Tuesday, January 17, 2012

SHIMMER MADE EASY - 3 WAYS TO APPLY SHIMMER TO YOUR FACE

Shimmering in three places


Don't think you can shimmer? Think again.

Applied correctly, you can create a look with just one shimmery agent. All you have to do is use the same shimmer at three places on your face. The result is subtle and soft.

Here's how:

Using:

Maybelline Eyeshadow in Seashell

(It has a soft, peachy color with just a hint of shimmer.)


Step 1

Using your finger tip, sweep shadow all over eye lids.



Step 2

Dab shimmer on the apples of your cheeks.

Then blend with a makeup brush.




Step 3

Add shimmer to the tip of your upper and bottom lips.


Seal it with a layer of sheer to light lip gloss.




DONE!!




One shimmery shadow. Three ways.



How do you wear shimmer?



71 comments:

  1. I usually keep shimmer in one-two max areas on my face. I would constantly get afraid that I would end up looking like too much of a grease ball when I oil up!

    I love how you used it though!


    Chrissy

    My Makeup Blog | YouTube

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  2. getting that shadow...it's near impossible to find a do it all shade like that, kudos!

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  3. You look great GB. Love the shimmer!

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  4. I usually just apply shimmer on my cheekbones for a little glow.

    -V
    http://stylishlyme.com

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  5. i apply shimmer on cheekbones for a tint of glow...

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  6. This is great! I never know how to apply! You look gorgeous x

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  7. That's a pretty cool idea. (:
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  8. nice little demo... personally I may choose something brighter or pinkier on the cheeks or lips coz this will look kinda wash out on my skin. but it works well on you!
    cheers,
    jacq

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  9. That's a really pretty shimmer shade on you! Check out my blog giveaway - I made 2 purse clutches and you can pick which size you'd like. ;-)

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  10. Absolutely gorgeous <3
    A girl can never have enough shimmer!

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  11. Oh my gosh, this is hands my favourite fotd from you!! Love how natural and luminous you look here, and it was super easy to do!

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  12. Thanks for the tips!

    It's great how one product can achieve different things!

    Kim
    www.aprettythought.com

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  13. I love it!

    Looking beautiful honey

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    <3 Una

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  14. I love me a bit of shimmer! I usually apply highlight on my cheekbones! :D

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  15. Great tips! You look great!

    FASHION CAT
    www.myfashioncat.com

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  16. The look is so pretty! :)

    Mandy
    http://bunnygirlblog.com

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  17. What a great post! This is so so helpful. I normally wear shimmer on my brows and along the top of my cheek bones. I've heard that highlighter in the bow of your lips makes them look bigger. I've never tried it though.

    This is a great look well done!!

    dp
    x

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  18. thanks for this (: really nice natural glow,

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    CMPang x

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  19. Yay, yes, I love shimmer! Definitely on my eyes...always using shimmery eyeshadows! I've been into shimmery highlights on the cheeks too! Other than that i also love shimmery lipglosses! Great post!

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  20. you wear shimmer beautifully! i will definitely be checking out your blog more for tips when using makeup because i'm really bad when it comes to it haha


    myblissisthisway.blogspot.com

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  21. wow lovie! you are positively SHIMMERING! :)

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  22. Lovely make-up !
    xo !

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  23. These are great tips for applying shimmer. You never want too much!

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  24. You look so pretty and your makeup always looks flawless! http://www.fashionatabargain.blogspot.com/

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  25. Love this! Great idea, I will try myself. Kisses <3<3

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  26. Everyone needs a little shimmer in their lives! Thanks for showing us how :) You look gorgeous!

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  27. I really like your blog! let's follow each other!

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  28. Hey, this is great tip! I only wear pearly shimmer under my browbone and the bridge of my nose and that's it. Time to try new ways.

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  29. Lovely! I'm usually a shimmer shadow or gloss girl. XO and thanks for the tips, I always look forward to them:)

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  30. Thanks for this, VERY GORGEOUS!! <3

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  32. This is gorgeous! You look so dewy and fresh.

    I usually wear my shimmer on my cheeks as a highlight, occasionally on my lips.


    xo

    http://www.DolledUpDaily.com

    Haylee

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  33. I love how soft and glowing your face look with shimmering powder. Gotta give it a try.

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  34. I've never thought to put shimmery shadow on the tops of my cheeks - will need to try that, thanks!

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  35. How pretty! Looks great! My fave shimmer shadows are Covergirl Champagne and Bedazzled Biscotti!

    xoxo, Alexa

    https://stilettosandjuadevivre.blogspot.com

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  36. wow this looks amazing, thanks for sharing. I'm always looking for new ways to apply makeup! your skin is flawless.

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  37. I never really wear shimmer but this has inspierd me to! xo

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  38. What a great post! Thanks so much for the tips. The shimmer looks beautiful on you.

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  39. I use Benefit's Watts up for almost everything now. Yours turned out great! :)

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  40. Great tip on using shadow as a highlight!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  41. Look great. I especially like it on the lips :)
    xx
    Alicia

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  42. You look beautiful! A gorgeous day or night look :)

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  43. you look gorgeous! can't wait to give this a try.

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  44. i never wear it but this is inspiring. might try it later :)

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  45. Thnx for your sweet comment !!

    You look beautyfull!

    Follow each other ??

    xoxxo

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  46. you're so pretty, really like your lip gloss

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  47. on your lips?! I never tried that before ~ great post, shimmer is an essential in my makeup bag! I only use it for my eyes as I have a highlighter for my cheeks, but i think im gonna try it on my lips now!!

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  48. I like your idea about shimmer and that's look & naturals.

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  49. I love shimmery shadow!! I typically just wear it on my eyes, but I like shimmery lips, too. If I manage to get a bit of a tan on my cruise, I may try a little shimmer on my face, but right now, I'm so pale that I'd just look like a ghost! ;)

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  50. You look absolutely beautiful doll and great tips.


    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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  51. Love this post! I've never done shimmer because I never knew how.
    New on your blog. And definitely a follower from this point on.
    Also, I'm gonna be a mommy soon and I love finding other bloggers who juggle life, family and blogging. Nice to meet you!

    .AshleyRae.
    araeofstyle.blogspot.com

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  52. Hi! Great idea to apply the same shimmer in the eyelids and cheeks!

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  53. I love it! Such a simple but lovely look :)

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  54. Great tutorial!

    -Lisa
    thelovelymemoir.blogspot.com

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  55. very very cool tip! i do tha same thing! xoxo you are so pretty! =)

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  56. You know I'm a fan of the shimmer!!! Love it!

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  57. Good tutorial! I usually wear Benefit's Watt's Up on my cheekbones or Mac's magic powder. I like them both, but the Benefit stays all day and is really subtle.
    Love your blog!
    Check out mine, too, if you would like! :)
    Janie
    http://dallasdivadiaries.com

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  58. Nice work with the shimmer :) How versatile! I only wear shimmer on my eyes but I have used a similar highlighter on my face and under the brows XD

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  59. THANK YOU!!! This is such a helpful post. :)

    http://beautyinabottleat.blogspot.com/

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  60. I've been using this all week. Thats so funny that you have been doing the same! You are looking beautiful! Just stopping by to say hi and check out your sponsors <3 have a blessed day!!

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  61. you have the most beautiful skin! i am horrible at putting on eye shadow... thank you for the tips :)

    -megan

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  62. Omg! The shimmer looks so good on u

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  63. this inspired me to shimmer my face yesterday... but i think i did it wrong...LOL!

    www.niqueinit.blogspot.com
    NIQUE

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