Show an irresistible look is one of the main goals that we set when we put on makeup, but sometimes, using curling iron and mascara is not enough to get a voluminous finish that gives your eyes more expression. Getting it is not, far from it, an impossible since there are other alternatives with which to see you beautiful. Reserved for those special events or gala events, the false eyelashes become your main alternative to achieve a perfect result, but do you know how to put them correctly to achieve a natural finish? Before moving into action you should take a look at the four most common mistakes that we find when placing them in order to avoid them.

The four most common mistakes when using false eyelashes

Problems with glue Apply this product correctly is one of the fundamental steps when placing false eyelashes, especially for the result is as natural as possible. Whether you exceed the amount or not, the consequences will be visible. First of all it is important that, once you put the glue on the base of the eyelashes, let a few seconds pass before placing them on your eyelid to take texture, a point that many women forget. Eye with the gobs try to apply the same amount on the whole strip, if you spend clean and start again.

SOS I put them wrong!

Indeed one of the most common mistakes is that, for fear that natural eyelashes suffer or are damaged, do not stick close enough leaving an aesthetic line in sight that reveals your little trick of beauty. If you really want them to go unnoticed it is necessary that you stick them as close as you can to the natural line of the lashes and if you stay slightly removed use black shadow to cover the gaps.

Oops! I was wrong to choose.

Surely if you did not let yourself be advised by a professional or you just took the first false eyelashes that you saw in the store when you opened them you will have realized that this design was not the most appropriate for you. First you must decide what finish you want to obtain: look with extra volume, dramatic, infinite ... and depending on that choose one or the other. You should also know that there are different formats (individual, half and whole strips) If your problem is that you have small gaps or less populated areas you should choose the individual ones and if what you want is to lengthen your look and give a touch of intensity the stockings, while that for an extra volume finish the complete strips will be perfect. Do you want a dramatic look? Make them longer, please.

Why do I have long?

Did you think that putting on false eyelashes was as simple as applying glue and placing them? Well, you were very wrong. You must bear in mind that in the market there is no specific model for every woman in the world, manufacturers make standard measurements, which means that afterwards you will have to adapt them to the shape and size of your eye. If necessary you will have to cut them and be careful! Because a very common mistake is to do it on the wrong side, notice that it is the one with the lashes a little longer and that is located on the outside.

Imitating the effect of tanning is the trend with which makeup is imposed in this summer. "The shades of gold, bronze and brown shadows, compact and blush perfectly define the style of the season," says stylist Josué Carrillo.

First use a concealer to hide any hint of dark circles. The skin stays compact. The key to this type of makeup is knowing how to combine opaque gold with brilliant. "The blush and shadows are chosen in gold with some shine, but the lipstick is an opaque gold," he says.

According to the make-up artist, the face should look opaque with a tan to brown effect and then powder with shine on the skin.

At the time of the shadows, Carrillo uses a brush to apply a brown tone tinged with bronze on the mobile eyelid, and another to delineate the eyes with a more copper color. "The mouths do not come with gloss. Lipless lips are used because the face looks bright, "he says.

Although in the makeup all fantasy is allowed, the harmony of the tonalities is recommended. "The idea is to use nuances that fit better with the color of eyes, hair and skin."

In the market there is a wide variety of products in "collage" presentations, useful to combine and recreate the image of the tan. "Everything consists," he says, "of mixing bronze on a whim and getting the hot rays of the sun to settle down with the brush or the fingers in that area that is interesting to highlight.

The innovation of the summer makeup focuses on the textures, which are presented ultrafine, fresh and evanescent, making them very desirable for women to fall yielded to their charming presence despite the high temperatures.

Precisely, sweat is one of the worst enemies for the face during the season. It must be neutralized by applying colored cosmetics that are fixed in such a way that they make a deep fusion with the skin and the unsightly shine never appears.

How to achieve it?

1) Accentuate the brown, copper and gold tones in the center of the forehead, cheekbones, nose wall and chin, as if the sun were the culprit of reaching these prominent areas.

2) Use a matt makeup base, along with an illuminator to highlight the cheekbones and chin, or bronze-colored powders, to obtain the golden effect of the season, without the need for sunbathing.

