Little girls love playing dress-up with fancy clothes and sorting through mom's stash of lipsticks, blushes and eye shadows. But what happens when they get a little older and that desire to experiment increases? They want to find their distinct look, but still look like the rest of the crowd.
To help tweens and teens learn about age-appropriate makeup and good skin care, expert skin specialists and makeup artists say girls shouldn't get all of their information from television or peers. Parents should be involved. Sit with your daughter and look at magazines. Talk with her about the girls in the photos and which ones are wearing makeup that seems appropriate and not overdone. Listen, communicate and then find a professional to teach her makeup and skincare lessons that can help her feel confident and pretty.
Your daughter (or niece or granddaughter) is starting to ask if she can wear makeup because ALL the girls in her class are wearing. How in the world do you teach her how to wear it and not look like a drag queen.
Most of us do not have the opportunity to have someone teach us about how to wear makeup.
If we were lucky we had a mom or aunt or older sister that were skilled in makeup application and took the time to sit down with us and show us the ins and outs of makeup. If we didn’t the odds are we learned from our girlfriend who learned from their girlfriend. None of which knew a darn thing about the right way to wear makeup.
By allowing younger girls to wear light lip-gloss and a lightly tinted moisturizer, a lot of the squabbling can be avoided. If they're staying home and having friends over, a little sparkle on the eyes and other fun makeup is fine. They just want to have fun
Remember to first talk about the importance of skin care prior to letting her wear makeup. If a teenager is not responsible enough to get into the habit of washing her face daily then she should not be allowed to wear makeup. Skincare is very important to maintain healthy skin.
Teen Cosmetics for Age Twelve
First, do not pressure her to wear makeup. Not all girls are interested in cosmetics at this age. Begin by asking her what her interest in makeup is and how much makeup teens are wearing in her school. If she is interested in starting to wear makeup, decide how much is enough and what is appropriate.
The main thing to remember is that girls should look their age. A twelve-year-old entering the sixth or seventh grade should look just that. Makeup for teens at this age should be simple, light items that add very little color to the face. Cosmetics should bring focus to the natural beauty, not overpower her young features. Lip-gloss and some pale eye shadows is all she should wear during the daytime. If she wants to experiment with other cosmetics and learn application, let her practice at home.
Cosmetics for Teens at Age Thirteen
At thirteen it might be necessary to let her start wearing foundation if acne is becoming a problem. Let her practice at home for several days before letting her wear foundation in public. Foundations are tricky cosmetics for teens to learn to apply correctly.
The color of foundation should always match 100% to her skin tone. There should NEVER be a noticeable difference in where she did and did not apply foundation. A perfect match will blend perfectly into your skin and will become invisible.
Hygiene is very important and teaching them how to keep their makeup brushes clean is very important as well. Teaching them basics such as washing their face every night and removing all their makeup IS very important.
Thirteen is also an appropriate time to let her wear mascara and natural shades of eye shadows. The mascara should be brown or black/brown in color to keep it more natural looking.
The purpose of eye liner is to define your eyes AND to help to make your eyelashes appear longer. NO HEAVY BLACK eyeliner on the upper and lower lash lines. It only makes small eyes look smaller and does nothing for that clean beautiful natural makeup look. Only a small majority of women actually look good with that look and if I were guessing I would say your teenage daughter is not one of them!
Teen Cosmetics for Age Fourteen and Older
At fourteen most girls are now entering high school and appearance will be even more important at this time. This is the age when most teenagers will begin wearing a lot of makeup. During the day it is important for teens to keep cosmetics natural and clean. But at night as teenager’s start going out with friends or on dates it will be more fun to add extra spice to their look. This is a great time to play with different, brighter shades of eye shadows and try darker colors in eyeliners. NO BLACK eyeliner on the upper and lower lash lines. It only makes small eyes look smaller and does nothing for that clean beautiful natural makeup look.
Teen cosmetics should be fun and playful but always age appropriate.
I love to teach girls about skin care and the appropriate types of starter makeup for their tender, delicate skin and eyes. I will not make your girls look like clowns. It is the ethic of the industry. I teach girls and adults how to love what they see in the mirror instead of hiding what they see. I want to accentuate the beauty, not cover it up."
Visit my web site http://aboutfaces.tv for more information about my workshops and makeup lessons.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND GIRLS
If you and your daughter want more information, here are just a few of the books available that give step-by-step instruction and explanation of makeup for teens. All can be found online and in larger retail bookstores.
"Teen Makeup: Looks to Match Your Every Move"
By Linda Mason
"Teen Beauty Secrets: Fresh, Simple, Sassy Tips for Your Perfect Look"
By Diane Irons
"Beauty Trix for Cool Chix: Easy-to-Make Lotions, Potions and Spells to Bring Out a Beautiful You"
By Caroline Naylor
"Beauty Rules"
By Bobbi Brown¨
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Makeup Workshop-Everyday Beauty
Well you just signed up for the basic makeup workshop "Everyday Beauty" at my makeup studio!
I have gotten questions about what to expect at the workshop so here is a detailed blog about what happens at the workshop.
First of all when you sign up I ask you to send me two pictures, one with no makeup on and the second picture of you with makeup on..
When you come to the workshop I ask you to come wearing makeup the way you would normally wear it.
I need to see your skill level and what areas you need help with. The goal of the workshop is to teach you how to correctly apply makeup to enhance your best features and downplay the flaws.
I take a picture of you at my studio with your makeup on and then after removing the makeup I take another picture and then the third picture I take will be after we have applied your makeup to best enhance your features.
After pictures are taken and the makeup is off we will determine your skin tone and analyze your facial features. The reason we do this so that you understand more about your features and how to use corrective makeup techniques to make the very best of your features.
After we have analyzed your skin tone and facial features we do a foundation matching test so you can wear a foundation that is perfectly matched and suited to your skin!
The next part of the workshop I will apply makeup to 1/2 of your face, using techniques to enhance the best features and play down the less desirable ones. While I am doing this, I am talking to you about what I am doing, how and why! I guide you thru you applying makeup to the other half of your face so that you are able to learn what you need to do to make the best of your features and enhance them.
When we are done with your makeup application you have a better understanding of how to apply makeup correctly for your face.
