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A light dusting of powder on the eyelids will help to set eye shadow and extend the wear.

To set your makeup for a polished look, swirl a large soft makeup brush in the powder and dust it lightly over your face.

.How to Apply Mineral Makeup for Ethnic Women

Mineral make-up has become popular in recent years because it light on your face, doesn’t clog your pores like cream based and liquid make-up and it’s made from natural earth ingredients.

Some people have criticised that mineral powder fail to provide complete coverage. This is not true – it’s all about how you apply the makeup.

Here’s how to Apply DivaGlam Mineral Makeup (Shake, Tap and Brush)


1.Wash and dry your face with a gentle cleanser. Apply a moisturiser if needed, and allow it to completely absorb before applying your mineral makeup.

2.Shake a little of your mineral foundation into the lid of your foundation container.

3.Take your large kabuki brush and gently tap the bristles into the powder. Tap the brush on the side of the lid to shake off any excess until it looks as if your brush has no makeup on it at all.

4.Brush onto the skin in a swirling, circular motion, starting on the outside of your face near your cheekbones. Then, buff around the remainder of the face, working your way to the cheeks, forehead, and nose. Buff until you’re satisfied with the coverage. Remember, a little goes a long way. You can always increase coverage by adding additional layers.

.How to Select Eye Makeup that Complements Ethnic Skin

Your eyes are your face’s most prominent feature. Eye shadow contours, eyeliner defines and mascara adds length and drama to your lashes. Your perfect palette depends on the depth of color in your skin, as well as its undertones.

1.Determine if your skin has warm or cool undertones. If you have darker skin, accentuate your eyes with shadows and liners whose colours are richer and deeper in intensity.

2.Enhance a warm complexion with eye shadows that range between soft orange and rust, from honey to cinnamon.

3.Complement cooler complexions with eye shadows in varying shades of blue, purple and pink. Green flatters skin that has both warm and cool undertones. Blue-greens complement cooler complexions, and brownish, earthy greens enhance warmer ones.

4.Add glamour to a warm complexion with coppery or golden eye shadow. Pearly purple or silvery blue shadows will glamorize a cooler skin tones.
.Selecting the right make-up for ethnic skin…
Since skin tones vary greatly among ethnic women, finding the right face makeup can be tricky. The wrong makeup can lead to an ashen or flat complexion, but with a little insight and a lot of experimentation, you can minimize the guesswork and put your best face forward.

Instructions


1.Look beyond your skins colour and examine its undertones. Rich black complexions usually have cool undertones, while brown and caramel complexions have warm golden undertones.

2.Choose from shades that appear to be in your colour range and may complement your undertones. Remember that foundation will look different on your skin than it does in a bottle or on a thumbnail palette.

3.Always try foundation on your jawline to get the best idea of a colour match.

4.Set your make-up with a loose translucent powder.

5.Contour your cheekbones with a sweep of blush. Plums, currants and mauves will flatter a medium to dark complexion. Caramel, honey and apricot will complement a medium to light complexion.

6.Bronzer is an alternative to blush for those with a warmer complexion. Dust a light coating over the face, contouring at temples and cheekbones.

.Things to Consider When Buying Make Up Foundation


It is often necessary to use two different shades of foundation for dark skin since the skin tones can be darker in some areas, such as the forehead, and lighter on the cheeks. However, when blending foundation, it is important to do so carefully so that there are no defining lines between where the two come together.

Lipstick

For most women with dark skin tones, the wrong shade of red can destroy the perfect look. Women with dark brown or deep black skin can use lipstick in various shades of red, while those a little lighter will find that coffee and deep reds work best. Women of mixed race and very light skin tones will find that lipsticks in pink and peach will do wonders. However, you can rarely go wrong with lip colours in terracotta, purple, toffee and berry.

Neutral coloured lip gloss is also wonderful on the lips of black women.

Using light shade lipsticks will minimize the size of large lips while darker shades will make lips look larger.

Eye Shadow and Eyeliner

When it comes to eye makeup, women with dark skin tones can experiment with lots of different coloured eye liners and mascara.

Those who are looking for more natural-looking colours can go with earth tones such as browns, gold, cinnamon and caramel.

To really bring brown eyes into focus, nothing works quite as well as blue eyeliner.

