The beautiful 40 year old celebrity Jennifer Lopez has a great younger looking skin.  Some of it is genetics and some is thanks to the advantage of being rich and famous which makes it easy having the best products at your fingertips.  However, there are some beauty secrets and simple tricks that are used by Jen for creating that youthful look: She wears a pale lip with a hint of shimmer, which makes your lips look fuller and more sexy, especially when you add dramatic eyes make-up, like she does.  But- her most important secret, just like Angelina Jolie, is to make sure her makeup is never overdone, which normally ages!

So how does this beauty celebrity looks her best? Kim Kardashian recently shared some of her favorite beauty secrets with Allure magazine, revealing her favorite trick: When it comes to looking her best, Kim says her secret weapon is getting a good night sleep! She makes sure to take off all of her makeup though, before hitting the sack, “or it ruins the next day,” says Kim. 

That’s exactly what I`m saying! I totally do the same, as I wrote in my post on- 9/19/09. I love her natural looking clear skin and I truly believe sleeping well is a great skin treatment plus the number one key to look your best! Now, in order to actually get a better night sleep I recommend reading another post I wrote about how to improve your sleep.  It is a natural beauty secret that will be the first step to that beautiful celeb look as Kim Kardashian and other famous celebrities!

Have a good night!!

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`m probably gonna write many post about her since I admire her beauty and since she is one of my most favorite celeb! According to the little Black Book of Hollywood Beauty Secrets, Cameron Diaz uses her lipstick make up as a blusher, especially for the on-the-go touch-ups. The beauty benefits you get from wearing lipstick as blush:

1. Gives your cheeks a youthful, healthy looking glow.

2. The color coordinates your cheeks with your lips, which create high fashion photography look.

3. Matching cheeks and lips can set off other features such as long, dark, thick lashes, or great bone structure.   

In order to make sure her entire make up applications such as eye-shadows and blush is applied smoothly Cameron Diaz uses the Sonya Dakar Hydra-soft lotion, which is a great oil free moisturizer. More to that, her basic foundation smooth and clear skin maker which is the Sun-forgettable 30SPF mineral powder, helps smooth and clear skin. It is one of Diaz`s favorite duel cosmetic application: an amazing mineral facial healthy foundation make up application plus an anti wrinkles protector at the same time, thanks to its 30 SPF powers, against the aging UV rays! Two birds in one stone… mmm.. not bad!

If you ever wondered what is the most versatile shade that can be bright, playful, sultry and subtle then the answer is: Purple!  Experts say soft shades like lilac and violet are an easy way to add some pleasing color to your eye lid or when used as liner, especially if you’ve been wearing lots of neutral shades. Purple eye shadow makes green eyes pop, brown eyes brighter, and gives blue eyes a cool iciness. It is the latest hue to make an impact on the trend list. Top makeup stylists suggest that the most flattering purple is bluish lavender and that Fuchsia is the least flattering one. Always combine purples with other neutrals (golds, tans, taupes, browns) to avoid overkill.

Check out these celebrities below for some inspiration in the various ways that this violet hue can be worn:

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!

While holding the distinction as the first non model and non athlete to pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Beyonce Knowles can be proud of herself for the amazing beauty achievements in her life, not to mentioned her music skills, of course. We know Beyonce is a natural beauty even when not wearing any make-up, however, cosmetics use, especially in a celebrity world is simply a must.

When she goes for subtle naturals, Beyonce slicks on Pout Lip Gloss, a UK cosmetic brand,  in a `Light My Fire`shade – a pallid coral that suits her complexion perfectly! It enhances her lips while creating a natural looking glow!

Airbrush Spray Tanning is overall one of the best healthy beauty secrets available in the cosmetic industry, however this specific Sally Hanson must have product is what I call- my personal “emergency” tanning secret for a last minuet glowing skin, since it is safe ( FDA approved), so easy to use and available whenever I need a fast tan look! I even take it with me whenever I go on vacation!  You should try it, especially if you do not wish to spend time & money on going to a tanning salon! It definitely works better then any other sunless tanning products I have ever tried!   

We all want fuller, thicker lashes, however, most of us are not willing to pay for extensions, wear obnoxious fakes daily or try out new chemicals that may or may not have harmful side effects. In addition, there are many different ways to make your eyelashes look longer and/or thicker though most techniques will only create the look, not the actual length or thickness! Several months ago, I have discovered Lashes Growth Accelerator by Ardell, which is a concentrated serum of multi-proteins that works to repair weak lashes, helps them grow longer and restore thickness. I use it about 4 times a week at night time, after cleansing my face, before going to sleep. Apparently, the conditioners and other natural ingredients it contains, soften and moisturizer my dry, brittle lashes, enabling them to grow longer, thicker and fuller!

