Corrective Makeup on Different Eye Shapes

Eyes that are close to each other

The goal is to make the eyes appear more apart from each other.

Corrective Steps:
1. Apply a white, beige or golden eye shadow colour onto the eyelid and also under
your eyebrows.
2. Apply any other natural eye shadow colour in the fold of your eye, but
concentrate on the outer corners of your eye. The eye shadow colour must
become gradually darker to the outside corners of your eyes.
3. Apply a highlighting colour in the inside corner of your eye.
4. Eyeliner must only be applied from the middle of your eye to the outside corner
of your eye.

Eyes that are far apart from each other

The goal is to make the eyes appear closer to each other.
Corrective Steps:

1. Apply highlighter as normal.
2. Apply your eye shadow colour in the fold of your eye, but make sure that you
apply the colour darker on the inside corner of your eyes and going slightly
lighter to the outside corner of your eyes.
3. Eyeliner can be applied all around your eyes.

Small eyes
The goal is to make these eyes look bigger.
Corrective Steps:

1. Apply highlighter onto your eyelid.
2. Apply a light eye shadow colour in the fold of your eyes and work it upwards.
3. Eyeliner must only be applied at your bottom eyelashes.

Eyes that appear as if they are flat

The goal with these eyes is to make them appear rounder.
Corrective Steps:

1. Apply highlighter on your eyelid and keep it as light as possible.
2. Apply a darker eye shadow color in the fold of your eyes and work upwards by
creating a more rounded effect.
3. Eyeliner must be applied only on the inside corner of your eyelid and then on the
outside corner of your eyelid. This will create a broken line and the eyes will
appear more rounded.

Almond shaped eyes

These are very big eyes. The goal is to make it proportional to the rest of the face.
Corrective Steps:

1. Apply highlighter just underneath your eyebrows.
2. Dark or light colors can be used on your eyelid creating a half moon effect.
3. Any eyeliner color can be applied all around your eyes.

Deep sunken eyes

These eyes can be big or small. The goal is to bring it forward.
Corrective Steps:

1. Highlight underneath your eyebrows and also on your eyelid.
2. Apply light eye shadow on the fold of your eye.
3. A good tip is to avoid any eyeliner.

Droopy eyes

The goal is to lift the eye area.
Corrective Steps:

1. Apply highlighter onto your eyelid.
2. Use a dark eye shadow in the fold of your eye and concentrate to lift the area that
hangs.
3. No eyeliner must be applied.

Protrude eyes

The goal with your make up is to push back the area that stands out.
Corrective Steps:

1. Use a highlighter underneath your eyebrows and in the fold of your eyes.
2. Apply a darker eye shadow on your eyelid and go slightly lighter to the fold of
your eye.

Cool new product!

I love mineral makeup but I have always struggled with organizing and store my makeup.  Most of the time the end up spread over the counter or take up a whole drawer and then I have to search for the right color through all the pots.  I have been searching for the perfect product to organize my collection.  Once I found that product I hope to be able to carry it in my store.

Well I found it.  It is called the Mineral Case. 

The Mineral Case™ is the sleek new Mineral Makeup organizer and travel case you've been waiting for. Sized just right for small spaces, The Mineral Case is the effortless way to store, tote, and organize Mineral Makeup, loose powders, shadows and more.

• Organizes jars in a sturdy, elegant case
• Displays colors for easy selection
• Reduces countertop clutter
• Secures makeup for travel
• Saves time, minimizes spills
• Each case holds up to 18 jars
• Multiple cases stack gracefully
• Fits in a tote, briefcase, or suitcase
• Stores in a drawer, cabinet, or closet
• Wipes clean with a damp cloth
• Measures 6" x 11" x 31/4"
• Available in chocolate brown or chic black.

I am excited about this product and hope we will be approved to sell it in our store very soon.  I will definitely let you guys know when it is available through Morgan's Boutique.  The company that makes this product is located in Virginia.  So that is another reason I am so excited.

Talk to you all soon.

Elizabeth

Natural and Organic Skin Care - Are they really better for your skin?

In this day and age we are becoming more and more obsessed with organic products. Organic food is all the rage, and now organic beauty products are also taking a center stage. So just how good are these products for us? Are they really that much different from ordinary products?