Blush

As a general rule, very dark-skinned women do not need blush. However, if you decide to add blush to your make up, choose from shades of bronze, plum, mauve and wine if dark coloured.

Hope U enjoyed this article and learned something.  Please visit DivaGlam and get YOUR DIVA LOOK,  be a DOLL!!!

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Hello everyone, Okay I came across this test and thought it was great, and as usual I love to share with my readers awesome information that I receive.  So the questionaire is just a tool to get you to thinking about what type of style you are or have a tendency to be.  Please take it and have fun.  Maybe you will discover something about yourself you did not know or you may think that you liked something but you find you really don't. Enjoy,

Are you a sultry sex siren, a laid-back beach babe, or an elegant glamour girl? Take this quiz to find your beauty icon — and the decade where your sense of style fits!



~ 1 of 8 ~

1. You're often told your most attractive feature is:









Your unique sense of style and ability to make any trend your own.





Your megawatt smile and boisterous laugh.





Your sexy doe eyes.





Your effortless sense of style and grace.





Your clean-cut good looks and outgoing nature.
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2. You feel most confident when you are wearing:









A totally original (and sometimes out there) look you've pulled together from what's in your closet.





A stylish, curve-hugging ensemble.





An eye-catching swimsuit with beach-sexy hair.





Anything that exudes elegance — whether it's a party dress or cigarette pants and a cardigan.





It depends — you can go from a sophisticated dress and heels one day to donning sneakers and jeans the next.

3. Your favorite hair style is:

Tousled, undone waves.

































A sophisticated updo or short pixie cut.

































One that changes monthly! You'll try anything once, even streaks of bold color.

































Sculpted with lots of volume.

































A head full of wild curls.









~ 4 of 8 ~











4. When shopping for shoes, you find yourself gravitating toward:

Any shoe with an interesting feature: a rhinestone ornament, a peep toe, or some alligator fabric. It's all in the details.

































A sexy pair of thigh-high leather boots (or, hey, even combat boots!).

































Heels — the higher the better! Comfort takes a backseat to style.

































Timeless staples you can get lots of wear out of, like classic pumps or Converse sneakers.

































Summery sandals or flats — you like looking pretty yet casual.



5. Your jewelry box holds:

Your favorite watch, diamond studs, and a few delicate gold chains.

































Big hoop earrings, studded leather bracelets, and necklaces of all colors and sizes. You love to accessorize!

































Not much — just a few treasured pieces you've collected over the years

































Anything jewel-encrusted — from cocktail rings to necklaces to bracelets.

































Strand after strand of luxurious pearls.









Which of the following describes the contents of your makeup bag?

All the latest products from your favorite cosmetic counter — you never leave the house without a full face of superglam makeup!

































Select items from the same luxe makeup and skin-care line you've used for years.

What makeup bag? You usually wear nothing but a bit of moisturizer with SPF.

Many, many colors and varieties of mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, and lip color. Any beauty trend that comes along, you'll usually try it at least once.

































Just the basics — concealer, mascara, and a touch of lip gloss.





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8. On a dream dinner date, you're at a candlelit table for two. You'd hope to be with:

A chivalrous, handsome gentleman who oozes integrity.

































An intense, athletic man with a mysterious personality and killer good looks.

































A suave, sophisticated, and sexy European lover.

































A laid-back family man who is crazy about you.

































Your lovable longtime partner who still has your heart.









Okay so I took the test and the this is what my results were. Although I do agree with some of it I can say that I would never have put myself in the catagory with Madonna by no means. But it was fun anyway. Hope you enjoyed the thought provoking questions. Me

You're Madonna
what??????????











1980s style chameleon who pushes the envelope









Unconventional and stylishly confident, you’re a beauty trendsetter whom others are captivated by. Though she’s just as relevant today, Madonna’s flashy rocker-chic look is synonymous with the 80s, and like her, you’re anything but boring. You love to experiment with makeup, hair, and fashion, and everyone knows it. Those around you see you as daring and seductive, but you back up your looks with magnetism, brains, and plenty of ambition. Others can’t wait to see what look you’ll pull off next — and you enjoy keeping them guessing.

Modern-day kindred spirits include Rihanna, Chloë Sevigny, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, and Pink.

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