FIVE DIFFERENT WAYS TO CREAT OMBRE LIPS

Post by Delia beautifyandclearify

Salut! Today I want to show you 5 different ways to create ombre lips. The word "ombre" is a French word, which means "to shade". Nowadays "ombre" is widely used term in beauty and fashion world: ombre hair, ombre lips, ombre clothes, ombre decor, etc.  

In this blog post I want to show you how you can create your own ombre styled lips using different techniques and tools. Let's get started!

#1. Ombre lips using lipliner or eyeliner pencil. Use lighter color as a base color and apply it all over your lips. Then using darker colored pencil create ombre effect by outlining lips or darkening inner center of your lips, whichever you prefer. I applied white eyeliner pencil as a base color, and using my brown-ish lipliner I outlined the shape of my lips. Then, took the white liner again and blended the colors until there were no edges, but smooth transition between the colors. When creating ombre effect remember to blend the colors using lighter shaded pencil. For a glossy finish, apply a lipgloss carefully, so that the colors won't mix together, losing the ombre effect.

#2. Ombre lips using lipsticks. Just like it was described in point #1, apply lighter lipstick as a base color all over your lips and create ombre effect with the darker shade using lip brush. If you are not comfortable using a brush or don't have one, fingers work just as well as any lip brush. Blend the colors smoothly, and that's it! Apply gloss if you want a glossy finish. 

#3. Ombre lips using lipstick and a lipliner/eyeliner pencil. This is my favorite way to create ombre lips, and i think it is one of the easiest ways as well. Apply lipstick all over your lips, create an ombre effect using darker or lighter shaded lipliner/eyeliner pencil. You can use either lip brush or your fingers to blend the edges of the colors together. Apply lip gloss for a glossy finish. I've created this ombre look by applying liner on the corners of my lips. 

#4. Ombre lips using lipstick and eyeshadow. Apply lipstick of your choice all over your lips. Take a little bit of the eyeshadow on your brush or a finger tip and carefully apply it on the center of your lips by gradually blending the edges. I would recommend you to pick lipstick color which has a higher contrast with an eyeshadow color, since ombre effect is less visible when the base color is light (as you can see in the pictures). 

#5. Ombre lips using eyeshadows. On my previous post I posted a picture of purple ombre lips, which were created using eyeshadows-on-lips ombre technique. You can play around with different colors and create various looks using this method. Let's do rainbow lips! First, apply concealer all over your lips and apply lip primer or an eyeshadow primer. Now start packing the rainbow colors one after another. Once finished, clean up the outer edges of the lips using concealer. Apply gloss for a glossy finish. Enjoy!

Hope you find this blog post useful. Have fun creating lovely ombre lips!

BLACKHEADS....Home remedies that actually work.

The key to getting rid of your blackheads is unplugging the pores and dislodging the buildup. While it might be tempting squeeze it out, it's not something I recommend. Your fingers have oils and dirt on them which could cause further breakouts. lets's face it: blackheads can be difficult to cover up. The mixture of oil and sebum that hits the skin's surface creates large black dots that darken your skin, enlarge your pores and look unsightly. There are over the counter products that works well for blackheads but before you buy any product, look at the product pack for the following ingredients...

Look for cleansers, exfoliators and acne products that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide - or a combination of those. Products that include these ingredients loosen the dead skin cells that can get clogged in your hair follicles. These ingredients can literally help unplug the follicles. These chemical exfoliators are different than the grainy exfoliators. They work evenly and effectively without causing your face any irritation.

Instead of dropping cash at the drugstore, you can quickly banish blackheads and shrink pores with home remedies that work to naturally cleanse, tone and balance the skin. Much gentler than prescription medication, natural blackhead remedies will have you saying bye to blackheads and hello to beautiful skin.

WORK A HOMEMADE WASH

It's crucial to stick to a cleansing routine twice a day when trying to eliminate acne-causing bacteria from your face. Help combat blackheads with a homemade wash consisting of 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/4 cup of water, 1/2 tablespoon of honey and 1/4 cup of lemon juice mixed in a bowl. Scoop a dollop onto your fingertips and gently massage onto your face, in small circles, for at least 30 seconds. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel. The oats exfoliate the skin and absorb excess oil; lemon kills bacteria, while the honey adds necessary moisture back into the skin.

