| How to Apply Makeup for Beginners Posted: 15 Dec 2016 04:00 PM PST Makeup may do magical things, but it doesn't have to be a mystery. Applying a basic, natural look doesn't require a lot of skill or tools. You can do lots of the blending with your fingertips, and choose to leave out certain products if they don't appeal to you. So have no fear: enjoy the process and your fresh, glowing face! EditLaying the Groundwork - Start with clean skin. Wash with a gentle cleanser or simply use a toner to wipe away any impurities from your skin.
- Apply a light moisturizer. This will keep your skin from getting too oily during the day, and will help moisturize any dry patches on your skin.
- Wait five minutes before putting on foundation (see the next step) so that the moisturizer can sink in.[1]
- Dab on a tinted moisturizer or a light foundation to your skin. Apply just a few spots with your fingers to your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin, then blend with fingers or a foundation brush, working the spots outwards from the center in all directions.
- If you want more coverage, you can use a makeup sponge to apply, using the same blending technique.
- Put a little concealer under the eyes. Use a small pointed brush to dot a bit where under-eye circles are darkest, usually at the inner and outer corners of the eye. Add a speck to other blemishes that aren't covered by the foundation and blend into the skin.
- There's a little controversy about whether a concealer should be the same shade as your skin or ever-so-slightly lighter; however, it should never be lighter than one shade away from your natural tone. Look for something as close as you can find to your skin tone and err on the lighter side if need be.[2][3]
- Set the concealer and moisturizer with a translucent powder. Apply it to your face, ideally using a velvet-y powder puff (as opposed to a powder brush, as that leaves a lot of loose powder) in a pressing motion. Use a powder brush to flick off any excess. If you are using a powder brush to apply, tap off the excess powder before applying to your face in circular motions. [4]
EditPutting on Your Eyes - Apply an eyeshadow of your choice to your eyelid. For beginners, try a single neutral shade like taupe or aubergine. Use a rounded shadow brush or your finger and make quick, short swipes across the lid, working your way up to the brow bone.[5]
- The shadow should go from your lash line to just beyond the inner crease. From there it fades upward toward the bone.
- Set with a thin dusting of translucent powder.[6]
- If you're using a brush, tap it lightly on the side of the eyeshadow case to remove any excess.[7]
- Apply eyeliner. Use a black or brown pencil and apply along the rim of your upper lash line in short strokes.
- Lift your upper lid with one hand and look down into a mirror as you apply with your other hand.[8]
- Eyeliner is one of the areas that you can really experiment with as you become more confident applying makeup. Factors like color, texture, and line application can have a big impact on the appearance of your peepers. Play around!
- Curl your lashes. Place a lash curler at the base of your upper eyelashes (along the lid) and press for five seconds.
- After this, apply mascara. Apply to the upper and lower lashes with the tip of the wand oriented towards the outer corner of your eye. One coat should suffice for this look.
EditAdding Cheek and Lip Color - Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. Smile as you do this so you can clearly see where the apples are. Dab on the blush and blend upwards towards your temples.
- Try a cream blush for a natural glow that's easy to blend in.[9]
- If you opt for powder blush, use a brush that's fluffy yet dense. Dust translucent powder over it to blend the edges.[10]
- Apply lipstick or lip gloss. Pucker your lips like you're about to plant a kiss and dab the lip color to the center of your upper and lower lip. This first application can be straight from the tube; then, use your fingers to blend outwards, adding color with your fingertips as needed.
- If your lips are chapped, prep them before putting on lip color. Gently buff them with a warm, damp washcloth and put on a light layer of lip balm. Let the balm absorb before moving on to lipstick or gloss.[11]
- For beginners, the lips are a great opportunity to add color and vary your makeup regime without having to fuss over application technique, etc. You can work with anything from neutral, barely-there gloss to creamy, fire-engine red.
- Check yourself in bright light - daylight if possible - to make sure everything is blended and beautiful. You're done!
