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How do I find the perfect blush for my skin tone?

You can actually find the perfect shade of blush by using your eye color! This may seem like a non-traditional approach but since blush is applied so close to the eye area, the colors bounce off of eachother and can really enhance your look.

Green Eyes: Any shade of pink is great for a person with green eyes, as it will make their eyes appear brighter and more striking. Shades that will drain the color of their eyes are deep plums as they will neutralize the natural yellow flecks that are in green eyes.

 Blue Eyes: Beautiful shades of peach or icy pink will really draw attention to lighter eyes and make blue pop! Plum shades on the other hand will play down light eyes.

Brown Eyes: Berry hues are great for brown eyes as they will bring out any hints of yellow that most brown eyes have within them. Shades to avoid are neutrals or browns as they will blend into the yellow undertones.

Hazel Eyes: Pink shades that have violet undertones such as a mauve blush will really bring out hazels mix of grey, amber and green. Try to stay away from orangey pinks as they will take away from the charcoal base of hazel eyes.

Featured Questions

I've over plucked my brows. Help!

Don't panic, your brows will grow back; just give them a break from the tweezer. In the mean time you can help correct them with NYC New York Color Browser Brush-on Brow Powder with Grooming Wax. When they do grow back to your desired fullness, remember that a defined brow doesn't require taking off a big chunk of hair. Brows should be no more than an inch and a half apart which helps eyes look slightly bigger and your nose slightly smaller.

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I keep hearing so much buzz about luminizers. Why and how should I use one?

A luminizer is a pearlized cream (also sometimes powder or liquid) formula that reflects light, so when applied it can help to soften any problem areas as well as highlight areas that light naturally hits. When applied correctly to the face it gives that warm, glowing, lit-from-within appearance without being overly sparkly or greasy. For example, you can show off killer cheek bones (even if you don’t really have them) when luminizer is placed at the tops of the cheekbones (above where blush is typically placed) and continued up to just before the temple.

A touch can also be placed right on the cupid’s bow of the lips, allowing them to appear fuller and plumper. Once you get used to the consistency of luminizer, try placing a thin (very thin)stripe of highlight down the bridge of the nose, stopping ¾ of the way down. This will draw the light to that area and can give the illusion of a narrower nose. Mix cream or liquid luminizer with your daily foundation for a really beautiful all-over glow. It is recommended to mix 3 parts foundation to 1 part luminizer to avoid looking too shiny.Luminizer can also be placed on the brow bone as well as the inner corner of the eyes to highlight.

A secret must-do tip: A really striking place to apply luminizer (in any form—liquid, powder, etc.) is along the collar bones and tops of the shoulders.

 

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I wear makeup everyday. Do I need to take a break from makeup and let my face breathe?

If there are no signs of skin sensitivity such as breakouts or redness, then you can continue to wear your makeup daily. Just make sure to remove your makeup every night before bed to get rid of any bacteria that could clog pores or cause irritation. Try NEW! in a New York Color Minute Eye Makeup Remover to be sure all shadow and mascara is removed completely.

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