Hanukkah is here, and for those who celebrate, that means, lighting the menorah, latkes and of course, Hanukkah parties galore!! Instead of just going with the usual black smoky eye, why not get a little festive and opt for a smoky eye with a beautiful blue and teal twist!!!

Just follow the steps below, as outlined by BH Cosmetics’ makeup artist, for this beautiful Hanukkah eye makeup look, and you will be sure to have everybody complimenting you all night!

1. Prep and prime the eye area using BH Cosmetics’ Eye and Lip Primer.

2. Apply the BH Eye Crayon in “Heavenly” to the upper lid and blend, slightly, with your finger into the crease.

3. Find the dark navy shade in the 60 Color Day & Night Palette or the 28 Color Smoky Eye Palette and apply into the outer corner and crease of the eye with a Blending Brush.

4. Using a Flat Blending Brush, apply a lighter shade of blue (from either palette), to the entire lid, and blend up into the crease.

5. Apply the BH Eye Crayon in “Crystal” to the inner corner and waterline.

6. Line the upper lash line with the Gel Eyeliner in “Atlantic” using the Angled Definer Brush.

7. Finish with some mascara and a nude gloss.

Let the Hanukkah festivities begin!!!!

Read below to find out how you can create the sexy and very easily duplicated natural makeup look that was seen on the 2012 Victoria Secret Fashion Show runway last night.

Step 1: Prep and prime your face using  BH Cosmetics’ Anti Shine Serum all over the face and using BH Cosmetics’ Eye and Lip Primer on the appropriate areas.

Step 2: Conceal any blemishes and even out skin tone using BH Cosmetic’s Jumbo Concealer Pencil and Liquid Foundation.

Step 3: Choose the darkest brown and any shade of lighter brown from BH Cosmetic’s 28 Neutral Color Palette to softly line the eye on top and bottom. Use the darker shadow to lightly line the top and the lighter brown shade for the bottom. Smudge out.

Step 4: Highlight the cheeks and brighten with  BH Cosmetic’s Duo Blush Palette. Use the darker shade to contour the cheeks and the lighter color to highlight the cheekbone.

Step 5: Line your lips to create a fuller look using BH Cosmetic’s Waterproof Lip Liner and make them shine with BH Cosmetic’s Lip Gloss. Choose a lip liner that is closest to your natural lip and same for the lip gloss as this years fashion show was all about natural beauty.

Step 6: Awe and amaze everybody with your flawless look!!

On your Eyes: Blues! Try blending a frosty blue with a true blue. Or, if you want to go smoky, wear a navy blue. Any of these colors would be perfect to create a liner with if you want to stay somewhat mellow. These colors can be found in our 88 Color Cool Matte Palette. If you’re feeling daring, apply a blue gel eyeliner, like Fresh, on your lids and pack on glitter! Nothing screams “It’s my day off!” like sparkling eyes.

On your Lips: A peachy coral lip color is a safe shade to wear during the day or night. Or, go for red if you’re feeling patriotic! Don’t forget your lip primer underneath! Grab our 66 Color Lip Gloss Palette for a wide variety of shades.

Post your Labor Day looks in the comments below!

]]> http://www.bhcosmetics.com/blog/2012/09/03/labor-day-makeup/feed/ 1 http://www.bhcosmetics.com/blog/2012/08/15/makeup-how-to-selena-gomez/ http://www.bhcosmetics.com/blog/2012/08/15/makeup-how-to-selena-gomez/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:18:48 +0000 BH http://www.bhcosmetics.com/blog/?p=1085 Selena Gomez is everywhere – on the news, radio, fashion mags, and Justin Bieber’s heart. Her talent and relationship to the Biebs have made her famous, but we’re also giving her credit for always having flawless makeup and hair. Here are two of our Selena-makeup-faves and how to re-create her looks!

Look 1: Tangerine & Peach

Light touches of color make your skin-tone look more lively and create a natural glow.

