Make Up Tips for the New Year

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Of course we want to look our best over the holidays. Often times we're among our dearest friends and family. Who wouldn't want to look great in all those photos? Here are some suggestions that will keep you looking great for the new year and beyond...especially when you don't have a lot of time!
  1. If makeup looks messy or dark under the eyes, use a cotton swab with a little moisturizer and sweep over the area. This works great for quick cleanups and won't break down touch-ups you apply over it. Instantly plumps dry fine lines too!
  2. If your eye shadow has creased or eye liner has run, blot the area gently with a tissue and apply a little translucent powder over the area to catch any excess oil. This will instantly brighten the eye and help set any shadow or liner you need to reapply.
  3. If you have oily skin, blot away any excess by laying a blotting tissue under a makeup sponge and press it lightly over the shiny areas on your face. Do this before applying makeup.
  4. Apply a little foundation or concealer under the eyes to highlight and brighten the center of your face. Then add a small dot of white pencil to the inner corner of the eye for an instant eye opener!
  5. Lightly dust translucent powder over the face (kabuki brushes are best for this step) to set makeup and give you a soft, luminous finish.

Final fun tips: give your makeup extra pizzazz with:

  1. Shimmering eye shadow brushed lightly over the lid.
  2. Extra eyeliner smudged with a brush or cotton swab for a sexy, smoky effect.
  3. A dab of luscious high shine gloss with a burst of shimmering sparkle over your lipstick gives you fresh new gleam.

Here are some products to perfect your look for the new year...

  1. Keep shine at bay with Eminence Green Tea & Hemp Blotting Tissues. These handy tissues fit in any bag and keep you picture-perfect without adding more makeup!
  2. Looking for the perfect bronzer for face and body? Youngblood Lunar Dust in Twilight, Sunset, and Dusk is the perfect shade for any complexion. Try adding it to your favorite body lotion!
  3. GloMinerals gloLip Plumper offers a clear, volume enhancing lip gloss that can be layered over your favorite lipstick or several pretty shades to use on their own.
  4. To create a smokey eye, you need a black liner that blends easily like TRUE Dual Eyeliner in Yin/ Yang. One end is a perfect, rich black and the other end is white so you can add brightness to the inside of the lower lid and inner corner of the eye..