This Week’s Sunday, April 8, 2012
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BELIZETIMES SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2012 THE BELIZE TIMES see full color at www.belizetimes.bz or Facebook/ Belize Times
TOP MODEL Make-Up
tips
By Tania Tanesha
One of the most appealing assets for affection is a pair of sexy lips. Who doesn’t appreciate a good smooch? Even if you’re not a huge makeup fan, chances are the simplest, most affordable and quickest way to upscale absolutely any look is by applying lip-gloss. No makeup look is complete without adding some sort of glam to the lips, so much that the practice can be traced to the 1930s, when Max Factor created a product for his models to wear on film. It’s quick and easy to apply; it’s the fastest way to add shine; they give lips a plumper appearance; highly moisturizing and some are now formulated with SPF for sunscreen protection. For pre-teens and teenagers lip-gloss use is an introduction to makeup: because they are too young for fully intense lip colors. But lipglosses also have their cons: they are temporary and you would have to reapply every so often throughout the day. Also, some are quite sticky and can be annoying at times. In this week’s article, I’ll guide you to properly apply lip-gloss and even how to create your own lip-gloss! When wearing lip-gloss you have to be mindful of your own lips. Large lips look even bigger with too much lip-gloss or gloss with glitters. I would suggest little to no lip-gloss on larger lips and would trade for a matte lip-stain, lipstick or a tinted lip-balm. Persons with smaller lips can get instant plumping results by dabbing just a small amount of lipgloss in the centre of the top and bottom lip. Lip-gloss can also be applied on top of your lip-stick color for added shine and emphasis! Note: Lip products look best on smooth lips. Exfoliate your lips every time you brush your teeth by brushing your lips for totally smooth and kissable lips. Ok here it is: The edible and simple way to make your own lip-gloss What you need: Food coloring Kool-aid (optional) Flavored essence of your choice (optional) Vaseline (or any other brand of petroleum jelly) Small container (contact lens container or any small compact container with a cover) How to make it: Put Vaseline in container and microwave for about 15-20 seconds Add food coloring and stir well. Add optional ingredients and mix together well. Allow contents to cool completely. There you have it. You’ve made your own lip-gloss. Personalize your glosses by adding edible glitter or a small amount of non-toxic body glitter for added shimmer. You can never go wrong with lip-gloss - easy to apply, incredibly affordable and the simplest form of makeup for anyone to use and enjoy and it’s an irresistible addition when putting your best face forward.
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