ScarletMadeline's Makeup Mastermind Answers Your Questions

Last week I got quite a few questions about makeup application and this week I am going to give you the some answers!

What are some good mascaras?

I am not a fan of most drug store mascaras because about 80% of them test on animals. Animal Tested Brands Include: Maybelline and Covergirl. Of course am I big fan of Darla Makeup Mascara, thats why I developed it. Revlon, Almay and Physicians Formula are also cruelty free. I am NOT a fan of waterproof mascaras, they can damage your eyelashes.

AnnePopRock: yes you can shake the mascara, just dont pump it :)

xdcrosseyedxd: Try using a regular eyelash curler and then applying a good plumping mascara. That should get your lashes curled. Let me know if it works!

What Style of Cat eye is in This Season?

Curled up liquid liner (like above) is SOO out this season.

My favorite trend right now with makeup, is creating a cat eye with the eyeshadow itself using a straight edge (like a tissue). This looks so much more mature and creative.

xbellabanzaiii Wanted to Know some good ways to get rid of acne:

As I have mentioned before, I am a HUGE fan of organic apple cider vinegar. Its cheap and its THE BEST thing I have tried. Before bed each night watch your face with an exfoliating wash (drug store is fine, but make sure its cruelty free). Then go over the face and extract any blackheads or pimples that you have. Take a cotton ball and soak it with apple cider vinegar and hold it down at for a few seconds all over your face. It will sting and smell pretty bad but trust me by morning your face will look way better. 

Rachael Wanted to Know Plumping Lips:

Lip plumping products usually do only work for a few minutes, there is no real way to keep your lips looking plump for a long time. I know that cinnamon oil is a great do it yourself lip plumper. It stings quite a bit but works pretty well, and is pretty cheap in comparison to lip glosses that just have small traces of cinnamon in them. 

How to Make Her Eyes Look Bigger and Still Wear Eyeliner:

The key to making your eyes look bigger is to keep dark colors away from your lash lines. I have more squinty eyes and to open them up I apply a lighter color to my lash line and put darker colors on the creases of my eyelid. 

Twiggy's makeup is a great example of this. The white on her lash line (she still can wear liquid liner with this look) gives the allusion that her eye is wider then it actually is.

If you have smaller eyes stray away from the raccoon eye look. Apply a dark colored eyeshadow under your eye as a liner, instead of a pencil. 

aimieberry Wanted to Know How to Keep Her Eyeliner on:

Make sure you use a shadow base on your eye (top and bottom) before applying any cosmetics. Then top it with the same powder that you put all over your face. The reason that your eyeliner is smearing all over is from tears and facial oils. Make sure to get some REALLY good waterproof eyeliner. I use Darla Makeup Eyeliner and so do many female musicians because it stays on all day and during sweaty shows.

How To Keep Your Foundation From Getting that "Cracking" Look:

If your foundation is starting to crack is it probably because your face is dry. Apply a good moisturizer before you apply your makeup. That should help :) Also, try a pressed mineral foundation. That may work better.

I get asked a lot what hair color I use. I use Paul Mitchell color. It requires quite the up keep (I get my hair colored about once every 2 or 3 weeks). Luckily my mom is a hair dresser, so that makes my life a lot easier. 

I would also like to add that I do not wear a "bump-it." I tease my hair the good old fashion way :)

Please submit some more questions and comments about makeup and I will be sure to answer them in upcoming journals!

XOX,