Makeup 101

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: Beauty Basics and Beyond...</A>  </b></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=370 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="5" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="HSIDES" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 22 WIDTH="600"><div> Makeup  101</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="494" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Beauty Picks Reviews"><U><B>Beauty Picks & Reviews</b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="makeup_101"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>MAKEUP 101</b></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cosmetic Lines"><U><B>Cosmetic Lines</b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sista Spotlight"><U><B>Sista Spotlight</b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="468" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="VOID" RULES="COLS" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="278"><div> <B> Celebrity Sistah of the Month</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#000000 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>EV  Poll</b></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 282 WIDTH="278"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="266" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 163 ><NOBR><div> <B>  <IMG SRC="26a5b730.jpg" border=0 width="91" height="115" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="156"><div> <B>Halle Berry</b></div> <div> Besides being absolutley gorgeous. She's also very talented. She uses makeup to enhance her natural beauty with style & grace.  </div> <div> <I><B>Her Makeup Style</b></I>:</div> <div>  A clean,fresh look by choosing neutral colors!</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> "<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><I><B>CONGRATS!</b></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><I><B>" goes out to Halle for being the first Black actress to win an Oscar in a leading role.</b></I></FONT></div> <div> <I><B> Thank you for blazing the trail for our sistahs!</b></I></div> <div> _____________________________</div> <div> *Celebrity Sistah of the Month is </div> <div> chosen by your participation. </div> <div> <I><B>So please VOTE!</b></I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B></b></div> <div> <B>  <div align="center"><script language="JavaScript" src="http://pub50.bravenet.com/minipoll/show.php?usernum=4233349353&cpv=1"> </script></div>  </b></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="392" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 94 WIDTH="75"><div> <B><IMG SRC="26f4b480.gif" border=0 width="75" height="72" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B>What are you carrying in your makeup bag?</b></div> <div> <B>  </b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com"><U><B>We want to know!</b></U></A></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div>  <A NAME="makeup_secrets_tip_s___how_to_s"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Makeup Secrets, Tips & How to's </b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="609" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="107"><div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="27175580.jpg" border=0 width="117" height="88" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="491"><div> <B><U>Matching & Applying Foundation</U></b></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" >Finding the perfect foundation color can be a task.  First you must know your </FONT><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>skin type</b></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" >. If you've never worn foundation before, I recommend you visiting with a beauty consultant in your local department store who is able to match African-American skin tones. If you're unable to find a consultant, you can match it yourself.  Whether it's you or the consultant trying to make a match, follow steps in our </FONT><A HREF="#foundation_fury_1_1" TITLE="Makeup 101"><U><B>Foundation Fury</b></U></A><B> </b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" >section and you can't go wrong.   </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 17 WIDTH="596"><div> <B>Makeup How to's</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="601" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Eye shadow 101</b></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="342"><div> <B>Applying Eye Shadow</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="140"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="140" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="273636a0.gif" border=0 width="99" height="106" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <I>(</I><I>Use an eye base if your lids crease or fade)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>1.</b> Apply highlight color up to the brow.</div> <div> <B>2. </b>Use same color on #1 on the lid.</div> <div> <B>3. </b>Apply dark color in the crease.</div> <div> <B>4.</b> Blend with a neutral color to blend evenly and tone down.</div> <div> <B>5. </b>Line the lid close to lashes and follow up with mascara</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="140"><div> <B>Does your eye shadow fade or crease?</b></div> <div> <IMG SRC="27464640.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid49817&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Paula Dorf</b></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid49817&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Eye Primer</b></U></A></div> <div> <B>$20.00</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="442" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="430"><div> <B>To achieve the new trendy "Smokey Eyes"</b></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 64 ><NOBR><div> <B>1</b>. Apply light eye shadow all over. Using more next to the arch of the brow.</div> <div> <B>2. </b>Line close so lashes with a dark brown or black eyeliner</div> <div> <B>3.</b> Blend a dark shadow of your choice on the lid and crease.