s MAKE UP TIPS s   Applying Foundation Apply small drops of foundation to your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin, and spread with your fingertips or makeup sponge using outward strokes. Always allow your foundation or tinted day cream time to absorb into the skin before fixing with powder. Don't apply too thickly or you'll end up with that caked look. Rather apply two thin coats and be wary of the area around the nose. Anyone under 30 should avoid foundation if at all possible as it generally isn't necessary. A light skin toned concealer and a little powder will often do the trick to hide small blemishes and imperfections.   Eyeshadow. Powder Eyeshadow: Why is powder shadow so cool? Because it's portable, relatively spill-free and super easy to use! Powder shadows come in compacts with anywhere from one to eight colors, usually all designed to co-ordinate. You can apply it with a sponge for normal, semi-opaque coverage. The sponge is usually included with the shadow, but I suggest buying some more sponges, so that you have a clean side for each individual shade. This keeps the color true. You can also wet the sponge lightly, rub it across the shadow and apply it to your eyelid for a solid look. Powder shadow can be applied with a brush for a sheer effect, or with your fingertip for a smudged look. Cream Eyeshadow: Cream eyeshadows usually come in compacts as well. They are different from powders in that they are soft and creamy to the touch. The disadvantage of cream shadow is that it tends to crease easily, which means that by the end of the day you could have a thin line of shadow in the crease of your eyelid- and none anywhere else. How do you prevent this? By properly prepping your eyelid with a thin coat of oil-free foundation/concealer and a light dusting of powder. Then, apply the shadow using either a brush or your fingertip (I prefer my finger, as cream shadows are nearly impossible to clean off the brush). If you choose a brush, look for one with shorter, stiffer bristles to control where the color goes. Wand-Applicator Shadows with wand applicators come in tubes. Often they are sheer, shimmery colors, similar in texture to a cream shadow. You should prep your eyelid first with an oil-free foundation/concealer and a light dusting of powder. Then, take the wand and apply some the color to wherever you want it. Blend around the edges with your fingertips, and carefully remove any "clumps" of color that may have formed. Liquid eyeshadows: Liquid shadow comes in a little bottle, usually without an applicator. You'll need to invest in an eyeliner brush, high-quality sponge or a box of Q-tips in order to apply it. Shake the bottle well , then dip the brush/sponge/Q-tip into so just the tip is covered. From here you can apply it directly to your eyelid in a careful motion, or tap the color onto your fingertip, then rub evenly over your eyelid for a sheer wash of color. Liquid shadow often comes in the most vibrant, trendy shades out there! Support  Kolhapur World ! Advertise With Us   Applying Eyeliner Choose an eyeliner appropriate for your eye color. Brown, navy and charcoal accent light eyes well, while brown and plum shades flatter brown eyes. Make sure your liner complements the color of your shadow. Tilt your head back slightly and bring your eyes to a half-open state. This creates a good angle for application, while allowing you to see what you're doing. Then draw a line from the inner to outer corner using one fluid stroke, following the curvature of the eyelid. Do not extend the line past the outer corner of the eye or hug the tear-drop area of the eye. To start, keep the line as thin as possible, and if a thicker line is desired, repeat the process either across the entire lash-line or simply on the outer third of the lid along the lashes. Super Eyeliner Trick! Here's an awesome eyeliner tip! Try dampening a sharp eyeshadow sponge, then dipping it in your favorite eyeshadow. Apply it like an eyeliner to your upper eyelid and voila- instantly sexy, smudged, definition along your lashline! For a monochromatic look, apply the same eyeshadow with a brush first, then use this trick. Very modern! There are lots of fun things to do with eyeliner- think back to the days of the Egyptians for inspiration! Throughout history eyeliner has kept coming back in style- from the mod looks of the 60s to the vibrant colors seen on recent spring runways. Have fun experimenting!   Applying Mascara When applying mascara, make sure you don't have an excess on your mascara wand. Mascara should be applied after the eyeshadow and the eyeliner, curl the upper lashes before the application of mascara with an eye lash curler for a more catchy look, then twirl the mascara wand in the pack so as to gather the colour on the it. Wipe out the excess mascara from the wand using a tissue to avoid the falling of flakes on the cheeks. Start with applying on the lower lash first. For this the wand is to be held in a vertical position and mascara is applied from side to side. Extra attention is needed for the lower lashes to avoid smudging with the under eye area, Powdering the under eye area is suggested before starting. One stroke is enough for the lower lashes. For the upper lashes, the wand should be held in horizontal position parallel to the eye lid. The wand should be rolled slowly upwards from the roots to the tips. You must wiggle the brush a little at the roots to ensure that bristle moves in between the lashes and highlight each lash separately. Repeated strokes lend a fuller look. Finally use a eye lash comb to separate each lash and remove any clumps if formed.   Permanent Lip Liner   Begin by drawing the little "M" on your upper lip, and then outline the entire mouth with a thin line, following the line of your lips. For a fuller look draw on the outside edge and for a thinner look draw the line on the inside edge. Now fill the lips in with your favorite lipstick or lipstick pencil .

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