March 6th, 2009
Do you have a lipstick shade that you wish you had as gloss? You can create the same look by simply applying the gloss first.
Start by covering your lips before lipstick application with a light coat of clear, long lasting lip gloss. The gloss will smooth out the texture of your lips, making less of a surface for your lipstick to “grab” on to. This will cause the color of your lipstick to come off with a much sheerer consistency.
This look does not require lipliner, and you do not need to apply lipstick all the way to the outer edges of your lip line. Just concentrate the color on the inner area and blot your lips together a few times (without tissue) to softly blend the color over the rest of your lips.
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March 4th, 2009
Are you under the impression that foundation is something to only use when you are doing a more “complete” or heavy makeup look?
If so, let me contradict you.
Here’s why. Foundation makes a huge difference in how your makeup looks, because it smooths out your skin pigmentation and provides a base for the rest of your makeup that can significantly increase how smoothly your makeup applies and how long it lasts.
Using a brush or sponge to apply foundation can be rather time consuming. But here is a great way to use a lighter, more sheer version of your foundation that will take virtually seconds to apply:
Put a small amount of foundation in your palm and then squeeze an equal amount of your favorite daily moisturizer into your palm as well. Blend the foundation thoroughly with your moisturizer and viola! You’ve got instant tinted moisturizer. Apply the same way you would apply your moisturizer and make sure you blend it into your skin until it is fully absorbed.
That’s it. 30 second foundation!
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March 3rd, 2009
If you use anything on your face, or if you have an oily complexion, or have accumulated dirt and bacteria….(which basically ALL of us do after a full day), it is important to cleanse your face TWICE. That’s right. Twice.
Why? Because the first time around only washes off makeup and excess dirt/oil. The second time around is when your cleanser really gets a chance to absorb into your pores for deep cleaning.
Just be sure you use a gentle, natural cleanser that doesn’t strip your skin of its natural oils. After cleansing, your skin shouldn’t feel really tight or dry. If it does, your cleanser is too harsh.
My indispensible cleansing product is the Hydra Derm Deep Cleansing Emulsion by Skintelligence. This product is safe for even the most extreme cases of sensitive skin. It does a thorough job of cleansing, leaves your skin feeling soft, and it never strips the skin. Super kudos to Skintelligence.
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March 1st, 2009
Ideally concealer can be the secret weapon that can make every blemish and dark circle disappear and lift your face. Concealer will make people think you are the most rested person in town (even if you stayed up til 3 am and live on coffee 
. Unless you are one of the few people lucky enough to have a smooth complexion with no dark circles, concealer is a must. If I were to only choose three makeup products every morning, concealer would definitely be one of them. It is that important. But unfortunately many people either overlook this step, or use the wrong concealers for their skin and end up creating a a mask that ends up POINTING to their flaws instead of masking them.
Here’s a few tips to help you pick the color that will work right for you:
- Make sure the concealer matches the skintone color that is in between the upper part of your cheekbone and bottom of your eye-socket bone.
- DO NOT use a color that is lighter than your normal skin,.. as this is a flag that will draw attention to that area. This is a mistake many people make.
- Apply the concealer with a light, blotting motion using either your finger or a concealer brush. Do not wipe or smear it on. Once you have applied it, blend, blend, blend the outer edges into the surrounding skin. You should not be able to tell where your concealer ends and the rest of your face begins.
- The concealer texture is important. It should glide over your skin with smooth color. It should not easily collect in any creases or catch or magnify your skin texture (most cheap concealers will do this).
- Use the concealer sparingly, as the more you use, the more likely it will be to cake, crease, and look unnatural.
- After applying, be sure to dust a light amount of powder over the area to set the concealer and take away any shine and extra moisture.
That’s it! If you’re in a hurry, just add a dusting of sheer blush, a coat of mascara and a natural lip gloss and you’ll have a super fast everyday look that will light up your face.
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February 26th, 2009
You know those pesky little mascara marks you can get when you accidentally touch your skin during mascara application? Here’s how to make them disapear:
Makes sure that you WAIT for the mascara to dry before trying to remove it, as smudging it while it is still wet will only make it worse. Once it is dry, simply take a dry Q-tip to the marks and they should come right off. For most mascaras you should be able to remove virtually all of it. If you are using and especially budge proof mascara and this does not do the trick, use the reverse side of your q-tip dipped in a gentle makeup remover and spot clean it. This is much more clean and precise than using your fingers.
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February 20th, 2009
Motives Creme Concealer
It is accepted knowledge among many people that concealer should be applied on skin before the foundation is applied. I will strongly go against the grain on this one. It makes no sense to apply concealer first, as most of it almost always gets diluted and wiped away once the foundation is smoothly blended onto the skin.
Here’s a better idea: Instead, apply foundation onto clean and moisturized skin first. Once you are finished, use a concealer or cover to conceal only the remaining areas that are blemished, red, or dark, like underneath the eyes. Apply the concealer with a soft, rolling motion and blend the edges of it well into the rest of your skin.
Important: In order to make this work for you, you will need to use a concealer that is closely matched to your skin (not too light!) and that has good coverage, and a smooth, crease-resistant application. We recommend Motives Creme Concealer. It has a smooth, moisturizing formula that will last for all day wear.
Be sure and set your concealer with a light dusting of powder!
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February 18th, 2009
Hello to all! My name is Rebekah and I am the founder of Real Venus. I am glad to say that after many well intentioned thoughts over the last year about running a cosmetic blog, the initiative has been taken and our blog is up and ready to go! I look forward to sharing the many tidbits of information I have learned and continue to learn every day. My saavy friends and fellow Real Venus members will be contributing as well. I hope all of this will be of much use to you!
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