Tips for Applying Cosmetics - Accent Your Best Feature

When you walk into a room, be noticed for yourself rather than for the cosmetics being used. Applying cosmetics correctly is an art that begins with determining skin type and coloring. Find the right cosmetic product to enhance your best features and provide quality care.

Three Easy Steps to a Flawless Complexion

Have you ever felt that no matter what cosmetics you use, your makeup looks flawed and faded by lunchtime? It needn't be thanks to a host of great products - a natural complexion is possible. The secret is applying and layering the right cosmetics.

1. Applying Cosmetics - the Importance of Toner and Concealer

• the anchor for cosmetics • makes the skin look smoother • prepares it for foundation • helps cosmetic products stay on longer • apply toner after cleansing • smooth all over the face • follow with concealer around the nose, on the eyelids, and underneath the eyes

Buy an oil-free product, with light-reflecting properties for a smooth finish; a pearlescent powder to lessen imperfections. Or one that contains many different shades to help reduce redness, uneven tone, and dark shadows.

2. Flatter with Foundation

• apply base with a brush or sponge • start by the nose and smooth outward • try applying small amounts to begin with - more can be added if necessary

There are products that claim to stay put for 16 hours without fading and contain oil-absorbers to keep the complexion fresh.

3. The Finish

• for a healthy, natural look, use blush • pick a shade to match skin tone and coloring • apply in circular motion on cheeks • to get a rosier look, choose a cream blush and blend with the fingers

Products can be found that feature several shades in one compact. These can be swirled together and applied all over or individually on cheekbones and brow bone for a gentle effect. How about the offer of two iridescent powders that can be used as eye shadow or all-over highlighter - with an attached applicator that is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.

Deal with spots, blemishes or smudges by applying dusting powder. This sets a creamy texture for hiding dark areas.

Tips for the Lips
Tip! These new understandings of how the skin functions reveal concerns about the possible long term effects due to the combination of chemicals used in cosmetics, often termed the 'chemical cocktail effect'. Several chemicals which are used in common, popular cosmetics are known irritants and carcinogens.

• always keep conditioner on even when not wearing color • if dry or flaky, gently clean with a soft toothbrush to remove excess skin • lips should be as smooth as possible for the application of lipstick • begin by applying a bit of lip balm or cream • let this absorb while applying remainder of the cosmetics • now the lips are conditioned and ready • use a brush for better control

Rule of thumb - if lip color is strong keep the rest of your face soft, and vice versa. Choose one feature for the focus.

Eyes

Applying a thin layer of foundation or primer on the eyelids will help correct imperfections. Take your hair color as a guide.

• blondes - creams and taupes • brunettes - mochas and chocolate browns • auburn or redhead - coppers, peaches, and reddish browns

or cool tones like pink and lavenders • gray hair - grays, soft purples, and blues

Technique - emphasize the crease line for depth

• begin with the lightest color • dust over the entire eyelid • apply lightly from lash line to just beyond the crease • glide up to the brow bone • applicator will naturally lift off face

Now dust a medium shade in the crease line (something with a bit more depth than what went on originally). Extend slightly beyond the crease, up toward the brow bone. This adds depth to the eyes.

When you are finished applying cosmetics there should be no visible line where applications begin or end. Now dust the entire area with loose powder to help set and blend.
Tip! The big worries in terms of colours in cosmetics and personal care products are lipstick, coloured lip balms, lip gloss and lip pencils, because anyone who uses these regularly ‘eats' a fair quantity over their life time, but these colours also appear in skin cream, foundation, mascara and so on too. (Remember also that these colours can also be in 'natural' cosmetics and skin care products.

Add mascara and brow pencil, as needed. Find a long-wearing that defines curls and lengthens lashes without smudging, clumping or flaking. There are products that are safe for those wearing contact lens.

Last Important Tip

Watch for outdated cosmetics and replace as needed. Enjoy your look and have fun experimenting.

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