Thursday, 1 November 2012

MakeMeUp Must Haves!

Want to know what our must have products are? 

Check out our new video to see what products the MakeMeUp girls can't go without!





Georgia - Sally Hansen Strengthening Nail Polish Remover

Brigitte - Lioele Triple Solution BB Cream

Anna - Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eye Shadow Quad in Stylish Smokes

Sarah - Clean & Clear In-Shower Facial


We hope you have enjoyed out product reviews!
Let us know if you try any of them out :)


Wednesday, 10 October 2012

The Simple Smoky Eye that Suites Everyone!

Step One: Apply an eye base to the eyelid for a smooth canvas. If you are not an owner of a base, use foundation or concealer.


Step Two: Apply gel liner along the upper and lower lash lines. This will be your eye liner base. Apply the gel eye liner with an angled eye liner brush. cover the whole brush in eye liner and pat the tip across the upper lash line for a thin even line



Step Three: Use a brown eye shadow applied with a defining pencil brush, and  on top of the liner to set it and to make it look more dramatic.



Step Four: use a mid-brown eye shadow along the upper lash line. Then, with the same colour, apply the eye shadow up to the crease of the eyelid.
Hint: The colour should be most intense on the eyelid and fading upwards towards the brow bone
If you want to create a more dramatic affect, use a different brown on your crease line and outer bottom lash line.




Finish the look by using a black eye liner along the waterline and a brown eye liner on the top of the eyelid.

Try this simple smoky eye and tell us about your results!

Images Sourced from 'Amazing Face' by Zoe Foster


Tuesday, 9 October 2012

BACK TO BASICS

 When your new to makeup you my tend to feel like your drowning in a sea of creamy foundation and gel eyeliner, trying to find an exit in an eye shadow and primer maze or defusing an eyelash curler bomb. Instead of running head first into the makeup world and becoming plagued with new creams and powders, its best to take a few small steps and GET BACK TO BASICS.

When beginning your makeup its best to first prepare your skin. This means its time to exfoliate, clean and moisturize. It’s best to make sure that the skin is ready and healthy before makeup so that you have your best complexion at hand.

To begin with first apply a small amount of Primer to the palm of your hand; rub a thin coat on to the surface of your face.  The primer will act as a thin shield between your face and makeup which will protect your pores from being clogged while allowing an easier application of further added makeup.


Next is Concealer. Apply a fine coverage to any unwanted fault in your skin’s complexion. This may include under eye circles, pimple marks or uneven skin tone. The concealer will act as a mask to hide these flaws.




After preparing the skin it’s now time to apply liquid and powder foundation. First begin by applying a small amount to the palm of your hand. Using either a brush, sponge or your finger tips rub a thin layer into your skin. Make sure to massage the foundation in well, covering under the chin and into the hair line so no make up lines are visible. Liquid foundation is a great way to get a stronger lasting coverage. After applying the liquid foundation begin to use your powder foundation. The powder will give a matt finish to your skin which allows it to appear more natural. After you have dipped your brush into the powder, tap of the excess and slowly coat a thin coverage over your skin.

Now its time to focus on highlighting the features of your face. First we will begin with your cheeks. Here we will start to apply blush and bronzer to add colour depth and sculpt the face by highlighting your cheek bones. After applying a thin application of bronzer to your brush slowly work from the top of your ear lope to just before the tip of your mouth. Use light strokes that slowly cup under your cheek bone. Keep stroking until you are satisfied with the colour depth. After you have applied the bronzer places a light covering of blush on your brush. Sweep this over the apples of your cheeks to provide a natural glow to your face.

                                                                                            
                                        
                                                                 Picture taken from: http://elfukblog.blogspot.com.au/2012_09_01_archive.html

Picture taken from: http://mostlysunnybunny.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/with-bobbi-brown-rich-caviar-eye-shadow-palette-it-is-not-too-early-to-celebrate-christmas-part-1/ 
Now its time to focus on your eyes. The colours you use will depend on the time of day, your skin tone and the outfit you will be wearing. But today we will go for the basic browns, a daylight tone that can go with most outfits. First brush a shade of eye shadow (that is slightly lighter than your skin tone) from your eyebrow to your eyelashes. This will open up your eyes making them look bigger and fuller. Next use a neutral tone of eye shadow and brush this along the crease of your eye. This will define your eyes giving then depth. Highlight your eyebrows by brushing a soft shade of pearl eye shadow under the eyebrow. Begin to apply a light touch of eye shadow (the same colour that was applied to the crease) along the bottom of the eye and finish this with a light addition of eye shadow (the same colour used first on the brows to lashes) to the tear ducts. Finally place a darker eye shadow tone to the outer corners of your eyelid. Apply Liquid eyeliner, mascara and if desired false eyelashes. Make sure when applying fake eyelashes to always curl with an eyelash curler and apply mascara after placing them along the eyelash line. 

