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Hello! I am studying esthetics at an Aveda Institute after spending years in retail. I am proof that nothing turns out how you think it will, and that's a good thing. When you think you've got it figured out, you don't. Life would be boring otherwise, right?
Makeup, skincare, and psychology are my passions and I'm also happy to give advice on relationships, particularly for teenagers (so many things I wish I could have told myself a decade ago!) I'm happy to help fellow abuse survivors as well.
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advice

what blush color matches with a matte [lil shimmer] eyeshadow?


p.s. can anyone tell me what matches with what example: pink eyshadow=peach blush, lol im not really sure if that even matches, or like green eyeshadow=pink blush

etc

You don't need to match your blush to your eyeshadow. Find a blush color that works for your skin tone and stick with it.

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do you think its trendy to wear colored mascara.. like purple or green or N0T?

Honestly, it has a tendency to look really, really fake and hooker-y. The point of makeup is to look like a better version of yourself...and no one is born with green eyelashes.
If you want to do it, here's how. Choose a dark color- dark purple, dark blue, or bronze. Apply black mascara, then a TINY amount of the color either on the underside of your lashes (so it shows when you blink) or the tips. Whatever you do, don't coat your lashes in color.

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how come a mascara some times has white.. i heard its primer, what does it do to ur lashes?

It has small fibers that make your lashes longer.

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so do i apply the lipstick first THEN do the brushing?

or other way arounD?

Do the brushing first, like in the morning or before you go to bed or whenever you have time.

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Anyone know any websites similiar to thehairstyler.com? You know, one where you can upload a photo and see yourself with various hair styles..except free..?

Right here:

http://www.seventeen.com/hair-skin-makeup/salon?src=nl&mag=svn&list=snl&kw=ist

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are there other sites for how to do stuff?

for example:
wikihow
ehow

You could just google it or youtube "how to _____" (whatever you wanna do).

There's also about.com

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y do we have toapply primer or a "base" before eyeshadow?


If you use a neutral color, it won't change the color of the eyeshadow. It prevents creasing and helps the shadow stay on longer.

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http://www.sallybeauty.com/Eye%20Shadow%20Connecting%20Compacts/SALGRL3,default,pd.html?cgid=Products



whats a good color for the inner corner of your eye [to brighten it up]

Champagne.

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http://www.rimmellondon.com/UK/products/eyes/product.aspx?id=332


i saw this in like allure magazine or sumn else, butits n0t really popular, so do you tink its a good mascara?
what does it do ? for those ppl with experience

I tried it, didn't really like it. Felt cheap, flaked off, dried out really quickly.

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does mascara expire? if so when do i know if it is? its not in the package?

also every how many mopnths shud i throw away a mascara .. like.. when shud i replace my old mascaras?

Yes, every 2-3 months. It gets dry and clumpy (if you pump the brush a lot it'll happen faster) and collects bacteria which can cause pinkeye and styes.

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is it poosible to have a smokey eye without wearing eyeshadow? if yes, how?

Yes. Use a cream highlighter on your browbone and the inner corner of your eye, use a pencil liner, then a cream liner on top, smudge lots. (I'd recommend a colored cream liner so it doesn't look too dark- bronze or purple, maybe)

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whats up with what i heard about BRUSHing your lips with a tooth brush to take off..... what.. take off what? i forgot

can anyone tell me whats the deal with the tooth brush and your LIPS?


also, does this trick work for lipstick:
"if you want your lip color long lsting, apply your lipstick/lipgloss and blot it with blotting paper & then re-apply"



does that even work.. isnt it a waste of lipgloss?

It's to exfoliate your lips. Apply vaseline, then brush your lips, and rinse off. Apply a little more vaseline to keep em soft. Works really well.

And that only works for lipstick, if you want a lip stain kind of effect.

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what do you girlies use to create smoky eye? any good products yoo'd recommend?


which eyeshadow do you use, brand, price,try to go under10 dollars again budget, thanks!


