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DIY Makeup: Create Your Own Makeup CocktailsStill searching for the perfect shade of lip gloss or foundation? It may already be in your makeup bag. Find out how to create custom DIY makeup like the pros |
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Skip ahead to see how the pros mix makeup.
Customizing your own makeup is a technique that top pros have been using behind the scenes since the dawn of primping. "Mixing makeup creates a one-of-a-kind tone and texture that you can keep tweaking until you find what works best for your skin and complexion," explains makeup artist Jeffrey Paul. "Plus, it�s the best way to adjust the depth, brilliance, and sheen of your products."
Think you need to be a pro to pull off this kind of makeup mixology? Trust us, it's easier than a kindergarten paint class. And the payoff is huge, say makeup artists: Mixing your makeup and products is the ideal way to fake professional blending and application techniques.
Another big bonus of using this technique: You save a heap of cash. You know that old product graveyard underneath your bathroom sink? Learning how to mix products can bring all of those half-used oldies back from the dead.
Here's the rub: You have to know which products complement each other. (Like, say, knowing that you can mix that foundation that wasn't quite right for your skin with sunscreen to cover up body scars and blemishes.) Check out these easy -- and effective -- beauty concoctions to start mixing now. Mastering the DIY makeup trend has never been easier.
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I've actually heard of a lot of these!
by 92jess11 Monday, April 22, 2013 at 07:13PM Report as inappropriate
A good list. This spring I've been having good results combining two tinted lip balms -- one high moisture but unfortunately low tint, the other high color payoff but unfortunately not moisturizing enough. Together, they're perfect.
by purple9a Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 05:29PM Report as inappropriate
These seem self-explanatory, but there are some I never would have thought of--thank you!
by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate
These were to me, pretty common makeup mixtures. Nice for anyone who doesn't always have the time to keep up with all of this
by BeautyBoss Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 06:59AM Report as inappropriate
awesome
by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 03:59PM Report as inappropriate
Nice
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:36AM Report as inappropriate
Really excited to step up my techniques and trying some of these out!
by Hcaddy15 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 07:31PM Report as inappropriate
I do the iridescent eye shadow over my lipstick too!!
by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:11AM Report as inappropriate
I always do the Lipbalm/lipstick one!
by yestfl Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate
Foundation mixed with sunscreen isn't a very good idea. These products should be layered, allowing them time to dry between layers. If you mix them, it's diluting the SPF.
by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:20PM Report as inappropriate