Don't change your beauty routine -- just add a few to-dos to your morning regimen to perfect your skin, hair, and more |
Sick of beauty articles telling you that you're doing your hair and makeup all wrong? We're with you, which is why we're not going to tell you to change your look. Instead, we're suggesting a few easy beauty to-dos that will tidy up your end result without a lot of effort. |
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Friday, January 06, 2012
9 Ways to Get Gorgeous Fast!
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
10 Things You Should Know About Going Natural
Thinking about going natural? Have you just done the big chop or just committed to being natural? Even if you aren't just starting out as a natural newbie, everyone should check out this article. I could totally relate on every point except 1. Head on over to Madame Noir to check out the article!Featured article from MADAME NOIR:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
10 Makeup Tricks to Make You Look Younger!
| Makeup can be totally deceiving when used wisely -- see the tricks that will take 10 years off your face |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article A sweep of a brush and swipe of foundation can cover our flaws, accentuate our features and add a little whimsy. Best of all (especially when you're a certain age), strategically placed shades and products can give the illusion of youth. Yup, it's true. |
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
9 Tips to Simplify Your Makeup Routine
| Follow these tips and your beauty regimen will be one less thing to worry about |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article It's for you crazy-busy women that we consulted beauty experts to get the latest innovations and clever tricks that are guaranteed to leave you looking put-together without having to clock major time parked in front of the vanity. So, if you can spare a few minutes to get a couple of pointers, let's begin … |
Friday, April 30, 2010
Date Night Sexy Tips!
Read these tips to learn how you can look hotter for your, um, hot date |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article Follow these steps and you'll look so gorgeous that he won't be able to keep his hands off those smooth, shiny legs of yours. |
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
3 Things I Learned at the Fragrance Counter
1. There are different types of roses with different fragrances.
I used to hate floral smells, but I realized there were plenty of florals that I love (fruity florals are typical of the younger set). D&G Rose The One has become my signature! I was told that Rose The One is made with a pink rose and is softer than that of a red, but a bit more punchy than a white rose which is even softer. Trust that the different fragrances don't stop there! Reference Base Notes' Rose Fragrance discussion. Wowzers. An Alba Queen of Denmark anyone? Check out the meanings of rose colors!
2. Almond vs. Vanilla
Umm, my research came up with nada.. but it reminded me to not assume all warm, sweet, slightly creamy smells are vanilla, but could be almond,etc. Almond and vanilla are so close under my allergic nose (ensenuating my warped sense of smell)! I'm currently trying to train my nose to know the difference/find a difference. I know almonds are nutty, but that's not a popular note in a fragrance
3. Like a fragrance, but not on your skin?
Spray it in your clothes! You get the fragrance, but not the interaction with your body chemistry.
What are some tips that you have learned that helped you to explore the wprld of fragrance?
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Lipstick Tip!
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For a less opaque, semi glossy lip color, apply lipstick on top of your favorite gloss!
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Tips for Looking Awake and Refreshed!
Puffy eyes, dark circles and dull skin are no match for these skin care and makeup tricks |
 Late nights and early mornings are inevitable, so for times when sleep isn't an option, use these expert tips to help you look awake and refreshed. You'll have everyone fooled into thinking you got your required eight hours. |
Thursday, June 11, 2009
5 Tips with Eve Pearl Makeup and ThisThat Beauty's Felicia
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I was so excited when I was over at ThisThat Beauty and saw Felicia's special feature!! I'm a big Eve Pearl fan so this was more than a treat to see these gals in the video on the NBC's Today Show!! Like many 'beauty segments' on tv these segments are usually about 30 seconds long! Long enough for a quick tip, but not long enough for what the segment claims to accomplish. You may say, "That was so quick, I'm not sure if I remembered what she said or can do what she did!"For this segment with Eve Pearl, it was about Makeup 101: Eyes and "mistakes that many women make". While Eve gave some great tips, here's a break down of what Eve probably would have told you if she actually had more time.
1. Great makeup is not a rushed job (though it doesn't have to take forever either). These were simple soft looks, but sometimes even getting to things like "blending the crease" and "a dramatic color in the v" takes more than 5 seconds especially on TWO eyes and before foundation.
2. The blending tip at approx. 2:43 'cleaning it up with a light color' is a superb tip. This won't always be your highlight color (unless you don't have a lot of space between your crease and brow), but it will be what some of us call a transitional color or a color to simply help blend the crease. You don't want harsh lines or a 'race track' in your crease. Use a color very close to your skin tone or a touch darker for dimension. My favorite color for this purpose is MAC's Soft Brown eye shadow (for my complexion). Not always necessary, but for it gives a bit more dimension on a simple look.
3. For #2 above, use a soft fluffly brush to ease blending (ex. MAC's #224 or #217).
4. Putting the more dramatic (richer or darker) color in your 'v'- the color will be dramatic depending on your brush. You can use a dense small brush to place the color and blend out a bit, or you can apply the color with a small fluffy brush that will apply the color lightly.
5. Hey! Her lining tip was my lining tip! Do you remember this post on eyeliner help?
3. Some of you may say, "Those are her tips on focusing on eyes?" In the online beauty world, many of us are used to YouTube and the artists' dramatic looks there. Eve Pearl's tips were more general for the average woman wanting a clean and polished eye. However, a simple eye like Eve created can look just as hot (as other more dramatic looks) with the help of flawless skin and complimentary tones on the face (blush and lips)! Oh and don't forget the drama that is adding faux lashes! Falsies take any look from great to FAB!
5. Lastly, the tip "putting too much on, you can take it off was a tip Eve gave lead by one of the anchors. Not the best tip, but it is possible. You would rather add little by little to build intensity, but in the event you add too much in the crease (since the segment is about eyes) use a clean brush like MAC's #217 and the brush will absorb and almost 'erase' some color. Go in and clean up with your lighter shade or blending shade (as mentioned in tip #2).
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tips to look sexy over 40!
I know some 40+ year old divas that should be nominated for Essence Mag's Fab Over 40 Contest (Hey Muthasfynest!) Until you hit the pages of Essence, here are some tips to help you get your sexy back!
Try the makeover tricks we used on TotalBeauty.com reader Kim to help spice up her dating life |
 New to the Internet dating scene at age 50, Kim turned to our makeover dream team for beauty tips to help in showing off her sexy, independent self. Follow their steps to see whether their advice worked, and how you can recreate her look on your next date. |
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