Makeup Tip - Apply Concealer

When you are ready to apply your makeup, consider using a concealer. Concealer can help you hide
circles under your eyes, or flaws and blemishes on your skin. This can enhance the
overall look of your face. Look for a concealer that is 1-2 shades lighter than your normal
skin color / tone, especially if you want to hide dark circles underneath your eyes. Since
the under eye- area is already dark, you want to tone it down so that it is more or less the
same color as your skin tone. If you use a color similar to your skin tone, it will make the
area darker and will appear funny after your foundation is applied. When you apply the
concealer, do not stretch the skin. Use a small brush or cotton bud to apply concealer
underneath the eye area as this will prevent the skin from stretching. Concealer comes in
various forms such as in a stick, creams, bottles and powders.

Makeup Tip of the Day

This Tool is not apart of most women's beauty routine and it should be because it has the power to really make your eyes pop.  The eyelash curler is especially helpful to ladies whose lashes do not curl up very well. 

The trick:  Briefly heat up the curler with a hair dryer, and then curl the ends of the lashes for several seconds.  Once this step is completed you will now follow up with the application of mascara to maintain the curler.

Important note:  A lot of women have run away from the eyelash curler because they made the mistake of using the eyelash curler after applying their mascara which caused many lashes to break or be pulled out.

The mascara can become stuck to the curler pad and then when used again at the next application the eyelashes can stick causing them to break or be pulled out.

Now you know the correct steps for using your eyelash curler, give it a second try and see what it a can do for your eyes.

Hope this tip of the day has helped.  It is a common mistake a hear a lot.

Elizabeth
Morgan's Boutique

PS> Be watching for October posts.  We will be starting our great October giveaways on October 1st.  There will also be some great coupons and even a one day coupon that will be an amazing 50% off for one day only so watch carefully and visit everyday so you don't miss that great deal!!!!!!!!!!

Applying Foundation - The Right Coverage

After you have covered any dark circles or blemishes with concealer (which we will talk about in another article) you are ready to apply your foundation.  Remembering our previous lesson, foundation types can vary from one another but hopefully you have decided on the right foundation for your skin type and tone.  Next you must decide how much cover you want to achieve.  There are several methods to consider.

If you only need minimal coverage you may want to choose either a mineral foundation or liquid foundation that comes in a pump form.  It may also be helpful to look for a foundation that states it can be used for light coverage.  Another option is to use a tinted moisturizer instead of a foundation. 

With mineral foundation you can build coverage as needed.  You should always start with light coverage and build coverage as needed.  You can achieve this by using less powder on your first application.  Once you have made your first application of powder you should allow it to set for 30 to 60 seconds and evaluated it another light application is needed.  With liquid foundation (the thinner liquid foundations) you can again use a smaller amount of foundation and use a foundation brush or sponge to control the application.  By using a smaller amount and blending well you can achieve minimum or sheer coverage.  Again use the same principle as with the mineral foundation and evaluation your first application and only apply additional foundation if needed.

There are also ways to get minimal coverage with pressed powder foundations.  Pressed powder foundations are usually applied with a sponge and usually give a more full coverage application.  However, if you tend to like a pressed powder foundation but you want a lighter coverage you can wet the sponge and apply the foundation using a wet sponge.  This will give a more sheer coverage instead of the fuller coverage of the dry application.

Medium to full coverage can be achieved with mineral foundation, pressed powder foundations and thicker liquid or mousse foundations.  This may sound strange but even if you need full or medium coverage, use the same principles as would be used with light coverage.  Always start with less and build coverage as needed.  It is much easier to add coverage than to take it away if you put on too much.

Not everyone uses foundation but if you have uneven skin tone, pimples, freckles or age spots using a foundation can enhance your natural beauty.  When applying foundation either use a sponge, a foundation brush, kabuki brush or lastly your fingers.  Generally start applying from the center and work your way out, blending well as you go along.  Make certain you are blending well around the edges of your face so that are no visible lines.

