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chin. Use whatever is left on your brush to stipple above and below your lips. Leave the smile lines for now. Concentrate only on the area between the nose and lips and under your mouth. Remember light, swift strokes. uct. Start stippling upwards towards the face to connect your jaw line to the face and then stipple downwards fading it into your neck. Connect your ears to your face by stippling with the leftover product.

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FOUNDATION FOR THE AIRBRUSHED EFFECT

Its a vicious trap, but a necessary evil. Learn to apply your foundation with this guide
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ne of the main reasons people prefer to skip base makeup is because it is one of the trickiest to pull off. Anything can go wrong while applying foundation, finding the right shade in itself is a humongous task, taking too much or too little product on the brush or not moving the brush in the right direction can all send your look for a toss. Unless you have really flawless, blemish-free skin (how we wish we had Kareena Kapoors skin) theres no way you can skip applying foundation. Heres a detailed explanation of how to go about it without making a royal mess of your foundation.

foundation on the back of your hand. Dont pump out too much as that will lead to product wastage.

GRAB A DENSE, FLAT-TOP BRUSH

Buying the best makeup brushes is a worthy investment. You will need a dense, flat top brush to work your foundation. Dip it in the foundation and dot your nose, cheeks, the corners of your face and your chin. Dont dip the brush in your foundation repeatedly . Dot all the areas only with what you have picked up in a single dip.

Is using foundation under the eyes with or without concealer a must for you? If it is, this step is for you. T h e r e s t c a n skip this step and move onto the next. Squirt some more foundation on the back of your hand. For this step you wont dip your brush in the foundation but just pick up a little product on the edge of your brush. Dot lightly under the eyes, the focus being the inner corners since this is where the eyes are the darkest. Stipple lightly moving from the under eye towards the eyelid and brow bone.

FOUNDATION UNDER THE EYES

TACKLING THE SMILE LINES

This is when you use the left over product over the laughter lines. Remember it is the only area that is untouched. Using minimal product ensures that there wont be any product build-up that will lead to creasing. Give the entire face a once over, stippling with deft, light strokes. Use the leftover product to go over areas that look uneven. This step distributes foundation smoothly .

er, blush or contour your face using cream-based products.

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GETTING THE RIGHT LIQUID FOUNDATION

Getting a foundation that is made for your skin tone is a tedious job. It might require some trials under various lights. You might also have to mix a few shades to get one that matches your skin. However, there are a few things that you might want to consider while grabbing a foundation. Choose one that is full coverage instead of something that gives only medium to minimal cover since the airbrushed effect of applying foundation will make it sheer anyway . Squirt a little

Start stippling at the nose in small areas. Dont move your brush with a flourish. You will work in tight circles. From your nose move towards your cheeks, the corners of your face, stippling product inwards towards the centre of your face. Do this on your cheeks as well. You have to move in quick, easy , light strokes. Remember you must feel the bristles of your brush only lightly .

USE THE LEFTOVER PRODUCT TO...

You will use only one quarter of the foundation for your eyes. Dip your brush in the rest without taking up all of it and start stippling across your forehead and into the hairline. An oft neglected area, pay as much attention to your hairline as you would to the forehead. Remember how people stop applying foundation below their jaw line making it look like their face doesnt belong with the rest of their body? Not doing your hairline looks as tacky as a mismatched face and neck.

MOVING TOWARDS THE FOREHEAD AND INTO THE HAIRLINE

Covering the face with foundation is just half the job done. You must stipple all over the face with the same flat brush. You know the drill. Use the same deft, light strokes and move all over the face in small circular movements. This step is very important since it ensures that all areas are covered evenly while removing excessive product from certain areas and spreading it across the face. You must buff over and under your eyelids and into your hairline for a seamless finish. You might have to go all over at least twice or thrice.

BUFFING IN SMALL CIRCULAR MOTIONS

Making sure that your foundation and the other products set is a very crucial step. You must give your foundation three to five minutes to do so. Take a tissue paper and dab all over your face to blot out excess product. Avoid doing so on your nose, if you have large open pores. Excess product tends to settle in the inner corners of the eye, eyelids and the under eye. Pay special attention to these areas. Lightly buff around the smile lines if your see any creasing.

