Is it possible to wear black eyeliner all the way around your eyes without making them look small and raccoon-like? For the many women out there struggling with applying black eyeliner all the way around your eyes, here is a tip to keep in mind.

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To make your eyes appear larger, draw a very thin line of black eyeliner on your lower lash line below the lashes. This will help your eyes appear larger instead of smaller, and you can also add a small amount of white or peach eyeliner to the inner rims of your lower eyelids to naturally open up your eyes.

Practice makes perfect, so take the opportunity to perfect this makeup application so that you look sophisticated and beautiful next time you wear black eyeliner!

Almost every woman out there loves to put on a little bit of makeup and get pretty, but where do you draw the line? Most guys don’t prefer women who wear tons of makeup (my husband included), and you may look even more beautiful when you tone it down a notch.

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To get the most out of the makeup that you are wearing, make sure that your skin is well exfoliated. This gives a beautiful canvas for the makeup to go onto so that it looks light and natural.

From there, always wear a primer, which will provide a smooth base for the makeup to adhere to, and it will give the appearance of dewy and silky skin.

To avoid any type of shine, finish with a translucent powder, which will set the makeup in place so that you look fresh and polished without looking overdone.

Are you also guilty of makeup over application?

There are so many women out there that have a true obsession with their lipgloss, but do you consider yourself to be a lipstick or lipgloss type of lady?

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Many women have issues with lipstick because they feel that it is too matte, chunky, or does not stay on throughout the day. Still, there are other women out there who are lipstick addicts that have enough shades to color the rainbow and beyond. These women may hate the way that gloss can be gooey and messy, not to mention can get stuck in your hair!

I have to admit that I like a little bit of both, especially when I am doing bridal makeup. A bride definitely needs a lipstick or lip stain to make sure that her color stays on, but to look beautiful and kissable, I will dab gloss in the center of her bottom lip so that it appears fuller. So what type of woman are you when it comes to your lip color?

One of the most common questions that women have during pregnancy is how to prevent stretch marks. This is a serious concern if you want to bounce back beautifully after having a baby. Of course, many other women who are not pregnant suffer with stretch marks, making Belli Body Firming Serum a legit choice for every woman, pregnant or not.

Belli Body Firming Serum works to minimize stretch marks by:

• Fading
• Using clinically proven registril to reduce stretch mark depth by up to 72%
• Using clinically proven darutoside to reduce stretch mark size by up to 52%
• Effectively treat stretch marks of any age due to a number of causes
• Screened by LACTMED to be free from harmful chemicals that could be passed on to the baby through breastmilk

So what is the conclusion here? This is a helpful product if you want to tone and firm skin riddled with stretch marks so that you can finally feel beautiful in your bathing suit again – especially after having a baby…

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Every woman out there is entirely unique, yet you can flatter your own specific features by choosing the right eyebrow shape to compliment the shape of your face. It really makes a difference!

• Round: For a round face, it is best if your eyebrows are medium to full with an angular arch. Don’t make the mistake of having round eyebrows with a round face, which will not have a slimming effect.
• Heart: If you have a heart shaped or square face, it is best to have a softer arch to the brow. Try a straight eyebrow with a slight curve to best flatter your heart-shaped face.
• Square: As stated above, it is best to have a delicate and soft arch to balance a square shaped face.
• Oval: Many makeup artists consider an oval face to be the ideal shape because of the symmetry it offers. It is best to have eyebrows that are medium to full, and go for a defined arch to balance your oval face well!

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A newer trend rocked by celebrities like America Ferrera and Gwen Stefani is tomato colored lips, which is a bright red shade that often has an orange undertone. This can look beautiful against gold and bronze skin, depending upon your skin tone.

If you have light hair and fair skin, bright red lipstick with an orange undertone can complement your skin beautifully. For women out there who have dark hair and darker skin, their red lipstick will often look best with blue undertones. If you have dark hair and pale skin, you may need to experiment with the undertones of your red lipstick to see what looks best. As an example, if you have cool skin tones, a blue undertone will look better, and an orange undertone will work best for warm skin tones.

Bottom line, check out this tomato red lipstick trend before it is too late!

Coral makeup is the latest craze when it comes to celebrities, but many women feel intimidated by this bright hue. Luckily, coral makeup can be done well with a little bit of subtlety and class.

When using a coral eyeshadow, it can perform double duty by also working as a blush. After you have applied your coral eyeshadow, use an eyeshadow brush, wet the tip, and dab a small amount of coral eyeshadow onto your blush application on your cheeks. Blend well, and you have a subtle touch of coral to liven up your cheeks!

The secret to coral eyeshadow is applying it in a light pastel shade so that it does not look too heavy or harsh. As a finishing touch, accent your lips with a coral lip liner, and it use a lighter coral or clear gloss to complete your look. Breathtaking!

So many women ask me about the benefits of using a primer before applying makeup, especially since this is something that I apply to brides religiously before a wedding to make sure that their makeup stays fresh all day long. So what gives?

A makeup primer provides the benefits of:

• Smoothing the surface of the skin and evening out the skin tone.
  

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• Disguising blemishes so that you can better blend in your concealer.
• Helping your foundation to stay on for longer.
• Filling in wrinkles and fine lines.
• Minimizing shine throughout the day.
• Moisturizing the skin below your foundation without clogging the pores!

If you are using mineral makeup (which I highly recommend), make sure to use a complementary mineral primer to further benefit your skin and keep your makeup on all day long!

Oh, we have all been there… Even though you meant to slather on the SPF 80 sunscreen religiously, you turned out like a lobster after a day at the beach. Luckily, there are a few tips that you can use to soothe and protect your skin, even after the fact:

• Take a Bath: Soaking in a cool bath without any fragrances or harsh soaps will calm your skin.
  

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• Use Aloe Vera: Make sure to hydrate your skin with aloe vera gel, but stay away from body lotions that have irritating fragrances.
• Stay Indoors: After a nasty sunburn, it’s important to stay out of the sun for several days. If you are on vacation, wear a large hat and vigilantly apply sunscreen for protection.
• Heal Your Skin: After all of the nasty sunburn has peeled off, continue to hydrate and protect your skin with natural moisturizers that contain antioxidants to neutralize free radical damage.

All better!

If you are a fan of dramatic eye makeup, you may have asked yourself this same question. Luckily, the answer is no, and you can proudly rock sparkle and shimmer in your smoky eye without looking completely overdone.

First of all, your best bet is to use a smoky charcoal color that has a metallic undertone.

If you do want to glam up your smoky eye even more, you can use sparkle or shimmer in the corners of your eyes, and blend this into the rest of your smoky eyeliner. It also works to add a small amount of shimmer to the crease of your eyes and blend well into the rest of your smoky makeup.

If you do attempt this daring makeup style, make sure to wear matte face makeup and a neutral glossy lip as a balance.