3) Choose makeup with powder finish. The secret to a very natural result is to spread the cream from the center of the face out with touches, without dragging the product.

4) They wear their lips in golden tones and bronzes, but without gloss, they should look pale during the day for a very natural look and more intense at night. Although the gloss is the product of the season, for the brightness and volume that gives the lips, without it you can also achieve a very natural and sexy "wet" effect.

5) For the eyes, the shadows are nuanced in the same bronzes, golds, copper and brown tones, with soft shines to enhance the look, they are the best allies next to the metallic tones, for a more glamorous look.

Then we tell you the step by step easier to get a natural makeup of 'effect good face' immediately. In the field of makeup there are no rules, you can turn vibrant red lips on your daily identity stamp and wear them with pride from 8 o'clock in the morning; or bring a light smoked 24/7 just because, because you feel more beautiful, confident and sexy. In this article, we propose a look of natural makeup and perfect for the day to day with which you will get a radiant skin tone and breathe freshness. Attentive, because only with a couple of super simple steps you will be perfect to go out into the street, and then, if you want, you can add the color of lipstick or eye shadows that you like the most. Have fun with makeup!

1. FIRST (ALWAYS) HYDRATION

Moisturizing your skin well before starting your makeup routine is essential to prepare it correctly, do not forget this step! In this way, the finish will be homogeneous, that is, you will avoid patching your makeup in the areas you have more dehydrated and your look will remain impeccable for much longer.

2. THE IDEAL COVERAGE

For day to day, choose a foundation with which you can modulate the coverage: if one day you wake up with some other imperfection, apply one more layer of product; If your skin is in its best moments, you will only need a layer of makeup background to show a luminous and radiant tone.

The extra that will make the difference? Choose a foundation that contains a sun protection factor, such as Cushion and its SPF 29, so you protect yourself against the sun's rays at the same time.

3. A TOUCH OF RUBBOR

Do not underestimate this step, since with a touch of rouge you will leave your house, whatever the time, with an immediate 'good face effect'. Apply it in the center of your cheeks upward toward your cheekbones and remember not to spend with the amount of product you take with the brush to avoid an unnatural finish.

4. RADIANT FINISH

To give your skin much more luminosity and freshness, the illuminator is the product you need to get an extra glow.

Choose Accord Parfait Highlight fluid and apply it in strategic areas of your face (the nasal septum, the upper part of the cheekbones, the lower part of the arch of the eyebrows and the upper arch of the lip) to achieve a natural light effect on your features .

5. DEEPEN YOUR LOOK

One or two layers of your favorite mascara and ... voilà! A bigger look, awake and luminous in the blink of an eye. And remember! For a correct application, put the brush on the base of the eyelashes and make upward zigzag movements.

So here you have some help. There are two things to consider when you are choosing the colors of your shadows: color of your eyes and your skin tone. With the right shadows, the color of your eyes will really stand out.

• When you are choosing colors for your skin tone, you should stick to the subtle and natural tones.

• If you are fair complexion, it is best to stay away from dark colors.

• Brunette women, should always avoid white and light tones, look for shadows that are darker tones.

• Choosing the best eye shadow for your skin tone and eye color will help you stand out overall. Makes the whites of the eyes appear "whiter" by making the color of the iris protrude. I'm not saying you should stick to these colors forever, I know we all need some variety, but these are the best colors for you, especially when you want to look your best.

• The Basics When it comes to choosing an eye shadow, start with the basic colors, then select the colors that stand out according to the color of your eyes, buy basic tones that look natural, such as black or dark gray, light brown and neutral tones with shine, like gold or light beige. Armed with these basic colors, you can create a perfect look to complement your face.

Hair color

Are you looking for another way to choose an eye shadow? Try something that matches your hair color, like golden brown, apricot or soft coral for blondes. Wine, plum or intense coffee for the brunettes and green or navy blue for the redheads.

Join them!

Once you have purchased your eye shadows, it is important not to use the main color, that is, the one that will stand out (for example, an apricot, green, or blue) on the entire eyelid. Instead, apply it as an eyeliner on the outer third of the eye to improve your look.

For Blue Eyes

The ones you should try: Warm browns, warm coffees, soft peach, gray, violet, purple, dark blue tones (a shade darker than your eye color makes them look bluer), black (mix it with a bright blue to a smoked effect). Intense coffees with a touch of red or brown with a touch of bright red or gold.

