts longer on the skin than ordinary makeup

Not everyone’s skin is the same. Mineral Hygienics foundations can match each individual’s skin tone, and they have colors that suit women of all ages, skin types and complexions.

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Lauren Hutton Model and business woman extraordinaire.

Now in her fifties she still continues with a fabulous modeling career with major top name designers contracts.

Her ventures into the manufacturing and designing side of the fashion industry have boomed as well.

From her innovative makeup range she has an introductory offer of the first water-mineral makeup.

This greatly reduced price is only available on the internet and as I have been a huge mineral makeup fan for several years, this is one offer I cannot afford  to miss.

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Halloween, 31st October,  the night the dead come back to visit us and maybe haunt us.

Don’t worry, its just a pagan festival which has its origins in Celtic times, when animals were often slaughtered and thrown onto bonfires in an attempt to ward off evil spirits.

Pumpkins were hollowed out and carved into hideous masks,  with a candle burning in the center. These were carried around by people dressed in costume and masks.

Trick and treat became synonymous with Halloween and like many pagan festivals commercialism has taken over and now 31st October has become big business for costume manufacturers, games suppliers and face paint.

To get the total Halloween look it is imperative that you look like a ghoul or a demon and one of the easiest ways is to apply incredible eye makeup.

Oh, and if you want to go that extra mile (and  you have a valid prescription) then getting some crazy contact lens will definitely increase the scare factor!

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Another excellent video on the correct method of applying eye shadow using 3 different shades without ending up looking like a panda.

If you follow the instructions correctly you will have a really professional look.

How To Apply Three Shades Of Eyeshadow

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If you are concerned and maybe slightly worried about having Botox to get rid of your wrinkles the following video should explain any issues you have, from what is it to what it can do for you.

• What is it?
• Who makes it?
• Are Botox injections approved?
• Who can give Botox injections?
• What are the potential side effects associated with Botox injections?
• What are the benefits of Botox?
• What are the drawbacks of Botox?
• How is Botox applied?
• How much Botox is used in an injection?
• What are glabellar lines and how can Botox repair them?
• Who can get a Botox injection?
• How does Botox help migraines and headaches?
• What is “hyperhidrosis” and how can Botox treat this condition?
• What is a “Botox party”?
• How long does Botox last?
• Can I receive Botox if I am pregnant?
• What should I tell my doctor before receiving a Botox treatment?
  
  Botox:
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I love brown. It suits my coloring but to learn how to get a really smoky effect watch this video which explains and shows you how to choose the right brushes to achieve perfect blending.

Using brownish black eyeshadow is really for those of us who want a heavy smoldering look but I like it a lot and many of you will find this video very helpful.

Not for first thing in the morning makeup though.

VideoJug: How To Create A Smoky Brown Eye Effect

You will find lots of different makeup brushes in our Superstore at very competitive prices.

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We all want to look as attractive as we can and having large appealing eyes certainly helps in the overall impression.

However, if we aren’t born with naturally huge eyes we have to create them ourselves with the help of makeup techniques.

The following video tells us the steps we must take, to achieve the look we want.

VideoJug: How To Make Your Eyes Look Bigger

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