Did you know that the only reason why your makeup looks so smudgy and awful compared to a job done by a professional using exactly the same products you use? Its simple! They use the right tools. The right brushes for every different thing, the right sponges and the right strokes! Now here's how to go about it the right way! A quick rundown on your daily makeup application!
First cleanse the skin

Moisturise ( No. moisturising would not clog pores. Infact, all beauty specialist recognise this as very essential. It serves as protective layer for makeup and really helps makeup glide better and stay true.

Remember, your eyebrows frame the whole face, its actually the only thing people really see before they notice your whole facial look. Pull attention to your eyes the right way. Your eyebrows should have been tweezed a day before. Click on the link to see tips for brow tweezing the right way.

Now, apply foundation using a foundation brush or wedge sponge. Thats the secret to having the foundation sit well on your skin.

I always apply concealer after foundation so it sits on blemishes over foundation without coflicting the colours.
Apply powder the same shade or one shade lighter than foundation using a fluffy poeder brush. Most important cause it helps powder fall in pores to keep foundation from creasing. Pay attention to the T-zone.

Next is to fill brows with brow pencil. Don't confuse brow pencils with lipliner pencils. They are so different! One true tip! Never use a black pencils. You don't want to look like you are on halloween alone.

Eyeshadows stay longer when its sitting on foundation. If you don't have eyesickles (some form of foundation for eye area) then your foundation should work in this area. When thats done, eyeshadows come in.
Eyeshadows are better applied with the right brushes. There are different shapes and sizes for different areas of the eyes.

If you can't work with liquid eyeliners, don't. Stick to eyeliners and eye definer pencils for the lid areas just above your lashes.
Then mascara!

You wear contacts? Your makeup should be done after you must have worn them.

Now your lips. From lip liners, masks, balm, lipsticks, lip gloss,  So many products come into play here. Watch the colours though and be very very careful how you coordinate. You don't want to cconflict the colours of your shadows and outfit.
Stay warm on lip colurs if you have dramatic eye makeup done.

Best of all, enjoy makeup, use it smartly, feel beautiful and look it. Make money From makeup and enjoy every other fabulousities of beauty.


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Don't listen to people that say makeup is artificial and its best to go natural. Helllllllllloooooooooo! Let them keep their comments at bay. Experiment with colours but don't go over the top. Have fun

Nice One.

I know my question isnt part of your write-up but who knows? I have some black spots on my face what do you think i could use. Been using mary kay formular 3 but it peels my face even though i dont use it daily.

What do you think? Any recommednations for me?

Hi dear Steaming!
I have come across lots of clients that have your kind of problem. Iwas there not too long ago. My first rule for this is, stay away from too many products at a time.It would only make things worse. According to dermatologist, it takes the human skin at least 6wks to conform to the end results of any products you use. Yeah quite a long time ahn? But its worth iit if you stick to the plan. I had the same problem with mary kay. they are my favs for makeup but hey! i can't say the same for skin care. Have you tried the following home made relieving ideas?

Home made remedies prove to be the most efficient in fighting acne, especially because they show no side effects for our body and skin.

For example, you can make a paste from mixing together cinnamon powder and honey. Apply it on the spots at night, before going to sleep and remove it with warm water the next morning. After no more than 2 weeks your skin will be healthy and fresh looking again.

Also, we can use cinnamon powder blended with a teaspoon of lemon juice for the disorders on our complexion. Another method is to massage the face with the skin of a lemon before washing with warm water.183639409

1.If you regularly apply fresh garlic on the spots and rub the swollen area, the problems will vanish without leaving behind any marks.

2. Fresh mint juice and raw papaya juice (including the skin and seeds of the fruit) make wonders when it comes to spots, insect stings, eczema, scabies or other skin infections. You can also use cucumber leaves on the affected area of the skin.

3. Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and leave it there for about half an hour. Afterwards, wash the face with fresh warm water and after a 15 days application, this natural treatment should provide the cure against skin infections and acne scars and spots

4. You can also apply to every spot one of the following remedies in order to remove them from your skin: toothpaste, egg white, salty water, vinegar, ice, strawberry leaves, aloe vera extract, and tomatoes. It is recommended that you apply these natural remedies in the evening and rinse them off with warm water in the morning.

