The 5 Must-Have Holiday Makeup Looks

Hey ladies! Are you looking for some new Christmas and New Year's makeup ideas to get your holiday parties started? Let us help inspire you with our top 5 must-have holiday makeup looks! You are sure to be the prettiest present under the tree this year.

Take a look at these makeup tips & looks to get you through all of your pre-Christmas drinks with friends, main traditional festivities with family, and while you party it up on New Year's Eve!

Tip 1- Golden Eye Shadow and Dark Liner

This classy golden glam look will have you ready for all your Christmas and New Year's parties! The metallic shimmer will give you that extra holiday sparkle, but because the color is between the lid and the crease (and not all the way up to the brow bone) it is still very chic & modern. To make your eyes pop, line the top and bottom of your eyes with a dark grey or black charcoal liner to get a sultry finish. If you are feeling extra spirit, you can add rhinestones and at the corners of your eyes and on your cheeks. 

For this golden look, check out the abstract butterfly look:

Above: YouCam Makeup's Butterfly Look

Tip 2- Glam (Fake) Lashes, Get Mistletoe Ready

Over-the-top lashes can be fun during the holiday season. Don't be afraid to try out different types of lashes at this time of year, including falsies made from feathers or even lace. This full drama look with lace lashes and green shadow will surely turn heads when you walk in the room. If you are not brave enough to wear false lashes in other occasion, then Christmas and New Year's are the right occasions to put them. Straight, clean brows and a matte dark coral lip finish the look. 

Get inspired for this dramatic lash look by checking out our lace lashes:

Above: YouCam Makeup's Mistletoe Look

Tip 3- Wintry Blue & White to Become a Snow Angel

No need to roll around in the snow to create this angelic look! The longest blue & white feather false lashes are the key to creating this heavenly look. Ruby pink lips, cherub pink cheeks, and rhinestones top it off. Everyone will love this fun and elegant look as you show off your angelic side.

Take a look at our makeup combination below:

Above: YouCam Makeup's Snow Angel Look

Tip 4- Classic Red Lips Bring Yuletide Joy

Cranberry gloss on your lips, a smudged cat-eye and full brows create a sultry and festive look that is not overdone. We’re in love with this evening look that shows off your radiant skin with a touch of blush, long lashes and a powerful red pout for a flawless finish. We've embellished this look with holly and ivy if you're bold enough to try!

Our sultry Christmas look:

Above: YouCam Makeup's Yueltide Look

Tip 5- Costume Makeup, Elsa the Ice Queen

Before you go out and build a snowman, showcase your inner ice queen with this stunning eye makeup! The pearlized violet hues are ultra flattering for all eye colors and on trend this season. If you haven’t tried purple makeup yet, now is the time. Create your glamorous bold eye with light and dark purple eye shadow. Add a classic black winged liner that is edgy yet wearable. Lips are coated with a matte wild orchid color to let your eyes really take the stage. Draw or stick on some flirty snowflakes on your eyes and cheeks if you want a more dramatic wintry look.

Our version of Elsa the Ice Queen:

Above: YouCam Makeup's Elsa Look

How can I try these makeup looks on myself?

Download the Free YouCam Makeup app today to play with all of these preset looks and more, using CyberLink's facial recognition technology on your own photos. Don't spend another penny on makeup products until you try out all the colors and styles that look best on you first!

Try it out today for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.

What does your eye color say about your personality?

Right now at this very moment, are you feeling happy, calm, upset, tense or something else? No matter your answer, it's your eyes that will reveal the truth of your emotional state. As one of the most beautiful and expressive parts of your body, your eyes can communicate so much with just the slightest glance. As we've all heard, your eyes are the windows into your soul.

The color of your eyes came from your parents' genes, just as your other physical features and some personality traits. While this guide is more fun than scientific, take a look and see if this eye color personality analysis really describes you!

Blue eyes- This is one of the most desirable colors of eyes around the world. Interestingly, many babies are born with dark blue irises that change color in about 2 weeks. Blue eyes are associated with youth and knowledge. If you have big blue eyes, some say you have an attractive, calm and peaceful personality. Blue eyed people are also said to have long-lasting relationships and the desire to make other people happy.