You also learn what products and colors are best suited for you and what products are worth spending more money on and what drug store brands will do the trick and be more economical.
Read what others are saying about the "Everyday Beauty Makeup Workshop"
I have gotten questions about what to expect at the workshop so here is a detailed blog about what happens at the workshop.
First of all when you sign up I ask you to send me two pictures, one with no makeup on and the second picture of you with makeup on..
When you come to the workshop I ask you to come wearing makeup the way you would normally wear it.
I need to see your skill level and what areas you need help with. The goal of the workshop is to teach you how to correctly apply makeup to enhance your best features and downplay the flaws.
I take a picture of you at my studio with your makeup on and then after removing the makeup I take another picture and then the third picture I take will be after we have applied your makeup to best enhance your features.
After pictures are taken and the makeup is off we will determine your skin tone and analyze your facial features. The reason we do this so that you understand more about your features and how to use corrective makeup techniques to make the very best of your features.
After we have analyzed your skin tone and facial features we do a foundation matching test so you can wear a foundation that is perfectly matched and suited to your skin!
The next part of the workshop I will apply makeup to 1/2 of your face, using techniques to enhance the best features and play down the less desirable ones. While I am doing this, I am talking to you about what I am doing, how and why! I guide you thru you applying makeup to the other half of your face so that you are able to learn what you need to do to make the best of your features and enhance them.
When we are done with your makeup application you have a better understanding of how to apply makeup correctly for your face.
You also learn what products and colors are best suited for you and what products are worth spending more money on and what drug store brands will do the trick and be more economical.
Read what others are saying about the "Everyday Beauty Makeup Workshop"
Jannen G. from Brownstown, MI "I was extremely satisfied with the "Everyday Beauty" workshop. I feel confident that I can now create a more natural but finished look".
Janelle L. from Lapeer, MI. "This course was immensely helpful in helping me to understand my specific facial features and how to accent them!"
Andrea H. from Lincoln Park "Lynn was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable about everything! Gave amazing advice and technique tips. I will definitely be back to take another class"
Laura P. from Warren, MI “Lynn is very knowledgeable about Makeup and how to apply it. She has a great personality and easy to work with”
Cindy K. from Warren, MI “The Everyday Beauty Workshop was a very relaxing time, very enjoyable and very informative and helpful. I learned a lot about makeup application and how to improve on my makeup application and how to change some of my application techniques to accent my best features”
Sign up today for the next scheduled "Everyday Beauty Makeup Workshop: and be the VERY best version of you that you can be!!!
For dates and times please visit my web site: http://aboutfaces.tv
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Makeup Workshop for Models/Actors for Print and Film
Makeup Workshops
Makeup can be intimidating if you're not sure about techniques, colors, or how to make the most of your features.
When you attend my makeup workshops you have the perfect opportunity to learn in a one-on-one* or small group setting (max of four people) in the comfort of my cozy studio.
The emphasis of these tailored makeup workshops is solving your everyday makeup dilemmas, in a relaxing and positive environment. When you attend my workshop I will change the way you think about makeup and show you how easy it is to reinvent yourself!
Makeup workshops are tailored to individual needs, and all cover:
Everyday Beauty, All About Eyes, Red Carpet Glamour, Corporate Savvy, Makeup for 40+, Makeup for Teenagers, Makeup for Models/Actors for Photography and Film
Everyday Beauty
Not quite sure where to start with your makeup?
Need some expert guidance?
Everyday Beauty provides the perfect foundation to a beautiful look - every day.
This workshop focuses on creating confidence in make up application in a friendly and positive environment, and is suited to the beginner, someone wanting more confidence with makeup, or a woman wanting to update her look.
The workshop includes advice and instruction on:
Identifying your color palette.
Selecting the correct foundation, eye shadow, lips and blush.
Techniques and tricks.
Creating a natural, beautiful, radiant look.
All About Eyes
Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and you'll be amazed how easily you can change your look simply by changing your eye makeup. All About Eyes will teach you how to create a completely different you by using just a few simple techniques!
The workshop is perfect for women who are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Step by step guided instruction in the two basic eye designs - the smoky eye and the classic eye.
Identifying your unique eye shadow colors.
Applying false eyelashes. Discovering the many styles of lashes and learning the secrets of easy application.
Eyebrow design/shaping from an eyebrow specialist.
Night Time Glamour
The Red Carpet Glamour workshop will show you how to add that extra 'wow' factor to your look. It's suited to women that are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Getting noticed for the right reasons.
Avoiding a 'pale faced' photo.
Makeup that doesn't disappear in the night light.
Adding glamour to a day time look.
False eyelash application.
Using contouring, highlight techniques.
Correct use of shimmers.
Corporate Savvy
Everyone knows success is as much about how you look as how much you know. Give yourself the edge with this workshop aimed squarely at makeup for the corporate world.
Suited to beginners, women who want more confidence with makeup or women returning to the workplace, Corporate Savvy is the ultimate makeup workshop for the woman going places.
The workshops covers:
Looking confident, professional and well groomed.
How to achieve makeup that lasts throughout the day.
Advice on how to care for skin that dehydrates or looks dull due to an air conditioned office environment.
Makeup for 40+
Have you been using the same products and making up the same 'face' for years? Perhaps you've been thinking about updating your look. If you're nearing or over 40, why not take some time to rediscover yourself in this workshop designed especially for women like you.
The workshop covers:
Reassessing your look to fit with where you are in life.
More time for you - making the most of the beauty that comes with maturity.
Reconnect with the pure enjoyment of being confident in who you are.
Makeup for Teenagers
Just starting to use makeup and need to learn techniques and tricks? Not sure what colors are right for you? The Makeup for Teenagers workshop will get you heading in the right direction.
Suited to girls who are at junior high or high school or college, it's a perfect opportunity to get together with a couple of friends and enjoy a relaxing afternoon which is all about you!
The workshop covers:
Makeup that looks great and is good for your skin.
Focussing on your best assets and playing down the things you don't like.
Proper makeup techniques to help achieve a beautiful natural look.
Makeup for Models/Actors for Photography and Film
Makeup for photography and film is very different from your everyday makeup application.
In this workshop you will learn:
How to apply makeup to make the most of your photo sessions in the event that there is no makeup artist available on set.
How to make the right choices when buying cosmetics to put in your working makeup kit.
