Get the look: Candice Swanepoel Purple Satin Makeup

Base
Start the face off with moisturizer and Primer *wear sunscreen if youre wearing this during the day*
Use a mattifying foundation like MAC Studio Tech *cream*
Fill in your brows..make sure theyre not too dark 

Eyes
Use a lavender color shadow *preferably a little satiny..otherwise a matte one is fine, just go over it lightly with the rose gold shadow* and apply it all over your lid. Use a darker purple Matte eye shadow and apply it to the outter corners. Take a Rose Gold shadow *Peach shadow from the NYX nude on nude pallete is great*
and put it on the inner corners, and take the brush and blend it towards the lid.
Use a darker color and brush it around on the lower lash line.
Take a nude liner and line the lower lash line, and use a black liner to tight line add a little black liner on the bottom lash line too. 
Do Candice's signature Cat Eye liner with a wing. Load on the Mascara or wear some sexy wispy lashes!!

Cheeks
Use a matte bronzer to bronze your skin a bit/contour and then add a coral blush *use a very light* on the apple of your cheeks.


Lips:
Use a purple fade pink like Rimmell Asia to the lips

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Vitamin C Skin mask

Hey guys, So i've been doing the Vitamin C to fade hair dye so I decided to do my own face mask, since its great at brightening and lightening dark spots..

Finely mill vitamin c pills or buy powder and take 2-3 table spoon in a bowl and add Aloe Gel with a half a tea spoon of lemon juice. Mix it into a paste! *try for 1000mg or more*

Apply it to your face and leave it on for min 10 minutes and 30 minutes MAX..let it dry!

and wash it off with Warm water :D

My Tip: I usually slather on some Freeman Enzyme Mask over the vitamin C mask after it has dried. Leave it on till it dries.

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Ultimate Dry Chapped Lip treatment

Immediate Results ;) 

What you need

- Vaseline

- Pure Aloe Gel

- Vitamin E oil

- Old Cd or makeup/paint mixing plate

- Old Toothbrush

- Hot Pack

- Optional: mint oil

Directions

-- 2-3 hours before your treatment, apply some Vaseline to soften the skin on your lips

-- Put a hot pack over your lips for 5 minutes to soften the skin even more.

-- Start by scrubbing your lips with a toothbrush, you want to get rid of all the dead skin from your lips, and get some blood circulation going. 

 

**Expert tips**

*  App

* Use some coconut oil or Vaseline to make the exfoliating session smooth and easy on your dry and chapped lips.
* Scrub for 2 minutes in circular motion and from side to side top to bottom. 

-- Wash off your lips with warm water

-- After 30 seconds apply a mixture of Vaseline, Vitamin E oil and apply it over your lips.

~ If you can get your hands on some mint oil, go ahead and mix that in as well to soothe your lips. If you don't have mint oil apply tooth paste over your lips for 30 seconds and wash off with luke warm water. 

- After you feel like the concoction has seeped into your lips and they feel moisturized and plump, apply some aloe gel over your lips.

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Get the look: Miranda Kerr Vanity Fair

 

 

Get the Look: Miranda Kerr at Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Feb 28, 2013 - At the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Miranda Kerr wore a show-stopping, ‘40s style gown by Valentino. Celebrity Makeup Artist Lisa Storey created a makeup look for Miranda that played up the glamour of that era, but with a modern, sexy sensibility.

FACE
Apply VS Makeup Tinted Moisturizer/Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Golden Medium (Available in Stores) to give skin a flawless finish. Dust VS Makeup Pressed Mineral Face Powder all over before applying VS Makeup Luminous Mineral Blush Duo in At Last to the cheeks for a fresh glow.

Lisa’s celebrity makeup artist trick? Keep VS PRO Anti-Shine FX Oil-Free Mattifier on hand for last-minute touch-ups!