Organic skin care is the safest and ideal products for your family's skin care routine.  Infants and children have exceptionally sensitive skin and taking care in what you put on their skin can help avoid a number of problems down the road.  Many ordinary products contain chemicals such as alcohol and lead.  Alcohol is extremely drying on the skin and it can cause many problems for those with sensitive skin.  So it is easy to see why natural or organic products are becoming very popular.  So you ask what are the benefits of natural and organic products?

Organic products are made from natural ingredients and are often really good for those who need a product that is gentle enough for sensitive skin.  Along these lines they are also good for children and those who are trying to stay away from additives, dyes, preservatives and fragrances.  However, it is important to remember that just because a product uses natural and organic ingredients you should still read the label to make sure you are not allergic to one of the ingredients.  

Speaking of labels: What you see is what you get and it is good to know what you are putting on your skin.  
Although organic products are generally more expensive than ordinary ones, as they mainly use natural ingredients, it is possible to find great natural and organic products at affordable products.  You can even create some of your own products.  

It is important to remember that there is no regulation over the term "organic" in the skin care industry.  Manufacturers can make claims that their products are natural or organic without certification.  To be considered an organic product ingredients must be 70% or over organic.  Whenever you see that a product boasts itself as organic then you should check the ingredient list to confirm the proclamation.

Get familiar with different ingredients used in the different products so you can determine whether the product is natural or made up of man made chemicals.  Do your research and follow your intuitions to determine which product is right for you.  Don't be afraid to ask the questions or ask for samples.

Elizabeth
Morgan's Boutique

Acne is a Menace!!

Acne is the most common skin disorder. Over 10% of Americans age 25 - 44 have acne. Over 85% Americans age 12 - 25 will have acne at one time or the other.

If ignored, acne can become infected, create scars, and pockmarks that become permanent on your face. 

Acne is a disease called seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis. It occurs when the sebaceous glands, under your skin, become contaminated with oily toxic matter, which contains,

• dirt
• dead skin
• excess sebum oil
• acid waste
• bacteria
• toxic matter

Under normal conditions the sebaceous glands release oil that comes up through your pores onto the skin surface. This release keeps your skin moist and lubricated for protection from the environment.

If your pores on your face are not open or plugged, this creates toxic oil that cannot move out onto your skin. This results in a growth or pimple that start to increase in size as more toxic oil tries to reach the surface of your skin.

If the pore walls burst under the skin, white blood cells move in to digest the collagen around the pores. When this happens, you will have scars on your face.

To avoid having scars, you need to start an acne-clearing program before you get acne or just as soon as you see acne coming so that your pimples and back heads don't get to the point where they get severely infected and burst.
 

Acne is a complex condition that involves many parts of the body even though it shows up as only eruptions on the face and elsewhere on your skin. It is a signal that you have problems elsewhere deep within your body. Acne can be caused by a toxic colon, poor digestion of food, weak liver and other conditions that cause the blood to carry too much toxicity.

To clear acne it is not always possible to just do one thing and expect acne to go away. But it may be possible to just use a special cream and have your acne diminish or clear.

Acne is commonly a skin condition that is seen as whiteheads, blackheads, pustules or infected and inflamed nodules. Acne often is found on a persons face, chest, neck, and back. While many acne types usually affect the teenagers, various acne conditions are not restricted to a particular age group; even adults in their late 20s or even well into their 40s - have the possibility to also suffer from acne. Though acne is not life threatening, it can cause unwanted permanent scarring and cause emotional distress if it is not treated properly. People with Acne problems often tend to be more self-conscious about their appearances when having outbreaks or blemishes.

Instead of having you dig deeper into your pocket for various types of expensive Acne Treatment remedies, you should attempt to fight acne naturally by avoiding your pores to get clogged. For many people with acne outbreaks, it is about avoiding the common acne outbreak. Just by following some of the simply steps listed below, people that often have outbreaks can dramatically decrease their chance of another acne outbreaks:

• By not touching your face with your hands, including popping the zits.
• By washing your skin with a mild soap, acne cleanser
• By avoiding stressful situations
• By allowing your skin to breath; wear loose clothing

Acne skin care products are known to be very effective in most cases.   We will talk more about skin care products and acne solutions in articles to come.

Please contact us with comments and questions. 

Elizabeth

www.morgans-boutique.com