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WHO INVENTED MAKEUP?

Beauty! We all look for beauty in our life, we appreciate it, we admire it and we cant live without it. We seek beauty in nature, in art, in our home and most important in ourselves. People say that beauty comes from inside, if this is true, then why do women care so much about :roll: wearing makeup? Makeup is the greatest invention for women because it has given them the opportunity to improve their physical appearance and become more beautiful; which is what they aspire for. Women want to be more beautiful for two reasons, first, self fulfillment, and second, to become more attractive which lifts their spirit and gives them overwhelming happiness. This is not only true of women today but has been true for centuries.

Makeup is as old as the Pyramids of Giza, which is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. The first evidence of makeup appeared in ancient Egypt 4000 years ago. It might be possible that the art of makeup existed before the Egyptians but the recorded history doesn’t take us that far back in time.

Fashion and personal appearance was high priority among ancient Egyptians. Applying makeup was a part of everyday rituals and lifestyle for Egyptians. Makeup was worn by both male and female, young and old, rich and poor. The royalty of the time and the wealthy hired face painters to apply their makeup for them. Those who could not afford a face painter applied their own.

If you look through any of the portraits of ancient Egyptians that are painted on the walls of the temples and tombs in Egypt, you will find that they are all consistent in having meticulously and beautifully outlined and ornamented eyes. It is virtually impossible to find a portrait of an ancient Egyptian whose eyes are not decorated. During all periods and dynasties, eye makeup was a daily prerequisite for both men and women. Not only did the men and women of Egypt wear makeup but also the statues of their gods and goddesses were adorned with all these different types of cosmetics.

Eye makeup is certainly the trademark of the ancient Egyptian makeup style, black and green were the main colors used. The contour of the eye was made from Kohl, to create the almond shape which has become synonymous with the Ancient Egyptians. Kohl, which is the black coloring was obtained from galena, a natural mineral. They also used the color green for their eyes. The green coloring was achieved with a green pigment called malachite, which is a copper ore.

To compliment their eye make up, ancient Egyptians used a type of rouge to color their lips and cheeks. The red coloring was obtained from red ochre, a pigment made from naturally tinted clay.

To paint their nails and color their hair, ancient Egyptians used henna, a dye obtained from the leaves and shoots of the henna shrub, a native plant to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Ancient Egyptians used make up not only for cosmetic reasons, but also for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Ancient Egyptian Physicians prescribed the use of kohl to prevent eye diseases. It was used for its disinfectant qualities. Kohl also offered a shield for the eye against the sun and a deterrent to flies.

The green eye makeup used by the Ancient Egyptians was believed to induce or evoke the eye of Horus, the God of the Sky & Sun, which provided protection to them. Also it was believed that the green eye makeup protected them against the evil eye as well.

Makeup was also important in the afterlife. Egyptians cared so much about how they would present themselves before the gods during the Judgment of the Dead. They wanted to make sure that their physical appearance was at its best when facing the gods on this day to give a good impression. That is why, eye makeup equipment (palettes, grinders, applicators) have been found among the earliest burials of the pre-dynastic period and this practice continued in the following dynasties.

We can not talk about makeup and beauty during the Ancient Egyptian times without mentioning the beautiful Nefertiti (her name means the beautiful one has come) who is the royal wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten. It is said that even in the ancient world, her beauty was famous. The statue of her bust that is 3300-year-old is one of the most famous pieces of Egyptian history. Due to her bust, Nefertiti has become an icon of female beauty. The iconic bust of Nefertiti is available in the Berlin Museum as part of the Egyptian collection.

It is so amazing that some of these things are used today. Kohl is still available and is used in many Arab countries. Henna is also still used for coloring the hair and temporary tattoos.

Some things just don’t change!

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HOW TO WEAR BRONZER FOR ETHNIC SKIN TONES

If you are woman of ethnic origin you may have some trouble deciding on which color blush will look best on you. Should you wear pink, coral, rose, brown, or no blush at all? The number of colors to choose from at the makeup counter and in the drugstore can be overwhelming, but there are some fast and hard rules for choosing the color that is best for you! Below are some guidelines to lead you in the right direction.

You can use some of the same rules for choosing the right blush that you use for picking lipstick hues that look great on you, and there are far less blush colors than lipstick colors to choose from! Whether you are choosing lipstick or blush, you always want to pick a color that compliments your skin tone. Obviously, you can not expect the darker skin tones to achieve the rosy natural and flushed look of lighter skins, but that does not mean your cheeks can’t look absolutely gorgeous!