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SETTING THE FOUNDATION

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SETTING FOUNDATION WITH LOOSE COMPACT POWDER

With another brush, lightly dust some loose compact powder on your face. This is very important for girls with an oily skin to ensure your foundation doesnt budge for hours.

USING OTHER POWDER-BASED PRODUCTS

There might be some product left after you are done with your nose, cheeks and

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GETTING TO THE JAW LINE

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OVER TO THE BRONZER AND BLUSH

Dot your jaw line with the left over prod-

This is the perfect time to apply a bronz-

You might want to finish with a brush or highlight certain areas. This is when you can use your powder-based products.
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Aries (Mar 20 - Apr 18)

A pretty engaging week for professionals and those in business. Financial matters will be under strong focus, and planning and budgeting for expenses shall take up much of your time. You shall be keen on plugging sources of financial leakage in your system as they have caused you concern Lara Dutta of late. Encouraging trends on the work front are seen as some tenders you thought were a matter of the past will be renegotiated with you due to certain behind-the-scenes developments. You stand to gain by these. Venus has also changed this week and you will be inclined to dedicate some time for pleasure and amorous activities too, though the time is not good for initiating new love affairs. The health of kids will be a matter of slight concern. Expect to be slightly frustrated by forces beyond your control, but keep your cool.

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will happily throw yourself into getting yourself back into shape, including streamlining your schedule, resuming your morning yoga routine, and putting your paperwork in its proper place.A feeling of being at peace and stable on the emotional level comes into prominence at this time. Stability and permanence satisfy a deep emotional need. Music is likely to play a more important role for you than usual.Attending a reunion or revisiting old ideas, places or friends will help you rethink your future.

Taurus (Apr 19 - May 19)

Ensure that your project is completed to the highest level of accuracy , and you will reap the rewards you intend to. As you sow, so shall you reap, it is said, and this holds true for you this week as all efforts you put in will be realised quickly . The Sonal 18th/19th look especially fortuChauhan nate for achievements, recognition and popularity at social events. You might just happen to be at the right place at the right time, especially when you consider that most people out there havent got a clue what they should do next and really need someone to step in and help show them the way . Slowing down to appreciate lifes little delights will make you more open to love. Keeping things simple by enjoying the moment without worrying about the past or future frees you from concern and makes you a much more desirable person to have fun with, too. (May 20 - Jun 20) Dont avoid issues that confuse you by distracting yourself with little details that dont matter. Dont be surprised if some of your fears about cash and your own self-worth start to come up. Your current cycle is all about working on your fears, so this is Sonam actually a very good time to face Kapoor any of them head-on. Work cooperatively with others, but you need to make it a point to slow yourself down so you can absorb the necessary information. From the 20th onwards, your efforts will be more productive; you will be able to reverse your wrong decisions or faulty thinking, which caused some of your important work to get stuck all thanks to the retro Mercury period you had of late.

tor, no one will be able to distract you from your agenda or talk you into doing any kind of trivial task. Others are quick to realize that you know what youre doing and your determination wont ebb. There is no harm in joining forces if you meet someone who shares your Priyanka practical perspective. However, Chopra forging a partnership now could create some delays and complications as Saturn is still retrograde, and this may also put you up for undue losses due to overestimation of a partners skills and integrity. Planetary combinations occurring in your ninth house shall be helpful in connecting with someone from another country or through an educational institution.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 22)

There appears to be an issue that is best avoided, pushed under the carpet and not discussed for the time being. You can afford to leave this problem be and not risk making it more complicated by discussing it. Someone wants something to Konkona Sen happen their way. They believe Sharma you have no option other than to listen to their demands. You do have an option, more than one, in fact. Soon, you will get your chance to air your views properly and also act accordingly . A previous issue or conflict is raising its head in ways you wish it wouldnt. It is prompting you to reflect on how a situation used to be. You have outgrown the issue, and it is causing mischief or stress now. As soon as you decide its irrelevant, you will feel noticeably free of something that you deserve to move on from.

