If you
are not confident enough to wear no makeup, would like to learn how to put
makeup on correctly or even just for some tips and recommendations-read this...
TIPS
ABOUT MAKEUP
· If something is expensive, don't
think it will be the best makeup in the world!
· Never buy a foundation or concealerwithout
testing it on your skin first- i have done this before, and i ended out
spending money on something useless.
· If you have acne or spots, don'tgo
smothering moisturiser or foundation over them. Moisturiser is good on
dry skin but not on spots. This is because all moisturiser penetrate though the
skin, and if you have spots- they will get more bacteria introduced to them and
could redden or even get infected! Foundation carries many chemicals that
break-down the skin, so make sure you wear a primer under it.
· Sleeping with your makeup on is an absolute no-no if you
want to have beautiful, healthy skin. Just imagine you are going to expose your
skin to a real torture, sleeping with a day’s worth of makeup, grease and oil
on your skin is a one-way ticket to clogged pores and as a result serious skin
problems.
· Never reapply your makeup during the day. You can’t even
imagine how harmful reapplying of makeup is for your skin. Reapplying of
foundation or blush over your morning makeup will clog your pores and as a
result cause irritation, pimples and acne. It is better to invest in matte
cosmetic tissues that would cleanse your skin and matt at the same time.
· Although exfoliation is a
key point in your daily beauty routine, you shouldn’t try too hard. Remember,
everything is good in moderation, thus overexfoliation can result in
intensifying oil production that leading to breakouts and acne. Only gentle
scrubs and exfoliators can be used every day.
· Makeup brushes require proper care and
cleansing. Using dirty makeup brushes can run into various skin problems.
Makeup brushes accumulate cosmetics particles as well as dead skin cells
creating a perfect environment for bacterias. To stop this, rinse your
brushes under boing water, after every time you use them.
· If you use makeup remover
wipes on your face every day-STOP! They are so bad for your skin, so simply
invest in a cleanser.
DO'S AND DON'Ts
DO's
· DO use a foundation that matches
your skin tone exactly. Your best bet is to try on a foundation in the
department store before you buy it. Drugstore options are often brilliant, but
you can't try them on, and trying to make do with the wrong color will lead to
nothing but problems. Apply the foundation from your cheek down past your jaw.
You're not going to wear foundation on your neck, but you want to make sure it
looks natural from your face to your neck.
· DO apply foundation on your eyelids
up to the brow. Applying foundation on your eyelids will help eyeshadows go on
smoothly and cover any redness, giving your entire face an even and smooth
appearance.
· DO use complementary makeup colors.
Think of your blush and lipstick as an outfit you're going to wear on your
face. For example, if you are wearing a pink lip color, make sure your blush is
in a similar color family. You wouldn't wear a pink skirt and an orange top,
would you? DON'T wear that on your face either.
· DO apply eyeliner as close to the
lash line as possible. A soft black, grey, or charcoal brown shade can
beautifully enhance your lashes and frame your eye. Be sure to get the liner
between the lashes; it's helpful to use a magnifying mirror to be sure you place
it exactly. If the outer corners of your eyelids have begun to droop, make sure
the eyeliner turns up ever-so-slightly, so you DON'T emphasize the drooping.
For the lower lash line, for daytime, it's best to use a softer color than you
do for the upper lash line. Lining all the way around your eye in black is an
extreme look that's best saved for nighttime, if ever.
Helpful hint: Powder eyeshadow can also be worn as eyeliner. Apply it wet or
dry with a fine-tip brush.
· DO shade and define your eyes. Eyeshadow
is all about enhancing your eye area, not coloring it. It's best not to use
eyeshadow colors that match your eye-blue eyeshadow does not make blue eyes
look better, it just looks out of date and overdone, which is why you rarely
see examples of this in fashion magazines. Shades of brown (there are dozens
and dozens) all the way to black allow for an amazing range of sophisticated,
glamorous, elegant, and classic looks.
