Shading like a Pro...in no time!

Want to know how the Pros make everyone look picture perfect and flawless? Shading. Makeup is all about illusion. For easy, everyday foundation shading... I buy 2 colors of foundation. One that is close to my untanned skin color, and one that is close to my tanned skin color. Then as my skin gets lighter or darker, I mix accordingly. Also when getting ready to go out, I mix a little light color into the darker color and blend all over my neck and around the edges of my face and lower half of my cheeks. Then I take the lighter color for my nose, on and under eyes, and "t" zone. That gives me the illusion of shading without dramatic raccoon eyes. It also helps if your wanting to give the appearance of a thinner face/neck (double chin/ soft chin). By using darker colors under your chin and under your cheeks you give the appearance of a more chizzled face or features. Light colors bring features out, dark colors draw features in.

Feel like your nose is too wide, or have a big forehead? Shade. Put the darker foundation on the sides of your nose, or on the tip of your nose if it's too long, and blend. For your forehead, apply the darker foundation from hairline down, to keep from drawing attention to it. Use these basic principles to minimize and maximize your assets, and feel more comfortable taking photos or wearing makeup!

Want to learn more about doing your own makeup? Email us at: info@WoWFactor4u.com to get signed up for our next BYOM Class (Bring Your Own Makeup): in Orange County, Ca. Looking for a class in your area? Email us and we'll see about coordinating a class! This class is designed to help your save time, and money on makeup, learning how to put makeup on like a pro! Learn all the tips you need to look your best everyday! Next class in early 2010!

Makeup Class! BYOM...Bring Your Own Makeup!

We are having a makeup class just in time for fall!  Bring whatever makeup you have and we'll teach you how to use whatcha got!  This class is for all ages, no matter how big or small your personal makeup collection is.  YOU KNOW you've got makeup in your collection you have NO idea how to use!  Bring it to class and we'll not only teach you how to use it, but most likely several uses for it!  You'll learn tips, tricks, and fun ways to get your makeup done FAST, and like it was done by a pro!  You know if you go to the sales counter, you just end up buying more stuff!  And how can you trust a sales person (unless they're a personal friend)!  We are licensed cosmetologists and makeup artists, sharing trade secrets so you can look fabulous all the time!  No selling, just fun!  

Class is October 9th from 7pm-9pm.  Cost is $40 per person.  Bring 3 friends and you each get in for $35!  Bring 5 friends and they get in for $35 and you get in for FREE!!!

RSVP today for your spot in class by emailing: info@WoWFactor4u.com.  

Location is to be determined, depending on class size...somewhere in the OC!

Mascara of the Month!!!

If you haven't done so, you need to check out "L'Oreal's Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara".  Why?  First of all, it has my personal favorite...a primer on one end with the mascara on the other.  ...But this isn't like any other mascara you've ever tried!  It tubes your lashes.  You heard me right!  

How do you use it?

You use the white side first...the lash primer.  Unless your lashes are thick and long naturally (and very few of us have those kind of lashes), put on the white primer like you would your normal mascara.  1-2 coats should be enough.  Then use step 2, the black mascara and apply over your "primed" lashes, I usually use another 1-2 coats.  

What's so big about it?

It won't smear, flake or run like normal mascara.  It tubes your lashes, so when you get ready to remove it, it almost looks like your lashes are coming out...but they're not, it's just the tubed mascara.  It takes light pressure and water to remove.  I wouldn't say it's water-proof, unless your careful...more water resistant...but at least if you do happen to cry, it won't run or smear down your face or around your eyes!  

Check it out, and let me know what you think!

Blushing Brides...

Bridal Season is in full effect, and we are lovin' it!  Feel free to comment if you have any questions or need help with anything pertaining to your wedding!  We're here to help!