Common
Cosmetics Questions
How do I get a natural look?
Today women are encouraged to appreciate
what's good about themselves. That's exactly what the spring
cosmetic products are like: colors are vibrant, but sheer to let the
skin shine through, and skin glistens with a natural glow. Think
luminescent foundations, glossy and nude lips, dewy cheeks and
bright, soft eyes.
Here are a few tips on how to apply makeup for
a natural look:
Foundation
For a truly natural look, use your fingers to apply foundation. The
heat from your fingers will warm the makeup, making it easier to
blend, and you will have better control with your fingers than with
applicators or sponges.
Blush
Apply blush where you flush naturally. To apply correctly, check
your face in the mirror after your next workout and use your
naturally rosy cheeks as a guide.
Eyes
When applying color, keep it close to the lash line and then blend
it on to the rest of the lid. Then use the blush that you used on
your cheeks, and swipe it under the brows to balance eyes and
cheeks.
Lips
Use a lip pencil to line the lips, then fill in the whole lip with
the color from the liner and swipe on a sheer gloss. Your lips will
look natural with just a hint of tint. The gloss gives the lips a
softer effect.
Tips on Eyeliners?
Just make sure that any
liner you use is not so hard that it tugs at your skin when you
apply it. Dark brown and black work well for pretty much everyone,
but black is more dramatic, save for special occasions.
Neutral tones - variations
of brown, gray, charcoal, and black - are also classics.
Rules of thumbs for
different
eye colors?
Here are a few rules of
thumb for different eye colors.
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Lilac, lavender, and
hues of brown (e.g., camel and taupe) will make blue eyes appear
more blue rather than a blue in the same shade as your pupils.
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For green or hazel eyes
you should use complimentary colors; pinks, deep mauves,
lavenders, rich plums, and eggplant shades will cause the green or
hazel to appear more vibrant.
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Brown eyes are the
easiest to complement; any color lighter or darker than your own
brown will attract attention to your brown, even tints of brown
itself. For standout brown eyes, choose shades in blue, steel
blue/gray, plum, and eggplant.
Any tips for one-minute
make-up touches?
Apply pressed powder as a base, a little blush along cheekbones,
fresh coat of lipstick and you ready again to face the world!
Can I avoid visible lip
liner?
First, take a lesson from any
kindergartner - draw within the lines. Resist the temptation to
make your lips fuller by penciling beyond the edges of your lips.
Another useful trick is to color your whole mouth with pencil and
then apply lipstick, stopping just short of the edge of the
pencil. Finish by blending with your finger.
How do I find a right
shade of foundation for my skin?
The basic rule of thumb in choosing
foundation color is that your base should complement your
complexion. If you choose the right color, it will look as though
it has disappeared into your skin. Most skin is slightly
yellow-toned or ruddy, so your foundation should have yellow
undertones, not pink. The same goes for pink or more reddish
complexions: a yellow-based foundation helps tone down high
coloring. Avoid pink or orange tones, unless you want to look like
you are wearing a mask. The most natural looks have beige,
neutral, or yellow undertones, and they should disappear into your
natural skin color. An obvious line between your foundation and
your natural skin color means that your foundation is the wrong
color.
Try several colors on the side
of your face, just above the jaw. Do not rub the test streaks into
your skin. Lightly fade out the edges so that you can see the true
color of the base. Two things to remember: first, unless you spend
most of your time under a grow-light, try to assess your options
in natural daylight. Another option is natural-daylight bulbs or a
soft white light. And remember that you may have to adapt your
foundation shade to fit seasonal changes in your skin tone.
How do I prevent
lipstick from bleeding?
Lip liner is crucial to define faded
lips and keep lipstick from bleeding. To further prevent lipstick
from bleeding into the lines around your mouth, brush a little foundation around the outside of
your lips and set with powder. Then apply color.
My lips are uneven.
Advice on how to apply lipstick correctly?
If your upper lip
is thinner than your bottom lip, use a lip-toned pencil to
trace just above your upper lip, extending the line slightly
higher at the peaks of your bow. Trace just inside your lower lip
line. Fill in with lipstick that is one shade lighter than the
pencil. if your bottom lip is thinner,
reverse the procedure, extending the line slightly below the
center of your lower lip.
My small eyes . How
can I make them look larger?
Avoid lining eyes
both on top and bottom, because this makes small eyes
appear even smaller. To make eyes appear
larger, try lining just the top lashes and leaving the bottom
lashes clean. Alternatively, you could also try lining just
the outer corners and keeping the inner corners of the eye clean.
Remember to keep dark or vibrant colors on the outer half of the
eyes to avoid attraction inward
Is make-up perishable?
Oh, yes. With time more
likely the formulation will change and bacteria may grow. Keep
your lipsticks in a fridge to prevent "sweating". Don't
leave make-up in hot places, like the car.
Here's a quick guide to the shelf life of already opened products:
Cleanser: 1 year
Foundation: 1 year (avoid sticking your fingers in the
container)
Lipstick: 1 to 2 years
Mascara: 3 to 4 months, especially if you wear contact
lenses or have sensitive eyes
Face Powder: 6 months
Eye Shadow: 2 years
Blush: 2 years
Lip Liner: 3 years or longer
Eye Liner: 6 months (since it is applied so close to the
eye)
Moisturizer: 1 year (try keeping it in the fridge for
longer life)
Eye Cream: 3 to 6 months (again, refrigerating helps)
When in doubt, check the odor, color and consistency of a product
you think might be too old to use. If it looks, smells, or feels
bad, throw it out!
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