The ones you can try: silver, turquoise, fuchsia (this illuminates any shade of blue)

For Green Eyes Or Hazelnut

The ones you should try: warm browns, golden coffees, apricot, deep purples, soft peach, soft violets, plum, strong green or khaki shades, (because they are in the same family of greens, which illuminate green eyes).

The ones you can try: golden, lime green, very light greens,

bright violets, (super modern)

For Brown Eyes

Surprise yourself and jump! You have the super luck to be able to use the tone you want. What you should try: copper, bronze, champagne, light pink with a touch of brown, coffee, beige and khaki green, (lighter shades highlight the eyes). Most purple shades work great, especially deep plum shades, and pale silver.

The ones you can try: tangerine, navy blue, hot pink, lime green, (the contrast adds strength to the brown color).

For Gray Eyes

What you should try: Charcoal tones, cold coffees, purple.

The ones you can try: aqua or lavender tones.

The key is to play with the color of the eyes, but not to combine them equally. Just as in your closet you avoid having everything exactly in the same colors, the same principle applies to choose the correct shade color.

Although I always say ... The rules were made to break, you can base yourself on this guide, but in the end, only you decide the colors that you think are best for you. Choose the perfect eye shadow. For the first eye shadow choose a darker shade. For the second eye shadow choose a medium tone. For the third eye shadow choose a lighter shade.

1. First of all, you must have a good moisturizer for the face, it can be in cream, toning or liquid preparations, that remove excess oil on the skin, or that hydrate it so that it does not literally suck the makeup because she is thirsty. You have to choose a specific cream and / or tonic for your skin type. If you want to identify your skin type, check here. Many brands handle this type of cream, there are different prices, from the cheapest ones, like Avon, Mary Kay, L'oreal, Clean n Clear, Neutrogena, Garnier, Nivea (for me, nivea is one of the best), or which exceed $ 200 up to $ 2,000 as Clinique, M · A · C, Clarins, Dior, Lancome, Chanel, Elizabeth Arden, etc.

2. This product may be optional, but I think it is essential too. You need a pre-base for your face, if you want your makeup to last until your day ends. They exist for all types of skin, dry, fat, mixed, normal. Its function is to help your makeup last intact since you apply it until you remove it. If you have dry skin, moisturize your skin so that it does not suck makeup, if you have mixed or oily skin, there are those that control facial fat so that your face does not shine as a focus after a few hours of applying makeup. There are all the prices and brands, from the cheapest ones like Avon, Elf, Revlon, to those that take away the fortnight as MAC, Smashbox, etc.

3. You must have a correction of imperfections. They say that the concealers you choose should always be two shades lower than the natural tone of your skin, I use one as close to mine, because you do not always find all the tones you need, and not to complicate, you have one that It resembles your natural tone, it's enough. You can also find all brands of makeup, cheap to exaggeration such as Gelden, Bissú, which handle a wide range of concealer tones, including white, green, lilac, etc., or Maybelline, which already exceeds $ 100 pesos mx, L'oreal, Mary Kay, Revlon, CoverGirl, Max Factor Avon, even the expensive ones, as well as Dior, Chanel, Bobby Brown, M · A · C, Lancome, Biotherm, etc. Click here to see a guide on how to camouflage imperfections and the colors you should use. Some people apply the concealer with a brush; I like the finishing that you have left more if you apply it with your fingers.

4. Foundation of makeup. It is optional; you can use it if you want to opt for a complete makeup. Now there are already BB Creams or CC creams that color your face and hydrate it at the same time, you decide. There are girls who prefer to use only powders, so you can use a powder base if you think the liquids are too heavy for you. There are minerals, with sun protection, for sensitive skin, etc., if this is your case, opt for makeup that is special for your skin type, Clarins has products based on natural ingredients that do not damage the skin, it is very expensive, but it is very worth it, Clinique is another brand that takes special care of sensitive skin, there are cheaper brands like Yves Rocher, and that's why they talk a lot about Oriflame. After that, all makeup brands have complete lines of bases that are great for every requirement. Check here if you want to read a little about the application of the base and click here to know what color to choose.