EYES
Prep eyes with VS Makeup Hypergloss Eye Shimmer in Golden Lights. Using VS Makeup Eye Shadow Quad in Heiress, apply the Base color on the lid and use the Crease color to frame the contour of the eye. Starting at the inside corner and moving outward, line upper lash line with VS Makeup Precision Liquid Liner (Available in Stores), keeping the line thickest at the outer corner.

Frame countours of the eye with VS Makeup Shimmer Eye Shadow in Between the Sheets for more emphasis. Enhance natural brow shape with VS Makeup Brow Pencil and Brush Duo (Available in Stores). To finish the eyes, apply two coats of VS Makeup High Definition Mascara for full and lush lashes.

LIPS
Apply a sheer coat of VS Makeup Color Drama Lipstick in Pulse to complete this chic and glamorous look.

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Get the look: Ana Beatriz Barros Golden Peaches

Ana Beatriz Barros is my favorite Victoria's Secret Model of all time, along with the obviously stunning Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, and Candice Swanepoel. I love this bronzey gold look on her, she looks so effortlessly gorgeous, its hard to see Victoria's Secret not having her in their shows anymore. Her bedroom eyes, plump lips and gleaming cheeks are mesmerizing, so I wanted to recreate this look for you guys.


Prep+Prime:
- Apply a Moisturizer *Cetaphil*
- Use a illuminating primer all over your face and neck. Estee Lauder makes a great one and for a cheaper alternative you have Victoria's Secret Illuminating Primer or Hard Candy.

Face:
- Apply a medium foundation all over your face and neck, this will give you a more dewey look. NARS Sheer Glow/ Maybelline Fit me.
- Apply a light liquid concealer, so its not cakey on the eyes. MAC Concealer
- Apply a powder to set your makeup. Preferable Mineral setting powder. Everyday Minerals or Bare Accentual




Cheeks:
- Use Victoria's Secret highlighter stick or MAC Base in Impropper Copper to highlight cheeks, chin, nose, and forehead.
- Apply Tarte's cheek stain Tipsy or MAC Ripe peach, or a simple peachy bronzer over the apples of your cheeks and making a 3 on each side of your face.

Eyes:
- Apply a gorgeous gold shadow in the inner corners of your eyes..NYX Antique Gold is Ah-Mazing or Cargo Mediterranean Collection.

- Apply a Matte dark chocolate brown eye shadow on the outter corner of your eyes making a > on each side. Apply a black pencil liner halfway where the brown shadow is. Apply it half way on the lower lashline, and apply gold on the inner corner.
- Apply tons of mascara and only apply falsies if you want to. 

Lips:
Apply a color like Mac Brick on your lips..

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Brazillian Wax and You *Everything you need to know*

Before getting my first brazillian wax, I desperately wanted to get it done, but loathed the idea of painful hair pulling. I researched everything, i wanted to know the good, the bad and the hairy. One day, I was sick of shaving my down there regions and decided I wanted to try it. I gave myself  "Half" a brazillian wax, and stopped short, because i was making myself nervous. I noticed the pain was bareble for me, and that I really could go through with it.

I researched salons and areas around me, my friend suggested I check Kijiji as well. So I finally found a lady, she gave me a great price, and she was very much certified. The company she had worked with is familiar to me, as I use to be one of their makeup models. ;)

I went in, removed everything below and was asked to lie down on the table. I let her know I was a brazillian half virgin, and she happily reminded me its a procedure thousands of women go through, and its really not that bad.
 
After years of shaving, i anticipated pain, and let me tell you there was pain. BUT It wasn't really as painful.
 I loved the results in the end soooo much, I'm hooked. I don't mind the pain. It goes within 30 seconds of the initial pull.

What to know?


Designs: you can ask for a specific look. Brazillians are usually ALL off
Prices - The cost can vary, some independent waxers  will charge much less

Double Dip- This area is really different from legs, arms and face. Avoid places that Double Dip (dip the same spatula they applied with in the wax container)
Take a Pain Killer- I didn't take one but it does help
Exfoliate- No matter WHAT part of your body you wax, you must ALWAYS exfoliate a day before. Make sure to do this Before and 2 days after waxing to prevent ingrowns.
Moisturize-  I know seems really weird, but moisturize your down there with coconut or olive oil, as it is all natural and contains no chemicals or scents. Do this before and After
Wash- before you go in for a wax, ALWAYS shower and rigorously clean the area, it makes it easier for you and them.
No Perfume: Do NOT ever spray your private bits!


