1. Never touch your face, doing so can lead to break outs.
2. Always wash and moisturize your face in an upward motion to help minimize sagging skin in the future.
3. Do not “pop” or squeeze pimples in order not to cause a tiny pit or scar.
4. The easiest way to freshen up makeup during the day is to blot oily areas (nose, forehead & chin) with a tissue then apply a thin layer of foundation.
5. Women of color DO need to protect their skin from harmful elements such as the sun. Be sure to choose a SPF formulated moisturizer to keep skin healthy.
Beauty Quickie: If you are prone to develop dark eye circles it is best to avoid using mascara on your lower lashes. Applying mascara on the lower lashes can cast a shadow causing the area under your eyes to look even darker.
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Beauty Quickie: Get brighter, dazzling looking eyes by applying gold eyeshadow right above the lash line as well as the inner corner of the eyes. By applying a light eyeshadow you help open up your eyes bringing them center stage.
Beauty Quickie: Ever wake up in the morning and realize the little corner of product inside your tube of makeup was actually gone days ago? Running out of a beauty product can happen to the best of us but should not cause you anxiety. If you need to prime lids for eye makeup first apply moisturizer followed by foundation. These steps will help lock your makeup in place just like primer.
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1966 Magazine Editor Alicia Suggs dishes on her new favorite beauty product and explains why it could just be your next beauty buy as well.
1966: Okay Alicia so tell us about this product that you are obsessed with now.
Alicia: Alright, it’s called Maybelline New York Master Glaze By FaceStudio and the shade that I am currently wearing in the picture is Make a Mauve. I love it because at times I have such a hard time finding a blush that will give me a more natural flush. I have a very yellow undertone to my skin so applying strong red or super pink blushes makes me look like Homie the Clown (laughs). Not a good look!
1966: What type of blush do you normally wear then?
Alicia: I usually just stick to a blush that is more peachy-orange. I find that such a shade is more universally pleasing on all skin tones so I stick to that family of tints. However, I love the look of rosy cheeks on women, to me it gives such a youthful, fresh look to the skin.
1966: Agreed. So then, why do you recommend Maybelline New York Master Glaze?
Alicia: If you have a strong undertone like me, you already know the struggle. This product seems to almost diffuse the yellow undertone giving me a nice warm complexion. Also, it lasts and stays on all day without having to reapply which helps save on product and money in the end.
1966: Thanks Alicia for taking the time the share and everyone go check out Maybelline New York Master Glaze by FaceStudio!
Beauty Quickie: Tweezing your brows does not have to be a painful experience, this beauty routine can be fixed in a pinch (all pun intended). Begin by softening your skin with a cotton ball that has been soaked with warm water or facial cream. Dab the cotton all over the tweeze area before you start to pluck.
Why You Want It: If you are a fan of Tarte products you will want to get your hands on this new exclusive as well as limited edition makeup set. The Tarte Bon Voyage Collecter’s Set includes 7 Tarte essentials to help you achieve a glamorous makeup look while even on-the-go. Keep your lush products altogether thanks to a nifty and elegant travel bag.
Beauty Quickie: Many women stop at just concealer in order to make their eyes look like sparkling diamonds. Concealer works to hide dark circles, but adding a layer of highlighter on top of this product can do wonders! Adding highlighter on top of concealer will give skin an iridescent shimmer thus making the eyes look brighter and awake.
Beauty Quickie: Sometimes makeup brushes can take a beating causing fibers to fall out or be damaged by harsh detergents. Prevent this by using a gentle shampoo in order to can clean brushes and keep them in shape as well as ready for use. Either lather up the brushes with the shampoo or allow them to soak in a cup. Add a small amount of baby shampoo to water then swish your brushes around and allow them to sit in the cup. After a bit rinse the makeup brushes and gently dry them.
Do you love eyeliner makeup designs but find that creating them on yourself is as difficult as pushing a ball of yarn through the eye of a needle? Do you always seem to create the cat-eye look that you want only to smudge it? If you answered yes to one or both questions then boy do we have the product for you!
Eye Rock Designer Liner are easy to apply stick-on adhesives that allow you to create an array of dazzling eye makeup designs. Simply peel a liner you desire to use, cut it to fit your eye then place it as close to the lash line as possible. If there is a little space between the stick-on adhesive and your lash line, just fill in the space with eyeliner and you are set!
