Besame Cosmetics – All new Signature Powder Compacts

Click image to purchase. A quick peek at Besame Cosmetics gorgeous signature compact. Flawless coverage in a range of glamorous vintage colors – porcelain, light, medium dark and their all new translucent violet ! Beautifully presented in the trademark gold casing, this soft powder foundation goes on like silk and leaves your skin with a luminous radiance – but no…

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A Brief History of Eye Makeup – by Gabriela Hernandez

Eye Beauty – The Windows of the soul – excerpt from Classic beauty – The History of Makeup. The eyes are not only the windows to the soul, but powerful communication tools. A simple glance can reveal the true intentions of its sender. Throughout time, makeup has played a prominent role in accentuating the eyes. Historical eras and time periods…

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The 1930s Face – 6 Top Make-up tips by Gabriella Hernandez

The Golden age of Hollywood make-up – by Gabriella Hernandez – founder of Besame Cosmetics. Excerpt from her book Classic Beauty – presented on Glamourdaze.com with kind permission. Gabriela Hernandez highlights the Six Top 1930s Make-up Tips for achieving the 1930s face. Eyebrows are plucked very thin and drawn high on the face. Curled lashes are darkened with mascara for…

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The History of Makeup – Lipstick Allure

The History of Makeup – Lipstick Allure by Gabriella Hernandez – founder of Besame Cosmetics. Excerpt from her book Classic Beauty – presented on Glamourdaze.com with kind permission. Lip colors are considered the most widely used cosmetics ever invented. Women who typically do not wear a full face of make-up commonly wear lipstick. From the earliest of civilizations to the…

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Besame Cosmetics – The Purr-fect Red Lipstick !

Today Gabriela Hernandez of Besame Cosmetics helps you find the perfect Red lipstick from their beautiful range of vintage inspired lipsticks. ” First let’s figure out if your skin tone is warm with yellow undertones or pink with cool undertones! Then pick a color to match your skin tone. For warmer tones – try Carmine, Merlot or Red Hot Red…

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The 1960s face – Five Top Makeup Tips by Gabriela Hernandez

Excerpt from her book Classic Beauty – The History of Make-up, Gabriela Hernandez shares highlights the Five Top Make-up Tips for achieving the 1960s face. 1.False lashes are placed on the top and bottom lashes with several pairs on the top lash. 2.Eyes are worn heavily made-up using dark defining shadows [ Aqua,Green or Blue ] over a base of…

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Besame’s Classic Cosmetics Travel Bag

Besame Cosmetics latest accessory to brighten the winter days ahead – or the summer evenings – if you live down under !  It’s a cute Chrysanthemum design cosmetics travel bag – measuring 10 inches across , 8 inches high and 3.5 inches deep. It will go well with any vintage 1950s style dress you have. So treat yourself and your…

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Besame Lipstick and Kenley Collins Scarf Set

Besame Cosmetics launches a limited run of a Kenley Collins gift set. You get a cool bold red lipstick in Besame’s signature glamorous gold plate tube, and this is paired with a gorgeous chiffon scarf created by Kenley Collins. There are only 1000 to be had, so grab one if you feel like a treat!

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The 1940s Face – 7 Make-up Secrets by Gabriela Hernandez.

The 1940s Face – 7 Make-up Secrets by Gabriela Hernandez. Excerpt from her book Classic Beauty – The History of Make-up Gabriela Hernandez shares her basic 7 points to a 1940s style face. The 1940s Face – Seven Secrets 1. 1940s Eyebrows are manicured and are kept natural in thickness. 2.Dark brown pencil is used to fill in Gaps in…

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Besame Cosmetics launch Brightening Violet Powder

Besame Cosmetics introduce Brightening Violet Powder. As the name suggests, this lovely powder brightens your skin and gives your face a youthful glow. use it to set your makeup, take away shine and minimize dark circles. From the moment you open the case, the delicate aroma of violets takes you back to a simpler time.the fragrance is allergen free and…

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