LEARN TO APPLY MAKEUP

QUESTION :
I researched make-up techniques on youtube and through google. I practised and experimented different looks, good and bad. I also read the make-up book "making faces," which is great

ANSWER :
Make sure you curl your eyelashes before applying mascara on both sides moving from side to side with the brush upwards
Blending is important
Use a liquid eyeliner that is in the form of a pen for control such as liner feutre.
Apply a small amount of clear gloss on the middle of the lips on top of your favourite lipstick to emphasise plumpness
Use a green concealer for red marks (with foundation on top) and a skin colour concealer for both red and dark marks.

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Everyday Everyway

PROFESSIONAL POLISH
1. With Eye Shader Brush, apply soft pink shade from Come Heather Colour Surge Eye Shadow Trio from lashline to brow bone. Sweep dusty lilac shade above the crease using Eye Contour Brush.
2. Apply Kohl Shaper For Eyes in Black Amethyst to top lashline. Enhance with darkest shadow using Eye Definer Brush. For added drama, add dark shade to outer corners in a ">" shape.
3. Sweep Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Smoldering Plum on apples of cheeks, blending up towards hairline.
4. Apply Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss. Outline lips with Quickliner For Lips in Bamboo and fill in center to create a stain effect.

Great Skin Tip
Start your morning off right with 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula. Nudges away roughness, flakiness to refine skin. Clears the way for moisture. Perfect for all skin types.

A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR
1. Blend Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Truffle from lashline to crease.Using Eye Shadow Brush, layer on brown shade from Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad in Polar Blue. Highlight under brow bone with ivory shade. Apply light blue shade at inner corner and midway across lid. Use deep blue shade on outer corner in a “>” shape.
2. Rim eyes with Kohl Shaper For Eyes in Black Denim. Start from inner corner building a thicker line to outer corner. With Eye Definer Brush, use deep blue shade of Polar Blue Quad to soften eyeliner. Top with High Impact Mascara.
3. Keep cheek colour soft by applying Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Smoldering Plum to apples of cheeks.
4. Line and fill in center of lips with Defining Liner For Lips in Berry Nude. Add High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15 in Nearly Violet. Gloss lips with Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in Play-full Plump.

Great Skin Tip
Fast-acting Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips gets skin ready for evening makeup. Tugless formula speeds away even waterproof mascara.

NATURAL GLOW
1. Apply Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Lucky Penny all over lid—from lashline to brow bone.
2. Define top and bottom lashlines with Cream Shaper For Eyes in Chocolate Lustre.
3. Sweep Blushing Blush Powder Blush
4. Apply Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Bamboo Pink.

Great Skin Tip
Whether you’re going for a walk around the block or a quick ride in the car, protect skin from UVA/UVB rays and environmental irritants with City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25. High-level daily sun protection is sheer, weightless. Perfect alone or under makeup.

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Get Creative! By Colourcraft MAC

Every artist must be daring to hone her craft. Go ga-ga over this dizzying array of new hues. The self-made individuality of arts and craft finds its way in a soaring one-of-a-kind creation: you. Don't skimp on the materials.

LIPSTICK
Madly Creative Pink neutral with white pearl
Ever Embellish Plum brown with red pearl
Made with Love Bright coral pink
Colour Crafted Milky pink
Trimming Talk Bright fuchsia
Most Popular Purple with yellow undertone

LIPGLASS
Pretty Pattern - Warm dirty beige
Crazy Haute - Blue pink
Nice Mix Up - Burnt ginger
Funky Fusion - Pink coral
Eclectic Edge - Cool violet
Miss Marble - Muted pink

MINERALIZE EYE SHADOW
Assemblage White with silver pearl/Deep Grey/ Black with silver glitter/ Warm yellow gold
Odd Bits Mid-tone Silver Grey /Dusty Rose with gold pearl/ Dark burgundy/ Peachy bronze
Fashion Patch Ice Blue/ Off white/ Black with silver glitter/Light white pink
Eccentricity Rich gold/ Light violet /Deep plum/Rich bronze
Natural Flare Copper /Yellow orange / Dirty brown/ Rich gold
Girlish Romp Dirty violet/Yellow white w/ Gold pearl/ Light pastel coral/ Mid-tone pink

