Reflections: Shimmery Makeup
on Nov 19, 2009 in dewy frost texture shimmer bronzer illuminiser shine highlighter summer irridescent Everyone desires a healthy glow to their skin, in particular for the summer months. A soft, smooth and glowing complexion provides the picture of health and is such a refreshing change from the dull and dry skin many of us tolerate during winter.<...

Rediscovering Your Makeup Mojo
on Nov 19, 2009Do you wear the same style of makeup every single day? Are you tired with the same old results? Feel like you need a change?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />It sounds as though you are stuck...

Product Review: NP &quot;Something Wild&quot; Powder Duo
on Aug 30, 2009 in NP rouge napoleon perdis something wild powder duo cheek powder compact powder compact blush cheekbones pressed powder cheek colour Cheek Colour is, sadly, often an under-used and under-estimated part of makeup application. Perhaps this is due to a lack of understanding on the importance blush holds. Or, it could be attributed to a distinct lack of know-how. Either way, blush is...

Makeup for Men - Mandate or Myth?
on Aug 30, 2009 in men's makeup male makeup men's cosmetics makeup for men In recent times, a new trend has emerged within the field of cosmetics – makeup for men. Cosmetics manufacturers are pouncing on the bandwagon at an alarming rate; producing makeup ranges specifically targeted at males.This increasing trend has spa...

Blue Moon: Wearing Blue Eyeshadow
on Aug 29, 2009 in blue eyeshadow eyeshadow eye makeup Blue eyeshadow has a rather large stigma attached to it, due to the ultra-bright neon blues of the eighties. But wearing blue eyeshadow need not be a challenge, nor a disaster!Pure blue is a very powerful colour and so it terrifies most people out of...

Makeup Mandate or Myth?
on Aug 5, 2009 in myths beauty myth makeup tips makeup makeup myth MYTH: apply makeup in natural light FACTNatural light is the most unforgiving and also the strongest light available, making it perfect for applying makeup. You will achieve different results from applying makeup next to an open window in a well-...

Product review: Empassion Natural Cream Cleanser
on Aug 1, 2009 in Empassion skin care cleanser natural organic chemical Most modern-day cosmetics contain chemicals which are very harmful to our health. Ingredients such as Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Formaldehyde, Dimethicone and synthetic fragrances are often used in cosmetics and toiletries. These products are generally...

Product Review: Empassion Natural Night Cream
on Aug 1, 2009 in face cream moisturiser night cream Empassion natural organic After years of using cosmetics available on the supermarket shelves, we are now learning that most of the cosmetic ranges sold today are manufactured with harmful ingredients. Cosmetics are full to the brim with ingredients that are dangerous to our...

Is a Woman More Attractive With or Without Makeup?
on Jul 24, 2009 in beauty natural makeup cosmetics makeup natural Being a Makeup Artist, you may automatically assume that I have a biased opinion on the absolute necessities of wearing makeup. The truth is; yes, I love makeup. But the reasons I love makeup are not quite what you may think. <?xml:namespace prefi...

Lipstick vs. Lipgloss
on Jul 23, 2009 in gloss lipgloss lip pencil lip colour lip lipstick The cosmetics market has been inundated with a plethora of lipgloss variations in recent times. Hence, the poor old lipstick has taken a rather large beating. Most cosmetic-savvy women of today have a lipgloss obsession to some degree! The good old-...