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Face Shapes and Corrective Make Up August 4, 2009
It can be quite difficult determining which face shape you have and what corrective make up you should apply.
Here, if you’re not sure what face shape you have, go through all of them and see which description best describes your face shape. If you already know what face shape you have, you can see what type of corrective make up you need to apply in order to get the perfect shape
SQUARE FACE SHAPE
Emma Bunton
- The forehead is broad with an angular jaw
- The aim of the make up is to narrow the forehead and jaw line, reducing the squareness of the bone structure
- Shade the lower jaw and forehead
- Blusher can be spread upwards towards the temples
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OVAL FACE SHAPE Ciara
- This is known as the perfect shape face (not because it is perfect, but most contouring make-up aims for this)
- The aim is to accentuate the bone structure and balance the contours
- Shader is applied below the cheek bones
- Highlighter is applied above the shader
- Blusher is applied towards the temples
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ROUND FACE SHAPE
Cameron Diaz
- This is the face shape that has a curved forehead with a rounded chin and few angles
- Aim is to give the appearance of length downwards
- Shade is applied to the lower half of the face and at the temples
- Highlighter blend in strips narrowly down the nose and face
- Blusher is applied on the cheekbones and towards the temples
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HEART FACE SHAPE
Reese Witherspoon
- This is where the forehead is wide with a thin jaw line
- The aim with this face shape is to widen the jawline and reduce the forehead slightly
- Shade is applied to the sides of the forehead and temples
- Highlighter is applied to the angles of the jaw line
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DIAMOND FACE SHAPE
Jennifer Aniston
- This is the long, thin face shape
- With this shape you have to redice the illusion of length and create fullness
- Shade is applied to the tip of the chin and narrowest part of the face to reduce length
- Highlighter is applied to the sides of the temples to create fullness
- Blusher is applied to the fullness of the cheeks
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PEAR FACE SHAPE
Jessica Simpson
- This is the opposite of the heart shaped face. It’s where the forehead is narrow with a wide jaw
- With this you need to create width to the forehead and reduce the lower half of the face
- Shade is applied to the sides of the chin
- Highlighter is applied to the sides of the forehead
- Blusher is applied to the fullness of the cheeks
Get the look August 4, 2009
Cool Blue
Came across this picture in a magazine and just loved it. There is heavy emphasis on the eyes with the royal blue applied on the lid and stopping just before the eyebrows and slightly under the eyes. Also, To apply like this, start on the eyelid and start working outwards, so that has that it doesn’t look too heavy. Then witht the pencil eyeliner, go around the topline and also on the bottom. Then with a eyeliner brush, blend in with the eyeshadow.
Because the eyes are so prominent, the lips are light with nude colour lip gloss.
The nails are matching the eyes, which finishes the royal look.
Here’s how to recreate this look on yourself.
From left to right clockwise: GOSH eyeshadow (in butterfly) £4.79 Superdrug, Nails Inc nailpolish (in Kabaret ink met blue) £9.50 House of Fraser, L'Oreal Jet Black Eyeliner £4.20 Boots and Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick (in Sugar Cookie) £13.00 Benefit
Banning of airbrushing in adverts August 3, 2009
So, I’m reading a mates blog and I see she’s put up this article that says airbrushing in adverts should be banned. The issue was raised by Liberal Democrat Jo Swinson who said the “practice of altering pictures can harm young people’s health and self esteem.” I agree with this.The article is particular towards advertising aimed at children under 16 and therefore it can be seen as more of a harm.
Airbrushing pictures of models in magazines and on the TV can completely alter their appearance. In adverts, this can be very misleading, especially when it falsely emphasises the effects of using certain products such as mascara, anti-wrinkle cream or before and after pictures of acne sufferers.
Now aiming airbrushed pictures towards under 16′s just seems morally wrong and I agree that that they should be banned because misleading children can lead to many children being upset for many reasons.
The article can be found here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/03/airbrush-models-advertising-jo-swinson
On a side note, I’ve seen some really bad airbrushed pictures. Won’t mention any names but it’s very obvious especially when sections are missed out (under the netted veil). Do it correctly, or don’t do it at all! Little rant over!
Airbrushed image and real image of model
Hair Removal Issues August 3, 2009
Tend Skin Liquid Solution
Whether you wax or shave, removing hair can lead to some unsightly problems. Ingrown hairs, burns, redness, swelling, bruising and bumps are only some of the after effects of waxing or shaving. But we all know that we just cannot live without hair removal. Whether your male or female, whether its to look good or for hygience purposes, we just need to do it.
I’m no stranger to the hair removing world, and have tried pretty much everything, minus laser (too expensive for me at this stage in my life!) so how do I deal with the problems? Well I didn’t until about 2 weeks ago. My beautician has been recommending Tend Skin to me for months and months as I get really bad ingrown hairs everytime I go to get waxed, but being the indecisive girl that I am, I always left the salon with a “Hmm, I’ll think about it..” But this time I agreed, and have been using this for 2 weeks. I must say it smells quite strong (a bit like nail polish remover) and it does sting. But it is slowly working. It feels harsh on the skin, but you don’t use it everyday. It reduces redness and the ingrown hairs are lessening slightly, as it does take time to work.
It can be used by both men and women and is recommended to be applied on troubled areas every other day. I will continue to use it, and let you know the updates!
