Posts for Lipstick

A Quick Makeup Tip: For Fiery Red Lips, Set Boundaries

Bright Ideas, Hair, Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 18, 2014

Red lips, like fire, are hard to contain. They’re also hard to resist. Every gal I’ve ever known has wanted to wear red lips at one time or another. Even my staunchly anti-makeup BFF, who will get in her car and drive 50 miles away from me if I approach her with a lip brush, craves crimson sometimes.

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Red lips, like fire, are hard to contain. They’re also hard to resist. Every girl I’ve ever known has wanted to wear red lips at one time or another. Even my staunchly anti-makeup BFF, who will get in her car and drive 50 miles away from me if I approach her with a lip brush, craves crimson sometimes.

One trick to controlling the fiery power that is red is containing it within a boundary, like by lining the edges of your lips with lip liner. For a defined, distinct boundary around your red, use a liner shade slightly darker than the red lipstick you plan to apply, then fill your lips with the same liner, except for the middle of your top and bottom lips (to create subtle variations between the color in that middle area and the other parts of your lips for extra dimension).

Now, soften any harsh edges with a lip brush, while keeping that open area in the middle of your lips clear for the next step: your lipstick.

Layer the lipstick you’ve chosen all over your lips now, and blend it seamlessly into your lip liner.

Whoop! Contained, defined, fiery red lips. Ooh-la-la.

Until next time … Be BOLD!

Source: MBB

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Brown Lips are In!

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 12, 2014

In the ’90s we were used to a defined brown lip liner that looked anything but natural, but now we’re filling our entire lip in with a sultry brown shade for the perfect winter, deep and dark, edgy look.

beautyrecipe_articleBy now we’re sure you’ve noticed that the brown lipstick trend is back, and better than ever. In the ’90s we were used to a defined brown lip liner that looked anything but natural, but now we’re filling our entire lip in with a sultry brown shade for the perfect winter, deep and dark, edgy look. While a brown lip may sound intimidating, it’s actually one that anyone can pull off, and below, we’re showing you how.

Mascara: Since brown lips are so bold, we’re keeping things on our eyes simple. Skip the shadow and winged liner, but don’t forget the mascara. Apply a few coats of your favourite volumizing mascara to help accentuate your natural lashes and open up your eyes.

Lip liner: Before you go digging in the bottom of your old makeup bag for your brown lip liner, remember we aren’t time traveling back to the ’90s just yet. Instead, opt for a nude lip liner, like L.A. Colors Chunky Lip Pencil 

By outlining your lips with the nude liner then also filling them in, you’ll be toning down the natural pigmentation of your lips so the brown lipstick will show true to color, while creating a base for it to stick to so it stays put all day without feathering or bleeding.

Brown Lipstick: Now it’s time for the fun part: the lipstick! Instead of applying the lipstick straight from the tube onto your lips, use a lip brush for a more precise application. For the perfect deep brown lip, we’re currently loving REVLON Colorburst Lip Butter, Brown Sugar

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Tell me if you have tried this new trend and whether you like in the the comment box below. Until then XOXO

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City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Lipsticks

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 8, 2014

Matte lipsticks are perfect for those of us who like a long lasting look without the greasy feeling on our lips. More and more women have accepted matte-wear with open arms and we girls are always looking for even more amazing colours to play around with.

At Fontana we now have matte lipsticks from a fairly new cosmetics line called ‘City Color’. We stock all shades in their new matte lipstick line. If you’re a lover of matte lips like us, check out this video of the swatches.

 

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How to: Depot Your Lipsticks

Bright Ideas, Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - November 15, 2014

If you’re a budding Makeup Artist and would like a simple way to carry around your lipstick then you should definitely consider depot-ing your lipsticks!

Not only will this make transportation of your lipsticks easier but in a clear case, you will be able to quickly pick out your colours and application is much easier.

If you’re interested, check out this easy tutorial we found. Have fun and feel free to share your pics with us. Xoxo

 

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L.A. Girl Lip Glaze Lip Paint

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - July 20, 2014

Have you tried the L.A. Girl Lip Glaze Lip Paint? They’re new at Fontana and they’re a big hit!

If you’re curious about how they look and feel, here’s a great video with swatches!

Enjoy 🙂

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