5. A sponge or brush to apply your foundation. Any of these two options are absolutely indispensable; if you prefer the fingers is perfect, and there are those who say that the sponge absorbs a lot of product, but the truth is that the finish is impeccable, if you press a little at the time of application, the product leaves the sponge and gives you a chance that the makeup comes out so you do not waste too much. The brush is another option, everyone can choose their application instrument depending on how they fit best. It is good to have several sponges, in all the supermarkets they sell them in packages of 10 or more at very accessible prices, Wal-Mart, Commercial Mexican, Soriana, Sanborns, etc., handle them. Now you find the Beauty Blender or equivalent, which is a wonder, and you find many brands with this type of sponges at excellent prices, take a look around the INDEX of my blog so you can check some options ;-). Click here to see how to clean sponges and brushes.

6. Powders There is a wide variety of powders, there are mineralized, translucent, bronzers, illuminators, etc., and you cannot miss in your toiletry bag because this is the one that gives the matte finish to your makeup, the one that contours your face, the one that tan, in short, you decide which one you require for each situation, but it is necessary that you have a basic one to remove possible glitter to your face in the T area, or to give you touch-ups whenever you walk on the street and need to see yourself well . They are very practical in addition, because 99% of them have a mirror included, which facilitates its application especially if you walk up and down and want to give you a quick hand. All brands handle this type of makeup. Click here if you want to see some brands reviewed.

7. If you want you can also take a brush to apply the powder, many opted for a brush, either with short handle (kabuki) or long handle, give a better makeup finish, it is a matter of taste, you can also use the applicator that comes included in the case, as you prefer. There are many very good brands that have brushes for this purpose, such as ECOTOOLS, Las Cala and Revlon, M · A · C, DUO, (I do not have a link for these) click on the names to see reviews. If you have a chance to buy online look for the SIGMA, the Coastal Scents, but here in the country, they sell many that are excellent quality, at an excellent price and you do not have to get into so much fun, at Christmas time, in stores like Sam's Club , Costco, Walmart, sell beautiful sets at less than $ 600 and with a very good amount of brushes. Check here how to clean them.

8. Flushing This makeup has an immense range of tones, with these happens as with the lipsticks, you need to have a good collection, even if you are not passionate, it is necessary that you have at least a couple of these in the briefcase to use, either daily or for a night event. I recommend the Jordana range which is one of the best flushes I have tried in the range of the economic, they are a beauty. Click here to see how the blush is applied.

9. You need a good collection of shadows, it is always important that you have a good arsenal of shadows, all brands handle small palettes with various shades, to facilitate the application in a look, they are essential for any case that claims to be complete, it is much better that you do the tones you like, never buy palettes with a greater number of shades that you know you will NEVER use. There are in powder and cream textures, you have to see which ones are best suited to your style. The best ones are the M · A · C, but they are also very expensive, and there are excellent options that do not leave you without eating two days, like the L.A. COLORS, the Kleancolor, the NYX, «« click, the L'oreal, the ELF are comparable to any high-end, in short, you have about ten million options, you choose. Check the makeup according to the shape of your eyes.

10. Eyeliner. There are several types, gel, pencil, liquid, the one you prefer, the liquid is more difficult to apply and you need more practice to get the best results. The khol has the advantage that it does not run so easily and also has an intense color, but also here, the fact that you have to find out which one you are most comfortable with applies. You must have several tones in the briefcase because not only black is the best for all of them, click here to see the tones you should have in your kit depending on your eye color. Also check out How to delineate your eyes, the marks that I use, and some tips about the eyeliner.

11. Mascara. These also have a wide variety, you can choose it according to the shape of your tabs «« click, you can base yourself on the shape of the brush and see what tones you could use «« click, here you can see what I like. All makeup brands handle masks of various types, such as Avon, Fuller, Mary Kay, Oriflame, Yves Rocher, Apple, Bissu, L'oreal, Maybelline, CoverGirl, Revlon. Check how to apply mascara.

