Fanatique de Maquillage: August 2011

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Makeup Mistakes that Make You Look Older

Certain techniques in your makeup routine can make you look older and are considered serious makeup mistakes. Learn how to avoid the makeup mistakes that make you look older!

The golden rules of beauty change, but there are some guidelines that won't let you fail if you are still a freshmen in the makeup artistry.
The basic principles when choosing a makeup is to look for age appropriate techniques and colors. It's better to look younger as long as it's possible. That's why it is advisable to avoid the top makeup mistakes that make your look older.

Here are some of the most common beauty faux pas, that some might commit to add a few years to their age. However achieving the proper result might not be as easy as it may seem. It is better to limit our tendencies to look older and keep our look fresh and neat.

1. Too much foundation

The young skin is usually neat and fine, that's why hiding it under a thick layer of foundation is totally unnecessary.The majority seems to use this trick in order to make sure that all the pores, pimples, scars and other flaws are camouflaged.

Instead of using the layering technique it is recommended to purchase a high quality foundation or a tinted moisturizer.

These can have the same effect, more they will absorb the same amount of oil excess after the application. Makeup artists swear on the 'less is more' principle when creating the base.An extremely covered skin might look less attractive than a fresh and young complexion.

2. Foundation too light

The base of the makeup is just as vital as the final touch. Indeed to look fab it is worth opting for the foundation that will complement our natural skin tone. Consequently a too light one will only accentuate the lines, wrinkles and other flaws and you'll look as pale as a ghost.

Even if you are the proud owner of porcelain skin you might consider using warmer shades. The best tips when purchasing a foundation is to choose the one that is with 1-2 shades darker than the color of our skin.

3. Too Much Powder

Powder has a crucial function in makeup especially when it comes to oily skin types, however professionals advise us to use it with measure. Apply it only to the chin and the nose for a matte finish. On the other hand stay away of applying it around the eyes as it can give you some wrinkles, even if you don't have any.

It will only emphasize the tiniest lines and wrinkles that seem to hide under a natural looking makeup. Don't add extra years to your age, don;t worry you'll get there one day.

4. Mascara on the lower lashes

Unless your going for a doll or other alternative makeup, leave your lower lashes bare. Besides giving an artificial look to your eyes, it will also draw the attention to crow's feet, puffy or tired eyes, and any tiny flaw you might have in this area.

In order to maintain your look refined don't apply mascara to your lower lashes. Defining the top eyelashes with classy black mascara and defining them is enough to top your look.

Sunday, 21 August 2011

FAKE BLOOD RECIPES

What's a Halloween costume party without blood for special effects? Fake blood is available in novelty and party supply stores but making it yourself is fun and you'll see more realistic results. Mix up a batch before a party and keep the local vampires in good supply.

Here are some recipes for you to make your own realistic-looking fake blood. Real blood is reddish brown so you may need to alter the amounts of ingredients for the desired affect. Keep in mind, fake blood is messy and some of these recipes may leave stains, so use with caution and allow plenty of time for drying.

Homemade Fake Blood

1 c. Karo Syrup

1 Tbsp Water

2 Tbsp Red Food Coloring

1 tsp Yellow Food Coloring

Mix together in a mixing bowl and you're done. Try adding blue or yellow for a different shade.

Chocolate Fake Blood

1/2 c. Warm Water

4 Tbsp Corn Syrup

1 Tbsp Powdered Cocoa

1 tsp Red Food Coloring

Blend the water and cocoa together and then add the rest of the ingredients. Let the concoction sit for awhile and skim the bubbles off of the top. Add a couple of drops of yellow food coloring if you're not satisfied.

Simple Fake Blood

Clear Corn Syrup

Red Food Coloring

Milk - Optional

However much fake blood is how much corn syrup you'll need. Pour it into a bowl and mix in some red food coloring. Add some blue if you like. Adding a small amount of milk will make the blood appear darker and thicker.

Realistic Recipe

2/3 c. Corn Syrup

1/3 c. Warm Water

5 Tbsp Corn Starch

4 tsp red food coloring

1 Tbsp Powdered Cocoa

2 drops of green or yellow food coloring

Mix the corn starch with the water in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the corn syrup. Add the food coloring slowly, checking for color.

Gravy Blood

This is fairly new and I haven't had chance to test it properly but its looks GREAT!

Gravy Granules

Red Food Coloring

HOT Water

The directions are EASY, all you do is make the gravy up as you would normally but if you feel like it, you can make it a bit thicker, then add the red food coloring. It's up to you how much you add but too much will stain as it will not have been diluted enough.

Cheap 'N' Easy Blood

This is good for spidering:

Plain Flour

Water

Red Food Coloring

1 tsp. of Coffee

Boil the water on the stove, then sieve in the flour, making sure you get ALL of the lumps out. The quantity of ingredients aren't important, it just depends on how much you want. Once you have the flour mixed nicely into the water it should look nice and thick. Next, add the red food coloring.

You will notice that it's a ghastly, bright red colour but don't worry this is why we add the coffee. It is important that when you add the coffee to make sure the mixture is hot, otherwise it wont dissolve, but up until adding the coffee can be done in a ordinary mixing jug or pan.

Palmolive Imitation Blood

You can also make fake blood with Palmolive dish soap, (it doesn't matter how much you put in) it depends on how much blood you want! Add red berry powdered Kool-Aid!

MAKE-UP PENUAAN

Pensyarah ( En.Nur Afifi Mohamed Taib ) telah memperkenalkan kepada kami sekelas dengan teknik solekan yang baru . Ia dipanggil sebagai Aging Make Up atau solekan penuaan . Berikut adalah keterangan yang disampaikan oleh pensyarah :
"Secara amnya , kulit manusia akan kelihatan tua pada awal usia 30 - 40 tahun dan antara faktornya ialah tahap kesihatan seseorang , kulit yang mengendur kerana tarikan graviti bumi , faktor persekitaran dan faktor stress atau tekanan hidup/perasaan dan pelbagai lagi lah haa.. Oleh itu , bagi mewujudkan penampilan sebagai orang tua agak sukar untuk di capai dan ia perlu sentiasa di praktikkan di mana kaedah ini sama seperti Corrective Make Up . Melalui hasil solekan , ia dapat menggambarkan seseorang itu tentang tahap umurnya kepada orang lain . "

Setelah pensyarah memberikan keterangan , kami memulakan aktiviti solekan dan setiap langkah-langkahnya adalah seperti di bawah :

Setelah mengaplikasikan make-up asas ke atas wajah,saya banyak melakukan shading dan highlight di kawasan-kawasan yang akan menampakkan kedutan. Di antara kawasan -kawasan yang banyak memain peranan penting dalam solekan penuaan ini adalah di bahagian bawah mata,bahagian dahi,pipi dan bahagian dagu.bahagian-bahagian inilah yang kebiasaannya akan mengalami banyak kedutan.Untuk shading saya menggunakan "negro" foundation dan untuk highlight saya menggunakan "white" foundation.Setelah selesai melakukan solekan,saya dapat lihat perbezaan yang berlaku ke atas wajah saya di mana saya kelihatan seperti seseorang yang lebih tua dan berumur.

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