If your skin falls into the light end of the African-American skin tone spectrum, some blush shades for you to consider are: pale peach, coral, light pink and light bronze.

For skin tones falling into the medium of the spectrum of the darker skin tones, these blush colors should be considered: peach, bronze, medium pink and light red shades.

And for the darkest of skin tones, colors like these will work best: bronze, red, deep pink, fuchsia and plum.

An alternative to wearing blush is using a bronzer. On darker skins, bronzer can give a nice highlighting look to the cheeks, as opposed to a “beachy” look that results when bronzer is put on a light skin tone. Gorgeous dark skins are a natural for bronzer because any golden tone will look great on dark skin. The best way to apply the bronzer is to dust the bronzer on with a larger makeup brush. Be sure to strategically touch on all the areas where the sun would naturally hit your face. A good rule of thumb is this is generally wherever your face is protruding rather than receding. Bronzer would go on cheekbones, along the hairline and forehead and on the top of the nose. You want it too look natural and effortless.

There are many makeup companies that specialize in ethnic skin tones, and if you start with looking at their color selections you will probably find just the perfect color for your cheeks! You may want to treat yourself to a makeup lesson or two with a professional who specializes in makeup application for ethnic skin. They will be able to show you the best colors for you and the proper way to apply the makeup to flatter your face.

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First Date to Meet Make-Up

You’ve only got one shot at a first impression, which is why first dates can be so intimidating. Of course, chances are you’ve already made a fairly good first impression, which is why you’re going on said date in the first place, but it’s still important to turn up looking your best.

While you may spend hours agonising over what to wear and throwing every item of clothing in your closet haphazardly on your bed, the real focus point should be your face–after all, if he’s worth his salt at all, that’s what he’ll be talking to! A good skin care regime can take an ordinary outfit to a stunning one simply by highlighting that all important outlet for your personality–your kisser!

Of course, getting the makeup style right for the occasion is a must as well, so we’ve put together three different date-makeup looks so you’ll be sorted (almost) anywhere you go!

The Daytime Date

First off, if he’s suggested a day-time first date then bravo–he’s obviously put a bit more thought and originality into where to take you! In terms of makeup, you want to be subtle and dewy, with light, fresh colours to complement the natural light. The key to looking natural yet polished on a date is blending. Apply your foundation in the best natural light you can find and take extra care to make sure it doesn’t eave a line!

Mascara should be dark brown, or if you’ve got very dark eyes, black–but don’t layer it on too heavily. Instead of heavy eyeliner, try dusting a brown or grey eyeshadow along the outer rim of your bottom lid–it’ll open your eyes without a harsh line. Lighten your brow line by smoothing a shimmery eyeshadow underneath your eyebrow, and enhance cheekbones and forehead with a light translucent bronzer. Done!

The Casual Coffee Shop Meetup

If you’re meeting him at a coffee shop meetup for a few drinks, the last thing you want to feel is uncomfortable because you’re over-dressed. The same goes for your makeup, which means that while you can go a little more dramatic than day-wear, the look should still be relatively low key. Try replacing the bronzer with a shimmery peach or rose blush, complemented with a light lip stain for that rosebud pout. A grey or brown eyeshadow will take you into a more night-time look, and you can feel free to darken up those peepers–you want them to have their effect in a dark eateries ! Stay away from bright eyeshadow or dark lips–they’ll take your look into more dressy territory.

The Glam Night Out

If you’re about to be taken on a fabulously glamourous night out, then that’s your excuse to give it all you’ve got in terms of dramatic eyes and sultry lips. If you’re going to be using a bright or dark lipstick then try to stick with a black, grey or brown eye, and similarly if you’ve gone for out-there eye makeup, keep lips neutral. Use a black liner to accentuate the lash line on the top and bottom of your eye and get your sexiest pout going on–there’s no excuse not to feel and look like a movie start!

Regardless of your makeup preferences or the look that you’re going for, clean, well looked-after skin always speaks for itself, so a good skin care regime using quality products like those of the Dermalogica range will help you look fresh even without the makeup. Have fun!

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EASY JOB INTERVIEW MAKE-UP

When you’ve finally gotten a call back for a job interview, you want to make sure you do everything you can to make the best impression possible. First impressions are crucial, and you want to portray yourself as responsible, competent and neat. Of course, your credentials and experience matter, but your appearance also tells the interviewer lot about you. Also, putting some effort into your appearance will make you feel confident, which will make you more personable and friendly. Below are some tips on how to do your make up for your next job interview.

For a job interview, less is definitely more when it comes to make up. Even if you’re interviewing for a job as a cashier, your make up should be clean, simple and fresh.