MINERALIZE BLUSH
Hand-finish Light pink with deep gold veining
Fad-dabulous Dirty Burnt coral with yellow gold veining
Daft Pink Deep blue pink with light white yellow veining
Improvise Mid-tone neutral coral with light white yellow gold veining
Cheek & Cheerful Mid-tone bronzy brown with yellow gold veining
Style Demon Dirty brick red with copper veining

MINERALIZE SKINFINISH
Sunny By Nature Rich Bronze with pink pearl
Cheeky Bronze Soft Golden Coral with bronze pearl
Porcelain Pink Soft pinky coral with gold veining
Triple Fusion Left : Soft Champagne Gold; Center: Soft Golden Pink; Right: Rose Pink with Golden Nuances
Smooth Merge Left: Soft Champagne Pink; Center: Deep Rose; Right: Pale Cool Pink
Warm Blend Left: Antique Gold; Center: Mahogany Bronze; Right: Copper
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MAC SS09 Tendertone Beet & Berry

The complete look includes (4) products.

US $60.50

Begin with Prep+Prime Lip to hydrate, smooth, and refine lips. Use Beet Lip Pencil to contour the mouth, filling in the lips a bit for a berry base of colour. Use 316 Lip Brush to blend Violetta Lipstick over Beet Pencil for a rich purple stain. Finish with a light application of Nico Lipglass for a see-through light shimmer of lavender.
Lipstick
Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous.
3g / 0.1 US OZ US $14.00

Lip Pencil
A pencil designed for shaping, lining or filling in the lip. Lip Pencils have a smooth, creamy texture that is perfect for lining the lips or filling them in. They are long-lasting and available in a wide selection of colours that each work well with many different lipstick shades. The colour of Lip Pencils is protected by Vitamin E, which acts as an anti-oxidant, and they contain emollients that moisturize the lips. Lip Pencils can be worn alone, with Lipstick, or Lipglass.
1.45g / 0.05 US OZ US $13.00

Tinted Lipglass
A unique lip gloss available in a wide variety of colours that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.
4.8g / 0.17 oz US $14.00

316 Lip Brush/Covered Brush
For controlled lipstick or eye liner application and comes with a metal cover. This brush has small, flat, firm fibres and a tapered tip. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickel-plated brass ferrules.
17 cm US $19.50 read more

MAC SS09 Tendertone Blue Flare

The complete look includes (5) products.

US $92.00

Prep eyes with Prep+Prime Eye to hydrate and improve skin texture. Use 222 Blending Brush to apply Aquadisiac Eye Shadow on the eyelid, concentrating the colour in the middle of the lid. Switch to 219 Pencil Brush to blend Atlantic Blue Eye Shadow on the outer corner of the eyelid, and through the crease with precision, for a soft graphic effect. Complete the look with a light application of Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack on both upper and lower lashes.

Eye Shadow
Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.
1.5g / 0.05 oz US $14.50
Aquadisiac
Deep sea turquoise (Lustre)
Atlantic Blue
Bright violet blue (Matte)

Zoom Lash
This instant volume mascara power-lifts the lashes into length, curls them up...builds them faster than you can wink! Precision control wand glides smoothly down lashes to provide a gorgeously silky upward “sweep”. Smudgeproof and long-wearing!
9.0 g / 0.31 US OZ US $12.00

222 Tapered Blending Brush
Applying, contouring or highlighting powder-based products such as eye shadow, powder, or Pigment. Soft round "brush" tapers into a tip. Of natural fibres.
17 cm US $28.00

219 Pencil Brush
For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil-shaped tip. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickel-plated brass ferrules.
17 cm US $23.00
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MAC SS09 Tendertone Slightly Inked

The complete look includes (6) products.

