To get an ultra fine point on your make up pencils always use a sharpener made for make up pencils and put the pencils in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before you sharpen them. This trick is especially useful in the hot weather.
July 23, 2009
July 22, 2009
Step by Step for Smoky Eyes.
Smoky eyes shouldn’t be harsh they should be subtle and sexy. Keeping the eyes open and fresh with maximum impact.
Quick Tips Before We Start
Lining the inner eye with a creamy white pencil will open up the eyes.
Lining the eyes with black gives you a cat-like effect.
You can’t go past deep violet tones for smoky eyes, especially when you are wearing black.
If you want a little more colour just touch the inner corner of your eye with a bright lavender, gold or blue. Metalic colours are best.
Remember they don’t have to be black and dark. You can achieve smoky eyes with bronzed colours, a jewelled effect and even green.
First of all prepare the eye area making sure you have used no oily products, powder lightly and apply foundation.
Apply a chocolate brown shadow under the eye. Keep the shape slightly rounded.
Using a large brush apply a soft wash of the same colour to the whole lid. All the way up to the brow bone and extend out to the edge of the eye.
Apply a heavy black kohl pencil to the inside rim of the eye and also above the whole top lash. The top line should be smudged rather than defined. Heat the pencil up by rubbing on the back of your hand before use and blend slightly with finger tip or cotton bud.
Mix black and khaki eyeshadow and smudge it around the whole eye, right up to the lash line. Blend with a small brush.
Wet the brush and smudge the black/khaki shadow upward towards the brow bone. Don’t worry if the line isn’t perfect as you will be blending another colour with it up to the brow bone.
Apply an aubergine eye shadow to the under brow area, blending it well with the black.
Clean and tidy up any powder that has spiled onto your face. Define the brows with a pencil and brush. A strong defined brow is important for this look.
Curl your lashes and apply several coats of thickening mascara or false eye lashes.
Finish with a dash of metalic green shadow in the corner of the eye.
New Products in Stock 22nd July
New on Cosmetics4less today are lots of new shades of L’Oreal Lipstick, Color Riche, Invincible and Invicible Platinum. Quantities of some shades are very limited so if you see the colour you want grab it while you can.
We also have lots of Go Cosmetics products back in stock. Go are one of the most popular of the budget cosmetics companies and thier products always sell out faster than we can get them in.
July 21, 2009
New on the Site Today, 21st July
New on the website today are L’Oreal’s Resist and Shine Nail Polish in lots of gorgeous colours. New Resist and Shine UV Color Protect has a unique new Solar Shield technology,
enriched with Mexoryl XL for fade-resistant and shock proof colour. Colour looks vibrant and chip free.
Also new in the Nail Polish section are N.Y.C nail polish and treatments at an amazing 99p each!
Back in stock are an old favourite, Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Lip Gloss in all the best colours and at only £1.99.
We are having a bit of a summer clear out to make way for the new season’s stock so the Special Offers section on the site has some great bargains, loads of fantastic products form only 99p.
Speak soon, Sue
Fascinating Nail Facts
Did you know that nails grow faster in the summer than in the winter?http://www.cosmetics4less.net/blog/wp-admin/post-new.php?preview=true
Men’s nails grow faster than women’s nails, exept during prenancy and as you grow older when women’s nail growth speeds up.
If you are left handed the nails on your left hand grow faster and the other way about if you are right handed.
The longer your fingers the faster your nails grow!
After an illness your nails grow faster.
Malnutrition, crash dieting or eating disorders will all adversly affect your nails.
Nail problems account for about 10% of all skin disorders.
The colour of your nails can be a useful diagnostic tool indicating a number of health problems so always take a good look at your nails when you have removed your nail polish and report any changes to your GP.
Always report and changes in nail colour or shape, any swelling of the skin around the nails, white lines, ridges or dents to your GP.
Nail problems can be caused by poor nail care. Follow these simple tips to improve your nails:
Keep nails clean and dry so bacteria and other infectious organisms don’t collect.
Don’t wash your hands excessively though as this will lead to dry and brittle nails. Always rinse soap off well.
Always wear rubber gloves when washing dishes or using any other household cleaners or chemicals.
Moisturise your hands regularly and use a specialist nail and cuticle cream to moisturise nails.
Do not bite your nails. You can cover up bitten nails with false ones but nail nibbling is a sure way to transfer bacteria from mouth to fingers and the other way around. You can also damage the skin around the nails.
Cut your nails straight across just gently rounding them for maximum strength,
Use a fine file and manicure scissors to avoid catching rough edges on clothing.
Your nails reflect your general health so eat a healthy diet and try for a healthy lifestyle.
If your hands and nails don’t come up to scratch 
don’t worry! We have a great selection of nail and cuticle treatments on the web site, all at bargain prices.
July 20, 2009
How to Prepare your Eyes Before Applying Make Up
If you want your eye make up to last and stay fresh then this will make all the difference.
Most people are not aware of this but your eyelids are one of the oiliest parts of your face, well endowed with the same oil you find in your t-zone, around the nose and chin.
If you do not prepare then your eye make up will just slide off in no time at all. Follow the steps below and it will last all day with out touch ups.
First cleanse your lids with a water based cleanser or alchohol and oil free baby wipes. Make sure whatever you use is completely oil free. Do not moisturise your eye lids afterwards.
Then apply a little oil free foundation to the eye area. Your eyelids have a natural colour in the red and blue colour spectrum. This can alter the colour of your eyeshadow so using foundation will give you a neutral base canvas and keep your colours true.
Then lightly powder your eyelids with translucent powder. I find a cotton bud is the best thing for this.
Go and do something else for 5 minutes to give it time to set and then apply your eye make up as usual.