How to Apply Your Makeup Like a Professional

Apply makeup like a professional in 20 minutes or less. The first thing you'll need to do is choose a concealer. For this example choose one that is a shade lighter than your foundation. Apply the concealer to your face with a wedged makeup sponge. After you have applied an even coat of concealer to your entire face, you'll need to choose a foundation.

Choose the Correct Foundation

Choosing a foundation can sometimes be a big headache. Colors never seem to match your skin tone just right, and when they do they become discontinued. We feel your frustration and offer these few tips:

-If you find a foundation that works for you, buy a lot of it. A girl can never have too much product after all.

-Test your foundation on your jaw-line and not on the back of your hand. This will give you more
accurate results when matching a foundation to your natural skin color.

-If you are having difficulty matching your skin tone because the foundation is either too light or too dark, you'll need to pick the color that is as close to your skin tone as possible. Apply the chosen color evenly over your entire face and blend into the neck. By doing this you'll create a more natural-looking skin tone.

Once you are happy with your foundation you will want to make sure it will last. Using a kabuki brush apply a light coat of loose powder to your entire face. This will extend the life of your makeup, and that means fewer trips to the lady's room for you.

Applying Makeup to the Eyebrows

Now that you have applied your foundation and set it with a loose powder, you are ready to do your eyebrows. We recommend that you use a powdered eyebrow shadow on brows rather than a pencil. A pencil requires a more experienced hand, and often time an inexperienced user may end up with an unnatural look. To apply your powdered eyebrow shadow correctly you'll need a hard, slanted brush. Work your brush form the eyebrow break, outward. Following the grain and contour of your brow, pull the slanted side of your brush smoothly across. Do your other eyebrow the same way.

You're almost finished with your complete makeup lesson on "How to Apply Makeup Like a Professional", but now its time to go over eyeliner application techniques.

To apply eyeliner you'll need to purchase a good eyeliner pencil. We recommend that you get yourself a "Chanel", Chanel Le Crayon Yeux eyeliner pencil. The Chanel Le Crayon Yeux is wonderfully easy to use a pencil that performs beautifully. With your eyeliner pencil, line all the way across the upper lids, below where your eyelashes begin. Now line the lower lids, below where your eyelashes begin about 2/3 of the way in. For a darker look, line the lower lids all the way across. At this point of the makeup lesson, your eyes should really be starting to pop. But something else is needed to create the wow factor; Mascara!

Applying blush can be tricky if you don't know where to apply it. Putting blush in the wrong spot could make you end up looking less like glamorous, and more like glamour bust!

Applying blush can also be very simple if you know where and how to apply it. First, you'll need to find the apples of your cheeks. You can do this very easily just by smiling. Once you have established where your apples are, apply blush on or below the apples. Use a fluent sweeping motion when applying your blush. Be careful not to apply too much blush.

Gentle Facial Cleanser

1) 1/2 cup oatmeal

2) Plain yogurt (enough yogurt to form a paste)

3) Mix 1/2 cup oatmeal with plain yogurt until it is a paste-like form.

4) Smooth over entire face avoiding eye area

5) Let sit 15 to 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Oatmeal is highly absorbent and will help soften skin.

Yogurt Walnut Scrub

1) 1/4 cup plain yogurt

2) 1/4 cup walnuts (finely ground)

3) Mix 1/4 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup walnuts

4) Wet face and gently work scrub onto the skin. Rinse with warm water. This will help renew the surface of the skin and rid of dead skin cells.

Witch Hazel Cleaning Tonic

1) 1 cup witch hazel

2) 1/4 cup of white vinegar

3) Mix 1 cup witch hazel with 1/4 cup of white vinegar

4) Apply to skin with a cotton ball or cotton pad. Witch hazel is known to have astringent qualities and will soothe and heal the skin.

Citrus Blackhead Treatment

1) 1 lemon

2) 2 TBSP rosewater

3) Extract the lemon juice with a citrus reamer and remove the seeds.

4) Add the rosewater and mix.