Even though we talked about this in the previous article it is important to remember that your foundation should be almost an exact match of your skin color.  If you are blending your foundation deep into your neckline just to avoid that line of color you are probably not using the right color.  Don’t be shy.  Have a consult done or ask for samples if possible.

Elizabeth

Morgan's Boutique

Morgan Cosmetics

Check out large selection of foundation products on our website and please let us know if you have any questions.

Makeup Tips - Your Foundation

Everyone has their own natural beauty.  Some have a harder time than others finding and flattering that natural beauty.  It can be difficult, I agree, but let’s make it easier.  Ladies have been using makeup to enhance their beauty for centuries.  Although times and makeup have changed over the years the reasons for makeup have not changed all that much. 

These days the cosmetic industry is booming and it can be overwhelming to walk through the plethora of products.  With all the products out there on the market today where does one start?  It is foundation, liquid or mineral, that provides the case for most women’s beauty regimen. 

Not all foundation is created equally and the variety of foundations can vary by ethnicity and skin type.  We must also remember that my skin and your skin are different and we each have our own needs.  Next there is where to buy your foundation since you can buy it a drugstore, in a department or online.

The first thing we must consider when choosing a foundation is what type of foundation works best for your skin type.  What condition is your skin?  Do you have dry or flaky skin?  Maybe you have oily skin or maybe you have combination skin.  If you are not sure what skin type you have it maybe best to talk to consultant. 

After determining your skin type, you have to decide which foundation formula would best suit your needs.  If your skin is dry, hydrating or moisturizing foundation formulas are great choices to provide a great base for your beauty regimen.  Oil control or oil-free foundations work best for the oily skin.  And if you are prone to breakouts, look for formulas that cater to acne-free and oil-free.  When you have combination skin, you need to find a foundation formula that would suit both oiliness and dryness.

Pick two or three shades that you think might best suit your skin tone.  Fair skin might require a foundation with rosy undertones while a darker complexion might need something more yellow-based in color.  Once you have picked two or three colors apply the foundation shades at various places along your jaw line.  Your skin in this area is most true to the type of makeup color you need.  Whatever you do, don’t apply the makeup on your wrist or hand because these are not optional areas to best determine the foundation’s tone and color.  Natural light is best to look how well the foundation blends in with your skin.  Your best selection would be the one foundation that is virtually undetectable on our skin.  You should be wearing your makeup, not the makeup wearing you.  If you are still having trouble choosing a foundation shade look for companies that maybe able to do custom blending.

Be sure to think about what you want to out of your foundation.  Do you want light and natural or something that makes your skin more luminous for evening events?  Do you want a satin or matte finish?  Decide what role your makeup will play in your daily life and activities and choose the best foundation that fits that role.

Giveaway Worth over $50!

First Giveaway!

Starting today we are going to be giving away some of our new products.  We will be doing a few giveaways on our Blog so be watching for those but we are also sponsoring giveaways on some other blogs.  

The first is on a blog by Lleonn Rao.   This giveaway is worth over $50.  You can enter this giveaway at the following link: http://leonsbeautytipsandsecrets.com/win-mineral-make-up-worth-more-than-50/.

We will also be sponsoring giveaways or coupons on other blogs as well.  I will be posting the links on our blog so be watching for those updates as well.

We are really excited to be getting some great press and we greatly appreciate our blog friends.

Today everyone will get access to our first coupon for 10% off your entire order at Morgan's Boutique.  Use the coupon code MB10 at check out. 

Elizabeth

More New Products

We are really excited about our next new release of products.  We have added more great products we think you will love as well.  Lets start by talking about some of the new foundations.

First is our Oil-free liquid foundation is lightweight and gentle on sensitive skin.  It is a great choice for those who have problems with acne.

Flawless Finish - This oil absorbing formula uses Nylon-12 to help even skin tone to leave a flawless finish.

Liquid Mineral Foundation - Medium to full coverage formula is good for all skin tones.  Paraben Free Formula.

Pro-Finish Powder Foundation - This exclusive oil-free and fragrance free formula is infused with anti-oxidants E&C to inhibit premature aging of the skin caused by exposure to free radicals.  Use it wet for a sheer natural look, or dry for fuller coverage.

