3 Interesting Ways to Use a Lipstick

1) As a concealer

The concept of coloured concealers can somehow be related to lipsticks of different shades. Blemishes may require different colours to cover up better. For example, if you have an orange lipstick, you can actually use it to neutralize the blemish and finish it off with a concealer of your skin tone. Instead of using coloured concealers, you may want to opt for coloured lipsticks. To understand the concept of coloured concealers, click Concealer 101 : How to use Coloured Concealers?

       2)  As a blusher

                

       There are two methods to this : 

     

       First method : Start off with any colour you would like to apply on your cheeks. Apply the lipstick to the back of your hand and dab it on the apples of your cheeks using your index finger. Blend it upwards and evenly.

      

       Second method : All you need is a brush and your lipstick. Swirl your brush onto the lipstick and swirl circularly on your cheek bones

     

      When blending lipstick into your skin, be gentle as too much of pressure pushes lipstick into the skin. Set your lipstick-blusher with translucent powder after application to improve the staying power  

      3)  As a lip stain

Lip stain is a lip colour product which stains the lips so that the colour lasts longer. Use a lipstick as lip stain. Dab a little of your lipstick on your finger and blot it into lips.

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Concealer 101 : How to apply Concealer?

Start off with the under-eye area. Apply several dots of concealer along the eye area in a crescent shape. Pat in the concealer with your ring finger (or brush, sponge) and blend it. Ring finger applies the least pressure on your delicate skin. Do not rub! Rubbing your concealer will indirectly remove your makeup and irritate your eyes. Use sponges for a thin and sheer coverage. Also, apply concealer around the nose and mouth area. Less is better, too much of concealer will make your face look cakey. Next, apply foundation and blend it outwards. Dab and blend your concealer on any remaining spots on the face. If you are dealing with pimples, choose a concealer than matches your skin tone. 

Concealer, before or after Foundation?

"If your face feels naked without foundation, apply it first. Then dot concealer only where you need extra coverage." —Cynde Watson, founder of Color by Cynde Watson (source : oprah.com)

"If you don't like to wear a full face of foundation, apply concealer first to the areas that need full coverage. Then you might find you don't need foundation at all—or need only a little bit to even out skin tone and make your skin look flawless." —Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (source : oprah.com)

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Fashion Alert : How to Wear a Blazer?

Blazers are back in trend! Blazers can be worn at home, in offices and even on dates, paired up with jeans, shorts, leggings etc. You can wear them with flats, sneakers and even heels. They can be worn with nearly everything in your closet! Blazers are certainly my favorite things to add into the wardrobe. They make everything look instantly chic and very fashionable. 

A blazer looks great over a dress. Pair a blazer with a simple dress for a look that can easily go from day to evening. 

Blazers don't need to be strictly office wear. Pair it with skinny jeans and a t-shirt. Do not forget to add accessories, like a beautiful necklace or a belt. 

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