5. Herbalists also recommend echinacea, calendula, tea tree oil, and goldenseal.

6. To thoroughly cleanse your face and pores, use either an almond or oatmeal mask. Mix it with rose water and then apply the paste obtained on your skin, paying special attention to the infected areas. After about 15 minutes, when the paste is dry, remove it with cold water. This helps getting rid of the annoying blackheads and whiteheads. Against blackheads, a paste of ground radish seeds and water will do the trick

6.If you wash your face every morning with warm salty water, this well help keep acne away by getting rid of the oiliness of your skin.

7. Apply tea tree oil to your face by simply using a cotton ball and dab it onto your face. This might have a stinging affect on your skin, but that is a sign that it is working.

8. You can also try using honey on your acne. This is said to help because honey kills bacteria. By killing bacteria, it will also help prevent more acne from appearing.

9. Apply Tomato pulp onto your acne, leave it there for about an hour, and then wash off.

10. Use papaya juice on your acne and this will help with the swelling and redness of the acne.

Much more tips on http://epstitch(dot)co(dot)cc

Stay beautiful dear.

Hi epstich, thanks for your time and all, really informative.

I think i would stick to using either toothpaste or eggwhite on the spots. I really hope it works. Right now, i have decided to stick to neutrogena alcohol-free face toner.

I use neutrogena emulsifying body creme and its really nice on me so i guess the toner should be too. At least there's no salicylic acid or anything strong in it.

Appreciate, thanks.

My dear, the truth is salicyclic acid is actually what helps dry out acne. Acne care products containg salicyclic acid, benzoic perozide are really good. Have you thought about clearing and healing acne and spots from the inside? Yeah cleansing your system. You can do the following to speed up effects of any topical treatment you are currently using.
Using anti biotics- Minocycline
                             Tetracycline
                             Erythromycin
Just enquire from any good pharmaceutical/drug store

I love forever living products when it comes to naturally cleansing the system.
Here's my forever routine.
1. aloe vera drink
2. 2 capsules of forever garlic thyme
3. Exfoliating cleanser (to cleanse face)
4. Forever epiblanc (on spots)

The beautiful thing about forever exfoliating cleanser is, it does both jobs of exfoliating and cleansing and its a non greasy lotion without any acids/ alcohol/ stuff like that.
As you can see in pictures below, it really always begins from inside. So if you treat the insides, the outsides would sure be better and beautiful. Drink lots of water too, plenty of veggies and fruits and cut down on chocolates. They aid breakouts and spots.
Stay beautiful. For more tips, log on to epstitch(dot)co(dot)cc

Steaming, how re you? I can see you are online. Just of recent i changed to Neutrogena moisturizer visibly firmer (ACTIVE COOPER) but makes my complexion dark, though i was using Clear essence maxitone b4, it was ok for abt 2 years but later caused stretch marks on my body so i ve to stop it and tru this forum i changed to Neutogena becos the hand cream is superb. What tube cream do you think i can mix to make my skin fairer. Thx

Steaming, how re you?  I can see you are online.  Just of recent i changed to Neutrogena moisturizer visibly firmer (ACTIVE COOPER) but makes my complexion dark, though i was using Clear essence maxitone b4,  it was ok for abt 2 years but later caused stretch marks on my body so i ve to stop it and tru this forum i changed to Neutogena becos the hand cream is superb. What tube cream do you think i can mix to make my skin fairer. Thx

teetee, m not sure which tube you can use with your cream but you could use this secret oil with it. Thats what m using and its lovely on me, not sure if it removes spots, but it does brightens the skin. Good luck to ya. M sure you agree with me that neutrogena moisturises like no other.

epstich, this forever epiblanc for spots does it really work cos the spots on my face are becoming too stubborn and plenty for my liking. I seriously want to do something about them. Can i rely on this forever thing?

epstich, this forever epiblanc for spots does it really work cos the spots on my face are becoming too stubborn and plenty for my liking. I seriously want to do something about them. Can i rely on this forever thing?

steaming babe, i'll try dt secret oil. thx dear

Hi steaming,
Forever epiblanc does work. the thing about forever is that you have to follow a forever regimen, as a matter of fact you really wouldnt get the best from any product if you are not following a complete regimen of that product. With forever, you have to include the forever drink, for detoxification and cleansing, to rid your system of bacteria, you'd also need the forever beauty pack so you can have, cleansing, exfoliating, facials, toning all in one. (Fluer de Joveance) that would cost you about 10,000.

