Trying Grandma’s Beauty Tricks
Bella Breakdown Our grandmothers could very well think we are the generation that knows it all. We have all of this technology, and information in the palm of our hands. But, Grandma knows she’s got some long lasting tricks up her sleeve that she is more than likely to pass down to us. A lot of our grandmothers were probably born between the 1930s and 50s. They grew up in a totally different era. Some of your grandmothers may have been immigrants from other countries, like mine, and have brought with them some of their own interesting beauty regimens....
The Only 5 Makeup Brushes You’ll Ever Need
Bella Breakdown The right makeup brushes can make all the difference – here are five you should know about. #1 Eyeshadow Brush – use this small fluffy brush to blend eyeshadow. #2 Angled Brush – use an angled brush to define your eyebrows, then use it to apply eyeliner. #3 Foundation Brush – spread concealer on first, then buff on your foundation. #4 Blush Brush – place bronzer on cheeks, jawline, and temples. Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks. #5 Fan Brush – use a highlighter on cheekbones, forehead and nose....
Make Your Lipstick Do Double Duty As Blush
Bella Breakdown Using your lipstick as a blush is a smart beauty trick. To give yourself the perfect pout and to finish it off with rosy cheeks, start by applying a few dots of concealer to the outer edges of your mouth and blending them in well. Next, apply your favorite lipstick and smooth the edges with a Q-tip. With your freshly done lips, kiss your fingertips and pat each cheek with a kiss. Blend the color into the apples of your cheeks and voilà instant...
How to Go Nude (on Your Lips)
Bella Breakdown A nude lip is the perfect neutral for any look, whether paired with a smoky eye, natural palette, or metallic trend it complements almost every style. But creating a great lip nude lip for your complexion can be harder than you think. The first step for getting a perfect nude lip is lip balm, after creating your canvas, apply the nude shade straight from the tube to the middle of the lip and work your way outward. To define the shape of your lips, gently feather a nude lip pencil along the edges. This is such...