Next move on to your eyebrows. Using an eye shadow that is close to your natural eyebrow colour stroke this into the hairs.  This will define your eyebrow shape.

Last is your lips. This can be done in two ways. Depending on your look you can go subtle with a light layer of lip gloss or give your lips a deep pout using lip liner and lipstick. First trace your lips with a lip liner (the colour is up to you but the classic red or pink is always a good and easy choice). Slowly brush the lip liner into your lips and finish it of with lipstick.

And TADA! You are finished. You can mix up this look with different colours depending on your mood!


                                                                                   

                                                                       Picture Taken From:
                                                                              http://www.nciku.com.tw/space/space.php?uid=11068&do=blog&id=9677

Monday, 8 October 2012

Friday, 5 October 2012

Go Pink for Breast Cancer!

The month of October is also known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in the beauty industry, this means changing products also known as 'going pink' to support breast cancer. So this month, if you have the chance please support breast cancer and choose the pink option!

It is wonderful to know that the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NCBF) and the McGrath Foundation are around to help increase awareness of breast cancer and encourage further research into the illness. It is even more wonderful to see beauty brands get on board each year and donate towards these foundations.


Below is a number of great products that are supporting breast cancer this month!
Dr Lewinn's Limited Edition McGrath Pink Hand and Nail Cream, $9.95

ghd Cherry Blossom Styler , $289.
OPI Pink of Hearts, $24.95
Dove Pink Damage Therapy Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner, $6.49



Images sourced from: www.beautyheaven.com.au 

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Product Review/My Experience: Cherry Culture



From watching a lot of Australian YouTube gurus, I found this website called Cherry Culture. They sell a lot of American drugstore brands like NYX, Milani, Jordana, etc. The shipping gets quite expensive, especially when buying nail polish and other heavier items so I convinced a friend to go halves with me. Unfortunately, shipping did take a while as I went for the cheapest option which had no tracking number. Cherry culture seems to have regular 20% off sales for different times of the year; I bought mine in the ‘Back to School’ sale. I bought 10 products which I will review for you. 


Monday, 1 October 2012

Ombre Nails


It's like a sunset on your nails! 




This design can use any combination of colours you want to create amazing blended effects


Saturday, 29 September 2012

MAKEUP BRUSHES: Which One Is The Right One To Use?


Brushes, Brushes, Brushes!!! In the makeup world they come in small, thin, short, angled, fanned, tipped, fat and tall. Being spoiled for choice can become a problem. Makeup is like paint and your face is like a canvas you need the right equipment to make the finished product look more realistic than abstract. But with all these brushes how do you know which one is the right one to use for each job without becoming a professional? Here are some basic brushes and their uses:


Friday, 28 September 2012

Budget Beauty: 'Ulta3' Nailpolish


This nail polish is so cheap! I discovered this brand around 4 years ago they also make lipsticks, eyeshadow, blush etc. The quality of this nail polish is truly amazing and for only $2.00 a bottle! I have around 28 bottles including a base coat and a magnetic style polish. You can find this brand at Big W, sometimes Woolworths, Terry White and other selected chemists. Their colours are a bit hit and miss but I will swatch the colours for you that I do have. Just swatching these I can see that some apply differently than others, I do not know if this is because they changed the formula or because some are older than others. Sorry about my poor application skills! 

Reds, Oranges and Yellows
From left to right: Pepper Pot, Beesting, Sizzling Red, English Rose, Crazy, Carrot Top, Tahiti, Citrus


Purples and Pinks
From left to right: Spring Break, Purple Pumps, Bouquet, Hot Spring, Eighties Fushsia, Plum Violet, Party Shoes, French Blush


Blues and Greens
From left to right: Midnight Fever, Hollywood, Razzle, Pacific Fever


Miscellaneous Colours
From left to right: Allure (Magnetic), Gold Rush Fever, Silver Glitter, Lily White, Wild Berry, Black Satin





Thursday, 27 September 2012

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster

With Summer around the corner, it is no doubt everyone is looking for that beautiful bronze glow.
Physicians Formula is the number one brand in bronzers in the U.S. and has recently launched their Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Sun Stones and a Cashmere Wear Ultra Smoothing Bronzer.

About the brand: 
Physician's formula is a leading force in bronzers, face powders, mineral makeup and natural/organic makeup. Physician's Formula is dedicated to developing makeup and skin care products held to the highest standards of quality and innovation.

Bronze Boosting Glow boosting Sun Stones 

The luminous bronzing stones are a revolutionary advancement with an instant luminous glow plus long term tan boosting effects! The exclusive 'Glow Activator Technology' provides a tan boost while improving skin clarity.