Chlorine and Tanning: AVOID for atleast 48 Hours.
Clothes: go ahead and rock those baggy pants, wear breathable fabrics that arent snug, you wanna avoid friction as much as you can. 
Periods: Don't get waxed 2-3 days before your period and 2-3 days after your period. Your pain tolerance will be high. And obvious reasons don't get it done while youre on your period .
Wine: Ask for a glass of wine at a high end place, its going to calm your nerves
Time: give yourself 2-3 weeks to regrow (longer depending on your hair cycle. 
Maintenance: you can even maintain your brazillian yourself..simply by using stripless wax, you can remove regrowth every week. Be skilled though

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10 Min to Glowing Skin

 Disclaimer:
These steps work really well for me, So I'm sharing MY EXPERIENCE
Try these steps at your own risk/Discreation
I only do this Once a month, maybe twice if my skins not feeling great.
Research EVERYTHING before you try
Know your skin; Allergies, sensitivity, reaction anything.
Jolen works great by it self, but others have had a reaction, so BE CAREFUL! AVOID EYES, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. 

My steps work well for me, because I exfoliate my skin and Apply the enzyme mask and finish with a natural oil to moisturize. I do this all at night, so my skin can rest up throughout the night and wakeup looking fresh..

 


So a few months ago, I've been looking for a way to brighten up my complexion and get rid of the peach fuzz on my face, I decided to try Bleaching. After careful and long research, I read many women use this to lighten facial hair and skin.

I picked up Jolen Creame Bleach from my local walmart. ..Come night time I looked at the box and decided to try it out right then and there, I Followed every single step to the core, and applied it to my face. I have pretty good strong skin, thank you god and parents!








It tingled a bit and after 10 minute, i used a wash cloth to wipe my face clean. I washed my face with water (luke warm) , then used Freeman Kiwi and Yogurt Face Wash , to ensure the bleach has been completely removed. I washed the face wash off with hot water then splashed cold water.  I used my Olay exfoliating system for the face wash.

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Add 10 Minutes more to Sparkle
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Because I have pretty good strong skin, i decided to use Freeman enzyme mask, to provide my skin with nutrients. Kind of like getting a lollipop after an injection.

Wash the mask off with some lukewarm water and finish by splashing cold water after 10 minutes (I keep it for as long as I can).
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Finishing touches
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Moisturize with your favorite moisturizer, I prefer to use almond oil as my skin is pretty dry and because its pure, your skin doesnt have to deal with more chemicals..


If your skin isn't looking as glowey, just wait till tomorrow morning. Let your skin rest and watch it glow tomorrow ;)

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Skin Rehab / Recovery *Extra Strength*

Okay this is one of the bad habits I really want to deny, but I can't help myself. After a long night at the club or a party, or simply just crashing, I sometimes Don't wash my makeup off. It's one of the worst things you can do to your skin! But accidents happen and I try my hardest to slather on Vaseline on my face and eye lashes to soften the makeup. Sometimes I even try to use my Equate exfoliating wipes.

I have put together a treatment for my face, to help myself recover from the toxins and dirt that I left behind, due to my selfish reasons.

1. Apply any kind of oil to your face, and leave it on for 10-15 minutes (i usually leave it on for 30, because my skin is super dry). This will help break down your makeup and moisturize your skin, while also supplying your skin with some much needed nutrients. Blow Dry your face periodically to open up pores, and let the oil seep in. (careful not to burn yourself)
   
   
2. Exfoliate! This will help remove any stuck on microscopic makeup and remove dead skin cells. Also will help wash away the oil.
   
