May 2011
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Simple First Date Look.
Flo writes…
We’ve received lots of questions about what makeup to wear on a first date so I thought I would make a tutorial…
Skin: Dewy and Fresh
Use a tinted moisturiser for glowy natural looking skin.
Cover up under-eye shadows with a light reflective concealer. Recently I’ve been loving Maybelline’s Dream Lumitouch highlighting concealer.
Use your normal...
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How to: Contour your face!
Q: Hey guys! so i have a question about contoring your cheekbones. how do you do that?
A: Hiya! Here is a simple step-by-step tutorial on how to contour your face successfully!
Start with your foundation/concealer done.
Then apply a highlighter using a small narrow stippling brush, or fan brush. Apply it to the tops of your cheekbones and up into the brow bone, creating a squashed C shape....
Work Makeup
Q. Do you have any ideas for work makeup?
A. Hey there! We do have lots of tips for work makeup so here we go…
Face
Firstly make sure you use a primer as an office day can be long and go on into the evening. I would recommend using a hydrating one to combat the drying air conditioning that most offices tend to have. Try ELF’s mineral infused face primer.
Use long lasting...
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What Makeup to wear for Acne Skin.
Q: Do you have any tips for acne makeup? Like wearing makeup while treating your acne?
A: If you have acne or troublesome skin choosing your foundation can be hard! The easiest thing to do day-to-day is to go for a mineral foundation. Its quick and easy to apply and is natural so it won’t harm your sensitive acne skin. Here are some good ones:
Inika Mineral Foundation -My favourite...
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TIP: Paint your toe-nails in a yellow this spring/summer! It makes you look super tanned and makes you feel summery!
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Simple and Fresh-Faced Prom Look.
Willa Writes…
Many of you may have your Prom or Deb coming up! So heres a simply and easy fresh-faced look!
Eyes: Natural Beauty!
Prime all over the lid with a skin colored eye primer.
Grab a contouring color (wheaty colour) and contour into the socket and along the lash line and a little under the eye. This will give your eye some definition.
Find a gel or cream liner in a brown, I...
Q. Do you have any information about Hard Candy makeup products? Like recommended products for medium to tan skin? -Lexie
A. Hey Lexie, thanks for your Q! Unfortunately Hard Candy Cosmetics are not available in the UK, SO UNFAIR! I have used their products before and I thought they were really good quality, especially because of their price. One would also expect them too be good because they...
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Q. How do I darken my foundation and bronzer without spending too much or spending no money at all? -lily
A. Hey there! To cheaply make your foundation darker you can-
For mineral foundation- take a loose bronzer and mix it in with the mineral powder. You can also do this with compacted bronzers and foundations, just swirl the bush in the bronzer and then the powder compact. Depending on how...
Q. Do you think that Missha’s BB cream in no.31 is a good product for summer? As in for tanned skin for a fast, easy look? Should I wear it alone? Or with blush? And should I get a set with cleansing oil and primer or just by itself? -Midae
A. Hey, sorry we took so long to answer! We both have exams at the moment so we’ve been kept very busy!
I have not tried this product...
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Plump your Pout ;)
We Recently got a Q from FariWu on which Lip Plumping Gloss is the best, So I decided to do a little routine on how to get the perfectly plumped pout of a VS angel! Enjoy ~
Make a Lip Scrub: Scrub away dead skin cells and revel your lips!
One teaspoon of Brown Sugar
One teaspoon of runny honey
One teaspoon of coconut oil/olive oil
Mix these ingredients in a little pot and scrub onto your...
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Best Ways to Apply Powder Eyeshadows
Q: I recently bought an eyeshadow palette from Urban Decay! What the best way to use it and reduce fall out? -Em
A: The Urban Decay palette you bought is beautiful btw! So I will go through some of the best ways to use powder eyeshadows and fall out can be such a nuisance!
For High Impact:
Spray your eyeshadow brush with a bit of water. Use a normal shading brush for this method.
And go...
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Get out your Glow for Summer!
Ever wondered how the Victoria’s Secret Angels get such smooth, silky, sexy skin? Were gonna help you achieve glowing skin just in time for Summer! Just follow these easy steps to radiance;
For a toned and beach-ready body:
Buy a body brush! Brush this into dry skin in circular motions everyday before showering. It gets off all your dead skin cells and leaves your body beautiful and...
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Q. What perfume do you recommend for summer?
A. Hey there! At the moment I’m using a couple of perfumes which have light fresh summery scents:
DKNY apple scents- perfect for the day as the scents are fruity and refreshing
Harajuku lovers G perfume- I would recommend all of these but I particularly like the G flavour as it smells of coconut and reminds me of the beach and holidays!
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Best way to apply Mascara!
Q: Whats the best way to apply mascara?
A: There are lots of different ways to apply mascara, but this is my favorite method:
Place the brush horizontally at the base of your lashes.
Move the brush in a Zig-Zag motion upwards, till you reach the tips of your eye lashes.
Then to distribute the mascara well just run the brush up your lashes and brush them so they are nicely spaced out.
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How to: Keep your hands lovely and soft!
Q: Hi!! I have a question about hands and nails, whats the best way to always keep them looking clean neat and feeling soft ? - Lily.
A: Having dry hands can feel so horrible! So here is how to care for your hands and nails :
For Nails:
To get rid of any yellowness or stains soak your finger-nails in a glass of water with half a squeezed lemon inside. This will make your nails...
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Can't seem to find the right Bronzer?