SMOKEY=SEXYY ;]

Jordana or Revlon Colorstay eyeliner, then any kind of neutral eyeshadow (Covergirl Tapestry Taupe works), then Stila Smudge Pots (I use bronze) smudged along the lashline. Curled lashes and lots of mascara.

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what does trunslucent powder do and does it have color?

Translucent powder is used to set makeup- like foundation and concealer. It is colorless, which makes it better than colored powders because it doesn't streak or look cakey.

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http://www.maybelline.com.au/PRODUCTS/Lips/LIPCOLOUR/NEW_Superstay_Gloss/medias/SuperstayT%20Gloss.jpg

is that what you were talking bout?

Yeah, I have it in Glossy Rose.

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here

1 how do i apply concealer and THEN foundation over it? will it not look CAKEY? isnt it tooo much? how do i make my face look flawless with those two? instead of making it look like im wearing "Too much makeup"

2 whats a really cheap no 20 dollars is NOT CHEAP for like a foundation primer? under ten dollars only i desperately need one [p.s. I DONT HAVE A JOB!]


3 WHATS a lipgloss you girlies would recomment that has a nice smooth application and nice color , lasts ALL DAY IS A MUST, and does NOT fade?



4 IF i had the bright colors of eyeshadow, how can i play it up with my eyes? i dont wanna look like A PARROT!



thanks, please take your time to answer im tryina be good with make up.

if you have any more tips and tricks and like secrets about makeup, please share them with me =]



love,
soon to be makeup artist =]!

1. Just apply the concealer as normal, dotting it on with your fingers or a brush, then apply foundation. It stays on much longer this way.

3. Maybelline Superstay PowerGloss (make sure it's the gloss, not the lipstick one) is amazing.

4. Use one color at a time. Line your eyes, then, using a brush with long bristles (packs the color less densely for a sheer look) dust a small amount on your lids and blend, blend, blend.

Tips and tricks:
- Translucent powder is very, very useful. Put it on your lashes before mascara to help it stay on, under your lip gloss, use it to set your makeup. Amazing stuff. Also dust it under your eyes when applying eyeshadow if you have problems with it migrating, wipe off when you're done applying.
- Clear mascara is a must. Well grooomed brows really do make a huge difference. Use clear mascara to set your brows and mascara.
- Mineral makeup really is the best. I had my doubts but now I'm addicted.
- Sheerer is better, especially when you're young.

For more help, try:
This book- taught me a lot-
http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/search_results.tmpl?KEYWORDS=teen+beauty&x=0&y=0

This website- she's amazing:
http://carmindy.com/

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but ive read 100 good reviews about it
how did you hate the lipgloss?

(avon glazewear)


what colors did you buy too?

Like I said, it was thick, sticky, gooey, just gross, and looked really fake. It's more of a lipstick in a tube, I'd recommend it to like older women. I was really disappointed because it looks like it'd be a good product. I bought:
Cantaloupe- super super light, looked weird
Darling Pink- very brown
Peach Fizz- really weird orangey brown, not how it looks
Rosebud- thought it would be a pretty color but it was like purple

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where can i get those colored contacts for free trial?

the ones WITH experience in this and not just giving me out random websites that wont even work


thanks,
desperate color brightener girl

Only your doctor can give you the free trial pair.

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http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.asp?pf_id=30992&from=search&find_spec=glazewear%20liquid%20lip%20color&camp=200817&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1

that a good lipgloss?

if so, what 4 colors would you recommend a fair to medium skin? black eyes brown hair


thanks

I bought that lipgloss in a couple of colors when it was on sale and HATED it. It was thick, goopy, overpigmented, and just looked bad.

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where can i buy the perfume INTIMATELY BECKHAM for women for cheap?

is there a secret website? or just a regular website or store dat wnt sell it for 45 dollars?

it looks lyk dis:
http://base.googlehosted.com/base_media?q=http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.shop.com/200000/206100/206159/Products/98040282.jpg&size=2&dhm=1a46f32c&hl=en

I bought it at Walgreen's for $35, that's the cheapest you'll find it (anything cheaper isn't the real deal). Totally worth it, smells amazing :)

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