Hi everyone,

How have you been, hope good!!!. Sorry you've missed your regular tips and tricks for a while, but i assure you, we are back and loaded!!!

Here are a few tips for giving your eyes some definition without looking like you tried too hard.

-Start with a base to neutralize any redness you may have in the eye area and to help your color last all day without creasing. Eye makeup products Tara Eye shadow primer and Mary Kay eye shadow primer are perfect for prepping your lid for a neutral look.

-Swipe a soft neutral shade all over the lid. You can go with a beige, peach, or bone color depending on your skin tone.

-Apply a taupe or brown color in your crease using a rounded crease brush. Avoid red-based browns. After applying, use a blending brush to blend as much as possible so the color fades gradually.

-Use a pencil eye liner in a medium brown color.

-Be sure to fill in your brows. This is an essential step for making your face look complete. Use a powder or soft pencil in a shade that is just slightly lighter than your natural brow color. Follow your natural arch and fill in the brows, being sure to blend well.

-A brow highlighter helps round out your look. A neutral shadow applied to the brow bone just under the brows adds a little highlight/definition without adding color.

It is very easy to get a natural eye makeup look with the right makeup products and a little bit of practice. After a few tries, achieving this look will become just as effortless as it appears!!!

Cheers!!!
Dolapo Lucas-Odujole
08069559833

Hi Ladies,

You bought red lipstick...but many times you found that the shade just wasn't right for you. Perhaps most of the time it was just too bright for your skin tones.

Try adding a little brown to your red. It tends to tone down the brightness. Experiment a little. You will have lots of fun and create signature colors that are all your own.

If you manage to make/mix up the perfect color for yourself and you don't want to continue mixing your own color, take a sample to the mall with you and find a red that is as close as possible to the shade that you created.

I hope you find this useful when you want to look va va voom for that special night out!!!

For your makeup bookings, training and consultancy call 08069559833, 07038531193

Cheers!!!

Dolapo Lucas-Odujole

Hi Everyone,

Many of the cosmetic brands offer a wide variety of textures, hues and types which are appropriate for the different needs, weather conditions, shape and color of the eyes. As you know there are: 

liquid eyeliners /that come with a brush and a tube/, 
pencil eyeliner
powder eyeliner.

Unlike the pencil eyeliner, the liquid eyeliner should be applied only to the upper lash-line because it is very heavy for the lower lashes. Those who prefer the classy look should consider using only pencil eyeliner, as the liquid eyeliner creates a more dramatic and sophisticated look.

What are the benefits of applying liquid eyeliners?

frame and defines the eyes
give a longer lasting line
accentuate the eyes
change the eyes’ shape
fill in sparse lashes
emphasize the lash line
deepen the look
highlight the shape of the eyes

Step One. 
Most of the makeup artists advice to apply the liquid eyeliner over the eyeshadow as this way it will stay put on for longer. If you are going to apply an eyeshadow the first thing you should do is to apply an eyeshadow base to avoid smudging and creasing /of course after you have applied your foundation, concealer etc./ Apply the eyeshadows as usual.

Step Two. 
Before you begin the application of the eyeliner make sure you have a mild makeup remover and cotton pads in case you make a mistake. It’s essential to shake the tube before you begin the application. Make sure your hand is steady in order to create a flawless line.

Step Three.
The best way to apply liquid eyeliner is to start drawing in the centre of your upper lash-line. If you find drawing a straight line difficult you can use pencil eyeliner and create a few dashes. Then with the point liner brush of the liquid eyeliner try to connect these dashes. Create only a few dashes. Never draw a line with pencil eyeliner and apply liquid eyeliner over it – you can easily ruin the result. Draw the line as close to the lash-line as possible, following the natural curve of your eyelid.

Step Four. 
If you want to create a thicker line, build the line gradually very carefully.

Remember to holler for any beauty consultation,

Cheers
Dolapo Lucas-Odujole
07028531193, 08069559833

Come to learn and empower yourself as Mad about Makeup holds it maiden training workshop. It promises to be a Makeup workshop with a difference.

Areas to be covered:
· Hygiene
· Skin preparation
· Tools of the Trade
· Foundation selection and application
· Eyebrow grooming
· Eye shadow application
· Eyeliner techniques
· Mascara/ False lashes application
· Cheek Color application
· Lip liner application
· Lip Color application


Will also include:
· Basic Makeup
· Bridal Makeup
· Fashion Makeup

Venue: Suite 23, Mangal Plaza, Zone 1, Abuja

Date: 14th- 16th May, 2010

Call 08069559833
08038026434
08028861396
07028531193

Lipstick Colors

Choose the right shades of lipstick either warm or cool that will look good with your skin.

Eyelashes and Eyebrows

Let’s talk mascara. Brown is becoming ever more popular because it complements all iris colors. It works on everyone, as does the standard black. And even though it's available, avoid blue and green tinted mascara, unless it matches your ultra-colorful dye job. Waterproof mascara is really not for everyday, unless you're especially weepy.

A water-soluble mascara leaves your lashes in healthier condition, and healthy is beautiful.
No one has the perfect arch without a little help from tweezers or a lot of help from a stylist. All eyebrows need taming, whether it’s tweezing to remove one stray hair or an all-out waxing at the salon. Tweezing is cheap, which is great. And you don’t need an appointment.