But heres another catch you'd love to try, using their complete range of spot clearing products, clearasil.co.uk Ultra range.
I just got myself this range and its worth a try.

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@epstitch
Talking about makeup, i am actually interested in becoming a make up artist, can you be of help with training?.For starters i live and work in Lagos. my email addy is babyx02x@yahoo.com. Thanks alot.
The tips u gave earlier are very helpful.

Hi. pls do send a mail regarding learning makeup
epstitch@gmail.com
or call 08037069906

Hi epstitch,
I'm fair in complexion, and will like to know the foundation and make up that's the best for a fair smooth skin. I've not used any before, but will like to start. Also, what eye shadow, maskara, and lip-gloss should i buy?
Thanks

Hi dear,
i really can't say about your foundation or powder cause there are different shades of fair.
but for mascara, use black opal. not strictly though, its just a very good pick for me,
lip gloss, absolute, mary kay and black opal are great finds
For eyeshadows, you could play with different products. mary kay, black radiance, mac, black opal, davies, e.l.f, are all great finds for me.
Ensure to pick right and stay true to your skin tones when picking foundations. Black opal is a little too oily so i go for mary kay foundations and powders. for fair skin, the mary kay range goes from 600-500 for the african type of fair. ensure to test it on your chin around the sides of your face, thats where your skin tone is most true.

be good.

Afribiz:

Hi epstitch,
I'm fair in complexion, and will like to know the foundation and make up that's the best for a fair smooth skin. I've not used any before, but will like to start. Also, what eye shadow, maskara, and lip-gloss should i buy?
Thanks

I dont know why ladies cant just leave their face the way it is(natural).Foundaton ko! Plantation ni!
At the end of the day they'll say "mi o ni ori oko!"

@iceland, i can see your brain is "glazed" over

just do it like NIKE!
but am expecting an expensive baboon! all colours pls.

@ epstitch,

What can be done to stop a face from being rough? I cleanse and moisturise but when the elements of sun and dust beats my face, it becomes rashy/rough.

Hi epstitch,
My elder sis grows hair on her chin, which she hates so much. She uses tweezers on them, but they keep coming back. and that particular area is dark. shes really worried. Please what can she do to stop this hair growth, and also remove the dark spots on her chin.

Thanks alot.

Now where is all knowing epistich?

tijehi:

Hi epstitch,
My elder sis grows hair on her chin, which she hates so much. She uses tweezers on them, but they keep coming back. and that particular area is dark. shes really worried. Please what can she do to stop this hair growth, and also remove the dark spots on her chin.

Thanks alot.

she needs a medication or if u like a therapy called miracle.

Thanks for the information.They are really helpful.

@mekk

What kind of medication are u talking about?

mekk:

she needs a medication or if u like a therapy called miracle.

tijehi:

@mekk

What kind of medication are u talking about?

He said "miracle" _{or better yet, sarcasm}

carmelily:

@iceland, i can see your brain is "glazed" over

Aha! which is one be your own na?Are you Afribiz.I dont know why you cant mind your own business(as if I minded mine)
Anyway,u better ask for your own foundation now so that u can get married in time

iceland:

I don't know why ladies can't just leave their face the way it is(natural).Foundaton ko! Plantation ni!
At the end of the day they'll say "mi o ni ori oko!"

You don't know, and you'll never know. Knowledge is not meant for people without brain.
Moreover, i never asked for your opinion. I only asked epstitch a question which she answered, so go jump into a lagoon for all i care.

@epstitch,
Thank you very much dear , you're a real gem

iceland:

Aha! which is one be your own na?Are you Afribiz.I don't know why you can't mind your own business(as if I minded mine)
Anyway,u better ask for your own foundation now so that u can get married in time

Hahahaa! You're such a naughty boy. So make up foundation is now a basis for getting married on time
I no fit laugh abeg.

iceland:

Aha! which is one be your own na?Are you Afribiz.I don't know why you can't mind your own business(as if I minded mine)
Anyway,u better ask for your own foundation now so that u can get married in time

ten packs of foundation coming up!

by the way, afribiz don answer o!

Not keen about making-up.

Afribiz:

Hahahaa! You're such a naughty boy. So make up foundation is now a basis for getting married on time  
I no fit laugh abeg.

No! am a naughty MAN! Dont mind me i was just catching my fun.Hope your face is now smooth.