Its amazing how many cosmetics experts, make-up artists and beauty products consultants recommend using makeup brush while applying any make-up products. Including all makeup types, as liquid foundation, eye shadows AND lipsticks, it seems like this is the right way to go. However, recent beauty research shows that using our fingers is a better way to go… While using your fingers, you basically naturally smooth in the makeup powder or liquid deeper into the skin. That human touch helps in keeping all make-up applications last longer, blend in nicer and prevent an over do. Next time, before spending a fortune on some makeup brushes, simply try using those fingers of yours. Just like old times. Trust me- you`d get the best natural look!  

The 32 years old Liv Tyler, Daughter of Steven Tyler, lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith and a simply natural beauty uses few of Yves St.  Laurent makeup products which she can`t live without:  “I’m hooked on Yves St. Laurent concealer”, admitted Liv. “It’s almost invisible and I put it under my eyes and stuff” For her lips, she said: “They have gorgeous old-fashioned gold tubes, and all the lipstick colors are really beautiful. They’re brilliant punk rock colors that you can’t get anywhere else, like fluorescent pink and really beautiful reds.” Well, as we already know, red is always good, however If you have yet to try one of Yves St. Laurent colors, you may wanna look at Liv Tyler`s beautiful, natural looking make-up and be inspired!

I was never really sure I know which lipstick or Lip-gloss color look best on me and I know most of you ladies feel the same. Exploring the mystery of what color looks good with what skin tone and which shade looks most flattering and natural, I have learned that the most flattering look for women should be as follow:

• Pale Skin Tones: Keep it natural with color choices for natural look like the beige and nudes tones. Light pinks or light corals are also great if you wish to warm up your face.

• Medium Skin Tone: Great with sheer berry or spicy browns or even brown-based mauve. A great red that looks good on everyone will work best especially for night time.   

• Darker Skin Tone: When it comes to lipstick colors, there are many choices that works great with darker skin tone. Anywhere from reds and oranges to plums, browns or even pastels.  The darker your skin color is- the darker your lip color can be!

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of Lipstick or Lip gloss color choices available out there, and you may be surprised to know that during her lifetime, the average woman will use four to nine pounds of lipstick and / or lip gloss!  Unbelievable!