US $100.00

Use 217 Blending Brush to apply a sheer layer of Nude Cream Colour Base over the eyelid and through the crease. Use a tapered blending brush to blend Pink Venus Eye Shadow through the crease for a soft, warm contour. Use a lash curler to give eyes a lift before using 208 Brow Brush to line the upper lashline with Dipdown Fluidline. Finish with a light coat of Plush Lash Mascara in Plushblack on both upper and lower lashes.
Eye Shadow
Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.
1.5g / 0.05 oz US $14.50

Cream Colour Base
Versatile and multi-purpose, Cream Colour Base can be applied directly to bare skin, or layered over foundation, moisturizer, or powder. Apply with a brush, sponge, or fingers. Colour effects range from a light veil to highly dramatic, depending on method of application. Fragrance-free and non-acnegenic. (The following shade is not recommended for use in lip area: Fawntastic. The following shades are not recommended for use in the eye area: Fabulush and Improper Copper.)
3.2g/.12 US oz. US $16.50

Fluidline
Ultra-smooth, Fluidline’s gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on “foolproof” with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes. Brush sold separately.
3 g/0.1 oz US $15.00

Plush Lash
A mascara formulated to instantly plump up lashes for extreme voluptuous effect. Works fast. Builds volume smoothly and evenly from root to tip. Delivers a silky, flexible, full fan of lashes. Fluid formula lightly coats lashes one layer at a time without smearing, smudging or clumping. Goes on via an innovative, specially patented wand with a v-shaped groove that prunes the bristles on one side while leaving the other side full and lush. The short bristles coax the lashes upward to an extraordinarily sophisticated yet flirtatious curl, while the other side separates and combs the lashes root-to-tip creating a long, well-defined glamour lash. Volumizing, lengthening, curling, lifting. This mascara features everything you want, with all the top mascara no’s: no clumping, spiking, smudging or flaking.
9.0 g / 0.31 US OZ US $12.00

208 Angled Brow Brush
Applies colour to the brow. Use to define or add "fill". Its precise angled tip provides pro-style application. Synthetic / natural blend fibre. Use to apply powder, liquid or cream products.
US $19.50

217 Blending Brush
For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickel-plated brass ferrules.
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NEW! ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR

NEW DOUBLE WEAR FOR EYES
Price : 17.50

With our new Shadow Creme and Eye Pencil, you’ll love. Creme eyeshadow delivers intense color that lasts up to 15 hours and goes on fast. Long-Wear, Stay-True Color It's stay-true color at your fingertips with matte to demi-pearl finishes.
* Creamy formula goes on smoothly, blends easily.
* Seamless coverage won't crease or fade.
* Can be worn alone or layered under powder eyeshadow.
For all skintypes and ideal for mature skin as it minimizes pulling and tugging of the delicate eyelid.

New! Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil
Price : 19.00
Long-wearing eye pencil lines and defines with smooth, even color that looks fresh all day.
Wears for 12 hours. Sets in seconds. Lightweight, creamy formula glides on effortlessly. Rich, stay-true color won't feather or bleed. Double-ended pencil has smudger on one end, color on the other.

FORMULA FACTS Ophthalmologist-tested, Fragrance-free.
The Double Wear Collection Long-wear makeup for lips, eyes and face. Now the look you see in the morning is the look you keep all day. Double Wear stays in place, stays fresh and natural. Looks flawless through heat, humidity, non-stop activity.
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Lancome Lips

BAUME BAISER

Hydrating Balm Sensual Massage for Lips
The first sweet kiss lip balm.
Kiss and moisturise … A unique sensorial experience witha surprising avant-garde texture. A mellow cushion which is both firm and soft-centred and steeps lips in a moisturizing formula. A soft massage for luscuious lips.
A pack with lavish rounded shapes designed especially for this cute, mouth-watering texture with a delicious flavour of coconut. True pleasure for every sense.
A soft texture which leaves your lips moisturized, smooth and looking sensual. A formula that would preserve the balm so it could be used ad infinitum.
Revolutionnary Application: kiss the Pillow-Balm and gently massage your lips. A totally new routine for voluptuous application to the lips.

