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 Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe
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