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
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