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.

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. 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.

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.

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!

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

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?

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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.

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You will find lots of different makeup brushes in our Superstore

at very competitive prices.

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.

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If you are an Afro American woman  you are very lucky with your eyes; your skin color allows you to have the most exotic and spectacular range of colors to set off the beauty and intensity of your eyes.

As an added attraction many of you have that slightly slanting shape to your eyelids and the immediate area surrounding your eyes that enhances your female allure and mystery.

Forget all those beauty pundits that are telling women what color eyeshadow or liner they should be using to accentuate this skin tone or that eye shape.

Their prognostications are aimed at their own bottom line and that is their self-importance and keeping that profitable job in the media or PR without so much of a thought for any minorities.

When applying or removing eye makeup, do it gently.

It is the area that first shows the fine lines that can turn ugly as the years go by so regularly use a good eye cream

Diet and lifestyle are tremendously important

With few exceptions your eyes will be brown so it is essential that the whites of your eyes are clear and sparkling.

Do cut out too many late nights in smoky atmospheres, make sure you have plenty of good light when you are working so avoiding eye strain, and keep to a healthy diet.

Your brown eyes surrounded by healthy whites will set up the foundation for some spectacular eye make up techniques.

Do not be afraid to experiment. In my experience there is virtually no combination of eye makeup colors, liners, shadows or mascaras that does not produce a stunning and spectacular effect that will get you  noticed and appreciated.

Those of us with lighter toned skin and eye colors have to be aware that some make up colors will clash and an attractive effect will be negated.

You do not have this problem as your skin tones and eye color lend themselves readily to contrasting effects that significantly add to and enhance your appearance.

The African American Woman’s Guide to Successful Makeup and Skincare, Revised Edition

You should choose your eyeshadow color to complement your eyes and your skin tone. You should never ever apply a bright color all over the lids up to the brow. ( remind you of Barbara Cartland, the novelist.)

Well, she could get away with outrageous blue eyeshadow because she was a delightful eccentric)

However, most people are not eccentrics and just need to enhance their natural coloring.

Don’t forget that during daylight hours bright colors can look garish. You want to make your eyes look bigger not smaller.

Then with a good eyeshadow brush, sweep the pale shade across your lids.

Remember LESS IS BEST

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Have you ever wondered how the professional makeup artists, hairdressers, beauty therapists, and manicure and pedicure technicians produce such effortless good results.

Naturally they are, on the whole, highly trained but one of their secrets is that they use only the very best tools. They find them invaluable for getting the best results and they are prepared to pay for the best because they know that they work.

I am going to let you in on two of the best kept secrets of the trade right here. I also can personally recommend them.

Tweezerman Mirror and Tweezer Kit This is a must have. I have recently bought the Tweezerman magnifying mirror and although scary the first time you look into it you will soon see the value of getting close up to those stray hairs and blemishes that are so easy to overlook in just a normal mirror. Why not leave the house with that added confidence that comes from knowing you are well groomed? Small and compact and perfect for travel and home use.

Eyelash Curlers by Shu Uemura This set of eyelash curlers is carried around in every makeup artists toolbox. Fans include Kate Moss, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker. For ultimate precision that delivers the perfect curl, another must have.