Next we move onto concealer.  We have two new products in this category.  We will start with our Mineral Concealer - It is very lightweight but provides excellent coverage.

Our color corrector quads are optimized for customization.  This quad was carefully created by professional makeup artists.  Amber adds tones and combats undereye circles, Mint neutralizes redness, and ruddiness.  Mauve adds pink tones and neutralizes uneven tones.  Lavender reduces shallowness.

Next we move to the Lips - We have added several new lip products.


Lip treats lip stick - These Lip Treats are created using a soft, creamy, easy-glide formula.
With more active moisturizing ingredients than other lipsticks, our Lip Treats feature a creamy texture to smooth and "treat" your lips. It works on the lips' skin to repair, hydrate, and smooth.

Designed to enhance the natural shape of the lip, our lip pencils are perfect for defining lips with precision and also great for blending in color.  New colors coming soon.

Our Lip stains our probably the most requested new item.  Nourish and protect your lips with our lip stains that contain an amazing blend of vitamin E, soothing moisturizers, plant extracts and antioxidants. Pick from 5 colors, with more coming soon, or blend a mix of colors to customize the perfect shade for you. Use sparingly for a ‘hint’ of color or combine with our lip liner for a more opaque look.
 


Next lets talk eye shadow.  We created a great palette of eight coordinated colors.   Made with natural plant-derived antioxidants and soothing botanicals, our mini eyeshadow palette includes eight complementary shades, a sponge applicator and mirror so you can creatively customize any eye-popping look on-the-go. Choose from two color combinations: "Pink Palm Trees": a cool combination of pinks, purples and highlight colors. "Blue Palm Trees: a warm combination of browns and neutrals. 

 Last but not least we added three new accessories.  Two dual sided makeup brushes and an eye lash curler.


Now that we have introduced of our new products please watch our blog next week as we will celebrate our new releases with several giveaways of these products.


We hope you will enjoy them as much as we do.


Elizabeth 
Morgan's Boutique
 

Cool website with discounts for Moms

I found a cool website and I wanted to share it will all the moms out there.  It is called Zulily and they offer several cool brands of products at a huge discounts every day.  I found the cutest costume for my daughter on there today and I decided it was something to share.  They focus is mainly on products for women, children, and baby and the discounts range from 30-80% off.

Check it out at http://www.zulily.com/invite/eflaherty969.

Hope you enjoy.

Elizabeth

How to do Perfect Smokey Eyes

1. Comb your eyebrows and fill it in with an eye shadow color that is the same as
your hair color.

2. Take your highlighting brush and use either a white, gold or beige color. Apply
this color underneath your eyebrow.

3. Take your eye shadow applicator brush and dip it into grey eye shadow. This you
will apply all over your eyelid or just in the fold of your eye.

4. Take a tissue and clean your eye shadow applicator brush. Take the same brush
and dip it into black eye shadow. Apply the eye shadow in the fold of your eye
but at the outside corner of your eye – making a little V as you go downwards to
the outside corner of your eyelid.

5. Take your eye shadow blending brush and blend in the black eye shadow that you
applied.

6. Take a black eye liner pencil, making sure that it is not too sharp and draw a line
just above your eyelashes. If you do it on yourself, close one of your eyes and
look with the other eye in the mirror so that you can see what you are doing.
Place your finger at the outside corner of your eye and softly pull your eyelid so
that it is easier to apply your eyeliner. Draw the line almost into your eyelash line.
Do it on both eyes and then take your eyeliner brush, dip it into black eye shadow
and just “smear” the color gently over the eyeliner line. This will soften the look.

7. Take some black mascara and apply one or two coats onto your eyelashes.

8. For a very dramatic look, you might want to put on some individual lashes and
finish that off with a touch of mascara.

9. A smoky eye do not always have to be black, you can use various color such as
brown, plum, etc. Just make sure that you stay in the same color chart when doing
it with another color. Buy eye shadows that come in a trio of the same color.