If you are able to, start your preparations the night before. Take a hot shower and exfoliate your skin. This will help it look vibrant and fresh in the morning. Put on a good night time face and eye cream before going to bed. Also put on a few layers of chapstick to keep your lips moist.

In the morning, wash your face well and put on plenty of face cream (preferably one with SPF). The make up essentials you will need are mascara, eyeliner, concealer, blush and lipstick.

When applying mascara, do not do it the same way as when you go out with your girlfriends. Heavy mascara is dramatic and too sexy for an interview. Just one or two coats on the top and a very fine coat on the bottom is all you need. If your eyelashes are very thin or short, you can use an eyelash curler. Otherwise, do not.

Next, choose an eyeshadow that is simple. Do not wear an eyeshadow that is dark or has shimmer and glitter in it. Usually “matte” eyeshadow is best for something like an interview. It is simple and usually stays on longer. Use a neutral color like beige, light brown or soft tan. Stay away from purple, dark brown or dark pink. Apply just a few strokes with either an applicator brush or your finger. I find that applying eyeshadow with my ring finger works best and keeps the color even on my eyelid. If you are confident in your make up application, you can dab a very small amount of a different and slightly darker color shadow on the outside of your crease. Use your finger or brush to blend it well.

When applying eyeliner, apply a very thin line just on the outside of your lid. Do not use liquid eyeliner as it is too dark and not appropriate for an interview. It is best to use an eyeliner that has a smudge brush on the end, and carefully smudge the liner.

It is better to use lipstick than liner. Lip liners are too shimmery and are best left for the club. Use a lipstick in a neutral tone such as mauve or berry colors. Apply a small amount and dab your lips with a napkin. Make sure there is no lipstick on your teeth!

When using blush, make sure to apply just a few strokes right on your cheekbones. It is very easy to put on too much blush, so make sure it is well blended and not overdone.

As a finishing touch, brush your eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil. Tweeze stray hairs and keep your brows neat and clean.

Cosmetics that you can wear to an interview like eyeshadow, liner and lipstick are great to get from a cosmetics wholesaler. It is much cheaper and will save you the time and headache of always having to buy new make up. Split the cost with a friend or give make up as gifts for the holidays. Make up staples are something every girl can use.

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Top 10 Best YouTube Makeup Tutorials

A lot of women cannot go out without putting on makeup. It is essential for them to look good, and looking good means wearing eye-shadows, mascara, facial foundation, blush, and lip color. While many women have a knack for giving themselves a glow, some do not. Well, putting on makeup can be easy or difficult depending on whom you ask. Today there is no need to search fashion magazines to learn about how to properly apply makeup. Here are, in my opinion, the top 10 best YouTube makeup tutorials available.

1. For people on budget, but still want to look good in the mirror, they can check out xteener’s videos. The YouTube user has simple video tutorials wherein she uses only low-cost, drugstore makeup. Her smoky eyes tutorial has the most clicks of all her how-to videos. Although there are many smoky eye tutorials on YouTube, hers are simple and easy to follow.

2. Speaking of eye makeup, you may be fascinated with dramatic eye makeup tutorials offered by jennissemakeup. She has various how-to guides on the video sharing site. Aside from makeup videos, she also uploaded product reviews, which may also be interesting to some viewers.

3. There are various popular makeup tutorial channels on YouTube. One is MakeupByTiffanyD, where there are a number of simple makeup tutorials as well as stunning eye makeup guides. The instructions are quite easy to grasp, and there are no distracting animations or background music in the videos.

4. Everyone wants a bright looking face. Jacqueline will show you how on her channel brilliantbrnette81. Many makeup tutorial channels on YouTube have videos on putting on eye shadow and this channel is not an exception.

5. Many people who offer makeup tutorials on YouTube are women who just put makeup every day. But there are also professional makeup artists, like makeupgeektv, who know the aesthetics behind makeup application. The good thing about her videos is that they are simple, and she has makeup tips that are subdued and just enhance a natural look. Be warned that she often uses the more expensive cosmetics brand MAC on her tutorial video clips, but you can always use whatever makeup brand you have on hand.

6. Sometimes you have to attend costume or Halloween parties where creative makeup is necessary. MichellePhan has special makeup tutorial videos inspired by movies like Avatar and famous icons such as Barbie. Aside from tutorials, she also has videos wherein she talks about simple at-home beauty treatments and regiments. The girl has a soft, sweet voice, which some viewers dislike.

7. Panacea81 is the go-to girl on YouTube if you want unique makeup style. Due to her online popularity, she came out with her own makeup product line. She also does product reviews and recommends products for all girls out there.