Brown eyes- One of the most common eye colors in the world, brown eyes are strong, rich and associated with the earth. Brown-eyed people are said to be very independent, self-confident, determined, and trustworthy. They are also the practical type who will go out of their way to make sure you are happy.

Green eyes- Green Eyes are more rate and mysterious. If you have green eyes, you are said to be curious about nature, passionate in relationships, and possess a positive outlook on life. A breath of fresh air, those with green eyes are also intelligent and have a zest for life. But beware, you green-eyes girls and guys can get jealous very soon!

Hazel eyes- This beautiful mixture of brown and green is elegant but mischievous. Hazel eyes are special because they seem to change color depending on your mood. Overall, if you have hazel eyes, you are spontaneous, fun-loving and always up for an adventure at point of time. Those with hazel eyes love to try new things! One point to be aware of is the potential bad temper of those with hazel eyes. But if you can handle this, then you are in for a joy-ride!

Grey- Those with grey eyes and born to be leaders. If you have grey eyes, you are wise, gentle, and put all your passion in everything you do. You take love and romance very seriously. Likewise, grey-eyed people are analytic and rational, which makes them suitable to lead in any situation. These are great people who will have a positive impact on all those around them.

Black eyes- One of the most interesting things is that true black eyes are very rare. What we call black eyes are actually just very dark brown eyes. If you have black eyes, you are known to be secretive, passionate and loyal (especially to your friends). At the same time, you are intuitive can tap into powerful energy. You are also hardworking and will always give your best shot at whatever you are doing. 

Try Out a Different Eye Color with YouCam Makeup's Latest Feature- A Step by Step Guide: 

1. Open YouCam Makeup and take a new photo or select one of the photos in your "Photo Albums."

2. Go to the "Eye" section and select the "Eye Color" button.

3. The irises of your eyes will be automatically selected. If the placement is not correct, touch the white points to adjust.

4. Select the style, then choose the color that suits your mood. Play with eye colors from classic and natural to striking and crazy. Change the intensity using the "Color" slider.

5. For a dramatic effect, shrink or enlarge the size of your iris with the "Size" slider.

6. When you've achieved the desired result for your eyes, you can continue to apply other skin or makeup enhancements. When finished, touch the check in the top right corner to save.

How Can I Start Using YouCam Makeup?
Changing your eye color is just one of the many features of YouCam Makeup, the virtual cosmetic kit in your pocket. Using our virtual makeover technology, you will discover the smart way to create your own makeup styles to match your lifestyle. The smart facial detection senses facial features and shapes with greater accuracy than any other app, making cosmetic style overlays look true-to-life. 

Download YouCam Makeup for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.

Get More Right Swipes: Creating the Perfect Tinder Profile in 4 Simple Steps

A dating app that boasts 1 billion matches and 10 million app downloads but has no questionnaires to fill out, no long personal biography, and only a few photos of yourself. This is the hottest dating site for millennials right now. What is it? Yes, we are talking about Tinder.

What makes Tinder different from other dating sites is that it's all about your PHOTOS."What someone wears, along with other visual clues given off in photographs, can tell a thousand different things about them," says the New York Times.

Using Tinder is incredibly simple. You create a profile using your Facebook login info, then the app shows you men/women in your area. After looking at one or more of their photos, you show you are interested by swiping right if you like that person or left if you don't. If the two of you both swipe right, then you have a match. Now you can message each other and (maybe) the sparks will fly.

Knowing your photos are key to your Tinder success, we've got some tips using our free YouCam Perfect photo app to help you get more matches. A researcher from UCLA recently discovered that its those subtle visual clues in photos such as your clothing style, the pout of your lips and even posture that reflects deeper personality traits such as who is in your circle of friends, your confidence level, and whether you like to party or not. So whether you use Tinder for meeting new friends or finding “the one,” it truly matters how you represent yourself in your photos.


4 Steps to Selecting the Right Pictures to Get More Matches

It's no wonder that selecting the right photos will get you more Tinder matches. But when you create your account, Tinder automatically chooses your most recent Facebook profile images as your default Tinder pictures. The photos you chose for your friends to see on Facebook are probably not the right ones for your potential soul mate. And remember, your main Tinder profile picture will have an extremely high impact on whether or not you will find matches because for most users, that ONE picture is all they will see of you before swiping!