5) Apply with a cotton ball or cotton pad. Another thing you can try is to cut a lemon in half and apply directly to the skin. This treatment may also help cure acne.

Honey and Nutmeg Scar Remover

1) 1 tsp nutmeg

2) 1 tsp honey

3) Mix 1 tsp nutmeg with 1 tbs honey

4) Apply to skin and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water. Use this twice a week. This treatment will help heal scars caused by acne, skin eruptions, and skin accidents.

-Starting with a healthy diet and exercise will contribute to healthier looking skin and a clear complexion. Drink plenty of water. Water helps flush away any impurities and will keep your skin smooth and soft.

-Keep your hair clean and away from the face as much as possible. The natural oils in hair can transfer to the skin and clog the pores causing pimples.

-Try not to touch the face when unnecessary. You may be transferring bacteria by doing this. When applying makeup use a sponge applicator or make sure you wash your hands thoroughly. Bacteria on the face will keep
you from having that clear complexion.

-Avoid squeezing or picking your skin. This will only worsen the problem and later lead to scarring. Having a clear complexion also means having smooth, even skin.

-Wash your face twice a day with a gentle, mild soap like Dove. Anything too harsh like facial scrubs can worsen acne by aggravating the skin. Make sure you rinse well with plenty of water.

-Use a lightweight moisturizer with a non-oily base. Using a moisturizer will help achieve a clear complexion. Most people would think just the opposite but in fact, it's true. Without moisture, our skin will overproduce oil
causing pores to be blocked. It is the skin's way to replenish itself of being thirsty for moisture.

-Makeup may help you look like you have a clear complexion, but never, ever wear your make up to bed. It will only clog the pores causing more problems in the long run. Make sure you remove all traces of makeup before
you go to sleep. This is the time when the skin should breathe and begin its healing process.

-Antibacterial creams like Benzoyl Peroxide may be used to help kill bacteria which cause inflammation. Benzoyl Peroxide is available over the counter in various strengths. Do not overuse the cream so that it does not over-dry your skin. Always follow the directions carefully on the label. If any irritation occurs, discontinue use.

A clear complexion will keep you feeling and being beautiful. Don't hide that pretty face behind acne. Try these tips for a clearer complexion and show who you really are.

Rosacea is a progressive skin condition that will need to be treated by a professional as soon as possible. If left untreated it will worsen over time. You will find that with this skin condition you may have flare-ups for periods of weeks, even months. It then will calm down before flaring up once again. This is an ongoing process with this condition if left untreated. With professional help and treatment, you can keep rosacea under control. Although there is no known cure for rosacea, it can be controlled with proper treatment by reducing the signs and symptoms.

Rosacea is usually triggered by activities and the environment such as exercise, sun exposure, cold or hot weather, and wind. Certain foods, drinks, and medication can also trigger this skin condition. Avoiding spicy foods and alcohol may help minimize the appearance of this skin condition. Limiting exposure to the harsh environments of mother nature and wearing sunscreen will help reduce outbreaks. Use a mild soap or cleanser and avoid any harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin such as an astringent.

For many people, rosacea is a life disruptive disorder due to the change in one's appearance. It can change the way one may feel about themselves. It lowers one's self-confidence and self-esteem and may even change one's social behavior. Rosacea can make a person feel unattractive and may inhibit one's social life. It may cause one to avoid public contact and may even affect their professional relations. Some have even found that this skin condition has caused them to become depressed due to the way they look. Seeking professional help can help minimize the appearance of rosacea and give you your life back.

Rosacea usually appears in three phases:

The first phase is called pre-rosacea. In this phase, you will have the tendency to flush or blush quit easily. It will then progress and begin to cause redness in the face. The redness usually will begin in the nose area and will then work its way out to other areas of the face. Extreme blushing will occur and last longer than a regular blush.

The second phase is called vascular rosacea. As the skin condition worsens small blood vessels on the nose and cheeks begin to swell and become more noticeable. The skin may also become overly sensitive.

The third and last phase is called inflammatory rosacea. In this phase, small red bumps or pustules will appear and persist on the skin. They will spread across the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin areas.