5 Things You Need To Know About Eurovision

Europe’s biggest song contest’s Grand Finals are this weekend, and things are heating up for the singers participating in the event, as well as for Eurovision enthusiasts across the globe. Whether you are cheering for The Makemakes, the contenders from the host country Austria, striking Ann Sophie from Germany, or stylish Electro Velvet representing the UK it’s time to step up your country pride, your song needs your support! If you aren’t from Europe, Eurovision may be an abstract concept to you, or you may not be familiar with the popular yearly competition at all. To help shed some light on this exciting, competitive, and sometimes hilarious song contest we’ve pulled together a list of the top 5 things you need to know about Eurovision. Read on to learn all about the epic event, and join YouCam Makeup, YouCam Perfect, and Beauty Circle in our ‘European Song & StyleShowdown’ to show your Eurovision support and be entered for a chance to win Beats Headphones and other great prizes!

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1. Eurovision is where stars are born…

Many of the singers to participate in the Eurovision competition in previous years have gone on to become global superstars. The list includes Celine Dion, ABBA, and many others!

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2. The competition is fierce with many memorable moments…

Not only is the singing contest quite competitive, there also seems to be a secondary competition going on to see which contestant can be the most memorable or shocking each year. Some of our favourite moments include…

- Austria's Conchita Wurst and her iconic style (2014)

- Finland's Lordi and their monster music group (2006)

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3. Iconic attire always wins...

Eurovision’s hilarious variety of outfits have made history upstaging the music. Sequins, perms, feathers, ridiculous headgear, and superhero costumes – we’ve seen it all. Some of the best styles include…

- Scooch’s  PanAm-inspired attire (2014)

- Jedward performed 'Lipstick' wearing matching red crystal-embellished jackets (2011)

- InCulto whipping off their trousers mid-show to reveal these silver glittery hot pants (2010)

- Bucks Fizz's rainbow-inspired outfits (1981)

- ABBA’s knickerbockers with knee-high silver moon boots (1974)

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4. You must appreciate Conchita Wurst’s unique style...

In 2014 Conchita Wurst of Austria walked away the Eurivision winner and a global celebrity on account of her unique style which includes stunning makeup and a beard. While growing a beard can be trickier, you can easily recreate her makeup style by watching YouTube Videos or in your YouCam Makeup App!

5. Happy 60th Birthday Eurovision!

The competition is celebrating its’ 60th year in 2015, and is expected to draw more than 180 million viewers worldwide! This glitzy event is growing rapidly each year.

Now that you have the scoop on Eurovision, love it or loathe it, the time has come for you to cheer on your favorite contestant and support your song! Tune into the Grand Finals this weekend, and experience excitement first hand by stepping into the spotlight in our glamorous contest!

Click here to join our European Song & Style Showdown

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Share Your Favorites Directly to Beauty Circle with "Circle It"

Beauty Circle, accessible through YouCam Makeup and YouCam Perfect, is quickly becoming the fastest growing forum to discover all things beauty. And now, we have made it even easier for you to share all the great photos, tips, and articles you find on other sites directly to your circle! Available for both Android and iOS devices, "Circle It" now lets you share exciting articles with your Beauty Circle followers in just seconds. 

Below, find step-by-step instructions for how you can "Circle It" for both iOS and Android devices.

How to "Circle It" for iOS Devices

Once you've found an article or image you'd like to share, simply click on the share button at the bottom center of your screen. Following the images below, you can select either YouCam Makeup or YouCam Perfect to share it to Beauty Circle.

Then, select the image you'd like to show, and "Pick a Circle" to select the category for your post to be sure that the Beauty Circle community most interested in your topic can see it. Then click the purple "Circle It" button at the top to share. Voila, you have shared your article with the Beauty Circle world!

How to "Circle It" for Android Devices

Once you've found an article or image you'd like to share, simply click on the 3 dots share button at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Following the images below, you can select to share through either YouCam Makeup or YouCam Perfect to send it to Beauty Circle.

Then, select the "Add to Circle" in either YouCam Perfect or YouCam Makeup. Continue to 1) Select the image you'd like to show, then 2) "Pick a circle" to select the category for your post to be sure that the Beauty Circle community most interested in your topic can see it. Finally, 3) Click the purple "Circle It" button at the top to share. Voila, you have shared your article with the Beauty Circle world!

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Make Mom Feel like the Most Beautiful Woman in the World!

 

Now that the spring holidays are behind us, it’s time to celebrate our mothers! Mother’s Day is going to be here before we know it, and here at CyberLink we want to help you give your mom the best day ever with our special Mother’s day contest in YouCam Perfect and YouCam Makeup. We hope to empower mothers and daughters everywhere to put their best face forward, celebrate their natural beauty, and create a one-of-a-kind photo memory together!

The contest, She’s your mother? You could be sisters!, challenges you to give your mom a makeover to make the two of you look like sisters. Then, you can enter for a chance to win some fantastic gifts by showing off your photo creation in our #YouCamLookalike contest.

Entering the campaign is as easy as giving mom a big hug:

- Download our YouCam Makeup & YouCam Perfect apps if you don’t have them already.