</div> <div> <B>4. </b>Follow up with mascara  </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="596"><div> <B>Makeup Secrets </b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="599" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 122 WIDTH="191"><div> <B><U>Shimmer Look on the face</U></b></div> <div> Add loose or crushed bronzer or shimmer to your foundation or moisturizer. Apply evenly all over face to create a healthy shimmery glow.  </div> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCCFF WIDTH="191"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="48" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 78 ><NOBR><div> <B><U></U></b><B><U><IMG SRC="276283c0.jpg" border=0 width="40" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></b></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Create a Sheer or Tinted Foundation</U></b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0099" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> </b></FONT></div> <div> Mix one part foundation and one part moisturizer. Apply all over face. Set with a loose translucent (no color) powder to complete a natural look. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="191"><div> <B><U>Retouching Makeup</U></b></div> <div> Oil from skin can build up in the middle day. Before touching up:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Blot the oily areas with tissue. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Then apply pressed or blotting powder.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <I>Blotting before retouching helps to keep your color looking fresh instead of  dark and artificial.</I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="602" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="596"><div> <B>Celebrity Secrets</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Celebrity Sisters are pros at looking fabulous. Some with the assistance of their makeup artist, others create a  signature look on their own. Either way, we can learn a new tip or two from a few of our favorite celebrity women. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="437" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="77"><div> <IMG SRC="27846620.jpg" border=0 width="70" height="98" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Garcelle Beauvais</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="71"><div> Applies cool aloe vera gel before applying her moisturizer to keep her skin toned.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="27a39510.jpg" border=0 width="57" height="81" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Jill Scott</b></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="69"><div> Exfoliates on a regular basis with a citrus body scrub to keep her skin soft.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><U><IMG SRC="27c36360.jpg" border=0 width="54" height="54" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></b><B><U></U></b></div> <div> <B>Mya</b></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="71"><div> <B> </b>Likes to mix foundations to create the right color. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>Blu Cantrell</b><B>:  </b>Strictly uses MAC skin care line.  Says, it works perfectly with her skin.</div> <div> <B>Ce Ce Winans:</b><B> </b>Uses waterproof foundations while performing to keep her makeup flawless under the hot lights. </div> <div> <B>Iman:</b> To achieve a smokey look for her eyes, she'll use warm hues such as plum or brown. </div> <div> <B>Tamia: </b>To keep her radiant glow all year around, she uses a liquid bronzer. </div> <div> <B>Tamala Jones: </b>Uses a dark brown eye shadow to line in her brows. Then applies a white pencil by the arch of her brow for a shimmer effect. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#makeup_101" TITLE="Makeup 101"><U><B>Back to Top</b></U></A></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="388" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 99 WIDTH="75"><div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="27e4b4f0.jpg" border=0 width="75" height="79" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B>What are some of your beauty secrets?</b></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> </b></FONT><A HREF="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com"><U><B>Share them with us</b></U></A><B>!</b></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div> <B> <A NAME="makeup_trends_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Makeup Trends </b></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Beauty Trend for Fall 2002</b> </div> <div> What's the 411 on the Fall look this season? A smoky eye infused with color. The softly browned cheek. And shimmery lips that look — but don't feel — glossy. Here are some products that will give you that cool breeze in to Fall!</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="555" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="275"><div> <B>Eyes</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="275"><div> <B>Lips</b></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 247 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>Bobbi Brown</b></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2a878780.gif" border=0 width="120" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>Eyeshadow</b></div> <div> <B> </b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Tahoma" ><B><U>Black Plum, Smoke, Vanilla, and Ivy.</U></b></FONT><B> </b></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="275"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="171" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 79 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="2a44b4b0.gif" border=0 width="75" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="84"><div> <B>Iman </b></div> <div> <B>Luxury Lip Gloss </b></div> <div> <B>Girlie</b></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 125 WIDTH="76"><div> <B><IMG SRC="2a55c6d0.gif" border=0 width="92" height="109" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="84"><div> <B>M.A.C</b></div> <div> <B>Lip Glass</b></div> <div> <B>OH Baby</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 217 ><NOBR><div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="277" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="275"><div> <B>Face</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>M.A.C</b></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2a684860.gif" border=0 width="132" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>Studio Tech Foundation</b></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="277" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="275"><div> <B>Cheeks</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>M.A.C</b></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2a74d630.gif" border=0 width="77" height="99" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>Blush</b></div> <div> <B><U>Blunt</U></b></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#makeup_101" TITLE="Makeup 101"><U><B>Back to Top</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div>  <A NAME="mix___match"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Mix & Match</b><B> </b> </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Showing you how to create new looks the makeup you already have.