Personalized list of suggested products to have in your working makeup kit and the sources to buy them.
Correct makeup application for accenting your best features and downplaying your flaws.
What makeup products work for photography and what doesn't work and why.
How to contour and highlight to give you that high fashion look.
How to apply your makeup so that it looks great on HD and the Red Camera.
Invest in yourself all workshops are just $99.00 and last 4 hours.
*Private in studio lessons are also available for 175.00 for 4 hours
Educational handouts, use of professional brushes & makeup are all included in the cost. There is NOTHING to buy at these workshops!
Makeup classes also available for aspiring Makeup Artists please contact me for more details.
Please contact me for the workshop schedule.
First class openings are now on May 21, 2011 Limited Availability
50% deposit required payable thru Pay Pal.
Visit my website http://aboutfaces.tv for more information and to sign up!
Makeup can be intimidating if you're not sure about techniques, colors, or how to make the most of your features.
When you attend my makeup workshops you have the perfect opportunity to learn in a one-on-one* or small group setting (max of four people) in the comfort of my cozy studio.
The emphasis of these tailored makeup workshops is solving your everyday makeup dilemmas, in a relaxing and positive environment. When you attend my workshop I will change the way you think about makeup and show you how easy it is to reinvent yourself!
Makeup workshops are tailored to individual needs, and all cover:
Makeup Kit Overhaul - what to keep, what to swap, what to buy
Identifying & highlighting your assets to be the BEST version of you
Corrective Makeup Techniques to enhance your best features and downplay your flaws
Selecting a foundation type and custom matching to your exact skin color
Identifying your skin tone and designing a color palette to best enhance your skin tone
Workshops Offered:Everyday Beauty, All About Eyes, Red Carpet Glamour, Corporate Savvy, Makeup for 40+, Makeup for Teenagers, Makeup for Models/Actors for Photography and Film
Everyday Beauty
Not quite sure where to start with your makeup?
Need some expert guidance?
Everyday Beauty provides the perfect foundation to a beautiful look - every day.
This workshop focuses on creating confidence in make up application in a friendly and positive environment, and is suited to the beginner, someone wanting more confidence with makeup, or a woman wanting to update her look.
The workshop includes advice and instruction on:
Identifying your color palette.
Selecting the correct foundation, eye shadow, lips and blush.
Techniques and tricks.
Creating a natural, beautiful, radiant look.
All About Eyes
Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and you'll be amazed how easily you can change your look simply by changing your eye makeup. All About Eyes will teach you how to create a completely different you by using just a few simple techniques!
The workshop is perfect for women who are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Step by step guided instruction in the two basic eye designs - the smoky eye and the classic eye.
Identifying your unique eye shadow colors.
Applying false eyelashes. Discovering the many styles of lashes and learning the secrets of easy application.
Eyebrow design/shaping from an eyebrow specialist.
Night Time Glamour
The Red Carpet Glamour workshop will show you how to add that extra 'wow' factor to your look. It's suited to women that are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Getting noticed for the right reasons.
Avoiding a 'pale faced' photo.
Makeup that doesn't disappear in the night light.
Adding glamour to a day time look.
False eyelash application.
Using contouring, highlight techniques.
Correct use of shimmers.
Corporate Savvy
Everyone knows success is as much about how you look as how much you know. Give yourself the edge with this workshop aimed squarely at makeup for the corporate world.
Suited to beginners, women who want more confidence with makeup or women returning to the workplace, Corporate Savvy is the ultimate makeup workshop for the woman going places.
The workshops covers:
Looking confident, professional and well groomed.
How to achieve makeup that lasts throughout the day.
Advice on how to care for skin that dehydrates or looks dull due to an air conditioned office environment.
Makeup for 40+
Have you been using the same products and making up the same 'face' for years? Perhaps you've been thinking about updating your look. If you're nearing or over 40, why not take some time to rediscover yourself in this workshop designed especially for women like you.
The workshop covers:
Reassessing your look to fit with where you are in life.
More time for you - making the most of the beauty that comes with maturity.
Reconnect with the pure enjoyment of being confident in who you are.
Makeup for Teenagers
Just starting to use makeup and need to learn techniques and tricks? Not sure what colors are right for you? The Makeup for Teenagers workshop will get you heading in the right direction.
Suited to girls who are at junior high or high school or college, it's a perfect opportunity to get together with a couple of friends and enjoy a relaxing afternoon which is all about you!
The workshop covers:
Makeup that looks great and is good for your skin.
Focussing on your best assets and playing down the things you don't like.
Proper makeup techniques to help achieve a beautiful natural look.
Makeup for Models/Actors for Photography and Film
Makeup for photography and film is very different from your everyday makeup application.
In this workshop you will learn:
How to apply makeup to make the most of your photo sessions in the event that there is no makeup artist available on set.
How to make the right choices when buying cosmetics to put in your working makeup kit.
Personalized list of suggested products to have in your working makeup kit and the sources to buy them.
Correct makeup application for accenting your best features and downplaying your flaws.
What makeup products work for photography and what doesn't work and why.
How to contour and highlight to give you that high fashion look.
How to apply your makeup so that it looks great on HD and the Red Camera.
Invest in yourself all workshops are just $99.00 and last 4 hours.
*Private in studio lessons are also available for 175.00 for 4 hours
Educational handouts, use of professional brushes & makeup are all included in the cost. There is NOTHING to buy at these workshops!
Makeup classes also available for aspiring Makeup Artists please contact me for more details.
Please contact me for the workshop schedule.
First class openings are now on May 21, 2011 Limited Availability
50% deposit required payable thru Pay Pal.
Visit my website http://aboutfaces.tv for more information and to sign up!
Monday, February 28, 2011
How to Apply Mascara
15 Mascara Tricks and Tips
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara -- The #1 Choice of Makeup Artists
How to Properly Apply Mascara
Ace your mascara application with a three-step process:- Step 1: Wiggle the wand left to right at the base of lashes. It's the mascara placed near the roots -- not the tips -- that gives the illusion of length.
- Step 2: Pull the wand up and through lashes, wiggling as you go. The wiggling part is key because it separates lashes.
- Step 3: In this final step (which I always skip), close the eye and place the mascara wand on top of lashes at the base and pull through to remove any clumps.
