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Tips For Better Make Up

By Sheila Venancia

FOUNDATION
Don’t wear the same foundation with a summer tan as you would in the winter. Skin color changes with the seasons, so your foundation should change, too. For the most professional application, use your fingertips or a triangle sponge to apply foundation. Also try foam wedges—the smooth surface strokes on evenly, the tapered edge blends make-up into tough to reach spots like corners between the eye and nose.

Use foundation on your eyelids even if you never wear shadow. It evens out the lid’s tone and instantly brightens. Be sure to double-check your neck when applying foundation. To avoid a severe line where your makeup stops and your neck begins, start at the center of the face and blend outward, gradually applying with a lighter touch as you approach your neck and hairline. If you are using a liquid foundation, always shake the bottle vigorously before applying. Primers moisturize and even skin tone for a smoother makeup application.

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CONCEALER
Begin with the under-eye area. Using a brush or wand, lightly dab concealer along the darkest area under your eye in a crescent shape. Be sure to apply to the inner and outer corners of your eyes as well. Take the pad of your ring finger and lightly dab to blend. Do not pull or rub. This will irritate the delicate under-eye area and remove the makeup you’re trying to put on.

Next, apply a light foundation, focusing on the center of the face and blending outward toward the hairline. Look in the mirror and notice your skin tone. It should look even, yet natural. Lightly dab concealer on any red spots that remain. Blend with your ring finger.

BLUSH
Select a blush based on the color your skin turns when you pinch your cheeks. Apply your foundation and powder as usual. Smile—see the apples of your cheeks? That’s your target! Using your blush brush, apply in a circular motion to rounded cheeks. Blend up and outward toward temples until no hard lines are left.

Pro Tip: Add a little warmth with a light dusting of bronzer at the tops of cheekbones, where the sun would naturally hit your face.

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MASCARA
Never, ever pump the wand – this adds air to the mascara container, which will only make your mascara dry out faster. Use less mascara on lower lashes than on top lashes. Or skip the mascara on lower lashes for a more casual look. If your mascara smells funny or is more than six months old, it’s time to toss it.
After you’ve coated lashes with mascara, add just one more layer to the outer corners. The extra coat will make your lashes look especially long and make your eyes appear farther apart.

EYE SHADOW
Matching your eye shadow to your eye color sounds like a good idea, but it doesn’t work like you’d think. Eye color can get lost and muted when put next to a similar shade. Go for contrast instead.

Dark eyes look good in grays, blues, purples, and greens. Light eyes look good in brown, taupe, and bronze shades.

LIPSTICK
Find the reds, pinks, corals and other shades that match your skin tone.

When it comes to dressing up and going to town, nothing says “Party!” better than a glamorous red! Quiet pinks and sheer textures are ideal for warm weather; creamy dark wines and plums are ripe for winter.

Olive skin looks best in light browns with warm tones, or dark brownish-reds. Stay away from pinks or orange-reds!

Fair complexions fare well with shades that have a warm pink or peachy glow, or dramatic reds with a bluish tint.

Dark skin is flattered by deep reds with blue or purple tones, or deep reddish-browns. Avoid pinks or orange-reds!

“DON’T FORGET, BE YOURSELF”

Until next month!

“If you can’t say ‘I love my hair,’ you need a new hairstylist!”

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Sheila Venancia, International Hair Stylist and Image Consultant
(941) 822.2152

Copyright © 2012 REAL Magazine
Links to this article are encouraged

Photos Courtesy of Sheila Venancia, Credit: BScene Magazine/OnQue Magazine

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