10 Tips to Cover Pimples, Blemishes, Acne Scars, Freckles Perfectly

Any imperfections on your skin can draw unwanted attention. Here are 10 effective and easy tips to cover any imperfection on your face including pimples, blemishes, acne scars and freckles. Try them out and also read my post on Reviews on the Most Effective Acne Products.











1. Prepare your skin
It is important to create a good canvas for any product you will put on top of the blemishes. Exfoliate weekly and use a moisturizer before applying any products.


2. Choose the perfect formula of concealer
Concealers come in various formulas from creams, liquids to powders. Depending on your skin type, choose a liquid concealer for dry skin, cream concealer for drier skin and powder concealer for oily skin so your skin will look natural and blended.



3. Choose the perfect concealer color
Match your concealer shade perfectly. Try the concealer before purchasing the product or read reviews for color match before purchasing. A concealer that is too light or dark magnify the imperfection.

4.Apply foundation before concealer
The worst scenario is using too much product on the imperfection which will emphasize the flaw. Apply a good layer of foundation first and then conceal the rest of the imperfections. This will help save your makeup products too.

5.Use the perfect tool to apply the concealer
Using the perfect tool make the process hygienic and effective. Generally, a concealer brush is the best applicator. Do not use too much of the product, slowly build your way to cover.


 

6. Use a yellow or green based corrector
Neutralizing the imperfection first can camouflage the flaw. For a blemish or pimple, applying a green corrector below the concealer to neutralize the redness. A yellow based corrector may be used on darker pigments or scars but is best for under eye circles.

7. Select a multifunction concealer that heals your acne
Many are skeptical about applying products on acne because it may prevent healing. Some concealers on the market heal the acne by drying it. An example is the Vichy Normaderm Anti-imperfection stick which contains lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA) that conceals and penetrates the imperfection to dry it out. To read more about how to treat acne, please read 10 Ways To Get Acne Free Clear Skin.



8. Top off the concealer with a powder
Apply a thin layer of powder over the imperfection. This will help extend the wear of the concealer and mattify the area to avoid shine accentuating the imperfection.

9. Blend the borders of the concealer
When it comes to apply concealer on blemishes or acne, always apply on the spot as well as a little past the borders. Blend the concealer into the rest of the foundation to accomplish a uniform look.

10. Keep your skin hydrated for the rest of the day
Your blemish or pimple can start to dry throughout the day and get noticed. Spray a hydrating mist or spring water on your face to keep the makeup looking fresh.

Top 10 Best Long-Lasting Foundations That Stay On All Day

Here is a list and description of the top 10 long-lasting foundations offering the best coverage; 5 high-end and 5 low-end (in no chronological order). Having perfect and flawless skin the entire day makes the biggest difference in your makeup. Foundations should make you look youthful, healthy, and make your skin look naturally flawless. The foundation acts as a canvas for the rest of the makeup to perform. To even increase the wear of these foundations, please visit 10 Ways to Make Your Foundation Stay On All Day







 


High End:
 
Estee lauder Double Wear Foundation

• Offers at least 15 hr of worry-free and comfortable wear. Oil free and fragrance free.

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24hr Foundation

• Feels light-weight, great coverage. this foundation looks better as the day goes on.

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation

• Excellent coverage, may feel heavy for some or cause breakouts. Has a very studio-like and photogenic finish.

Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation

• 100% Full Coverage. Transfer resistant, helps to absorb oil for a matte finish.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hr Full Coverage Foundation

• Natural ingredients with SPF of 15, Skin smart technology makes this foundation great for dry, oily or combination skin.

Low End:

Revlon Colorstay 24 Hr Foundation ( liquid and whipped)

• A cheaper alternative to Estee Lauder Doublewear Foundation. Need to work with the formula fast but by far one of the most popular foundations ever created.  

 Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hr Foundation

• Very affordable and comparable foundation to Revlon Colorstay Foundation. Easy to blend but has limited color selection and is not fragrance free. 

 Maybelline SuperStay 24 Hr Foundation

• Amazing coverage, fragrance free, oil free. Lacking in yellow-toned color selection. 

 L'oreal Infallible Foundation

• Great packaging with pump. 16 hours of continuous wear, SPF 18 and enriched with vitamin and mineral complex to fight signs of fatigue.

Almay TLC Truly Lasting Color Foundation

• Great for acne prone skin. Enriched with green tea and vitamin E to help with acne scaring while providing 16 hr of wear. 

5 Ways to Stop Mascara From Smudging

  



Here are 5 amazing ways to avoid the raccoon-eyed look created by smudging mascara, which is never a good look for everyday, especially at a professional setting. Smudging mascara can make you look tired, sloppy and ruin your entire makeup look. Here are 5 ways to prevent your mascara from running, so you can look polished and put together at all times. 