Pick the Best Mascara for You
When picking a mascara, you should consider the formula you want (lengthening, thickening, waterproof or non-clumping). Learn more about your options in How to Pick the Right Mascara Formula3. You should also consider price. You can get a good basic drugstore mascara or spend more money on a luxurious mascara. I find the fancier mascaras go on with less clumping and last longer, but it's likely no one would be able to tell if you were wearing a drugstore brand or a department store brand. See Should you splurge on mascara, or save?4.I prefer Lancome mascaras and I always use waterproof mascara in summer time or when skiing. Check out my list of the best mascaras on the market5 for your perfect fit.
Most drugstores and department stores have excellent return policies so if you try a mascara and hate it you can return it. Never try mascara on at a department store, there's too much risk for infection. Instead, check out the store's return policy and take a few home to try. Also, don't get suckered into a full-makeover at the cosmetics counter (see How They Trick You at the Cosmetics Counter6).
How to Keep Lashes From Clumping
For some, lash combs are simply too fussy. But for some makeup artists, they're a great invention and keep lashes glob-free and perfectly separated. To use a lash comb, first apply mascara at the lash base, then wiggle the lash comb through to the tips of your lashes. Not into the lash comb? Get rid of clumbs without them by removing excess mascara from the wand. Wipe wand on tissue, this eliminates blobs BEFORE you start.Another great way to get rid of clumps is to sweep a clean, fresh mascara wand through lashes when they're wet. Either buy new ones or recycle old ones. Buy clean mascara wands online7 (they're called "spoolies" or at Sephora. Recycle an old mascara wand if you don't want to bother with spoolies. When you finish a mascara, clean the wand in a cap-full of eye makeup remover, then wash with soap and dry. Keep it clean by washing it whenever you wash your makeup tools.
Don't Be Afraid to Mix Mascaras
A trick makeup artists use to make lashes pop is apply one coat of lengthening mascara, followed by one coat of thickening mascara. Remove excess product with a clean spoolie wand (see above).Try a Colored Mascara
Basic mascara rules are simple: Black works for everyone but can be harsh on light-skinned blondes. Blondes should opt for brown/black by day and reserve black for night. Burgundy or plum colors make blue eyes pop, as do blue mascaras. Purple mascara looks great on brown eyes.Use an Eyelash Curler
Curling lashes gives eyes the appearance of being wider and brighter. Shoot warm air from your blowdryer on the mascara curler for 3-5 seconds to warm it up before curling lashes. Touch it first to make sure it's not too hot. It's a myth that you have to curl lashes before you apply mascara. You can curl lashes after mascara application, just make sure the mascara is dry first. Shu Uemura eyelash curlers8 are super popular.Zig-zag the Mascara Wand
Zig-zagging the wand back and forth during application helps cut down clumps.Apply to Top Lashes Only
Many makeup artists recommend applying mascara only to the top lashes (I abide by this rule). If you want to make eyes appear wider, apply mascara to the bottom lashes but make sure you give lashes a light touch. Not great at getting those bottom lashes? Try putting a tissue under them before application.Use a Mascara Primer
Primers coat lashes and separate them before you apply mascara. Makeup artists swear by mascara primer. I tried it and like it, but because it's an added step, I usually use primer only on special occasion when I spend more time on my makeup. My hands-down favorite is Lancome's Cils Booster XL9.What it Means to "Apply a 2nd Coat" of Mascara
I was always confused by magazine's directives to coat eyelashes with "no more than 3 coats of mascara." It seems magazines have been giving these directions since I was a pre-teen and likely before. What they mean is to apply the coats of mascara all at once before the first coat dries. Once the first coat dries, you'll get clumps if you attempt another swipe at the lashes.Thou Shalt Not Pump Wand In & Out of Tube
This only introduces air into the tube, which will cause your mascara to dry out sooner than it should.Bend the Wand
A top makeup artist once gave his secret to his steady hand: he always bends his wand at a right angle.Wait to Blink & Doublecheck Once Dry
Since I have long lashes, I try to wait 5 seconds before blinking after I apply mascara or I end up with mascara dots all along my lid. I also doublecheck my lids before I step out because chances are good, I've got those dots going on and it's embarrassing to find out hours later that you've done a poor makeup job on yourself when you're a beauty editor by trade.By Julyne Derrick, About.com Guide
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Department Store vs. Drugstore Makeup: When Should You Splurge?
I’ll let you in on a secret of the cosmetics industry: many drugstore products are made by the exact same manufacturers, in the same factories, as high-priced department store brands. Much of what you pay for at department stores is the fancy packaging, slick magazine ads, and the salary of the salesperson standing behind the counter. These days, there are wonderful products at all price points. However, there are certain products that are worth splurging on.
Foundation and Powder: For your makeup to look great, you need to start with clear, glowing skin. So it’s worth it to spend some extra dollars on the right base. Whether you wear tinted moisturizer, liquid foundation or pressed powder, you need to find the right color, or else you’ll look like you’re wearing a mask. Department stores tend to have a larger selection of colors, they usually have testers, and there are makeup artists on hand to help you choose the right formula and color. Since you’ll have different tools at your disposal, you can also figure out which works best: using a brush, sponge, or your fingers. My favorites: Prescriptives (for golden/olive complexions), Laura Mercier (for fair/pinker complexions), and Bobbi Brown (tinted moisturizer).
Concealer: Most of us have at least one spot/blemish/dark circle we’d like to cover up, and bad
concealer will only bring attention to what we’re trying to hide. As with foundation, department stores have a wider selection of colors. Also, with concealer, it’s important to try different textures to find out what works on your skin. Liquid concealers that come with a wand or pen are best for light discolorations. Darker spots may require a heavier stick concealer. Creamy concealers are best for dry or delicate skin. You should also try dabbing concealer on with a brush instead. using your fingers. I’m obsessed with Cle de Peau Concealer (very pricey but a tube will last all year) although many of 
my patients swear by Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat.
Blush: It’s so important to find the right blush, so you don’t look clownish. And remember that the “right” color for you may change from summer to winter. The more finely milled a powder is, the more expensive it gets, but this is what guarantees sheer, smooth coverage that you can build up as needed. Some cheaper drugstore powders can crumble, clump, and streak. If you do find a drugstore blush you like, invest in a good blush brush so you can get natural coverage and not end up painting streaks of blush across your cheeks with the two-inch brush that comes in the package. At the department store, you can also experiment with gel, liquid, cream, and stick blushes, which may work better for you than powder.
