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. Visit her at
http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of her e-book
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