</U></b></div> <div> We all mix and match what's in ourmakeup chest.....Match this lipstick with that blush, that blush with another eye shadow etc... I'm starting this section out with a mix & match ensemble that I've created from my own makeup chess.  If you have any of these products put them together and try a new look.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div> <B><U>The Look: Mocha Neutral</U></b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="605" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="199"><div> <B>Eye Shadow</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="199"><div> <B>  Eye/Brow </b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="199"><div> <B> Mascara </b></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 171 WIDTH="199"><div> <B>Black Opal Eye shadow</b> in</div> <div> <B> </b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Cocoa Shimmer </b></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>or</b></FONT></div> <div> <B>Black Opal Duo Eye shadow</b><B> </b>in <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Chocolate Dreams </b></FONT></div> <div> Cocoa Shimmer/Fudge eye shadow Duo</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a011111100.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Apply light color all over lid</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a011111100.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Apply dark shade in the crease</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2a34b4b0.gif" border=0 width="75" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Maybelline Expert Eyes</b></div> <div> <B> </b><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/products.asp?pid=10984&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/products.asp?pi"><U><B>Twin Eye & Brow pencil</b></U></A></FONT></div> <div>  <B>(Medium Brown)</b></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a011111100.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fill in eyebrow to define  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a011111100.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Line under bottom lashes</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=10984&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B><IMG SRC="2a164640.gif" border=0 width="100" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></U></A><A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=10984&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B></b></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="199"><div> <B>Maybelline </b></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid=34950&aid=332726" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugstore.com/product.asp?pid"><U><B>Illegal Lengths Mascara</b></U></A></div> <div> <B>(Black)</b></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a011111100.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a011111100.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Eyelash curler<B> (optional)</b></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="2a032320.jpg" border=0 width="50" height="50" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="199"><div> <B>Cheeks</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="199"><div> <B>Lips</b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC><NOBR><div> <B>Where to find these products</b></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 226 WIDTH="199"><div> Apply <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>MAC</b></FONT> Blush in the color in <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Blunt </b></FONT></div> <div> or<B> Iman Luxury Blushing Powder</b> in<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> Freesa</b></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="29f4b4b0.gif" border=0 width="75" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b><B></b></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="199"><div> Line the lips with lip liner by<B> NYX </b>in the color in <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Toast</b></FONT></div> <div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="29c4b350.jpg" border=0 width="75" height="53" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> Apply <B>Black Opal Sheer Lipstick</b> in <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Mocha Shimmer</b></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="29d4b4b0.gif" border=0 width="75" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> <tD 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Please send an e-mail including </b><B>the how to's of a look you've created from your makeup chest and</b><B> a photo of yourself  </b></div> <div> <I>(P</I><I>hoto does not have to show your mix & match look) </I></div> <div> <B>We will choose a makeup look to post in this section. </b></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com"><U><B><IMG SRC="2943c3d0.jpg" border=0 width="60" height="61" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></U></A><A HREF="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ebonyvisage@yahoo.com"><U><B></b></U></A></div> <div> <B>Click on Makeup Chest</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#makeup_101" TITLE="Makeup 101"><U><B>Back to Top</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div>  <A NAME="foundation_fury_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Foundation Fury</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> The battle is on, trying to find the perfect type of foundation.  