Let's face it. Every woman wears make-up. Whether they opt for the natural look or the dramatized night look, most women don't leave the house without it. It's what we do. However, many women make a mistake of either wearing too much of it, or doing a sloppy job. Learn how to achieve the best look by following these simple steps.
Start With a Clean Slate
A common mistake women make is going to bed with their make-up on. It's bad enough impurities build up during the night, you need not worsen the oil build-up by falling asleep with foundation all over your face. Make sure to wash your face every night and morning. Clear skin is the key to beauty, according to the book, "Scavullo Women." Washing with a sensitive cleanser is best. Any product off the Clean and Clear line has always worked wonders at controlling shine, without completely stripping your face of all the oil. After you've washed your face, applying a moisturizer to keep your face mositurized during the day is the key to preventing skin damage. Selecting one containing SPF is even better.
Look For Discolorations to Even Out Skin Tone
Before applying your make-up, browse your face for any discolorations to even your skin tone. Apply concealer that matches your skin color most to under eye circles, over freckles or even pimples. Stay away from any heavy foundations, which contain oil and may clog pores. Next, apply a light layer of powder to further even your skin tone throughout your face, prepping it for some color.
Choosing Lip and Eye Colors
The final stages for make-up application is dressing up your eyes and lips. According to CoverGirl.com, to enhance your natural eye color, use a matte eye shadow. This will achieve a simple and sophisticated day look. Shimmers reflect light and brighten the eyes, making them pop; they are perfect for creating a night look. The correct color combination depends on the look you want to achieve. If you choose to go heavy on the eyes, go light on the lips and vice versa. For example, smoky gray eyes look best with a pale pink lip color, whereas a vibrant rouge pops against white eye shadow and a lash-lifting mascara. Tired eyes? Accenting the windows to the soul with black eye pencil on the upper and lower rims work wonders in enlivening them and concealing fatigue.
Make-up application is a fun part of a woman's daily routine, and doing it right will make her more confident wherever she's headed. Do it right by choosing colors to enhance your natural beauty without guilding the lilly.
Lianna Albrizio - Lianna Albrizio is a journalist from Bergen County, New Jersey. She is published in various community newspapers including the Northern ...
