#AtoZChallenge P-Prepping of the Skin

Before any makeup starts, it is extremely important to follow certain steps before going ahead with any makeup product.

Prepping of skin is referred to as CTM i.e. Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturizing and is one of the main steps in the makeup ritual. A good makeup artist will never skip these steps and my personal recommendation is that you should never skip this in your daily skin care regime as well.

Clean your face with a good cleanser, apply toner on your skin and let it dry for a bit and then apply your favorite moisturizer. Never miss the sunscreen in the day, even if the weather is cloudy. Sunscreen is always a must.

A lot of people underestimate the importance of a toner. But that shouldn’t be done. Toner helps you swipe away any leftover dead skin cells, makeup or any other bacteria. In the summers, toner provides a good amount of hydration to your skin.

Always invest in an alcohol-free toner as it typically dries up the skin.

In this video, I have shown you the prepping of skin.

When you follow all the above steps, you will notice a little sheen on your face instantly. That is the magic of CTM.

I have used Brightening Cleanser from O3

Toner- Kama Rose Water (one of the best in the market)

Moisturizer- Acrofy from Dr. Reddy (This is recommended by my dermatologist as my skin is prone to acne), you can use any other that suits you.

I hope you found it useful. Comment for further questions.

Cheers

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#AtoZChallenge- O- Opens your eyes

Today it is about how you can create the illusion of showing more opened up eyes just by one additional product in your kit. 

The white kajal pencil. Yes! That’s it. You know, when this product was launched, I always wondered, who in the world would wear white kohl?! First, it gives that ghostly look and none of us would want to look like a vamp.

Second, why... I mean, just why white??!! Now, all I do is smile at my naive thoughts. 

It is always about the right use of every makeup product and this is no different. 
Just apply a bit of it on your waterline along with your regular kohl or shadow. And notice the immediate difference that comes just because of the white line. 

I have used white Kajal from @lagirlcosmetics and you can avail it from @mynykaa.

Check out the video and ask me if you more doubts about it.

Cheers

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#AtoZChallenge M- Mascara

Really easy to apply and extremely difficult to remove (at least for me :D :P). But I am here for the application right now.

I’m sure we all know how to apply mascara but I’m going to share a few small hacks for you guys to make it perfect.

Start by curling your lashes. The tip here is to warm it a bit with the help of a blow may and then curl your lashes. Trust me, you will be amazed at the results just by curling the lashes.

Then take your mascara and start applying in zigzag motion (not straight) just the way I have shown in the video. By doing this, you will not end up having the excess product at the end of your lash and the lashes look more grown and fine.

The third thing that you need to keep in mind, while doing your lashes is, to look at a straight direction and not upwards when you do the upper lash.

For the lower lash too, try to look straight and I am 100% sure, these tricks will give you those perfect lashes.

Want to know how to remove it? Stay tuned to my page and it watch out!

Have a questions? Just drop me a message.

Cheers

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#AtoZChallenge L- Liner

Today, I have made a video about how you can make a winged liner and immediately see its effect popping up your eye entirely.

The trick is to first draw a slant line from the outer corner of the eye stretching it outwards and then filling in inwards. Make sure you don’t make it thick in the inner corner. Just let it be thick till the middle of the eye.

Refer the picture for the inner and outer corners of the eye.

For making a winged liner, either use a gel liner with an eyeliner brush. Or use a liquid liner with a really fine tip. It makes really easy to apply and also, gives a fine shape to it. 

Worried about spoiling your makeup with the liquid liner? Stay tuned to my page and soon I’ll be coming with a tip where you can erase or remove the black spot or any mark (that often makes a home on our face and gives nightmares if you may have to remove it), without affecting the rest of the makeup.

I have used Maybelline gel line in the color, Blackest Black. It is one of the best ones available in the market. For beginners, please avoid using the brush that comes with the gel and invest in an eyeliner brush.

The application becomes quite simpler if used with the right brush.

Till then, enjoy the video!

This was all about winged eyeliner. Tell me in the comments if you have any questions.

Cheers

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#AtoZChallenge J- Jawline

Ever wanted a killer jawline but don’t have one? Or, couldn’t make one? Well, I have a tutorial for you that will help you make that perfect, sexy jawline you always desired.

Take a bronzer two tones darker than your foundation or a shadow two shades darker than your skin tone and create that perfect jawline. Follow the brush strokes and the angle the way I have done in the video and I’m sure you will be through with it.

                                       

Luckily, I am blessed with a great jawline, so I don’t have to work too much for it. But I do have double-chin and for that, I have to work extra!

In this video, I have first used a cream concealer, 2 shades darker than my skin tone, blended it into my skin and then used a powder shade of a darker color to create the perfect jawline that gives you an uplifted look.

Have doubts? Tell me in the comments or DM me.

Cheers

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#AtoZChallenge I-Individuality

Individuality is something that makes you stand out from the crowd. It is that particular feature that distinguishes you from someone else.

When it comes to makeup, there is a certain pattern that people follow. Some people never leave the house without putting on their kajal. Some people cannot do without wearing their lipstick. Some are bound to wear compact powder. Some don’t leave without shaping their eyebrows and the list is endless.