It can be frustrating!  So we have created a guideline on how to select the right type of foundation based on your skin type, how to match and apply foundation and what mistakes to avoid.  We are trying to help a sister out by taking some of the misery out of what can be a grueling search.  After reviewing the information below we hope you will feel confident and able to determine what type of foundation you should consider trying.</div> <div> Good Luck!</div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div> <B>Choose what foundation type is right for you!</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></U></b></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="609" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFBF0 HEIGHT= 509 WIDTH="144"><div> <B>Oily </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2803f470.gif" border=0 width="63" height="71" ALT="Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Photo" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> Liquid-Oil free</div> <div> Two-in-one powder foundation. </div> <div> Pore Minimizer</div> <div> Oil-free powder Loose or pressed</div> <bR> <div> Foundation must be Non-Comedogenic and Oil-free</div> <div> Most will give a matte finish.</div> <div> <I>*Do not use creme or stick foundation. I know they give good coverage. However, most of them contain oil w</I><I>hich may clog</I><I> the pores</I><I>.</I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Tahoma" ><I><B> </b></I><B> </b></FONT></div> <div> <B><U>Foundations to use</U></b></div> <div> MAC Studio Fix</div> <div> Black Opal-True Foundation</div> <div> Bobbi Brown- Essentials </div> <div> Clinique Super Fit</div> <div> Maybelline- True Illusion </div> <div> Oil of Olay- Shine Control</div> <div> Cover Girl- Fresh Look</div> <div> Iman- Oil free Foundation</div> <div> Interface-Oil free</div> <div> Fashion Fair- Oil Free Foundation</div> <div> Lancome- Maquicontrole</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="144"><div> <B>Combination Oily/Dry</b></div> <div> </div> <div> <IMG SRC="28630490.gif" border=0 width="48" height="73" ALT="Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Photo" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Liquid-Oil free</div> <div> Cream to powder</div> <div> Demi-matte</div> <div> Two-in-One </div> <div> Tinted Moisturizer</div> <div> Pore Minimizer</div> <div> Oil-free powder-  loose or pressed </div> <bR> <div> Foundation must be</div> <div>  Non-Comedogenic</div> <div>  and Oil-free.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Foundations to use</U></b></div> <div> MAC Studio Fix</div> <div> MAC Studio Finish Satin</div> <div> Prescriptive- Virtual Skin</div> <div> Black Opal-True Foundation</div> <div> Clinique Balanced Makeup</div> <div> Maybelline- True Illusion</div> <div> Mary Kay Day Radiance</div> <div> Oil of Olay- Shine Control</div> <div> Cover Girl- Fresh Look</div> <div> Iman- Second to None Cream to Powder</div> <div> Iman- Oil free Foundation</div> <div> Interface- Oil Free</div> <div> Fashion Fair- Oil Free Foundation</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFBF0 WIDTH="144"><div> <B>Dry</b><B>  </b></div> <bR> <div> <B></b><B><IMG SRC="28a3d450.gif" border=0 width="61" height="69" ALT="Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Photo" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> Liquid-moisturizing</div> <div> Cream base</div> <div> Dewy or Sheer finish</div> <div> Tinted Moisturizer</div> <div> Powder-Moisturizing loose or pressed</div> <bR> <div> Avoid Two-in-One powder foundations.</div> <div> (too drying)  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Foundations to use</U></b></div> <div> MAC Studio Finish Satin </div> <div> Mary Kay Day Radiance</div> <div> Prescriptive- Luxe</div> <div> Oil of Olay-Complete Radiance</div> <div> Oil of Olay-All Day Moisture </div> <div> Cover Girl- All Day Hydrating </div> <div> Alexandrea De Markoff </div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="144"><div> <B>Mature </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="28c3b410.gif" border=0 width="59" height="65" ALT="Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 Photo" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> Liquid-moisturizing</div> <div> Cream base</div> <div> Dewy or Sheer finish</div> <div> Tinted Moisturizer</div> <div> Powder-Moisturizing loose or pressed</div> <bR> <div> Avoid powder foundations.</div> <div> (too drying)  </div> <div> Cream base would be best for coverage of age spots.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Foundations to use</U></b></div> <div> MAC Studio Finish Satin </div> <div> Prescriptive- Luxe</div> <div> Oil of Olay-Complete Radiance</div> <div> Oil of Olay-All Day Moisture </div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="599" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 385 WIDTH="191"><div> <B><U>Matching Foundation</U></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>1. Before trying on the foundation, make sure it is formulated for your skin type. </b></div> <bR> <div> <B>2. Test the foundation in a well lit area.  </b></div> <bR> <div> <B>3. Test on the jaw line & nose  area. </b></div> <bR> <div> <B>3. </b><B><U>Check the color</U></b><B>:</b></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Does it match exactly?</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If the color gives the face an ashy, chalky, orange, pink, rose tint  keep trying other colors. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Foundation should go on smooth and match your skin perfectly, with no ashy/chalky look, orange, pink or rose cast.</div> <bR> <div> <B>4.</b><B><U> Look & feel the texture</U></b><B>:</b></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Did it go on smooth?</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If it leaves any streaks or feels too thick, too greasy or too dry, then try other formulas.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCCFF WIDTH="191"><div> <B><U>Applying Foundation</U></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>1. Dot foundation in nose, cheeks, forehead and chin.