DESTINY CUBE
Secret Game for Eyes and Lips
Seduction is a game of mystery. This myseterious little cube with 26 facets will reveal the keys of bewitchment… Throw it and one of its faces foretells the future. Enchanting? Femme fatale? Jealous? Flirtatious? Secretive? It's up to Destiny Cube to decide…
Protected inside lies an eye shadow duo on the one side and a lipstick with matching gloss on the other.
Two duets:
• Charisma : an intense bronze gaze with a touch of mauve and delicately pink lips.
• Deep Fascination : radiant beige and fair green shades for the eyes and a sophisticated burgundy mouth. read more

MAC SS09 Black to Earth Silver Stroke

The complete look includes (4) products.US $69.00

Use Technakohl Liner in Earthline to draw a strong line above the upper lashes. Follow with using 219 Pencil Brush to diffuse the line to a softer intensity. Use a soft, but dense brush to blend Family Silver Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo over the eyelid and through the crease. Keep the intensity of colour on the eyelid and crease, and clean under the browbone for a sculpted look. Finish the look by applying a delicate coat of Mascara X in Black on both upper and lower lashes.

Mineralize Eye Shadow (Duo)US $19.00
Two Mineralize Eye Shadows in one large compact. One shade features a mélange of three shades, the other provides a complementary or contrasting solid shade. Both provide medium buildable and lightweight application with a pearlized frost finish. Limited edition.
2.5 g / 0.08 us oz

Technakohl Liner US $14.50
A mechanical pencil-style liner. In formula, soft and creamy, with an intense, rich, colour deposit. Blends on application: dries quickly to a long-wear, non-smudge finish. Versatile. An easy way to line the top and lower lash line of the eye. When applied at a 90 degree angle, provides a thin precision line. For thicker application, apply at a flat angle. 0.35g / 0.012 us oz

Mascara X US $12.50
Mascara X builds dramatically longer, thicker and glossier looking lashes. The softer fiber of the football-shaped brush delivers maximum payoff on the lashes. Mascara X doesn't clump or smudge, is ophthalmologist tested and designed to be long-wearing. It builds and strengthens lashes with a vegetable derived protein and contains Panthenol to condition the lashes. Easily removed with Pro Eye Makeup Remover, it's available in Black and Dark Brown. 6.5 g / 0.23 US OZ

219 Pencil BrushUS $23.00
For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil-shaped tip. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickel-plated brass ferrules.17 cm read more

MAC SS09 Black to Earth Blue Smoke

The complete look includes (5) products.US $101.50

Begin by using Blooz Eye Kohl to line above the upper lashline, and the inner rim of lower lashes. Follow by smudging the line with a soft brush, such as 239 Shading Brush. Use Brush 239 Shading Brush to blend Fluidline in Waveline over the eyelid, diffusing the colour through the contour of the crease. Use a tapered blending brush, such as 222 Blending Brush to apply Naval Blue Pigment over the Waveline, and blend softly through the crease. Switch back to 239 Shading Brush to blend Naval Blue Pigment through the lower lashes for an indigo smoky effect.

Pigment US $19.50
Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Does not streak or cake. Easy to blend and long-lasting. Please note: Pigments are sold by weight not volume. Containers can appear to be less than full due to settling of the product.7.5g / 0.26 oz

Eye Kohl US $14.50
A soft-on pencil liner that lines, defines and shades the eyes with rich colour and a silky-smooth, matte/pearl finish. Ophthalmologist tested.