1. Choose the right eye cream or moisturizer

The cream or gel you put around the eye can make your mascara run. Choose a water-based instead of oil-based formula and apply a small amount only. Do not apply any on your eyelashes as it will create a barrier on the lashes which will not allow the mascara to adhere; thus causing smearing throughout the day.

 
2. Avoid oily skin

Many individuals have oily eyelids which can come in contact with your mascara and cause smearing. Keeping your skin hydrated but non-oily is essential. Use oil controlling cleansers, toners and moisturizers or blotting paper throughout the day to keep the oil away.




3. Set your eye area with powder 

Whether its after your apply your foundation or concealer, always set the eye area with a bit of setting powder to keep the area dry. This will prevent the mascara from contacting any oily surfaces around your eyes.








4. Choose a waterproof formula mascara

This may seem like a given but it may be the easiest solution. Choose a waterproof mascara that does not flake or a water-resistant formula that is easy to take off at the end of the day. The drier formulated mascara tend to stay put longer. One of the best waterproof mascaras is the Lancome Hypnose Waterproof mascara.

5. Try various eye looks


If you only wear mascara and no powder eyeshadow, your mascara is more likely to smudge since there is no barrier between your skin and mascara. So try different looks and have fun. One good way to prevent mascara from running to your lower lids is to apply eyeshadow along the lower lash line.






Please read about my other How to make your makeup stay on posts:
5 Ways To Make Your Lipstick Stay On All Day
10 Ways to Make Your Foundation Stay On All Day
5 Ways To Make Eye Shadow Stay On All Day
10 Ways To Make Your Eyeliner Stay Put The Entire Day

5 Ways To Make Your Lipstick Stay On All Day

1. Exfoliate your lips

Just like your foundation, having the perfect, smooth canvas can prolong the wear of your lipstick. Exfoliate your lips regularly. You can splurge on a lip exfoliator or simply spread brown sugar with olive oil on your lips and gently brush off the dead skin cells with a soft bristled toothbrush.


2. Prime and condition your lips

Never underestimate the use of a lip balm or conditioner. Apply a thin layer of the product to smooth out your lips and moisturize them so your lips are ready to take on the lip color. 




3. Use a lip liner and lip brush

Your lip color often fade in a non-flattering way. Lip liners allow the lipstick to stay within the border of your lips. Lip lining can also create definition to your lips and prevent feathering or bleeding of your lipstick. Using a lip brush to apply your lipstick gives precision and make the lip color last longer. 

4. Seal your lipstick

There are a few techniques to do this. The traditional blotting technique is efficient. Apply one layer of lipstick and using a tissue paper, blot the lipstick by pressing your lips on the tissue quickly 1-2 times. Another way is to dab a little bit of translucent powder over your lipstick to seal the lipstick in place. Feel free to reapply a little more of lipstick if the intensity of your lipstick fades during the sealing process.

5. Choose a long wearing lip product

More and more long wearing lip products are on the market. Lip stains is a light weight product that stains your lips and gradually disappears over a long period of time. A popular product on the market right now is the Revlon Balm Stains. A liquid lip color can be heavier on the lips but stay on until you take them off with a remover. An option is the Maybelline 24 Superstay Lipcolor which also comes with a balm stick to prep your lips. 

Please read about my other How to make your makeup stay on series:
5 Ways To Make Your Lipstick Stay On All Day
10 Ways to Make Your Foundation Stay On All Day
5 Ways To Make Eye Shadow Stay On All Day
10 Ways To Make Your Eyeliner Stay Put The Entire Day

Taylor Swift's Cat Eye Look: Simple and Dramatic Winged Eyeliner

The most simplistic yet bold statement look to have is the winged eyeliner look. This technique is equally flattery on all eye shapes.

Everyday neutral eyes makeup tutorial with Urban Decay Naked palette

Classy, everyday, all occasions look with the infamous Urban Decay Naked Palette I.

Flawless Foundation Routine and Massive Foundation Review/Collection

In depth review of the most popular drugstore and high end products for flawless skin available in the cosmetics market.