I love Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge!!!!Foundation and Powder: For your makeup to look great, you need to start with clear, glowing skin. So it’s worth it to spend some extra dollars on the right base. Whether you wear tinted moisturizer, liquid foundation or pressed powder, you need to find the right color, or else you’ll look like you’re wearing a mask. Department stores tend to have a larger selection of colors, they usually have testers, and there are makeup artists on hand to help you choose the right formula and color. Since you’ll have different tools at your disposal, you can also figure out which works best: using a brush, sponge, or your fingers. My favorites: Prescriptives (for golden/olive complexions), Laura Mercier (for fair/pinker complexions), and Bobbi Brown (tinted moisturizer).
Concealer: Most of us have at least one spot/blemish/dark circle we’d like to cover up, and bad
concealer will only bring attention to what we’re trying to hide. As with foundation, department stores have a wider selection of colors. Also, with concealer, it’s important to try different textures to find out what works on your skin. Liquid concealers that come with a wand or pen are best for light discolorations. Darker spots may require a heavier stick concealer. Creamy concealers are best for dry or delicate skin. You should also try dabbing concealer on with a brush instead. using your fingers. I’m obsessed with Cle de Peau Concealer (very pricey but a tube will last all year) although many of my patients swear by Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat.Blush: It’s so important to find the right blush, so you don’t look clownish. And remember that the “right” color for you may change from summer to winter. The more finely milled a powder is, the more expensive it gets, but this is what guarantees sheer, smooth coverage that you can build up as needed. Some cheaper drugstore powders can crumble, clump, and streak. If you do find a drugstore blush you like, invest in a good blush brush so you can get natural coverage and not end up painting streaks of blush across your cheeks with the two-inch brush that comes in the package. At the department store, you can also experiment with gel, liquid, cream, and stick blushes, which may work better for you than powder.
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What's Your Favorite Drugstore Skin Care Buy?
Maybe it's the bargain-lover in me, but I'm not the kind of girl who believes that great products have to come with gigantic price tags. In fact, the only face wash I ever use—Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser—costs less than $10 for 8 oz! I've tried so many products in every price range, and this milky, super-gentle wash is the only one that doesn't make my tricky skin freak out and leaves my skin incredibly soft. But, as I'm sure you know, Cetaphil isn't the only dream product you can find at the drugstore.There are tons of other great skin care products under the $10 mark. So spill it: Do you have a low-priced favorite to share? What's the most you'll pay for a skin-care product? And are there any other Cetaphil devotees out there?
Now scheduling my Spring Makeup Workshops!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Makeup Workshops
Makeup Workshops
Makeup can be intimidating if you're not sure about techniques, colors, or how to make the most of your features
When you attend my makeup workshops you have the perfect opportunity to learn in a one-on-one or small group setting (max of four people) in the comfort of my cozy studio.
The emphasis of these tailored makeup workshops is solving your everyday makeup dilemmas. In a relaxing and positive environment, I will change the way you think about makeup and show you how easy it is to reinvent yourself!
Makeup workshops are tailored to individual needs, and all cover:
Makeup Kit Overhaul - what to keep, what to swap, what to buy
Identifying & highlighting your assets.
Selecting a foundation and custom matching to your exact skin color.
Selecting eye shadow colors.
Applying eye shadow.
Importance of eyebrow shape.
Educational handouts, use of professional brushes & makeup are all included in the cost.
Workshops Offered:
Everyday Beauty, All About Eyes, Red Carpet Glamour, Corporate Savvy, Makeup for 40+, Makeup for Teenagers.
Everyday Beauty
Not quite sure where to start with your makeup?
Need some expert guidance?
Everyday Beauty provides the perfect foundation to a beautiful look - every day.
This workshop focuses on creating confidence in make up application in a friendly and positive environment, and is suited to the beginner, someone wanting more confidence with makeup, or a woman wanting to update her look.
The workshop includes advice and instruction on:
Identifying your color palette.
Selecting the correct foundation, eye shadow, lips and blush.
Techniques and tricks.
Creating a natural, beautiful, radiant look.
All About Eyes
Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and you'll be amazed how easily you can change your look simply by changing your eye makeup. All About Eyes will teach you how to create a completely different you by using just a few simple techniques!
The workshop is perfect for women who are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Step by step guided instruction in the two basic eye designs - the smoky eye and the classic eye. Identifying your unique eye shadow colors.
Applying false eyelashes. Discovering the many styles of lashes and learning the secrets of easy application.
Eyebrow design/shaping from an eyebrow specialist.
Night Time Glamour
The Red Carpet Glamour workshop will show you how to add that extra 'wow' factor to your look. It's suited to women that are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Getting noticed for the right reasons.
Avoiding a 'pale faced' photo.
Makeup that doesn't disappear in the night light.
Adding glamour to a day time look.
False eyelash application.
Using contouring, highlight techniques.
Correct use of shimmers.
Corporate Savvy
Everyone knows success is as much about how you look as how much you know. Give yourself the edge with this workshop aimed squarely at makeup for the corporate world.
Suited to beginners, women who want more confidence with makeup or women returning to the workplace, Corporate Savvy is the ultimate makeup workshop for the woman going places.
The workshops covers:
Looking confident, professional and well groomed
How to achieve makeup that lasts throughout the day.
Advice on how to care for skin that dehydrates or looks dull due to an air conditioned office environment.
Makeup for 40+
Have you been using the same products and making up the same 'face' for years? Perhaps you've been thinking about updating your look. If you're nearing or over 40, why not take some time to rediscover yourself in this workshop designed especially for women like you.
The workshop covers:
Reassessing your look to fit with where you are in life.
More time for you - making the most of the beauty that comes with maturity.
Reconnect with the pure enjoyment of being confident in who you are.
Makeup for Teenagers
Just starting to use makeup and need to learn techniques and tricks? Not sure what colors are right for you? The Makeup for Teenagers workshop will get you heading in the right direction on the RIGHT way to put on makeup !