- Finding the right shade of foundation is very important. A good rule of thumb is to brush a little on your jawline: if it blends in, it's right for you. If not, try a shade lighter or darker.
- If you are going to apply more than one eyeshadow color, but aren't sure what colors look good together, a natural palette is a good option. You can buy an eyeshadow palette anywhere makeup is sold. In palettes, the colors all correspond, and sometimes the shadows are even labeled by which area they should be applied to.
- Ask your parents what you can start with; could you go full out with heavy blush and dark red lipstick? Or do you have to start light with clear lip gloss or light mascara?
- Don't over-do your makeup. Start by mastering a neutral look and slowly work your way to more elaborate makeup if you wish.
- Some products may cause an allergic reaction to sensitive skin. If you know you have sensitive skin or simply want to be cautious, seek out makeup that is labelled "hypoallergenic."
EditThings You'll Need - A daily face wash and/or toner
- A light moisturizer
- A flesh-toned concealer (matched to your skin color)
- Tinted moisturizer or light foundation (matched to your skin color)
- Translucent powder
- A neutral eyeshadow
- Black or brown eye pencil
- Lipstick or lip gloss
- Mascara (brown or black)
- Powder brush
- Concealer brush (optional)
- Eyeshadow brush (optional)
- Blush brush (optional)
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| How to Publish a Live Video on Facebook Posted: 15 Dec 2016 08:00 AM PST Driven by the recent rise of Facebook users using mobile devices, Facebook has come up with a new form of communication that they call Live Video- a way to share content not only through words but through live video to all your friends, friends of friends, and sometimes the entire Facebook-using public. If you want to send a message or share your thoughts with tons of people at once, streaming video might be the way to do it. - Ensure that you have a smart mobile device (phone or tablet) that can shoot videos. This feature is available with devices that have at least one camera, including Android devices and iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads [1]. Windows 10 users of the Facebook app who have a webcam, it's here too.
- Give your device complete rights to access your device's Camera. This process will depend on the device.
- For most iOS devices, you'll need to go through the Settings app and open the Privacy item; then select Camera and swipe the button next to Facebook so it changes to green.
- Android devices take on a different angle when you try to modify your settings to give it access to the Camera, depending on the hardware and chip you're running. If you're prompted, just make sure you give permissions to Facebook to access your camera.
- Windows 10 users: Don't worry. There are no options you need to set for enabling your webcam rights. It'll work right out of the box, assuming the camera is working.
- Open up the Facebook app. This will not work from the mobile website. You will need to open up the official Facebook app to produce a streaming video.
- Begin a new Live Video session. How you do this will depend on your device. The phone app has an easy one-click button just above the "What's on your mind?" status area. For tablets such as either iPads or Android devices, begin a new status message, but instead of typing out the text, tap the "Live Video" button that is available below the sharing status box. On Windows 10 with the official Facebook app, this button will be found as the center button underneath the "What's on your mind?" button.
- Choose your audience level from the device. Below your name, you'll see a box that says either "Public", "Friends", "Friends except" or "Only Me" drop-down box; you'll need to select this followed by the level you want to broadcast out to to ensure you are reaching the right audience. Tap the Done button to finish selecting your audience participation level for this Live Video.
- Recognize that the only way you'll make the map on the Live Video tool on the Facebook website is by clicking "Public". Otherwise, your video won't be featured on the map, but the videos will publish to your Facebook Timeline and the audience you selected.
- Describe your live video. Tap on the box that, by default, says "Describe your live video..." Provide a summary or caption that might attract readers or get them interested in your video.
- Tap the two-arrow icon in the top right of the screen to switch from one camera to the other (if your device has a backward and forwards-facing camera). You can switch between cameras at any time during the recording. Windows 10 app users with a front-facing webcam only will not receive this button due to the devices inability to switch between the front and non-existent second backwards-facing camera (sorry).
- Press the "Go Live" button to begin recording the session.