- Find or take a photo of your mom, and give her a virtual makeover with YouCam Makeup that makes her look like your sister!

- Save a photo of yourself in YouCam Makeup and select the “YouCam Perfect Collage” option from the save page.

- Publicly post your entry with the hashtag #YouCamLookalike on YouCam Perfect’s Facebook fan page, or to your Twitter or Instagram account.

- Last but not least – launch Beauty Circle from the home screen of YouCam Perfect or YouCam Makeup, click on the “Discover” tab, and select “Beautyists.” Find and follow the “Like Mother, Like Daughter” account.

And faster than you can say “best mom in the universe,” you’ll have a personalized and heartwarming gift just for mom.

If that wasn’t enough excitement for one day, we’ve got another surprise for you! We’re overjoyed to enlist our popular Beauty Circle “Beautyist” our fashion and style gurus to help us pick the winners from the weekly entries. These judges know what is important in life: looking pretty, bagging a hot guy, and making lots of babies! There will be a grand prize at the end of the competition, the “She looks like my sister!” award. In addition, we will be giving away a weekly “Mom Twin” award to lucky participants selected by our Beautyists. Find out how to enter our weekly competition by clicking here.

The contest will run from April 17 to May 11, 2015. Start working on your mother-daughter masterpiece now to make this Mother’s Day one mom will never forget!

Click Here To Visit Our Contest Page

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Join the Hottest New Social Network- Beauty Circle

If you haven't heard about our dynamic new beauty community Beauty Circle yet, now is the best time to join! We've just unveiled some awesome new features that make it even easier to learn from other beauty lover and share your own style. With the latest version of Beauty Circle available in our YouCam Perfect and YouCam Makeup apps you can discover original content from our expert Beautyists, post your own photos, tag makeup products you've used, and more.  

• Discover beauty trends, new makeup application techniques, fashion tips, and style advice by following expert "Beautyists" and other Beauty Circlers
• Create your profile to share photos with followers, tag products used in your looks, and comment on articles or photos
• Browse and shop products from your favorite makeup brands, then voice your opinion about products you've tried with product ratings and reviews

How do I enter Beauty Circle?
To enter Beauty Circle, download the YouCam Makeup OR the YouCam Perfect app, or if you already have them, update these apps to the latest version so you will have access to all the latest new features. Once inside Beauty Circle, browse the article and click "Join" to create a free account.

 

What is a Beautyist?
A Beautyist is passionate about beauty and is your source of knowledge and inspiration. Some are masterminds behind celebrity looks, other sages of next season’s beauty trends. Follow expert “Beautyists” and other Beauty Circlers whose photos or posts spark your interest to get a stream of content you love right in your news feed. Find your next makeup look or get style advice from the most dynamic community of beauty lovers.

How Do I Write a Post?
You can post photos of your own makeup looks, create beauty tutorials, or share anything your heart desires on your personal profile. Whatever you post will be shared with your followers.

Simply select one or more categories for your post (you must select at least one), then create a title and upload an image by clicking on the plus sign +. You can also take a new photo at this stage as well if you'd like to share the look you are wearing right now.

How Do I Tag Products in My Photos?
To show how you created your look, tag the products you used right on your photos. Once you've uploaded an image, touch anywhere on your photo to indicate an area you'd like to tag. Then browse our product library to select the product you used.

For example, I used Maybelline mascara when I created the look in this photo. So after uploading the image, I touched my eye area and browsed the mascara category until I found the exact product that I used. I continued to tag each product in my look so that my followers can know how to recreate my look for themselves!

 

Join the Beauty Conversation Now!
Get started using Beauty Circle to discover all things beauty and get inspired! Enter The Circle through CyberLink’s free YouCam Makeup or YouCam Perfect apps.

4 Ways to Step Up Your Style In Spring Break Photos!

Students of all ages rejoice when Spring Break rolls around, and many seize the opportunity to run off to someplace warm, soak up some rays, and forget about academic burdens. Sand, surf, and selfies are all a part of this annual tradition, but many factors on the beach can get in the way of capturing flawless photos. Windblown locks and dripping beach hair are the norm, waterproof makeup is never quite as waterproof as advertised, and once you get a sunburn…it’s all over! 

Luckily, now we can take photos when the mood strikes, and perfect them later. Ensure your Spring Break snaps show off the epic nature of your festivities! Check out these sunny suggestions on how to enhance your photos on the ride back to campus with YouCam Makeup & YouCam Perfect!

1. Get Foolproof Digital Makeup That Won’t Wash Away Or Smudge

Forget about purchasing a costly collection of waterproof cosmetics for your trip, and bring your YouCam Makeup App instead. This smart makeup kit lives on your phone, and allows you to enjoy a swim, snap a photo and apply flawless styles before you share your photos with the world. Here we applied the light and natural ‘Sunny’ look to achieve a beach-like quality.

2. Banish Beach Hair By Recreating Your Perfect Coif

It’s hard to look your best when you just crawled out of the ocean or a swimming pool, and that soaked beach hair is tricky to rock in photos. Use YouCam Makeup to recreate your natural chic hairdo in your post-swim pics.

