There is more to it, than what beauty magazines revealed about right appearance. Make up artists, who have been into the business of making people beautiful, often use some unusual means to give that gorgeous look to their models and stars. These small little secrets are quick-fix means to get that extra attention. We have put together 8 such quick fixes for your skin.
1. Flash your finger with that perfect manicure
If your recent manicure doesnât give you that added gleam, then try this tip from celebrity make up artist Ricky Wilson. Wilson suggests that by adding Skinflash pen and Crème Abricot (both Diorâs products) to the manicure, you can get what you call âRed carpetâ hands to yourself. This Dior makeup artist has groomed actors like Joy Bryant and Sheryl Crow.
2. Color of eye liner can make all the difference
Someone to her credit has done make up for Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, reveals that changing the color of your eye liner can do all the tricks. This tip is not only to make the eyes pop out but give that added gleam to your eyes. She further suggests lighter colors to be tried for getting that bigger size for your eye look.
3. Deodorants give matte finish to the skin
This not to miss tip is from none other than famous Revlon Global Director, Gucci Westman, himself. He discloses this unusual tip, that he often applies deodorant to wipe oil from under eye and T-zone areas of his models. He uses his finger tips to give that matte look to the face.
4. Extra glow with aloe vera
What if you can get an edge over the others by just adding aloe vera to the foundation that you are applying to your face. A drop of Aloe mixed to the foundation will give that second lusture to your face. Other way out is to apply a pea size drops of aloe before putting foundation. This tip is from Brett Freedman, renowned makeup artist.
5. Aspirin pack for dull skin
Tried everything to find ways to improve your dull skin? Just try this tip. To five aspirin crushed tablets, add a teaspoon honey and little water, apply on you face and wait to wash it off to find unusual improvement in your skin.
6. Eyebrow tip to highlight eyes
The way you shape your brows has lot to do with how your eyes appear. Doug Howell, NARS makeup artist advices to concentrate on shaping central part of your eye brows. Shape of the arch will definitely make eye stand out.
7. For those Wet looking eyes only
Eyes look their best with the wet lashes alone. Thereâs this on shelf tip to try out. Apply MAC Brow Set and top it with mascara, to get that wet look for your eyes, promotes MAC makeup man, Victor Cembellin.
8. Freeze your makeup kit to save from the heat
Finally hot summers are not only bad for our skin but also for our eyeliners and lipsticks.This suggestion comes from Carmindy, famous make up artist.She advocates the idea to use eye creams stored in the fridge to remove swellings and puffiness.