1. Always have skin care on mind, whether you are buying products for make up or actually applying them onto your skin after you have bought them. So what you are buying is a ‘make up and skin care’ product, not just a make up product. Check the ingredients to see if it contains things that you might be allergic to. Also check if it contains high concentration chemicals that can harm your skin.

2. ‘Make up and skin care’ is also about testing the products before using them. So, apply the make up on a small patch of skin e.g. earlobes and check how your skin reacts to it.

3. Keep track of expiry date on your make up products and never use them beyond the expiry date. In fact some products (e.g. vitamin C based products), if not stored properly, get spoilt much earlier than the expiry date.

4. Cleanliness is an important part of make up and skin care procedure. Sharpen your eye-liners regularly and keep all your makeup equipment clean at all times. You might fix a date, each month, for overhauling of your equipment. As part of cleanliness, your make up and skin care procedure should also include keeping your hair clean at all times.

5. Nail care is another important aspect of make up and skin care. Use a good quality nail polish and always keep your nails clean. Once you are done with cleaning and polishing your nails, you should rub in cuticle oil at the edges of the nail.

6. If you have deep-set eyes, you should use a liquid eye liner instead of a pencil one. This will prevent smudging at the deep edges of your eye-lid.

7. If you have a skin disorder e.g. acne, you should not apply heavy or chemical based make up. Consult your dermatologist if you are not sure about the make up products that you can use while you have acne or other skin disorder. Never try to squeeze pimples/ acne. Remember that make up and skin care should not conflict each other.

8. Use a mild make up remover (instead of just washing it away).

9. Another important ‘make up and skin care’ procedure is the following golden rule: “Never sleep with your make up on”

10. While applying a deodorant, make sure that you maintain the recommended distance between the nozzle and your skin (as mentioned on the deodorant pack).

So, make up and skin care should always go hand in hand. Do not try to treat make up and skin care differently.

Some natural beauty secrets are so close by we overlook them, water is probably the best known. Water has no equal when it comes to hydrating the skin and cleansing it of impurities. Unfortunately, today’s world is full of pollution and our skin absorbs this, so drinking plenty of water is an excellent way to flush it out.

Fruit and vegetables are another great healthy source of vitamins and minerals to help keep us healthy. Each fruit or vegetable, for instance, can have particular benefits on your skins health and fruit juices assist us with our health and energy levels.It has been know for quite some time that fruit is very good for the skin, nails, and hair and in a juice they are easily consumed.

Another beauty secret is exercise, it’s inexpensive and the results can be astounding including an increased oxygen level in the blood.You shouldn’t be shy of physical exercise as it’s another good way to improve your health and overall beauty, although walking may be the most common, there is also running, swimming and cycling as well.With exercise, the body becomes more adept at digesting food, burning calories and eliminating toxins from the system.

There is nothing like a positive outlook on life and this is something else that regular exercise brings. You must have met people that have started to look younger and healthier when they have become fit. Having a positive mental attitude is beauty secret that has helped many people increase they’re life expectancy and resistance to illness.

A beauty secret that is pleasant and painless is daily bathing; it invigorates the body and refreshes the mind. Why not try having a shower before work to wake you up and prepare you for the day and a bath in the evening before you go to sleep. Some of us take a good night’s sleep for granted and do not realise how those that are not luckily enough to have one, find their working day much harder.

People in countries where the sun is strong have learnt to adapt to its rays but in areas that see little sunlight, vital energy and vitamins that the sun supplies to the body are missing and this affects your health and attitude. High factor, good quality sun creams are a necessity if you have regular exposure to strong sunlight and it’s a beauty secret that can help with your long term skin care. Once the damage has been done, nothing short of surgery can help a women repair the stress she has put on her skin from UV rays.

I have left probably the most important beauty secret until last and that is the benefits of true, deep relationships with friends or family. We are not very good at living our lives totally on our own other than for short periods as it tends to cause sickness and ill health. It is always nice to have your loved ones around yu especially when things aren’t great. Your friends know you for who you are and although may judge you, accept and support you no matter what, now that is a powerful beauty secret.

