This spring, embrace a vibrant makeup palette to achieve the season’s hottest trends. Renowned makeup artist Carmindy, known from TLC’s “What Not To Wear,” shares her expert tips for creating stunning looks:
* **Pink Berry Lips:** Femininity reigns supreme this season, and pink berry lips are a must-have. To achieve this look, aim for a naturally stained effect with a rich, juicy berry shade. Apply lip color with a cotton swab, dabbing gently to soften the edges and mute the color. Prevent bleeding by lightly dusting translucent loose powder along the outer edge of your lips. This creates a barrier that helps the color stay in place throughout the day or night.
* **Water Works:** Aqua blues and sea foam greens are the hottest eyeshadow hues for spring. Update your look by blending multiple bright-colored eyeshadows with a cotton swab for a soft, diffused application. Add a touch of light pink or white shimmer to the inner corner of the eye to brighten and illuminate the entire look. Cotton swabs are ideal for eyeshadow application as they are disposable, and allow for precise color application.
* **Strategic Shimmer:** Applying shimmer requires precision. The best spots are under the eyebrows, on the inside corner of the eyes, on top of the cheekbones, and down the bridge of the nose. Use a cotton swab to pick up a small amount of shimmer for precise application, preventing an over-sparkled look.
* **The Magic Eraser:** Mistakes happen, but they can be easily corrected. Dip a cotton swab into foundation and gently roll it over the mistake to erase imperfections without having to remove all your makeup and start over.
* **Crease Control:** Eyeshadow creasing is a common problem. Use a cotton swab to gently smudge the shadow back into place, revitalizing your look.