3. Get A Group Selfie Where Everyone Looks Super Stoked

With so many factors that can spoil an outdoor group selfie – wind, sun, and arms that are too short – it’s quite a feat to get a photo where someone isn’t squinting, looking the wrong way, or somehow has their face obstructed. This spring break, grab a selfie stick and take your selfies with the Beauty Camera feature in the YouCam Perfect App. The selfie stick will ensure everyone fits in the photo and looks happy, and the Beauty Camera will instantly whisk away any imperfections on your friends’ faces.

4.When You Can’t Make The Tan, Fake The Tan

Some people are blessed with skin that easily looks sun-kissed and bronzed after a day by the water.  Unfortunately, for many of us sunburn is the more common result. If you can’t make the tan, fake the tan with YouCam Makeup. Grab a cute hat or a stay under a parasol, put on loads of sunscreen, and then add a little color to your skin with the app later on. Not only will you avoid the UV rays that can harm your skin – you’ll look great doing it too!

Cleary, the most important thing to pack this vacation besides a swimsuit and flip flops is your phone preloaded with your favorite apps YouCam Perfect & YouCam Makeup. Should you put together a to-die for beach ensemble, remember to share it with our Beauty Circle community – the next hot Spring Break fashion trend might be your creation! Whether you’re jetting off to Cabo, Cancun, or Miami, have fun, be safe & look great!

3 Creative Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

As celebrity personality Kermit the Frog would say, “It’s not easy being green.” And while it may not always be easy to don shades of green, it can be quite a bit of fun, especially on St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patty’s Day is not just an occasion to avoid leprechauns and drink festive green beer. It’s also an opportunity to commemorate Saint Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland – as well as a celebration of all things Irish.

What you may not know about this celebratory holiday is that during the 1990’s, The Republic of Ireland declared that St. Patrick’s Day would henceforth be a day to recognize innovation, creativity and grassroots involvement in Ireland in the form of expressive celebrations. To help you participate in these noble festivities, YouCam Makeup, Beauty Circle, and our sister app ImageChef have partnered up to give you three easy ways to express your creativity and engage in a digital version of what some call “the greatest celebration in the world!”

1. Create Your Own Leprechaun-Approved Makeup Style

Green is a color associated with life, nature, renewal, energy and harmony – all great things. As we all know, Leprechauns notoriously love gold. The color gold also has good associations including love, courage, passion and magic. Enjoy the holiday by expressing yourself with a colorful cosmetic style complete with the energy and magic behind green and gold! Create your own St. Patty’s Day makeup style using your YouCam Makeup app and post it on social media to avoid getting digitally pinched. A sparkly green and gold eye shadow palette, with green eye color, and some mascara and lipstick ought to do the trick!

2. Pick A Photo Frame That Would Make St. Patrick Proud

Now that you have the perfect green and gold makeup combo, celebrate all things Irish by putting your photo into a digital frame and adorning it with your most clever St. Patty’s Day slogan. Our partners at ImageChef have many fabulous frames to choose from, and our favorite is their ‘Seeing Green’ Photo Frame.

3. Show Off Your Creation On Social Media 

Once you've gotten the perfect makeup, and combined it with the perfect frame, make your creation your Beauty Circle profile picture to prove to all your friends that you've truly got the luck of the Irish. Not a member of Beauty Circle yet? Click here to find out about the first ever social network for all things beauty, style and makeup!

 

There you have it, all the tools to make your friends green with envy this St. Patty’s Day. Now get out there and collect your shamrocks, put together your best green ensemble to avoid getting pinched by a leprechaun and have a great St. Patrick’s Day!

Introducing Beauty Circle, a World of Makeup & Style at Your Fingertips

Attention makeup and beauty lovers! We are excited to announce the release of Beauty Circle, a mobile social network to discover and share all the best in beauty right from your smartphone. If your goal in life is to make yourself look pretty so you can get yourself a rich husband, then Beauty Circle is just for you and others like you!

You can access Beauty Circle for free through our YouCam Makeup and Youcam Perfect apps.

Why join Beauty Circle?

1. Discover and Get Unlimited Inspiration
Find out the latest beauty trends, get makeup tutorials, and uncover style tips. Once you enter the Circle, you will see a feed filled with articles and photos posted by beauty experts. Get inspiration for your own next look from the community of those who are passionate about makeup, style and fashion.




2. Share Your Style Point of View
Create your own personalized beauty profile that contains all your beauty details including your hair color, skin type, lash length and more. You can like and comment on posts to share your opinion about makeup tutorials, fashion trends, beauty how-to's, or hair looks. As Beauty Circle grows, you'll be able to exchange tips and give suggestions to other beauty lovers.



3. Shop and Review Products
We've made it easier than ever to find an buy your favorite makeup products with Beauty Circle! Search a full range of products from top brands right at your fingertips. Get product reviews before you make a purchase to be sure you are choosing the best product, then share your opinion about products by rating them and writing your own reviews.

Join the Beauty Conversation Now!

Get started using Beauty Circle to discover all things beauty and get inspired! Enter The Circle through CyberLink’s free YouCam Makeup or YouCam Perfect apps.

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