- Wait for the app to countdown the recording time. It will give you a three second countdown. There will be big numbers that are white in the center of the screen as it counts down and you'll hear a "ding" when it begins recording. All other buttons will disappear seconds after you press the "Go Live" button when these numbers magically appear and fade.
- Record your video session. Be creative and engaging; it's your personal opinion or video session, so do what you originally set out to do! There is a red counter that will count up which is positioned near the top center of the screen.The word LIVE just means that the video is currently recording.
- Tap the "Finish" button when you are done.You'll find this button sitting in the bottom right corner of the screen. It has a white border around the word Finish.
- Press the "Post" button, if you are ready to publish it on your Facebook Timeline. Otherwise, you can change your audience level here again, if you only want a certain group of people watching the recorded event.
- Tap the "OK" button. The Facebook app will display a dialog box that says the video is finished uploading and will be updated shortly with the HD quality video. Confirm this, and you're all set.
- Avoid recording video where the camera is focused on a TV or displays copyrighted content.
- Be careful broadcasting live video of someone doing anything illegal.
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| How to Clean Frost Off Car Windows Quickly Posted: 15 Dec 2016 12:00 AM PST If you're running late for work in the morning, the last thing you want to see in your driveway is a car with completely frosted-over windows. Driving with ice on your windshield can be unsafe, and scraping it off with an ordinary ice scraper takes valuable time and can even scratch the glass. Luckily, these aren't your only options. De-ice your windows with any of these quick, easy tricks. See Step 1 below to get started. EditUsing Water - Heat water to a cool-lukewarm temperature. This method uses water to rapidly soften and melt the ice on your windows. The larger the area of glass that you'd like to melt, the more water you'll need. For instance, if you just want to melt the ice on the front window of a four door sedan, you'll only need a few cups, whereas if you want to melt the ice on all six windows, you'll need a gallon or more. Your water shouldn't be boiling hot - in fact, the rapid temperature change brought by very hot water can cause the glass to crack.
- If you take a morning shower, use the opportunity to fill a bucket or jug with lukewarm water. This way, you save time because you only need to wait for the water to heat up once.
- Another reason not to use hot water is that, in extremely cold environments, hot water can actually spontaneously freeze into powder when thrown through the air.[1]
- Pour the water on the window(s). Splash, throw, or pour your water on the windows you want to defrost. You should notice the ice become immediately translucent. You may even notice it disappear completely.
- Follow up with quick scraping or wiping. Though water will quickly soften or melt most ice, in some cases, the ice remains on the windshield in a translucent, "slushy" form. Fortunately, this softened ice is usually very easy to remove. Use your windshield wipers, a gloved hand, a conventional scraper, or another similar tool to push the ice out of the way.
- Re-apply warm water to any spots you missed, then re-wipe.
EditUsing a De-Icer - Buy a commercial de-icer or make your own. Specially-formulated de-icing fluid is available at most auto shops, especially if you live in an area with cold winters. However, if you don't have any de-icer on hand or you just want to save money, it's not hard to make your own. Follow the simple instructions below:[2]
- To make your own de-icer, pour rubbing alcohol into a clean, dry spray bottle. Add a few drops of dish soap. Screw the lid on, then invert several times to mix.
- Spray your de-icer on the window. Whether you bought de-icer or made your own, you'll use it the same way. Spray your de-icer directly on to the icy parts of your window, then allow it to soak in briefly. You shouldn't need to wait more than a minute or two - the more de-icer you use, the less time you'll have to wait.
- Scrape as normal. Use a plastic scraper, a gloved hand, or another tool to scrape the ice away. You should find that it comes off of your window much quicker and easier than it normally would, saving you time overall. If needed, re-apply your de-icer to difficult spots as you scrape.
- In commercial concentrations, rubbing alcohol has a very low freezing point, so it's usually OK to leave your de-icer in the car unless you're expecting temperatures of -20 F (-29 C) or lower.