3. Put on your favorite pore cleaning mask! I personally like to mix Freeman masks: Strawberry and Chocolate: Detoxifying, Dead Sea Minerals: To clarify and Purge and Add a bit of the Pineapple Enzyme Mask: AHA for a delicious skin treating concoction. If you want to go a natural route, you can always just apply Honey+Lemon Juice.
   
4. Wash off your mask after 10-20 minutes
   
   
5. apply your favorite extra moisturizing face cream. I like Cetaphil for myself!
   
6. Finish and seal your whole face off with some Aloe Gel, this will also help to soothe the skin.

Disclaimer: this may not work for you, but this works amazingly for me. You can change a few things to suit your skin. Before doing this always make sure you know Exactly what your skin likes or dislikes, reacts to or doesn't react to. It's important to know your skin and body before attempting ANY form of home repairs.
 Do a Patch test behind your ears if you need to be sure. Substitute for your favorite products if need be.

Drink tons of water and don't forget the chapped lips!

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Cosmetic Dupe List

 



NARS Laguna/Orgasm Duo- E.L.F. Blushed & Bronzed Compact
NARS Blush in 'Taj Mahal'- NYX Powder Blush in 'Cinnamon'
NARS Blush in 'Sin'- Milani Powder Blush in 'Temptation'
NARS Lipgloss in 'Orgasm'- NYC Liquid Lip Shine in 'Sun Gold'
NARS Lipgloss in 'Turkish Delight'- NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in 'Sugar Pie'
NARS Blush in 'Orgasm'- Mark Good Glowing Powder Blush in 'Afterglow'
NARS Highlighter Powder in 'Ablatross'- E.L.F. Studio Blush in 'Gotta Glow'
NARS Blush in 'Desire'- NYX Powder Blush in 'Pinky'

 
Beauty Blender- Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge
Benefit Benetint- The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in 'Rose Pink'
Benefit Coralista- Jordana Powder Blush in 'Coral Sandy Beach'
Benefit High Beam- E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip in 'Lilac Petal'
Bobbi Brown Eye Smudge Brush- Spa Resource Crease Blender Brush
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks- Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Blush & Highlighter
Clinique Almost Lipstick in 'Black Honey'- Maybelline Wet Shine Lipstick in 'Drippin Honey'
Illamasqua Powder Blusher in 'Hussy'- E.L.F. Cream Blush in 'Heartbreaker'
Lancome Hypnose Mascara- Maybelline The Falsies Mascara



MAC Studio Fix Fluid- Revlon Colorstay Foundation
MAC Mineralize Satinfinish- Revlon Photoready Foundation
MAC Lipstick in 'Angel'- Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in 'Pink Pout'
MAC Paint Pots- Maybelline Color Tattoo 24Hr Cream Gel Shadows
MAC 226 Eye Brush- Quo Crease Shadow Brush
MAC Eyeshadow in 'All That Glitters'- NYX Eyeshadow in 'Champagne'
MAC Paint in 'Bare Canvas'- L'Oreal HiP Paint in 'Secretive'
MAC Fluidline in 'Blacktrack'- Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner in 'Blackest Black'
MAC Creamsheen Lipglass in 'Boy Bait'- NYX Round Lipgloss in 'Whipped'
MAC Eyeshadow in 'Carbon'- Essence Eyeshadow in 'Newcomer'
MAC Lipstick in 'Chatterbox'- NYX Round Lipstick in 'Louisiana'
MAC Lip Pencil in 'Chesnut'- NYX Slim Lip Pencil in 'Espresso'
MAC Lipstick in 'Creme D'Nude'- Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in 'Soft Nude'
MAC Eyeshadow in 'Expensive Pink'- NYX Eyeshadow in 'Peach'
MAC Pigment in 'Dark Soul'- Jane Eye Zing in 'Clubbing'
MAC Lipstick in 'Girl About Town'- Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in 'In Vogue'
MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick- NYX Round Lipstick in 'Circle'
MAC Eyeshadow in 'Amber Lights'- Milani Powder Eyeshadow in 'Sun Goddess'
MAC Eyeshadow in 'Woodwinked'- Milani Powder Eyeshadow in 'Golden Bronze'
MAC 187 Duo Fibre Stippling Brush- Flirt! Skunk Brush
MAC Pigment in 'Silver'- Milani Smooth Finish Eyeshadow in 'Mercury'
MAC Lipstick in 'Lady Danger'- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 'Fire & Ice'
MAC Eyeshadow in 'Naked Lunch'- Wet 'N' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow in 'Fine Wink'
MAC Lipstick in 'Dainty Cake'- NYC Ultra Moist Lip Wear in 'Firefly'
MAC Powder Blush in 'Peachykeen'- Revlon Matte Powder Blush in 'Peachykeen'
MAC Pro Lash Mascara- Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
MAC Eyeshadow in 'Satin Taupe' - Covergirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow in 'Tapestry Taupe'
MAC Eyeshadow in 'Shroom'- Annabelle Mono Eyeshadow in 'Helium'
Make Up For Ever HD Powder- E.L.F. High Definition Powder
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencils- Milani Liquif'Eye Metallic Pencil Liner
Urban Decay Naked Palette- NYX Nude On Nude Natural Look Kit
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion- E.L.F. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in 'Mildew'- Prestige Eyeshadow in 'Iguana'
 


Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat- Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch
Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer- Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer
Stila Eyeshadow in 'Kitten'- Sally Girl Eyeshadow in 'Silver Lining'
Stila Lip Glaze in 'Apricot'- Prestige Jet Stream Lipgloss in 'Fuzzy Navel'
Stila Lipstick in 'Jane'- Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in 'Birthday Suit'


Chanel Glossimer in 'Blizzard'- Wet 'N' Wild Mega Slicks Lip Gloss in 'Bronzeberry'
Chanel Glossimer in 'Giggle'- Neutrogena Moistureshine Lipgloss in 'Chic'
Chanel Precision Lip Definer in 'Nude- Max Factor High Definition Lip Liner in 'Nude'

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Flawless Face for ANY occassion

Flawless base equals flawless face!

These are the steps I take to ensure I look flawless and stay protected! These are the only products (not all at once) I use and the steps I take.

Step 1:

start with a freshly cleansed/exfoliated face to ensure any impurities/dead skin have been removed! (make sure not to exfoliate everyday)

Products:
Freeman Refining facial cleanser
Freeman Kiwi and Yogurt
Clean and Clear Morning Burst

Step 2:

Moisturize your skin and apply sun screen(skip this step at night). *Always wear SPF30+*

Products:
Ponds Dry skin Cream
Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer - SPF 15
Neutrogena Facial Sun Screen SPF 45

Step 3:

Always prime your face with a primer that works for your skin. It helps your makeup glide on better, and last a lot longer, so you use less product and protect your skin as well.

Products:
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer - White

Step 4:

Apply your foundation to get a flawless base, try to use a medium coverage foundation, and only use full coverage if you have horrible break outs or acne scars. Also always use a light hand with foundation, cakey is not sexy. Also try to find a foundation that maximum SPF20. These are great for extra protection and in case you forgot your sun screen. Conceal your dark circles and imperfections, so you don't use a heavy hand with foundation. Or Skip the concealer and use heavy hand with foundation under your eyes.

Products:
Maybelline Fit me- 310 (SPF 18)
Neutrogena Healthy Skin - Natural Tan (SPF 20)
MAC Sculpt - NC40-42 (SPF 15)
NYX Concealer in a Jar - GLOW

Step 5:

Apply powder to set your makeup, there are various brands and types of face powder. I use a light hand since I have dry skin, and set my makeup with a big powder brush. I also use a little extra powder on my under eye area!

Products:
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder - Medium (darker medium of the two)

This may seem like a lot of products or steps, but if you use a little tiny bit, and correctly, you wont feel like a cake.

 

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