Makeup artists offer tips to get Beyonce's look

Recently, Beyonce appeared on 20/20 looking absolutely fabulous. US Magazine spoke to Mally Roncal, the makeup artist who worked on Beyonce before the show, and she offered some tips for how to use your African American skin care product to get the same look. 

First, Roncal said she used a combination of colors to highlight Beyonce's skin tone. She combined tan and medium concealer shades to enhance the performer's brow bone and the center of her nose.

"Next, she applied a liquid foundation, set with a powder foundation. Using a shaping powder, she contoured the hollows of Beyonce's cheeks, temples and jawline to enhance her natural bone structure," according to the news source.

Back when Beyonce's hit movie Dreamgirls came out, Glamour magazine spoke to makeup artists who worked on the film for some more tips for how to look like the star. They suggested using brown and sliver eye shadows and a lot of concealer under the eyes to keep bags from distracting from a dramatic look.  

Get Kelly Rowland's X Factor look

Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland is now a judge on the UK's X Factor, and her use of African American skin care products is getting a lot of attention. Recently The Mirror explained how to get Rowland's look using your own makeup. The result is a smokey cat eye that can highlight most women's brightest features. 

First, the news source suggested using a light concealer on the cheeks, applying it with your fingers so that it doesn't look too heavy. Next, they recommended using a palette of different shades of brown eyeshadow to create a smokey look.

"With the lighter brown, sweep the color across the eyelid. Take the darker brown and blend it upwards towards the brow, then outwards to create a slight winged effect," according to the news provider.

Finally, the Mirror suggested using an eyeliner with a slight shimmer in it underneath your bottom lash, making sure to blend it in.

TotalBeauty.com says that in order to really make your eyes pop, choose a foundation that is slightly lighter than your skin and use it as a primer underneath eye shadow.  

Secrets for getting a picture-perfect look

Ever walk out the door feeling like you're looking great only to have your picture taken and hate the results? Even the best African American skin care products will come off as shiny or too thick in photos if you're not applying them correctly, especially since digital cameras can zoom in so close you can almost see every pore. Recently, Allure magazine spoke to makeup artists Romy Soleimani and Gucci Westman, who explained the secrets for creating a picture-perfect look. 

First, the magazine says you have to be careful when applying undereye concealer. If your concealer is lighter than your foundation, then it will look too light under the influence of a camera flash. Instead, be sure to choose the right color and blend well.

Next, be sure to use the right tools to make sure you don't look too shiny.

"To avoid a dull, powdery complexion, control oil with blotting papers," said Westman, quoted by Allure "Keep your T-zone super matte, but keep your upper cheekbones or the bridge of your nose more luminous because you want that youthful glow," added Soleimani, also quoted by the news source.

Cosmopolitan magazine says that to look good in pictures, stand up straight and turn one slightly towards the camera. This will make you appear longer and leaner.  

Use a skin care calendar this 2012 to improve your complexion

 

The new year is a time to recommit to using the best African American skin care products to enhance your complexion. Skincare-news.com suggests that one way to do this is to make a beauty calendar for 2012, with a skin goal for each season. This way, as the weather changes from one condition to another, you'll be prepared for whatever comes your way.

For example, this February make a resolution to re-evaluate your skin care routine to make sure that you are doing the most for your unique skin type. If you've been noticing that your skin is dry and flaky, then it make be time to chance products to something with more moisturizer. For oily skin, you may want to consider using a cleanser that is free of any extra oils.

When the spring come around, make a plan to go see the dermatologist. These professionals can educate you on the best ways to take care of your skin. This may not only benefit your complexion, but help protect against skin disorders. 

In the summer, resolve to make sure that your cosmetics contain added SPF. This will help keep you from developing skin cancer, one of the most common forms of carcinoma.