12. Lipstick and / or gloss. This is, at least for me, the most basic of basic, never from the ever I leave without one :-D, there are all the prices, brands, colors, tastes, smells, anyway. There are some to moisturize and now they even have SPF so that you do not get hurt by the sun, awesome! There are also those that swell your lips leaving you like Angelina Jolie,: -O and the truth is that ALL brands, whether expensive or cheap, they have an impressively wide range of these, and the best, very nice tones, there are even bases so that you do not crack your lips after using the indelible ones, here are the ones that I like the most, but I already have other brands as the COLORS, NYX, Jordana, to name a few. Do not forget to have one transparent only to moisturize, Labello or Eucerin are the best, but you can choose the one you like the most. To know how to avoid having your lip run, check here.

13. Lip liner. Not everyone likes them but they are excellent especially when you want to avoid the lipstick or gloss to run off, as the texture of the pencil is thicker, it serves as a barrier so that the pencil does not go beyond its edges, besides It helps you to give your lips a better shape, I think they are also basic, although these can be optional. There are very complete ranges as with the lipsticks and the same marks that I mentioned above, they handle these. Click here to see some of the ones I like the most.

14. If you want an impeccable and professional makeup, you should have a set of brushes, the most basic for incredible makeup, there are some teachers applying shadows and powders with sponge applicators, but the brushes are a plus that you give your bag and your makeup, it's like a chic touch for the whole, I repeat, there are many WONDERFUL brands that you find in the country and especially in the supermarket, that is, in places that you frequent without a doubt, like Wal -Mart, Comercial Mexicana, Sanborns, Soriana, Superama, etc. Check point 6 so you can see the brushes you can buy and click here to see how many you should have and not necessarily have to be M · A · C, you can guide yourself only by the shape of your brushes to get the yours.

15. A couple of shadows to make up your eyebrows. It is good to make eyebrows to give a more uniform touch, there are always spaces between the hairs that disharmonize your look, so it is good to have makeup for eyebrows, there are in pencil, shadow and gel, but I think the dust or the gel always look better than the pencil, it hardens the factions much more and it is much more noticeable, so it is elementary that you choose a shadow, and that it is the tone most similar to that of your hair, so you will feel even and totally natural Some brands handle shadows especially for the eyebrow, such as ELF or ARDELL, but if you think it is too much, you can easily find an MATE eye shadow for this purpose, it works just as well. Check the types of eyebrow makeup that exist.

16. A curler of eyelashes or spoon, with what you settle. I do not like spoons, I do not know how to use them and I tear my eyelashes, I prefer curlers, since I was in Secu I curled them with curling iron and I have NEVER had any fights, nor have I lost hundreds of eyelashes because of it. You decide what convinces you most and what you adapt to best. Now you can find them in places like Sanborns or Sally Beauty Supply, decorated spoons for you to use only for your eyebrows and not to put sugar in coffee :-P, there are cute designs and they are not expensive. Check out some recipes for eyelash growth.

17. Hair removal tweezers. These should be in your briefcase if you are one of those who shaves their eyebrows, they can not miss because you have to remove the hair when it starts to come out, since it looks totally unsightly and the tweezers take you out of any hurry. Check how to pluck your eyebrows according to the shape of your face.

18. A pencil sharpener. It is always necessary to have a very good pencil sharpener in your briefcase, preferably having double entry, for normal pencils and for Jumbo pencils, at some point you will have one and it is a must to get rid of them because you cannot do it. These are sold everywhere, both supermarkets, as tianguis, or stores specializing in beauty products such as Probell, Casa Barba or Sally Beauty Supply. I recommend especially those of ELF, who leave a finite point and do not break the mine NEVER.

19. Swabs (Q-tips) or cotton balls. Because of the makeup running, put a little makeup remover on cotton stick and clean without ruining everything.

20. Kleenex. They are essential to clean any damage that you find there, both on your face and in your briefcase or on the surface where you apply your makeup.

21. A mirror where you see your full face. There are two views, one normal and the other with several increases, with light, anyway. Depending on the material that is made is what it costs you. In Wal-Mart they have some super good and super cheap, do not exceed $ 200 pesos, if you want them with light, prices range from $ 400 pesos to more than $ 1,000 pesos, in Sally or Probell they sell some very nice and practical . Check out some tips on the right light to make up.

22. I hope this guide will be useful, in the end, when you become expert, you will add or remove articles, but I think that to begin with, this list is very decent.