I bought mine from my local beauty salon, so ask your beautican if they have it. If not, it’s available to buy online at www.beautyexpert.co.uk for £11.65
Men…. August 3, 2009
On the subject of eyebrows, it comes to my attention that a lot of men are turning to eyebrow shaping. WHY?! A little bit of hair removal from the centre is fine, but when they go too far and start plucking from the top, the bottom and begin to give them shape, they start to look a bit feminine. Now if you want to look feminine by all means do it, but it’s not for you! Don’t do it! It’s very noticable and can be rather embarrasing. And when you ask them, they always seem to deny it.
If you think your eyebrows are really horrific, then just remove the hairs from the centre and cut off any long hairs with a scissors.
Big Brows August 3, 2009
Ever since I’ve been getting my eyebrows shaped, I’ve always wanted them quite thin. But recently, I’ve noticed that there seems to be a trend of having thick, full eyebrows. Lots of celebrities are at it, and a few people I know are growing their eyebrows out so that they can have them full.
By having thick eyebrows, it definately gives your features more shape, but you have to make sure you shape them according to your face. In my opinion they only suit certain people, and not everyone can pull them off. What do you think? If you haven’t already, would you consider getting a thick set of brows?
Eye Bling August 2, 2009
Models backstage at the Chanel Fashion show in Paris
Whilst flicking through the August edition of Teen Vogue (even though I’m no longer a teen!) I came across this picture of some of the models backstage at the Chanel Fashion show, sporting some flashy diamante eyelashes. When I first saw the picture, I thought it looked quite scary, but after looking at it again and again, I think it actually suits the girls and makes their eyes look bigger. This could be due to the fact that they all have blue eyes, but it looks different. In a good way.
I came across some bling bling eye lashes on SpaceNK, designed by Shu Uemura (a company renowned for merging make up and art) which are not that expensive.
All eyelashes available at www.spacenk.co.uk
Get Fit August 2, 2009
After months of staying wrapped up in the cold it can be difficult motivating yourself to get in shape, especially when you have not been active for a while, but if you want that bikini body you have to start now. Getting fit may not be easy but just think about outcome.
Starting off is always the most challenging part, you have to push yourself – mentally and physically. There is no point sitting there thinking about what you want to look like, do something about it! Set yourself some targets to begin with and keep reminding yourself of what you want to achieve. Whether it is to get into that bikini you saw in the shop window but didn’t think you had the right body shape or size to do so. Before you begin exercising you need to think about what you eat and drink. Going on a diet is not always necessary but eating sensibly and cutting down on the amount of oily foods you eat is essential. Oily and fatty foods will increase the level of cholesterol in your body, making you more likely to get tired quickly. Drinking at least two litres of water a day is vital, this clears out all of the toxins in your body and hydrates you.
You can always start by doing really simple exercises such as going out for a walk, jogging or even putting on some funky music and dancing at home. All of these exercises will help burn calories and the best thing about it is that they are completely free. You need to make it part of a daily routine so you get into a habit of exercising. Make sure you don’t rush into an intense regime that will make you feel like you are about to pass out. Keep it simple. Starting you regime with jogging, walking or dancing will ensure that you ease into exercising and you do not over exert yourself, just make it intense enough for you to feel the benefits. Once you have become more comfortable with your routine you can begin pushing yourself. Try and do these mini-exercises for at least an hour a day and after working out you should feel refreshed and energized. Once you feel like you can do more, start making your regime a bit more intense.
When you feel like your body is ready to handle a bit more pressure try joining the gym. Most gyms offer the opportunity to hire your own personal trainer who will help you reach your goals at your own pace. Just tell them what your ideal weight and body shape is and they will map out a regime and ensure you stick to it. Yoga classes are now becoming increasingly big as they not only tone your body, but the meditation allows you to relax your mind and become stress free.
Most gyms now have their own ladies-only sections so that you can exercise in a relaxed atmosphere if you feel intimidated by lots of body builders. If you are not keen on exercising in public there are still ways. There are lots of exercising DVDs on the market that you can follow in the comfort of your own home. But try not to stop when you feel like it is getting too difficult, if you want to feel the benefits you have to stay motivated. Exercising and keeping your body healthy will result in glowing skin too, perfect for the summer. Now you can have that beach body and the radiant skin to show off.
Top Tip August 2, 2009
I want to share an odd remedy. Being of South Asian origin, it comes as no surprise that my mum is full of weird and wonderful remedies and cures. When she suggested this cure, I immediatelty said no, because of the pure fact that it just seemed wrong.
So as mentioned before, I have acne and a few months ago, when it got extremely bad, I agreed to let my mother try her remedy. Fenugreek seeds. Grinded, then mixed with water making it a paste and then applying it on your face (this is sooo hard to do!) then leaving it on for an hour until it dries and becomes hard. You then wash it off, and it actually leaves your skin feeling smooth. Now you’re supposed to use this everyday, and when I’m in the mood for it (it takes a whole load of effort) then I can actually see a difference in the redness on my skin. But because it takes a lot of time and effort, I hardly get a chance to apply it.
If your skin is giving you lots of problems, and has become itchy, this is a really good remedy. It soothes the skin and even leaves it feeling moisturised. I suggest you at least try it once, even if you haven’t got time to do it all the time, give it a go and see the difference!
Fenugreek Seeds: To be grinded then mixed with water to turn into a thick paste and then applied to the face.