FluidlineUS $15.00
Ultra-smooth, Fluidline’s gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on “foolproof” with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes. Brush sold separately.
3 g/0.1 oz

222 Tapered Blending Brush US $28.00
Applying, contouring or highlighting powder-based products such as eye shadow, powder, or Pigment. Soft round "brush" tapers into a tip. Of natural fibres.17 cm

239 Eye Shader BrushUS $24.50
Soft and dense to shade or blend eye shadow or emollient-based products. This brush has a tapered, rounded edge with smooth, firm, fine fibres. It can be used to build intense colour on the eyelid. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickel-plated brass ferrules.17 cm read more

MAC SS09 Black to Earth Black & Earthy

The complete look includes (4) products.US $68.50

Use a soft, but dense brush, such as 217 Blending Brush, to blend Paint Pot in Blackground over the eyelid, and diffuse through the crease. Follow up with blending Carbon Eye Shadow over the Blackground, and also through the lower lashline to create an intense smokiness. Use a firm, but delicate brush to line above upper lashes, and through lower lashline with Blacktrack Fluidline for a patent black effect. Finish this inky black smoky eye by using a black kohl pencil to line the inner rim of lower lashes.

Eye ShadowUS $14.50
Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.
1.5g / 0.05 oz

paint pot US $16.50
A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids Cream-based, can be mixed with M·A·C shadows and liners.5g / 0.17 fl oz

Fluidline US $15.00
Ultra-smooth, Fluidline’s gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on “foolproof” with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes. Brush sold separately.
3 g/0.1 oz

217 Blending BrushUS $22.50
For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibers that are arranged in an oval shape. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickel-plated brass ferrules.17 cm read more

MAC SS09 Black to Earth Ground to Earth

The complete look includes (3) products. US $59.00

Use a tapered blending brush to shade Ground Brown Eye Shadow over the eyelid and through the contour of the crease. Follow with blending Satin Taupe Eye Shadow over the Ground Brown, and through the lower lashline for a soft, smoky effect. Create a delicate line above the upper lash lashes with Point Black Liquidlast Liner. Finish by grooming brows with Beguile Brow Set, and light application of mascara on both upper and lower lashes. Eye Shadow US $14.50 Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.1.5g / 0.05 oz
Brow Set US $13.50 Slick! Strokes on. Adds shine, style, grooming, overall wow! to the brows. A brush-on gel that grooms and slicks brows into shape without flaking or stiffening the brows. Available in several tinted shades or clear, it can be used on its own, or for a nice natural look stroke over Eye Brows. May also be used on lashes, sideburns, and chops - any facial hair.8 g/0.28 oz
Liquidlast Liner US $16.5 A rich colour liquid eye liner that combines long-lasting wear with a non-smudge, non-flake precision line. Goes on effortlessly. Applies with its own brush to draw a perfectly defined line. Available in a wide range of classic and trend shades. 2.5 ml/0.084 oz read more

MAC SS09 Hydraluminous The Unbare Lip

The complete look includes (3) products US $51.50

Perfect the lip with a neutral lip pencil, such as Oak or Subculture, if necessary. Use Slimshine in Bare to create a soft, nude emollient lip. Finish by using 242 Shader Brush to apply Clear Lipglass over Bare for a super,high-shine effect.Slimshine Lipstick (US $14.50) A new Lipstick combining creamy emolliency with a unique sheer colour pay-off. Finishes include cream, sparkling pearl and metallic. Provides the shine and moisturizing comfort of a gloss but with a smooth, non-sticky finish. Distinctive on and off.
Clear Lipglass (US $14.00) A unique lip gloss that can create a high gloss, glass like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Clear Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips and a tiny bead of this highly concentrated product is all that's needed to cover the lip area.
242 Shader BrushUS ($23.00) For powder, concealer or emollient-based product application. This brush has firm fibers carefully shaped to form a rounded edge for a smooth, even finish. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials.