Eyes: Take the 120 Color Eyeshadow Palette 5th Edition and apply a soft shimmer eyeshadow in taupe over the entire lid. Sweep a coral shade from the palette over the eye lid and crease. Then, line the eyes with a dark brown or charcoal black shadow and blend well for a soft application.

Face: Apply the coral blush from the 10 Color Professional Blush Palette to the apples of your cheeks. You can blend using a pale pink blush to make your cheeks look more peachy.

Lips: From the 66 Color Lip Gloss Palette, apply the soft pink-coral lip color using a Lip Liner Brush.

Look 2: Sultry Selena

This light smoky eye application is a step up from the neutral look shown above as it portrays a little more drama.

Eyes: Using the same 5th Edition Palette, apply a medium taupe over your eye lid. Then, starting from your lash line, blend a charcoal black shade and work your way from the lash lines into the crease, and slighty extend the shadow out toward the temples. Keep applying to your desired intensity, and sweep a dark brown shimmer on your crease for an extra pow. Also, you can add white to the inner corners of your eyes to brighten.

Face: Make your cheeks glow using our Bronzing Powder in Golden. This is a versatile color and can work on any skin tone.

Lips: Finish your look with a nude Lip Gloss in Plain Jane or Peace, Love & Mod.

Pink Beauty Bag: $6.95

Round Cosmetics Pouch: $4.95

Travel Makeup Bag: $4.50

Think you know everything about our 120 Color Eyeshadow Palette Collection? Let’s test your intelligence! Since our conception, we’ve launched 5 editions of our most buzzed about collection. Now, to thank all of our customers (and to gear you up for the Fall season) we’re giving away 5 makeup palettes to 5 lucky winners! Here’s how you can win:

1) In the photo below, one tray from each 120 Color Palette is numbered.

2) Start guessing which tray belongs to which palette! In the comments, number your answers like this:

1 = 120 Palette X Edition, 2 =120 Palette Y Edition, etc.

3) All commenters with the correct answers will be in the winning pool. From there, 5 random winners will be chosen to win a makeup palette of their choice!

4) This contest is open internationally. Must be at least 13 years old. Void where prohibited by law. Contest closes on August 22, 11:59pm PST!

Best of luck! We hope you have fun with this one!

*Comments will not be shown until the end of the contest.

Congrats to the following winners: Ana Ramos, Taura Mauldin, Karen Pellegrino, Amy Smart, and Emily Warawa!

EYES

Brighter shades of eye shadow are vital to creating the perfect summer look. Instead of wearing darker shades such as gray or brown on your lids, opt for brighter neon colors such as neon green or purple. Just a swipe across your lids is more than enough to make your eyes pop. Our BH Party Girl Palette offers 40 bright eye shadows that you can use to brighten your lids.

LIPS

While darker lipsticks and liners are often popular in the cooler months, shinier, more colorful glosses, lipsticks and lip liners truly make a statement in the warmer months. Bright pinks and lighter colored lipsticks are ideal for balancing out a nice summer tan or making your skin appear brighter after the cooler months. However, even when you take a dip in the pool, you still want your makeup to look flawless. Our Waterproof Lip Liners come in a variety of shades for summer.

FACE

During the summer, it can get hot enough to make your makeup run, and sweat and oil can cause your makeup to smudge and look tired. However, when you make Anti-Shine Serum and makeup primer part of your summer makeup routine, you can keep your makeup on your face! Anti-Shine Serum and primer absorbs oil on your face and creates a smooth, matte surface that is ideal for makeup application. Our Anti-Shine Serum is ideal for all skin types and makes makeup application a breeze.

This Summer, switch your heavier makeup for brighter, lighter makeup, so you can look fresh and ready for anything all summer long!

*Contest is now CLOSED* Want to win our Anti-Shine Serum? Comment on this blog post with your Summer makeup tip for a chance to win! Last day to enter is July 16. Contest is open internationally.