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The art behind makeup is one that has always intrigued me and after learning several makeup tricks that models use, now I know how easy it is to create a dramatic, exotic look at home. Models know the key to a good makeup routine doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, and you only need a few little pointers to get you started. Check out some of the best makeup tricks that models use and try them for yourself.

Now I don’t know about you lot but I love wearing red lipstick. Trouble is though, that sometimes I’ll put it on after I’ve finished doing my makeup and just feel that bit ‘OTT’. It takes a bit of trial and error to get the right look to go with red lipstick. I always find natural, played down eye makeup works best, but here are some other tips to try.

There are plenty of different ways to make your eyes look bigger. The beauty world’s fascination with doe-eyed beauties means that we’re always looking for ways to make our eyes appear bigger and brighter. Bigger, more open eyes can create the appearance of a fresher face. If you want to open up your eyes, take a look at the following ways to make your eyes look bigger.

There are plenty of different ways to make your eyes look bigger. The beauty world’s fascination with doe-eyed beauties means that we’re always looking for ways to make our eyes appear bigger and brighter. Bigger, more open eyes can create the appearance of a fresher face. If you want to open up your eyes, take a look at the following ways to make your eyes look bigger.

Sometimes beauty short cuts can be a godsend. They can help you achieve awesome results with minimum effort required. While certain beauty short cuts might be helpful time savers, there are some short cuts that are just not worth taking. Check out the following beauty short cuts to avoid.

I’ve suffered from acne at various times in my life and found over the years that most of my triggers come from stress or a food sensitivity. For years I had no idea foods I was allergic and addicted to were affecting my acne. I found out by clogging my digestive system, I was also clogging my face. Read on to find major culprits of acne you may not know about, and tips for getting rid of acne.

Ways to get your makeup ready for spring coming right up and they don’t involve shopping. Surprised? Well, your spring makeup doesn’t have to be all brand new to be enjoyable. Time to shake things up a bit, ladies, and I mean literally. Follow these ways to get your makeup ready for spring and you’re guaranteed to enjoy your makeup much more!

Ever want to leave the house without a face full of makeup but are afraid there are no ways to look pretty without it? That is so not the case! There are lots of ways we can go without any beauty products and still look pretty as a picture and feel confident about ourselves. This blog explores some of the different ways to look pretty without makeup, why not give it a go?

Alright ladies, when it comes to choosing or wearing lipstick, there are some lipstick commandments that you should follow. Perhaps you refrain from wearing lipstick because you aren’t sure how to find your right shade, or you just don’t think you can pull it off. But trust me, you are not alone. So, this little list of lipstick commandments will help you get rid of those worries, and get you ready to flaunt some lip colour with confidence!

Makeup removal should be an important part of your skin care routine and there are plenty of different tips for removing makeup effectively. We’re always told that it’s important to remove all traces of makeup at the end of the day, but sometimes this is easier said than done. Make makeup removal a breeze with these tips for removing makeup.

Following on from our last blog focusing on microdermabrasion as an anti-ageing treatment, we thought we’d share with you these makeup mistakes that can age you.

If you look in the mirror and see someone older – after you do your makeup, you might be committing one of these critical makeup mistakes that age you! To stop the crimes, here’s a list of all of the top makeup mistakes that age you.

So you think you look great. You've spend numerous hours perfecting what you believe to be a great 'look'. Then one of your friends bring out their camera and snaps away all night. The following morning, you awake to the hideous revalation that you make up was about as bad as it gets.

Trauma. Once you've detagged yourself from the pics on facebook and sent you friend a  mildly threatening message to remove the most offensive of the bunch - perhaps it's time to look at these top ten tips to amke sure you look great in pictures moving forward...

If you've already tried the SkinBase facial, we don't need to tell you that after even one session, your skin will be brighter, tighter and glowing with good health.

We reccommed you try and leave your skin completely clean for as long as possible (bar the mandatory SPF - if we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times...), but if you want to add just a little glamour to your party look then take our minimal make up tips for maximum fresh faced appeal...

From using lip balm as a cream blusher, to using ice cubes as the answer to pore free tanning, read our top 3 make up tips here...

Every looked longingly at a friends makeup case? Lusted after her shiny locks, or made a bitchy comment about a passer by's dress sense or looks? 

If you have, you're probably guilty of at least one of the 7 most deadly beauty sins - and girls, they aren't pretty...

Take a look and see if you feature, then take our '7 deadly sins of beauty' quiz...

If you're anything like us, you'll have been absolutely gripped to the TV over the past couple of weeks, watching in awe-struck amazement as all our athletes continue to acheive the most incredible feats.

Hopefully, the sports have put a spring in your step (there's nothing like exercse to get the blood pumping and skin glowing) but make sure you follow these two beauty tips to make sure your workout leaves you breaking out in a lovely glow, rather than spots.

We recently came across a forum post from makeuptalk.com in which a few different ladies were asking about the proper technique to contouring and highlighting. So we thought we’d publish it as it’s something many girls would like to learn about.

After reading this, you will no longer wonder how to contour and highlight your face properly. You will now be able to give yourself that finished look, when applying your makeup!

Everyone wants sexy, smoky eyes but it’s a look that can be difficult to get right. Applying deeper shades to the eyes requires lots of skill and accuracy. There is no room for error! Both eyes need to be symmetrical and perfectly blended. When applied correctly the result is simply amazing looking eyes. The shadow should never compete with your eyes. Not surprising then that smoky eyes are the most requested look for a makeup artist.

Here is my fool proof, quick and very easy guide. It requires very few products and the whole look can be achieved with just fingertips. What’s great about this look is its casualness, like you haven’t tried too hard, its not overly done and that’s why it works on all ages. It’ll go with anything and wouldn’t be out of place during the daytime either...

Summer is here, well, almost! This warm weather has sudden gripped us with the usual May / June fear as we suddenly realise we're supposed to be fresh faced and beach ready in just a matter of weeks. PANIC.

If our wobbly bits weren't frightening enough, we've also got to think about our face, makeup, hair and of course, accessories to sort out (oh to be a man...) so at SkinBase we've decided to give you a few of our favourite DIY looks over the coming months, copied straight from the catwalk.

The good news? It requires nothing more than an amazing pre holiday skin routine, a tonne of high sunscreen, a little powder and some creative fingertips which work a treat at tousling locks...

So Queenie is celebrating 60 years, and we all get a four-day weekend out of it. Thank you very much.

Looks like the world of make up and fashion have taken the glittering heights of royalty to a whole new level as we’re inundated with shimmering gowns, silver spray on make up and dazzling catwalk tiaras. This is one trend we think we’re going to enjoy.

Long live the queen, long live the metallic trend…

So today’s make up masterclass focuses on ‘deciphering foundation speak’. Labels can be so confusing that you end up buying the wrong product for your skin.

Here’s the low down on tinted & matte versus light reflecting foundations as well as the 411 on concealers, loose powders and some fantastic top tips…

Creating a perfect base is the most important step in makeup. The effect should be great looking skin, not an obvious mask.

Today’s makeup masterclass covers how to get the perfect base, choosing and matching a foundation exactly to your skin tone and the do’s and don’t’s of make up application…