Leo (Jul 22 - Aug 21)

Rather than pretending that everything is fine, a temporary retreat could be in order while you wait for the weather to clear, so to speak. Dont impose your beliefs on others now; a creative approach can still be useful if you let the discussions Genelia take their natural course. Wait DSouza a few more days before making any final decisions.You are no stranger to power play and control issues, so youre quickly annoyed if an inflexible person is limiting your ability . Backing out of undesirable agreements and restating your position helps clear the decks so that your relationships can head in a healthy new direction in the months ahead. You will be disappointed by the pace of work, and the results will also not be to your liking as secret enemies will be at work. Those in business are likely to suffer losses during this period due to strange and unknown reasons, mostly due to mischief by others.

Capricorn (Dec 23 - Jan 19)

Mercury has been moving retrograde for the last few weeks and now gets direct. All through that time, you have had the urge to re-establish contact with someone far away who you may not have seen in a very long time. Something you want to achieve is going to require assistance or Deepika input from a few others. Padukone Somewhere in your world, you could do with support in order to sway a decision or right a particular wrong. Cooperation with businesses, government agencies, organisations and influential individuals is highlighted now. You will find that you can gain cooperation and support from authorities and bureaucracies that previously ignored your requests or advice. Getting together with familiar faces will lead to benefits and renewed feelings, plans and expectations.

Gemini

Virgo (Aug 22 - Sep 20)

Youre going to either have to delegate tasks or scale back your plan, or perhaps a combination of both. It doesnt matter how you do it, just make sure that youve got more breathing room. Venusian aspects on your sign bode well for you. Your personal charm

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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

youre sending out strong signals. Others are affected by your presence. Instead of making people play a guessing game as to whats going on in your head or heart, put your thoughts and feelings into words in the most poetic way possible. If you have something to accomplish, youre in the right place at the right time. Recruit acquaintances, round up friends and take your loved ones by the hand. New events put a fire in you and send you springing into action. When you want love, love will find you. You Preity Zinta dont really know just how much you mean to a certain someone, but you may yet find out in the most delightful way . The stars want you to have fun. And if youre not already having fun, expect festive interference from unlikely sources. Turbulence you are experiencing in a certain area is nothing youve not dealt with before. It is temporary and could even help you focus on something youve overlooked. Changes with regard to your current living arrangements are apparent. Do the right thing and avoid opposition.

Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 21)

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also increases as people are attracted to you. The limelight could also be seeking you out, so seize this moment to shine in the public eye. Physical exercise also helps you gain perspective, so take a power-walk through the park to clear your mind. Even if you dont say a word,

Libra (Sep 21 - Oct 22)

Too many planets combine in your sixth house, which indicates that you shall have to fight hard for everything you desire to achieve. Things will not come easy , but with persistence and pluck, they will eventually fall into your hands. Matters of the heart Freida continue to be complicated, Pinto so dont play with fire, espe(Feb 19 - Mar 19) cially if some of you are planning to propose to someone or wanting to make commitBe sure you know the facts ments. Obsession only leads to negativity , so before making larger-than-life put your foot down and distance yourself declarations and biting off more from this unhealthy attitude. Get rid of your than you can chew. You could be fixation on earning this persons approval or tempted to embellish the truth, affection, and make room for someone who or you might become the victim will appreciate your selflessness, be it a lover of a smooth talker who lacks or a friend. If you detect a potential problem, substance. Shift your attention nip it in the bud now before it morphs into a Jiah Khan away from your fantasy of the real headache down the road. People wont be perfect relationship, and invest pleased about it, but theyll express apprecia- time in strengthening the bond you have with tion for your foresight later. yourself. Direct your energy into activities that bring out your confidence instead of feeding the (Oct 23 - Nov 21) inner demons that only bring you down. The Your social life will be time for thinking is over. It is time to decide a spiced up. Entertainment, course of action that will see you through next parties, meeting friends year and beyond. Dont feel compelled to make a and socialising is strongly decision for the sake of it. Weeds have a tendenindicated, with Venus join- cy to return if their roots remain embedded in ing Mars this week. Youll the soil. Unless the problem is tackled at the discover a newfound drive level of the root, it will be a constant struggle to to upgrade your decor and maintain control. An issue in your world is spend more quality time being addressed only at ground level, whereas Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with your loved ones. You the problem really lies deeper.

Pisces

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