8. When you want sheer creativity, MissChievous’ channel is the place to go. The lady has a lot of creative makeup guides. She tries new things and comes up with many different styles of makeup. Those curious about how Halloween makeup should look must visit her channel.

9. Pursebuzz is another popular makeup guru. Aside from her makeup tutorials, she also provides fashion and hairstyle advice.

10. Elle Fowler has her own channel, called AllThatGlitters21, where you can hear about cosmetics and nail polish. Her how-to videos are generally aimed at college-age girls.

To quickly access these tutorials, simply copy and paste the user’s name on youtube.com.

MakeupBeauty TV hand picks the best YouTube Makeup Tutorials and organizes it in an easy way for you to find makeup tutorials for any occasion or look.

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4 Red Carpet Makeup Tips

Red carpet looks are often one of the most glamorous things that you can ever see. Celebrities would look very stunning, with their long gowns and flawless faces. However, what most of us don’t know is that it takes a lot (and I mean a lot) of meticulous efforts in order to get the look that they want. If you want to translate the red carpet glamour look into the most casual of occasions, there are a few tricks that you can do in order to get the right look.

RED CARPET MAKE UP TIPS

1. Coverage

Wanna know the secret why celebrities looks so flawless in the red carpet? They do lots of layers! They cover each and every imperfection with concealer, foundation and whatnot. The reason why this is so it’s because they are exposed to bright lights. While this may not be appropriate on the street, you can tone down on the layering. Choose a light foundation if you don’t have anything to cover. A concealer can take care of stubborn spots. You don’t need to put on a ton of foundation in order to achieve a perfect look.

2. Highlights

Once placed on strategic points on the face, highlights have the ability to make your face glow. A highlighter contains shimmery particles that accentuate the face when light hits on them. Use a highlighter to put some brightness on your face. Apply it on the highest part of your forehead (for those who have small foreheads), the bridge of your nose, the highest part of your cheekbones, and lastly, your browbone.

3. Contour

Foundation can make your face appear flat, so that is why contouring helps in accentuating key features of your face and make them look more dimensional on camera. Try to use a matte bronzer, or a foundation that is a couple of shades darker than your skin tone. Contour the sides of your nose, forehead, the hollows of your cheeks and your jawline. Be sure to blend well.

4. Make Up

Red carpet make up is understandably heavy because the light can wash out the color. Heavy, smokey and sultry lips make you look glamorous. However, this may be too tacky during regular days. Instead downplay the eye make up by choosing metallic shades and use an eyeliner and mascara to accentuate your eyes. If you love having red lips, try a lip stain instead. Dab a little on your pucker and then build it up until you have achieved your desired look.

Make up can definitely do its magic by covering any imperfections and highlighting the features of your face. Now that you know all of the red carpet secrets of celebrities, you can definitely do your own version. You will surely look oh-so gorgeous!

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Best Beauty Tips and Secrets

“The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.” – Joseph Campbell.

What you can do to your skin, to look the best as ever? Well, skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of our body. Unfortunately, there are many who don’t pay much attention to their skin.

Spending lot of money on your skin is not what your skin needs. But make sure your dish contain all the nutrients for a healthy skin. Your diet means a lot to your skin because you really look like what you eat.

Being a delicate organ skin needs to be treated very lightly, avoid being harsh to it. A stressful life can take away the glow from your skin. So leading a peaceful life along with eating healthy food can help you get back your radiant looking skin. Also don’t forget to get plenty of sleep to get a healthier and energetic skin. You can simply spend lot of money on creams and beauty products but they won’t be worth it if you don’t take care of your body as a whole. Remember your ultimate aim is to get a healthy and radiant looking skin at the same time.

So, just follow these tips to help you get started..

Always Stay Hydrated
Make sure you have plenty of water, at least 8 glasses of water every day. It is an excellent beauty product gifted by nature. Water being a beauty regime, apart from drinking; wash your skin regularly with clear and soft water. If possible use a hydrating face mask once a week.

What you should avoid?
When you breathe fresh air you can have a healthier skin, so avoid smoking. The harmful chemicals inhaled will affect our body’s ability to reproduce new cell. Also avoid a high calorie intake as it directly and indirectly affects the glow of your skin.

Home remedies.
It is always better to follow any natural home beauty tips. For example, you can remove the puffiness of your eyes by making eye pads with coffee powder or slices of cucumber than opting for some unwanted chemicals.