Concealer comes next

Even top models don’t have flawless skin. Concealer hides any blemishes or undereye circles. Select a color one shade lighter than your foundation. Using your ring finger, put dots of concealer over any blemishes and undereye circles. Blend it in with the tip of that finger or a makeup sponge. You can use either a liquid concealer or a solid type.

Foundation is the base

A liquid foundation that matches your skin tone exactly is the best choice. Start by putting it on in dots over the middle of your face. Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge to spread it out until it covers your entire face. The foundation will cover the concealer.

To keep the foundation in place, dust on loose or pressed powder in the same color with a brush or powder puff. You can take a compact with pressed powder with you for touchups later.

The eyes have it

There are several steps in how to apply makeup around the eyes. Start with the eyebrows. If they have been plucked excessively, you will need to create a browline using eyebrow pencil or powdered shadow. These products can also fill in any gaps in the natural brows. Eyebrow pencil can look harsh and unnatural unless used carefully. To apply powdered eyebrow shadow, use a hard slanted brush.

Eye shadow should coordinate with your eye color and your skin tones. Use dark eye shadow to line the edge of your upper eyelid, following along above the upper lashes. Medium colored eye shadow is placed above that and up to the crease of the eye. Light eye shadow goes from there to just under the eyebrow. For day wear, use matte colors. Gleaming or sparkling colors are more appropriate for evening.

Wet a cake eyeliner in a darker coordinating color to bring out the eyes more and apply it in a thin line on the bottom edge of the upper eyelid using a brush. If you wish the eyes to appear larger, apply the eyeliner only on the upper eyelid, extending the line about one-half inch beyond the corner of the eye. Women with large eyes or who prefer a more dramatic evening look may also apply eyeliner on the edge of the lower lid below the eyelashes. Make sure the lines are thin to avoid a raccoon appearance. Eyeliner pencil can be used instead of the cake eyeliner.

Mascara is the last step in the eye part of makeup application. Again, select a color based on your skin tone, using dark brown if you are fair and black for darker skin. Navy or plum can be used for evening, but are not really appropriate for work. Dip the applicator into the tube and gently wave it over the upper and lower lashes. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying a second coat. This will help avoid clumping. For evening, you may wish to use an eyelash curler to get a more exotic look, but be sure to do this before applying mascara.

Blush adds life

Blush comes in both powder and gel forms. Whichever you choose, apply it sparingly to avoid looking like a clown. Find the apples of your cheeks by smiling and then put the blush either on them or just below, whichever is more flattering to you.

Kissable lips

Pick a lipstick color that goes with both your skin tone and your outfit. Either apply it from the tube or use a lipstick brush as professional makeup artists do. Add lip liner around the edges of the lips after the lipstick has been applied. Make sure the lipliner color is a similar shade to the lipstick, as very dark lipliner with pale lipstick will look silly.

Be safe with your cosmetics

Cosmetics don’t last forever. They can become contaminated with bacteria, so to be safe they should be discarded once they get old. This is especially important for mascara which should not be kept longer than one year after it is first used. Avoid risking health problems by not sharing cosmetics with other people.

Now that you know how to apply makeup, why not practice before your next big event? By following these instructions, you’ll look great wherever you go.

For someone who is just starting to use cosmetics and wouldn’t know where to start, I would strongly suggest for you to take a close look at cosmetic reviews online. Try to get to know the different manufacturers and have a general idea of the products that they carry. Read about what products are currently on the top of the list or are widely used by the people. Top rated brands and products are usually those that are of good quality and show results. It would also help to ask your friends and relatives on what cosmetic products they are using. Ask them if they have encountered any problems or if the products have demonstrated excellent results. If you have extra sensitive skin and is very prone to rashes, breakouts or allergic reactions, I would strongly suggest that you consult first a dermatologist or a doctor in the field of expertise before using any product. This is to avoid any allergies especially when it comes to skin care products and to prevent complications and damage on the skin.

Give yourself a makeover and surprise people with a new look, a new you. If you want to start with make up, try getting online tips on how to wear make-up and on what type of make-up you should wear for day as well as a night out. Try getting help as well from friends and try it out by experimenting out different looks to find out what suits you best. Carefully select the cosmetic products that you will be using on your face. Do not fret if you don’t get your make-up right the first time; it is natural for first timers. With a lot of practice, I’m pretty sure putting on make-up will soon be definitely a breeze.