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Hello and welcome to my blog Wake Up Time For Make Up. On this blog you can find the best tips, looks, tricks and reviews . Please take a moment of your time to look at some of my posts and also maybe follow this blog!

Sunday, 1 April 2012

Make Up Masterclass - Brilliant Base

Today I'm going to achieve the perfect base make up, and here is how:

There are many ways to create a smooth, flawless finish face look.

But starting with a primer is a good way to ensure that your foundation lasts longer. There are many different primers available so finding one that works for you is essential.

Next you need to use your foundation, over the top of your primer. There are many different types of foundation formulas out there, so you need to find one that works with your skin type. If you have dry skin choose a very creamy formulation, and if you have oily skin then go for a mattifying formula. You also need to think about the amount of coverage you desire. Sheer coverage is best for young skin, however not much is covered using this type. Medium coverage is good for people who want to cover up imperfections; however freckles may still show through. Full coverage covers up everything; however this amount of coverage can look cakey and heavy on the skin. This is all a bit confusing! So you may need to test out quite a few different foundations, before you find the perfect one for you.

After applying your foundation, you can then apply a little bit of concealer, (if you’ve used a sheer foundation), if you’ve used a full coverage or medium coverage foundation, you probably won’t need this!

After applying all liquid or cream based products you can set them with a loose or pressed powder. You can skip this step if you have dry skin, but if you have oily skin this step is essential. Not only does powder mattify the skin, it also sets the foundation and/or concealer, to make it last longer.

These are the basics of base make up however there are a few extra steps, known as blush bronzer and highlighter. They will be in next week’s post!

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

More Tips/Tricks

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you some great tips.

First a bizarre one: to keep your nail polishes from going off longer, store them in the fridge!

Next, if you have a lip gloss that you love, which is nearly ran out. You can save it! Place it upside down in a mug of warm water, and leave in for a few minutes. Then the excess lip gloss, will come of the sides.

When flying keep hydrated by spraying a sprits of water on your skin.

Make sure to clean your brushes at least once a week, and used a proper brush cleaner to wash them.

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

MUA Starter Kit

Hi
Today I'm going to do a MUA starter kit. I'm having a streak of loving, sharing with you starter kits!
1. MUA Pressed Powder £1.
This is a great start out product for people with oily skin. As it is a cheap alternative to the MAC mineralize skinfinish.
2. MUA Mascara shade 1 £1.
This is just a clear mascara which is great for shaping your brows, and also sets them in place.
3. MUA Lipgloss shade 5 £1.
This is the lipgloss which comes with the applicator, and it's just a light pink gloss. It's great for making your lips look plumper.

There is a product from each category, (eyes, lips and face).

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Basic, Cheap Starter Kit

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you the best starter kit. This is for people who have no make-up, and want to start now. They are also not extremely expensive.

First is the MUA Eyeshadow in Shade 17. It's a great light/nude brown colour. £1

Next is the Body Collection Maxi-lip lipstick in Melba. It's a lovely apricot nude. 99p

Now is the Natural Collection lipgloss in Toffee Cream. This is a definate must have light beige .£1.99

After is the Barry m Nail Paint in Peach Melba. A nude nail colour. £2.99

Finally is the Natural Collection CoverUp Stick. A great starter concealer. £1.99

Now You Have You're Starter Kit!

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Recommended MAC Starter Kit

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you recommended starter products from MAC.
Face Products
First is the Studio Sculpt Concealer £13.50.
Described as a full coverage concealer, with a natural matte finish.
 Studio Sculpt Concealer

Next is the Mineralize Skinfinish Natural £18.50.
A sheer coverage powder, perfect for mattifying and setting your foundation. It has a natural-matte finish.
 Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Eye Products
First is the Paint Pot in Painterly £13.50.
A great colour to start your collection of paint pots. A great nude colour for everyday.
 Paint Pot

Next is a Eyeshadow £11.50.
Any colour that works for you will be great. I personally would start with a nude colour, (like Naked Lunch), but any colour you like will do.
 Eye Shadow

Lip Products
First is the Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 £11.00.
Personally I would choose Petting Pink, but you choose one that will compliment your skin tone.
 Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15

Next is the Tinted Lipglass in C-Thru £12.50.
A pale/ nude lipgloss, which is great for every day.
 Tinted Lipglass

Brushes
First is the 195 Concealer Brush £16.00.
Great for apply concealer and getting in the corners of your nose. This brush is also great for applying cream eyeshadow or paint pots.
 195 Concealer Brush

Next is the 222 Tapered Blender Brush £19.00.
This is great for countouring your nose, and blending your eyeshadow.
 222 Tapered Blending Brush
Hope This Helps!

Monday, 31 October 2011

It's Halloween! And My October Favourites

Hi
Today (it's Halloween!), And I''m going to do my favourites for the month of October.

1. Loreal infallible brush foundation £12.99
I think this is always going to be in my monthly favourites! My favourite foundation.

2. Body Collection maxi-lip lipstick in Melba £0.99
A great lipstick I just recently bought. It's a nice nude peach and great for everyday.