SCRUB FOR SUCCESS

Two or three times a week, use a natural abrasive scrub that exfoliates dead skin cells, brightens your complexion and evens out the skin's surface. Mix together 3 tablespoons of fresh cream, 1 cup of white sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of ground almonds and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Massage over your entire face in a circular motion for 1 minute. First rinse with warm water, followed by a splash of cold water all over your face. Pat dry with a clean, soft towel. Cover any extra scrub with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for the next use.

MAKE A MASK

Apply a homemade mask to your face twice a week. Mix together 1 part almond powder and 2 parts rose water for a smooth paste. The almond helps exfoliate the skin, while the rose water acts as a mild antiseptic. Smooth the mask on your face using your fingertips, being careful to place a generous amount on the problem areas. Leave on your face for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with cool water. Place any remaining mask in the refrigerator for the next use.

Try these products for one month and you will be surprised at how beautiful and glowing your skin will look.

Tricks on how to fix a broken pressed powder and lipstick

I was walking past a beauty shop one afternoon when i decided to window shop and while i was looking around i saw it... Jordana pressed powder and my favourite Marykay lipstick. They looked so pretty and the powder shade is my exact skin color. Feeling very excited i immediately i purchased both items and couldnt wait to try them out the next morning. i got home really tired and slept off almost immediately. The next day i had my bath and wanted to start my makeup routine.I picked up my powder and lip stick and there is was, the heart break of all time, my powder and lip stick were broken!!! My baby brother had used them as his toy while i was sleeping. However my saving grace was that i learnt a trick long ago on how to fix broken powder and lipstick which am going to show u today.

 

HOW TO FIX A BROKEN POWDER

If your pressed powder breaks, dont throw it away. Simply follow the steps below...

* Wrap it up in a transparent nylon.

* Mash it up till it becomes loosed.

* Remove nylon and add alchol

* Smooth it over.

* Perfect the edges and allow to dry...

There you have your favourite powder again, clean and fresh as though it never happened.

 

HOW TO FIX YOUR BROKEN LIPSTICK

If your lipstick breaks off, simply take off the broken portion with a tissue, then slowly wave a lit match under the broken piece of lipstick. When it's melted a bit, put it back on the base, swivel it down and put it in the fridge -- uncovered -- for 30 minutes

Try this steps on your own and comment on the results you get....

Luminizer - Highlighter!!!! The secret to a raidant makeup finish...

Ever wonder how celebrities get such glowing, ethereal skin? It’s not all fancy facials and expensive aesthetician visits. With the right highlighter and proper know-how, you can fake it!

 Highlighter, which is also known as luminizer comes in many forms, from cream to liquid to powder. While you use darker colors for contouring, highlighting brings your features forward and makes skin look younger and more dewy. Because you can find it in so many different shades and finishes, deciding which highlighter is right for you can be daunting. In this post i will show you how to choose a highlighter and how to achieve that glowing skin.

Choosing a shade

When it comes to highlighter, one size doesn’t fit all. To select the right shade for yourself, keep your undertones in mind. When I’m working with a darker skin tone, I tend to go with more of a gold-based shimmer that’s on the warmer side. For lighter skin, i use a silvery or champagne colored tone. MAC Strobe Cream works for a wide range of skin tones, because it’s a mica pearl pigment that’s multi-colored. Sometimes I use a shimmering Eyeshadows from a line with a wide range of colors. It works great for those seeking a custom shade to use as a highlighter.

For an everyday, natural application

Some pople tend to overdo highlighting, and it can end up looking silly. The whole point of highlighter is to look like you’re naturally glowing and have a perfect complexion. The question now is how should we wear it? Its simple... simply wear a tinted moisturizer and a little bit of the luminizer in it to get the glow. It looks beautiful especially if you want people to think you have beautiful skin.