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MAC SS09 Hydraluminous Bare & Glossy

The complete look includes (4) products.US $72.50

Groom brows with brow set in Girl Boy to add a warmth and subtle shine. Use a lash curler to open up eyes first before applying a generous coat of Coal Black Pro Lash Mascara. Finish by using 252 Shader Brush to apply a thin layer of Gloss over the eyelid for a sophisticated, but high powered shine.Clear Gloss (US$18.00) A colour-free gel formulated for full-on shine, M·A·C Gloss adds polish, shine and highlights to bare or made-up skin.
252 Large Shader Brush 17 cm (US $29.00) Soft but firm bristles for shading with eye shadow or emollient-based products. This brush has soft, firm fibers arranged in a square shape. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials.They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles,nickel-plated brass ferrules.
Brow Set (US$13.50) Slick! Strokes on. Adds shine, style, grooming, overall wow! to the brows. A brush-on gel that grooms and slicks brows into shape without flaking or stiffening the brows. Available in several tinted shades or clear, it can be used on its own, or for a nice natural look stroke over Eye Brows.
Pro Lash (US$12.00) Lengthening, thickening, non-flaking, non-smudging totally hard-wearing. A real hardworking mascara that is lush and luxe in its finish. Good to layer. Apply one coat of Pro Lash for enhanced, defined lashes. For more drama, build up the layers. To layer - apply, allow to dry, then apply again. Pro Lash works the hardest when applied right from the roots of the lashes to the tips. For volume, apply ProLash to the top side of the lashes first,then to the under side.

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MAC SS09 Hydra Luminously Rich

The complete look includes 3 products US $60.00

Luminously Rich Use a firm brush, such as 252 Shader Brush, to blend Antiqued Gold Cream Colour Base over the eyelid, through the crease, up to the browbone. Follow up by blending All That Glitters Eye Shadow over Antiqued Gold to create a luminescent finish over eyes. Groom brows with Clear Brow Set for a polished effect.Eye Shadow US $14.50 Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well. Cream Colour Base US $16.50. Versatile and multi-purpose, Cream Colour Base can be applied directly to bare skin, or layered over foundation, moisturizer, or powder. Apply with a brush, sponge, or fingers. Colour effects range from a light veil to highly dramatic,depending on method of application. Fragrance-free andnon-acnegenic. 252 Large Shader Brush 17cm US$29.00. Soft but firm bristles for shading with eye shadow or emollient-based products. This brush has soft, firm fibers arranged in a square shape. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles,nickel-plated brass ferrules.

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MAC SS09 Tendertone

The medium: tender tones, leached out shades, ice cream scoops of colour. All applied playfully - as if this were your first makeup ever. What's key, the colour contrasts and how fresh they appear - as a sheer wash, a fabulous cloud of fairy dust. Almost a Rainbow - Slightly Inked - Blue Flare - Beet & Berry. a. Tendertone Almost a Rainbow includes (5) products.US $93.50
Use a tapered blending brush, such as 224 Brush; blend Passionate Eye Shadow over the eyelid and through the crease for a warm rosy contour. Sweep Passionate through the lower lashes with a soft brush that offers control, much like 239 Shading Brush. Use 224 Blending Brush to blend Goldmine Eye Shadow through the inner corner of eye, upwards over the browbone. Follow by blending Goldmine just below the lower lashline towards the upper cheekbone for a soft "kabuki" flare of colour. Use 239 Shading Brush with Goldmine to accent the inner corner lower lashline for an eye opening effect. Finish with two to three coats of Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack on curled lashes.
b. Tendertone Slightly Inked, The complete look includes (6)products.US $100.00
Use 217 Blending Brush to apply a sheer layer of Bamboo Cream Colour Base over the eyelid and through the crease. Use a tapered blending brush to blend Pink Venus Eye Shadow through the crease for a soft, warm contour. Use a lash curler to give eyes a lift before using 208 Brow Brush to line the upper lashline with Dipdown Fluidline. Finish with a light coat of Plush Lash Mascara in Plushblack on both upper and lower lashes.
c. Tendertone Blue Flare,The complete look includes (5)products.US $92.00
Prep eyes with Prep+Prime Eye to hydrate and improve skin texture. Use 222 Blending Brush to apply Aquadisiac Eye Shadow on the eyelid, concentrating the colour in the middle of the lid. Switch to 219 Pencil Brush to blend Atlantic Blue Eye Shadow on the outer corner of the eyelid, and through the crease with precision, for a soft graphic effect. Complete the look with a light application of Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack on both upper and lower lashes.
d. Tendertone Beet & Berry,The complete look includes (4) products.US $60.50
Begin with Prep+Prime Lip to hydrate, smooth, and refine lips. Use Beet Lip Pencil to contour the mouth, filling in the lips a bit for a berry base of colour. Use 316 Lip Brush to blend Violetta Lipstick over Beet Pencil for a rich purple stain. Finish with a light application of Nico Lipglass for a see-through light shimmer of lavender. read more

