7 Steps to Great Makeup
1. Avoid wearing too much
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. Smile!!!
Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who
teaches women how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type.
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