Wedding Supplies

Life Span of Make-up:

Approximate Life span (shelf-life) of different types of make-up
Water based foundation: 12 months
Oil based foundation: 18 months
Mascara: 3 months
Lipstick & eyeshadow: 2 years
Face powder: 2 years
Concealer: 12 months
Eye liner: 2 years
Nail polish: 12 months

Eye Make-up:

The latest trend in eye make-up
Creamy shadows and one-coat mascara.
How to do eye make-up?
Eye makeup has come a long way since those heavy eye shadow powders that were impossible to blend naturally. The very newest formulations are shadows and pencils that can be smeared on and blended with the pad of your finger, giving a professional look every time.

The good thing about products that can be applied with your fingertips is that you do not have to be exact, because they are very spreadable and do not leave any harsh lines.

Start applying with a small dab of colour on the tip of your ring finger and pat it on, starting in the middle of your eyelid and moving to the outer corner. For more colour, just add another layer.

Creams can also glamour up daytime makeup for the evening. You can paint a tiny amount of shimmer cream (silver, gold or light pink) on the brow bone or eyelid to add light to the eye.

A new makeup for the eyes is the one-coat defining mascara that creates a special effect.

A professional tip on eye make-up
The trick to working with a cream product is to pat it on. Do not rub – rubbing heats the skin too much and the product will be more likely to crease.

Blush:

The latest trend in blushes
No-brush required, cream and gel blush.
How to put on a blush
Today natural look is in, no one wants artificial looking colour on their cheeks. Unfortunately, powder blush can be one of the trickier products to apply correctly, and more often than not it goes on streaky. That’s why sheer, creamy pots and tubes of cheek colour are perfect. A dot of colour can be applied and blended easily with your fingertips. Always remember to test a sheer cheek colour on your hand; the colour can look much more intense in the container than on your face.

A professional tip on using blush
Avoid applying these blushes over loose or pressed powder, as they won’t blend properly.

Lips:

The latest trend in lip makeup
Long wearing and waterproof or slick and subtle colour. How to use lip makeup The easiest way to fix, change, or update your makeup is with a lip colour, and the options are simple and vast. If you’re on the move all day, start off with a waterproof lipliner to make sure that your lip colour won’t slide. When using a lipliner, make sure the pencil isn’t too sharp or the line will be harsh. To avoid this, lightly press the pencil against your finger after sharpening. After your liner, apply a ‘longlast’ lipstick. These formulations contain wax or essential oils, which helps the lipstick glide on smoothly and then evaporate, leaving pure colour that will take you at least through lunch.

A professional tip on using lip makeup Slick on a tinted lip gloss for a sheer pout.


Nails:

The latest trend in nail makeup
Nail polish pens and longer wearing, quick fix products. How to use nail makeup The main complaint of women about doing their nails is that it takes too long. But now there are foreign products on the market that reduce application and drying time. If you’re on the run and just want a quick coat of polish, try the compactly packaged Stylo Guerlain Instant Nail Polish Pen, which looks like a magic marker but is filled with polish. Also, some top coats coming out on the market (like Sally Hansen’s 10 day shine) are heat activated ; paint on a coat, hold your hand up to a desk or reading lamp for 60 seconds, and the manicure is dry. Spring’s new nail colours are easy to apply, as they’re transparent with a hint of shimmer. A professional tip on nail makeup No time for polish? Massaging an oil into the cuticles is recommended. It makes the nails look smoother and gets rid of any dry skin around the cuticles, so your hands will look presentable.


Foundation:

The latest trend in foundation Easily blendable compact foundations. How to use foundation Whether you want a sheer wash of colour or serious camouflage, the new easy to apply foundation formulations can help you out. Compact foundation gives you the smooth coverage you want from a foundation and powder, but since it’s one product it’s easy to blend and perfect for touch ups. The secret behind these formulas? A blend of ultrafine light reflecting molecules that cover the skin without looking heavy, plus lightweight ingredients, like silicone and nylon, that help the product glide over the skin and dispense colour evenly. A professional tip on using foundation Cream/powder formulations can also be used as concealers and patted on specific areas that need extra coverage, such as your cheeks and the sides of your nose.