Here, in this post, I have shared my general routine makeup that I do when I have to go out in the afternoons or light evenings. These are a must do for me. I cannot step out without completing all these steps for an afternoon event. And it isn't too much. It gives me a very subtle, natural, dewy look that goes well with almost every occasion. 

Check out the video guys and let me know what you feel about it.

And tell me in the comments below, what is it for you that you cannot do without while going out of the house?

Cheers

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#AtoZChallenge H- Highlighting

Today, I am going to talk about highlighting. I’m sure you must have noticed that in parties, some ladies have their cheekbones shining than the rest of the lot. Is it their natural glow? Maybe. But most of the times, it is the result of good highlighting.

Highlighting is a part of makeup that focuses on creating the shape of the face enhancing the natural structure through very subtle makeup. Basically, the highlighter is the makeup that attracts light, creating the illusion of brightness and vibrancy, thus creating that lit-from-within look.

Highlighting is done on the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, forehead and cupids bow. If you're a fan of makeup, you can buy a fan brush (the one I have used in the video), or you can use a blending brush or you can also apply highlighter using the tip of your fingers. Check this out in the video below.

This can be done with powder highlighters and liquid highlighters. Liquid highlighters give a dewy finish on the face, which works wonders for day events.

If you don’t want to splurge on highlighters, I would suggest buying one from Makeup Revolution. It is one of the best available in drugstore brands.

Have questions? Bring them on.

Cheers

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#AtoZChallenge E-Eyebrows

Eyebrows are again, one of the most underrated areas when it comes to makeup. All of us put on our foundations, wear compact, blushes and never forget the lipstick. But we, almost always ignore our brows. But we shouldn’t.

We tend to ignore our brows because maybe we’ve not yet experienced the magic of a perfect brow. But believe me, once you start doing it, you’ll get the hang of it… to an extent that you probably won’t move out of the house without doing them.

That is the kind of difference, eyebrows make to our overall look.

You can do your brows with an eyebrow pencil, eyebrow shadow or gel. Anything that you feel comfortable. I would suggest, if you do it on a daily basis or quite often, go for a brow pencil or brow shadow. Quick to use and less of cleaning hassle.

Here are a few things that you need to keep in mind while doing your brows:

• Never take the black color. NEVER. Black always make your brows look fake. You will end up feeling something is wrong with your face. Take brown. Brown works best for brows.
• Start with the arch of the brow. That is the area where the brows are really thick. Then slowly move towards the end of the brow. After covering this, whatever little product is left in the brush, use that for doing the inner corner of the brow. DO NOT TAKE EXTRA PRODUCT FOR THE INNER CORNER OF THE BROW. Always do them with the leftovers. And tada! You’re done.

Another tip here is, just move along with the shape of your brow and don’t try to create a new shape with it. As and when you practice, you will be able to play with the shape of it. But I wouldn’t recommend initially.

Here is a quick short tutorial of it. I have done one brow here, avoiding a long video.

Have a look at the brown shade I used for my brows.

Now, just look at the difference between my brows before and after.

Watch out and ask me in the comments if you have questions regarding the products to be used or the brands or anything else that you have in mind.

Cheers

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A- Application

No... no! Not the phone application but like the application, application. 

When I wasn’t a Makeup Artist, the most common mistake I did was the application of the makeup and by makeup, I mean everything. From the foundation to the eye shadow… actually, let me not get started with the eye shadow because most of us who try applying eye shadow watching online tutorials, of let us say, smokey eyes, end up looking, real-life vampires.

After learning the course, I can absolutely vouch of the importance of how we apply the product and merge it into our skin.

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Here are quick points that you should follow for good makeup:

•  Always prime your skin before starting with your foundation. It makes your skin smooth and gives your makeup a flawless finish.
• Never overdo with the product. Take in small quantities and then take more if need be. This lets the makeup settle well without making it cakey.
• Try using beauty blenders if time permits. Its effect is actually visible if used the right way.

These were a few quick tips that you can use. Ask me more in the comments section below.

Cheers

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Welcome to my Blog! This A to Z Challenge, the season I’m going to give you a ride and take you to all the places untouched! My theme this year is ‘A to Z of Makeup' , where I’ll be sharing about the various tricks and tips on makeup, videos and do’s and don’ts that might help you here and there.

Stay tuned to find out what's more in store!

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Theme Reveal for A to Z Challenge 2019

Okay, so I am really really late in doing this but better late than never. I have been participating in the A to Z Challenge since 2015 except last year. So here I am having signed up for this crazy writing and reading marathon!

Now, can we have the drumrolls, please?! Coz it’s time to reveal my theme. And my theme for this year’s AtoZChallenge is:

“A to Z of Makeup”

Yes! Makeup, it is! A completely change of topic and line. Who thought, I would write on makeup someday?!
Most of you may not be aware of this that I've become a Makeup Artist recently and currently exploring options of the same, along with sharing my gyan with you guys.

Don’t wanna speak too much here, but be all prepared to hear tips and tricks, videos and tutorials, do’s and don’ts and much more about Makeup!
So gear up and get ready to add lots of glamour to your makeup style this month!
Look forward to hear from you!
Cheers

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