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:

Budget Beauty: 'Ulta3' Nailpolish

Picture taken from http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/brands/1431-Ulta3

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

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

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!

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.

Budget Beauty: Essence

Picture taken from http://fabyoulush.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/essence-soft-natural-foundation-product-review/

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. 

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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.

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!

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