</b></div> <div> <I>(Apply concealer to the eye area or blemish area for cover up as needed). </I></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If you are using a cream to powder or 2-in-1 power foundation, apply with sponge as needed for coverage.  </b></div> <bR> <div> <B>2. Use your fingers or a cosmetic sponge  to blend foundation evenly on skin.  </b></div> <div> <I>(Apply more if extra coverage is  needed)</I></div> <div> <B>    </b></div> <div> <B>3. Set your foundation with a loose no color translucent powder.  </b></div> <div> <I>      (Use no color translucent powder to prevent adding any more color to your foundation.)</I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC WIDTH="191"><div> <B><U>Foundation Mistakes to avoid</U></b></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Do not test foundation in a dim lighted area</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Do not apply foundation on too thick.  Start out light then apply more if coverage is needed.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If you have Dry skin <B>DO NOT USE</b> oil-free or cream to powder foundations,</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If you have Oily skin <B>DO NOT USE</b> oil-base or cream to powder foundations.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If the foundation is to light or chalky do not purchase. You need to continue to look for a color that matches.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700a000000000.gif" HEIGHT="11" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ALWAYS TEST THE FOUNDATION BEFORE YOU BUY IT.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></b></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="608" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF99CC" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF99CC" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FF99CC HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="600"><div> <B>Definition of Foundation Terminology</b></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></U></b></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Cream to powder</b><B>:</b></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Tahoma" > Packaged in a compact form, once apply the  cream formula dries quickly to light powdery finish. Great for</FONT> <A HREF="id21_combination_oily.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>combination</b></U></A><A HREF="id21_combination_oily.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><I><B> </b></I></U></A><A HREF="id21_combination_oily.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>skin</b></U></A><B>.</b></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Matte, semi-matte, satin</b></FONT><B>:</b> The most  wearable foundation; has the blemish-disguising coverage of matte without the dry, powdery texture. Perfect for everyday use.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Dewy:</b></FONT> Gives a sheer, shiny, almost wet-look finish. Provides no coverage. Not recommended for oily or blemished skins. Excellent for <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="id21_dry_skin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>dry skin</b></U></A></FONT><I><B>.</b></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Light-reflecting/diffusing, luminous:</b> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Tahoma" >Great for mature skin. Contains light-reflecting pigments to provide a youthful glow.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Matte:</b></FONT>  Great for <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="id21_oily_skin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>oily</b></U></A></FONT> complexions.  It  gives a shine-free look, but if too much is applied it can appear chalky. </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Maximum coverage:</b></FONT><B> </b>Gives complete coverage; Great for a blemish prone complexion. Can use as a concealer to hide scars, blemishes and  birthmarks.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Non-comedogenic:</b></FONT><B> </b>Excellent for <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>oily/blemish-prone skin</b></U></A></FONT>. Won't block pores, helps in preventing blackheads. </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Oil-free</b></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>:</b> Great for</FONT> <A HREF="id21_oily_skin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>oily</b></U></A><I><B> </b></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Tahoma" >or</FONT> <A HREF="id21_combination_oily.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>combination</b></U></A> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Tahoma" >skin. Water-based, gives light to medium coverage.  Contains oil-absorbing ingredients, plus moisturizing agents good for combination skin. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Pore-minimizing:</b></FONT><B> </b> Helps to control oil, great for<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><A HREF="id21_oily_skin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B> oily or acne prone skin</b></U></A></FONT> with large pores and in T-zone of<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Tahoma" ><B> </b><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin Types"><U><B>combination skin.</b></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sheer:</b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Tahoma" > Gives minimum coverage, evens skin tones; won't hide flaws, blemishes or scars.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Shimmer, pearlescent:</b><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Tahoma" > Shimmer gives skin a glow. Pearlescent is softer than shimmer. Excellent on darker skin tones.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Tinted moisturizer</b></FONT><B>:</b> Sheer coverage, evens skin tone. Great for someone who just wants light protection on the skin. </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" ><B>Two-in-one powder:</b></FONT> Can be applied for light to medium coverage, or with a damp sponge for maximum coverage. 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