Comments on: StyleWatch Editors Want to Know: What’s Your Fave Makeup Trick?

By: Stephanie S, 16

Stephanie S, 16 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:57:47 +0000

I have quite a lot of makeup tips that I use, a few of them being: 1. To add volume to my lashes, I dust them with transluscent powder before applying mascara. 2. I always carry a sheer golden lip gloss in my bag because it instantly warms up any lip colour and makes a brand new beautiful shade. 3. If your lip gloss is all stuck on the side or the bottom, and seems all out but half of it is really there, I heat up a glass of water for 5 minutes in the microwave and put the lipglosses in until all the gloss has melted down. That way you don’t have to waste money on buying a new lipgloss.

By: Sarah G.

Sarah G. — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:10:14 +0000

Since I use natural-smelling hair products, in order to make my hair smell nice I always spray a little bit of perfume on my brush so that it can spread throughout my hair.

By: Canadian, eh?

Canadian, eh? — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:28:51 +0000

Great idea everyone. I like to use Melissa’s Wrinkle Creme on my face first and then apply a face powder that I dilute with baby powder. My face feels dry all day and not greesy feeling with the heat and all. I also put concealer on my eyelids and then apply eyeshadow. Also putting a lot of lighting around when you apply makeup also gives you the real look you have. Haven’t we all left our houses thinking we look a certain way and then see what we really look like out in public. Also drink lots of water. Cheers to everyone!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:47:53 +0000

To keep the shine off my face without reapplying my powder, I use oil-blotting sheets. I also spray MAC Fix+ to set my makeup or refresh during the day. It’s great on a hot summer day like today!

By: alia

alia — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:38:37 +0000

Wow…Thanks Stacey and Jessica T…. I have green eyes also, so those tips help a lot!!… coolio!!

By: beth

beth — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:43:15 +0000

I put eyeliner on my lids before I put the eyeshadow on (it helps frame my eyes) and only put on the top eyelids, I’ve found if you put it on the bottom too, it makes your eyes look smaller. I always apply more than one color of eyeshadow. Lately I’ve been using CoverGirl Rosey Outlook with Tapestry Taupe on top of that. I have green eyes, and it makes them look pretty. I also did my friend’s make-up with the same stuff, and she has blue eyes, and it really made them pop! I also put blush (CoverGirl – Iced Cappuccino) not only on the apples of my cheeks, but below my eyes and below my eyebrows to make me look more awake! I also do a light brush of blush all over my face to even out my skin tone – and I apply one coat of mascara, put my lip gloss on while the mascara dries a little bit, then put another coat or two of mascara on.. I use L’Oreal Voluminous mascara in Blackest Black.

By: Nicole F

Nicole F — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:43:45 +0000

I use a very light face lotion and mix it with a few drops my foundation in the palm of my hand in the summer. It gives a nice glow and lighter coverage for the hot humid weather.

By: Jessica S

Jessica S — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:34:22 +0000

I mix my brown eyeshadow with a little gel bronzer and apply it as eyeliner. The gel bronzer helps the color to stay all day where most powder eyeliners rub off over time.
Jessica S
21
St Albans, WV

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:34:11 +0000

1.) After applying mascara, comb through your lashes to remove excess with spoolie or clean mascara brush (left over from your last mascara and washed.)
2.) Hairspray or mascara are good eyebrow fixatives. In the hottest weather, use waterproof eyeliner pencil in a soft great or brown.
3.) If you use lipliner, apply it after applying your lipstick. You’ll get a much softer, more natural line.
4.) Apply foundation only where you need it rather than as a mask over your entire face.
5.) Foundations with a high silicone content or mousse texture can be used as eye and lip primers.
6.)Theatrical makeup lines are a good source of highly pigmented concealers/neutralizers/tatoo covers, neutral setting powders, makeup fixatives, and shimmery powders.

By: Nicole Fisher

Nicole Fisher — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:33:09 +0000

I use a very light face lotion and mix it with a few drops my foundation in the palm of my hand in the summer. It gives a nice glow and lighter coverage for the hot humid weather.

By: Jacqueline Adjei

Jacqueline Adjei — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:55:44 +0000

I believe that the perfect shaped eye brow pulls together a made up face !! To achieve this you first shape the brow hair to the shape of your eye brow bone (waxing or threading). Using a ‘comb like’ brush you comb the brow to enhance the arch shape. Brush the brow with the matching eye shadow in the formation of the arch. Finally, use a slightly lighter colored eye brow pencil under the brow to create a neat, flawless border hair line. Lastly, add a shimmery shadow or pigmentation powder directly on the eye brow bone to give a more polished finish !!

By: Rital D.

Rital D. — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:53:34 +0000

want a perfect eyeline? This might help! when ur using liquid eyeline…..take ur index finger and strech the end of ur eye little bit and then apply the eyeline …it will give you soft, smooth, and natural look….

also, whenever ur planning on washing ur hair….the night before u should massage some warm oil (coconut if you like) and leave it for the night and then shampoo ur hair next morning…it will leave ur hair looking silky and healthy….the oil is the food for the dry/damaged hair all thanks to blow drying and hair straighting.
i hope this helps. and thank you everyone for the great tips! i will sure to try them.

By: Rital D.

Rital D. — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:36:31 +0000

I just put vaseline on my teeth that way when I smile the lipstick won’t stick to my teeth….it helps a lot when you’re taking the photos…..

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:52:39 +0000

I totally identify with Summer. I am prone to dry skin, and it’s the worst when I start peeling from sun exposure. Thankfully, this year I haven’t peeled at all.

Once I wash my face or step out of the shower, I immediately moisturize my face and dry skin patches with hydrating lotion. Then to seal in the moisture, I put a thin layer of vaseline over my face and dry spots.

I swear it doesn’t look greasy; instead, it makes your skin glow. Not only that, but your makeup doesn’t end up clogging your pores as much because of the layer of vaseline. But don’t forget to wash your face at the end of the day!

By: Si L.

Si L. — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:37:54 +0000

i line my eyes on the insde and that makes the look not as harsh and focusesmore on the lashline than just bam! eyeline. also when i dont want a harsh look i use deep violet liquid eyeline instead of black.

By: Elda

Elda — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:17:43 +0000

Jennifer always looks gorgeous, i just loved her in the movie “the break up” and all of these tips for make up are an awesome idea!!.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:51:49 +0000

I use YSL Touche Eclat to cover the redness at the sides of my nose and it makes me look so much more polished. I’m not a big foundation girl and I’ve never looked good in eyeliner, so I’m happy to find something so small that makes so much difference. Oh yes and I smile to apply my blush in the right place – blush being another small thing that makes a huge difference.

By: AnnieJ

AnnieJ — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:58:25 +0000

Wow – great tips ladies! I need to print all of these and start using them.

By: Summer

Summer — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:51:14 +0000

As hard as it is I wash my face every night. I then cover my face and neck with vaseline. When I wake up I just wash the vaseline off with water and do my usual lotion and foundation. My skin has a wonderful glow since I’ve started that regimen. It doesn’t cause zits, as much as you think it would!
PLUS, I’ll be 31 this year and I don’t have a wrinkle on me! No crows feet, nothing. I know that the vaseline has had something to do with that!

By: lotte

lotte — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:10:01 +0000

NEVER try foundation on your hand… hands are very rarely the same colour as one’s face!

Also, cocunut oil is excellent as a hair treatment. Warm a little up and work into your ends, leave for a while then rinse with shampoo.

Use a slightly darker blush below your cheekbones to create more definition.

after painting your nails, once they are touch dry, rinse them carefully under cold water to set them.