For only $4 bucks, I can say Ardell Lashes Accelerator is my little very affordable beauty secret for softer, healthier, longer eye lashes. It even works great as well as a natural looking clear mascara that provides some definition when I don’t feel like wearing a lot of makeup. This great beauty product is also a very good curling enhancer if you let it dry first then curl your lashes.

Give it time, though. It is a must have product though expect no fast miracle. It does not work over night! not even after one week. I first started to noticed results in length and thickness after 2 months of use! However,  the good news are that at least you would feel the difference in softened lashes right from the start, so again- patient and consistancy are the keys!

There is absolutely no doubt  the 24 years old Israeli supper model Bar Repaeli is stunning. Her natural beauty is above and beyond, ever since she was a little girl. Even her mother was a successful model herself in the late 1970`s, so I guess the beauty stays in the family. One of her most favorite beauty secret, as admitted Refaeli in a recent Sephora’s 5th Avenue store beauty event, is: “Less is more! You don’t need a ton of makeup to look really good“. However, I was wondering why did Rampage photo-shoot campain`s graphic designers had to do such an awful piece of Photoshop work on Bar`s skin, neck and legs?! That is the absolute opposite of “LESS IS MORE”, isn’t it?!

Long story short, as long as there have been photographs, there has been photo manipulation, and despite It’s interesting, yet very much fake results, Lets face it: Perhaps Bar Refaeli doesn’t have the perfect polished skin, however her natural beauty has always been her best celebrity beauty secret!  

My secret solution in order to avoid this bad habit and go to sleep with a fresh clean skin is simple, yet very effective: Keeping a stash of cleansing wipes on my nightstand, near my bed so I can Swipe then- Crush!   . You wont believe how easy it makes it: These towelettes remove every trace of mascara and smoky eye; every hint of under eye concealer and lip-stain in under 60 seconds, not to mention the removal of dirt and dust that has accumulated on your skin throughout the day.

My favorite Wipes are the Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes, since they are ultra-soft calming cloths which gently dissolve all traces of makeup. Dermatologist tested, Allergy tested and alcohol-free, these wonderful wipes leave my skin moisturized enough so that I don’t have to use night cream. I also like them so much since they are perfect for travel as there’s no issue with taking them through airport security in your carry-on luggage! However, you can choose any brand you like for that purpose, AS LONG AS YOU CLEAN YOUR FACE BEFORE FALLING ASLEEP , keeping it healthy and beautiful for the long term!  Trust me, your skin will thank you for that in years to come!

My second favorable secret of her is an easy to apply makeup technique that makes your noes look smaller. What most people don’t know, is that beautiful 40 years old Jennifer, who had always complained about her wide big noes and had wanted to have a nose job for more than a decade, used this simple makeup secret technique until January 2007. (when she finally had that noes Job she always wanted!). Jen used to swipe a bit of a bronzer powder with a blush brush, onto both sides of her nose in order to create an illusion of natural looking “smaller then it seems” noes. This makeup beauty secret works well with any skin tone and would definitely make a wide `banana`looking nose look thinner or smaller!

Ever wonder how a working women like Heidi Klum - a model, entrepreneur, TV host AND designer, manages to keep it all together AND have an amazing glowing tan the entire time?  Klum said: “I am good at doing many things and multi-tasking however, when I need to look sun-kissed, I get a spray tan and top it off with Bare Bronze moisturizer Body Oil by Victoria’s Secret!”

As you probably know, it is very true that some beautiful Celebrities and famous models like Heidi Klum are simply given the gift of naturally looking that way, however, since “Heidi loves sparkles and wants everything to be big and sparkly”, said her make-up artist Linda Hay, (which is the genius behind the Victoria’s Secret runway shows), she uses the airbrush tanning techniques in order to have a long lasting tan.

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What is her makeup secret?

Do you have MakeUp Confidence?

Her Makeup Style is Classy, soft, clean and polished.  She keeps is very simple. Colors should never be too obvious. Monochromatic (one color) lip, eye, and cheek color is best. No shimmer or frost. The overall is striking or smoky, using black eyeliner and makeup lines with medium pigments in their colors, and a full-coverage yet lightweight Foundation.  The secret to get that look is: Blending. Skilled blending of all makeup applications is critical. you should never see the lines of any makeup application.

Angelina Jolie would never draw for more attention to her makeup than to her and is confident enough that she does not need her makeup to speak for her. She really does wear her makeup!

It is so important for a woman to not hide behind her makeup!

Now ask yourself- are you letting your makeup wear you? Do you have makeup confidence? If you do, Angelina Jolie`s makeup style is the right style for you!