Suited to girls who are at junior high or high school or college, it's a perfect opportunity to get together with a couple of friends and enjoy a relaxing afternoon which is all about you!
The workshop covers:
Makeup that looks great and is good for your skin
Focussing on your best assets and playing down the things you don't like.
Proper makeup techniques to help achieve a beautiful natural look
Invest in yourself all workshops are just $99 and last 4 hours.
Contact me for the workshop schedule.
50% deposit required payable thru Pay Pal.
Private instruction also available.
Makeup classes also available for aspiring Makeup Artists.
To find out more please go to my website: http://www.aboutfaces.tv
Makeup can be intimidating if you're not sure about techniques, colors, or how to make the most of your features
When you attend my makeup workshops you have the perfect opportunity to learn in a one-on-one or small group setting (max of four people) in the comfort of my cozy studio.
The emphasis of these tailored makeup workshops is solving your everyday makeup dilemmas. In a relaxing and positive environment, I will change the way you think about makeup and show you how easy it is to reinvent yourself!
Makeup workshops are tailored to individual needs, and all cover:
Makeup Kit Overhaul - what to keep, what to swap, what to buy
Identifying & highlighting your assets.
Selecting a foundation and custom matching to your exact skin color.
Selecting eye shadow colors.
Applying eye shadow.
Importance of eyebrow shape.
Educational handouts, use of professional brushes & makeup are all included in the cost.
Workshops Offered:
Everyday Beauty, All About Eyes, Red Carpet Glamour, Corporate Savvy, Makeup for 40+, Makeup for Teenagers.
Everyday Beauty
Not quite sure where to start with your makeup?
Need some expert guidance?
Everyday Beauty provides the perfect foundation to a beautiful look - every day.
This workshop focuses on creating confidence in make up application in a friendly and positive environment, and is suited to the beginner, someone wanting more confidence with makeup, or a woman wanting to update her look.
The workshop includes advice and instruction on:
Identifying your color palette.
Selecting the correct foundation, eye shadow, lips and blush.
Techniques and tricks.
Creating a natural, beautiful, radiant look.
All About Eyes
Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and you'll be amazed how easily you can change your look simply by changing your eye makeup. All About Eyes will teach you how to create a completely different you by using just a few simple techniques!
The workshop is perfect for women who are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Step by step guided instruction in the two basic eye designs - the smoky eye and the classic eye. Identifying your unique eye shadow colors.
Applying false eyelashes. Discovering the many styles of lashes and learning the secrets of easy application.
Eyebrow design/shaping from an eyebrow specialist.
Night Time Glamour
The Red Carpet Glamour workshop will show you how to add that extra 'wow' factor to your look. It's suited to women that are reasonably confident with their makeup or who have completed the Everyday Beauty workshop.
The workshop covers:
Getting noticed for the right reasons.
Avoiding a 'pale faced' photo.
Makeup that doesn't disappear in the night light.
Adding glamour to a day time look.
False eyelash application.
Using contouring, highlight techniques.
Correct use of shimmers.
Corporate Savvy
Everyone knows success is as much about how you look as how much you know. Give yourself the edge with this workshop aimed squarely at makeup for the corporate world.
Suited to beginners, women who want more confidence with makeup or women returning to the workplace, Corporate Savvy is the ultimate makeup workshop for the woman going places.
The workshops covers:
Looking confident, professional and well groomed
How to achieve makeup that lasts throughout the day.
Advice on how to care for skin that dehydrates or looks dull due to an air conditioned office environment.
Makeup for 40+
Have you been using the same products and making up the same 'face' for years? Perhaps you've been thinking about updating your look. If you're nearing or over 40, why not take some time to rediscover yourself in this workshop designed especially for women like you.
The workshop covers:
Reassessing your look to fit with where you are in life.
More time for you - making the most of the beauty that comes with maturity.
Reconnect with the pure enjoyment of being confident in who you are.
Makeup for Teenagers
Just starting to use makeup and need to learn techniques and tricks? Not sure what colors are right for you? The Makeup for Teenagers workshop will get you heading in the right direction on the RIGHT way to put on makeup !
Suited to girls who are at junior high or high school or college, it's a perfect opportunity to get together with a couple of friends and enjoy a relaxing afternoon which is all about you!
The workshop covers:
Makeup that looks great and is good for your skin
Focussing on your best assets and playing down the things you don't like.
Proper makeup techniques to help achieve a beautiful natural look
Invest in yourself all workshops are just $99 and last 4 hours.
Contact me for the workshop schedule.
50% deposit required payable thru Pay Pal.
Private instruction also available.
Makeup classes also available for aspiring Makeup Artists.
To find out more please go to my website: http://www.aboutfaces.tv
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Wedding Day Makeup Tips
1. ALWAYS prime the skin Your wedding makeup is a look you’ll likely wear for 12+ hours. Primer works by creating an invisible veil over the skin; a perfect canvas for your makeup to adhere to. It will also help diffuse light across your face making any imperfections a little less noticeable.
2. Choose silicone based foundation Plain and simple, water based foundations will run if those tears break free. The silicone is resistant to heat and water (read: HOT summer weddings!) To stay streak free and fresh all day, this little ingredient make a world of a difference.
3. “HD”= flawless No, this is not just a hyped up term in makeup. HD (or high definition) products make such an amazing difference on the skin both in person as well as on camera. The technology here is down on the molecular level. The pigments are all perfectly spherical which layer over the skin uniformly creating a perfect little pattern. The light can then reflect more evenly giving you a more flawless look. Truly, technology in the beauty industry at it’s best…take full advantage of that!
4. Groom gets the gloss The only thing you should have to touch up at all on your wedding day should be your lip gloss, usually a result from smooching! It only makes sense to put your groom on gloss duty as you’ll be in close proximity to him the entire day and he almost always has pockets.
5. Think classic Trends are well, trendy. Remember Aunt Bea’s poufy-sleeved wedding dress and head veil from the 80’s that screams “80’s wedding?” Your makeup shouldn’t date you when you look back at your wedding pictures in 10 years. Choose classic color palettes and stay away from the trends of the moment. You’ll appreciate this is 10 years!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Metallic Smokey Eye
Everyone loves a smokey eye. This season it’s about creating a more modern version of this most requested makeup look. A great way to rework this look is using a metallic shadow as your base/primary color. It can be bronze, copper, pewter, steel blue, etc.