Red - carpet - ready technique-

When am doing a client for the red carpet, i avoid highlighting all over, because that tends to look really shiny in photographs. If you're going to be photographed, Julianne suggests placing luminizer anywhere that protrudes: the high planes of the cheeks, down the bridge of the nose, and the cupid’s bow to give the illusion of a fuller lip. Another great trick is to apply a stick highlighter over foundation, and then go over it with a powder highlighter. “You’ll have that lit-from-within beautiful glow!.

Highlighter is a must have for an everyday look cos it gives that radiance and glow. Try this beauty trick and lets hear your feedback. 

Facial Oil!!!- Your secret to a beautiful skin...

Have you tried every skin product you can find- from moisturizers to facial scrubs to facial cleansers- just because you want to have a glowing skin? Some people even spend extra time and money at beauty spa for facial wash and treatment. Worry no more cos i have a secret that might just be the answer to your facial problem. FACIAL OIL!!!

Yes, Facial oils are essential oils from natural sources, and they’re becoming more and more popular as experts and consumers see what they can do for skin (hydrate, reduce inflammation, etc.). When we think of oil, it brings back memories of mineral oil, used in the past industrially. Today’s oils are quite different, and are pure and cosmetic-grade. Using facial oil is simple. All you do is wash your face, dry it, drip a few drops of oil onto your hands, and then spread it gently and evenly over your face once in d morning and once before bed. Not too much—a little goes a long way. It’s better to use oils prepared especially for the skin. But if you can’t find (or afford) those? “Extra-virgin organic coconut oil works just fine. 

OILS BY SKIN TYPE

The great thing about oils is that, apparently, everyone can use them. Dry, sensitive skin? You can use oil! Oily, acne-prone skin? You can use oil! (Unless you have an allergy or sensitivity to a particular oil, of course.)

OILY, ACNE-PRONE, OR COMBINATION SKIN TYPE

Believe it or not, oil-based cleansers are ideal for oily skin. “Oil attracts oil and is able to penetrate deep into the pores for cleansing. So oily and combination skin benefit from oil washes. And as it turns out, you can used an oil-based cleanser or a straight-up facial oil to wash your face. Dampen skin, and then take a small amount of the cleanser or oil and massage it into your face for about a minute; then remove with a warm washcloth. If your face and hairline are getting greasy by midday after switching to facial oil, use less oil, or switch to a facial oil specifically designed for oily skin.

NORMAL OR DRY SKIN

Use facial oil as a moisturizer. Olive oil and coconut oil are great for dry skin. Personally, I am a fan of coconut oil.

 INCORPORATING OILS INTO YOUR ROUTINE

The question on our lips now would be, "should we throw out our beloved facial cleansers, creams, and moisturizers in favor of oil? Nope! I think oils and moisturizers work well together. “There are water-soluble ingredients delivered by moisturizers that aren’t in oils.” So, if your skin is flaking and on the dry side, your skin probably needs the emolliency of an oil.

Armed with this knowledge, you are one step to solving that skin problem that seem very disturbing.

Sanitizing your eye liner sharpener

I clean my brushes regularly, toss out old and expired makeup, and even wipe down my eyelash curler—but i completely forget about my eyeliner sharpener and it has been that way for as long as I can remember. One day it just occurred to me that this often used beauty tool also needs some regular cleaning and sanitizing too.

One that note i did some research on how to sanitize the sharpener. Rebecca Restrepo, the global makeup artist for Elizabeth Arden, gave us the low-down on sharpener upkeep. For your personal use sharpener, she recommends the following routine.

Weekly

Empty the shavings and lead from the sharpener’s inner compartment. Dip a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol) and work your way around the inside of the compartment as well as the blade. The alcohol acts as a disinfectant.

Monthly or every few weeks

Sanitize the sharpener by wiping it down thoroughly with a Beauty cosmetic sanitizer wipe. These wipes are designed and formulated to eradicate potentially harmful bacteria, including e.coli and staphylococcus.

Replace your sharpener...Restrepo says the shelf life of a makeup sharpener is relatively long. For a personal use, it fan last for about a year. “If it’s kept clean, it should be fine, even if it accumulated a lot of shavings,” she says. But if you contract an eye infection or break out near your lips, she recommends immediately tossing the sharpener—along with any makeup that may be contaminated.