EditUsing a Credit Card - Turn your car's defroster on. This last-resort method is appropriate when you don't have a lukewarm water, de-icing fluid, or any conventional scraping tools at your disposal - for instance, if your car's window froze in the parking lot while you were at work. Because you're going to attempt to remove the ice with a credit card or other improvised tool, it's wise to give yourself as much help as possible. To begin, start your car and turn on your heater/defroster as high as it goes. Leave this running throughout the process - over time, it will soften and begin to melt the ice, making your job much easier.
- Find an appropriate credit card. Dig through your wallet to find a credit card or any similar stiff, solid plastic card. Don't use a laminated card - these aren't stiff or sturdy enough to scrape the ice effectively. If possible, try to use a card that isn't important to you, like an old, expired credit card, as this method carries the risk of damage to your card.
- Start scraping. Hold the long edge of your card at an angle against the window and push firmly. Try to keep the card as straight as possible, not allowing it to bend or flex as you scrape. If you do, you may end up deforming or breaking it.
- Be persistent! As far as scrapers go, credit cards can require more effort than dedicated scrapers. You may need to push quite hard to get results.
- If you're worried about breaking your card, you may want to double or triple the strength of your scraper by holding two or three cards stacked as you scrape.
- Use your wipers and fluid to assist. As you scrape ice away, you'll probably accumulate ice shavings at the edges of the window. Periodically, spray wiper fluid and run the wipers for a few seconds. The wiper fluid can help soften up any remaining ice, while the wipers themselves will help brush the ice shavings out of the way. Between the scraping action of your credit card, your wipers and fluid, and your defroster, your window should be free of ice within a few minutes.
EditPreventing Window Ice - Cover your windows at night. One sure-fire way to ensure you're not delayed by icy windows in the morning is to keep ice from forming in the first place. To do so, cover your windows with a towel, a folded sheet, or a piece of cardboard at night before dew or ice forms on the window. Try to arrange the cover tight against the window so that dew (and eventually, ice) can't form in any loose spots.
- One useful trick for your front windshield is to use your car's windshield wipers to hold your cover in place. For your other windows, you may want to use small rocks or other weights to pin your cover down.
- In the morning, remove the window covers. Pull your towels, sheets, etc. away from the window. They may be damp and/or icy, so, if you plan to use your window covers again at your destination, be sure to lay down a water-tight barrier, like a tarp, before throwing them in your trunk.
- Spot-scrape any icy spots. Though this method should greatly reduce the amount of ice on your windows, there may be a few small patches remaining. Use a plastic scraper, your hand, or a similar tool to remove these if they obscure your vision. If you're in a hurry, you may want to get in your car and use your windshield wipers in conjunction with the defroster and your wiper fluid.
- If icing is expected, lift the wipers from the windshield surface to prevent them from being frozen to the glass.
- When temperatures are at or slightly below freezing, using the windshield washer and wipers can speed the melting process. If it is very cold however, the thin layer of fluid on the windshield left after the wipers pass, may freeze very quickly, especially if driving.
- Make sure that wipers are set to off when shutting the car off, so that should the wipers freeze to the glass, they won't try to start before the frost and ice has melted when the car is started.
- The blowers on cars generally don't reach all the way down where the windshield wipers live when they're off. Before you turn the car off for the night pop the wipers up just an inch or so by using a quick touch on the manual wipe option. When you turn on the blower the next morning the blades of your wipers will be defrosted first.
- For thin frost, you can turn your defrost all the way up and turn your windshield wipers on to do some of the "scraping".
- Room temperature or cold tap water works quickly, especially for thick ice. Pour from the top of the windshield to get your scraper started.
- Never pour hot water over a frosted windshield. The rapid temperature change will result in cracking the glass.
- Do not use a metal edged shovel (or any metal object not designed for scraping windows) to scrape the frost, snow or ice from a windshield.
- A plastic card may break or otherwise be rendered unusable after using to clear frost from the windshield. Select a card that is expendable - or keep an expired credit card expressly for this purpose.
- Free windshield wipers from ice on the windshield before turning them on.
EditThings You'll Need - Plastic card
- Spray de-icer
- Windshield wipers
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