What’s important about getting this look right is the placement of the shade. Generally a metallic shade shouldn’t go past the lid. I suggest using a neutral matte shade in the crease for your transitional color. This will keep it intense but soft. Make sure that the tone of your crease color complements the shade you choose for the lid. Using a matte shade will also keep the look from going to another place such as 70's disco. The look also works best if the lower lash is also done in matte, and keeping the sheen in the inner corner of the eye.
To get intense depth use a dark liner on the water line on the top and bottom. Use black mascara to finish the look off. My favorite highlighter is MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Shrimpane or Gold Deposit on darker skin tones. And it’s that easy to update your smokey eye.
Tip by
Johnny Lavoy
Johnny Lavoy
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
How to Apply Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup is an alternative option to traditional cosmetics. Pure mineral cosmetics do not contain chemicals, additives, dyes or fragrances. Mineral makeup offers protection from free radicals but still allows your skin to breathe.
With mineral makeup foundation, you can apply the powder dry or add water to create a liquid foundation. To apply dry mineral makeup, tap a little bit of powder into the lid of the container. Swirl your brush into the powder. Tap the brush on the container to get rid of any excess.
An important piece of makeup advice is that when applying mineral makeup, it's important not to use too much. The pigment in mineral makeup is very concentrated therefore a little goes a long way. In a circular motion, swirl the powder onto your skin. Start at your hairline and your jaw line, working your way into the middle of your face, and finish with your nose. If you have any area that needs extra coverage, use a smaller brush to apply a more concentrated amount into the particular spot on your face.
To use the mineral makeup as a liquid, tap a little of the powder into a small container. Add just a bit of water and use a small makeup brush to mix the powder into the right consistency. Use a makeup sponge to apply the product to your face by dabbing it onto your skin.
The key for a flawless finish with mineral makeup is to apply it in light layers. Using too much will make your skin look cakey. After you are satisfied with the coverage on your face, you can begin applying your eye makeup and the rest of your cosmetics. Makeup.com offers mineral makeup from top name brands such as Alison Raffaele, Avanya and many others.
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With mineral makeup foundation, you can apply the powder dry or add water to create a liquid foundation. To apply dry mineral makeup, tap a little bit of powder into the lid of the container. Swirl your brush into the powder. Tap the brush on the container to get rid of any excess.
An important piece of makeup advice is that when applying mineral makeup, it's important not to use too much. The pigment in mineral makeup is very concentrated therefore a little goes a long way. In a circular motion, swirl the powder onto your skin. Start at your hairline and your jaw line, working your way into the middle of your face, and finish with your nose. If you have any area that needs extra coverage, use a smaller brush to apply a more concentrated amount into the particular spot on your face.
To use the mineral makeup as a liquid, tap a little of the powder into a small container. Add just a bit of water and use a small makeup brush to mix the powder into the right consistency. Use a makeup sponge to apply the product to your face by dabbing it onto your skin.
The key for a flawless finish with mineral makeup is to apply it in light layers. Using too much will make your skin look cakey. After you are satisfied with the coverage on your face, you can begin applying your eye makeup and the rest of your cosmetics. Makeup.com offers mineral makeup from top name brands such as Alison Raffaele, Avanya and many others.
Please become a fan of About Faces Michigan Makeup Artist on FB
Visit my website at www.aboutfaces.tv
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Make Up Tips for Brown Eyes
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Beauty 101 Concealer
Steps to hiding circles and spots.
Concealer looks best when it's not undetectable. To find the perfect match its best to buy one color for you summer skin color and one for your winter skin color. If needed you can always blend the two colors together for the in between color tones for the rest of the year. Undertones of skin vary so its best to have a professional makeup artist help you pick your shades. General rules are that you will want a yellow-tone concealer if your dark circles have a blue cast, a peachy one if your circles have a brown or yellowish tint, and a tone that matches your skin exactly to ride redness. Color isn't the only thing to consider when picking a concealer. Creamy formulas are best for dry skin around the eyes. More opaque ones are ideal for blemishes, and sheer liquid formulas brighten a little. Application can be with a finger tip or a sponge although I prefer a concealer brush with a flat, round head. It's easier to reach the corners around the nose and the inner corners of the eyes. I always apply concealer AFTER foundation because you can generally soften areas you want to conceal with foundation then go in after and add your concealer. Its better to start with a light hand and layer more in areas that need more help. Then blend and blend some more. You want it to look natural and invisible.
Secret tip...most people don't know this but green concealer does combat red areas on your skin...Yes I said green. Trust me it works! Of course you need to really blend it well to make it look natural and you may even want to apply a bit of your foundation over areas you have used the green concealer on. If you want to test this on your skin buy a tube of Physicians Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick at your local drug store and give it a try.
Another tip....if you have wrinkles under the eyes after you have applied the concealer under the eyes let it set a bit (a few minutes) then take your ring finger and gently blend it again under the eyes where the concealer has set into the wrinkles.
Another tip....apply your foundation and concealer from under the eyes down AFTER you have applied your eye makeup and cleaned up any fall out under the eyes....ESPECIALLY if you have circles under your eyes.
Concealers that I have used and LOVE:
Concealer looks best when it's not undetectable. To find the perfect match its best to buy one color for you summer skin color and one for your winter skin color. If needed you can always blend the two colors together for the in between color tones for the rest of the year. Undertones of skin vary so its best to have a professional makeup artist help you pick your shades. General rules are that you will want a yellow-tone concealer if your dark circles have a blue cast, a peachy one if your circles have a brown or yellowish tint, and a tone that matches your skin exactly to ride redness. Color isn't the only thing to consider when picking a concealer. Creamy formulas are best for dry skin around the eyes. More opaque ones are ideal for blemishes, and sheer liquid formulas brighten a little. Application can be with a finger tip or a sponge although I prefer a concealer brush with a flat, round head. It's easier to reach the corners around the nose and the inner corners of the eyes. I always apply concealer AFTER foundation because you can generally soften areas you want to conceal with foundation then go in after and add your concealer. Its better to start with a light hand and layer more in areas that need more help. Then blend and blend some more. You want it to look natural and invisible.