Sunscreens
Make sure you go out with any good sunscreens on your face if there is a possibility of exposure to sun. The harmful rays from sun can cause wrinkles, burns and damages to your skin. There are some common sunscreen mistakes that you should avoid while applying sunscreens. Just do a small research on that.

So stay healthy and be gorgeous as ever.

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5 Makeup Secrets Revealed

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We all know that in the world of make up, it involves a lot of tricks and tips that can help us maintain a good and flawless face. Some of us may miss a few steps, and we have accidents every now and then. However, there are still those tried and true make up secrets that are just worthy to take note of.

QUICK AND EASY MAKE UP TIPS

1. Reverse Highlighting

This tip will help in emphasizing your cheekbones without even having to do apply anything on them. All you have to do is apply a light dusting of shimmery highlight at the tops of your cheekbones as well as underneath it. The light will reflect on the shimmer which will thus make your cheeks stand out.

2. Put Some Foundation Behind Your Ear

If you are preparing for an important event and are planning to put your hair up, apply some foundation behind your ears. The color behind your ears will look drastically different from your face that was just made up so it’s always a good idea to give some attention to them.

3. Highlight Just Above The Eyebrow

A great tip in creating the illusion of a lifted eyebrow is by applying a thin highlight just above it by using an eyeliner brush. The light will hit it in a way that your brows will appear more arched. A great thing about this tip is that you don’t have to do all the waxing to achieve it!

4. Finding Your Cheekbones The Right Way

Smiling while applying the blush on the cheeks is not actually a great idea. If you really want to know how to locate your cheekbones, the correct way to do it is by placing your thumb near the topmost part of your ear, take your pointer finger out and connect it towards the corner of your nose. That area is where you should apply your blush.

5. Apply an Eye Primer On Your Dark Circles Before Applying Concealer

If there’s one thing most of us would hate more that anything, it would definitely have something to do with creasing. Prevent concealer creases on your under eye area by applying some eye primer first. This will help the concealer adhere very well and it will help it last longer. It’s also recommended to pat on some translucent powder or blot powder to set it in place.

These are great make up secrets that are worth trying. It really takes a trick or two to get things right. Try doing these tips at home because you will surely include them in your make up routine.

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Spring Summer 2012 Makeup Trends

This coming spring, everything will come back to basics when it comes to make up. Everything is fresh and luminous with a hint of color. If this introduction has you longing for the warmer seasons, then here are the top make up trends for this spring that will definitely keep you at the edge of your seats.

SPRING 2012 MAKEUP TRENDS

1. A Pretty Flush On The Cheeks

The plum and wintry shades are now replaced with brighter, sun-kissed cheeks. A bronzer will also contour your cheeks and give you such a gorgeous glow.

2. Go For Pastels

As delicate as the flowers, spring 2012′s make up will take on everything that this season has to offer. The innocent charm of pastel shades will definitely rock your ensemble. From eyeshadows, shimmery pink lips, youthful brows and lashes along with a touch of pink on the blush… it doesn’t get any better than this.

3. Be a Standout With Jade Lids.

This gorgeous color will make your eyes pop and will thus keep them at the center of attention. Minor details such as a thin line of eyeliner and a coat of mascara will help keep everything look simple. Keep your face luminous and subtle with just a hint of blush and lip color.

4. Golden Sheen

Applying some gold on your lids will definitely make you look like a spring goddess. Get this look by applying a gold shimmery eye shadow across your lids. Line your eyes with eyeliner. Curl your lashes and apply a coat of mascara. Apply a little blush on your cheeks and a subtle lip color and you are all set.

5. Glossy Sheen

Since this spring’s top trend is the nude look, a great gloss will make your lips stand out. Apply your favorite MLBB (My Lips But Better) shade, top it off with a shimmery gloss to give off dewy and juicy lips.

6. Orange Overload

2012 wouldn’t be complete without its signature color. Orange shades are all over this season, from fashion to make up, it will definitely give a unique twist to your style. Orange lids, cheeks and even lips will be seen all over the place. If you want to try out orange lips but are a little hesitant, pick a fiery red lip instead. This type of red has orange tones in it. You can also downplay orange lips with a pinkish nude lip gloss.

7. The Barely There Make up

This type brings out the beauty in simplicity. A natural looking make up doesn’t require a lot of techniques and methods. It just enhances the key features of your face by making it pop in the most subtle way. A key tip in achieving this look is by having a good skin care routine. Your make up will definitely last better and make your face look more natural. Apply a soft dusting of a neutral shade on your lids, a light blushing of pink on your cheeks and a great MLBB lipstick.

Get ready for spring time with these amazing make up trends. Let your natural beauty shine this season and choose which trend suits you best.

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