MAC SS09 Hydraluminous

This season's take on played-down makeup is less about colour than light texture and looking fresh. Think pearl highlights, abundant gloss...but more importantly, consider where's its applied, unexpectedly on cheeks, brows, lids...,Luminously Rich - Gloss on Gloss - Bare & Glossy - The Unbare Lip. a. Hydraluminous Luminously Rich, The complete look includes (3)products.US $60.00
Use a firm brush, such as 252 Shader Brush, to blend Antiqued Gold Cream Colour Base over the eyelid, through the crease, up to the browbone. Follow up by blending All That Glitters Eye Shadow over Antiqued Gold to create a luminescent finish over eyes. Groom brows with Clear Brow Set for a polished effect.
b. Hydraluminous Gloss on Gloss, The complete look includes (2)products.US $47.00
Hydrate skin with Strobe Cream for a soft luminescent sheenon skin.Use clean fingers with a neutral Blushcreme, such as Ladyblush or Uncommon, to apply a soft contour on cheeks. Apply a generous coat of Plush Glass in Ample Pink to moisturize and plump the lips, while boosting the natural rosy color as well.
c. Hydraluminous Bare & Glossy,The complete look includes (4)products.US $72.50
Groom brows with brow set in Girl Boy to add a warmth and subtle shine. Use a lash curler to open up eyes first before applying a generous coat of Coal Black Pro Lash Mascara. Finish by using 252 Shader Brush to apply a thin layer of Gloss over the eyelid for a sophisticated, but high powered shine.
d. Hydraluminous The UnbareLip,The complete look includes (3)products.US $51.50
Perfect the lip with a neutral lip pencil, such as Oak or Subculture, if necessary. Use Slimshine in Bare to create a soft, nude emollient lip. Finish by using 242 Shader Brush to apply Clear Lipglass over Bare for a super, high-shine effect. read more

MAC SS09 Artifice

Don't look now. Unconventional is in. And "bizarre" - even at its most extreme - can be beautiful to create the more striking looks of the season. Key: Faultlessly fake lashes, and big, over-sculpted, red lips. Artifice isn't real. It's fun. Flaunt it! Fabulously False - Unapologetically Red - Brow Elegance - Brilliantly Bizarre. a. Artifice - Fabulously False includes (4)products. US$62.50
Prep eyelids with Prep+Prime Eye to neutralize lid colour and improve texture. With eyes looking straight forward, use 266 Angled Brush with Carbon Eye Shadow to draw a line through the crease, following the natural contour. Use a clean blending brush to diffuse the contour line upwards, and then build on the sharp line of Carbon through the crease for more intensity if necessary. Use a lash curler to give lashes alift, before applying false lashes. Measure and trim 1 Lash to fit the upper lashline and use Clear or Dark Duo Adhesive to apply. Finish by using Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack to line above lashes,keeping the line precise and elongated. Use M·A·C Cleansing Tips to correct any flaws along the contour and lashline.
b. Artifice - Unapologetically Red The complete look includes (3) products.US$46.50
Begin with Prep+Prime Lip to moisturize, smooth and refine lips. Use Lip Pencil in Redd to contour the mouth, following the natural shape and perfecting where needed. Use 316 Lip Brush to blend Morange Lipstick with Redd Lip Pencil, to create a vibrant orange-red creamy finish.
c. Artifice - Brow Elegance The complete look includes (3)products. US$40.00
Prep eyelids with Prep+Prime Eye to neutralize lid colour and improve texture. Tame brows and create a bit of shine by grooming with Clear Brow Set. Use Stud Eye Brows to draw a line through the brow that accentuates the top only, keeping the line stark and precise. Use a lash curler to give lashes a lift, before applying two-three coats of Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack.
d. Artifice-Brilliantly Bizarre The complete look includes (4)products. US$70.50
Apply 2 to 3 coats of "O" Lipstick straight from the tube for full impact coverage over the lips. Use Brush 242 Shader Brush to stipple and set "O" Lipstick with Pigment in Blue Brown for a high metallic finish. Continue to use 242 Shader Brush to apply a generous layer of Pro Longwear Coat in Mirror over the lips for a sparkle effect. read more