Secret tip...most people don't know this but green concealer does combat red areas on your skin...Yes I said green. Trust me it works! Of course you need to really blend it well to make it look natural and you may even want to apply a bit of your foundation over areas you have used the green concealer on. If you want to test this on your skin buy a tube of Physicians Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick at your local drug store and give it a try.
Another tip....if you have wrinkles under the eyes after you have applied the concealer under the eyes let it set a bit (a few minutes) then take your ring finger and gently blend it again under the eyes where the concealer has set into the wrinkles.
Another tip....apply your foundation and concealer from under the eyes down AFTER you have applied your eye makeup and cleaned up any fall out under the eyes....ESPECIALLY if you have circles under your eyes.
Concealers that I have used and LOVE:
MAKEUP FOREVER 5 CAMOUFLAGE CREAM PALETTES
BOBBI BROWN CREAMY CONCEALER
EVE PEARL "SALMON" CONCEALER
If you have any questions about these products or any other cosmetics please comment and ask a question here or on my web site www.aboutfaces.tv
My makeup workshops cover this topic and many others. If you are interested in finding our more about my workshops please contact me at lynn@aboutfaces.tv
Thats all for today...Enjoy your day!
Lynn Golovich, About Faces, Michigan Makeup Artist,
helping women to be a better version of themselves, once face at a time,
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Fix Broken Beauty Products
Fix Broken Beauty Products
Just because the bottle of our favorite beauty product breaks, it doesn’t mean we need to chuck them into the trash can. Real Simple comes up with 7 nifty ways to fix your lipstick, nail polish, and other beloved products. Keep reading after the jump to see how to repair them!
{ Nail Polish Bottles That Won’t Open }
Cause: Each time you remove the brush, you probably swipe it against the bottle’s edge to get rid of the excess polish. Some drips down the outside and dries, and it’s as good as glue. And no one has yet come up with a polish formula that sticks to nails but not glass.
Cure: As a first step, use a jar gripper or wrap a rubber band several times around the cap to give you a better grip. If that doesn’t do the trick, run hot water over the bottle to loosen the dried polish, then try again.
Preventive tip: “When you finish polishing your nails, use a little polish remover on a tissue to clean around the rim of the bottle, then store the bottle upright,” says Kristi Fuhrmann, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist.
{ Broken Lipstick }
Cause: Because they’re made of waxes and emollients, lipsticks become unstable if they aren’t kept at the right temperature, explains New York City makeup artist AJ Crimson. “If you’re not storing it at room temperature, or if it gets too hot in your purse, a lipstick can melt and lose strength, which makes it more susceptible to breaking completely,” he says.
Cure: Mash the bullet back into the tube and apply with a lip brush. If it’s too far gone for that to work, scoop what’s left into an empty lip-gloss pot, use a blow-dryer to melt it into place, and let set.
Preventive tip: If a lipstick looks as if it’s melting, put it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes so it can regain its consistency.
{ Shattered Powder Eye Shadow or Blush }
Cause: You bumped it or dropped it. And because compacted makeup is usually less than a quarter-inch thick, says Crimson, it’s very fragile. Extremes in temperature can also make pressed powder more prone to breakage.
Cure: Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the compact and use a butter knife to smooth the powder back into shape, says Fuhrmann. Let dry before using. If the damage can’t be repaired, you can crush the cosmetic completely, transfer it to a small resealable bag or jar, and use it as loose powder.
Preventive tip: When traveling, place cotton puffs over each eye shadow, blush, or powder before closing the case, says Crimson. Store them in a cool, dry place.
{ Clogged Hair-Spray Pump }
Cause: “A clogged nozzle typically occurs when a small amount of resin, which is what gives hair spray its stickiness and holding properties, dries and sticks to the exit hole in the sprayer,” says Mark Frey, director of marketing for personal-care products at Meadwestvaco Calmar, a leading manufacturer of packaging.
Cure: Hold the nozzle under warm running water, then remove the residue with a tissue or use a toothpick to gently scrape away any debris lodged in the hole.
Preventive tip: After each use, run the nozzle under warm water, then dry with a tissue. Store hair spray with the cap on in a cool, dry place. If you use hair spray only occasionally, buy small cans to avoid buildup in the nozzle over time, says Kevin Marshall, the group creative director at Marc Rosen Associates, a package-design and branding firm in New York City.
{ Jammed Lotion Pump }
Cause: It’s either a clog (a bit of lotion in the hole of the pump has hardened) or a pump defect (one of the mechanism’s many parts is misaligned), which causes the whole gizmo to fail, says president and CEO of MD Skincare Carrie Gross.
Cure: If a clump is the issue, run the pump under hot water, then use a toothpick, a needle, or a bobby pin to dig the blockage out of the hole. If this doesn’t work, and the pump itself is the cause, take it out and pour the lotion into a plastic cosmetics bottle (available at drugstores).
Preventive tip: After each use, wipe away any lotion sitting at the tip of the pump with a cotton swab.
{ Broken Perfume Pump }
Cause: The pump tops of many fragrance bottles have crimped collars to prevent leaks. If these are misassembled, the perfume won’t make it to the nozzle. Other possible culprits? A faulty pump spring or a pump that is poorly attached to the dip tube (that strawlike thing). “The dip tube can also come loose in the bottle,” says Doug Virtue, president and CEO of Virtue Development Company, which creates packages for fragrances, skin-care products, and other cosmetics. “Unfortunately, there’s no way to reattach it.”
Cure: “Return it to the store where you bought it,” says senior director of packaging development for Revlon Ray Garofano. Before buying, ask what the return policy is on faulty packaging.
Preventive tip: Try a spritz before you buy (though that’s no guarantee your purchase won’t break later).
{ Missing or Broken Aerosol Cap }
Cause: “If the cap is broken, it may have been assembled with greater force than necessary,” says Garofano. “This can cause the cap to spread slightly, making it weaker.” If, on the other hand, the cap has pulled a disappearing act, it probably wasn’t securely attached to begin with or it got jostled loose with use.
Cure: Fortunately, many companies use the same packaging, so try taking a cap from another bottle, says Marshall. Gently press it down onto the stem, being careful to point it away from your face.
Preventive tip: Replace the cap by pressing it gently and directly on the center of the nozzle.
Thanks to Real Simple Magazine for these great tips I am sharing with you!
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