Essential Make up tips
Fashion and make up are what can almost
instantly transform a plain woman into a beautiful one, or provide a
cover up to create a perfect complexion. The art of make up is not a
new practise. Ancient Egyptian women used to line their eyes with kohl
to make them stand out more, and in Ancient China, women would stain
their fingernails different colours according to their class. Nowadays
the art of make up ismore a science with complicated formulas being
developed to combat ageing, and to improve and revolutionise the
cosmetic industry.
Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow can either be
neutral, designed to enhance the eyes subtly, or can be a fun and bold
fashion statement. Generally the colour should begin lightly towards
the nose and get gradually darker, building up shades gently and evenly
towards the outer corner of the eye. To avoid smudging the colour, or
achieving the panda effect, lightly hold a tissue beneath your eye, to
catch the excess powder that comes off of the brush. In Summer keep
colours lighter and brighter such as shades of blue, purple and green.
Barry M, in particular offers some glitzy and dazzling shades. For
Winter, darker and more intense colours usually dominate the trend,
with greys and browns leading the way.
Foundation
The most
important thing when applying foundation is only to put a small amount
where it`s needed. Caking on foundation is obvious, and it should not
cover your whole face, just the problem areas. Foundation is probably
the most key make up item you can buy, covering a myriad of spots and
blemishes so it`s worth shopping around for a brand that suits you.
Brands such as Clinique, Chanel and Rimmel may be more expensive but can guarantee better quality in the long run.
Remember
to match the foundation to your skin tone to ensure that it blends well
with the rest of your skin. It`s worth buying two foundations, one for
Summer and one for Winter if your skin colour changes dramatically from
season to season.
Blusher
The
use of blusher can transform a look, with a few simple sweeps. Using a
blusher blush, dab the brush in the blusher, shake off the excess and
begin at the apple of your cheek, sweeping up along the lines of your
cheek bones. Don`t overdo the blusher because make up and improving
your complexion is all about subtlety.
Lipstick
Lipstick
tones should match your skin colour so shop around to find a shade that
suits you. Plum colours and darker shades are often more fashionable in
Winter whereas lighter pinks and reds dominate in Summer. Lip liners
help to stop colour spreading from the lip and define the colour of the
lipstick and the shape of the lips more strongly against the skin.
However, above all, remember that make up can only work with what`s beneath it. Whatever your dress sense and fashion code, whether http://www.bbclothing.co.uk/searchresults.php?brand=Stone+Island">Stone Island jackets, designer jeans,
prom dresses or baggy t-shirts it`s essential to remember that a
healthy and active lifestyle is more of an investment and more
important than any cosmetic product in ensuring a happy and beautiful
woman.
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