The Secret
Of Applying Makeup For Natural And Healthy Looking
Skin
How Beauty Models Create That Natural
Look With Makeup
Every day, when they arrive for model
photo shoots, I see women wearing so much makeup it makes
you wonder if they have a mirror or need glasses. This is
not an attractive look.
Makeup is intended to create an
illusion of flawless skin, while subtly emphasizing your
best points. Think of applying makeup as an artist's task,
with the end objective being to look as though you are not
wearing makeup!
How To Go About Applying
Makeup
Before applying makeup, cleanse your
skin with a nondrying soap, such as glycerine. Follow up
with a toner, such as witch hazel to close the pores. Once a
week, use a mild exfoliant to lift off dead skin cells.
This practice makes an amazing
difference in the appearance of your skin, lending a
healthy, luminous glow.
When applying makeup, use a lighted
makeup mirror for best results. Choose one that simulates
daylight, florescent lighting and evening situations, such
as romantic restaurant lighting. Each situation requires
differing amounts of makeup to suit the ambient
light.
Apply a light skin cream, preferably
with an SPF of at least 15. If you'll be outside for hours,
use an SPF of 30. When you apply makeup or cream around the
eye area, it's best to use a product made specifically for
the delicate under-eye skin.
Apply gently, working from the outer
corner of your eye towards the bridge of your nose. This way
you're not stretching the skin. While you won't notice
damage for many years, you will end up with saggy skin under
the eyes later on.
Applying Makeup From The New Mineral
Cosmetics Line
The new mineral makeup lines are very
light, and can match your skin tone perfectly.
Ask a clerk in the department
store cosmetics counter to help
you. Applying makeup of this type is best done with a flared
and very soft brush.
The old style conventional foundations
are too heavy, especially if you're young. Over the years,
these foundations will dry your skin and result in enlarged
pores.
Now you're ready for mascara. However,
if you have naturally thick, dark lashes, you may not need
this beauty product. Any time you're applying makeup around
or near the eyes, as is the case with mascara, use care and
a light hand.
Try to match your natural shade
closely. Unless you have jet black brows and lashes, use a
brown-black shade for the most natural look. Apply very
lightly, separating lashes carefully. Clumps don't look
good.
Waterproof mascara won't smudge or
run. For brows, barely touch the brows. Just make a couple
of swipes for a natural look.
Never keep a mascara container for
more than three months as bacteria can grow and cause eye
infections. Always close the container tightly.
Applying makeup such as blushers
should be done especially lightly, for just a hint of
rosiness. Apply just at your natural cheekbones, then down a
bit and towards the temples. This one takes a bit of
practice.
We're almost done. Now for lipstick.
Always use a tester on your hand before buying. Lipstick is
notorious for changing color when applied. Two people will
come out with an entirely different shade – unless
you're identical twins.
Use a lip liner brush to outline
first, then fill in with the lipstick. Lip liner allows you
to make small corrections to your lip line if the bow of
your upper lip is not precisely even. Take care to not
overdo your correction. It won't look natural.
Applying makeup is an art. If your Mom
can't tell you're wearing makeup, it's a success! Now,
ready for your photos?
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