Q: Whats a good dark but not too shiny bronzer, I’ve tried hoola but I need darker for summer and I don’t like the chocolate one from bourjois! -Anna
A: Hi Anna! Well, Hoola and Bourjois do have two of the most loved bronzers but if they don’t work for you try out this one:
Dior High Protection Matte Bronzing powder. Gives a non-shiny Tan and is waterproof. About £30.
This...
Q. What do I do when my mascara runs out? - alexa
A. There is unfortunately not much you can do for an empty mascara tube. The best solution is to buy a new one. However if there still some in the tube but it’s dried up and become lumpy try adding a few drops of moisturiser. This will give it it’s smooth texture back. However this is only a temporarily solution and you should try...
Q. Can you do a natural look tutorial with minimal makeup? Like for school? -Runa
A. We’ve already done a couple of posts for school and minimal makeup so I have linked them bellow!
http://makeupwrites.tumblr.com/post/4559862867/daily-routine-lazy-day
http://makeupwrites.tumblr.com/post/3977645646/daily-routine-school
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Q. do you know any good liquid highlighters and how to use them? for example, benefits high beam? - lin
A. Highlighters can make your skin glow and look super hydrated but there are so many on the market that it can be hard to choose!
Firstly, I would like to say that yes, Benefits high beam is a great product! I use it on a daily basis and it works well with my pale skin. Here are a few...
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Affordable Makeup Brushes!
Q: What makeup brush collections do you like that aren’t too expensive? -wearealllostinatempest
A: Designer Brushes can cost up to £70! So here are some affordable but Good makeup Brush brands:
GOSH - Can be bought at superdrug, I love their stippling brush, prices start at £7
Elf Brushes - Love their studio powder brush and super cheap, prices start at £1.50
Max Factor - I like...
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Q. I have exams soon and was wondering whats a good way of relaxing before?
A. We have exams too so we know how you feel! We’ve got loads of ways that we like to relax in between revision so we’ve complied a list for you, if you see one you fancy then give it a try!
Read a magazine or a book- this can take just a few minutes and is great for taking your mind off your stress! Our...
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How to: Full Coverage with Mineral Powder.
Q: Do you have any advice on how to wear mineral foundation for full coverage? -Misha
A: Hey! I love Mineral Foundation because you can get so many different coverages. Heres how to achieve full coverage:
1. What Brush? Use a flat-top, dense kabuki style brush. Like these: Dior and Sephora Brushes.
2. How to apply? Swirl it onto your face in small circular motions for the most coverage. And...
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How to wear Tinted Moisturizer!
Q: Hey ladies! Do you know a good way to wear tinted moisturizer? Do I wear it alone, with blush, with mineral powder over it? -Esther
A: Hiya! It really depends on what finish you want, so I will take you through some finishes and show your how to do them :)
Glowing Skin:
Apply tinted moisturizer with finger tips onto clean moisturized skin.
Apply a little under-eye concealer to brighten...
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Get Bronzed...
Yes! Its time to whip out that fake tan and get bronzed just like all those Bombshell Models! Follow these fake tanning tips to achieve a natural, maintainable tan in no time!
Step One: Before applying fake tan use a body scrub or body brush to get all the dead skin cells of your legs. The application of tanner will be much easier.
Step Two: Get a normal fake tanner ~Lavera, from Whole Foods,...
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Makeup shopping tips!
Flo writes…
Foundation
At the department store- This is the easiest because you can get help from an assistant. If you are overwhelmed or confused about products on the market then going to a department store is your best bet for finding a foundation that suits your skin tone. Splurging on a foundation is often worth it because it is a daily essential and you will your moneys worth.
at...
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Natural Night Out Look - Candice Swanepoel...
I am going to show your how to get this flirty Natural Night Out look inspired by Candice Swanepoel, a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Face: Satin Finish Skin.
Start off with a primer to smooth out skin and get an even texture, this will help your makeup last all night long.
Apply a layer of a medium coverage foundation with a satin finish. I would choose a satin finish because you still get...
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Ways to use: Lipliner!
Q: I love the idea of lip liner…I’d like to know more about pairing lip liner with lip gloss and or lipstick? -etherealinspiration
A: Yes! Lipliner can be a tricky thing to use! But here are some ways to make it work!
The Natural Lip:
Grab a lip liner one shade darker, or one shade lighter to your natural lip colour.
Line around your lips and shade in the line.
This will...
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Daily Routine; Windy Weather!
Willa writes…
Here in London recently the weather had been lovely and sunny but there has been such a cold strong wind in which you will find your makeup blowing all over the place! Plus its hayfever season so pollen is flying aroung like crazy! Here are some tips to help your makeup stay in place!
Face:
Strong winds can be really harsh on your skin, so you need protect your skin. Use a...
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Prepare yourself for Summer...
Introducing our new Summer Series of blog posts telling you how to prepare for Summer “The Victoria’s Secret Way”!
Yes thats right, Were going be spilling all the secrets of how to look Victoria’s Secret gorgeous this year! From makeup looks to body toning tricks and great buys to really help you look and feel your sexiest this summer! We want this summer to be the best...
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Good Eyeliner Pencils?
Q: I never use kohl or eyeliner pencils, just gel - what are some good eyeliner pencils and how to apply? thanks -Izzy
A: Eye pencils are a good thing to get into, they are quick to apply and mess free! My favorite style are the twist-up crayons but I will tell you some good kohl liners aswell!
Eye pencils:
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye pencil, this has a super soft texture so its really...
