7 Steps to Great
Makeup
1.
Avoid wearing too much makeup!
Makeup
is meant to enhance features
not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much
makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too
much of anything such as:
1.
Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner
will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.
2.
Mascara: too much mascara looks
fake and will flake. It looks especially bad if worn with thick
eyeliner or dark blue eye eye shadow.
3.
Foundation: Make sure your
foundation is the same color as your skin. Foundation is meant to
protect and give the face a smooth look. The magic word is blend.
4.
Powder: The same holds true for
powder - not too much. Also, be sure to blend your makeup so there are
no obvious lines.
2.
Lips
Apply
lip liner to completely cover
the lips, add color and your lipstick will stay on much longer. Make
sure your lip liner doesn't show. Also, your lip color should match
your skin tone; wear cool colors if you have cool coloring and warm
colors if you have warm coloring. If you want to make your lips look
smaller, keep your liner on the inside of your lips. However, if you
decide to make your lips look larger, going outside the natural outline
of you lips is a mistake. This can look quite messy and unnatural.
3.
Appropriate makeup
Wear
makeup that is appropriate for
the occasion. If you are going to the beach you shouldn't wear the same
or as much makeup as you would if you were going dancing. Also, when
you are in daylight your makeup should be a lighter than when you are
out for the evening.
4.
Too little or no makeup
Some
women don't wear makeup because
they are not sure how to use it and are afraid of being overdone. If
you are unsure, start will light colours in your shade. Start slowly
and add one product at a time. Maybe start with foundation, add
mascara, blush or lipstick. If you are not used to wearing makeup,
using a lot a first may be a little too much for you, so start slowly.
The bottom line is a little is better than none. If you are still
unsure seek professional advice.
5.
Overall look
When
your makeup is completed it
should look natural. That means avoiding colours that clash. If you
have dark skin and hair you will look better in darker shades; light
colours will make you look washed out. If your hair and skin tone are
light, light colours will look better on you. Dark makeup will make you
look older and harsh. If you have oily skin, first use oil control
moisturizer and foundation. Then be sure to wear loose powder, keeping
pressed powder with you for touch ups.
6.
Hair color
Your
hair color should also be in
harmony with your skin. If you have dark hair and you want to add
color, keep it close to the same shade. If you have light hair, use
light colors. As you age your skin will lighten, so should your hair
color. One last thing about hair color - if you do color you hair be
sure you keep it up, don't let your roots show.
7.
One last thing
Keep
makeup looking fresh all day by
doing regular touch ups. Don't let your makeup fade or crease. For more
beauty secret tips & beauty kit info see the
links on the left.
Smile!!!
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