· DO consider the intensity of your
blush with your skin tone. If you have fair to light skin, then pale pink,
rose, or peach blush shades are more flattering than deep berry or plum shades,
which can make your cheek area look bruised. In contrast, women with medium to
tan skin tones can look gorgeous with berry or plum-hued blush, and also can
opt for russet, or even mahogany shades.
· DO use professional makeup brushes.
You'll be surprised at how beautiful your makeup looks when you apply it with
full-size, high-quality brushes rather than with the tiny, cheap applicators
that often come packaged with makeup. Investing in a set of good brushes is one
of the wisest beauty moves you can make!
· DO check your makeup in a
magnifying mirror. What you can't see, you can't fix; for example, makeup
settling into the fine lines around your eye or perhaps into the folds around
your mouth. Applying a little powder directly over the line, and then blending
upwards and out can keep everything in place, but you have to see it up close
to do it right. Any mirror of 4X magnification or greater (depending on your
eyesight, of course) will do the trick, and these mirrors are widely available,
at most drugstores, Bed Bath & Beyond, and beauty supply stores.
DON'Ts
· DON'T wear full makeup every day. It
isn't necessary to wear a full eye design every day … consider a simpler look
for your daily life. Foundation, concealer, lipstick, blush, eyebrow shapers,
if needed, a little powder, and mascara is plenty. Eyeshadow is great, but it's
also time consuming, and it'll look bad if you try to slap it on in the few minutes
you have in the morning.
· DON'T use emollient/greasy concealers
on blemishes or the undereye area. Emollient products will either clog pores or
slip into lines … all day long.
· DON'T use a concealer that is too
light or too dark. Using the wrong color concealer will make your eye area look
strange. Use a flesh-tone concealer (that means no yellow, orange, or lavender
tones) that is just a shade or two lighter than your foundation.
· DON'T skip lip color. Adding a pop of
color to your lips can brighten up a washed out face and polish your overall
look. Experiment to see what colors and intensities look best for your skin
tone, and DON'T be afraid to be bold or step out of your comfort zone.
Keep in mind that small, thin lips look best with brighter, vivid colors, and
larger lips do better with softer shades. Avoid dark colors because they make
lips look ominous and Gothic.
Helpful hint: Red lips can make a beautiful, dramatic statement; just keep
it on the brighter side, as opposed to magenta, purple, or brown. The best way
to tell you are wearing a beautiful lip color for your skin tone is the
number of compliments you get from your friends and family.
· DON'T overdo mascara. Clumped mascara
is distracting and messy looking.
· DON'T stripe on blush. Use a great
blush brush, a soft color, and apply it using light, sweeping strokes. You
should see no lines where the blush stops and starts. Blending a little powder
on over your blush can soften any lines.
· DON'T overdo your eyebrows. Brows that
are drawn-on, pencil-thin, overly sparse, strongly arched, or too heavy or
thick can make you look older than you really are; plus they can look harsh and
dated. If you're at a loss as to what to do for your brows, make an appointment
with a brow specialist, who can guide you to the right brow shape and show you
effective grooming techniques. Many salons and spas offer this service, or ask
around at your favorite cosmetics department.
· DON'T glob on lip gloss. Too much
gloss can make it look like you're drooling instead of adding a beautiful shine
to your lips. If you have lines around your mouth, avoid glossy, slick, or
creamy lipsticks because they'll quickly bleed into the fine lines, and they
won't last past mid-morning before you need a touch-up.
· DON'T get carried away with glitter
and shine. A little extra shine or glitter can spice up an evening look, but
during the day it's just distracting, kind of like wearing a sequined gown to
the office. However, there are many "radiance-boosting" makeup
products that forgo that obvious, distracting shine in favor of a subtle
luminosity.
· DON'T over-moisturize around your
eyes. Too much moisturizer encourages concealers and foundations to travel
right into the very lines you're trying to hide. If you feel you need an
extra-emollient moisturizer around your eyes, apply it at night after you've
removed your makeup, and use lighter-weight products during the day.