Biotherm Biopur Pore Reducer Moisturizer
Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer 001
Revlon PhotoReady Foundation 005 Natural Beige
Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer Light/Medium
Revlon PhotoReady Concealer 003 Light/Medium
ELF High Definition Powder
ELF Kabuki Face Brush
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder 2.5 Medium
Rimmel Matte Pressed Powder 004 Sandstorm
Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse 240 Natural Beige
ELF Flattop brush
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Punjab
MAC Mineralize Satin Foundation NW 35
Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation 35 Sand
Bare Minerals Original Foundation Golden Medium
Pur Minerals 4 in 1 Foundation Tan
Revlon Colostay Foundation Normal/Dry 240 Medium Beige
Maybelline Superstay Makeup Classic Beige
Rimmel Skin Perfection Foundation 340 Nude
FTC: This is a non-sponsored video. All products are purchased with my own money and all opinions are 100% honest.

My First Fall Outfit of the Day

5 Ways to Get Jennifer Lopez's Glowing, Dewy, Airbrushed Skin

1. Perfect your skin

Exfoliate on a daily basis to get rid of the dead skin cells and generate radiant glowy skin. Do a mask treatment once a week and moisturise morning and night to keep your skin hydrated.

2.Choose a luminous coverage foundation
My top picks include:
Laura Mercier's Silk Foundation - high end, lightweight full coverage
Bare Minerals Foundation(Original)- mineral loose powder formula
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation- natural, luminous, liquid formula
Revlon's Photoready Foundation- light reflecting, photo-loving, affordable
DiorSkin Airflash Spray Foundation- sheer, buildable      coverage, high end



3. Set your foundation with a light reflecting powder

Select a light reflecting powder such as a mineral veil, setting powder or MAC's mineralized skin finish that contains light reflecting particles. Depending on your skin tone, choose either a powder that has more yellow based finish if you are tan or pink based finish if you have paler complexion.


4. Highlight the high points on your face

Choose a highlighting cream if you have dry skin and highlighting powder if you have oily skin and apply it on the high points of your face. Apply with a fan brush above your cheekbones, in the centre of your forehead and then down the centre of your nose. You can even dab some above your cupid's bow and on your chin to elongate your face shape. To find out how to contour your face, visit my video on How to contour your face and look 10 lbs skinnier.


5. Stay hydrated

Dry and dull skin will hinder you from getting dewy, glowing skin. Spray a finishing mist or spring water over your makeup to achieve a dewy, airbrushed finish that will also hydrate your skin.


Please read other Celebrity-Inspired Look posts:
How to get Angelina Jolie's sexy plump lips

How to wear a red lip for Christmas, New Year's Eve or just everyday

 
Many women have a hard time wearing a "red lip"and have avoided this bold look. Here are 5 tips on how to wear a red lip and look gorgeous but not overdone. The holidays is around the corner so ditch the nudes and pinks and go for something bold, sexy and festive! 

1. Choose the right shade of red

There are many types of red: cherry, poppy, crimson, scarlet, ruby and the list goes on...

The trick is to pick the red that is right for your skin tone and hair. A simple way to decide is to look at your skin, if you do not want to bring out the dark circles, stay away from the bluish toned red lipsticks and if you do not want to accentuate the redness of your skin, avoid pinkish toned red lipsticks. Those with thin lips should stay away from darker lipsticks and bold classic ruby reds look great on fair skinned women.

2. Shape and define your lips

This is the most important part of a gorgeous red lip. Because red is such a bold color, the outline of the lips must be polished and the color has to be evenly distributed. Line your lips with a lip liner shade that is just ever so slightly darker than the lipstick you will sport. You can even fill your lips lightly with the lip liner and blend it into your lips to prime the lips and give the lipstick longer lasting power. 

3. Precise application

I recommend using a lip brush or choose a lipstick that has a pointy end so you can precisely fill your lips. When using a brush, apply the lipstick little by little in a few strokes. When not using a lip brush, apply the lipstick in a dabbing motion area by area first to avoid mistakes and then trace the outline of your lips in a smooth motion to fill in any unevenness.

4. Tone down the eye makeup

Heavy eye and heavy lip is one of the most common makeup fiasco. Wear neutral, light reflecting eyeshadow that showcases the red lipstick. If you are wearing a matte red lip, try a more shimmery eye shadow and if you are wearing a glossy red lip, choose a matte eyeshadow to balance the look. You are welcome to use liquid black eyeliner and dramatic false eyelashes like Marilyn Monroe because you still want those eyes to pop and compliment the red lip.

5. Flawless skin

A red lipstick deserves a flawless complexion. Blemishes or discolorations draw the attention away from your perfect red lip. This is especially true for any redness on your skin, neutralize these areas with a yellow or green based concealer and then apply the foundation. To help achieve clear skin, visit the 10 ways to get acne free, clear skin- the secret to great skin post. Once again, avoid shiny skin with glossy red lip or matte skin with matte red lip.





When you do get tired of red lips, try a nude, Angelina Jolie's Sexy Plump Lip look.