1. First Impressions Matter- You've got one chance to make a lasting impression on your future love. Your first photo should show you up close, smiling and confident with warm body language. Avoid crossed arms or serious faces even if you mean for it to come across as cool. While you can add many photos on Tinder, only the main photos really matter to catch that special someone’s eye.

To get the perfect main photo, try YouCam Perfect's shine removal, blemish removal, and even teeth whitener to show off your best side. These tools can be used on new photos or existing ones.

2. Order of Importance- For your next few photos, it should be presented in such a way that it shows what's most important to you. If your boxing hobby is the most unique aspect about you, then your next photo should have you boxing (or bike riding, playing music with your band, swimming, etc.). This favorite pastime can be a great Tinder icebreaker, too. Both of you love photography? Great! Don't save your favorite hobby for the last photo!

To highlight your hobby, try YouCam Perfect's removal tool to get rid of the background and focus just on you. It can remove background items in just seconds so YOU are the one who shines in your photos!

3. Fashion & Fit First- Make sure whatever clothes and accessories you show off to your potential matches truly represent you in a positive light. Don't wear silly boots or a goofy hat even if you are trying to be funny, and instead stick to classic looks. And keep in mind that it is best to select clothing items that flatter your assets (or hide your less awesome areas)!

If you've got an otherwise great photo, but your clothes are making you look a little drab (we have a whole blog post on "Top 3 Unflattering Fashion Mistakes in Photos") try YouCam Perfect's Taller feature to make you look leaner in your clothing.

4. Ask an Outsider- Once your profile is complete, consult a friend or two to take a look at your profile. Especially if you are looking to match someone of the opposite sex, we advise asking a friend of the opposite sex friend for their insight. Be open to their constructive criticism to make your Tinder profile as great as it possibly can be.

Overall, Tinder sets itself apart from traditional dating sites by being easy to use and aiming to bring online dating closer to the real life dating experience. When you walk into a bar, you don’t fill out a form and have some algorithm match you up with people said Sean Rad co-founder and chief executive of Tinder, referring to the questionnaires on most dating sites. Unlike your parents’ dating sites such as OkCupid, eHarmony or Matchhat find matches based on profile compatibility, Tinder is completely photo-based and YouCam Perfect can help maximize your photo love matching success!

Download YouCam Perfect for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.

Top 4 Halloween Face Makeup Ideas

If you're looking for inspiration this Halloween or don't have the time to put together a costume, we've got the top Halloween makeup looks for you to try! 

Use makeup to transform yourself into a Disney villain, Egyptian princess, vampire vixen and more. Before you go out and spend your hard-earned cash on Halloween makeup products, experiment with your face makeup virtually! All the looks below were created with YouCam Makeup app's latest Halloween "Looks," available now for free on Android and coming soon to iOS.

1. A Queen-An Evil or a Beautiful One

Maleficent (Left)- The self-proclaimed “Mistress of All Evil” is the most sinister of Disney Villains. This bewitching, sharp look with chiseled cheeks and red lips is great if you want to look both beautiful and a bit devilish.

Cleopatra (Right)- The infamous Queen of the Nile was an exquisite, stunning beauty. Her distinctive makeup is a classic Halloween look, with dramatic eye makeup made of bold lines, bright blue eyelids, and golden lips.

2. A Vamp- Find Your Gothic Goddess

Vampire- The female vampire look has become popularized recently from books and movies, but this timeless gothic glamour is the ultimate Halloween look that is both classically scary and sultry. Your pale skin, smudged eye makeup and blood-red lips are darkly romantic and eerie, a style consisting of only black, white, and red colors.

3. A Leopard- Get Inspired by the Jungle

Leopard- animal print has become both feminine and fashionable, and leopard eye shadow is a Halloween look that will bring out your wild side. When you want a costume that is more cute than scary, this predator style is prefect for you! In YouCam Makeup, you can customize the color or your leopard spots to make it even more stylish!

4. Poker Face- Try Your Luck

 

Poker Face- Bring out the gambler in you with this Queen of Hearts and Jack of Spades look. If you want a style that is playful and flirty, then the smoldering eyes and ruby red lips are right for you. Just be careful that your luck doesn't run out too soon.

How are the makeup looks so realistic?

YouCam Makeup uses CyberLink's facial recognition technology on your own photo to recognize your face. With hundreds of makeup apps out in the market, YouCam Makeup provides the most realistic cosmetic overlays for you to achieve that perfect look.