3. MUA mascara in shade 5 £1
I use this basically everyday to shape me eyebrows.

4. Avon true colour tiger eyes palette limited edition (available on ebay)
A great neautral, everyday palette.

5.Natural Collection Water guard mascara £1.99
Great mascara you can rely on to last all day.

Saturday, 29 October 2011

New Pages

Hi
Today I'm just going to briefly tell you about the new pages I created.
The first one is a All About MAC page. I'm not really a expert on this brand, however I found some information about it's setup and thought I should make a page about it.
The second one is a All About MUA page. I do have quite a lot of experince with MUA and own a fair few of there products. I thought I should do a MUA page, as they are my favourite make-up brand.
I hope the pages I created helped you learn a bit more about about MAC and MUA.

Friday, 28 October 2011

More Tips/ Tricks!

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you some great tips/ tricks. It's been a while since I did my last post like this so here we go!

Always use a eyelid primer before applying your eyeshadows. This will make the colour last longer and look more intense. If you don't own a proper eyelid primer you can use any stick concealer you own as one. Or you could even use a liquid concealer if you want, like: Natural Collection CoverUp Cream.

When are you planning on moisturising? Make it after you have a shower or bath. Then your skin will be smoother and softer.

When filling in your eyebrows, use powder to create a more natural look. However pencil does last longer.

If you've ran out of eyeshadow don't worry! Instead just apply a bit of blush or bronzer! As well even if you do have eyeshadow but you love the colour of your blush, you can still use it on your eyes. This can also work the other way around! I love using the MUA shade 16 eyeshadow as a blush!

Hope These Tips Helped!

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Colours For Your Season

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you colours you should wear depending on your season.

Winters should wear colours that are sharp, stark and clear. White, black, navy blue, red and shocking pink all go well with winter complexions. For lighter colours, wear icy tones rather than pastels. Avoid subdued tones like beige, orange and gold.



Summer make-up course
Summers should choose pastels and soft neutrals with rose and blue undertones. Lavender, plum, rose-brown and soft blue suit summers well while black and orange do not.




Autumns should select colours with golden undertones, like camel, beige, orange, gold and dark brown. Avoid colours with blue tones, like navy.











Springs can wear warm colours like camel, peach, golden yellow and golden brown. Avoid dark, dull colours.








Now You should know what colours you shouls wear.

Different Seasons For Different Skin Tones

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you how to descover what season represents your skin tone.

Winter
These complexions have blue or pink undertones. Skin can be pale white, yellowish-olive, or dark. Winter people are generally brunettes, with deeply colored eyes.

Summer
These complexions, like winter complexions, have blue or pink undertones. Skin is pale and pink. Summers are often natural blondes or brunettes with pale eyes.

Autumn
Autumn complexions have golden undertones. Many redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes fall into this category.

Spring
Spring complexions have golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach. Spring people generally have straw-colored or strawberry red hair, freckles, rosy cheeks, and blue or green eyes.

I will soon do a post on what colour soot which season.

Autumn Browns Eye Look

Hi
Today I'm going to help you create this beautiful autumn eye look.
Start by priming your eyelids with a primer, such as: Urban Decay primer potion.
Next apply a light matte colour all over your lid and up to your eyebrow.
Then apply a shimmery gold champagne colour all over the eyelid.
Now with a large fluffy brush apply a matte dark brow in the crease. At the end create a wing then blend the colours.
On the lid apply a medium thick line of black eyeliner.
Finally coat your lashes evenly in a lengthening mascara.
Now Your Done!

Monday, 24 October 2011

Video Tutorial Of The Month

This month the Video Tutorial isn't a tutorial. It is a slideshow of MAC pictures. I hope you enjoy.
Also I will only be posting twice a week now.

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

The Latest Look: Winged Eyeliner



The Latest Look: Winged Eyeliner

To create this look you simply line your upper lash line, then create a flick at the end. You can create a harsh line instead of just a flick aswell such as the picture, above on the right.
Liquid or gel liner is much easier for creating a winged eyeliner look.

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Haloween Vampire Eye Make-up

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you how to create this look vampire eye look:
First prime your lids.
Then apply a dark purple eye shadow up to the crease then blend the colours  at the edge to create a lighter colour.
Next in the crease apply a pinkish colour and again blend out.
Now line your eyes with either gel or liquid liner.
Line your bottom lashes with all the eyeshadow colours, and blend.
Now you've easily created this eye look.

Monday, 10 October 2011

Most Recommended Mac Products

Hi
Today I'm going to share with you the most (averagely) recommended mac products.
1. MAC 217 blending brush. Given a average rating of 9.9/10.
All of the mac brushes are rated highly, all above 9/10. Though this was the highest rated one. Elle and Blair Fowler, online beauty gurus, say this is the perfect brush.
2. MAC eyeshadows. Given a average rating of 9.4/10.
This rating is given to all the eyeshadows.
3. MAC eyepencil. Given a average rating of 9.6/10.
Described as soft and creamy and never dry.
4. MAC glitter. Given a average rating of 9.7/10.
This rating is given to all the glitter pots.
5. MAC Microfine Refinisher. Given a average rating of 9.8/10.
Described as the next best thing to the professional.
Hope you enjoyed this!