MAC SS09 Black to Earth

Forget perfection. Eyes go messy, totally mussed, in shimmering boot polish black and blatantly applied mineral blues. This look is about melted liners, smudged shadows, creamy textures, and eyes punked in gloss. Bad is good. Silver Stroke - Blue Smoke - Ground to Earth - Black & Earthy. a.Black to Earth - Silver Stroke The complete look includes (4)products US $69.00
Use Technakohl Liner in Earthline to draw a strong line above the upper lashes. Follow with using 219 Pencil Brush to diffuse the line to a softer intensity. Use a soft, but dense brush to blend Family Silver Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo over the eyelid and through the crease. Keep the intensity of colour on the eyelid and crease, and clean under the browbone for a sculpted look. Finish the look by applying a delicate coat of Mascara X in Black on both upper and lower lashes.
b. Black to Earth - Black & Earthy The complete look includes (4) products.US $68.50
Use a soft, but dense brush, such as 217 Blending Brush, to blend Paint Pot in Blackground over the eyelid, and diffuse through the crease. Follow up with blending Carbon Eye Shadow over the Blackground, and also through the lower lashline to create an intense smokiness. Use a firm, but delicate brush to line above upper lashes, and through lower lashline with Blacktrack Fluidline for a patent black effect. Finish this inky black smoky eye by using a black kohl pencil to line the inner rim of lower lashes.
c.Black to Earth - Blue Smoke The complete look includes (5)products. US $101.50
Begin by using Blooz Eye Kohl to line above the upper lashline, and the inner rim of lower lashes. Follow by smudging the line with a soft brush, such as 239 Shading Brush. Use Brush 239 Shading Brush to blend Fluidline in Waveline over the eyelid, diffusing the colour through the contour of the crease. Use a tapered blending brush, such as 222 Blending Brush to apply Naval Blue Pigment over the Waveline, and blend softly through the crease. Switch back to 239 Shading Brush to blend Naval Blue Pigment through the lower lashes for an indigo smoky effect.
d.Black to Earth - Ground to Earth The complete look includes (4) productsUS $59.00
Use a tapered blending brush to shade Ground Brown Eye Shadow over the eyelid and through the contour of the crease. Follow with blending Satin Taupe Eye Shadow over the Ground Brown, and through the lower lashline for a soft, smoky effect. Create a delicate line above the upper lash lashes with Point Black Liquidlast Liner. Finish by grooming brows with Beguile Brow Set, and light application of mascara on both upper and lower lashes. read more

CG Smoothers AquaSmooth

Price : $10.11

Designed with AquaCurrent Science, this vitamin-enriched formula directs moisture to your skin's surface to improve its condition over time, while giving smooth, even coverage that makes imperfections virtually vanish before your eyes. This solid makeup transforms into a liquid during application, then dries to an even, powder-light finish.

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