Ingredients:

  • Kapi Kacchu Seeds and Phospholipids: moisturises and extends the life of the tan 
  • Ceratonia Siliqua: Carob free extract that naturally enhances a healthy looking bronze glow
  • Vitamin C & E: antioxidants that help improve the ski's clarity 

Why we Love It:
The formula is stain free, streak free, orange free AND odor free!

Available in light to medium, a two shade selection to accommodate a range of skin tones.
$29.95 available at selected Priceline stores nationwide


Cashmere Wear Ultra Smoothing Bronzer 

Inspired by the luxe, velvety soft and sensual feeling of cashmere against skin, this product goes beyond providing a boost of colour  as it leaves the skin glowing , nourished and smooth. The Cashmere Wear Ultra Smoothing Bronzer is the first to provide anti ageing benefits that create a radiant you!






Ingredients:

  • 100% Pure cashmere extract: conditions and softens the skin while improving the appearance of the skin
  • Hyaluronic Acid: delivers moisturiser and helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles
  • Soft Focus Pearls: Instantly and visibly diffuses fine lines and wrinkles


Why we Love It:
The formula is long wearing, anti aging and easily wearable!

$29.95 available at selected Priceline stores Nation Wide

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Acid Wash Nails


 It is really easy to get this awesome textured effect inspired by acid wash jeans without much time or skill; the messy and uneven look is what you actually want for your nails

I am going to show you how to get two distinct acidic designs: 

Classic Denim and Colour Burn


Classic Denim
Image from http://lisaallen-agostini.com/?p=226

Everyone loves an acid wash pair of jeans. These nails are a little hip, a little grunge, very edgy and too easy!

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

A Pop Of Colour



Imge Taken From:  http://www.gocosmetics.com/

With summer approaching, natures vibrant colours and blazing warm sun is unearthing the new look of popping colours. Small glimpses of soft pastels or bright animating shades should be incorporated into your everyday look. With this said colour should be used strongly in small doses. Don’t grab a tangerine pout, clear rosy cheek flush matched with a glittering blue eye shadow as this is a lethal combination that may transport you back to the 80’s. Instead match soft brown hues with a splash of colour by highlighting one of your features whether it is your eyes, cheeks or lips.


Thursday, 20 September 2012

Budget Beauty: Essence


In Australia, you can find this range in Target and Priceline. All of the products I've seen are between $2-$6. Since discovering this range, I've picked up quite a few of their products. 


Essence I ♥ Stage Eyeshadow Base - $4.95

This was the second eye primer/base I've bought. So far I’m really enjoying it; it gives me a good even base. This product is very creamy and blendable but unfortunately doesn't intensify colours for me which is what I'm looking for in a base. For such an affordable price though, I am really loving this product.


Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Spring Trend: Pastel Brights

This spring it is all about pastel colours! Get your perfect pastel spring look with pastel lips and nails!

PASTEL POUT:

Soft pink and peach pastel shades are best for those who prefer a subtle colour on their lips. Feeling Fierce? opt for purple and green shades.

Three fabulous colours:

Nars Sheer Lipstick - Roman Holiday
YSL Lipstick - Fresh Pink Peach


MAC Lipstick - Play Time 




















PASTEL NAILS:
There is nothing like brightening up your nail colour to make it feel like spring!

Hello Darling is an up and coming Australian brand that offers the latest trends in nail polish shop here at http://hellodarling.com.au/

Check out there pastel range below:





Top Tips for wearing pastel shades:


  • Don't overdue the pastels keep it simple by only using pastel colours on your lips or nails or just on the cheeks 
  • Pastel shades enable you to have fun! So don't be afraid to mix shades when painting your nails 
  • If you are going for a bold lip colour, keep the rest of your makeup to a minimum with only light eye liner and mascara application and next to nude blush colour


images sourced from a variety of sources:
http://www.narscosmetics.com
http://www.allthingsmakeup.net
http://www.barneys.com
http://westyleny.com
http://hellodarling.com.au/
http://theberry.com/

Have a favourite pastel shade? Tell us below!




Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Water Marble Nails - Summer Swirl






Water Marbling creates awesome and unique designs for your nails that will impress and amaze everyone and is surprisingly easy! 


Welcome!

Welcome to MakeMeUp!


Our blog is dedicated to all things beauty - makeup,nail polish, products, tutorials and more!

Everything about make up makes us happy as you can be so creative and expressive with what you choose to do with it

We want to share what we love about beauty with you and hope you enjoy exploring this snapshot of our beauty favourites!

Sarah, Georgia, Brigitte & Anna

 Blog Plan:




This is our initial plan for what this blog is going to look like.

Our blog will be one page. We are going for a clean and bright theme featuring pink and pastel accents on a white background with predominantly black text and a transparent blog roll  

We have talked about utilising simplistic and artistic images of make up within the background to illustrate our topic and add visual dimension to our blog