Making Your Foundation Look Last

Make up artist Daniel Chinchilla offers some fab tips for making your foundation last!

By CountryDutchess.com
There is nothing that eats up your make-up budget more than products that have to be continually reapplied in order to keep you looking good.

And never is this more true than with foundation.
In fact, we go slightly nuts every time we find a foundation that works great - but only keeps us looking great for like 40 minutes.

Even more irritating is when you spend ton-o-bucks on that foundation, only to find the look fades faster than your black tee on your pink thongs.

Which is why we were thrilled right down to our newly pedicured toes get some tips on how to make any foundation look last from none other than the foundation KING himself Daniel Chinchilla -AKA one of the hottest new make up artists on the planet.

In fact, if you haven't yet tried his amazing Beauty Perfecting Mineral Fluid then you are missing out on one of the best foundations you will ever use - at any price. Not only is it great for your skin, but it looks amazing and the look lasts and lasts and lasts .... without any help! But we'll tell you more on that in a future post. For right now, however, here are Mr. Chinchilla's top tips for making any foundation last longer on your skin - and make your beautiful self go on and on an on!

1. Prime It Up!
Using a make up primer will not only make your foundation go on a lot smoother and look a lot better, it will also help it stay on - all day or all night, or sometimes, both! Why does it disappear in the first place? Daniels says it's because it simply slips into our pores throughout the day. And of course, the bigger your pores, the more "slippage" you're going to get! But a good make up primer, he says, helps put a coating on those pores that, while it doesn't block them, keeps the foundation lying on top. And that ultimately keeps it looking fresh on your skin. And for all you over 40 glam dolls : Daniel says primer is the way to keep foundation out of those fine lines, giving you a smoother, more youthful look as well. And we're all for that! Daniels fav primer: MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microperfecting Primer Neutral

Or buy this special MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Complexion Travel Kit ($40 Value) HD Complexion Travel Kit for just $29.00!

We also love Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer To Go 0.5 oz Color Blend for just $17 bucks! A Cheap Chic Beauty Bargain!

2. Put It Where It Belongs!

Seems like such a simple concept, we know, but the truth is Daniel says most of us wipe our make up off while we are putting it on! "One of the most common mistakes I see in makeup application, is using brushes to “brush” your makeup on. What you really end up doing is wiping your makeup off," he says. Instead, he recommends “placing” the product where you want it to stay and always , always “pat” your makeup on. Believe it or not, this one little trick could help keep foundation and blush lasting all day long!

3. Set It Up Right!
We know, you've heard it all before - translucent power helps set your foundation. Well why do you think you keep hearing it? Because it's true, says Daniel! " Setting your foundation with powder helps 'solidify' it on the skin, and that makes it stay on longer," he advises. And what if you skin is dry - and OMG has a few fine lines? Not to worry. Daniel says use put your powder on sparingly using a brush not a puff. But if your skin is normal or even oily, he says set foundation with a sponge puff dipped in a fine, translucent powder.
For a great buy on a terrific translucent powder brush we love : SEPHORA COLLECTION Professionnel Kabuki Brush #50

So, there you have it - some fabulous tips for making your make up last. Now... don't let us catch you looking all streaky faced ! So go for the gorgeous - you've got what it takes! Until next time....

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Choosing Eye Shadow Colors: Tips and Tricks

By CountryDutchess.com

Spring is here - summer almost - and color is everywhere! Not only will Summer 2010 set the record for bright, lively hues, those shades are not limited to your clothing.

Indeed, colorful, bright make up is everywhere - particularly the eyes! Bright colored shadows are everywhere and they can be the quickest and least expensive way to update your look instantly!

At the same time, picking the wrong color - or using too much - can take your look from runway chic to circus tent tacky - and leave you looking less than stylish.

Which is why were thrilled right down to our Kabuki brush to find this very topic addressed in the brand new book Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Gorgeous

In fact, this incredible "little black book of beauty" is brimming over with so many secrets you definitely don't want to visit the cosmetics counter without reading it first!

But in the meantime we thought we'd pass along Cosmo's advice for choosing colored eye shadows and getting the absolute best results! The key, say those gorgeous Cosmo girls is using your eye color as a guide - and when you do you can be assured that the eye shadow you choose will always compliment your look.

To help get you started, here's the Cosmo formula for eyes that sparkle with color!

For Green Eyes: Make your eyes look piercing with plum or warm lavender shadow. Although these colors are on the "red" color wheel, you should avoid true "red" shadows such as burgundy or brick. These colors will overwhelm your eyes and compete with their color.

For Blue Eyes: To bring out the blue in your eyes go for the color opposite on the wheel - earthy shades with lots of copper undertones. This includes warm chocolates, golds, and bronzy colors - or if you want to be daring, go peach or tangerine!

For Brown Eyes: Sultry, brown "bedroom eyes" were made for blue shadow! From peacock to blue topaz, from French blue to baby blue, you can wear them all and look amazing ! You can also select any shade of violet or purple as long as it has a blue undertone.

For Lasting Color: Cosmo says look for a creme-to-powder formula. They go on creamy and dry down to a powder and have the best staying power of all shadow types.

For Lasting Eyeliner: Choose a product containing Nylon-12 - it's got the best staying power.

For more fabulous tips pick up a copy of Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Gorgeous - it's fun, it's easy and best of all, every tip really works! :)

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