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:
i) Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.
ii) Mascara: too much mascara looks fake and will flake. It looks especially bad if worn with thick eyeliner or dark blue eye eye shadow.
iii)
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.
iv) 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!!!