Try it out today for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.

Are Your Clothes Making You Look Fatter in Photos?

Who hasn’t experienced an unflattering photo of themselves? Certain clothing in your closet might be the culprit to your not-so-cute full length photos. But no need to throw out your clothes just yet!

With YouCam Perfect's latest Taller feature, you can now retouch your whole body profile, adjust your body proportions, and slim your waist with just the swipe of your finger. Taller helps you achieve natural & realistic photo enhancements on your mobile device in just seconds. Now you can feel free to be fashionable, look your best, and feel confident in your full-body selfies!

Top 3 Unflattering Fashion Mistakes in Photos

1) Short, tight dresses
If you want to look thinner and taller, wearing a skin-tight dress might be a mistake. The short length can visually compress your torso and the fabric wrinkles can highlight your imperfections. The Taller feature helps compensate for the unflattering short, tight dress side effect by stretching your torso to appear slimmer.

Before (left) and After Taller (right)

2) Baggy pants

Loose pants can make you look shorter and heavier, especially if they are baggy light-colored pants. But the Taller feature can lengthen your legs to make your bottom half appear less bulky.

 Before (left) and After Taller (right)

3) Horizontal Stripes

Thick, horizontal stripes can make your figure appear wider, but you don't have to avoid wearing horizontal stripes forever! YouCam Perfect's Taller helps balance your body proportions to make horizontal stripes look more flattering on your figure.

 Before (left) and After Taller (right)

Bonus photo taking tip: When posing for a full-length photo, place both hands on your waist to create the illusion of longer legs and a slimmer waist naturally!

How does Taller work?

The full-body feature Taller is one of the innovative, professional-quality photo editing and adjustment tools previously only available on CyberLink’s advanced photo editing software and mobile apps. Taller incorporates advanced tools allowing users to simply select the neck line, waist, and ankles to retouch their profile and create flawless full body pictures.  

YouCam Perfect utilizes CyberLink’s proprietary beautifying technology to help users improve skin tone, enhance facial contours, and now enhancing features for beautiful full-body selfies.

Download YouCam Perfect for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.

The Secret to Taking the Perfect Selfie

Getting that gorgeous self portrait just got even easier! Show off your best selfie in 3 easy steps using the best loved selfie beautifying app YouCam Perfect that is now fully integrated with the mobile cosmetic kit YouCam Makeup.

Thenextweb praised these two CyberLink beauty apps, saying YouCam Makeup is great if "you’re sending a wallet size photo to your parents or kids or have to get a LinkedIn shot up quickly," or you can use the features of YouCam Perfect to give you "a more natural selfie fix."

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Step 1: Perfect Your Selfie

Open the YouCam Perfect app, and select the Beauty Camera to auto beautify your face. You can continue to Edit the image if you want to use the other great YouCam Perfect features such as effects, frames, and scenes as you normally would. Or choose Makeup to use the virtual makeup kit in YouCam Makeup.

After capturing the image with YouCam Perfect & using auto beautify. Menu to continue editing.

Step 2: Apply Makeup 

Now you're ready to play with all the true-to-life makeup tools in YouCam Makeup including tools to enhance your Skin, Face, Eyes, and Mouth. Mix, match and try hundreds of different lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, or foundation color combinations. Or experiment with the preset Looks such as Office Lady, 40s, and Rocker-themed for instant, effortless makeovers in just one touch.

I tried out the "Rocker" look in the photo above, then customized it by choosing my own lipstick color and eyeliner. Use this mobile beauty toolbox to highlight your best features and try out new looks before you apply the makeup in real life!

Step 3: Add Frames or Make a Photo Collage

To add another touch of elegance to your images, select the output options of YouCam Perfect Edit or YouCam Perfect Collage after saving your makeover portrait. Choose from a variety of uniquely designed borders and frames. 

You can also create a photo memory to share with your friends or family with the “smart collage” photo collage. Create great looking collages quickly without worrying about the details of getting that perfect placement. YouCam Perfect now intelligently crops your photos by automatically detecting faces and retaining the important portion.

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Bring out your beautiful side! 

Download these 2 beauty apps today for free on the ITunes App Store for iOS and on the Google play Store for Android.