Oh, and if you use tweezers...Did you know that some estheticians (that’s a highly trained skincare professional) will create a template for you to use when tweezing? If you want to deal with your brows on a less frequent basis, investigate having your eyebrows waxed at a reputable salon. It hurts, but many women feel the irritation is worth the gorgeous results.

Hey Guys,

I'm sure you have missed the tips and advice on makeup application.
I realize that not so many of us know how to keep how makeup and some don't even know how to store them.

Not all of us may be aware of this, but if we are careless with the use and storage of our makeup, our makeup could end up infecting and damaging our skin.

Well here are a few tips on how to keep your makeup tools and products.
Here are a few suggestions for use and storage of makeup:

1. Keep the makeup products and tools stored in a place that is cool and dry. Exposing these products to direct sunlight should also be avoided.

2. Makeup containers should be closed tightly when not in use.

3. Pencils, whether eyebrow pencils, lip-liners or eye-liners, should always be covered tightly when in storage and sharpened after every use.

4. Products that come in stick form, such as stick foundations and blushes, should be wiped off thoroughly with a clean tissue after every application.

5. Avoid using makeup if suffering from any kind of skin infection. Whatever items that are used during an outbreak should be thrown away, or the infection will only keep recurring.

6. When putting on makeup, use disposable applicators that are clean and dry rather than our own fingers.

7. Never share makeup and makeup tools, even with your mothers, sisters or closest girlfriends.

8. If the product changes in color, texture, smell or even taste, dispose of the product and shop for a new one.

9. If the product's consistency is no longer the same as it was when it was new, never add water or saliva to makeup. Just throw it away and get a new one.

10. We should also remember to wash the makeup tools that we use, the applicators, the brushes and the spongers, at least once a week. There are good cosmetic cleansers out there for this very purpose, but mild soap and dishwashing liquid can also do the trick. We should make sure to dry our makeup tools very carefully before putting them away.

Don't forget you can call or send me an e-mail on bellezza.faces@yahoo.com for makeup ideas and suggestions.

Cheers,
'Dolapo
07028531193

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are a few tips to get ultra soft, smooth, kissable lips:

Step 1
Apply Vaseline to your lips each night before bedtime. You may have another lip balm product you will want to use instead, but if not, good old Vaseline works wonders.

Step 2
Keep an extra toothbrush handy and use it to lightly brush the surface of your lips each day to remove dead or dry skin. You will want to do this just as your Vaseline or other moisturizer is wearing off so that the dry skin comes off smoothly and easily. If you wait until your lips are already dry, it won’t do much good!

Step 3
Always use a water-resistant lip balm. The skin on your lips is ultra thin and delicate. Since you don’t need to “tan” your lips, too much sun exposure will cause your lips to burn, chap, or worse. This can make applying any type of lip color a nightmare. A protective lip balm will prevent damage and soften your lips all at the same time.

Step 4
Use a lip liner that is close to your natural lip color. You don’t want to use one that’s too dark – your lip liner is there to help keep your lip color in place and make it last longer, not to create a distracting line around your mouth.

Step 5
When applying lipstick, blot your lipstick with a tissue after applying each layer. This will give your base lip color extra staying power.

Step 6
February is a perfect time to try fun, flirty shades in pink, red or berry. Once you’ve finalized your clothing choices, choose a shade that compliments your coloring and goes well with your outfit.

Step 7
After applying your lipstick, finish off your look with a soft, shiny lipgloss. But be sure not to go overboard on the gloss – too much can take your lips from gorgeous to gooey. Also, by layering and blotting your lipstick as mentioned in the above step, you won’t have to touch up your lipstick during the evening, which usually requires precision – and a mirror. Glosses are lighter and easier to apply, so you can quickly and easily touch up the shine if needed.

These tips will give you a perfect pout and help your lip color last much longer – throughout your entire Valentine’s Day date, perhaps?

Cheers,
'Dolapo

If there is one thing I cannot live without it’s my mascara. The second you elongate those lashes, your eyes open up and your whole faces takes on a new look. Learn the tricks of the pros and see how you can achieve long, thick, beautifully enticing eyelashes that everyone will fall for!

Step 1:

After applying your face lotion, wait for it to dry completely. Apply a light powder over your eye concealer to prevent leaks and smudges.

Step 2:

Take an eyelash curler and start curling as close to the roots as possible. After doing so, move the curler up a little bit more and curl again. Repeat this process 2-3 times, until lashes are curled up. TIP: if you find that your lashes don’t curl, use your blow dryer to heat up the curler for 2-5 seconds.

Step 3:

Take your favorite thickening or lengthening mascara, and hold the wand at the base of your lashes. Wiggle the wand from side to side then brush straight up through the ends. Apply 2-3 coats on each lash, leaving about 2 minutes in between to dry.



Step 4:

After each coat of mascara, use an eyelash comb to comb out the lashes as to not get any clumps. Avoid smudging by applying a coat of waterproof mascara on top.

Step 5:

Finish off by swiping your lower lashes with mascara. If you wish, you can also add a few fake lashes on the outer corner of your eyes to make them look even fuller.

Cheers,
Dolapo